Town Talk

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 77, Issue 25, 30 January 1934, Page 4

Town Talk

Incorrect Spelling. Many people, even in official positions, do not spell the name Ingestre correctly, preferring to label the street “Ingcster,” instead of “Ingestre’ Street. Cars Collide. About 10 o’clock yesterday morning two cars collided at the intersection of Carlton Avenue and Heads Road. The lighter car a ns •capsized, but three men who were occupants escaped injury. Both vehicles were driven away under their own power. Consistent Rain. Rain fell steadily in the city yesterday, slackening several times in such a manner as to give promise of the weather “clearing up,” but when night fell a drizzle had set in, making conditions out of doors still unpleasant. It is reported that similar conditions existed up the coast as far as New Plymouth, yet splendid sunshine was experienced at Auckland. An Indian Seer. Definite advice has been received by the secretary of the Wanganui Carnival Executive (Mr. C. S. Swan) that the Indian seer, Professor Mystcrio, has left India to be at “High Jinks Fair” in Wanganui next month. He has been specially engaged but his itinerary will not permit him remaining ip Wanganui for the full carnival period. Trani Service Interrupted. A high tension electric wire between the city and Gonvillc broke yesterday morning, and the tramway service was interrupted. Owing to the rain the task of effecting repairs was made difficult. Even with rubber gloves the breakdown staff found the work very tricky. Trams were held up from 8.6 a.m. until 8.16 a.m. and again from 8.50 a.m. to 9.17 a.m. Holidays in the Ranges. A Wanganui school teacher availed himself of an opportunity presented of purchasing a Public Works cottage at Mangahao. When the work of installing the big electrical scheme was completed in that region the department disposed of various cottages to people who saw in the offer an opportunity to establish for themselves a happy picnic rendezvous. Every year the same crowd meet at this locality in the ranges, and spend an enjoyable summer holiday (when the weather is kind). A tennis court has been laid down and a lake permits boating and swimming to be indulged in. When is a Man Intoxicated? “When is a man intoxicated?’’ asked Mr. W. J. Treadwell, of a witness in a motor vehicle case at the Wanganui Magistrate’s Court yesterday. “It appears now that when he has had one drink he is intoxicated,” witness answered. Mr. Treadwell; Never mind what appears to be; when do you think a man is intoxicated? Witness: In my view when a man had had half a dozen whiskies ho is getting pretty “full.” Mr. Treadwell: If a man had a couple of shandies at one o’clock he wouldn’t be intoxicated ut three, would he? Witness: Oh, no. The charge of intoxication failed. Bathing in the Nude. Late on Saturday night a suggestion camo suddenly into the camp oii officers and n.c.o.’s undergoing special instruction in the Youths’ Afforestation Camp at Kaitoke that it would be a good idea to walk to the coast for a bathe. The night was calm, still and warm, and the paity set out over the sandhills. Many thought that the breakers lay just over a couple of hills. They were strangely surprised to find that they had to walk very nearly three miles. Once on shore at a deserted part of the coast they lot a fire, and, within the circle of light, bathed in the nude. It was an enjoyable experience made happier by the fact that it arose from a spontaneous suggestion. “High Jinks” Committee. A very enthusiastic meeting of the “High Jinks” Committee was held last night, and was attended by the leaders of the respective games that are to be promoted on the racecourse during “Mr. High Jinks’ ” reign next month. The leaders were addressed by Mr. H. Keesing, chairman of the “High Jinks” Committee, and by the carnival chairman, Mr. F. K. Turnbull. Indications point to very thorough organisation prevailing in this most important carnival feature. Special efforts have been gone to to improve on the splendid lighting arrangements of last year. The racecourse grounds lend themselves to spectacular electrical display, and under Mr. H. Webb, the honorary electrical engineer, something of extraordinary brilliance is in. the making. The gear for a Punch and Judy show has been so-cured and advice has been received that it will come forward within the next few days. Two Defendants. It is not often that after a motor collision both parties find themselves defendants in a court action taken by the police. Such was the case yesterday, however, when a motor-truck driver was charged with driving in a manner that might be dangerous to the public and a motor cyclist with failing to give way to traffic approaching from the right. Owing to the fact that the case was adjourned until the afternoon two of the independent witnesses were not on hand when called, and Senior-Sergeant L. R. Capp, who appeared for the police, said that he was entitled, if it came to a case of necessity, to call both defendants as witnesses against each other. Mr. J. H. Salmon, S.M., said that he would prefer to hear independent evidence, as, naturally, the defendants would oppose each other. Mr. V. B. Willis, who appeared for one of the defendants, said that the action of the police in calling the defendants to testify against one another would place the defence at a serious disadvantage. A verbal message resulted in an independent witness appearing, and the case proceeded along normal lines.