General News

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 87, Issue 205, 31 August 1943, Page 4

General News

Talk on Gardening. A talk will be given by Mr. P. J. Cox in the Children's Garden Circle Rooms, Bell Street, to-morrow night. His, subject will be “Daffodils and Seasonal Operations.” Late Trams. To meet the convenience o-f patrons of the patriotic function in the Opera House to-night, the last trams lor the suburbs will wait lor the conclusion 01 the performance. Paper Industry Survey. A joint United States, British and Canadian committee has been established to report on requirements, supplies. uses, production, and distribution in the pulp and paper industries of the three countries. Preparations for Victory. Work for the installation of coloured lights at the Caroline Bay Hall in preparation for victory celebrations had been approved, said a report on the activities of the Municipal Electricity Department presented to the Timaru Borough Council last week.

Bowling Centre Meeting. Presided over by Mr. W. J. Stone, the annual meeting of the Wanganui Bowling Centre was held J 'st night. It was reported that the lumber of clubs affiliated to the centre was the same as last year, 17, the total membership being 887, of whom 14 are in the armed forces. There are three life members. The finances are in a sound position, the year’s transactions showing a surplus of £6O. Veterans’ Day. It was reported at last night’s meeting of the Wanganui Bowling Centre that the Veterans’ Day tournament, after having been postponed for two weeks because of rain, was eventually played in wet weather. Entries were reduced to 40 players. The winners were Messrs. Holland, Richardson, Mclver, and Lauchland. Acknowledgment to Mr. A. Crawford for his interest and assistance was made at the meeting. Rotary Club. Visitors from many parts of the North Island were present at the weekly luncheon of the Wanganui Rotary Club held yesterday. Mr. M. L. Lampe, who visited the Auckland Rotary Club last week, said the club conveyed greetings to the Wanganui Club. Rotarians J. R. Foster and Mr. S. Till, formerly inspector of police in Wanganui, also wished to be remembered to friends in the city. The luncheon was presided over by Mr. B. R. Dobbs.

Cycling on Footpaths. “There have been several complaints about cyclists on footpaths in this locality,” said Sergeant F. J. Bonnington when a a young woman appeared in the Magistrate’s Court, Wanganui, yesterday, and admitted riding a cycle on the footpath in Alma Road. A fine or us. costs 10s, was Imposed by Mr. J. H. Salmon, S.M. A similar penalty was imposed on other ■ cyclists who were charged with the same offence, committed in various localities. Sixty Consecutive Frosts.

A former Hamilton resident now domiciled in Central Otago mentioned in a leter tft a friend here that the township of Alexandra and neighbouring settlements had experienced 60 consecutive frosts. The average for the 60 nights at the Alexandra station was 11 degrees, and the frosts had varied from 5 degrees to 22 degrees. The correspondent added that at the time of writing there was still a heavy coating of snow in the adjacent mountains, and only a north-westerly wind would remove it.

Cyclists Without Lights. A watch kept on suburban, streets at night by City Council inspectors resulted in four cyclists being prosecuted in the Magistrate's Court, Wanganui, yesterday, for riding unlighted cycles. A fine of 10s, with costs 10s, was imposed by Mr. J. H. Salmon, S.M.. in each case. One inspector said that a young woman, riding without a light in Somme Parade at 7.30 p.m. had said that her lamp was stolen a short time perviously. “She does not- appear in support of that,” ihe magistrate commented, imposing the usual fine. Trade Training. Gratification at an increase in enrolment in trade classes at the Wellington Technical College was expressed by the chairman of the College Board of Governors, Mr. W. Appleton, at a meeting of the board. There had been in the past overemphasis on white-collar work, which should be rectified, he said. New Zealand would need more workers for industries in the future. The director, Mr. R. G. Riding, reported that roll numbers in all sections, excepting that concerned with examinations, had increased. The trades section showed the greatest increase, the number being 1328, compared with 1086 last year.