GENERAL NEWS

Wanganui Chronicle, 22 January 1947, Page 4

GENERAL NEWS

Honey Prospects Not Bright. Honey pt eduction in the Wanganui district i s alieady a month lute, and the outcome of the season will depend largely on the weather experienced during the next three weeks. Even if th 0 weather is kind the return will not be outstanding because of the lateness of the season.

New Telephone Directory. A new issue of the Wanganui telephone directory will be reprinted jn the near future and should be available for distribution in April, said the chief postmaster, Mr. D. J. B. Walker, yesterday. AU subscribers are asked to check their listings in the present directory and to notify any desired ai terations as soon as possible. It is pointed out that new connections, or changes consequent on transfer or removals to new addresses, will have been already recorded. No further notice is required. Amendments to existing listings should be notified In writing not later than January 31. New Zealand’s Attractions.

After describing life in London today, Mrs. R. Astbuy, wife of the recently-appointed Commissioner ol the Salvation Army in New Zealand, speaking at a public welcome in the Congress Hall, on Saturday night, said that when they left England, many wanted to come on the boat with them, some because of the fishing and shooting, some because of the climate,' some because of relatives they had out here, some because they had heard New Zealand was ‘‘God’s owe country,” and others because of social security. Poona Looks To N.Z.

News or the formation of a society at Poona, India, to foster good relations between India and New Zealand has been received by the Mayor ot Christchurch, Mr. E. H. Andrews, ;n a letter addressed to the "Secretary, Government of the Canterbury Province, Christchurch,” and headed "A Thanksgiving Message.” The letter is written on notepaper carrying the letterhead "The New Zealand Society” and giving the information that the founder was professor D. V. Gokhale, M.A. The letter expresses admiration of the war effort of New Zealand generally and of Canterbury particularly and says the society will study the history, commerce, law, customs, and education of New Zealand. Any support from New Zealand would be appreciated, it says.