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Wairarapa Daily Times, 21 March 1925, Page 4

A te Awanmtu telegram says that the Dominion Executive of the Dairy Farmers’ Union, representing the Wairarapa, Alanawatu and Waikato districts, unanimously adopted the following resolution: “This executive congratulates the overseas delegates of the Dairy Control Board on the work done and the valuable report presentmi, and supports the policy defined by the Board.”

A recommendation was made by the Academic Committee to the Wairarapa High School Board yesterday that the Board apply to the Education Department for the establishment of a junior high school in Masterton. Mrs T. R. Barrer said that the Minister had promised that Masterton would be one of the first to have a junior high school, -but nothing more had been heard of it. Such a school would be a great benefit, as the pupils began to specialise earlier and to find their forte in life. The chairman (Dr. G. H. Scholefield) said that Dr. Uttley (Principal) at first had not been in favour of the proposal, but was now strongly in favour of if. Airs Barrer said that the junior high school would take away the fifth and sixth standards from the primary schools, and the pupils began their secondary education early thus being farther advanced on entering the high school. Mr A. Donald thought the system a line one, but there should be a separate school building. The primary school teachers would fight it. Air Jordan said that the teachers would be reclassified into the junior high school, and would have no reason to oppose it. The recommendation was adopted.

The demand fit* some sort of elementary equipment in commercial subjects, and the indifferent handwriting which is usually developed by the pupils of primary schools, arc responsible for several remits to be considered at the quarterly meeting of the Primary School Committees ’Association next week. A remit from To Kuiti urges “that as there is a continual and everincreasing demand for commercial education, non-compulsory commercial classes he included in the curriculum of district high schools.’’ The same committee recommends that the Education Board be urged to abolish print script in favour of writing in schools, while the Tirau Committee brings forward the following motion for consideration: “In view of the very poor writing now prevailing among the young generation the Committee respectfully suggests that the Primary School Committees’ Association should endeavour tfrJiave cursive writing included in the school syllabus.”

•Wlumi asked l>v a Standard reporter yesterday morning whether lie had any further information in respect to the Palmerston North railway deviation, Mr J. A. Nash, M.P., said that he had visited Wellington on Monday last and had interviewed the Minister in connection with the matter. The Minister had stated that the question of the route was in the hands of the Public Works Department, also the preparation of plans for the station and marshalling yards. As soon as these matters were complete the earth work would begin. The Minister further stated that he had provided the money, and that there would be no delay as far as he was concerned.

The recent controversy regarding shags and trout has created much interest locally, write the Stavcly correspondent of the Lett let on Times. A few years ago there were hundreds of tish both small and large to be seen in the streams and rivers. Then the shags put in an appearance and the tish disappeared —though some attribute this to the supposition that tish became too plentiful and out-grew their food supply. But locally the shag has few friends, it was noteworthy that a shag was shot at Bowater’s Stream crossing was found to contain eleven young trout, the longest being six and a-half inches. It is .stated that shags have repeatedly been seen poaching for trout In the streams'of the district. The writer also has seen evidence against the shag. When crossing a stream at a sheduled ford recently a shag with a tish quite as large as the one already referred to in its bill rose suddenly from beneath the water near the bank. On seeing the horseman the shag dropped the fish, which swam quickly downstream.

The ceremony of laying the foundation stone of the Williams’ Memorial church was carried out at Paihia, Bay of Islands, on Wednesday afternoon. There was a very good attendance of residents and visitors, the clergy being represented, by Bishop Averill, Archdeacon Hawkins, Canon P. T. Williams, Canon Keretene, and Be vs. W. .1. Biggott, R. Hadfield, and C. Natliam. Members of the Williams family present included Messrs. T. S. Williams (Gisborne), E. H. Williams (Hastings), W. T. Williams (To Auto), K. S. Williams, M.P. (Bay of Plenty), G. Williams (' Paihia), and Mr. A. R. Williams (Hawke Is Bay. These members of the family are grandsons of the late Archdeacon Henry Williams and Bishop William Williams. The stone, Nelson marble, bearing the following inscription was laid by the eldest member of the ’ family, Mr. T. S. (Sydney) Williams: “ To the Glory of God, the foundation stone of this memorial church was laid by Thomas Sydney Williams, March 17th 1925.”

A resident of the North Shore who has not long been in the Dominion says that he knew Norman Thorn, (the Crow-borough murderer) who has been sentenced to death for the murder of his fiancee, Miss Elsie Cameron, very well. They often worked together, and at night often had evenings of enjoyment togetTicr. Thorn, he says, was a most attractive personality, and had the idea that he was a favourite with the opposite sex. He was inclined to be changeable, and often used to have very religious urns. Then, after a time, he would go back to card playing and other enjoyments, which lie had renounced for a more serious life. Poultry farming appealed to Thorn, because lie was able to apply a good few of his fads to poultry breeding. No one who ever knew him would think of him committing the awful crime -for which lie had been condemned. He was kind hearted and always willing to help those who needed help. It was just like him to get tangled up with girls, and when once he had made the sillv mistake of courting two girls at the same time it would be hard for him to disentangle Jiimself. Thorti’s mind must have become completely unbalanced to have done what he did, and now, looking back on the many hnnpv times’ they had had together our informant can only think that if Thorn had not had so much time to brood over the troubles he had foolishly brought upon himself he would have remained a useful member of society. Thorn deserved no consideration —he knew better. — Auckland Star.

Cook waiiTed. Bicycle for sale. Capable help wanted. Lost sheep advertised for. House to let three miles from Masterton. Gum boots and goloshes in full supply at the W.F.C.A. X. R. Brown has a complete stock of all books used at the Masterton schools. The jury list will lie revised by Justices of the Peace at 10 a.m. on Friday, 3rd April. , Oddfellows’ Lodge officers and all members who play football will meet on Monday, March 23rd. Wairarapa High School Board invite tenders for the supply of groceries, meat, lish and milk for the hostel. Tenders are invited for the purchase of the business of Messrs. Kellett and Grill, Carterton, motor salesmen and engineers. The annual general meeting of the Opaki Football Club will be held at the Opaki racecourse at S p.m. on Tuesdav, 24th March. The X.Z. Railway Department insert an advt. on this page re timetable alterations onerating on and after 29th March, 1925. The Wairarapa Farmers have received a consignment of English smoked and cured fish including" haddocks, kippers, bloaters and cod lillets. The Rev. W. Beckett will conduct both services at Wesley Church tomorrow. The choir will render the anthem, “Abide With Me.'’ Church services will be resumed at Golwav tomorrow, when the Rev. W. Beckett will preach in the afternoon at 3 o’clock.

In our advertising columns there is an early notice regarding the anniversary services of Wesley Church. The Rev. Arthur Mitchell, of Feilding, who is a gifted singer and speaker, will conduct special musical services. On the Monday evening he will lecture on “The Original Fisk .Inbilees,” and sing several of the Jubilee songs. Yes, the nights are getting colder, a fact that must make you think of preparing for the winter. Let us help you solve the problem. Our wonderful range of blankets and eiderdowns are here, awaiting your inspection. Truly they are great value, too; no idle boast when we sav that. Ask to see our suner 'Merino blankets. You will be delighted, and so >wi 11 we be to show them.—W.F.C.A., The Shopping Centre.

The Commissioner of Taxes draws tin* attention of taxpayers to the notification anpearing in to-day’s issue that, returns of land must be furnished not later than Sth April. Forms of return may be obtained at any postal moneyorder office; they will not be sent to taxpayers from the offices of the Commissioner of Taxes unless written application is'made for them.

At the Public Hospital afternoon, the choir of the Methodist Church will give a programme of sacred music. Parties of Yugo-Slavs have living in the Dominion from fairly frequently of late, and the Ulimaroa, which reached Auckland on Wednesday evening from Sydney-., brought a further batch, numbering 31. The majority of this number were young men anxious to commence work in New Zealand. The vessel. a!s«g» brought seven Hindus.