LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVIV, Issue 73, 2 March 1916, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

On the occasion of the annual picnic of the Presbyterian Sunday School at Xgaere Gardens- to-day, a large number of scholars, parents and teachers left for the picnic grounds by the 10 o'clock train. The footpaths in Broadway are now assuming a very creditable appearance, and as no opportunity is being lost as regards the weather the work of tar sealing should be completed within a short period. The laying of the second coat of tar and sand was commenced this morning, and the Borough Engineer (Mr T. D. Sullivan) expresses himself as eminently satisfied with the work so far. Rain was recorded on nine days at "Riversdale " Inglewood. during February, the heaviest fall being on the -Ith, when 1.20 inches was registered. Rain fell on other days as follows: 3rd, .55m; sth, .38; 9th, .38; 25th, .01; 26th, .06; 27th, .20; 23th, .07; 29th, .01. Total, 2.95 in. An Eltham resilient with a large family has discovered a method of; keeping down the cost of living at least so far as the butcher's bill is concerned. The Argus reports that he goes eeling and says he can catch| any number of them in any of the creeks or streams around the town.i He adds that eels, if properly cooked,' make a most delicious article of diet and far exceed the trout for delicacy 0 f flavor—and they cost nothing. A prominent member of the Salvption Army from Wellington, who lias spent many years in India, where he received medical training, has some, interesting things to say in connection with infantile paralysis (states the Thames Star). The Salvationist,| who lias been paying a Hying visit to the Thames, says that the disease is ( a form of sunstroke, and is not un- | I common in India. He advises people to keep their children out of the sun,l and expressed surprise when he told that, now that the schools are closed in the afternoon, the children ( are allowed by their parents to run wild about the streets. The Rev. J. S. Campbell, who recently resigned his position as Congregational minister at OnehungaJ Church, explained the circumstances to a crowded public meeting on Sunday (reports the Press Association).! He stated that slander and malicious gossip had been at work, and his hon-j or had been impugned. His present ( painful position arose because of his, refusal to marry anyone save the j lady of his own choice. He had been on friendly terms with a lady member of his congregation, but their intercourse had "ever got so far as an en- ( gagcnient, for he had realised that a marriage between them would be unsuitable, although he had always had the greatest respect for the lady and her family: He had been foolish only in allowing his acquaintance with the lady to proceed so far that he had written certain letters which the lulv's I'amilv had made public. It was obvious he had acted foolishly in writing at all. although there was nothing wrong in the letters. J he hulv herself made no charge against him; but the lying tongue of the scandalmonger had put stones in circulation until he was compelled to make a public explanation. He intended to remain in Onehunga and fi K ht these lies. He would continue to preach as a missionary, and il nerd ! )e would work as a tradesman to support himself. A lady present stood up ~„d denounced the persons who UaU ouoled her name with that of be minister, who was loudly applauded at the conclusion of his remarks. j j

A pathetic story concerning infantile paralysis come.-, from Auckland. It says that a young lady resident sickened two <lays pnor to her wedding d».v. :>nd .lied of infantile paralysis , "bout the hour arranged for the ceremony. A lad named Charles Kawcett. whi! 0 '•ranking a mot,,,- caj . t ], G , n]wr afte] ._ »oon had the misfortune to break his '•"'"'. Fawcett had made one ,„• two unsuccessful attempts to start the c » r , "hen the engine hack fired and the cranking handle caught him on the arm. At the sitting of the Stratford -Magistrate's Court to-morrow the cases to be heard comprise ten civil, four judgment summons, an informa--1,0,1 f or riding a bicycle on the footpath, an information for driving a motor car in a reckless manner, three informations against persons for keepnig unregistered dogs, and one infor-i | uiation against a person for allowing a horse to wander. i ' The Salvation Army Harvest Festival is to be held on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday (19th, 20th ' and 21st | mst.) The work of the Army is now well known and fully appreciated, and Adjutant Cook confidently solicits the practical interest of friends to make tiie festival the success it deserves. As the services will partake of a thanksgiving character, the display of (lowers and fruits of the earth, donations of money, or gifts in kind i «d] he received, and may bo handed to any Salvationist. The proceeds will be devoted to both the local ana general work of the Army. It is understood that some gifts of stock have j been promised, and there should be a j good sale. In connection with the I festival, the Methodst Church choir wili give a programme on Monday > night, 20th inst. A children's fancy dress dance will . be held in the Town Hall to-morrow I evening, under the auspices of the Plunket Nurse Society. The children will have the hall from 6.30 until 9 o'clock, and adults from 9 till midj night. A very large number of tickets j have been disposed of, and from prej sent appearances the dance should be a great success. The proceeds are !in aid of the Plunket Nurse Fund. I The Society is entertaining the memj bers of the 11 th Reinforcements, who Igo into camp on Monday, at the dame, and it is hoped that if any [member has not received an invita- ' tion he will be present at the func- ' tion. Mr G. W. Mills, of the British ' Piano Co., has kindly lept a piano for i the evening, and the Egmont Club Orchestra will assist with the music , for the dancing. As the Town Hall ' has a good floor, dancers can be assured of a good even nig 1 s enjoyment, and the Society hojies that the public will attend in their hundreds and so help tiie fund. . Tiie auxiliary cutter Enterprise, under the command of Captain Catling, lett Dunediu on Tuesday afternoon for the Auckland Islands, via Bluff, the objective being the recovery of the gold lost on the General Grant, wrecked in 1866. The vessel has undergone 1 a complete overhaul, and is excellently equipped for arduous work' ahead. The .captain is fully prepared for all emergencies, being provided with modern diving gear, submarine lights, and an oil launch. A number of shareholders in the Catling Fishing and Prospecting Company paid a visit one evening recently to the little Enterprise, lying alongside the Kitchener Wharf at Dunedin. to witness a test of the new diving dress to be used by Captain Catling during his expedition to the Auckland Islands, to make an attempt to salvage the treasure from the ill-fated ship General Grant, wrecked there on May 14th, 1866. The hour was badly chosen, as darkness had set in before the apparatus could be adjusted, but the captain went over the ship's side, and remained below water for about twenty minutes. The test was considered most satisfactory in every detail. Captain Catling has already explored and photographed the whole of the coastline of tiie Auckland Islands, having spent some three months there in the very roughest weather.. when the seas ran mountains high, and cruising along the rock-bound shore was dangerous and difficult work. The tiny" craft (only some nine tons register) was then supplied with only a 6-h.p. engine. She has now been fitted with a new 14-h.p. oil-engine which, on her trial run gave perfect satisfaction. In addition to the diving dress an electric light has been provided' tor use under water. Captain Catling is very sanguine that with ordinary luck, and given a few days when he reaches the cave in which he feels certain the Genera Grant lies, that be will be able to salvage the treasure, which is known t 0 ~„„ into the value of many thousands of pounds, and in about three Piths' tinie.he confidently ant*oates being back in Dunedin to ieX the congratulations of his fello* shareholders.

A man and a woman wore arrested at Christ church and Timarn respectively, the woman being charged with bigamy and the man with -making a false declaration.

"Weather Forecast.—The indications are for northerly moderate to strong winds and backing by west to south. Expect warm and sultry weather. Tbo weather appears likely to be cloudy and unsettled with rain following. The barometer has a falling tendency. —Bates, Wellington.

The bazaar held in the Parish Hal! on Tuesday afternoon and evening was a great success financially The individual stalls were well stocked and especially so were the vegetable and fancy stalls. Mrs Abraham, who conducted the sweets stall, received a very generous gift of packets of Tobler chocolate from Nestle's Milk Coy, and the gift, to no uncertain degree. helped to make the bazaar the success it was. During the evening a musical programme was gone through and the following contributed items: Mrs E. C. Robinson, song; Miss Middleton, piano solo; Mrs Williams and Miss Williams, piano duet.

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