LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXX, Issue 61, 16 June 1916, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Owing to an epidemic of diphtheria, the schools in New Plymouth will be closed next week.

Weather Forecast.—The indications are for northerly winds, moderate to strong, and with an easterly tendon } prevailing. The weather appears likely to be cloudy and overcast with scattered showers. The . barometer has a

falling tendency.—Pemberton, Wei lington.

A Dunedin Press Association telegram states: The general secretary of the Navy League, London, advises the Otago branch -as follows: “The executive committee tender their ptofouncl thanks for the noble aid given to the dependents of tho sailors lost in tho North Sea battle. A special committee, including Lord Beresford, will take charge of tho distribution of the money.”

At the Auckland A. and P. Association Show the points prizes lor butter and cheese are;—Butter—New Zealand Dairy Association (Pukekohe Factory). 93.05 [mints; prize, the Weddel Cup. Cheese. Elthani Cooperative Dairy Company, 93,3-4 points; prize, the Shield.

The case against H. Mowbray for affixing used stamps to a letter, adjourned from last Court day, was ie * called at the Magistrate’s Court today when Mr W. R. Haselden, S.M., hfter hearing further evidence convicted and-fined defendant £6 and costs 15s. The case arising out of the posting of the same letter against Mary Mowbray, wife of H. Mowbray, was dismissed.

Residents of this town will have the last opportunity of hearing Professor Wragge at the, Midhirst Hall,, at 8 this evening on “The war in , the light of the endless Universe,” splendidly pictured. All should try to avail themselves of this very last chance. Those who fail will little realise what they will lose.. This lecture is unique and is a revelation.

At the .Magistrate’s C.ojnrt this afternoon, Thomas Gillard and \\ illiam Rae (Mr A. H. Johnston, with him Mr Truby King) pleaded not guilty to a charge of, on May 26 at Douglas, damaging a bridle, the property of Curt Bredow and causing mischief'by throwing stones. After the evidence had. been heard, the .Magistrate dismissed the case. William R. Watspn and Frederick Needham (Mr Johnston) pleaded guilty to charges, rtf, at Douglas, on May 26, throwing stones, thereby damaging a motor car. The Magistrate imposed a line of 20s, defendant to pay the damage to the. car 20s, witnesses’ expenses 325, and Court costs 17s.

The whitebait season is, commencing early. The Waitara Mail heard of a half-pint catch on Tuesday morning.