LOCAL AND GENERAL

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 7, Issue 159, 10 March 1915, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Under the Licensing Amendment Act of 1014, it is now an offence for holders of licenses to supply intoxicating liquor to youths under 21 years of ag*e, whether for consumption off or on the premises. Under the principal Act liquor could be sol ! if for consumption off the premises. The oat crop at the Weraroa Experimental Farm is the best that has been harvested for a number of years. The wheaUerop is also a very satisfactory «ne. Though the dry season in the north has neccsarily affected the crops at the Euakura farm of instruction, the oat crop promises to furnish a fail yield of grain.

. At the Three Stars Theatre some exceedingly fine drama films were displayed last night, the outstanding one being “Love versus Duty,” which is a very realistic story and splendidly acted. An instructive and beautifully coloured scenic picture shows the vintages of Burgundy, The lengthly programme ends with a well-acted Keystone screamer. As this is the last night of the programme picture-lovers

Coaching Foreman Venn, of the incal railway staff, has returned from his annual holiday and resumed duty.

During the past eleven months the Waimate County Council (Canterbury) has paid £330 for small birds and their eggs, and £BB for poisoned grain. At the inquest at Foxton on the body of Mrs. Dixon, a verdict of death from exposure was returned. The funeral took place at Bunnythorpe this afternoon. Mr Gladstone Ward, third son of Sir Joseph Ward, has decided to go Home and offer the War Ofiicc his services at. the front. Mr. Ward will leave for England by the Ruahine next Thursday.

Dr McNab, a brother of Mr. R. MeNab, M.P., who was reported to have been shot while attending to the wounded at the front, has written to friends in London stating that he is a prisoner in Germany.

It was stated at the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows' conference ut Auckland that one member had received £1,137 6/8 in benefits. The unfortunate brother became totally blind as the result of a mining accident, and the payments have ben made continuously for over 30 years.

The Frenchman did not like the look of the barking dog barring his way. “It's all right," said his host; “don't you know' the proverb: ‘Barking dogs don’t bite?’ “Ah, yes," said the Frenchman, “I know z.e proverbe, you know ze provorbe, but ze dog—docs he know ae provorbe?''

Mr, Newman, M.P., has received a telegram from Mr Kerries, Minister for Railways, stating that he wull arrive at Huntcrville by the Main Trunk tain on Friday morning next, and will receive a deputation from the Hnnterville Tow'ii Board and attend to any other matter that may be brought before him.

In acknowledging the receipt of names sent by Mr. H. J. Murrell, in connection with the Belgian Relief Fund, the Belgian Consul at Wellington says: "In the name of the Belgian nation please convey to your subscribers my thanks and appreciation for their efforts ,in collecting such a fine sum. Belgium will never forget the asisstance she has received from all parts of the world and which has done so much to alleviate her distress.”

The committee of St. Patrick's Day Sports have arrangements well in hand for next Wednesday’s gathering. This morning Mr. W T . C. Gregory’s tender for the supply of blocks for the chopping and sawing events was accepted. W. Peek, the world’s champion underhand axeman, will be competing on Wednesday. The ladies’ committee which is undertaking the refreshment booth will meet in the Town Hall Super Room at 3.30 p.m. on Friday.

At a meeting of the Palmerston branch of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants on Monday the following resolution was passed:—"That the matter of grievances that have been dealt with by the Department through our Council fire not receiving due consideration by the Department. Grievances have been two years wthout being settled by the Department, notwithstanding the fact that ou. executive are persistently endeavouring to effect redress on behalf of our raembrs. ’ ’

All territorials in this district have received notice to attend the annual training camp, to be held on Mart on racecourse, commencing to-morrow, Taihape’s quota is 30 men, and Hihitahi and intervening district will supply 31, making a total of 61, who will leave by the 10 a.m. train to-morrow. Territorials are requested to each bring a knife, fork, spoon, plate and mug, in addition to the equipment mentioned on the parade cards. Lieut.Col. Hughes will be in charge of the camp, which wil last to the 23rd. Inst.

The demand for houses in Taihape has for some time past been much greater than the supply, and anything like a comfortable house is eagerly sought by good tenants'. The househunger should be appeased to some extent when an ambitious building programme, now about to be set in operation, is completed. The New Zealand Home Builders, Ltd., are arranging the erection of twelve houses for Mr. J. P. Aldridge and three other residences are also to be built by the same firm. Operations commence in about three weeks’ time.

The war appears to have stimulated the demand for band instruments. In ilustration of this w T c learn from The Bristol Piano Co., Ltd., that they have just supplied a set of Hawkes’ famous band instruments to the Hawera Municipal Band, and are sending other sets to the New Plymouth Citizens’ Band and the Third Auckland Mounted Rifles Band. A set has also been forwarded to the Trentham Camp for the use of the expeditionary force. Another order received by The Bristol hailed from the Gisborne District High School, which requisitioned for a Hawkes’ fife and drum band equipment. Altogether, as we say, business

Claims against the estate of the late Captain Batt are to be rendered to Messrs Arrowsmitb and Loughnan.

A reminder is given that the dressmaking class under the auspices of the Technical School will commence at 7.30 this evening.

Our readers are reminded that the ■great, spectacular pantomime, “Humpty Dumpty,” is on at the Town Hall tonight. Booking of seats is necessary if a seat of any kind is desired.

A false alarm of fire was sounded at 1.25 p.m. to-day. The cause is attributed to the electrical attachment on post from which the alarm was given, becoming loose and setting the alarm in operation.

The committee superintending the despatch of the sheep donated to the Belgians are bnsy to-day trucking the animals. Over 800 are being despatched from Taihape this afternoon. Several farmers, who promised stock, have forwarded cheques of art equal value. The Eaetihi committee sold that district’s contribution at a satisfactory figure. A list of Hie contributors will lie published in a few days.

On the bowling green yesterday, in a champion single match, P. W. Somerville defeated A. James by 17 points to Id. The Pa tea Club has f off cited to Taihape Club in the match arranged for the District Shield. Tlffe Hum Cup is still in the proud possession of the local Club and a Palmerston rink, which was due to play here to-morrow, has intimated its inability to get a team a wav.

Recently the Rangitikei County Council suggested that the rule of the Internal Affairs that the rules of the road should be clearly defined and made uniform by legislation. The Counci suggested that the rule for footpaths should be the same for roads, s® as to prevent confusion. The Council has ben notified by the Minister (Hon. H, D. Bell) that the would endeavour to provide legislation for the matter during the next session of Parliament.