LOCAL AND GENERAL

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 7, Issue 181, 7 April 1915, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

At the Hawkesbury College poultry teste, a White Leghorn laid 28S eggs in a year—a world's competition record.

A Press Association message states that Mr Felix Majuire. ex-M. P, f<.r Egmont, died at his residence. Mount Eden, Auckland, last night, aged 70.

Mr W. C. MacGregor, of Duncdin, lias accepted the position of Crown Solicitor in Wellngton, vice Mr. H. It, Ostler, who intends to practise in Audita nd.

The amount paid by the Government for meat purchased for the Imperial authorities during the period (nearly a month) ended on March 31st is £.lfiJ). 160.

Simon Whelan, against wnom a prohibition order is in force was this morning charged, before Mr. W. R. Haselden, S.M., with procuring liquor. He pleaded guilty and was fined £2. A fortnight was given in which to pvy the amount

Farmers of the Taihape distirct fire asked by advertisemnt to attend a

meeting in the Supper Koom at the Towu Hall next Wednesday (Sale Day), at 10.30 a.m., for the purpose of discussing the Californiaii Thistle question.

So far as New-Zealand is concerned the wrr has had comparatively little effect upon the grass-seed trade (says the Journal of Agriculture). The very high prices of our main seeds have been due almost entirely to the local unfavourable season. The most unusual feat are of the trade has been the very largo importation of perennial rye-grass seed, well over a thousand tons having been already landed and sown down.

To go about the streets on a Sunday with a bottle of whisky to satisfy the cravings of those suffering from unquenchable thirsts, at the profitable charge of a shilling a nip, is the practice of one or two meu whom the police have tried to capture on more than one occasion. One of these "lighthouses" was detected in the execution of his nefarious duties, and as a result he will appear at the Wellington Magistrate's Court. • '

This morning", at the Magistrate'? Court. T. E. Wilson claimed £lO 1/1 '.'rom James Miles, rates on a property ented by defendant and owned by plaintiff. Defendant appeared to defend the claim but had not given the reqnip.it.? notice of his intention to do so. Haintiff's solicitor pressed for judgment and his Worship then stated 'hat he had no option but to give judgment for plaintiff, but defendant could apply for a re-hearing if he thought f?t t- - . r.-,... .

i. everal ..hundred Maoris fiom J-ue.-nte parts of the Bay of Plenty have been engaged at several burial grounds around Wniniana pa, digging up the-re-mains of their friends who were interred there some years back (says the "Opotiki Mail''). A large number of the Maoris returned home through the Waimana settlement last week,., and it was a rather gruesome sight for Europ-

eans to see several of the old men with bundles of bones strapped on thei.' basks. The proceedings were carried out under Maori law, with two members of the police force present to see that there were no serious disputes as la ownership among relatives.

A martyr to Rheumatism, Gout. Sciatica or Lumbago is to be much pitied niid yet he can easily- be cured. His illness is due to excess uric acid In the blood, and this m:..it bo removed hefore a permanent care can be obtained. Many sufferer;-; flv at once to plrsteis and liniments because they obtain temporary relief—but they can get no real benefit until f:h« cause is removed. RHEUMO is the only successful remedy for uric, acid troubles, for it rids the system of the cause of the trouble. RHEUMO ha» cured thousands and it will cure you. Buy a bottle to-daj'. jOf all chemists and stores, 2/6 and 4/6!

For Influenza take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. Ntevter fails, 1/6, 2/6.

Yesterday,' George Brown, who was arrested at the railway station whilst drunk, was fined 10/-, In default 48 hours' imprisonment. At the Magistrate's Court this morning, "The Taihape Daily Times" claimed £G 16'/- from James Miles. P!aintiiT s were represented by Mr Ongley. Defendant's plea was that the amo int. had been paid in 191.1 but he could not say to whom. He did not have a receipt or any record of payment. Judgment was given for plaintiffs, with costs added.

At the Waugaaui College sports, held this week, a Taihape boy, Roy Joblin, made an excellent showing, and came within an ace of winnig the much-cov-eted Grand Aggregate Cup.. It appears that Roy is the best all-round athlete in the College, but there ia one that can sprint just a little faster than he can, and as the grand aggregate was as much his as any other boy's up to the last event, this event being a running one, he only managed to get second place, although it was a ding-dong go for the last 40 yards. -However, the Taihape representative upheld the honour of our town most creditably, and although the highest distinction was just missed he managed to carry away the greatest number of prizes. Hb sueesses include the winning of Dr. Christie's Challenge Cup for high ump Mrs. Elisor's Challenge Cup for long jump; and Mr. Bntley' Challenge Cup for putting the weight. In the open running events he was second to D'Arcy in the half-mile, 100 yards and 440 yards; he also came third in the 230 yards hurdle race, and in throwing the cricket ball. The diversity of his successes easily makes him the best all-round athlete in the College and Taihape residents will congratulate him and feel pride in his prowess and accomplishments. The prize-list u crowded outof this issue.