LOCAL AND GENERAL

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 7, Issue 269, 13 August 1915, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

: • A copy of : "The Young Soldier" has reached--this office from the local Corps of the'-Salvation' Army. It is; a wellprinted; profusely illustrated periodical, containing -exeeDent arid •• wholesome 'readiilg for : young people. Dr. T. H. Denniston, a Few Zealander, of the R.A.M.., died of typhoid fever at Malta, aged only 23 years. Dr. Denniston has another 'brother, with the New Zealand forces at Gallipoli. In all, there are nine Dehnistons, poli. In all, ther .are nine Dennistons, brothers and cousins, fighting at the front.

The Defence Minister, proposes to send some nurses with the transports in a few day's' time, not for the purpose of looking after then men who are going, but to relieve the nurses in Egypt, or to. return with, wounded soldiers to New Zealand. "We want to supply our own New Zealand nurses, and-not to bring Australian nurses back here,'' said the Minister.

Mr. F. Honnor has opened Tea and Supper Rooms, in combination with a fruit and confectionary business, in Station Street, next the King's Picture Theatre. With a good clean stock of goods, which he will sell at very rea* sonable rates, together with civility and the best of attention, Mr. Bonnor hopes to have a share of the public patronage.

■ The race for the sculling championship of New Zealand will take place on the Wanganui River on September 24, between Webb and Hannnn, both New Zealanders. Hannan, the challenger, has been working quietly on the Wairau Eiver, Marlborough, and he will go into camp on the Wanganui course at the end of the month. His companions will/ be his brother (Mr. Tom Hannan), Mr. B. Thompson (a successful Marlborough oarsman), and a Wanganui sculler.

Orders for the supply of fifty thousand sheepskin coats for winter clothing for the British Army will 1 shortly be placed in New Zealand through the New Zealand Government. The coats arc to be without sleeves, fastened down the front with clasps, and about as long as an ordinary tunic. About an inch and a half of Wool will be left on the skins for the New Zealand troops. Winter coats of sheepskin are being made by committees of women throughout the country, but these latter coats are made of skins without wool. The weight of the sample coats for the British troops is 2Jlb.

From the annual report of the Wellington Meat Export Co.: "Shareholders, would remember that at an extraordinary general meeting an increase of £l.oo,ool)"capital was authorised for extension of operations in the comdistrict, by way of supplementary works in the country. Delay in issue had occurred in consequence of de- i fects in title to the site. These were now removed by amendment of the Native Land Court, and the directors would shortly take steps to secure subscriptions.' Bottlers in the Rangitikej district had, already undertaken to apply for £35,000 the balance up to £75,000.. would be offered to present, shareholders; at. par-. «" - •.' ■■ 'v " " ;>'::...' -, ■<' r Notice?—'Another. •'Desert Gold" Tea. Competition is-being arranged. Many ; Cash Prtees. Keep on/saving : jtSe "Oam--0lS." c v \.i, .>*»*«! .%.#&?*& ,-: '-r

Messrs. J. S. Dickson, M.P., member for Parnell, and A. S. Malcolm, M.P. for Clutha, passed through Taihape by the express this morning on their way to Wellington.

Written applications, to be addressed to Mr. P. G. Smith, are invited for the position of Clerk to the Eaetihi Town Board, up till noon on 24th August, 1915. A notification giving particulars ajipears in another column of this issue.

A very quiet but pretty wedding wis celebrated yesterday at the Presbyteri ian Church,. Palmerston North, when Mr. A. J. B. Penberthy and Miss E. Grosson were united in holy matrimony. The serivce was conducted by the Rev. Doull. Miss A. Grosson (Taihape), sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid, and Mr. W. Penberthy officiated as best man. The young couple Iteft for Auckland by the express last night, and received a hearty reception from their friends as they passed through Taihape*.

I A lieutenant of the Woreesters, says the Times, has written to his mother at Croydeny—"A few days ago we buried Lieutenant . That night I dreamt I met him in the street in EngAmd, He looked happier than I had ever seen him. I said to him: 'You died this afternoon, and we have buried you but a few hours.' He replied: 'I am not dead; I am happy.' He was a brave and fine fellow. We ; had often talked together of spirits, j It is curious how soon he should have j come back to me. " ' j

That sulphur, of which there are large quantities in New Zealand, should have to be imported into the Dominion was a matter of surprise to some of the members of the Fruitgrowers' Conference. Reference was made by the President to the deposits at Rotorua and White Island, and one delegate stated that the owner of the works at the latter place intended to proceed to England with the view of forming a fresh company to re-estab-lish the works that had been destroyed by the volcanic eruption, at White Island.

Mr. J. Simpson, of the Mataroa Football Club, has furnished this office,, for, publication, the following:—After ■ a careful selection, the Mataroa football-; ers have decided that the following team shall represent Mataroa against the Pirates on Saturday, 14th August: Fullback, S. Sheath; threequarters, •J. McCullough, T. Donald, P. Casey; fiveeights, W. Shewan, B. Gibson; half, Mickey the Frog; forwards, T. Brady (wing), Bowler, Samson, Whisper Murphy, Bauahat, Brookie, M. Reardon, Ah Chee Kin. Emergencies: CoDier (2), Murphy, Simpson, Sinclair. As these players have been training for some considerable time, are in the pink of condition, and have never suffered defeat, lovers of the sport will be treated to a fine exhibition of New Zealand's national game.

A pleasant social evening was tendered to Mrs. A. J. Jorgensen last night by the Committee of the Women's Working Club, the function being held in the Fire Brigade Hall. The members of the Committee invited a number of friends and there were Just enough present to make a very enjoyable evening. Musical items were rendered during the evening, but the time was chiefly devoted to cards. Mrs. Jorgensen/was made the recipient of a sDver bridge scorer. Mrs. Shute, in a brief but appropriate speech, made the presentation. Mrs. Jorgensen suitably responded. Mr. Aldridge also made a few laudatory remarks, alluding to the popularity of their guest. The social concluded with a very dainty supper provided by the ladies.