LOCAL AND GENERAL

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 7, Issue 280, 21 August 1915, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Otago University Council' has accepted a tender for £13,(545 for the new block of buildings for the Medical School. An item of interest in a recent Gazette is the republication of the section of the Gaming Act relating to the control of raffles. Thirtv-threc Chinese arrived in New Zealand in July, 2(5 of their number landing at Wellington, and seven at Auckland. The departures totalled 17. Statistics published in the Gazette show that during last month 1,723 persons arrived in New Zealand, and 2,119 took their departure. The figures for July, 1914, were 2,354 and 2,(551 respectively.

An Orilor-in-Counc.il lias boon gazetted prohibiting the export of rock, shore, drift, or mangrove oysters, except with the consent of the Minister for Marino.

To-morrow nigur (Sunday), at the Thre e Stars, a very interesting drama entitled “Black Chancellor” (3000 ft) will bo shown, supported by other good films. Picture lovers should not miss the screening of an excellent programme.

On account of the original 7th Mountods being merged into the <>th Reinforcements in order to make up the complement of the draft required, a further quota of mounted men have been called up, and will go into camp with the units of the Bth Reinforcements on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of next week.

“It is a case of ‘everybody's doing it,’ ’’ said Inspector Hendrey in the Magistrate’s Court at Wellington, when a man was charged with stealing stores from the camp at Trentham. “The value of goods stolen each week from the camp amounts to a considerable sum, and steps are being taken to put a stop to the practice.”

A number of boys, whose ages ranged from six to twelve years, gave evidence in a case in the Wellington Magistrate’s Court. Bright eyes took in the surroundings, and chubby, healthy faces gave quite a tone to the proceedings. A fight was the cause of their presence in the Hall of Justice, and these exceptionally bright and intelligent little fellows all declared that the conflict was a fair one until a woman interfered. The onlookers agreed that it would be difficult to imagine that these boys could be guilty of falsehood.

Addressing a young man who pleaded guilty to the theft of butter from the Trcntham camp, Mr. D. G. A. Cooper, 8.M., said: "When a man was before me a few daj'S ago for a similar offence, I inflicted what. I considered a fairly light one, and isstiefl a warning to his mates that if this petty thieving was not stopped heavior\ penalties would be inflicted in future c&ses. The warning I gave has not had the desired effect, anil in this , instance ft month V imprisonment will be imposed. ,f ■ ,

A wedding of considerable interest to residents of Ohakunc takes place today, when Miss Mamie Dodds will/ be married to Lieutenant Christophers, now in training for active service, and late of the railway staff at Ohakune .1 unction.

j Exports of New Zealand products 1 during the week ended Tuesday Last j wore valued as folows: Butter I £5.97-1, cheese £39,(159, frozen lamb £84,010, frozen mutton £05,918, frozen beef, etc., £34.479, gold £516, grain and j pulse £2.829. hides and skins £41,631, kauri gum £24,683, flax and tow £2S.j 581, tallow £17,628, timber £4.044, wool £59,807. ‘‘Who started the fight?" asked Mr. j Cooper, !8.M., of a nine-year-old wit{ness in the Wellington Magistrate’s i ourt. “Well, this boy " (indicating the youthful member of society who was connected with the defence), rushed the other boy before he could get a smack at him,' ’ replied the witness. Relatives and friends of men on active service at the Dardanelles seem in doubt as to the right course to pursue in addresing letters. The name and rank should occupy the first line, the number the second, and the branch to which he is attached the third, while New Zealand Expeditionary Force” will be sufficient to Indicate destination. There is no need to add G.P.0., Wellington, for all* letters intended for the Egyptian mail go via Wellington.

Counsel was examining a native in a judgment summons case at the Masterton Magistrate’s Court, and the following dialogue took place: —Counsel: How long is it since you last worked? —Maori:’ That is more than I can tell you. —Counsel: Have you ever done any Work? —Maori: Just a little.—Counsel: How do you live?—Maori; Just the best way I can.—His Worship (surveying the Maori, who is very fat): It seems to be a very good way, anyhow!

A suggestion to employ a natural gas which exists in the neighbourhood of Inglewood (Taranaki) for fuel was made by a shareholder at the meeting of the Maketawa Dairy Company last week. He pointed out that, in view of the scarcity of wood for the factory and the likelihood of having to use coal, steps should be taken to inquire into the advisability of employing the gas. which was now going to waste. It was possible that gas could be2procurcd at less cost than wood. It was decided to inquire into the matter.

Th eeconomic position of affairs in London is revealed in private correspondence. Letters state . that “the price of bread has been 9d a 41b loaf, and is now Sd Rump steak has cost 2/ lb. However, most of the working class are earning more money than ever before, and practically everyone is in work—at least they can be if they choose. So even in the winter we did not hear of much poverty among the poor. It is the other classes who are suffering-—such high taxes and high prices and ?io rise in their incomes,”

A theatre which has been in exisencc over a century and a quarter was gutted and party destroyed by fire in the “small hours” of Saturday, June 12th. The building is known as Stafford Playhouse, and belongs to the Corporation of that town. The whole of the valuable scenery, properties, etc,, were destroyed, whilst eonsiderablable damage was done by tire and water to the auditorium. The company who were appearing at the theatre lost some portion of their effects. The origin of the outbreak is unknown.

At a meeting of the geological section of the Wellington Philosophical Society, Mr. G. Hogben mentioned that at Samoa, under the German Government, there had been one of the most valuable seisraological stations in the Pacific. He did not see why observations should not still be taken to keep some of the work going on; the last record from Samoa was received in April, 1914. Mr. Hogben moved that the Government be approached regarding the continuation of the observaitons and the forwarding of them to the secretary of the soismological committee of th Australian Association. The motion was carried, and it was decided to refer it to the council of the Philosophical Society.

The analyst sat in his sanctum alone,. \\ hen hi a staff had gone home for the night. And soliloquised thus, in. a critical tone, As he held a retort to the light, "Yes! Yes! I confess, ’tis compounded with skill. Its components are potent and pure; If thro ’ chill I fall ill, I most certainly will Take Woods’ Great. Peppermint Cure. 7 7 .Don’t wait until the "flu” has you firmly in its grip. Fight it at once, 'with. "A’AZOL”—the swift and mire remedy for Influenza. Always keep a bottle in the hoaise; 60' doses far 1/®. "Save the Camels” and wia a CESh Prize. Your grocer will tell yw how to eater tine "Desert Geld” Tea pstitism. Ask kim to-day?

The rooms of the Women's Working Club will be open every day next week from 2 p.m. to 5. p.m. The members will be working: hard in order to complete a case of goods to be forwarded at once to Cairo, and also with the making of

leather vests, the material for this work having arrived, it is desired by the committee that all knitted socks should be sent in at once in order that they may be despatched as soon as possible.

Readers are reminded that the pnnLic farewell to Taihape boys will be given at a social and dance in the Town Hall on Monday evening, commencing at s o'clock. There is no charge for admission; it is therefore expected that there will bo a record gathering. Invitations have been stmt

to the men that go into camp the next day, and Monday evening will be the last opportunity they will have of seeing their Taihape friends. Great preparations have been made by the Patriotic Committee.

The windows of Messrs. White and Son's shop have just been very effectively dressed with a display of the latest millinery and infants’ dresses. The former window contains many charming creations, and ladies desiring a neat and pretty hat should not fail to inspect. The selection of infants’ wear on view is an indication of t)\ class of goods inside, and in this d • partment mothers will find many pretty and useful articles for children’s wear. A visit to White and Son's will prove a profitable one.