The Taihape Daily Times FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1915. LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 7, Issue 290, 17 September 1915, Page 4

The Taihape Daily Times

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1915. LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

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(With which it incorporated The T&ihape Post ua« Walmarino News.)

Nomnatlqns fojt the Quecnsliip of tha Ti Jhapa Carnival close with the Org&iaung Secretary (Mr J. A.. Walsa) this evening. A meeting of Miss Ford 's .supporters will be held at Mr. A. M. Ryan's office, Tui Street, to-morrow (Saturday, 18th), at 3 p.m., for the purpose of forming a Taihape Committee,

Mr. C. H. Pooite gave notice in the House to ask the Minister for Defence if it was a fact that the son of a wellknown German trader had been appointed to the military staff of this country, . .

The son of a Napier resident, writing to his father from London, where he is training with the'Royal Field Artillery, says: "There are 25 secondlieutenants in our lot, amongst them men from Patagonia, Vancouver, Bombay, Australia, Penang, India, Ottawa, New Zealand, and South Africa."'

In common with all other r.H\ious drafts, the Eighth Reinforce aeat s did not forget to procure a nascot, and while the troop train was waiting at one of the stations a canine sjK'iathiser was beckoned and «mcourased into a carriage. He was promptly ctmmandeered and named "Abdul Hamid."

There have been a number of instances lateliy (says the Post) of res--sels being delayed at Wellington owing to a shortage of labour on the waterfront. Several busy days have been experienced, and the supply of men is oceaßionally insufficient to cope with the work offering.

The great sweep-out sale at the New Drapery—Messrs. Collinson and Clifford, Ltd.—still continues, and the steady stream of bargain-buyers is Still well maintained. The whole of Mr. Darvill's stock has to be cleared within, the next few days and all thos-J who have not yet visited the sale should not miss the opportunity; j pleasant surprises are awaiting them.

Commissioner and Mrs Hodder, i "head of the Salvation Army in New Zealand, who arrive iiv Taihape, With members of his headquarters staff, by tine 3.10 p.m. train on Monday, is, we understand, to be accorded a semi- ' public reception. The Mayor (Mr 1 A. I-. ArmwFmitb.), ministers of some of the ciuul.es and others will be on the raiWay platform to welcome the visitors. \ •

Messrs. Bennett and Punch, sawmill<>rs, advertise in this issue for several men at good wages.

Mr. G. E. Little, clothier, has a special announcement in this issue regardin<T a more than ordinary fine lot of ready-to-wear suits that he has ust received, suitable for spring and summer wear. ■ Job purchase of novelties in Ladies' Neckwear, (id, 9d, V, to 3/3; Frilled Pillow Slips, 1/6 pair; Duchess Sets, 1/, 1/6; Tray Cloths, hemstitched borders. 1/ each. At Cillinson and Gifford's Ltd. Safe. See window display.

"Your King and country need yon —we don't," is said to be the formula of dismissal adopted by a large Canadian corporation which is getting rid of unmarried men fit for active service who do not enlist voluntarily, states the Toronto Globe.

An invitation has been sent to the Hon. W. F. Massey (Prime Minister) to lay the foundation-stone of the buildings for the Orona freezing works. Subject to the date suiting Mr. Massey's arrangements, the function will take place in about a fortnight's time.

At the Tui Street Mart to-morrow, Mr. D. J. McLennan will sell a splendid selection of modern furniture, a

large quantity of useful tools for carpenters and cabinetmakers; also fruit potatoes, onions, and other vegetables He will also sell three useful hacks.

Mr. Frank W. Herd man, who for the past eight years has managed the Hamilton branch of Messrs. Dalgety and Company, has been promoted to the management, of the Wanganui branch.

Under the will of Mr. St. John McLean Buckley, of Eedeastle, the Oamaru Hospital benefits to the extent of £I.OOO.

A Wellington gentleman has received a letter from an English relative giving information regarding the capture: of German submarines. It occurred while the writer was at Dundee, the following details being supplied: "On Tuesday we witnessed a great sight, the towing into this place (Dundee) of two German submarines captured by our destroyers. There was a great crowd and much enthusiasm, as you may well imagine. Last week another German submarine was driven ashore on Ailsa Craig, so that makes three of the beastly things done for within ten days.