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Taihape Daily Times, Issue 160, 21 July 1916, Page 4

A number of mechanics and engineers arrived at Wellington from Sydney by the Moeraki on their way to England where, they arc to take up munition work.

“The empty Pacific, was the term applied by one of the officers of a, vessel which reached Wellington last night from New York. During the entire run down we did not sight a single vessel, steam or sail, and all wo saw was a sea-bird.”

The Health Inspector’s report for June shows that during the month Taihape lias had nine cases of diptheria and one of scarlet fever. In th e Eangitikei County there has been eight cases of diptheria, one of phthisis, and one of infantile paralysis. Ohakuiie has had one case of typhoid fever.

The sale of general drapery at W. J. White & Sons is still booming and costumes and other ladies’ wear is being sold at lower prices than ever. Bargains are rife at every inch of their roomy counters. When there is a sale at the White’s shops it is u sale worth attending, for values are thrown about as though the goods oest next to nothing. The fact is, a clearance has to be mddc, and Messrs White & Hons are determined that it shall be absolute.

It was suggested at the Hospital Board meeting held at Taihape on Wednesday that provision should be made at Ohaknne for a cottage hospital. It was stated that a large proportion or cases for the Taihape Hospital came from Ohaknne. Dr Hkerman thought that a cottage hospital, as recommended was necessary, but just now the additions to the Taihape Hospital were more pressing When framing the estimates for next year the collage hospital at Ohakunc might well receive consideration.

His Worship the Mayor, Mr A. L. Arrowsmith, has received the following letter from the Right Hon. the Prime Minister: “I beg to thank you for your letter of the 14th iust. enclosing cheque for £4OO subscribed in the town and district of Taihape for the dependents of British and Colonial Sailors who lose their lives during the war. On behalf of the Government I have Much pleasure in accepting the , handsonic donation and shall he glad if you will kindly convey to the donors our grateful thanks for the gift. I am very pleased to hear that you hope to forward shortly a further sum of £IOO or more for the same cause. 1 am arranging for the, money to be remitted at once by cable to the High Commissioner, for distribution in accordance with the wishes of the donors.

A long black fur lost yesterday between the Station and Dr Boyd’s Hospital is advertised for. The finder will be rewarded on returning it to the Gretna Hotel.

At the Tui street Mart to-morrow Mr D. J. McLennan will sell a lot of very useful household appliances and furniture in addition to the usual poultry produce and fruit.

Recruiting lias been very good in Taihapc during the last month. The quota for the 19th Reinforcements is complete, and there are 12 names on lie register already for the 20th Reinforcements.

Taihape shareholders in New Zealand Home Builders, Ltd., are asked to'meet to-night, at seven o’clock, in the supper-room of the Town Hall, to receive a report from Mr R. J. Loughnan who attended an extraordinary general meeting of the Company in Auckland on Wednesday,, represnting Taihape interests.

At the meeting of the Taihape and District Patriotic Committee held last evening, the Secretary reported that he had forwarded £4OO to Wellington for th e Relief of Sailors’ Dependents Fund. There was a su mof £SO on hand for the Fund, and at least £99 to come in, so that the total would be upwards of £550.

The initial Annual Conference of delegates from the societies affiliated to the Federation of New Zealand Patriotic War Relief Societies will be held at Wellington on August 3rd, when amongst other matters the following recommendation from the Advisoi v Board will be received: “That the Conference consider the practicability of Patriotic Societies making advances but who were subsequently arrested as taking up land or commencing business. ’ ’

Some month or two ago Mr R. W. Smith, M.P., and the Mayor (Mr A. L. Arrowsmith) came in for a pretty considerable volume of chaff for courtesies they had extended to two men, who apparently were well accredited, who were subsequently arrested as Alien enemies, in New Zealand on a doubtful mission. The time has now arrived, however, when Messrs Smith and Arrowsmith can return the laugh with interest. The bona tides of the two arrested men. Shack and Komasko, have been enquired into, with the result that they have again been given their freedom. One of these men —Komasko —is petitioning our Parliament for compensation for being forcefully detained. It is hoped the incident will not deter Taihape’s two leading citizens from extending the usual courtesies due to well-meaning and friendly visitors.