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Taihape Daily Times, Issue 220, 31 May 1917, Page 4

A farm containing over 352 acres, only a mile from the borough boundary, is advertised for sale.

By consigning direct to the London market, the Cheltenham Dairy Co. has been able to receive the best English prices for its butter The consignment which arrived in January netted 224 s6d per cwf. News of this astonishing high price almost took the directors’ breath away.

In an interview in Christchurch, Sir James Allen declared that the country would be astonished when it 1 saw what had been paid in taxation on excess profits. “There has been much talk about no conscription- wealth,” he said, “but the facts are quite contrary.” -

A recent “stragglers” muster of sheep at Fairlight Station, Southland, included several 8-tooth rams that had r never been shorn, and the wool qn them measured as long as 27in., without a break being discernible in it. These sheep provided a curiosity even to men who were continually dealing with the wool and mutton producers.

In opening the Dunedin Winter Show, the Hon. Mr'. Fraser referred to the shipping difficulties. He said satisfactory arrangements had been made with the Imperial Government regarding all frozen mutton and cheese which '.the Government hac} commandeered. No doubt the arrangement would restore confidence to the bankers and to the companies which had been making advances on stocks, and cause them to be more ready to make advances.

Organdi Muslin roll collars. Embroidered, prices 1/3, 1/6, 2/3 to 3/3. Organdi Muslin Vestettes, roll collars, nicely embroidered. Prices, 2/6, 2/9. Oollinso* and Giffprd, _

The mysterious disappearance of a 1 considerable number of cattle from the ( Eaetilii district is being investigated, says the Raetihi Call. Several individual losses are alarmingly heavy.

The next of the series of socials and euchre tournaments in connection v. ith the Taihape Fire Brigade will be held this evening. These social evenings have become very popular and enjoyable.

The Minister for Defence has received advice of the safe arrival at a port of call of the second portion of the 23rd Reinforcements, and the first portion of the 24th Reinforcements. The health of the troops is good in both cases.

Lady members of the Taihape Pres-

byterian Church are holding a cake and apron fair on next Wednesday afternoon and evening, to raise funds for paying off some of the debt on the hall. The fair will open in the afternoon to enable country residents in for the stock sale, to attend.

The Otaihape Meat and Produce Co., Ltd., is inviting tenders for grazing rights over about 60 acres at the Winiata Freezing Works. Full particulars may be obtained from Mr. A. - G. Cannons, the secretary, at the company’s office in Tui Street, Taihape. Tenders are to be in by Thursday, 7th June.

The prohibition against posting book packets and newspapers to the United States of America and dependent territories, except through newsagents and publishers, has again been imposed. Newspaper publishers and agents, who desire to send packets of newspapers to the United States will rquire a permit from the Chief of the General Staff, Defence Department, Wellington, unless they already hold such a permit. ,

A little known episode in the career of the ex-Czar was his period of service in the Russian army -..s a common soldier. He submitted to ail the restrictions placed on an ordinary private, saluting his officers and car lying his full equipment with the rest. On the regimental roll he figured as “Private Nicholas Romanoff, of the Orthodox faith, coming from Tsarskoe selo.”

The Imperial Supplies Department has paid out' in New Zealand on account of the Imperial Government for various lines of produce to May 26, £32,243,695, the biggest item being frozen meat £16,986,606; wool next, £10,746,715; cheese 1915-16 season, £917,748; 1916-17 season £2,470,900; sheepskins, hides, £llO,166; freezing companies’ slipe wool, £762,883; other business, £136,303.

A trite example of the manner in which soxpe people are helping to win the war was related to an Auckland “Star” reporter a few days ago by a business man. A clergyman called at his shop to purchase a dozen small screws. To the surprise of the salesman the request was made that the parcel he sent to the house. The screws cost approximately 9d. The rnessen'ger’s % tram fare to deliver the “load” cost 4d.

A football match is to be played on the Oval, Taihape, on Monday afternoon, between a team from Taumarunui and our local footballers. Considerable interest is being manifested in the match, and a good game is expected. The following team will represent 'fanin arunui: Backs, Eokcll, Armstrong, Wyatt, Clarke, B, Thomas, N. Thomas, Logan; forwards, H. Smith (wing), L. Smith, Winger, Aldridge, Solomon, Linlayson, Waretina, Wackrow. Emergencies: Dick, Holmes, and Pudney. The proceeds of the match arc to be devoted to the Bed Cross funds.

“Conscription has made New’ Zealand famous in America,” said Mr. Selwyn Joyce, an ex-resident of Lytelton, who has been connected with the literary staffs of various American newspapers for the past 15 years, and who is now on a visit to 'Wellington, “When ever I mentioned that I came from New Zealand the invariable exclamation was, ‘Oh, that is the place where they have conscription, andi where the Government runs the railroads.’ Conscription has been a huge advertisement for New Zealand. ’

A Maori soldier in the fighting line in France had his ear sliced off’, and as ho made his way to the rear for treatment he told a pal, who enquired; “Did you keep the ear?” and then consolingly, “They may be able to put it on again for you.” So the native went back to the scene of carnage, and, after much searching, found his oar —a little grubby perhaps, but still his ear. In the presence of a surgeon lie made known his hurt, and fumbling in hit knapsack, produced what he called “the piece.’ ’ “This isn’t your ear, map, said the surgeon, “It looks to me like a piece of chewing gum.” The brown warrior scratched his head mediately. “By gorry, ” he said at last, ( I thmk I been chewing the wrong pnac.

Crepe de Chine collars, sailor shape, in white 'shell pink. Prices, 1/11, 5/6. Pale blue Crepe de Chine collar, cape effect. Price 6/11. —Collinson aud Gifford.,.

Two partly furnished rooms are advertised to let.

Owing to a paper famine the daily newspapers in Sydney have decided to introduce the “no returns” system on July 1.

A practice for the bandsmen who are to take part in the Church parade on Sunday will be held in the bandroom to-night at 7.30.

The Royal Pantomime Company played “Bluebeard” to a crowded house in the Town Hall last night; the performance was highly appreciated.

A soldier on his final leave lost a top set of teeth from the Auckland express train on Monday night. The finder is

asked to wire to “Soldier,’ 5 To Aro Post Office, Wellington. A liberal reward will be given.