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Taihape Daily Times, Issue 220, 15 June 1917, Page 4

The next Taihape sale will be held on Juno 27th, and not the 20th.

A gale on Sunday night proved very expensive to the whole of the flaxmillers in Manawatu. The hemp in the paddocks was blown in all directions and that deposited on the dryingfences was twisted tightly in balls. It is estimated (says an exchange) that the damage will run into many hundreds of pounds.

“Hasn’t your mother got' rheumatism?” asked Captain Walker of an appellant before the Military Board in Wellington. “No,”' replied the appellant, “but she is not very strong.” “She is the first mother we have heard of who has not rheumatics,” remarked the captain. The appellant, a farm assistant, also- mentioned that his father was ‘an old man of 58,” Still it appeared be was able to indulge in splitting posts.

Smart Raincoats in latest styles, including the well-known Jambrene Ladies’ 29/6 to £6 19s 6d. Maids’ 25s to 355. Collinson and Gifford, Ltd.

"This man would make a good soldier in front of the Germans," said the Chairman of the Military Appeal Board regarding a “pig-sticker" employed at Frankton Junction,

In spite of the war, building operations arc proceeding apace in Masterton, and the demand for houses cannot be met. Building permits to the value of £35,891 were issued for the year ending March 31 last, as against permits to the value of 9510 for the year ending March 31, 1914.

A New Zealand officer writes from Havre: We were going to embark, and on the wharf a number of prisoners were marching back to their barracks. As they were passing, one of the Bodies said in the best of English “Kitchener couldn’t swim.” Opposite him was a ruddy-faced sergeant from (Wellington, who was noted for his pugilistic ability. He gave the Boche a true sample of a Wellington jawcracker, and down went the Hun like a log.

A notice in General Orders states that members of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force who have been discharged in England since August 4, 1914, and are ineligible for any further military service on account of wounds, sickness, or age, may be granted the Silver War Badge if the claims are approved by the Commandant, Ncw t Zealand Expeditionary Force, in the United Kingdom. These badges will be issued by the officer in Charge Records, Headquarters, New Zealand Expeditionary Force, London.

Judging by a paragraph in one of the English motoring journals, the cost of the now famous British Tanks runs into about £6OOO each. In view of the great work that these land monitors are accomplishing on the Western front, it would not be a bad idea for each of the Commonwealth States to have a “Tank” representative at the front. We have our “New Zealand,’ etc., aiding the British Navy, and this country could be represented in the Tank division at infinitesimal outlay as compared to our naval representation. Here is an opportunity for some of our wealthy patriotic citizens.

It seems as if New .Zealand has more than a passing interest in the Tanks, the engines of war which have played such an important part in recent fighting.- The draughtsman of the "tanks” was, at the outbreak of the war, a farmer in this. Dominion, whither he had come from the Old Country about two years previously. He wont to Gallipoli, where he was shot in the head. As his injury rendered him unfit for further active" service, he went

back to his old firm (the makers of a leading English motor car), and was employed in drawing details of the Tanks. Ho was engaged in this work for some time, the secret being so well kept that the Germans were astonished when the monsters made theiri appearance.

Patrons of Everybody’s Pictures will be glad to know that from to-night the Town Hall will bo warmed by the installation of a systematic and permanent heating apparatus. Those people going to the Town Hall can now do so

without fear of having to sit shivering with cold while viewing Everybody’s fine pictures. This new departure will no doubt meet with public approbation and appreciation as it will largely contribute to both comfort and enjoyment The management has gone to considerable expenditure in catering for the public’s entertainment, and with such weather as is now being experienced, the picture-lovers will not be slow to respond. This new departure may be relied upon to accomplish all the expenditure entailed sought as the whole system has had to pass the keen, trained eye of Mr. Burgos, the Borough Engineer. The military authorities in California recently carried out an interesting and valuable experiment in connetcion with aeroplane reconnoitring. So far no effort has been made to utilise the dual advantage of speedy road travel by adding a motor 'cycle to military aeroplane equipment. The test carried through a light-weight twin cylinder machine being securely attached by clips and stays at side of body near the avaitor, proved that the combination adds considerably to the value of the aeroplane for military work. One instance of the value of the little twin was demonstrated. The plane came down presumably short of petrol some distance from the hangar. The machine was unstrapped, mounted and the rider was off for a supply. He was back in a few minutes with the necessary fuel and in a few seconds the tank was replenished, the machine was re-strapped to its supports and the aeroplane was off

again on its travels

Ladies’ Umbrellas, short or long handles, 3/3, 4/11, 6/11, 7/6 to 18/6. Children’s Umbrellas 2/11 to 3/3. Collinson and Gifford. Ltd.

In relieving coughg and colds “NA ZOL” goes straight to the seat of the trouble. Penetrating, soothing, germkilling. Sixty doses only costs 1/6. 1

A lady’s gold ring, found in Taihape, is awaiting a claimant at this office.

One of the most exciting and realistic circus pictures, entitled “The Panther’s Revenge” will be screened at the Three Stars to-morrow night, and at. the matinee in the afternoon.

The social and euchre tournament at the Fire Brigade Hall last night was most successful and enjoyable. The euchre tournament resulted as follows: Ladies’ first prize, Mrs. Healey; booby prize, Miss Olsen. Gentlemen, first prize, Mr. Ainsworth; booby prize, Mr. Johnson.

Hot long ago a contemporary inform cd the world that a lo;al resident was repairing the roof of .Vs house when 1 u slipped and fell injuring himself on the back porch; to-day it says that soldiers assisted in removing children; injured in the recent London air raid, to a hospital writhing in pain and moaning piteously. That hospital must ( havc suffered terribly.