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Taihape Daily Times, Issue 220, 20 July 1917, Page 4

A house, with all conveniences, on Kaka Road, is advertised *to let to a suitable tenant.

Mr. Geo. H. Brothers, of Mamin ui, wants a suitable single, woman to attend a stationery and fancy goods shop, and also to act as housekeeper.

At daybreak on Tuesday, when the Auckland to Wellington express w 7 as rushing into the Ohakunc station, a young man in a hurry stepped off backwards. He was throwm between the train and the platform, and dragged a distance of about a hundred yards. When the young man was pulled out ho was quite unperturbed, although badly gashed about, the head, and bleeding profusely. He produced a pocket electric torch, and set about to search for his hat.

Ladies’ Dark Winceyette Blouses, good patterns, smart styles. Usual Price 5/6. Sale Price 2/11. —Collinson and Gifford Ltd.

“I have known of men asking £4 a ( week to go and -work on a dairy farm, 77 said Mr. F. Mandar (Marsden) in the House.

A young sheep dog found on Mr. Studholme 7 s property at Hihitahi is advertised. The owner can regain possession by applying to the Manager on the Station.

A new type of tractor, combining made its appearance in Fiji. It has 22 pages, and is printed in three languages—English, Hindu, and Urdu. Its leading article notifies that it is devoted to “the Indian cause in Fiji. 77

'A nw type of tractor, combining power, speed, and ability to turn within

its own length has been developed by U.S.A., army engineers for hauling guns of medium calibre. It is believed the tractor will result in elmination of artillery horses almost entirely.

A Dutch paper states that in a named German paper of 7th October, 1916, two advertisers were offering high prices for dogs for slaughter purposes, It added that as much as 20 florins a head was being paid by German buyers for Dutch dogs.

“Looking generally over the conduct of the country for the past three years, it is nothing to be proud of from a Government point of view, 7 ’ exclaimed Mr. J. E. Evans at the meeting of the Council of the Wellington Central Chamber of Commerce recently.

At the meeting of the Wanganui Educative Board on Wednesday a motion of condolence with the relatives of the-late Mr. E. Batley, of Moawhango, was passed, the Chairman voicing the appreciation of the Board for the help he had always given in educational matters.

At the meeting of the Auckland Hospital and Charitable Aid Board recently, when the care of children’s teeth, it was stated by Dr. MacDonald Medical Inspector of Schools, that 30 per cent, of children attending primary schools, are suffering from the' dental decay.

In regard to the special appeal of the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand for £15,000 to add to the capital of the beneficiary fund a ‘tjelegram from Christchurch reports that Mr. W. H Rose, who has undertaken to raise the money, has collected over £10,400 to date in the southern portion of the South Island.

During the course of comments made in tha House by Mr C. A. Wilkinson, member for Egmont, on Dominion taxation, Sir Joseph Ward informed the House that there would be no export tax this year. Mr. Wilkinson, who had characterised the tax as unjust, replied that he was glad that the country had this assurance.

It is reported that three steamers building on the Islierwood system, of about 6SSS tons deadweight, and one steamer of about 8800 tons deadweight at present under construction by the Osaka Ironworks, Osaka (Japan), for delivery between August and March next, have been sold for slightly over £1,500,000 which works out at about £SO per ton deadweight. They are being built for the Nippon Ivisen Kaisha.

Says a Sydney paper: Prospects for Australian wheat and flour in the East are stated to be much brighter. Millers are making fair sales of flour and could do much more business were freight available. It is understood that the Manchurian crop is very poor, while the Japanese harvest is much below the average. It is anticipated by reputable judges that a considerable demand for breadstuffs is likely from the Eastern countries.

Authority has been given (states a district order) for the payment of a reward liot exceeding 20/ to any member of the New Zealand Police Force

for the apprehension of a (deserter from the Hew Zealand Expeditionary Force. The reward will also be paid to any member of the Hew Zealand Police Force for the apprehension of a desert-' er from concentration, if arrested on a warrant signed by a group commander. The rewrnrd is not payable where the deserter voluntarily gives himself up to the police authorities.

The arrival of the ferry steamer Mararoa at Lyttelton on Sunday morning was marked by a somewhat unusual incident says the Christchurch “Sun.” The disembarkation of passengers was proceeding, when suddenly the gangway was ordered clear for an extraspecial passenger or event. It appears that the wife of a member of one of Hew Zealand’s reinforcements had been to Wellington, to take leave of her husband. The adieux having been said, she returned by the Mararoa. During the voyage, a “little stranger” was ushered into the world. The addition to the passenger list was successfully tended by the stewardesses and kindly lady passengers.

Special Bargains! 6x4 Down Quilts, assorted colourings, usual price 39/6 to 42/6. Sale Price 29/6. 6x5 Wadded Quilts, Sale Price 16/6, 17/6, 19/6. —Collinson and Gifford, Ltd. : "

A couple of men believed to have a “record” in Palmerston made their appearance in Napier South on Satturday uight, when a manned lady was attacked in the street, and fainted.

All those people who are expecting parcels from the Palmerston North Commercial Travellers' Surprise Packet Crusade should call at Messrs. McLaughlin Bros, store, where the parcels are now awaiting delivery.

The match between the Taihape Ladles’ Hockey Club and the District High School was played on the oval yesterday. After a good game the former won by six to two. The teams were fairly evenly matched. Mr. Train held the whistle.

“The first glimpse” is the refrain of a new advertisement from Mr. T. Sherlaw, the up-to-date Taihape jeweller. In a few piquant sentences Mr. Sherlaw gives some convincing facts about jewellery that should prove interesting to most people.

The programme for the “Patriotic Shoot,” to be hold under the auspices of the Awarua Gun Cldb on Thursday next appear in to-day’s issue. There are two sweepstakes and one handicap. Nominations close with the secretary, Mr. A. M. Ryan, on the ground.

The special feature of Messrs. White and Sons’ sale at the present moment are winter coats for ladies’ wear. An advertisement appears in to-day’s issue of page seven gives particulars of the indispensable articles, as well as other articles suitable to the winter season.

Mr. Sykes, M.P., for Masterton, has given notice to ask the Minister of Defence ■whether he will consider the advisability of issuing medallions without charge to the mothers and wives of the soldiers serving abroard, similar to the medallion proposed to be issued by the Commonwealth Government.

Mr. J. Grant reported at the meeting of the Education Board on Wednesday on the. winter school for teachers, remarking that, “on the whole, the teachers did satisfactory work, but several had a considerable difficulty in following the lessons on account of their training in the standards being defective. ’ ’ One of the effects of the high prices asked for butter is that pastrycooks have been using margarine where formerly butter was employed. It is stated that tons of margarine have been used, with quite satisfactory results, and it is doubtful if there will be a reversion to butter until the price comes down considerably lower than has obtained for some time past.

Th« euchre tournament organised by the Fire Brigade was held last night, when there was a good attendance. The first prize in the ladies’ competition was won by Mrs. Hammil, the booby prize by Mrs Healey; in the gentlemen’s competition the first prize went to Mr. Hammil, and Mr. Kennedy secured the booby prize. In the aggregate, Mrs. Kennedy (36) was first in the ladies’ competition, and Mr. Pilcher (36) in the gentlemen’s class.

At the Education Board meeting on Wednesday Mr. Christie proudly announced that a grant of £I2OO had been received from Mr. Carnegie for the erection of a library building at >Ohakunc. Mr. Hemingway stated that Patea had not been so fortunate. Accompanying their application to Mr. Carnegie for a library- grant was. a photograph of the magnificent, brick town hall, with the information that Patea’s population was about 1000. The reply received was that a corner of the town hall could easily- be used for library purposes' And so pride bad a fall.

In the House of Representatives on Wednesday night, when the report of the Board of Trade was being considered, Mr. Poland contended that notwithstanding the investigations of the Board of Trade, prices of many commodities had gone up to an enormous and unwarranted extent, big wholesale merchants having made immense profits. The member mentioned instances where wives of soldiers were unable to live in decency and comfort, while merchants were piling up huge fortunes. Now that the Second Division was about to be called up, the problem has become acute, and something practical would have to be done. With this opinion the Minister and the House heartily concurred.