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Taihape Daily Times, Issue 220, 1 September 1917, Page 4

At Waitara, 850 yards of pork sausages were raffled for the benefit of the freezing works' candidate in the local baby competition.

At a poultry sale held in Hawke's Bay recently, over 900 birds Avere sold by auction, the average realised being 10s 6d per iead. Surely a record average for suc-h a large bunch of birds.

Mr Thomas Moss, a member of the National Efficiency Board informed an age reporter yesterday that he was still proceeding with the work of organisation, and would continue to do so until the services of the Board were no longer required.

Mr Massey says it is very difficult to' deal with the land operations of alien enemies naturalised as British subjects. It was, however, under the consideration of Cabinet now and they were endeavouring to meet the difficulty that had arisen.

A long keen dagger will be supplied to every American infantryman going to France. This weapon will be fitted into one of the fighting man's leggings when he goes into" action, so he will have something to fall back upon should his bayonet fail.

The Board of Trade is investigating the bacon business, with intent to discover whether there i s any reason for the .high prices now ruling. The farmers are receiving only about 6d per pound for pigs and bacon is selling retail at from is 3d to l s 6d a pound.

The Government is considering the question of altering the Teuton names given to some of our mountains and glaciers and scenic beauty spots. The Lands Department is to be asked to recommend names associated with British history instead of enemy countries.

A correspondent writes to the \7anganui Herald: In view of the great drain on our manhood at presen.., is interesing to note that in a couple .of weeks no fewer than 11 boys have been born at a couple of Wanganui nursing homes out of a total of 14 births reported.

There i s a probability (says the Dunedin Star's Parliamenary correspondent) that Parliament will adjourn for a week or more at the close of this week, to enable Ministers and Parliamentarians to engage in a Win-the-War Loan Campaign from end to end of the Dominion.

"England," says Mr Kipling, "went to war literally and coldly on" a point of conscience. She could not have done otherwise." This seemed the incredible act to the Germany, for as Mr Kipling says again: "If we are good shopkeepers, we have always been bad window dressers."

The home of Mr Alfred Day, engineer at Makarewa Freezing Works, Southland, was burgled during his absence on Saturday night and £4OO abstracted from a trunk in a bedroom, which had been prised open, apparently, with an axe. The bulk of the solen money represented the accumulated savings of the pays of two sons on active service, one of whom had been killed.

"Cadaver soap" taken from a German prisoner captured on the west front and said to have been made from soldiers' bodies, has been taken to Washington by Dr. George Fourchet, who will have it analysed. Dr. Fourchet wants to establish the truth or falsity of reports that the Germans are grinding up the bodies of their dead for the oils and fats they contain.

Dealing with smallpox in the Public Health report presented to Parliament recently, Dr Valentine says.— "The latest reports of vaccination inspectors show that not 1 per cent of the children born in the Dominion have been vaccinated, and though possibly a number ef children were vaccinated without notification, ye.t, undoubtedly, a very large percentage of children born' in the Dominion are not vaccinated."

The new clauses of the Finance Bill introduced by Governor's message in the House yesterday authorise public and private companies to invest in the War Loan and to borrow money. ; or raise uncalled capital for the purpose. Local authorities public bodies, incorporated societies, superannuation boards, and commissioners of sinking funds are also empowered to invest Any local authority possessing rating powers may levy a special rate not. exceeding Id in the £ on the capital value, as security for the loan to be invested in the War Loan. See the Coat and Costume Stocktaking Bargains, Saturday the last day—Collinson and Gifford

At a committee meeting ■of the Awarua Gun Club, last night, it was decided to invite the Hunterville Club to meet the Awarua Club, at Taihape, on next Thursday, if not convenient then on Thursday week.

Thus. Mr. Witty, apropos of the acquisition >of land" by aliens: —"If he is not fit to be sent to fight, he should not be fit to purchase land." This question is causing a considerable amount of irritation, and is described as a growing scandal*.

A cable to-day states that the Paramount Picture Headquarters in Sydney have been destroyed by fire, but this will in no way affect the circuit of films, as the very highest class pictures were stored in strongrooms elsewhere. The premises destroyed were very fine and had only just been newly erected.

In the discussion on the Finance Bill and the taxation proposals in the House on Thursday, Mr. Wilford opened the debate by referring to the Bill as being almost an epic in draughtsmanship. It was one of the most ingenious and carefully worked out devices he had ever seen for compelling investment in a War Loan.

"Now, Captain Wilson," said a certain brigadier-general, according to a story which is now current in London "suppose you found your company cut off from the rest of the battalion, hopelessly outnumbered, and surrounded on every side. What would you do?" "By Jove, sir, you are a pessimist?"' replied Captain Wilson.

It is stated in the House this week that the cigarette tax was worth £IOO,OOO a year. A member suggested that Government stamps be attached to each packet sold, and it be made a penal offensive for any cigarettes to. be sold without a penny stamp being cancelled by the Customs. Thus the Government would secure £hle full) amount of the tax, not about half.

Says the Palmerston Standard: A number of petty thefts have been reported lately, but for sheer audacity an incident that occurred last Wednesday night takes beating. Someone with an eye for prize poultry visited a dwelling in Princess stret, and not only commandeered a number of fowls of a' champion strain, but also removed the netting round the fowl-yard.

Women police have commenced their duties in Melbourne, They wear no distinctive uniform, but carry badges to show their authority. They patrol slum areas, where neglected children need assistance, and women will be looked after. Their duties also include patroling wharves and railway stations in order to advise women and children arriving by long-distance trains .or steamers.

An old resident of the Eketahuna district, of Swedish extraction, who died in his 90th year, could not talk a word of English, although he had lived in New Zealand for over 40 years (says the Wairarapa Age). His wife, who predeceased him by about five years, was also unable to master three words of the English language, and had the distinction, of never having ridden in a railway train.

In the latest German papers (June 9). lamentations over the paper shortage are lengthy and loud. The Lokal Anzieger and the Tageblatt say that conditions a«-e rapidly becoming "intolerable," and criticism of the Government's' "tryannical restrictions" is becoming more bitter from day to day. The Lokal Anzieger apologies to advertisers and readers for omitting from its morning issue of June 7 three entire pages from an edition which should normally have been six pages.

A Christchurch soldier now in France writes to his mother as follows (says the Sun): A few of us strolled into a French shop for a cup of coffee. The milk used was condensed, and the tin bore the following inscription, 'Lady Liverpool Fund.' How the tin of milk came to be there was, of course, - a mystery. I have never seen milk in any parcels which have been distributed to the boys of my company. One is led to the belief that the milk never passed through the hands, of anyone in the ranks. This is not the first time Lhave seen such things in this outfit.

"They will make you a colonel," interjected Dr. Thacker M.P., in the course of Mr W. A. Veitch's speech in the House of Represntatives. "For God's sake, don't make me a colonel" was the reply. "Make me a corporal, if you like, but not a colonel. (Laughter). There are very few decent people left who are not colonels" (Laughter). No man, he contended, but a real soldier prepared to fight for his country should be allowed to wear k-haki. (Hear, hear). They had far too many men who were not soldiers in khaki; and colonels here, colonels there, far too many colonels everywhere. (Hear, hear, and laughter). Saturday the last day of stocktaking bargains: Ladies' Hats, all ta be cleared at Is each. —Collinson and Glfford, Ltd.

Mr. B. W. Smith, member'for Waimarino, has receovered from his operation for appendicitis, and has resumed his seat in the House. A further casualty list was issued by the Defence on Thursday containing the names of 68 killed and 293 wounded. Among those killed was Hans C. Hansen, 4 Tauraugarere. L-Corpl. Peter- Jackon, of Ohutu, was wounded on August 16th, and Alf W. Helem, son of Mr P. D. Helem, Ohutu was also i wounded on August 12th Mr. W. A. Veitch was conplaining in Parliament that the Government, instead of making use of the services of members of the House, appointed various boards, Dr. Thacker interjected: "There are too many boards!" "I know there are,"' [said Mr. Veitch. "Too many outside boards, But, surely,, if they were to put the heads of members together (he added), the Government, could get good timber enough for any number of boards." (Hear,, hear, and laughter. "Good news for all," is the title of" a large notification appearing on page 6 of this issue from Messrs McLaughlan Bros. This old established firm of family grocers are offering prime table potatoes at 11/9 per sack, cash r v delivered anywhere in the borough. _•*! This low price offer is to be for 14 days only. It is certainly a chance topurchase thoroughly sound potatoes at the price they are being sold at on the farm, and prudent housewies should not overlook this fact. At that price Messrs. McLaughlan Bros, should need a rather extensive stock.