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Taihape Daily Times, Issue 220, 6 October 1917, Page 4

Sir James Allen says there are to be no wet canteens in New Zealand.

It is stated that the total casualtes up to September 4 were as follows Dead, 8554; missing or prisonered Pfl; wounded, 21.832.

In the House on Thursday afternoon Sir James Allen reported that the New Zaland Division did not take part in any operations at the front during the month of September. , ;; . ;: :

Wreckage from the ill-fated Port Kembla is ( coming ashore near Farewell Spit. A case of shells for use in the vessel’s gun was among the debris on the beach.

It is notified in the Gazette that applications will not be considered for the exportation of limited quantities of taliow, other than mutton stock, and also margarine to the United States

Several dwelling houses, all in good order, are advertised for sale. Delivery to purchasers can be arranged. Any prospective buyer should apply to Smith’s Mill, Mataroa.

Owing to pressure on our space on account of very full cable messages of the recent big battle in France, we have been compelled to hold over letters to the editor and other matter.

The Minister of Defence announced in the House on Thursday night, that as the remainder of the 29th Reinforcements had their destination safely, there was was now only one New Zealand transport at sea carrying troops.

Mr C. Soumaras, confectioner, Station Street, offers a reward of two pounds ±'or information that leads to the conviction of the person or persons who put up on his premises German pictures and statements accusing him of being an enemy alien.

A house at Tokomaru a little distance tance from Palmerston North, occupied by a family named Russell, was destroyed by fire yesterday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Russell were absent from the house milking when the fire occurred. An infant, child, elven months of age, who had been left sleep in the house, perished in the flambs.

In some eases of usury in connection with dependents of soldiers, it is stated that £2O lent in cash, involves the repayment of 26 monthly instalments of £1 6s. This means something like 170 per cent, per annum. The Solicitor-General is now considering the case.

The adjourned inquest on the late John Morris, who died at Ohutu on October I, was held yesterday. After hearing several witnesses the inquest was further adjourned till October 10. to allow of the evidence of another witness being taken. Owing to pressure on our space the report of the inquest has been held over till Monday.

Sydney reports a strong demand for linseed oil on New Zealand account. White lead is? also wanted for New Zealand, but permission to ship to the Dominion lines already purchased, could not be obtained. There is a reported shortage of Portland cement in Australia, owing to the difficulty of obtaining sufficient locally made. A substantial advance in the imported article is reported by mail.

Ladies’ White Pique and Gabardine Hats, wide brims 10/6 to 75/6. Ladies Panama Hats large and small shapes, 7/11 to 39/6. —Collinson and Gifford, Ltd. '■