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Taihape Daily Times, 29 November 1917, Page 4

Sheep stealing is reported to be rife in the Pohukura district (says the Stratford Post) and some settlers have lost numbers out of the flocks which are close to. the roads.

At the recent valuation of wool held at Waitara the very fine average of £3O 5s per bale for 27 bales was secured by Mr H. Western of Bell Block.

The weed known as utiwai (or bid-a-bid) has come to seed earlier this season in the North Wairarapa than usual, and will have a bad effect upon the wool clips.

TJireo Berlin newspapers, the Dent schc Tageszeitung, the Boersen Zei-'t-h'ijg, and the Frcisinnige Zeitung haAc suspended publication, owing to lack of paper.

Two Wright-Ranish billiard tables, with billiard and snooker baTTs accessories and fittings,'"are advertised for sale by Messrs R. Wilson and 00, Ltd., Taihape.

A now four-roomed pottage, with hot and cold water, and the usual convniences, is advertised for sale by Mr Hesketh, -who wishes to clear up his business affairs before leaving.

Dipthtoria is still prevalent in the Dannevirke district and has been so for a considerable time. Every effort is being continued to check the epidemic, but in spite of this fresh cases are still being reported.

There is an entirely now consignment of gramophone records being opened up at Swedlund’s MusTc Warehouse (late Cochran’s) near the Town Hall. These records should be sampled by all gramophone owners on the earliest possible opportunity.

Messrs W. J White and Sons have opened up a choice range in ladies’ costumes and children’s crepe dresses in various colours and shades. The price cards on these goods are an indication that the firm is not looking for war profits.

In connection with the Otaihape Club’s Day, on Saturday, a special sale of books at the uniform price of one shilling is elsewhere announced. The Club has for some time' been actively engaged in collecting books of all kinds, with the result that a most attractive display will be offered on Saturday.

A large cruiser which was launched at Danzig (Germany) recently, was named the Graf von Spec, the widow of the late Admiral, Countess von Spec, performing thc| naming mony. Von Spec, it will be remembered, went down with his fleet in the South Atlantic.

New shipments of summer fit -j fabrics have just arrived at Collinson and Gifford’s. Notwithstanding all the drawbacks of war and shipping this firm has succeeded in providing its Taihapc clients with a magnificent and comprehensive choice of the latest and most fashionable fabrics for ladies' summer wear. These goods are referred to on page 3. There arc few cases of officers of the rank of General winning the Victoria Cross. Brigadier-General Coffin R.E., has obtained the Cross at the age of 51 years—also an exceptional event. The General has had 35 years service. Under the old Army rules his promotion was tardy, but it is one of the advantages of a war like the present that the real soldier-men get their just reward. The increased charges imposed by the Railway Department (says the Dunedin Times) include an alteration in the minimum weight of coal to be carried from four to six tons. Previously, as stated, the minimum weight was four tons. The Green Island collerios Company states that this will mean a serious drawback to the country districts, so far as its coal is concerned. The increased charge by the Railway Department of 10 per cent, represents an increase of 2d per ton on the coal of this company within a radius of 12 miles from the mine. Shine your tan shoes with “TANGE”—the brilliant polish that won’t rub off. In tins

The Red Cross Shop on Saturday

will be in charge of the OfSlhape Club which has made arrangements for a large and most attractive stock. The Club is also running a penny collection, which it is understood will take a most novel and attractive fcim. The Club promises to pick up every penny in the town by means of a scheme which up till now has been kept very dark ; but which will be disiclosed on Saturday.