LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taihape Daily Times, 13 April 1918, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The wet weather experienced in the Mastcrton district has occasioned heavy loss to growers of clover seed. One settler estimates his loss at about £IOOO. Whether the Government will prevent persons of enemy alien race acquiring freeholds in New Zealand? is a question given in the House by Dr. A. K. Newman.

A reward is offered Tor the.return of an opal brooch, lea between-, town.' and Ellis Road.

Mrs. C. G. Ttar.z, 13 Purnoll Street, Wanganul is wanting .a general for all house duties, or would consider a ladyhelp.

The annual general meeting of the Taihape Patriotic Society will be held in the Town Hall Supper Boom on Monday evening, April 22nd at 8 o'clock.

Messrs. B, Wilson and Co. have for sale as a going concern a popular luncheon and afternoon tea-rooms. Particulars on application to advertisers.

The Hon. Arthur Myers (Minister in Charge of Munitions and Supplies) in a statement to-day invites the attention of all coal consumers to the necessity of the keenest economy being observed in the use of ccal, as under present conditions it is only possible to maintain all activities by having regard to this important matter.

A chestnut gelding with white blaze down the face was lost from Mataroa last Sunday. It was seen with five other horses that boys, in trying to catch their own horse, were driving towards Mangaweka. The five horses have been found and it is believed the missing horse has taken a side road. The finder is asked to telephone 194 K Mataroa.

Devotees of the fragrant weed will learn with regret that as an outcome of the war the price of pipe tobacco has been advanced as from Monday, As far as consumers are concerned the tins or packages of tobacco formerly sold at 7d will now be Sd, and. the plugs formerly lOd will now be .Is while the tins hitherto retailed at 1/1 will now be 1/3. There is so far no increase announced in the price of cigarettes.

The Red 'Jersey Appeal is being assisted by the holding of a permanent "Paddy's Market" in Wellington. Commissioner Hcdder will be glad to acknowledge donations from farmers of anything in the way or produce they can spare. Fancy and useful articles are particularly welcome"' from anybody inclined to help the Army to help our "boys In the trenches. The railway carries everything free of charge.

"What is the intention of the Government in regard to the , General Manager of Railways?". was a question given notice of in the House by Mr R. Metehpr. ''"The engagement of the present occupants of the offico terminates about August of this year" he added, •' and it is to be hoped that Mr. Hiley will not be re-oppointed If a General Manager is necessary, will the Government appoint such officer from the officers of the service, many of whom are very capable men?" 1 ..

The. Salvation Army concert in .aid of the Raetihi. Relief Fund was a great success. Musical items were rendered by Mrs. Missen and Misses Iris and V. Missen, also by Masters Craig and Crawford. A vocal solo by Miss Irene Hamley was well received, as also were recitations by Miss M. Jones and Miss D. Menzies. A recital tion by Mr. Haybittle was undeniably encored. The S. A. Songster Brigade rendered no less than five items, which were highly appreciated. Five young people from Winiata gave a piece entitled Trade Songsters. The Army people specially thank Mrs. J. H. Johnson for lending her piano. A net sum of £l2 10s resulted for the Fund.