LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taihape Daily Times, 24 April 1918, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A first offending inebriate was fined 10s at the Taihape Magistrate’s Court this morning.

A blue-grey Persian kitten, lost near the Town Hall, is advertised for and a offered.

The Prime Minister states that legislation is being prepared to deal with any possible operation of the meat trust.

Dalgcty and Co., have declared an interim dividend of 4 per cent, together with a bonus of one shilling per share, payable on May 15.

Messrs. Whitehead and McCullough, of Mataroa, notify that they are prepared to do horsebreaking to saddle and to single and double harness, or to do clipping, all at reasonable prices

The Defence Minister says the suggestion to put hotels in New Zealafid out of bounds, and to close hotels' whilst troops are passing towms on route to their homes or abroad is being given consideration.

The Hon. D H. Guthrie, replying to a question as to whether the Government will prevent persons of enemy alien race acquiring freeholds, said that one War Legislation Act deals with the matter and (the Government is taking the necessary steps.

Mr. G. E. Little, outfitter, Taihape, has a seasonable notice in another column. With the advent of winter ,raincoats are an absolute necessity, and these coats can be bought/ cheaper now than will b 6 the case a few weeks hence. •

Assistance is urgently needed; by the Women’s Working Club in sewing up parcels. It is important that this work should be done at once to take advantage of the first outgoing mail. The shop will be open at 7.30 to-night and all desirous of assisting are requested to come.

The recent cold snap is a reminder that winter is now on us, and to keep warm and comfortable is a vital necessity. Mr. Spence has anticipated the wants of his numerous customers, having just opened up a Comprehensive assortment of ladies winter coats, particulars of which will be found in another columm

During the recent session of Parliament the Minister 'o of Defence was asked whether, in view of the escape of German prisoners of war from Motuihi, the Government intended to remove General Sir Alfred Robin from his position as Commandant of the New Zealand Forces. The Minister now, states that the Government does not intend to remove the Commandant.

It was suggested by one of the members of the Military Service B'oard at its sitting in Palmerston that a Soldiers (Wives Club, similar to that in Wellington, could, with advantage be established in all towns for the benefit of wives of soldiers on active service, more particularly in view of the fact that the Second Division is now being called up.’

Keeping right in the van of progress, Messrs Collinson and Gifford have just imported a very fine selection of Harris and Irish tweeds, serges, and gabardine dress materials. The variety is unlimited, and the colourings smart and effective, while the quality is quite up to the C. and G. standard. The prices have been fixed at a figure, which, in spite of wartime expenses, places the materials within the reach of all; Details will be found ip their advertisement on page 3.