LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taihape Daily Times, 24 August 1918, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The report of the football and hockey matches played at Raetihi will be found on page 6 of to-day's issue.

Mr Fred Pjrani, who is at present with the press delegation in England was unanimously re-elected to the chairmanship of the Wanganui Education Board.,

The Bishop of Wellington is inviting the clergy of the Diocese to make special reference in their sermons on September 29th, to the approaching "Our Day." He points out that the work of the Red Cross is absolutely essential.

"Out of every £1 subscribed to the Red Cross, 19s M goes towards the help of the wounded soldier or sailor.'' That was what Mr J. A. Flesher told the Council of Churches at Christchurch on Tuesday evening. The odd fourpence, he explained, was taken by administrative expenses.

A Masterton woman was seen engaged in painting the front of her shop;

Dr. Fox, giving evidence at an inquest at Christchureh, stated that 50 per cent, more accidents were due to motoring than any other eause.

Quite a number of properties in the Wairarapa have been placed *under offer to tho Government for soldier settlements.

During the past few days an abundance of fish has reached Auckland from the Kaipara, some 1200 dozen mullet having been sold by auction at prices ranging from 5d to ls""per dozen.

A Masterton resident, while heatedly discussing the Voluntary scheme rcscrlliting, remarked that he would never volunteer of his own free will, but if volunteering were made compulsory ho would go willingly.

It is reported that there is a considerable slump in all classes of stock in the Waikato just now. A line of 400 good 4-tooth sheep was recently put into the saleyards at Hamilton with a reserve of 15s each and the only bid was one of 2s 6d each.

The Executive Office of the Munitions and Supplies Department, in another column, invites tenders for the supply of 300 loads of firewood for Trentham Military Camp. Tenders close in Wellington on or before Wednesday, 28th instant.

The body of Mr. A. J. Harding, firs* assistant at the Levin school, was found in the Levin domain this morning with a revolver by his side. Deceased left a note stating his intention of taking his life owing to fear of the consequences of insomnia. He was a popular teacher, and a prominent athlete.

The dinner parties at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle, at which the rationing rules are strictly observed, arc nowadays extremely brief affairs, seldom lasting more than 40 minutes. The King objects to smoking at the. dinner table when the Queen apd. other ladies are present, and it is .-the rule-for the smokers to retire to the smoking-room lighting-up. Half-past ten is the hour of departure for those invited to dine; '

The many friends of Mr. . Arthur Wilkes, of Tiriraukawa, will regreTtd learn that his aged mother, Mrs. Ann Wilkes, passed away at his residence this morning. The iate Mrs. Wilkes came to this district with her husband, who predeceased her some 20 years ago, from Prebbleton, Canterbury. The funeral is to leave Mr. Arthur Wilkes' residence, at Tiriraukawa, at 3 p.m. on Tuesday for the Tiriraukawa Cemetery.

You have perhaps heard a lot of talk of high values for dried milk and cheese. We are prepared to say that butter values will go up as well and butter is a necessity for everyone, dried milk and cheese are not, and never will be.' The war has made them of importance for a while. Even at present values, home separation, with proper rearing of'calves and pigs, will giyq.you equal reSulti, if -'riot' better, Our advice to you is'tc stick to home separation,, and you will be better off. We shall be pleased to get your cream which can be railed to us once or twice a week. Please write us for any further particulars which will have our prompt attention.—Maoriland Dairy Company, Ltd., Box ISS, Wanganui.

The Minister of 'Lands (the Hon. D. H. Guthrie) regrets exceedingly to find that the great bulk of the men desiring to go on. the land, including those with little or no experience, will not take adavntage, of the privileges offering to gain experience. Just recently his department made arrangements to establish a instructional farm on 1200 acres of most suitable land for the purpose, close to Christchurch, with an excellent man in charge. But the number of applications received _„was so very small that it was impossible to incur the heavy expenditure with the prospects of such small results. However, the Minister has not abandoned the idea, and trusts that he will yet be abl" to launch such a scheme.

Last night the Post and Telegraph Staff and a few friends held a social and dance in the Druids' Hall, to bid farewell to Mr. Murdoch, who has been Taihape since the death of Mr. Missen. During the evening Mr. Cunnold, on behalf of the staff, made a presentation to Mr. Murdoch, remarking that although Mr. Murdoch had only been a short time here, the staff could not let Eim go without some token to show their appreciation of his fine qualities, both as a postmaster and a friend. Mr. Murdoch replied, than:;, ing the staff, and stating that he had thoroughly enjoyed his stay in Taihape, and "could assure them that a!though the present given to him was very acceptable, yet he thougiht that he would not require that to recall his pleasant say in Taihape. He also introduced Mr Boland, the new postmaster, in a few well-chosen words, to which Mr. Boland-suitably replied.

The trial of J. C. Harrison, who was charged with alleged fraud in connection with "Anconia" sheep dip, was concluded in the Auckland Magistrate's Court on Thursday, the accused being committed for trial, bail being fixed at at one surety of £IOOO. The necessary surety was forthcoming.

Further reductions of hotel rents in Auckland, to meet the altered conditions arising from the six o'clock closing system, has been notified to the city authorities. The rent of the Caledonian Hotel has been lowered from £3B to £34 10s a week, and that of the Wynyard Arms Hotel from £l2O to £l6 a "week.

Offers of royalty for cutting mata! and maire firewood, situated half a mile from the Hihitahi railway station are advertised for by Mr. A. E. Lewis, Hihitahi. Firewood cutters may notice in this issue that the Government is advertising for 300 cords of firewood to be delivered at the Trentham. Camp.