LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taihape Daily Times, 29 August 1918, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The parts of an average biplane to-tal-20,000 says the "Autocar." In the case of a seaplane there.are 44,500.

One hundred' American nurses at Camp Custer base hospital, who aregoing to France, are being taught to box. ••'

Tho grain statistics for last season show that Southland had the highest yield of wheat and oats per acre for the Dominion.

After the fight at "Ville-sur-Ancrc last month two Australians had been playing a piano in a cottage there for 20 minutes, when a cellar flap opened and a German sergeant-major surrendered with 10 men.' 5

Before the war the average monthly exports of beef by America to the countries of the Allies were less than 1.00,0,000 pounds. During the *£ast two years they have averaged about 22,000,000.

Some 350 pigeons, a portion of tnt? first batch, of 500 for service on the Western front, have been despatched from New Zealand. The birds are yearlings and specially selected with a view to training in new lofts.

The moving picture has acquired a sudden and enormous popularity in Jerusalem, particularly among the native population, according to letters, from soldiers there. It is impossible to accommodate the crowds tlrat try to attend the theatres. People 'almost fought to get into a big theatre when the film depicting the occupation of Beersheba was shown.

The following cablegram from Sir Joseph Ward, has been received by the Acting-Minister for Finance :-- "The Treasury has agreed to pay 75 per cent, of the value of all meat after three months ,in store, and to remove the .restriction on 80,000 tons measurement, or any other quantity." The above information willbe received with much not only by the owners of meat in store, but by the community generally; as it will considerably relieve the financial position, owing to the large, quantity of meat which has accumulated as the result of the shortage of shipping.

There was a good attendance at the Presbyterian Cake and Apron Fair and Jumble Sale yesterday afternoon, and satisfactory sales were effected. The Fair opened at 2 o'clock this afternoon and it will remain open till 10 this evening. A musical programme is an additional attraction to-night.

Mr. Bartosh has had the misfortune to lose, by death, a very valuable purebred cow* Tho animal was purchased from Mr. W. Booth, of Carterton for .115 guineas. The loss of such a beast is .» distinct loss to this district, and particularly so to Mr. Bartosh, who will have the sympathy of every stock-breeder hereabouts.

A new disease which recently appeared in Germany is attributed to the shortage of soap. So far tho German health authorities have been unable to find a remedy for the malady, which is called "Tricofita," and effects the skin and hair. The disease is caused by lack of soap and unsanitary conditions.

The New Zealand Dairy xVssociation has experienced a record season, having a total "turnover of £1,376,438. The butter-fat purchased for butter manufacture was 9,905,9041b5., and for cheese 756,6031b5. The manufacture during the year was 11,831,0751b5. of butter, 1,'959,8591b5. of cheese, and 3,550,44411b5. of milk-powder.

A Melbourne' linotype operator got a pleasant surprise on his return from the front. His former employers presented him with a cheque for £450, wages while he was away fighting. They also presented him with a further cheque to pay his expenses while visiting his relatives in New Zealand.

"Jewellery Satisfaction," is the caption of a new announcement from Mr Howcns, Taihape's well-known jeweller, ad perfect satisfaction is guaranteed to all purchasers at this popular jewellery store. Mr Ho wens is at present displaying a superb assortment of electro and silver ware, which will meet,the demands of the most fastisdious, " , ...

'•'■■'■' Says a healti The 'world at large has not yet begun to realise the supreme value of correct,, quiet, slow breathing for general* health. . Its practice regularly would —unquestionably prove a preventive of tubercular disease. Its judicious employment by those already affected would prove, a powerful remedial agent. It should be added, and with emphasis, that the habit of deep breathing makes one immune to the germs of various diseases.

A peculiar epidemic seems to have broken out amongst, draught horses on some of the farms in the King Country. On one farm inland from Te Kuiti, three fine horses died one after tho other, and others are still ill. At first the symptoms seemed to point to influenza, and treatment was given accordingly, but when experienced men were called in they seemed quite at a loss to understand the nature of the disease.

The old identities' ball, held in the Town Hall last night, was a distinct success, every section of the community being represented. The proceedings opened at 8.30 with the grant: march, about 'SO couples marching, His Worship the Mayor leading off, followed immediately by some of our oldest identities, and then the younger generation. Very few people appeared in "Hard-up" dress, but those present certainly deserve credit for their make-up. The music was supplied by Edlin's orchestra, and was a feature of the evening, From midnight onwards Miss Eileen Bray played the music, and Mr. J. Ormond played an extra. During the evening Miss Treadwell appeared on the stage costume and sang "Please give me a penny, sir?" the result being £1 8s 6d. Mr. S. Peyton sold a cake, the financial response being £4 17s. The ladies who supplied the supper are to be congratulated on its excellence. Messrs H Green and J, Ryan made efficient M's. C's. The organiser of the ball, Mrs. Batt, is to be warmly complimented on the success of the ball, which is a gratifying return for the many hours' labour of love she devoted to the function.