LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taihape Daily Times, 25 September 1918, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Wellington Copper Trail made 'W advance of 13 miles last week. It has reached Taihape, 1 161 miles away.

The Berlin Lokalanzeiger states that since 1914 Germany has ■ awarded 80,000 Iron Crosses' of the First Class and "hundreds of thousands*' of the Second Class.

■General Richardson has reported to the Minister of Defence from London that the sick rate among'the troops of the 40th Reinforcements is still diminishing, and that no further Influenza fatalities are expected.

During the sitting of the Second Military Appeal Board at Waihi it was stated in evidence that the Waihi G.M. Co., was producing some 5000 oz. of fine gold per month The production of fine gold was stated to be of considerable importance to the Imperial authorities

Messsrs Gardner and Co., have just opened a splendid assortment of Ladies’ Panama hats—the ideal hat for the summer. A variety of dainty coloured bands are also stocked to go with these hats the effect being refined and stylish. Our readers are referred to the firm’s advertisement on page one.

A returned soldier named Archibald Kitto, married, was killed, and his mate Tom Borthwick a married man with six children, was seriously injured in an explosion in the Okahu tunnel on Monday. Kitto, who had been twice wounded at the war, was shockingly mutilated in the left arm, leg and face and had one eye blown clean out, aiid was rendered totally blind. He died in the Taumarunui Hospital.

“As a Presbyterian minister,” writes the Rev. Isaac Jolly, M.A., in his foreword to the„ annual report of the Auckland Presbyterian Social Service Association. “I have often felt ashamed as I thought that Christian social service work was left chiefly to the Roman Catholic Church’ and the Salvation Army. Now, the work of the P.S.S.A, this reproach is being lifted from our church Work of this kind should make its appeal to everyone who is concerned about the future of our country and the advancement of the Kingdom of Cod.”

A fountain pen with, two pencils in a small leather case, lost in Taihape last night, ar<T advertised for.

Messrs. Collinson and Gifford have new advertisements in this issue giving particulars of direct importations of dainty blouses and neckwear.

The institution of five days a week is spreading in Auckland. Quite a number of other factories have followed the lead of the initiators of the innovation. J

Heavy snow fell in Mastertoh and surrounding districts on Wednesday last and snowballing was indulged in by the Masterton residents. This experinece is unique in the history of Wairarapa.

The Hon. F. Guthrie has received cable advice that the Imperial Government has decided to purchase New Zealand butter and cheese during the present season, but has not particulars about the terms of the purchase.

Influenza of a mild form is prevalent at Trentham Camp. There were 388 cases in hospital to-day. Many are suffering from colds, but the authorites are putting all cases in hospital, so as to guard against possible complications. There are no serious cases.

Neglect to cope w T ith the rabbit pest is viewed seriously by Mr P. K. Hunt S.M., at Auckland. In fining Hcnare Kaihau £5, at 'Waiuku last week, for failing to obey the rabbit inspector's instructions, the magistrate said that if defendant did not comply with the instructions within a month he would fine him £IOO.

Economy in war time is an absolute necessity, and the truth of the old adage “A penny saved is a penny gained” was never more apparent than at the present moment. The introduction of the cash system of trading in Taihape by McLaughlan Bros. will enable innumerable pennies to be saved, as a glance at their advertisement on page six will disclose.

A telegram was sent by the Mayor of Wellington (Mr J. P. Luke) to the Mayor of‘Auckland (Mr J. H. Gunson) with congratulations on the fine performance of the Auckland province with regard to its success on the Copper Trail. Mr Gunson replied: “I have to thank you for your wire respecting the result of the Copper Trail contest. Our only regret is that the competition did not further stimulate your province.’ ’

A rumour run round the town of Wellington on Friday that a hospital ship was arriving on Saturday and that the hotels would he closed under the new regulations. With the close Sunday in view, involving two days of dryness, knowing ones precceded at once to make provision for the weekend. B'ottles galore from the largesized chemical jar to the square gin, were rushed to the hotel to he filled, ■Then the news fitlered out later that the hospital ship was not to arrive until Monday and blessings were poured upon the National Government which creates all sorts of inconveniences ou the plea of military necessity

Is there any profiteering in New Zealand? The answer to that question depends upon what you consider is profiteering (remarks the Eltham Ar'gus. For instance, a purchaser went into a business place in New Plymouth and purchased a hundredweight of soap at 445. In the afternoon he met a friend who advised him that there was going to be a rise in the price of soap, and recommended him to purchase some more. Accordingly he went back to the same store a few hours later to purchase another hundredweight. He got the surprise of his life when he found that the price had jumped from 44s to 86s- Is that profiteering?

American contributions to sea warfare during the present struggle have almost escaped notice; yet they are very remarkable. The majority of American destroyers have been attached to the British fleets since May, 1917. American Dreadnoughts are serving under the commander-in-chief of the Grand Fleet. There are in European waters 250 vessels 3000 officers and 40,000 men and these are at work from the White Sea to the Addriatie. Three times the present number of destroyers will be on service in European waters before the end of 1918 and 150 submarine chasers will be with them. Half the chasers are already there. j