LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taihape Daily Times, 15 November 1918, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

On the advice of the Health Department the Wanganui Education B'oard notifies that all schools will bo closed for another week.'

Influenza patients requiring the services of medical men are urged to send in their requests at the earliest moment and not wait till the patient is dangerously ill, as owing to the limited number of doctors it is almostimpossible for them to respond momentarily in any case.

Seven springing heifers, one guar-1 anteed cow, and two young sheep, dogs are advertised for 5a1e..,,...,.. - : .

Inhalation chambers are to be established on the Main Trunk trains in order to cop© with influenza epidemic.

The Allies have informally suggested that . President Wilson should attend the Peace Conference. The Cabinet opposes this on the ground of the risk entailed.

Mr. A. M.P. for Wellington South, died in the Wellington Hospital on Wednesday from pneumonia supervening on influenza. The deceased was 58 years of age.

It is notified that from to-day and until further notice nr visitors will be allowed to see patients at the Public Hospital. Relatives of patients dangerously ill will be communicated with by the hospital staff.

The correspondent of the Hava Agency says that the new Rumanian Government has declared war on Germany. This puts us somewhat in mind of the action of kicking a dead donkey.

The Postmaster - General requests that in future the names and address of the sender be superscribed on every postal packet addressed to a New Zealand soldier, whether a member of a New Zealand unit or not, or to a New Zealander in the Navy. The object is to facilitate the work of the post office during the process of demobilisation of the forces.

An exciting experience bef el a settler dR; Awaroa, Golden Bay, during a thunderstorm a few days ago. He was milking the cows when a flash of lightning struck the yard, killing one of the animals and felling a number of the others, including the one he was milking. A horse in an .adjoining paddock was also knocked over, and several fencing posts were split.

An inhalation chamber has been opened in the Town Hall, and was largely attended yesterday afternoon. It is a duty that every individual owes to the community that he or she should go through the chamber at least once a day/Antiseptic solutions for gargling are also to be obtained from the .custodian of the Town Hall. I« is only by : the special efforts of every member of the community that the deadly scourge will be stamped out. - , /

A sad case of a mother and father dying from the effects - of influenza and leaving behind four young children —two of whom aro ill —is reported from Otahuhu. The father, thinking he had shaken off the malady, left his bed. A relapse set in, and. he was taken to the Auckland Hospital. The following day his wife, who was also a sufferer of influenza, died at her home. The husband succumbed the .following morning. Early oh "Wednesday morning a fire broke'out in the pulp store" at Kirkpatriek: and Co.'s Nelson jam and before it was extinguished it destroyed the' pulp store, the casik store, an'd the main canning department with their contents, including valuable and at present irreplaceable machinery. The main factory was saved by the strenuous exertions of the firemen. The canning department will bo idle during the coming season. Estimates of the damage and the insurances are not yet available.

The Dominion states: —The death of Mr. A. H. Hindmarsh, who was member of Parliament for Wellington South, creates a vacancy in Wellington's representation in Parliament. Owing to the prevailing epidemic it is not considered likely that any steps will be taken immediately to hold an election. The existing emergency laws prohibit all assemblages of people in halls or other confined places, and in well-informed circles it is believed that the election to fill the vacancy will not take place until the public health has returned to normal.

The prices given for fat stock at the Westfield markets on Wednesday were equal to rates recently ruling. Choice ox beef sold up to £2 13s per lOOlbs. Sheep were penned short of requirements, and advanced 3s to 4s per head. Medium woolly wethers realised from £2 Is 3d to £2 3s 9d; extra primo shorn wethers up to £2 4s, and ewes up to £1 19s 3d. Hoggets realised up to £1 14s; lambs from £1 Is 6d to £1 12s 6d. Choppers brought" from £4 to £4 12s 6d, and large porkers from £3 to £3 7s.

"There are thousands of acres of the best land in New Zealand and thousands of the best homes not being properly developed at present, because the owners are not prepared to take just any kind of outside labour inside their homes," said Mr. T. D. Burnett, chairman of the Canterbury Shipowners' Union, at Christchureh last week. "Yet there are thousands of women roaming about New Zealand drawing soldiers' pay and living a life of idleness. There is something wrong with ou social system when that state of affairs can exist.'' Shino your tan shoes with "TANOL"— the brilliant polish that won't

Owing to the seriousness of the Influenza epidemic there will be no service in the Taihape Presbyterian Church on Sunday next. The Presbyterian Hall is now being used as a district hospital.

The Mataroa slip being completely cleared from the railway track the Wellington to. Auckland express only at present will leave Taihape at timetable time (7/29), commencing tonight (Friday).

Harold Rudd, third son of Mr. J. Rudd, of Rangataua, died at Ohakune yesterday. This very promising young man was a railway servant, and was in expectation of being promoted to being a driver when influenza overwhelmed him. His death will "be regretted by a large circle of friends.

Rev. Stent sends us the following: Although the usual services 'are not being Sunday in accordance with the request not to congregate, I would urge people of this town not to omit the duty of praying for the sick, for those who minister to them, and for all who are trying to cleanse this town of the disease. St. Margaret's Church is open day and night for individuals to use at their convenience, and I hope they will use it frequently.

Sir James Allen, Minister of Defence, writes saying, "I have much pleasure in informing you that Rifleman Edward Bagley has been awarded the Military MedaFfor gallantry in the field, and he sends his heartiest ccngratuations to his relatives in Taihape on Private Bagley having gained such a coveted distinction. Ted Bagley went away with the Bth Reinforcements and has been wounded twice during"the campaign.

Mr Charles G. F. Laurie, the wellknown biscuit and confectionery manufacturer, died at his residence, Ayr Street, Parncll, on Tuesday night. He was 52 years of age. The cause of death was pneumonia supervening upon influenza. The deceased was born in Auckland. For 12 years he was a member of the. Newmarket Borough Council, and at the time of his death was the president of the Auckland centre of the Dominion-Bowling-Association. He was prominent in the. establishment of the Carlton Bowling Club. Mr Laurie; was twice-'married, his second wife being Miss • Boyne, well known .in •<Taihape. •■';:•-; •;. f ;/;•:; ...; i.-,...>> !>•-..)

"Many people have, the erroneous idea that a recent attack of influenza will protect them . from-.a second ..attack," said a Wellington-doctor., "As a matter of fact, one attack rather predisposes the patient, to a the dangerous period being about a fortnight or three weeks later. Many others, try to 'stick it out ' and stay on in their, offices or wherever they arc employed, and poison the building at every breath. A man who does that neither .docs his duty to himself, his employer or the community, and apart from the fact that he is a menace ■. to everyone, he runs a grave risk of bringing on an attack of pneumonia. He is rather more than a fool—he is a criminal.'' •