WEATHER FORECAST.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3559, 23 August 1920, Page 5

WEATHER FORECAST.

The indications are for:—Westerly winds, moderate to strong prevailing, and freshening; weather probably cool and changeable. The barometer has a falling tendency. Damp feet usually result in a cold. Get NAZQLJ No cold is Nazol-proof. 60 closes 1/6. Chemists and stores.

RACING MATTERS. DEPUTATION TO PREMIER. WELLINGTON. This day. A private deputation interviewed the Premier recently on racing matters, Sir George Clifford being spokesman. As a result it is now stated that the Premier assured the deputation that income taxation on racing clubs would not be retrospective. Reference was made to the collection of both the 21 per cent, on the tote receipts and the income tax, but Mr Massey could not promise a revision, as all finance possible was required; but when the new land and income tax measure was brought down there would be a readjustment and the point might then be considered. The •Premier was also asked To give his assistance in the suppression of the undesirable element, the blubs’ detectives not being able to cope with it. and he promised to consult the Minister for Police on the subject.

WINDOW SMASHING FIEND. AN ARREST MADE. WELLINGTON, This Day. - Serious complaint was made recently of the wholesale smashing of plate glass windows, numbers of which were wantonly broken. The latest instance was at the premises of Mr. Geo. Fowlds, mercer, Manners Street, where a loud crash was heard and a pane worth £OO was smashed. Later J. H. Carr, known in amateur boxing circles, was arrested, the police considering that they had evidence against him.

ALLEGED THEFT. . STAGE HAND ARRESTED. WELLINGTON, This Day. An official of a company playing at the Opera House placed a bag containing £240. the night’s takings,' on the piano on the stage on Saturday night. While - : he was conversing with some members of the company he turned his back for a moment, and the money disappeared. Yesterday, a constable noticed two men drinking whisky in the street, and noticed money changing hands. Suspecting sly-grog selling, he arrested them, and when searched the sum of £2OO was found on Henry Silk, a stage mechanic employed at the Opera House, and £6 on the other. The Police were already looking for Silk, who will be charged with theft.

DROWNING ACCIDENT AT DARGAVILLE. DARGAVILLB, Aug. 21. A drowning fatality occurred at 1.30 this morning, when Carl Ziska, mate of the steamer Ruawai, was drowned while berthing at Helensville wharf. The body was recovered at noon. Deceased was well-known and highly respected, being in the service of the Kaipara Steamship Company for some years.

SERIOUS ACCIDENTS. DUNEDIN. Aug. 22. On Saturday Arthur J. Fulton, aged 24, a bushmau, met with an accident at Tahakapa. A tree fell on him, fracturing his left' ankle. He was brought to Dunedin Hospital for treatment. John Archibald; aged 40, a coalminer, residing at Lovell’s Flat, was crushed by a fall of coal at Dunlop’s Mine, Lovell’s Flat, on Saturday. His back is badly injured, and his left leg badly bruised. He was taken to the hospital at Dunedin, where Ms condition is serious.

NEW RAILWAY SCHEDULE. WELLINGTON, Aug. 21. Cabinet has concluded its consideration of the railway schedule, but it is not likely to be published before Monday. That means that it cannot be brought into operation before Monday next. • LORD JELLICOE. DEPARTURE FOR NEW ZEALAND. WELLINGTON, Aug. 31. Information has been received that Lord Jellicoe left Southampton on Thursday for Wellington on board the Corinthic. Which is due in Wellington on September 30th,

LICENSE TO AMERICAN MEAT • PACKERS. OPPOSED BY HAWKE’S BAY FARMERS. DANNEVIRKE. Aug. 21. A large medlmg of farmers in southern Hawke’s Bay was addressed by Mr W. B. Lysnar, M.P., on Saturday. The meeting carrier the following resolution, with one dissentient: “That in the nninion of this ronr^wn..

tative meeting of farmers h j . , utial in the interest of true ;■ ' s and the development of ' m that the Government should take the necessary steps to stop Armour and Go., and Vesty Bros., or an f■. ; r subsidiary companies, from c*yvn:!ag in the Dominion in any manner in connection with the freezing industry, or the export of meat.” The resolution is to be forwarded immediately to the Prime Minister.