LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume XII, Issue 3660, 23 December 1920, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A strayed Persian kitten is advertised for and reward offered for its return.

Buy hen* a Voile Blouse—something sensible, you will! find the right one at Thomas'.

A' lost canvas bag containing straps, clothing, etc., 'is advertised for and a reward offered.

Messrs McLaughlan Bros, have a large consignment of 'Christmas hams for sale at T/10 per lb.

The plant at the poweir-house will be closed down between the hours or 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday (Christmas Day).

The assortment of Ladies' Handkerchiefs make a great show; come in and see them for yourself at Thomas '.

King Constantine, in a message to the Greek people announced the bethrothal of the Crown Prince to the Princess' Elizabeth of Rouman£a, daughter of Helena and Prince Carol of Roumania. i

The Little Fruit Shop is now situated opposite Mr ,T. R. Cunnihghanie's, and not opposite Gretna Hotel. Customers are reqested to please note the removal. Xmas stockings, sweets, firuit, cordials etc. are in stock.

"Now, when young men are getting good wages is the time for them to save," observed the Prime Minister in the course of a speech on Saturday. "The /proper time is to commence now so that no one depending on them in years to come will be without' a home.'''

In the House of Commons, Mr Cbaimberlahv, answering! ■* questions/ said, he was well aware of the present difficulties in connection with Australian exchange, and he had discussed certain remedial measures with the Commonwealth, but it rested with them what action would be taken.

America is not having its own way entirely in the direction of rapid and cheap building of homes. In Nottingham (England), houses are being built of concrete, in the space of one week, at prices varying from £3OO to £SOO. Judging by illustrations of these houses, the construction of the walls is of block concrete, laid together like bricks.

The United States Trade Commission has advised President Wilson that he has no (power to prevent the importation of foreign wheat, as demanded by farmers hit by falling pHces-;. The 'Commission's (report says that the large volume of future wheat trading is mere gambling, involving ygreat economic waste. It. recommends that it be stopped by Concession al regulation.

The Daily Chroniclers Milan correspondent states that a furious gale in the Lower Adriatic caused an immense fall of irock from a mountain top, which overwhelmed the harbour of Sasend Island, blocking it up, and burying many buildings and; scores of sleeping inmates. The number of .victims is unknown, but included are many of the Italian Navy, of whose' dead bodies already twenty have been recoved.

Ties make useful presents. Dozens

of dozens to choose from and all on view at Thomaaf.

There will be no publication of the Taihape Daily Times? on Saturday, December 25th, nor on Monday De. comber 27tk # Advertisers and sub. scribers please note.

A great variety of Tray Cloths, Duchess Sets Runners. These make make useful presents. Get them at Thomas!'.

A Christmas auction sale of travellers' samples, poultry, etc., etc., will be held at Ward's auction mart to-morrow at 2 p.m. A list of goods to be sold is advertised

Don't foirget you save money on everything you buy at Thomas' this month. Ten per cent, discount makes your Xmas presents easier to buy. This is what you save by buying at Thomas'.

Special solo and carol singing will take place at the Methodist Church on Sunday at ( 7 pm. As this will, 1 be the last Sunday of the year Mr Lea will deal with the question How Old Art Thou?

The children of St. Margaret's Paris .School are going to repeat the entertainment they gave at the breaking-up ceremonies on Christmas Eve (Friday) in the grounds of the Public Hospital at 3 30 p m, for the benefit of the patients and others who may be interested to see it

The Arbitration Court has awarded a 48-hour week to the Wellington District Hotel Club, and Restaurants Employees?. Th« Imemorandum attached to the award states that the reduction was strongly opposed by the employers, but in view of the fact that the 48-hour week is practically universal in Australia as a result of award and agreement, the Court saw no reason why it was not equally (practicable in New Zealand.

A Japanese at Broome, West Australia, claiming (racial equality, ir?4fc amok, armed with a stlclc and firearms A general riot follow, in which two Japanese were killed and others wounded. Two white people were i'njuredl flhe Riot Act k was read, and all white inhabitants sworn in as special constables. Returned soldiers and rifle club men, under A.I.F. officers are patrolling The town and disarming Japanese.

The Public Picnic arranged by the Young Men's Scial Club on Monday (Boxing Day) points to be a huge success. The committee have made all arrangements anl they have received an invitation to go to Mr Belk's farm, Okutu, who will also supply hot water. All those intending to go should let the Secretary know, or meet at the Post Office corner at 9,30 a.m. on Monday. The Club will provluo all refreshments and a charge 5 of 2/6 for adults and 1/ for children under 14 will be made which should be cheap enough for a day's outing. Do not forget: all the public are welcome.

For many months past the Union Company's steamer Takapuna has been at rest in the .stream at Wellington, "$, victim to the high price of coal, and V> aH" appearances her days of usefulness as a passenger boat at least, are numbered. Now comes a suggestion that the steamer should be irenovated with the object of converting her into a hostel for young men. During the influenza epidemic the Takapuna played a useful part in the work of fighting the d rca d disease by acting as a hospital .ship, and she then accommodated some sixty patients, and in addition a fairly large staff. A Post reporter was informed that in all (probability accommodation could be found on the ' Takapuna for 180 young men. Of course extensive alterations would be necessary, and the cost of successfully converting the vessel into a hostel would be very high.