LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXIV, Issue 55, 20 February 1902, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Messrs Oarthew, Brittain and Company have several tempting properties on offer. Special train arrangements in connection with the Waitara Regatta will be found in another column

Twenty labourers are required for works near Inglewood. The Feilding School Committee intend to hold a class for religious instruction for a quarter of an hour every morning. An information was, we understand, laid yesterday against a carter engaged removing flour from the railway goods-shed, for obtaining a bag of near under false pretences. The case comes on for hearing en Friday morning. The Minister for Lands told the Lawrence people that the Government was powerless to provide the people with land, as the owners asked too big a price, and when they were brought into the courts the judges sided with the land owners, with whom they were in sympathy. as a very large number of visitors from all parts of the colony are expected to visit the town for the Band Contest week it is of the utmost importance that all householders who can possibly accommodate one or more should let the committee know, so that visitors may be able to find a resting place. A reminder is given of the garden party in the Hospital grounds to-day for the purposi of raising funds for a cottage for use by the Hospital nurses, an object of this nature appeals strongly to all, for the duties falling to the lot of nurses are of such an arduous kind, and have to be performed with unvarying cheerfulness and tact, that any movement which has for its object the provision of comfortable rest in their few spare moments should be heartily supported by the whole community. From time to time discharged patients have given expression in the Press to the overflowing gratitude to the nursing staff for kindness and attention received, and now occurs an opportunity for those in health to show their appreciation of the self-denying and humane work rendered! to the sick and suffering. For the credit of the town it is to be hoped that the garden party to-day will be well and liberally patronised.

• Trains leave New Plymouth station for the Breakwater to-day, connecting with steamers mentioned below, as follows:—6 a.m., Takapuna (lrom north); 6 a.m., Rotoiti (from north); 11.10 a.m., Kotoiti, (far south); 1 p.m., Takapuna, (from south); 1.20 p.m, Takapuna for north. A passenger car will be attached to the goods train leaving for the Breakwater about 8 p.m. At the S.M. Court at Inglewood on Wednesday, before Mr B. L. Stanford, 8.M., the Education Board's Truint Inspector, Mr A. Hooker, had a nnmber of parents ap for failing to send their children to school. Geo. Hazlett, Harry Wilson, Oeo. Capper, and Thos. Flintoff were each fined 5s and 7s costs ; Oliver Spurdle and Fred Gilmour 2s and 7s costs; Mrs Street 2s without costs. The Hemingway Commercial, Coaohing, and Correspondence School has an announcement in this issue to which the attention of all interested in qualifying themselves for good positions is drawn. The succesß of the school shows that it meets a growing need, and is a very good sign of the times.

The staff at the railway station are receiving praise on all sides fer the smart way in which the Upolu's oaigo was handled. By Tuesday practically the whole of her cargo was in the hands of consignees. This is due to the improved goods-shed arrangements. When the whole of the alterations are completed cargo will receive very quick despatch.

Architects, builders, and indeed everyone ' should call at O. Berry and Company's and see a new window fastener he has juat received from Home. It is called the " Grapler " and is one of the best things of the sort we have ever se«n. Two arms very like a crab's claws advance when acted upon by a screw and close round a stud in the outer top sash and gradually draw it into complete alignment with the inner sash. In addition to perfect security all rattling and shaking is absolutely impossible. Messrs. Berry also have an improved but admirable fastening fer glass doors whioh 1 permit of opening the door from either side and enable tbe door to be locked from inside without a key. In welcoming Mr. J. B. Connettas a member of the Land Board on Tuesday, the Commissioner ot Crown Lands remarked that the other members knew Mr. Connett, but he had great pleasure in welcoming him to the Board. Bach of the members cordially endorsed tha chairman's remarks, and referred to the new member's knowledge of land matters and his sympathy with the farming interests. Mr. Connett briefly thanked the Board for the kind welcome extended to him. With reference to the farewell visit of Miss Janet Waldorf the Wanganui Chronicle of Monday last states that the Company opened a five-night season on Saturday evening and were welcomed by a house crowded in every part. Miss Waldorf proved herself a true artist, (free and unaffected, every pose, every gestmre, was natural and appropriate; whilst always sparkling with fun and vivacity she never permitted oomedy to degenerate into farce.

' 'J he Ohristohuroh Employers' Association has decided to double, the annual snliscriptiou of members with a view of providing funds for federating throughout the colony An anti-gambling league haa been formed at Ohristohuroh, iti object being to educate public opinion until gambling is put down. At a meeting of the United Sunday School teachers on Monday evening, rotes of thanks were paiied to tho Rev. ¥. A. Bennett, to Mr Day, stationmaster, »ni the railway staff. The final settling up arrangement* were left to the Hperiittadtati stud, ussreiwy. {

This evening in the Whlteley Hall sohoolroom, a social will ba held. Good musical programme with refreshmenti. Admission 6d. Proceeds in aid of Foreign Missions Rev. W. Beckett, of Auckland, and MrR. Beckett, barrister, of Melbourne, will sp»ak. Chair to he taken by Rev S- 3. Serpell.— Advt, A tablet to the memory of [the late Bro. James Belhinger was unveiled at the Forestera' Hall oh Tuesday e»e'oihgj

At a meeting of the Band Contest Oommittee on Wednesday evening, the secretary reported thathe, in rep'y to a circular sent to wholesale houses doing business in New Plymouth, he had already received a cheque for £3 2s from Mesirs Bing Harris and Company. The question «E holidays was considered, with tho result ttiat his Worship the Mayor will convene a public meeting shortly with a view to make arsangements on this matterj It is considered that it will suffice if business establishments olose at mid-day oh the Tuesday arid Thursday; Since the opening pf the Mufleum next Monday nasi been notified, a large number of interesting exhibits bave bsen sent in by Messrs J. Paul, W: J. Shaw, A. Hooker and othari'; Mr Paul's donation includes three ancient flint arrow heads, which were found at the Oiant's Causeway, Ireland. Mr 8. Percy Smith's donation includes weapons, beautiful models of canoes, specimens Oi handicraft, and articles of dress from Niue. As there is now the greatest difficulty in obtaining genuine specimens of Polynesian curios, New Plymouth is particularly fortunate in possessing such a collection: Mr Smith's lecture, to which admission is free, will deal with the e»rly history of the Maori, 1 and he will also touch upon tb» inhabitants - of Niue, which place he has Utely visited.

Owing to outbreaks of tuberculosis at two schools in the Dunedin district tbe Education Board has decided ta ask for a Government inquiry. The cause is partly attributable to overcrowding and bad ventilation. In an action for libel against the Fahiatua Herald, Victor Brauud, a Wellington accountant, obtained a verdict for £SO and costa.

A comprehensive programme, extending over six days, has been arranged in connection with the annual conferek.ee of Fire Brigadts to be held at Hokitika in the secand week in March. There is likely to ba a good display iu the exhibition of fireescapes and life saving appliances, the association offering a prize for the best exhibit. Cheap fares are being arranged for delegates travelling oveiland or by sea. The Westland County Ohairman is moving in the direction of forwarding an address to the Kiog from the Premier's constituency. Mr tieddon will oonvey the gift to his Majesty. At the Ohristohoich Supreme Court on Wednesday, Justice Denniston upheld the appeal by a man named Bailey against a conviction by the B.M. for allowing billiards to be played during prohibited hours. His Honour held that Bailey had aot connived at the offence. In the divorce esses Hall v. Hall heard at

Chriatchaicb, there fferu ooanter petitions by both husband and wife, and a decreu nisi

was granted in each case, with a proviso that if the Higher Oourt traversed the. decision on the ground that there could not be two diTorcei, the wife should bare the decree made in her favour.

Complaints have been made to as th»t while young able bodied men able to look for work have been kept on the co-operative works, married men with families have been discharged. The many friends of Mr and Mr« Joseph McOluggage will regret to learn of the death of their little son. Tn« little fellow was the first child born in Pohokura, and was quite a favourite with freqaenters of the Kastroad. Very great sympathy will be felt with the bereaved parents.

The Hawera Star says:-Mr Robbiai has received word from the New Plymouth Underwriters' Association that as soon as word is received from headquarters they will meer. and favourably consider the request of Hawera insurers to be placed in an easier classification.

The Wellington Post says: A supplement to the Gazette issued last night contains regulations regarding District High Schools, and regulations under the Manual and Technical Instruction Act of 1900.

it New Plymouth intends co-optrating with other towns of similar imparlance in the matter of the proposed testimonial to the Bight Hon. K. J. Seddon it is time something was done. A feeling is about that his Worship the Mayor should call a publio meeting so that those who wish may join with the'rest of the colony in the matter. The Wanganui Education Board has retired Mr. A. A. Browne fiom the position of seoretary oa account of age, and have appointed Mr. W. J. Oarson, assistant secretary, secretary to the Board at a salary of £2OO. In recognition of Mr. Browne's past services, the Board being unable to vote a returning allowance, Mr. Browne has been appointed assistast secretary for twelve months at £225. ' The Chief Inspector's salary has been fixed at £450 and the assistant £340, with travelling allowance of £l5O each. WADE'S TEETHING POWDERS for babies are soothing, reduce fever And prevent blotches. Price, Is.—Anvt