LOCAL AND GENERAL

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXV, Issue 169, 21 July 1903, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Interesting reading matter will be found on page four of this issue. Prelimary notice.—Popular lecture on D. L. Moody, the story of his life and work, by the Rev. J. N. Buttle in the Whiteley Memorial Church, Wednesday July 29th. Koep the date in view, and look ont for further particulars.—Advfc. Mr Jones commenced his new Vogeltown 'bus service yesterday. The new 'bus built for the purpose is eminently suitable for the route in question, being exceptionally light, yet c immedious. With tho 'bus running almost hourly, this rising suburb promises to be one of the moat popular in and around New Plymouth. The route extends to what is known as Saxton's comer, and from that point an excellent view may be obtained of the mountain and Harbour, in fact the ride will be a very piaasant one to any who wish to have a good view of New Plymouth and its environs. For the purpose of record, it may be mentioned that the passengers on the first trip were Mesdames Hadfield and Cotter (Wellington), and Messrs Henderson, Chew Chong and Hollo way (representing Daily News). We wish Mr Jones' latest enter prise ev6ry success. The San Francisco mail despatched on 19th June, arrived in London on 16th inst. Messrs Carthaw, Thompson and Company report having sold, on account of Mr Maisoy, five roomed residence situated on to a Stratford iu-> vestor. At the Hospital Board on Monday,"a vote of thanks was passed to the Mayoress and ladies of New Plymouth for their liberal assistance in raising funds for the purpose of beautifying the grounds, and also cordially thankiug all who contributed in either money or refreshments. Owing to being detained by duties in camp, Lieutenant Hine was unable to be present at the Hospital Board on Monday, and sent an apology. Mr.T. White, of the Good Value Grocery Store, draws attention to his reliable stock of seed potatoes and other vegetable and flower seeds. The Star Football Club's Social is fixed for Thursday, August 27fh.

In the ciss in which a man named Stanley was convicted of incest with an 1 adopted daughter of his wife, and accused appealed on the point as to whether the adoption created the crime of incest, the Appeal Court confirmed the conviction, ] holding that the adoption of children under the Act created a relationship of parent and chill for all purposes, oivil and criminal. Says a Southern contemporary :—With 1 the advent of " no license " also came a novel walking stick, specially made for the convenience of droughty souls of the Ashburton electorate. The top part of tho stick am be screwed off, and reveals a little glass, below which the traveller, after a little manipulation, finds the bottle. One of these ingenious contrivances was carried by a visitor to the poultry show on Saturday, and found many admirers. Egmont Rifles and others will find the new Hairdressing Saloon, Broughamstreet, open all day Thursday. Shaving tickets, throe for Is.—Advt. A social will be held by the Wesleyan C.E Society in the Whiteley Hall on Thursday nert, July 23rd, at 7 30 A good musical programme will be given. Refreshments provided. Admission 6d. Proceeds in aid of the Native Missionary to New Britain, who is supported by the Society. —Advt. At the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board on Monday, a resolution was passed dealing with oases of drunkenness of inmates of the Home. For the first offence au iuroate will be reprimanded, i and fot the second a prohibition order will be taken out. The Caretaker of the Old People's Home desires to thank Mr Morey, sen., > and Mr T. B. MeEwan for books and periodicals, also Mr Bennett for sending clothea. Several others have have kindly forwarded books and papers, but have noi disclosed their names, and to these friends he also tenders his thanks on behalf of the inmates. The gross receipts from the Hospital Ball ara said to have been just upon i'l2o, and after paying expenses, it is hoped that £2OO will be available for beautifying the grounds. This amount includes the Government £ for £ subsidy, Mr J. Black, the hon. secretary of the Tarauaki Veteran's Associatioe, has re- : ceived a letter from Lord Uanf urly/, ac- ! knowlodging the receipt of a resolution passed by the Association anent the Governor's efforts in establishing a Veterans' lioine at Auckland. The Hon. W. A. Carncross, Messrs Synies, E. M. Smith and Jennings all came home on Saturday evening's mail train, and return to their Parliamentary duties this morning. A reminder is given of the Chamber of Commeroe meeting this evening, at 8 o'clock, at the office of Messrs Bewley and Griffiths. The year has been a somewhat eventful one, and the President's roport will be looked for with a good deal of interest. Next year, also, promises plently of work for the Chamber, and will, we hope, find it ready and willing to cope with the increasing claims upon its services. An uso'-nt of Mount Egmont was successfully made on Sunday by Messrs Manneting, 0. H. Wcflton, F. Oarrington, ani A. K. Standiah. Leaving the M mntaia House at 3 am, they arrive J at the a mmib about noon. s linoatimmediately after ra.w eom-meno-d to f 11 and thu-, unfortunately, militatid against t iking good phot graphs of tho scene. After spending half-an hour oi tha top the party descended with great care, and by the aid of a r jpo, ice xca. and alpenstock** tlvy reached tin M:mntiia Houce ax in at 3 30. It was a diffi u t ventive, aud tha were fortuaate in accomplishing it in safety. In Chambers upon tha application of Mr T. S. Weston (W<ston and Weston) the Kegis'rar of the Supreme Court, Mr K L. Stanford, made an order authorising sals of land iu tho estate of tha lata Karol-i Otnmbors, and an order for substituted service of ' divorce proceedings in Mawdaley v. ilasd- ' sley, At Wellington on John and < James Morse were committed for trial for i an aggravated assault on Charlig tiurotte, $ , Cftbrnan. I]

A meeting of the New Plymouth School Committee was held last evening. Most of the business was of a routine nature, of no public interest. Mr Bates ; resigned his seat on account of his leaving I for Hawera, aid his resignation was ae- j eppted with regret, as he had proved a' useful member. It was resolved also to appoint a deputation to wait upon the Education Board to ask for some formal assistance the committee's funds having proved insufficient to meet the requirements of the committee. Owing to the obstruction of the Dunedin Drainage Board, who have protested against.the issue of an Order inCouncil for the prosecution of the city tram service, the latter'a tramways committee have suspended operations, thus discharging 150 workmen. The tension between the two bodies has been acute. After a thaw on Sunday and Monday, an engine with a snow plough got through from Timaru to Pairlio. It is a week since the line was first blocked by J the snowstorm. After reaching Fairlie, the engine and car endeavoured to roach the terminus of the line, but the engine was derailed. The members of the Hospital Board visited the Hospital and Home on Mon* day afternoon. They were pleated to find that one of the men at the Home' was filling in his time at shoe making and mending. A member of the Board encouraged the industry by ordering a pair of slippers —tens. A leading firm of merchants suggested to us on Monday that a large trade could be done with Opunake, if a steamer was available to tike transshipments from the Upolu direot to Opunake. Already the [ firm in question book large orders for | goods received by the Upolu for Kaponga, Manaia, Otakeho, and Opunake, all of [ which is now sent by way of Eltham. j The coat is 2s per ton more than via j Patea, but the regularity of the Upolu is I what secures he trade. The same firm I is of opinion" that a »arge transhipping j trade would be done ou the Upolu's arrival with Kawhia, Mokau and Raglan, ! as well as Opunake, if a suitable steamer : was available. The Department of Agriculture pro- ! poses to import some good strains of dairy ' cattle from England, in order to aacer. , tain 'what cross will give the best results in milk and bntter fat. It has also been ' decided to import some Clydesdale mares, I and mares in foal, in order to introduce fresh blood. j In the Police Court on Saturday morn ling, a man named Maylum Divers, an f inmate of the Old People's Home, was remanded till Moaday for medical treatment. Some time back Divers was jartested for vagrancy, and was sent to I the Old People's Home as a place of rej f uge. Since he has been in the Home j Divers has, it is alleged, displayed sui cidal tendencies, and the result was that the custodian had to give the man in charge of the police on Friday night. j Yesterday he was brought before the Court aud sent back to the Home, but I the Board refused to admit him, and he i wa? re-arrested by the police, and will be , again brought before the S.M. Mr E. M. Smith, M.H.R., has given notice to ask Sir Joseph Ward if he will establish wireless telegraph between the ; top of Paritutu and Sydney Heada.