LOCAL AND GENERAL

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXV, Issue 207, 28 September 1903, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Interesting reading matter will be found on page four of this issue. "J At a largely attended meeting of the New Plymouth branch of the Railway Union, resolutions were passed protesting against the undamocratic action of the department in creating class distinction throughout the railway service. Several other clauses of the new regulations of the Classification Act were adversely and the Department will be asked to amend them in tbe direction desired.

Mr M. Anderson, who was foreman for Mr George Kay on the Stratford Technical School contract, recaived a letter from him on Saturday dated September 13th, and posted in Sydney on the 16th. In it Mr Kay supposed Stratford was wondering what had become ot the writer, but stated that they needn't worry, he would be back soon. When he left Stfatford he went to Auckland ta meet his wife, but found that she had not arrived from Sydney. He went on to the latter port, and found tier unwell and unable as yet to undertake the journey to N'ew Zealand. He concluded by stating he would be back in Stratford sn6rtly rid asking Mr Anderson to keep the man employed till he returns. Mr Anderson doosn't feel inclined to do this. Comment is needless.— " Stratford Post.

1 he repairs, being effected by the Rail way Department through the railway reclamation, of the damage done by the late storm, is making good he id way now I'he repairs are much more elaborate and costly than wa3 at first expected, and some powerful pumping and other machinery is bejng used. The " Egmont Post" says :—" Mr F. I Brown was rather surprised to meet Mr tt, B. Tatton in Auckland last week. Mr Tatton has toured both American continents, Australia, and the Pacific Islands, Peculiarly enough, he and Mr Brown junt missed each other in the Fiji group. cie gathered from Mr Tatton that he was olad to get back to the colony, 38 he had not met its equal in any of the many countries he has visited during his extensive travels. Mr Tatton will return to Stratford at the end of this month.

That agriou.turists realizs aud approthe sterling cualities of the, new MoOormick binder is attested by the extra ordinary demand for these machines.— Advt.

The "Egmont Settler" says: Messrs Smart Brothers have signed a oontract for the completion of the Technical Sohool Kay left the work in a fairly forward condition, so no great length of time should elapse before the school is ready for occupation. Butter is now coming to hand in considerable quantities at the local Grading Works, says the Patea Press. "We hear that tbe output of an additional factory is being sent through Patea this season, further showing the economical and other advantages of Patea as a port of shipment. No'doupt other factorieswill follow suit in the near future.

The Rev Mr Woolloxall, of Elthara, who has been very ill, is at present spend - ing a few days in IJew Plymouth. We understand the vev. gentleman is Stiil very weak, and has been reoommended a change of scene. He accordingly intends sailing shortly for Australia on a three months' vacation. The station committee meets on Monday night at 7.30 o'clock to consider the holidaysupply.— '■ Elthem Argus."

At the Hawera Chamber of Commerce meeting" on Friday nijrht, Mr W. J. Guerin (of the '■ Star"), who is leaving to take up the position of sub-editor of our evening contemporary, was presented with a handsome smoker's companion. The presentation was made by the President (Mr Wilson), on behalf of the Chamber.

During the year en4ed Slst March, 1903, acoording to a parliamentary ro-i-urn, 139,041 tons of Newcastle coal, valued at £13,371, were imported into tha oolony, the average price per ton being 19a 4d The c if. prices per ton for New Zealand coal at the ship's side, Wellington, aie : Screened Westport, 22a 81, unscreened 18? Bd, screened Brunner 22s 61, unscreened 20s, Importers quota c.i.f. price of Newcastle coal in Wellington at 29s per ton. Yet filokau coal is lying almost untouohed Four of the dairy factories on the Wai mate Plains (Taranaki) paid out nearly L 130.000 to suppliers last season. A good many people aie inquiring what what has become of the Harbour Improvement League, which was formed on April 24th with great enthusiasm.

The Borough Council meets this even* ing.

In connection -with the Hawkes! Bay and Napier Park races, holiday excursion tickets will be issued on the railway on sth and 6th OctoberThe mou'h of the Waiwakiiho river presented quite an aniinatpd appearance on Sunday, owing to the number of per sons engaged in catching whitebait, of which, during the past few days, there has been an unusua)ly large supply. The Napier Chamber of Oommerce has protested against the action of the Government in appointing a butter grader to Gisborne, where the supplies from only four factories are available, whilst a similar application from Napier, which has 15 factories, wag refused. In the absence of the vicar, the Kev. Watson, of Stratford, filled the pulpit at S)t. Mary.'s on Sunday. Mr Watson is an able preaoijer, ah(J his sermons, although oarefully afce delivered extempore. The Eev J. H. White, of the Rahotu district, exchanged with the Rev J. N. Buttle on Sunday. Visitors to Now Plymouth on Sunday eyenjng fiou}(J not have been very favourably impressed last evening. Although it was as dark as a coal mine, and the streets wet and muddy, no lamps were lighted beoause the moon was six davs old.

The prayers of the congregation of Sfe Mary's on Sunday evening were asked by the family on behalf of the Ven. Arch deaoon Govett, whose condition yesterday was causinp much concern.

We understand that the fjne ohestout horae, now owned by Or Leathara, is one of Arawa'a stools.

I'iiu want of accommodation in St. I f'-s:ir>'.-"i 'Jiiiiicli is !)>:c;)Uiiiig very mariiftd. i Quiu ;. .•■ ,'r.iiTu was coined on .Sunday ' tvoiiiir.,by a i.ily f in llio niidJ'e of ih.n church, c.iusod by tho overcrcr,7ded coit'V'inu oi tha !iu:ld.iii{. Dm. Rom.'! and F<vikos who v.'orei.i tlio churyh, wecj quickly L, attend:.nee, aiid as soon ;is Hie : uutio:.c wan snfiiaieutly recovered, she W,-.«;-(nn.-,vecl. ;

On .Salurd.iy at the Police Court, Messrs A H i'illar, Hutchin, and White ■■2) appeared to answer a charge of riding i oicycla on the footpath m Devon-street The charge was brought under the I ''orsugh Bya-law.s. Only Mr Hutchen appeared, and ho pleaded guilty, a:?d complained that the state of the streets aiada the footpath the only nlaee fit to ride on. The other defendants wrote admitting tho charge, and giving the same excuse. A fine of 3s, with costs 7s, was inflicted in each cane. .

Mr A. H. Holmes is on a visit to New Plymouth in connection with the Supreme Court Bittings. Ho is 1 lokine; iveil. and received a warm welcome from his many friends in New Plymouth.