NEWS OF THE DAY.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVI, Issue 169, 21 July 1904, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Tho King of Spain •rtaite King Edward in November. The Elthum Borough Counc.il has appointed a committee to consider the question of tho erection of a lire brigade station. A Christchuich press telegram j.tuteß that Alanurewa was scratcned for the New Zealand Cup at 8.80 o'clock last night. On Saturday uext Mr Newton King will sell without reserve at his> yards on tile reclaimed land, a quantity of timber, sashes, iron und sundries, Tho F.gmont Liuttor Box Company at F,ltham during the past twelve months, turnud out 159,000 cheese cu.ws anh butter boxes. This is 2(>,000 in excess of last'year. U is stated that a movement has been started to hold a West Coast Hand Contest towards the em! oi the year. The Granity bandsmen are prepared to contribute £2O as u guarantee ag>ains"t loss.

Mr Cliesiiey Luggato has reported on the Dunedin corporation gasworks, and makes a number of recommendations, including the abatement of the manufacture or carburetted water gas, which costs more than coal gas, and the erection of new works, spread over three years, to cost about £BO,OOO.

The New Plymouth Amateur Opera Club deserves commendation for tho thorough manner in which it is endeavouring to cater for the amusement of the public of this town. The rehearsal of La Mascotto last evening was a brilliant one, and the public who aro fond of opera will be afforded a special treat on August --irti and 4th. A professional witness of last evening's rehearsal declared, that from a musical standpoint it equalled, if not surpassed, anything he had ever witnessed. The club is sparing no expense in its efforts to

sill-pass anything yet attempted locally by amateurs. It has been sue-' cessful in securing £195 worth of scenery, etc., of exceptional merit, and there is no doubt the eftortsi of the members will be rewarded by a bumper house.

i he concert arranged to take pluce in the Theatre Royal to-night in aid, of the funds now being raised (or Use erection of an annexe to the New Plymouth hospital to accommodate uiid treat on the latest scientific lines consumptive cases should hav* a record attendance, judging by the interest locally displayed in hospital matters, and the excellence of the programme to be submitted. The concert has been organised by Cornwall s Band, Banjo, Mandolin, and Guitar Club, and this combination of most 0/ the best local artists will contribute several items to tho programme. Thero can he no doubt that a musical treat will be afforded to patronft, and sales of tickets indicate that there will be a good house. The Garrison Hand has arranged ioY a torchlight procetsion from G over-street to tho Theatre Hoyal, playing along tho line of march, prior to the concort. At the liawera Hospital Board's last meeting the following letter was received from tho Taranaki Board : " Please find enclosed account for your men in the Old People's Home. The cowt to this board has been 16b per week, and your board having only paid 10s per week, are now liable to the balance (6s) as per agreement." The. Chairman said the claim camo as a great surprise to him. The arrangement made upon tho separation of this district was that we should pay 10s per week until the actual cost was ascertained, but it was thought that sum woufd be the outside cost. Tt was then estimated that from 8s to 10s would bo ample. He took exemption to several of the charges made, and thought an advantage was being taken of an agreement that was made in good faith. In the statement) the sum set down for provisions would work out at about, 5b (id per head, which meant that another 10s fid was charged for the upkeep of the institution. Mr Wilkic said the whole charge was undoubtedly in accordance with the arrangement made. What they had to decide was whether tho charges were reasonable ; if not they should he struck out. It would he as cheap to , board the men out, as to pay His per head per week for their maintenance in the home. After discussion it was resolved, "That this board »i----press surprise at ihe cost, of maintenance, seeing that it whs considered that the extreme limit would be His, and that Messi'M Scott anil Robbins be a committee to meet the members of tho New Plymouth Board to discuss tho matter." It was thought that if correspondence wus commenced ill-feeling might be stirred up, whereas by an interview an amicable arrangement might be made without difficulty.

Tho disputed payment for patients sent from Eltham to the New Plymouth hospital recently, came up for discussion at tho last meeting of the Ilawera Hospital and Charitable Aid Hoard. Messrs Clovett and Quilliam, solicitors to tho Taranaki Hospital ■inrl Charitable Aid Board, wrote as follows "Your letter of May 19th refusing to pay for the maintenance in tho New Plymouth hospital of two patients from tho Eltham district, has been handed to us. Wc are now instructed to inform you that falling payment of the amount forthwith wo shall bo obliged to take proceedings for its recovery." Tho Chairman said members wero aware that an Eltham doctor had token it upon himself to send tho patients to New Plymouth without authority from tho Ilawera Hoard. When the Now Plymouth hospital authorities applied to the Ilawera Board for payment tho board declined to admit any responsibility. When the New Plymouth hospital discharged the patients they should have made an effort to secure payment before levying upon tho Ilawera lioard. Mr Boddio sadd tho men in this case wero both quite willing to pay, and ho did not see why tho New Plymouth authorities should try to mako tho Ilawera Board do their work. While it was true that the patients were living in this district at tho time, one of them at. least had his residence and friends in New Plymouth, and wont there at his own expressed desire. Tho patient", were not paupers, and the New Plymouth Board had taken a very high-handed action. Mr Wilkio said the New Plymouth Board had no claim upon the Tlawera Board until they proved that the patients wero paupers. It was decided that the New Plymouth lioard be informed thnt that this board declines to admit any liability, and that the patients referred to are tho proper persons to npply to for payment.—Star.

Dancers are reminded of the Carrington Road Cricket Glut) Social lo bo held in the Foresters' Hall. An efficient orchestra has been on-gaged, and the floor is in perfect condition. The supper "arrangements are in charge of a capable ladies' committee and everything points to the success that, usually attends the socials of ■the popular C.K.G.C* Ry an advertisement in another column the well-known Cas>tle Tea Company's brands of tea arc recommended to nil lovers of pure unadulterated Ceylon teas, freshly arrived 'from Ceylon's famous' gnrdins. S\i- : perior quality teas are diHicult to obI tain. This company has managed to secure a largo supply of the finest crops from tho best tea-growing dis11rirts in the world. One trial isrej quired, tho tea does the rest.* i In this issue Messrs Callaghan and Company announce for sale that valuable property adjoining the Terminus Hotel. The property is suh-div--1 ided into five sections, each one containing over 40ft frontage. The fact of these sections being central to the business quarter of the town and within one minute's walk of the railway station, baths, post oflice, and practically on tho Esplanade make thein ideal residential sites. On the terms, viz., £ls deposit, which is all the vendor is* asking, and considering that it is almost impossible to secure sites of this class, it is anticipated the agents will have a ready sale.*

The A.B.C. opens to-morrow with a sale ol stock salvaged from the recent fire,. Train arrangements for the Tara-nukl-Wairiirapa football match on Thursday are notified. Mr S. A. Ilumbleton is resigning his position on the government dairy i staff to enter tho employ of Messrs ■ lieattie, Lang, and Co. i .Shareholders in tho National Bank of New Zealand are notified that a half-yearly dividend of 5 per cent, and a bonus of 2 per cent, are now payable. A London cable m<?ssago announces the death of Mr Henry Joseph 1 iristow, director of the New Zealand Mines Trust, Waihi, Waitekauri and other companies. By a strangu coincidence, a Wangamti Press Association telegram relates,the Premier received cable messages from Lord and Lady Ranfurly inquiring after his health. The c-a-blo from the ex-(iovprnor was despatched from Fiji ; that from Lady Kanfurly from London. The .New l'lymouth-VVailara road race takes place to-day. The starting point is the Rod House Hotel corner, and the limit man leaves there at 3 o'clock sharp. All competitors should toe on the ground at that time, and they should also note that riding on footpaths, uwing machines under 251b weight or obtaining assistance in climbing hills, etc., will disqualify, Twenty-five competitors have entered and some close finishes are expected. In addition to the prizes already allotted another medal will bo awarded for second fastest time man placed. The next local road race will be from Stratford to New Plymouth if sufficient entries aro received.*

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. A.B.C. Iloot Co.—Great salvage sale opens to-morrow. National Bank of New ZealandDividend and bonus 1 payable to shareholders. J. Avery—Special lines for golfers'. Newton King—Sale of timber and sundries on Saturday in reclaimed land yards. Tukapa Football Club—Match today, 1.45 p.m., Tukapa 11., v. Waimate 11. Callaghan and Co.—Building sites for sale near Terminus Hotel. Lost shoe (baby's) advertised, Railway Department Train arrangements for football match, Taranaki v. Wairarapa, at New Plymouth, July 28th.