LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 59, 18 May 1907, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

TO-iuorrow evening tiie Tallinnki Harrison Hand will parade from the Post OHice corner lo .Melbourne House corner, and play u programme of music. The employees of tlie Eginonl, Brewery met for 'their usual fortnightly cribbage and euchre tournament last night, when they were again defeated by the Sawdust (Sash and Door) team by two games. The Kaimata branch of the Farm r.s' Union seems to be taking the initiative in regard to the proposed new Moa County. The secretary is now engaged ift collecting information to lay before tlie next meeting of the branc'.i. In the Spreme Court, in Chambers, Jion the application of Mr A. R. Standish, probate of tiie will of John Yoale, senr., late of New Plymouth, settler, deceased, was granted on Tuesday la-t to Thomas Yeale and John Veale, junr., the executors named in the will.

Mr Ward yesterday expressed a wish that all his fellow-members on tlie Harbor Board might live to celebrate their golden weddings, as he had done. People in the Stratford a.nd Ngairo districts ought to understand what lie meant when he added that some of the members "had a long way to go," anil will surely appreciate the joke. The harbourmaster reported to the Harbour Board yesterday that during the four weeks just closed there nad been 40 berthings at the wharf, the aggregate gross tonnage amounting Lo 40,505 tons. Imports were 5110 tons, including 1187 tons of railway coal find 428 tons of private coal; exports 11 is tons, making a total of 6,204 tons of cargo handled. In .condensing the remarks of Mr Iline, one of the delegates to the Farmers' Union Conference, concerning native lands, we made him seem rather severe on the Maoris. After having stated that if Maoris were an inferior race they hail no business to be white men's landlords, he went on to remark that if the natives were equals of the Europeans they should be compelled to assume responsibilities similar to the pa,kehns', and 'placed on equal terms. An employee at the harbour asked leave to address the Harbour Board yesterday concerning some grievance at the harbour works. The Board, however, decided to adhere to its wholesome rule that all complaints must be put in writing and forwarded through the officer-in-charge, who in this ease is the foreman. There's nothing like having such things committed to paper, if possible. The dredge at the harbour worked on IS days in the past four weeks, making 37 trips, and removing 2220 cubic yards of silt and rocks from the new berth with the grab bucket. To complete the berth and enable ships of moderate draught to berth at all states of the tide, further blasting and dredging will be required. The berth has already been put into requisition by the "Torganten," which landed the piles and ironbark timber required for the wharf extension.

The railway social held in the Brougham street hall last night was largely itteuded, 84 players taking part in the euchre tournament, watched by a goodly number of non-players. Thirteen games were played, and Miss Oliver and Mr. W. Prior each won twelve, taking '.ho prize*. The ladies' committee provided a splendid supper, and when that item had been disposed of, dancing commenced. Miss Emery supplied capital music, and Messrs. Ford and H. Adams acted as M.'s. A good floor, and all the other details well arranged, made enjoyment certain.

Mr and Mrs Joe Ward entertained their children and grandchildren at their home on Thrm-ilay night, celebrating the golden wedding of these respected townfolk. The fiftieth anniversary of the nuptials was Monday, May 13th, but the election interfered with the arrangements for the party. Before commencing the regular business yesterday the chairman of the Harbor Hoard congratulated Mr Ward, who has been a member for some years, on having reached the jubilee of his marriage. Mr Ward, in returning thanks, expressed the hope that his colleagues would be similarly blessed.

Election stories are still going the rounds. The latest concerns the mistake of a young lady "supporter of Mr 11. J. H. Okey's, who went into a suburban po'/ling booth to record her vote for the Opposition candidate. In a business-like fashion she took the voting paper into the little recess, and. seized the pencil. A second later, and out went "DockrilL Edward," and then also the chances of "Malone, William George,'' were reduced by oue. But who was this "Henry James Hobbs?" First time she had known there were four candidates, but this new man's name mustn't be allowed to jeopardise the chances of her favorite. So out came "Henry James Hobbs," ami "Okey" alone was left. Then she folded the paper placed it in the box, and swept out of the booth, conscious of a duty performed. On the opening of the Arbitration Court yetserday morning the members of the Bar assembled to welcome His Honor Judge Sim to New Plymouth. Mr Wcstou, seur., on behalf of the Bar, extended a hearty welcome to His Honor on this the occasion of his first visit in an official capacity to New Plymouth. Mr Weston referred to the honor the colony had done His Honor in entrusting liim with great responsibility as the Pre- I sident of the Arbitration Court, and expressed the opinion of all members of the profession and the colony generally when he said that he had no doubt but that His Honor would always do his duty in the interests of justice and the good of the colony as a whole. His Honor briefly thanked the profession for their hearty welcome and congratulated Taranald on tlie perennial peace which seemed to pervade it so far as industrial disputes were concerned.

'The first mothers' meeting in connection with the W.C.T.U. will be held in \\ hiteley Hall at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 2-1. .Mothers cordially invited.—Advt. Among that nice lot of dress goods mentioned by White & Sous in yesterday's paper is a very hig selection in fine rib dress serges in nan ami black. They have just that soft ~,w, n,lvcty feel to the touch the. ■.■'..['>■■, >_ o much admire, while at the :.;,;■ lime the material retains the firm, hard wearing qualities requisite to a good serge. Prices are 2s. ■>. lid, 2s lid, Us 0,1 per yanl.-Advt. The best brand of clothing to ,lav i< "The Prcstwell" brand, "The Kasii", of New Plymouth, is the only store m

Taranaki that stocks tliis superior clothing. Jt is made from specially cut patterns that have been tested for a number of years, and it is as near perfection as it is possible to get. "Tile Kash" has „ splendid selection of patterns in suits, ranging from 25s to o'Js 0,1, but the ones they recommend most are those at 40s Oil and 50s fid. In overcoals they keep the same brand and have some really fine 'overcoats from 255. We saw a splendid one that came from there the other day at flffs Oil. You really should see these goods. Your child's cough is no better? Remember neglected colds end in consumption. Little children like SYKES'3 CUR A COUGH because it is pleasant to take. Sold everywhere. 1/0 and 2/0. That comfortable shoe known as (he Ward shoe, with rubber heels and flexibel leather soles, 13 in full supply just now at (he Melbourne. Ask to see this wonderful shoe. The price is only 5s lid. It will give you manv shillings worth of ense.—A'lvt.

The proprietor of Beanlvshine wishes i 1 specially known that he'has kto- al I -)y time sent out samples. This floor polish is getting into public favor more every day, because it is easy, quick, beautiful, lasting and cheap, i'r.' a ti.i' All stores and ironmongers sell it --Advt.