LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 133, 3 July 1909, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A revival a ihc llax industry is predicted iby a Wellington merchant, who stated that there is a possibility of 400 extra men being put' on the Mukerua swamp works in August. The outlook at the Foxton mills is also expected to improve at an early date.—Dominion. An old man j named McDonald, who has been sleeping on the gasworks premises for some/time past, was arrested the other evening by Constable Liston and brought betore Mr. H. S. Fitzherbert, S.M., on a charge of being on the premises without lawful excuse. The accused was sentenced to fourteen days'"imprisonment with hard labui,t.nis being his first recorded offence of this kind.

■ Petty thieving is reported to be mmpant in the Uruti district. A resident complains that the other day he had; a hundredweight of wire removea irom his homestead gate. Since then he has again suffered at the hands of the thief or thieves, a .consignment of aOlbs of fencing staples having been taken from the corner of (the Mangamanoe muu. A watch has been, set, and the offender will receive aj warm time if he is detected. I

A large ainojunt of correspondence was read at the fast meeting of the local •branch of th* JV.CT.U. Departmental reports for tjic June month were encouraging. News received from auxiliary unions wag cheering, showing that greater inlerjest was being taken in the work. An urgent appeal was made for cast-off clothing, especially for children, which ran be left at the residence of Mrs. J. Wi Boon, sen., Duller Street, next to tie. Seventh Day Adventist Church ' '.

The Railway Social Club's progressive euchre party, and dance last night in the Brougham Street Hall was, as usual, a great success. There was a large attendance, and the club's arrangements were very ■ conveniently arranged for patrons. When the last bell went, and Ihe count took place, it was found that the ladies' prizes had been won by Sirs. Stewart (first and Miss Cowling (second). The gentlemen's prizes fell to Mr. D. licaidon (first) and Mr. 0. George (second). After a capital supper had been served an enjoyable dance was held. Mrs. George supplied capital music and Messrs Maxwell and Ruddy were the .UC.'e The annual ball of the Fitzroy Volunteer Fire Brigade was held in the i'ltzroy Hall on Thursday. With a good lloor, excellent music, a splendid supper, and ttn ideal evening for danchg, the large number present enjoyed them-1 selves thoroughly. The arrangements had been excellently carried out. The hall was gaily decorated with Hags lent by Mr. It. Cock. Music was suppli'd by Mrs. George's orchestra, and Foreman Parkin and Firemen Aroa and Tar iter acted as M.C's. The bountiful and tasty supper spread in a large marquee lent by Mr. A. Lealand, reflected great credit on th e ladies' committee—Mcsdames W. H. Griffiths, R. Parkin, R. Bellringer, J. Kibby, Francis, Hall, and Lamb. The supper tables were- decorated by Miss Outfield.