LOCAL AND GENERAL

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 61, 2 September 1911, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Makuia and Arawa were within wireless range last night. The largest estate certified for stamp duty last month was that of David Murdock, Auckland, £149,525. The following axe Taranaki estates: Aubrey Cross £2647, James Sole £2515, Patrick Condon £585. The following bands have entered for the New Plymouth Sports Ground Band Contest, to be held at the Recreation Grounds on January 3, 1912:—Taranaki Garrison, Waitara Municipal, Pa-tea, Opunake and Manaia. The vital statistics for the district of New Plymouth for the month of August, as supplied by the registrar, Mr. J. S. S. Medley, are as follows: Births 30, deaths 13, marriages 6. For the corresponding month last year the figures 'were: Births 35, deaths 10, and marriages 3. In conversation with a pressman. Mr. Sousa, referred to the huge amount of £90,000 that was put through the totalisator at Riccarton during Grand National week. "I'm dead against gambling," was Mr. Sousa's comment. "Not on moral grounds. I don't go that far, but because it's no good to a man. He cannot get ahead of it unless he is a bookmaker or owns a gambling ' hell. We found that out in the States, and now the laws in the States are against gambling." / Counsel drew from plaintiff, Mr. C. A. W. Monckton, in the slander case at Pataerston North, some interesting facts of his life history. Mr. Monckton stated that he had held a position of an administrative character, involving the duties of a magistrate, in New Guinea, under the Imperial Government. On the Commonwealth Government assuming control, he -resigned the position, his health being impaired at that time, ;md came to New Zealand to reside. Mr. Monckton laid down the boundary between British and German territory in Papua., and was made an F.R.G.S.'and F.R.Z.S. A serious accident befel Mr. Win. Cutfield, of Fitzroy, yesterday afternoon. He was driving homewards in his gig from town, and when opposite Jury's Masonic. Stables the horse commenced to play up. The animal lashed out viciously, and rapidly reduced the- front of the vehicle to splinters. In, attempting to get a more secure hold of the reins, Mr. Outfield overbalanced and, it is thought, received a kick on the leg as he fell out on to the road. When picked up it was found that the leg was badly broken. He was carried into Mr. Bransgrove's shop, where Dr. Fookes was soon in attendance. The horse continued his kicking, and galloped into Cover street, where he was secured.

The subject for the morning service in the Whiteley Memorial Church tomorrow will be: "The Lord's Supperits origin, meaning and value," and in the evening Mr. Burton will' preach upon '•The Only Test of Diseiplcship." YOU SHOULD BEAR IN MIND That by using the Commercial Eucalyptus Oil, which is now bought up at'(id per lb. weight and bottle, and, on account of the large profits, pushed, you are exposing yourself to all the dangers to which the use of turpentine will expose you—irritation of kidneys, intestinal tract and mucous membranes. ]tv insisting on the OEXUfNE SANDER ELTALYPTf EXTRACT you not only avoid these pitfalls, but you have a stimulating, safe and effective medicament, the result of a special and careful manufacture. Remember: SANDER'S EXTRACT cmbodies the result of 50 years' experience and of special study, and it does what is promised; it cures and heals without injuring the constitution, as the oils on the market frequently do. Therefore, protect yourself by' rejecting other brands.

The Wairarapa Lake is said to possess an abundance of flounders and other fish at the present time. In Wellington the municipal steam rob ler is fitted wdth an attachment that breaks up a macadamised road with the greatest ease and despatch. Timber for making fruit l>oxes is becoming so scarce at Motueka, Nelson, that huge blue-gums are being cut down to supply the demand for this season. '•I did not want the Council to go to any expense, provided I could get it oil' the Government."—A candid deputationist at the Clifton County Council yesterday.

The Central and Courtenay Street Schools, which have been closed for the past fortnight, owing to the prevalence of measles, will continue closed during next week.

Dr Truby King, head of the Seaeliff Asylum, who recently purchased a dairy farm in the Tahakopa (Oatlins, Otago), purposes starting a co-operative dairy factory in that locality. The largest cargo of superphosphates ever imported into New Zealand was brought by the steamer Beckenham, which has arrived at Auckland from Osaka (Japan). The cargo totals 6750 tons, 1800 tons' of which will be landed at Auckland. A small farmer near Masterton informed an Age reporter that he has had the splendid yield of 125 per cent of lambs from his flock this season. Reports from all round the district indicate high percentages should the weather not become too cold.

Two local ladies were discussing the all-absorbing question the other day of what to wear. Said one: "I think I'll only wear a blouse to-night; that ought to do." Piped a tiny voice from the other side of the room: "Won't oo wear •o soos', Miss Smif?" The little girl didn't understand why laughter reigned for some minutes. There was on view at Ashtmrton on Monday a fine sample of thirty tons to the acre crop of potatoes, which uibout establishes a record for New Zealand. The potatoes arc similar in every way to the Up-to-date variety, and were grown by Mr S. Holland, at Tinwald. The seed, which was imported from Tcneriffe, is about perfect in shape, and free from any trace whatever of blight or defects.

Whiteley Hall was crowded last* night, when an entertainment was given by Mr. G. 11. Saunders' Biograph Pictures as a benefit to the Deacon Fund. A splendid programme was enthusiastically received by an appreciative audience, many of whom were not habitual picture-goers. As a result ol Mr. Saunders' generosity in handing over the whole of the gross proceeds of the entertainment it is expected that the Deacon Fund will benefit to the extent 01 £ 2O- , ;:.-!; Lii^

K&kas are particularly plentiful in many parts of Southland this year, and the schooner Cisborne, from Dusky Sound, reports large numbers of these birds there. She also reports that wekas, paradise ducks, and mountain ducks appeared to be more numerous than usual. It is stated that Canadian geese have also been observed in the vicinity of Dusky Sound. Kakas are also unusually plentiful at. Stewart Island this year, even in the bush surrounding Half moon Bay. Adjutant Gunn, of the Salvation Army, and Robert Hogg and James Eagle, of the Socialist Party, were each fined 5s and 7s costs at the* Magistrate's Court, Wellington, for remaining in a certain place when ordered to move on by the police. The prosecutions wore the outcome of the recent street scenes at anti-militarist meetings. All the defendants expressed regret, and the magistrate inflicted nominal fines under the circumstances, but emphasised that tug police must be obeyed. Major-General Godley states, with regard to the indignation in Auckland over the order to the Territorials to get their hair cut: "There is no such regulation, and "there never was any intention of making any regulation to this effect." The suggestion of the Stail-Sergoant-Major was not an order at all, and was evidently made by an over-zeaJous noncom, with the idea of trying to get the men to look as smart as possible in the citizen army. "There is not the slightest objection on the part of the military authorities to a man wearing his hair in any way he pleases," said Major-General God-ley; "either on his head or his face. I wish to make that point quite clear." Before leaving New Plymouth Mr. W. 11. Skinner left a guinea to be donated to the fund for the purchase of an electric motor to be used in the New Plymouth Technical School. Mr. Sandford and his pupils some time ago assisted the Scenery Preservation tSociety in the erection of substantial memorial crosses at Mahoetalii, Huirangi, and at C-orbett road, over the graves of Maoris killed in engagements there, the crosses being of totara, with inscriptions in Maori carved by the boys' woodwork classes and supplied by Mr. S. Percy Smith. The class "cast its bread upon the waters," and the result is a handsome donation towards the cost of installing the muchneeded electric motor ("the Major's baby") in the local woodwork room. This donation carries a departmental subsidy of £1 for £l. Any others desirous of assisting should communicate with the instructor or the technical organiser.

There was a good, attendance at a social hold in the Westown Hall on Thursday night, as a wind up to the scries of euchre parties. Dancing was the principal attraction, and was kept up joyously until the early hours on a capital floor, to excellent music supplied by Messrs. Pearson (piano) and Putt (violin). Mr. >Tt. Ridland had control of the door, and kept the toll rolling merrily. During the evening several songs were rendered "by Miss Penwartlen and Mr. .T. Lovell, whilst an extra was played by Mrs. Loosen. After a sumptuous supper, which was duly appreciated, Mr. Grant, in a short speech, returned thanks to those wlio had attended during the winter, and also to those who, by playing, ljart assisted in making the evenings so enjoyable. He then presented the trophies to those who had won the most games throughout the series. This proved to be very close. For the ladies' trophy, a handsome companion, Miss ]?. Wills and Miss N. Antridge had tied with (1(1 games, and the latter won tho play-off. The gentlemen's trophy was also a companion, and this was annexed by Mr. F. Sole, with 04 games. IT DAZZLES THE WORLD. Xo discovery in medicine has ever created one i|uarter of the interest that has been caused by Dr. Sheldon's New Discovery for Coughs and Colds. It has brought relief in the most hopeless case.-. when all else has failed. Price Is (id and .'is. Obtainable everywhere. No dairyman or farmer can afTi.nl to be without a copy of Sykes's Journal Far 1911, It is compiled in s very interesting manner, and in addition to it- gienf utility on the farm has much ini'"rmation that must prove invaluable. Tallies for recording each dav's milkini' fur the year 'are given, also H'cmu; at'. 1 • .if stock purchased and sold, breeding 'uble, herd register, seed sowing table, i>t':. In fact the Journal is full of information thatvevery dairyman must know to be successful. Copies can be obtained on application—Advt.

There are in New Zealand 99 native village schools, six mission schools subject to inspection by the Education Department, ami nine, boarding schools affording secondary education to Maoris—a total of 114 schools for the primary purpose of giving instruction to the .Maori.

At the exhibition'of the North British Academy x of Arts, held at York recently, Mr Sydney Wales White, son of Rev. J. 11. White, of I'atca, had the honor of having one of hi* pictures hung. The painting is described by the Yorkshire Herald as a beautiful figure study entitled "Perception" and is highly spoken of. Mr White had the honor of being elected a member of the Academy at the same time.

A'-, noticeable feature of the dairying industry, said Mr. Neilsen, an ex-cUreotor of the Cheltenham Daily Coy., is that those farmers who aie the origin*! settlers of the district are not dairying, because they can afford to do without it; but those who have bought land at high prices are milking cows, being compelled to follow the more arduous though more profitable industry in order to make a payable percentage on their outlay.— Ftilding Star. A calf wandered into Port Fairy (Vic.) fire station late one night last week and the consequence was that every fireman in the town left his liome hurriedly. The animal, in it>» wanderings, became entangled in the 'bell rope ; and its efforte to free itself were accompanied by wild clangings. When the disturbed firemen arrived they met the calf being led out of the station by the manager of the gasworks, who had released the unfortunate animal from its predicament. One and a quarter million dead flies in one heap, being three feet high and five feet wide, represent the slaughter wrought by small boys'as the outcome ot a fly-killing contest which has lately ended at San Antonio, Texas. Robert Basse, twelve years old, carried off. first prize of £2 with a: record of 484,320 dead flies. The contest Was the result of an anti-fly campaign started by medical experts, who attribute the spread of many diseases to the little insect.