LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 185, 14 January 1915, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Since the erection of the children's ward by the Hawera Hospital Board the six beds have been constantly occupied. The new ward has so far shown that it was very much needed.

The Eltliam Co-operative Dairy Company made 70401bs cheese during the past month, and pay out at the rate of Is per lb of butter fat supplied the substantial sum of £11,455. The pay out oil butter, at lid per lb, is £482. The total pay-out is therefore £11,883.

A glut of fruit as far as some varieties are concerned, is being experienced ill North Auckland. In one instance an orchardist got rid of a heavy crop of plums at the rate of 6d per case, the buyers bringing their own eases. Other growers, who shipped plums to Auckland, got even a lower return. The same price of sixpence per case was realised for the fruit, but out of it they had to pay fourpencc each for the cases, also the .steamer freight.

The freezing works erected at Wliakntn, Hawkc's Bay, according to the designs of Mr A. S. Mitchell, of Wellington, will be. opened next week. The manure and tallow plants were supplied by Messrs W. Cable and Co., the, refrigerators by Messrs John Chambers and Sons, and the electric lighting plant by Messrs F. S. Greonshiclds, all of Wellington. The works are capable of putting through 2000 sheep per day. The cost of the buildings and land was about £70,000.

The exploits of the venturesome Gevlnan cruiser which now lies a shattered wreck on the beacli at Cocos Tsland, had a serious efl'oet oil the export of paraffin wax from British Burma, one of Ihe big sources of the world's simply On that account the local candle works at Kaiwarra (controlled by Lever Bros.!, ran pretty short towards the end of the year, but stocks will be replenished en the arrival of the Aparima 'now in the south), which has fifty tons of vrax for the Kaiwarra works. She will be the first direct cargo steamer t-j arrive in Xew Zealand from Burma since the Emden was accounted for.

Shoddy boots have been for some years an article of trade in New Zealand. In appearance they are difficult for anyone not in the trade'to tell from the genuine all-leather article. Even their price is not always so low as to raise a suspicion. It is a rainy day that brings out the truth. Henceforth the shoddy boot will have to declare itself by bearing a legible label or stamp setting forth the materials by which it is made. The genuine leather sole and upper I parts of the boot will not be required to be branded with the fact. The penalty for a breach of the regulations is a fine not exceeding .ClO, so far as stamping is concerned, but to sell boots with shoddy soles unstamped and as leather soles, the retailer runs a risk of being fined £2O.

A wedding celebrated at St. Patrick's Cathedral on Thursday afternoon (says the Auckland Herald) narrowly escaped a tragic termination. The happy couple had left the church amid a shower of confetti, and, accompanied by the two little bridesmaids, were seated in their carriage, when the horses bolted. The driver, who had been closing the carriage door, still held the reins, but turning a corner one of these broke, and tho carriage careered unchecked, but fnr the brakes, down the steep slope of Vyndlu.m street. The sight of the swaying carriage and the galloping horses horrified the wedding guests, whese demonstrations had been primarily responsible for the animals taking fright. Nearing the bottom of Wyndbam street, the carriage narrowly missed some street excavations, and dasfied across Queenstreet. Here, one of the. horses slipped and fell, the other dragging it along until both animals lost their feet, and the whole conveyance was brought to a standstill. Another carriage conveyed tile bride and bridegroom back to the church, but it was some time before they were sufficiently recovered from their alarming experience to continue the festivities. The horses were not severely injured, thougli one was consul, erably cut about the legs.

American financiers firmly believe that the war will result in Germany being compelled to pay so large an indemnity that her international credit will be destroyed, at least temporarily. For this reason the important internatioal financial houses are (says a New York mcssngij attempting to bring about a complete settlement of the existing German credits there, and are even offering to compromise at a loss in order to end the matter, and save, themselves greater losses in the future. So persistent is the effort to end the German credits that the German exchange is now three points below normal. This contrasts with the British sterling exchange, which is ten points above normals Under ordinary circumstances German gold would be shipped from Germany to New York to restore the balance, but Germany has no gold available for shipping, and the 'war indemnity which financiers believe she must eventually be forced to pay will make it impossible for her to possess gold for export purposes for a long time to come, llence the scramble among the financial houses interested to take what they can get now. This is the firft indication given on the money market in Now York of the opinion held in the most important financial circles regarding the outcome of tho war.

A CIIRISTCIII'RCTI NURSE CURED OF KIDNEY COMPLAINT IVY DR. SHELDON'S GIN PILIX. "While following my avocation us ;i nurse for a long time T have'been suffering with Kidney Complaint in ita worst form, with all its usual painful symptoms," writes Mrs. E. Evans. 38 Durham street, Sydenham, Ciiristc.hurch, New Zealand. "You may imagine my sufferings while having to do nurse's duties to her patients. I liad no freedom from pain, night and day. and 'had vetv little sleep. I tried everything advertised, but they were of no use. By accident T noticed an advertisement on a slip of paper about Dr. Sheldon's Gin rills, and half-heartedly I started giving them a trial. My avocation as nurse getting me so much professional advice gratis X naturallv thought it would turn out like most advertised cures. In a very short time I was surprised at the good work they were doing, and am now cured nnd in better health and strength Until ever I was, and I shall make it ray business to impress upon nil sufferers the value of Dr Shch'cn's Gin Pills." Dr. ShfH«n's Cim Pills arc sold at Is 6fl and 2s fid. Obtainable everywhere.

Lovers of music will be pleased tc (hear that Mr Van Heck's orchestra has been engaged to play on both days of the Taranaki Jockey Club's autumn meeting.

The liltham Co-operative Dairy Co '3 pay-out for this month amounts to i1f,583—1i ; 455 on acjount of iheesamaking, ax Is per lb of butter-fat, u.i<l £428 on aico.int vf butter-making .it lld per lb.

The ISorough Council last nig'it accepted the tender of Mr CI. Sjykw, o* Wellington, for the erection of the c.tlleds in wiiint'.'tiun with tile tramway scheme. rite amount of the tender was £2.300. Altogether ten tenders wen:eeeived.

In connection with t'l'e Grand Garden Fete to be held in Pukekura Park on February 4, there will be a doll-dressing 'competition for girls under 12 and 'girls from 12 to 10. Free dolls are obtainable at the Victoria League Room, -1!) Devon Street, on Friday afternoon, fiom 2to 4 p.m.. It is to be hoped that there will be a large demand for them, as t'tis affords girls who may noo otherwise be able to do mucli for the patriotic fvrids the opportunity to help to swell ,me of the funds.

Teaching evidently does not yet offer sufficient inducement fft parents to allow their bovs to adopt it as a profession. The Taianaki Education Board has just received its annual batch of applications .for positions as pupil teachers and probationers, and o£ the twenty-five received, ouly two were from boys.

From Messrs. Goldwater Bros, we have received a cony of that excellent publication, "The Usher Dial'}'," issued by Messrs Andrew Usher and Co., whisky distillers, of Edinburgh'. Apart from the diary there is a valuable almanac, and the -booklet contains much information, with several illustrations, in reference to sporting and athletic records and modern inventions.

The abundance of feed in tho Tarauaki pasture lands was a gladsome sight "yesterdiy -for Mr S. Hunter. M.P.. of ilawke's Bay. "On the other side.' ,tlie country ii parched, and stockownere are in .t Lad way. "But you haven't fry stock on tho land,'' said Mv Hunter to Mr H. Okey, M.P.. hist night, "I saw grass so high/' and ho measured off a c< irple of feet with his hands, "lint not a li'"':nl of stock anywhere." Either •he i>uwd the farms at milking-timc. or else the grass vras taller than he indicated.

' W-) are g/mv to 1 oat last season'i figures thi; year, and last season was a particularly good one," said the Prime Minister on Tuesday, speaking of the possibilities of the export trade for tho year (reports the Dominion). "So far as it is possible to judge, exports from New Zealand this 'season will exceed in volume those of last season. The drought on the Fast Coast of the North Island and in the Auckland district will i ndoubtedly affect the output of dair,' 'produce from those districts, but. this deficiency will be -made up by (tlier districts. Tr. Ilax and lcavri gum our expoits will be reduced, but I an. confident that the total value of our exports vill be greater this year than last year."

Mount Egmor.t is retaining its reputation as a tourist and health resort, and all the houses are having a good <c-a son. The Dawson Falls Hcuse is still full. A ,party numbering eighteen to twenty, with Gu'idc Murphy, did the top from the Falls House yesterday under spa ially good conditions. A thin layer of cloud was encountered on the climb, but at the summit it was beautifulv clear. Among thos? making tuc Wat were llr and Mrs Walker and Mrs D'M-cv Robertson, of New Plymouth, and Mr Kelly, of Wanganui. The snow was in perfect condition, and the party mioyed splendid glbsading for ahoiu. 1700 feet. The Kivviiga Brass Band ure visiting the Ifttfa on Sunday next, and will give a sacred concert—Post.

The sea coast lias an irresistible attraction for campers in the summer time. Country residents gravitate to our seaside for the holiday season, communing the pleasures of the sea beach with the other attractions of the town. On tile other "hand town rodents desirous ot a change and preferring for a while tne quiet solitude of the country to the liurlv burly of the town get as close to nature as"■possible and camp m some secluded nook along the sea coast, between New Plymouth and Opunake are several such camping parties, onei being located on the Pitone beach and haying an enjoyable time. A correspondent at tie "front" writes: Last week a party of croquet playera from Opunake tried conclusion:, with the Pitone "invmcibles. After & most interesting and exciting came Pitone proved victorious by a small margin. The visitors were lv»spitably entertained at the kws.k. A local enthusiast r nas offered a cup for competition between the two aides, at future annual camps.

The Mangaweka correspond cut of the Wellington Post writes: "Some four or five weeks ago Arthur Rottman*, the young German .who stands charged with a triple murder of an atrocious nature at Ruahine, made an attempt to join Ike Expeditionary Reinforcements. During his frequent visits to Mangaweka he became acquainted >nth Mr. S. M. Dixon, a Justice of the Peace and aetin" captain in the Ninth Regiment. .10 informed Mr. Dixon that he had made an effort to get naturalised and showed liim certain correspondence. One letter us to character was from the captain oi a Wellington vessel, and another letter was from a. well-known Wellington Justice of the Peace I,'commending that Rottmann be granted naturalisation. The Department of Internal Affairs, however, refused the application b.:ea<i;;e Rottmann was not personally known to the Wellington Justice who bad made tho recommendation for three months as required by law. Rottmann asked Mr. Dixon to do what he could for him to enable him to join tlie forces. Mr. Dixon reminded him that he was a Gernian subject, but Rottmann replied: "I wouldn't fight for the Kaiser; 1 d light for the British." Nothing further was done in the matter. Rottmann is well known to many people in this township, especially to Constable Essen, to whom he frequently reported hims"lf in terms of his parole. Not long ago lie rendered valuable assistance to the police in arresting a German who had become demented. ' Rottmann states that lie is the only son of a well-known German who holds a very high position in the German Railway Department, arid that his parents placed him on board a British training ship some years ago. YOU SHOULD BEAR IN MIND, That by using the commercial eucalyptus oil, which is now bought at Cd per lb. weight and bottled, and on account of the large profit pushed, you aro exposing yourself to all the dangers to which the use of turpentine will expose you—irritation of the kidneys, intestinal tracts and mucous membrane. By insisting on the GENUINE SANDER'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, you not only avoid these pitfalls, but you have a stimulating, safe and effective medicament, the result of a special and careful manufacture. A trial will at once convince. Quality in a small dose distinguishes it from the bulky and dangerous products. Remember: SANDER'S EXTRACT embodies the result of 50 years' experience and of special study and it docs as promised; It heals and cures without injuring the constitution, as the oils on the market frequently do, Therefore, protect yourself by. rejecting other brands. SANDER'S EXTRACT posseses curative properties peculiarly ? ts own, and can be used with per fee- 4 b) computed in • c-un'Js and shillings. siii: , _