LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 3 August 1915, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The increase in the circulation of the Daily News during the past twelve months lias been so considerable as to | outstep the capacity of our printing press. To cope with the demand we have just installed a rotary stereotype machine, similar in typo to those used in the large cities. This will enable us to print at'the rate of twelve thousand copies an hour, which means we will be able to materially expedite the leaving of our motors that distribute the News throughout Central and southern Taranaki, as well as to ensure an earlier delivery in New Plymouth and district. This will be a great relief to us, and we hope it will prove as great a cojivenienee to our ri .liters. Parents, <>r nf kin, are to be permitted to travel free on the railways to visit soldiers in the various eainps in Ne.w Zealand who may be reported to be seriously ill. A i.l.v in Tiinuru received a letter la-. i 1 el; from a relative in Canada, wiu. Mentioned that the last Canadian regiment te leave for the front included seven millionaires.

It 'is reported that several of the wounded soldiers who returned to New Zealand by tlie Willochra were sa shaken by their, experiences abroad that tliey hsive been admitted to the Porirua mental hospital. Jn a letter from the British Admiral in tlie North Sea to tlie Hon. T. Mackenzie, High. Commissioner for New Zealand, Sir John Jellieoe says, inter alia: — "I feel it- a great honor to write to you as representing . New Zealand, as the ment work of the New Zenlanders in the Gallipoli Peninsula, and their magnificent courage and tenacity, has filled us with feelings of. the deepest' admiration, You may he Interested to learn that, Captain Halsey, ef the New Zealand. is about to join mv sta(T._ I feel 1 am depriving tlie 'gift ship' of a most valuable officer, but I hope and believe that his successor will maintain tlie high standard of efficiency of the ship."

One of the wounded who returned to New Zealand by the Willochra declares that- the French are using Turpenite as an explosive at the Dardanelles. He b:i;-e; his assumption on the fact that when his company were about to enter a Turkish trench, during a ciiargi the Turks in the trench were in attitiwlii of defence. Someone cried out, ''Dog m, hoys, these fellows are alive," it was not until the trench was enL'.'od that the Turks were found to be dead. ''Tlie last Education Act ho* dealt one of the bitterest blows »g*inst the country schools that it is possible to deal," said a speaker at the annual meeting ot the Wellington Educational Institute last week. The opinion was generally expressed that the scholarship regulations practically made it impossible for country children to obtain scholarship*. Another retrograde step taken by the Act was in the direction of coaching, "an iniquitous practice," which was rendered likely in the Wellington province.

Reports of the damage done by the recent floods in the districts towards Wliangamomona confirm the worst fears (says the Stratford Post). A visitor to Stratford stated that in the Kiore station yard several eows had met their fate, and he knew of at least six skins oi the bodies which hart found lodgment in the yard having been brought to fin atford. The numlber of pigs also among the mud is not yet definitely known, but they were considerable. At the Wliangamomona tunnel the scene was remarkable one, the mouth of the tunnel being blocked alnw>s;t to the roof, while inside among the debris was a sixty-foot white pine tree twelve feet in circumference, which showed the strength of the flood waters, In places, the rubbish and mud accumulated to within a few feet of the telegraph wires. In the opinion of the settler the line to Whangaiuomona might be opened by Wednesday at the earliest, hut then sini'ply a track would be free for the passage of rolling stock. As to when normal conditions would he reached was but a matter for conjecture. The next flood waters, he said, would cause further slips and block the line for months. At present about, 100 men are employed in the d iv and night shifts clearing the obsti lid ions.

Tl.i heavy railway grades on the Wel-liugton-Taraaiaki railway line were dis-> eusml in the House on Wednesday last. The Minister of Railways informed Mr. Witch that there is no present, intention of undertaking the deviation between Mntarawa and Turakina. There are no funds available at the present time for Hit' -work, mid in view of the financial stringency resulting from the war it is not practicable to say when the work can be put in hand. Mr. Veitcli said that the expenses of working trulli;: over the heavy grades were enormous. Trains had to he run with ah) engines. Mr. Leslie Reynolds had lui'\eyed a route, which would provide 1 grade out of Wangaimi. the steepest '•art of which would be 1 in 70, and the heaviest in the other direction 1 in 75. The cost of the deivaiiuu would be .CI2S,l.'iO, an expenditure thoroughly justi-, lied by the big economy resulting. A large number of men were out of work in Wunganui. and lie appealed to the •Minister of Railways to undertake the deviation and give them a chance. Mi'. Edward Newman said the Wangaehu grade was almost as bad a, political railway as the Ri'inutaka, and must have cost the country hundred* of thousands of pounds, though a much belter route was available. The Government, however. should nut accept Mr. Leslie Reynolds' report without another survey, as the country wa,s now clear, and a route could be picked without the necessity lor a tunnel or going over the Turakina Kill. The Hon. W. H. Herrics stated thai the grade mentioned by the speakers was one which would be tackled as soon as funds were available. However, il was useless starling the work utile#? flic Department could be sure of finishing it promptly.

IF THEY JIAVK THE SXUFFLKS. If your ehildren have the smilVles, sore (liro.it or watery oyes, do not, hesitate to give them a dose of Chamberlain's Cough Itemed}'. Chamberlain's Coutfti lieniedy heads tlie list as tlie most infective treatment for coughs, colds croup whooping cough, :ind is (he one remedy that etui always (lie depended upon to give spec 'y relief. Sold by all CkomWi and Storekeepers,

.11 is vMiiiwtml that tUer« arc at present two milium carcases of frozen meat iu store in New Zealaud. During the week ended .July 27, butter to the value of £ISSS and cheese to t.he value of £6OOO were exported from New Plymouth port. The llrst shipment of green peas from Nelson was received at Wellington on Saturday. The sample was fair, and realised 3s 3d per peck. A Dunedin telegram states that the new award, which prohibits stewards of steamers accepting tips from the travelling public, came into force to-day. The vital statistics for the month of July in the district of New Plymouth (Mr. J. S. S. Medley, registrar) are as follow:—1915: Births 44, deaths 11, marriages !); 1914; Births 39, deaths IS, marriages 11. ' The Masterton hospital had a narrow escape from destruction by fire yesterday, the dryiug room and kitchen being gutted. The damage is estimated at about £ooo,—Press Association, A deputation of the W.C.T.U. waited on the Mayor of Christchurch to protest against raffles for patriotic purposes. The Mayor defended the practice, anil referred the deputation to the members of Parliament.—Press Association. The Customs duties collected at the port of New Plymouth for the month of July amounted to £3702 17s sd, and the beer duty to '£o7 Os. The amounts for the corresponding period of last year were £3485 and £B3 12s.

Captain Norton, of the Paloona, which arrived at Wellington on Sunday from Dunedin and Lyttelton, reports that when crossing Cook Strait a large quantity of logs and driftwood, covering a very considerable area, was encountered. Ibo price of bread in most of the Sauth Island towns and in some of the North Island towns lvas been reduced by J /.«l per loaf. The question is being asked when the price is to he reduced in New Plymouth.

A 15011 o£ the late Ira D. Sankey, evangelist and hymn-writer, is being sued "by liia wife for divowe and alimony. She alleges habitual intemperance. intolerable cruelty, and desertion, also that Sankey is worth oyer '£lo,ooo. Albert Parker, a messenger at the New Plymouth Hospital, who, has been missing since last Thursday night, was found wandering about the streets yesterday morning by Dr. E. A. Walker. Parker was removed to the hospital, where he is being ca>cd for. As yet he hr.s given no account of his wanderings or any explanation of his action. It is reported from the Upper Waitotara that a po»uliar blockage of logs lias occurred on the junction of the Makakaho stream and the Waitotara river. The logs are piled high for about threequarters of a milo up the Makakalia stream. While the flood was at it* height people were able to walk across 011 top of them well out of the water, and now that the flood has gone do all the logs remain there.

The Normanby Horticultural Society held its tliirty-Bixth annual meeting on Saturday last. There was a fair attendance, Mr. If. J. Linn (president) being in the chair. As a result -of the past year's working, a balance of cl?r £'lo was shown, which is the largest credit for sunn; years. The membership has largely increased, ana the energy shown by the executive promises a still further strengthening in membership. No effort is likely to be spared to bring the society up to its old standard. The monthly meeting of the Hawera Chamber of Commerce was held at the secretary's office last evening. Present: Messrs Hone (chairman), Struck, Blair, Smith, and Mangesen, A letter was read from the Agricultural Department notifying that an honorary representative in the person of Mr. I!. L. Gall hod b-'C>. appointed, that Mr. Chishdlni had gone to Wellington to represent Hawera :it the Chamber of Commerce conference, opening on 4tli inst. It was decided to draw the attention of the Railway Department to the necessity for an overhead bridge on the Stewart Road, close to To Roti railway station. The usual weekly meeting of the Egmont Lodge 1.0. G.T. was opened last night by Bro'. Peppcrell, C.T., the programme for the evening being the installation of officers as follows: —C. I'., Bro. N. White; V.T., Sis. L. White; secretary, Sis. ]). Blanchard; assistant secretary, Bro. L. F. Peppcrell; jnr. sec., Sis. Tliompstone; treasurer, Sis. Smith; chap., Sis. Bielb.v; guard, Bro. H. RccKitt; marshal, Bro. \V. Bransgrove; Sent., Bro. C. 11. Maunder; pianist, Sis. Watson; reporter, Sis. Blanchard; librarian, Bro. G 11. Maunder. The lodge was closed at 9.30 p.m. by the Chief Templar, Bro. N. White.

In connection with the movement for the revival of interest in Taranaki A. and P. Association, the president (Mr. J. S. Connett) addressed the shareholders of the Warea Dairy Company at the annual meeting yesterday. The address, which was on the same lines as at previous meetings, w.as attentively listened to. At the conclusion the following additional members were obtained* Mosdames M. A. Miller and F. Xiarkin", Messrs 11. Corliett, A. Cassic, P. A. Putt J ft. Koss, \V. H. Julian, J. Lawn, K. Julian, H. Rumlmll, I'. Raven, 0. Wells, A. Clothier, and W. B. Smith. Canada is expecting" a record wheat

crop this rear, and she is very mue.i concerned about petting her shipments to the world's markets. This is d uc to the shortage of ships. Mr. J. C. WatKo;i. ex-Labor Prime Minister of the Commonwealth, says when be was in Canada the people recognised they were in for a serious time owing to the dilttcultv .mentioned.

Attention is culled to the sale <f furniture of account of Captain McDonnoil. This was originally set down for Wednesday next, but on account of the patriotic demonstration falling on that day the sale will now be held to-day week, 10th, inst., in the Coronation Hall.

An election of two members to represent parents 011 the New Plymouth Hifth School Board of Hovernors will be held 011 August 10. dominations close nt noon oil Monday, August !), the necessary nomination papers being obtainable from the secretary of the board, Mr, >V, Bcwley. THERE IS OXLY ONE SAXDER'S EXTRACT, and that is why the people insist on gutting it, and why they reject the many inferior substitute?. and the cheap and frequently harmful "just as good." The GEXUIXE •SANDERS' EXTRACT is free from the objectionable qualities of the common eucalyptus oils and the so-called 'extracts.' SAXDER'S EXTRACT is the most powerful antiseptic and healing remedy that can be used with safety; It prevents and eui;cs all infectious diseases. influenza, colds, fevers, smallpox, diphtheria, flatulenct, dyspepsia, diarrhoea, dysentery an:l kidney troubles. SAXDER'S EXTRACT applied to ulcers, •burns, sprains, cuts, inflamed skin, etc., gives immediate relief and cures permanently. Reliability, effectiveness and sufetv are the great satisfaction of SAX--0 Ell'S EXTRACT,

Aii Oulcr iii-Coimcil gazetted last evening prohibits the export of scbeelite from New Zealand to any destination. A most successful gala was held in Nelson yesterday in aid of the »iek and wounded soldiers fund, resulting in £I2OO being raised. Within eight days, by jieans of produce fairs, competitions, and to-day's events, the funds have been increased by ;C2400, in addition to which £4OO wus raised in Motueka. All parts of the district co-operated.—Press Association.

In his report on the health of tko Saiuoan garrison at the week-end th« Administrator (Colonel Logan) states that the general health is good. The wireless operator, E, Croucher, is suffering from enteric fever, and the following from minor troubles;— Corporal C. E. Kelly, Privates W. Martin, W. Alexander, C. .1. Johnstpn, 11. E. Codd, M. .T. Dunn, and IT. Bennett. All are doing well.—Press Association.

At the Druids' lodge room last evening Bro. W. P. Nicoll presided over a good attendance of members, Qorroiipondenco was received from several lodges re the sale of carnival tickets in aid of the Wounded Soldiers' Fund. Some very important matters are set down for discussion by the lodge on quarter night, August 30, so it is hoped all members will endeavor to be present, The annual meeting of the South Tara-" naki Automobile Association was held in the Hawera, County Council Offices Inst night, the president (Mr. A. B. Touks) occupying the chair, There was a fair attendance. The report and bal-ance-sheet were presented and adopted. The finances were shown to be in a healthy condition, the credit balance being £5 4s. In a very lengthy report, reference was made to the want of support by motorists, for although 340 are' registered in the district the association has a membership of 30 only; also, that while the association's best thanks ara - due i) the Eltham County Council for consideration of suggestions the sauie could not be extended to the Hawera' County Council. The association decided to place motor cars at the disposal of nuraeß and patients in the Hawera hospital whenever convenient. The matter of runs during the summer months was discussed, and many suitable places were suggested. The following officers were elected for the ensuing season:—President, Mr. A. S. Tonksj vice-presidents, Messrs F. ft. Kimbell and D. J. Willis; committee, Messrs Graves, O'Callaghan, Nalder, Willis, and B*. Thompson.; hon, secretary and treasurer, Mr. A. W. Webster.

,The re-arranged time-table of the New Plymouth and Breakwater motor 'blW appears elsewhere in this issue. Morey's Squeezed-out Sale is daily attracting hundreds of people. Has it attracted you yet. Turn to the advertisement in another column. Will those ladies who have kindly promised dishes for the ball in aid of the Wounded Soldiers' Fund please hav« them ready early on Thursday morning, when they will be called for. . In connection with- the ball In aid of th Wounded Soldiers' Fund, as so many gifts of flowers and sweets have been received, it is intended to have a stall for these. It is also proposed to further augment the fund b> the sale of pmali silk flags which are being used to decor- . ate the supper table. The proprietor of the Moser Poultry Farm, Napier Street, Hawera, is showing considerable enterprise in improving the strain of poultry. lie has arriving this week from America six and two cockerels of the leghorn strain, t which, landed here, will cost him just on £l5O. Two of these birds were prwe takers before leaving America. The .outlay is heavy, but the better Btrains are very expensive in America, and ry no means easy to secure.