LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 7 September 1915, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The following letters await delivery at the News Office:—"Rooms," "'A," "I.!. W.," "F.," "4," "Farm." The usual weekly meeting of tins lament Lodge 1.0. U.T. was held lust night. The liazaar for this order is to be held 011 Thursday afternoon and night.

An ■unfortunate accident befel a man named '.Ritchie at Toko oil .Saturday evening, when, during a friendly tussle, he fell and broke his leg. Jtilehie was conveyed to Stratford, where, he was afterwards removed to the Hospital. Tor the first seven months of i his year the excess of emigration over immigration was 117, as against 2,004 for the same period of 1914. For July this year the excess of emigration over immigration was 390, as aginst 297 for duly, 1914.

Last year the Kaupokonui Dairy Company made a contribution of J per cent, of its output to the Patriotic Fund. This produced £(SO 0. At the annual meeting yesterday the chairman stated that it was not proposed, to make a similar contribution this year, as the resolution Stated that it would cease on the application of a war tax. ■Dairying remains a profitable occupation for the small farmer. It \vas stated at the Southland Land Board meeting relative to a farmer who was transferring his section ojf less than 100 acres that last year he netted a return of £540 from 40 cows. Private advice has been received in Patea to the effect that Mr. (». A. Robbie, late headmaster of the Patea District High School, who resigned recently to join the Eighth Reinforcement's, 'liaa been 1 appointed Quarter-master-Sergeant to the F Company, Eighth Reinforcements at Trentbam Camp. A iMilford farmer lias produced a remarkably line crop of mangels of the long, red variety. From one acre of land, sufficient mangolds were oDtalned to feed 200 ewes, 7 cows, and 16 pigs for ten weeks, and leave about ten tons unused. Between seventy and eighty tons were obtained from a single acre. The land was prepared for the crop in the ordinary way, and no fertilisers were used. While on his recent visit to Auckland, the Minister of Defence made some remarks which indicated a fear on his part that reinforcements for the Maori Contingent might not be kept up to the mark. It is understood that within the last week such a number of Maoris have come forward for seiviec that there is no longer any doubt that the full, complements of mqn required in the immediate future in the Maori section of our soldiers will be readily made up. A great building, to house all farmers' organisations under one roof, is proposed for Wellington (states the livening Post.) A site lias been selected at the corner of llallanee, Feather,ston, and Maginnity streets. It is freehold, and the purchase price is, rough/y, £IO,OOO for three adjoining sections. Conference lialls, offices for the Farmers' Union, and a warehouse, also club and private hotel accommodation for fanners will be provided. In'fact, it will be the New Zealand headquarters for farmers, and will be known as the Farmers' Institute.

'Die dull monotony which usually characterises annual meetings of -dairy factories v.-as pleasantly relieved at Kaupokonui yesterday by the luncheon interval, ivlien an adjournment was made to the factory, where a number of ladies, including' Mesdaines Powdrill, Long, Limine, Barleyman, Sutherland, McDojiald, Young', Membery, and Miss Elliott dispensed a light repast to the shareholders, who greatly appreciated this attention. A cup of tea at the conclusion of the meeting also helped considerably to cheer the homeward way. This practice, which is customary at Kaupokonui, might with advantage be copied by other factories. The following is the bulletin respecting the patients in the military hospitals as at noon yesterday.—Trentham racecourse, sth Sept.-. Admission 15, discharges 23, remaining, 117; fith. Sept.: Admissions '2l, discharged 15, .remaining, 3 —'i; serious cases !■' o! whcli 10 are improving. Izard's: Measles admissions 2, discharged nil, remaining 10, no serious eases; Tanherenikau: Admission 2, discharges 2. remaining 1!), no serious cases; (!rey•town: Admissions 1, discharged nil, remaining. 10, no serious cases; Masterton: Admissions nil, discharges nil, remaining 1 (not serious):~ ll'aimerston North: Admissions nil, discharges 4, remaining 7, no serious cases; Wellington: 19. no serious <ases.

A meeting of the Fast End Foreshore Improvement Society was held lest night, Mr. I''. J, iiellringer presiding over a large attendance. H was decided to empower Mr. Bennoch to employ two men for a further foilnight to improve the grounds. A picnic and social will be held on Trafalgar Day (October -l.i to open the season, half of the proceeds lo be devoted to the Wounded Soldiers' Fund and the balance to the reserve. It was decided to approach the Railway Departmen-; with a view to Inning excursion fares to Mew Plymouth ni thai day, and also lo have tin- trains slopped at the reserve'. The band is also lo be asked to provide a musical prog™mine, Votes of thanks were accorded Messrs (~ A. Xolan and Co. for seed, Webster Bros, for manure. G. Ilr.innd. <!. Tippins, B, Bennoch, and C, lluial for prizes for euchre party.

At tin- itttiiuiil nuM'ilii.u (,!' at Kiiupokonui y^-ii-nlay, Mr. Shnri. o»«* of Uk! Mlpplit'i's, >.u;k<- in l'<i\cr itl' llu? tlireetcas i-mis'idi-i iuy. th ■ ii»*i ui" /iKMHJhH'lu'j'ijj;:' butti-i* litis \var in-j-toiul (»{"' I'ln'o.sc, so as lo llnvi'iitiartiTn a) llu'ir stall', v.h.t \\\- Hill lII' available lo lljflil for llu> Km|iir.'. He said Ilia): even if lie iMily ) i-i '"i\< il a ?liillihi.' would be satisJSd Id .--arriji.'e (In l oiher , r nl il' lid thai I hey mijjiit receive for eheesc. In net, lie was vvilliin; In reduce his i,wn herd sn in lid In <-iu;i!d_v any man aliit- lo |i;:ht. What they had already ,'jivcii wa-i J.olhim; In J;o;i -( about, iiiul thi'V should Ik' prepared to make seme sacrifice for their palrintisni to tin' State and 11a;;. Tin' in: lion did not tind iniU'h favor, ,Mr. I.oiijr stalld tlial, while willing to jiii'o as much ;i■> anyone, the directors must consider tinwelfare of Ihc faclory. Another supplier emphasised the l'ael that it would be inadvisable to euilail the nuiiui'aeluiv uf cheese, u.i cheese was n;nre lajnaiil"

as a food product I han luilter. 'J lie eliaii'iiuiu said that lie liopid the lime would never eonie v,!ieu lliey would have to abandon ilieeso niakiiitf hi enable more men to etillot. If it did eome, their suppliers uml l'armei», whether married or not, would share the burden and ii;jU for llio old flay. lie did not think il was necessary at present to make the change. Tim matter was then dropped.

A working Ih'c is to be held at the East End Ualliinj: lleservc on Saturday afternoon next for the purpose el' erectiu.t; the concrete bamj r..tuinla. which lias been under consideration fur some time,

EnjdMi a.iid Australian ma!!-', ex Niagara. at Auckland, will arri\o here tiii,; (Tuesday) morning by the Karawa.

An Auckland telegram announces tliat the price ui' llni:r has been reduced from CIS 15-'. to £K).

Inspector T. Hugo, Inspector of Fire Brigades, will inspect the New Plymouth and Fit/.roy brigades to-night. The J'ongaroa, paper records the. fact that the (juietude of the town was disturbed early on Saturday evening by a do;; tight.

The Wanganui Patriotic Committee yesterday 'Unanimously decided to present every man from that district joining the colours with the new Invention, combination protector and carrier.--i Press Association.

One of the features of the last St. Andrew's sale (says the Timaru correspondent of (he Christelmrch Press), was an exceptionally well-finished line of 300 two-tooth fat wethers, which were -sold at 30s per (head, a record price for such, sheep for the district. The Supreme Court will he opened at the New Plymouth Courthouse at 11 o'clock this morning. Mr. Justice Dennistoii, who will preside, arrived in New Plymouth by last night's express. To answer charges of being concerned in the recent robberies at Eltham, William Keith and Samuel White will appear before Mr. A. Crooke, S.M., at the New Plymouth Magistrate's Court this morning. The police will ask for a remand.

Two first offenders of drunkenness appeared Before Mr. A. Crooke, S.M., at the New Plymouth Police Court yesterday morning. Olio man, who did not appear, forfeited his bail, and the other, who spent the week-end in was convicted and discharged. A Wanganui telegram -says that Mr. Hope Gibbons, who has given generously ever since ills commencement of the war, yesterday handed the patriotic committee a cheque for £3OO on behalf of himself and his family, to defray tho cost of the. Wanganui pavilion in tho Soldier's Convalescent Home at Rotorua.—Press Association.

Mr. J. Connett, president of the Tarano.ki A. and IP. Association, attended the annual meeting of the Fratikley Koad Dairy Factory Company yesterday afternoon and gave an address iri regard to the work of the society and the necessity for an increased membership. All of the eighteen shareholders present agreed to join the Society, The lishing season opens in the Taranaki district on October Ist, and already anglers are preparing for their sport. From the number of fish in the rivers at the end of last season, and tlie steps which have been taken to replenish the streams, it is expected a t'ood season's sport will be obtained. Sixty-one non-commissioncd officers for the Ninth Reinforcements left Auckland for Trentham yesterday. A very largo crowd assembled 011 the platform at uie railway! station (0 bid the men good-bye. The Technical College band played appropriate selections. As the train drew away from the platform the crowd heartily cheered the soldiers, alt of whom are of fine stamp.—Press Association.

Tlie story of the great feat of Quartermaster-Sergeant Do war, the last King's Prizeman at Home, shows tlie work that riflemen can do.' Q.M.S. Dcwnr was told oil', to deal with a Turkish sniper who had been doing a lot of damage behind tlie English lines, and with tlie first shot he brought the Turk down. For this service, Q.M.S. Dewiir received the congratulations of General Egerton.

The scheme initiated by the Mayor of New Plymouth to provide labour from tlio towns to assist farmers in harvesting operations is meeting with suocess, and so far over forty business men in New Plymouth have offered their services. Steps are now being taken to communicate with farmers -to ascertain what labour will be required, and when this information is available more definite progress will bo made with tho scheme. The liaugitikei Queen Carnival, which extended over eight weeks, was concluded on Saturday night. There were seven candidates. Miss Joyce M'Kelvie, daughter of Mr. J. 'F. M'Kelvie, Carnarvon, war, elected IJueoii ( £dS2">), the next two being Miss Bull (£4202). Mrs. S. ,T Gibbons ( X237,"i). The total realised was 13.-5 2d, representing l,Bt>7 t ll!h) voles. .Mij-'s Hull led from the start till il o'clock on Saturday, when she was passed by Miss M'Kelvie. The •(intest created great excitement. At the Supreme Court. Wanganul, on •Safurday. before Mr. Justice Kdwmds and a jury of twelve, \Y. Keys churned from I*. C. Matthews t.lOl for alleged slander,. it being alleged that tlie defendant had. in tiie presence of several ivil!ie---e-', avm.-cd the pl.iinti.T of sheep stealing. The parlies were residents iu the V.'ailUitra district. Tite jury returned a verdict for the iduiuCti', with 12..1) damages, Ills Honor gave jiidgnr-nt fur that amoiin;, wit'i costs aecordin;.; to scale. An C.inuii'ii i i(i.'en, who recently reIlu lled I'l'i-m Ali;iny, -.(ale-; (,-evs tiie N'mCi IM.'io Timesi. laai the continue,l dry weal her is phiiiug havoc with and herd; up thai wav. The '.vlude district ii iili-n.'iiiely v.-!(!i.to.I lor want of moisture, and 1 ■ u-k round Xi.rlli Olag.i ili-lrict look green ill loin; ,ii i--i.ii, i|■ j, ;ll .„ ,| v i,,., -core-, an 1 jn f, b-lore he Id'; one •■.elder 1 illc I .c;:! slieco !',,r d.cir s!,iii,. I'd' fie live 111e 111 li ; elided Al.cjf 111, '! 1 e ra.n'ail in Nurlli I'laee ua-, 11!j 1 2,n0 indie.. Think tliu!, ,e Tar.tn.ikl Mrmcr-! ' ' "Ti'-e: e U a * cry •livjir leelirg in ( 'ana,la," -aid M r ; 1.. : > Mi.i v,-. "ji.n,, «l>« returned •In All.-S.fe i l liv jiie Vagara, "against tiie a/lion of the lli'jli-a I e-\i'i uuienl In pbieing the erciU nuniilii is oldel's in I lie bands of " I*ier."lit Morgan and Company, (,f >} t .\v *i oik. The Canadian.) cniuplain that their eon [,tu;c-. i:avc nut received a lair ■bare nf the bu-ine.-s I'rnni Muv>pi|, who lias given il tu I'nitcd V|;)t, K i-on-<:erns, 111 con -eij ilejice „r III'.; |!i.. ( iinatliaa llrnis accepted an order from Kiissia, involving an expenditure of Clli.lUiO IK'O. An immense wave of loyalty is sweeping over Canada, and there is tremendous military activity." Km rc.ordinary bar.inuns in men's enI irid still continue; to attract liiri/i'y ulnars (o I lie Melbourne's sjnii-annual •.'du.'tion sale. Head these remarkable bargains. Men's Ife o'd saddle troii-ers, -7s (Id; grey denims, 2s lid, double /ront.T denim.-, IU lid; coid Irousers, as lid: lloslyn boxed suits, !ils til; Oamara saddlu tweed trousers, lj| s e'd; worsted tl'uilsu's, 7s tld. Johnston Tiros., grocers, \ cw pj v . mouth, desire the public throughout Tarannki to know that all goods ordered ■will he sent promptly throw'. posi to m-nicsl railway a! ion. 'ibis cj-oeery tine, is renowned for |h„ n„ t . dt tl'eir yioccrics and the low prices lot Cttih,