LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 27 November 1915, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Eltham Argus states that most of the men in the dairy factories- in that district intend to enlist at the close of the season.

Dr. Thacker, M.P., in urging a local camp for Christchurch, says that already £1,000,000 to £1,250,000 has been spent in Wellington on the camp there.

The continued absence of rain is causing great losses in crops in North Otago. The season's outlook'is gloomy, as feed is becoming very scarce. The dairying season in the Marlborough district promises to put up a record for high prices tiiis year. The Linkwater Dairy Company paid out Is SVad per lb for butter-fat last month, which is probably a record for the district. • ' ' In regard to the" petitions which were recently presented to the Government, praying for a remission of the sentence on Alice Parkinson, who received a life sentence on a charge of murder at Napier, it is understood that the Executive has decided, after receiving the report of the Chief Justice, to take no action. Although the service to be held in St. Mary's Church to-morrow afternoon in connection with the consecration of the new additions to the church is primarily for children, it is hoped that there will be a good attendance of parents and other adults. The actual consecration service will take place, at the morning service, and the Bishop of Auckland will conduct all the services. The executive of the New Zealand Catholic Federation has passed a resolution that, whilst not opposed to the principle of grants to denominational bodies for patriotic purposes, it does emphatically protest against the action of the Dunedin Patriotic Committee in discriminating between particular denominations in allocating moneys subscribed by the general public. There was a collision in Lower Brougham Street a little after five o'clock last night, that might easily have resulted in a fatality. Mr. Hooker, the borough foreman was riding on a motorcycle round the corner of King Street when he dashed into the back of a car owned by Mr. Vincent of Okato, standing opposite the Royal Hotel. Mr. Hooker was thrown clear on to the footpath and escaped a serious injury, but his machine suffered as did the back of the motor-car.

The Bishop of Auckland, who is now in Now Plymouth as the guest of Archdeacon and Mrs. Evans, has appointed Thursday evening next, December 2, foil the institution and induction of the Kev. H. A. Favell as the first vicar of the new parochial district of Te Henui and Bell Block. By the formation of the new parish the little church of Holy Trinity, Te Henui, the oldest church in Taranaki, becomes a parish church after an existence of more than seventy years.

A sarcastic woman ratepayer wrote to the Mount Eden Borough Council in terms of gentle raillery as follows: "Will you please send as soon as convenient a squad of men with scythes to mow the grass and weeds on the footpath just outside my front gate! It will repay you to send a full complement of men, as the hay you will bo able to stack will amply pay their wages. ' Please remedy the nuisance at once, or you may also be saddled with the costs of a big doctor's bill." Her grievance is to have satisfaction in due course.

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company's annual balancesheet shows that the amount available is £147,851. Tile directors recommend the payment of a final dividend of 2 1 / i per cent, on preference stock, making 5 per cent, for the year, and also 5 per cent, on ordinary stock, leaving £81,405 to be carried forward from the liquidator of the New Zealand Land Association, Ltd., £sfJ,'Soo will be applied to writing down the premises, and the balance will be carried to reserve,—Tress Association.

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd.. have received the following cablegram from their London house, under date 23rd iust.: Tallow: We quote the present spot values for the following descriptions, fine mutton 51s fld per cwt., good beef 50s 9d per cwt., mixed *ss per cwt. The market ii

Mr. F, W. Dcakin, of Toko, has invented a, "Mills Register" for milking machines.

The Waverley Dairy Co., is paying out Is Id for November buter-fat, and Te Huia, Motoroa, and Kohl Is per lb each.

The number of sick and wounded aboard the Ruahine, which is due to arrive at Auckland on December 31, is 135. At the last meeting of the Executive Committee of the Stratford A. and P. Association, Mr. E. Jaek9on presented the Association with ft framed photograph of past presidents. Mr. Jackson'was cordially thanked for his presentation. The annual Civil Service examinations commenced in Hawera yesterday morning in the Presbyterian Hall. There are S3 candidates, who come from all parts of South Taranaki. The Rev. J. R. Shore, M.A., Is acting as supervisor. At Wellington to-day, William Mayall was lined £7 or a month's imprisonment on a charge of fraud on the gas company by deviating the gas supply.— Press Association.

The following men have submitted themselves for medical examination during the last few davs: C. L. Robertson, J. 11. Mandcr, P.'<>. Rowe, W. V. Mason, W. D. Roenuck, F. Volker, C. K. Robinson, S. E. Uawke.

An Auckland telegram states that Lloyds' agents have been advised that the ketch Lizzie Taylor, which gained some notoriety in connection with her charter hy a German firm having headquarters at Tonga, is a total wreck on the Xamiika. Reef. The crew are safe. The Red Cross Mart will be open again all day to-day in the Devon Street premises. The ladies' committee will be very grateful for gifts of all sorts of produce, cookery, etc., and other articles for disposal, and they also trust that the public will patronise the mart very generously.

At the Central School Carnival on Thursday next, Dec. 2. the Convent School children arc taking part during the afternon. Twenty-four pupils will perform a hoop drill, an item which will be an attraction and should be appreciated by the public. Mr. T. H. Waite, New Zealand commercial agent for the Government arrived in Hawera on Thursday to confer with the president of the Chamber of Commerce on matters •in which Chamber is interested. Before going to Hawera he visited Patea on a similar mission.

The Waitara Municipal Band, which was to have given a sacred concert at Urenui last Sunday afternoon, was prevented by the inclement weather from making the trip, and they purpose giving the concert early in January, when it iB hoped they will have favorable weather and also a large attendance.— Own Correspondent. Owing to the scarcity of harvest labor this year the Christmas holidays in connection with the Gore High School will [ only extend to 10th January, 19W3, and the balance of three weeks' holiday will be reserved for the harvest season, the date of which will be fixed later on. This will enable the senior boys to assist during the harvest season on their parents' farms. The Bishop of Auckland, who is now in New Plymouth as the guest of Archdeacon and Mrs. Kvans, has appointed Thursday evening next, December 2, for the institution and introduction of the ißev. H. A. Favell as first vicar of the new parochial district of Te Henui and Bell Block. By the formation of the new district the little church of Holy Trinity, Te Henui, the mother church of I Taranaki, becomes a parish church, after I an existence of more than seventy years. The president of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants (Mr. R. Hampton), and Mr. M. J. Mack (general secretary) arrive in New Plymouth by the mail train to-night, and will be entertained at a complimentary smoke concert in the railway social hall. During their visit they will confer with local railway servants regarding important information received as the result of an interview with the Prime Minister.

At the Stratford Magistrate's Court yesterday, Mr. W. G. Konrick, S.M., gave judgment in the case, J. H. Ryan (Mr. E. S. Eutherfurd) v. J. Barber (Mr Percy Thomson), a claim of £99 for alleged breaeh of contract to deliver a herd of twenty-one cows. The Magistrate, in giving judgment for plaintiff for £23, plus £lO paid into Court and £6 13s 6d costs, said that he was satisfled the defendant in re-selling to Stockley had acted in perfect good faith, but had acted hastily. To-morrow, at the Salvation Army, special Anniversary Services will be conducted by Adjutant and Mrs. Scotney from Eltham, assisted by Adjutant and Mrs. Home. On Monday night, at 0.15, the Anniversary Tea is advertised to be held in the Good Templar Hall, and there is every prospect of a large gathering. The tea tables will be decorated with the colours of the Allies engaged in the present war, and special tables | will be set apart for children. A splendid musical programme will be rendered by members of the Army and friends, and Captain Tlildreth, a talented young musician, will make his first acquaintance with a New Plymouth audience. i A concert was given last night in St. [ Mary's Hall, by the Vogeltown branch of St. Mary's Sunday School. The children acquitted themselves very creditably, the action and character pieces being splendid. These included "Bubbles," ''Candlethue," "The Smiling Geisha," aud "Red Riding Hood." The senior girls gave an exhibiton of dancing steps. Master K. Neal contributed recitations and pianoforte solos, and recitations were rendered by Misses. J. Healy, C. Sinclair, R. List and Masters H. Rouse and W. Berridge, whilst Masters Tweedale, Moody and Lash gave two selections on the bells. The concert was quite a success, and reflected credit on Mrs Wilkes and Miss Pelham, who trained the children and organised the function.

Entries for the school essays competitions at the Stratford Show will close on the day before the Show, General entries which arc coming in very well, close at 5 o'clock this evening. "The Recruits' Handbook," a publication issued by direction of the Hon. Minister of Defence can be secured on application to the lion, recruiting officer, Brougham street, New Plymouth (Mr. A. B. Gibson). As the season advances, so advance the good qualities of Morey and Son's washing fabrics. The latost they can show are absolutely unfacTeable, will wear more than reasonably long, and j the prices tempt, even if the goods are not required. Get the summer spirit 'and make a shopping excursion to Morey's. Sec their announcement elsewhere in this paper. The Melbourne's great sale continues to attract attention. Men and women who are not averse to making a substanial saving on apparel and Manchester goods are advised to make their pur-