LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 26 May 1916, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A company is .it present engaged in experimenting with a view to the manufacture of paper in New Zealand.

''Convictions at any cost is the attitude of the police here," remarked counsel at the New Plymouth Magistrate's Court vesterdav.

The billiard saloon at Awakino managed by Mr. Willowscroft, was destroyed by fire on Sunday morning at an early hour.

A Melbourne cable says that the Federal Government lias decided thaf it is undesirable to amend tlio regulations so as to permit New Zealand registered patent agents to practise in Australia.

The New Plymouth Patriotic Committee desire holders of books of tickets in the motor car raffle to "get a move on," as the raffle takes place 011 June J •llli and the committee is anx'ious not to, let the car go too cheaply. Seven members of the Wangnnui Education Board are retiring at the end-of their term of office (July l!l), and will not stand for re-election. The members in question are: Messrs. F. Pirani, D. 11. Guthrie, M.P., F. Furnell, G. H. Bennett, T. Harris, P. O'Dea, and E. Dickson.

Mr, A. B. Gibson, who for the past few months has been acting as lion, recruiting officer for New Plymouth, has removed his offices from Brougham Street to Griffiths Buildings, Egmont Street. Mr. Gibson has altogether registered over 200 111011 from as far south as Opunake, and as far north as Awa!c.:no.

A general meeting of the Taranaki Agricultural Society will be held in the Town Hall, New Plymouth, to-morrow afternoon. Prior to this meeting a special meeting will be held at 1.30 p.m. to pass a resolution to borrow £3OOO for the new show-grounds.

While the price of Colonial blankets remains prohibitive intending buyers will find an excellent makeshift in the shape of warm rugs and blanket at the Melbourne, Ltd., at the following prices; English rugs, t lis 6d, 12s 9d, to £B9 6d; blue blankets, 16s 6d. pair; 'Colonial all-wool fringed rugs, 14s 6jl.

A Christchurch telegram states that on the arrival of the Maori yesterday, it was found that a number of passengers had been robbed during the night. The pickpocket got a good haul, one passenger losing £lO, The sums lost in nil total well over £IOO. The authoritise are reticent, and the police have the matter in hand.

Cruelty to an animal was alleged in a case heard by Mr. A. Crooke, S.M., at the Magistrate's Court yesterday. F. H. Jellvman, for whom Mr. J. H. Quilliam appeared, was prosecuted by the police on a charge of omitting to supply it steer with proper food, shelter, and water, but after hearing the evidence the Magistrate dismissed the information.

The annual report of the North Otago Horticultural Society (Oamaru), says, inter alia: "The Duart Daffodil Cup went to a North Island exhibitor in the person of Mr. R. fiibson (Taranaki),.and this gentleman is to be complimented on his magnificent display and his ke«i enthusiasm in coming such a distance to compete."

At the present time there is a very keen demand for dairying land within a three mile radius of'Eltham (says the Argus). During the last three or four weeks seven dairy farms, in close proximity to Eltham, have changed hands. The total purchase money, aggregated £35,380, the average price obtained working out at approximately £SO per acre.

Considerable time was spent at the Magistrate's Court yesterday in hearing a police charge against Leslie Jury of being on licensed premises on a Sunday. Jury, who pleaded not guilty, was defended by Mr. A. C. Lawrey. SubInspector Foully prosecuted, but no evidence was adduced that there had been drinking or any attempt to procure, whereas the defendant explained that he was on the premises on business. The information was dismissed.

Reserved judgment was yesterday given by Mr. Justice Denniston in the action of Joseph Kaye v. the Westport Harbor Board, wherein plaintiff had been awarded £750 for the loss of his left leg swing to the fall of rock in a tunnel in which he was working. The point was whether there must be a new trial or the verdict reduced to £SOO, the limit of compensation under the Workers' Compensation Act. His Honor decided that the limitation applied, and gave judgment for £SOO, with costs. Several by-law cases were dealt with by Mr. A, Crooke, S.M., at the Magistrate's Court yesterday. Thomas Orr was fined 5s and costs 7s for driving a vehicle without lights at night; Herbert W. Lightband was fined 10s and costs 7s for carrying a passenger behind a motor cycle; William A. Scott, for allowing stock to wander ! .n the road,. was fined 10s and 73 costs, and James L. Connett, Percy Olsen, J. A. Carr, Albert Julian, and James Tliomason were each fined 10s and costs 17s fid for similar offences.

At the Fitzroy Hall last night there vfts a gathering of residents to farewell Messrs L. l<"oote, E. Kalchert, 11. Shepherd, F. Tanner, A. Jeffery, W. Gush, and R. Bishop, who are leaving for ramp on Monday. "Sir. I. Aroa presided, and a most enjoyable evening was spoilt, the usual loyal and patriotic toasts being interspersed with an excellent vocal and elocutionary programme to which contributions were made by Messrs, L. Smith, K. Armitage, F. Henry, and others, Lance-Corp. Bainbridge presiding at the piano. The toast of the evening, "The Boys Going to the Front," was most enthusiastically honored, being replied to by Mr. Kalchert, who said it was a time for deeds not words, and he and his comrades would do their best to help the Allies in achieving victory. Fitzroy ras probably sent more lads to the frgnt in proportion to its population than any other district in the province, and the residents cannot do enough to honor their departing warriors. The annual meeting of the Taranaki Acclimatisation Society will be held at the Borough Council Chambers this evening,

A picture of more than ordinary interest and of high educational value will be presented at the Theatre Koyal on Monday night, under the title "Friend and Foe on the High Seas.'' The picture shows in contrast the fleet of Gerlt.any safely locked up ill Kiel harbor but preparing for the inevitable meeting with the British fleet. The submarines and torpedo destroyers are seen at work, and altogether a fine view of the enemy's fleet is shown. The picture was taken quite recently, and readied England through the friendly services of a neutral nation. The British fleet is represented by the great patrols of the North Sea, the policemen of the deep, who protect the merchant and passenger service from the murderous taet'cs of the enemy.

Mary Pickford, the famous cinema favorite, will appear in her greatest success, "Rags" at the Empire Theatre matinee to-morrow afternoon. No picture introduced to the Dominion has met with the continued enthusiastic success accorded "Rags." In fact, right through its triumphant tour the picture has been screened to overflowing audiences. "Rags'' will be shown on both afternoon and night performances at the Empire to-morrow, and also on the evening programme at the Theatre Royal.

Commissioner and Mrs. Hodder are due to arrive in New Plymouth to-mor-row morning and have a very full programme of meetings to take part in. Besides speaking at two to-morrow, they will have live gatherings on Sunday, including one with the prisoners in the gaol. The special address on the •Social and Rescue Work of the Army | will bo given in the Good Templar Hall on Sunday afternoon. At night, after the service in the Army hall, a big publie memorial service will be held in the Theatre Royal. The Citizens' Band have kindly consented to assist with the musical portion of the programme. Commissioner and Mrs. Hodder, who have two of their own boys at the front with, the British Army, will each deliver addresses and approprujfe hymns wil be sung during the service. IT IS THE DISTINCTIVE QUALITY. OF SANDERS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT—its freedom from resins and woody impurities, its great antiseptic, healing, stimulating powers, and its safety—that prompted the highest medical authorities to recommend it as the only eucalyptus produced fit for internal use'. At the Supreme Court at Victoria, a witness testified that he iiiad- 1 much worse by a substitute which wn sold as "just as good" as SANDER'S EXTRACT, itnd his trouble (ulcer) was healed rapi.Uy by the GENUINE SANDER EXTRACT afterwards.' In disease it is /the drop which cures that counts, and/ the common eucalyptus which it fit /or mechanical purposes, such as waking varnish only, should never be employed (s a remedial agent. SANDER'S EXTRACT can be used on the most tender surface or internally with perfect sfcfcty, and when taken as directed win always benefit)