LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 21 June 1916, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Chiei Postmaster advises that Berne notifies that legal time in France, Algeria, Bosnia, and Herzegovina has been put forward one hour, until September 30th next. The .Prime Minister announced in the House yesterday that he had received cheques for the British Sailors' Dependents Fund amounting to £4425. —Press Association.

At the Works Committee meeting of the Borough Council on Monday evening the Mayor was given authority to deal with all applications for permits to make collections for patriotic purposes. At a meeting, held yesterday, of the committee set uo to advocate (i o'clock closing of hotel bars, it was determined, among other measures, to hold a public meeting on Tuesday r;.ext. "The business part of New Plymouth will be rebuilt in concrete during the next ten years," exclaimed a leading townsman the otljer day But for the war eight or nine new buildings would have been on the way, As it is, the rebuilding of at least three big business blocks will be started shortly. Our Wellington correspondent wires: Some uneasiness has Deen occasioned in certain quarters by the postponement till Tuesday next of the sitting of the Parliamentary Committee that is dealing with the petitions for the early closing of hotel bars. It is feared that the postponement will prevent the report of the committee being considered this session.

When the House met yesterday afternoon, Mr. C. H. Poole'read an extract from a letter written by a soldier on board a transport, making serious allegations against the Officer Commanding. The Premier said that the allegations were of such a serious character that he would recommend the Minister of Defence to have the fullest inquirymade. —Press Association.

Next Saturday will be Sailors' Day throughout Taranaki. Collections wiil be taken up in aid of the dependents of the sailors who fell in the naval battle. In New .Plymouth there will be a collection by ladies, and in the evening a model of a steamer, now on view in the window of the Marble Bar, will be auctioned from a motor lorry, Mr. L. A. Nolan wielding the hammer. \ skort concert will also be given, asd the Citizens' Band will lend assistance.' . Last week a .visitor to the office of the New Plymouth Tourist and Expansion League said: "I'm very sorry indeed that I never saw ihU town before." "Why?" asked Mr. Collis. 'lt is such a lovely place that T would have made my home here. It is quite tiie prettiest town I've seen in New Zealand, or anywhere else for that matter."

In the Magistrate's Court yesterday, before Mr. A. Crooke, S.M., 'judgment I'or plaintiff was entered in the following undefended cases:—McEwen Bros. (Mr. V. K. Wilson) v. Frederick Clark, £1 2s and Cs costs; Nolan and Co. (Mr. A. ,A. Bennett) v. Frederick Carrington, £2 lis (Id (12s); AVhitcombe (Mr. A. R. Standi3h) v. Laum Hart, £7 lis. Douglas Davis was proceeded against by W. A. Scott for arrenr-, in payment of board. Defendant said he was at present earning just over £3 a week, but had been out of work for a week or so on several occasions lately. Examined by Mr. D. Hutchen, plaintiff admitted that he often went to the "pictures three times in a week. Defendant was ordered to pay £5 13s m instalments of 7s 0d per week, in default siy days' imprisonment. During a discussion on land for returned soldiers at the meeting of the Taranaki Farmers' Union at Eltham, Mr. Washer (Patea) sjtid he was at Meremere the other day, and if that was a sample of the land the government was going to get for returned soldiers—well, God help the soldiers. The land was absolutely unsuitable, and if a wounded man got down in one of those gullies he would not get up again. Mr. Buckeridge said he knew the country, and could endorse what Mr. Washer had said. Some yfflrs ago he had lost a dog there, and although he could hear it barking it took him three days to get to it. Another time lu. was three weeks practically without water. The river was only a mile and a half in a direct line, but it took him five hours to get down to the bed. In his opinion it would be practically murder to put some of the returned soldiers up there. IT IS THE DISTINCTIVE QUALITY OF SANDER'S 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 was made much worse by a substitute which was sold as "just as good" as SANDER'S EXTRACT, and his trouble (ulcer) was healed rapidly bv the GENUINE SANDER'S EXTRACT afterwards. In disease it is the drop which cures that counts, and the common eucalyptus which is fit for mechanical purposes, such as making varnish only, should never be employed as a remedial agent. SANDER'S "EXTRACT can be used on the most tender surface or internally with perfect safety, and when taken as directed will always benefit. Don't forget, neglected cold leads to consumption. SYKES'S CUBA COUGH > leads to a cure, la -6d, all ajpjjes.

By the Moana there arrived for Wellington from San Francisco on Satur day 865 cases of eggs, which were ship ped fresh and carried in the refrigerated space.

At the meeting of the New Plymouth Bowling Club last night it transpired that tie secretary had got in all the subscriptions except for two members on active service, and these were remitted. This is probably a record! An Eltliam hotelkeeper lias the following notice displayed an his premises:•War itotice. Customers will please note that only the use of the English language will be permitted, on these premises."

Tt will be seventy-one years to-morrow since Bishop Selwyr commenced services at Holy Trinity Church, Te Henui. To commemorate the anniversary day, Holy Communion services will'be 'held' in thV morning, and a service will be held in the afternoon by the Rev. A. H. Colvile. It is understood that the Colonial Sugar Refining Company has agreed to maintain the present price of sugar—£2l per ton—for a further period of twelve months from the end of this month when the present agreement expires.

Xo fewer than 40 vessels were set down in the Wellington harbormaster's orders for arrivals and changes of berths during Saturday, Sunday and Monday morning. This is believed to constitute a record for the port (says the Times), as the above figures do not include departures.

Interviewed in Christcluireh, Sir Joseph Ward said he did not anticipate difficulty in stating Hiat were war profits. He was confident that they would be able, by legislation, effectively to carry out every proposal in the Budget. The machinery for doing this would be provided. (t was a taxing measure which would be submitted to Parliament after the Budget had been discussed.

Much regret, was expressed at the N T ew Plymouth Bowline Club meeting last night at the small attendance of ladies at last year's matches, but it was considered they were engaged upon the far more important work connected With patriotic efforts. It is hoped that next season they will be able to cheer and stimulate the players by their pres once on the green. In a letter to the Jewish Chronicle of February 18, 1916, the Rev, F. B. Meyer writes: "In my opinion, the gist of the present upheaval is the Jewish question, and the inevitable result will be the restoration of Jerusalem and Palestine to the Hebrew race. I confess also, without absolutely committing myself to it, a strong attraction to the view that the Anglo-Saxons have close affinities with that ancient stock. Without doubt, the ancient prophecies have yet to be fulfilled, and the closing chapters of the prophecy of Isaiah contain the true forecast of the immediate future."

The Hawera's Star's Wellington correspondent states: Tl\e Board of Trade is visitng New Plymouth to investigate the general position with respect to the prices of commodities. The chief complaint received has been in regard to the price of bread. Thq' Premier states that the Board's report 'on wheat, flour, and bread is not yet complete. Questioned whether the Government proposes to take steps under the Commercial Trusts Act, following any of the Board's recommendations, Mr. Massey stated that the Commercial Trusts Act applies to ever ycommodity, and if concerted action to obtain exorbitant prices was proved, the Government would proceed. No action is at present contemplated. Large catches of fish are being made in Auckland waters. Three trawlersone of them the Countess, formerly a ferry boat in Wellington—brought to Auckland on Monday no less than 2* tons. It comprised nil kinds of very fine eating fish. The skippers reported that during trawling operations a very large numbers of sharks and dogfish were caught. These, together with a skate and a number of porcupine fish, were killed and thrown overboard. Since the catch was landed about 30 men have been employed in shifts cleaning and preparing the fish for smoking. Part of the flish are cleaned and shipped in ice to the Sydney market, and the main bulk, both smoked and fresh, besides supplying the local market, will be despatched to the various towns in the south of the province.

"Two years ago Britain was unprepared; she was not then a military nation. But when we see what lias been (lone in the way of preparing men, material and equipment since „he outbreak of war, we can understand how Great Britain has worked and improvised during those two years. It shows that Great Britain is in earnest." Thus spoke the Minister for Defence, Senator I'earce, when, together with the Governor of Victoria, Sir Arthur Stanley, he saw the "Britain Prepared" army and navy films in Melbourne. "Britain Prepared" will he shown here at the Theatre Royal commencing on Thursday, June 2fl. Messrs. Standish ami Standish, of New Plymouth, solicitors, have admitted into partnership Mr. T. P. Anderson, of this town, and lately.of Stratford. The business will be carried on in the present offices of the firm under the name of "Standish and Anderson."

These at the Melbourne, Ltd.: Police braces, In fid; youths' braces, 7d pair; President braces, Is 9d, 2s (Id; cashmere socks, Is pair; famous ''Flying Vox" make, Is fid pair; Mosgiel knitted sock, la fid pair; knitted pants and shirts, 4s lid; youths' tennis shirts, .'is lid; men's tennis shirts, 3s fid, 4s fid, 4s lid.

Tlie lady who is minus a good rainproof should certainly secure one without delay owing to the ficklenes of prevailing' weather. Morey's in this issue advertise some striking examples. The N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., wish to draw the attention of the public to a clearing sale which they are holding on account of A. Inncs, Esq., at their Stratford yards on Saturday, 24th inst. at U. 30! Full particulars will be found in our advertising columns on page 8 of this issue. 1910 OVERLAND —£3lo, READY FOR THE ROAD. Last year's Overland was grand value. This year's Overland, Model 75, is phenomenal value at £3lO. It is a strong, graceful, comfortable fiveseater, engined with a sturdy motor of 25-h.p, Upholstery is of highest quality. Equipment includes electric light and starter, one-man top (with cover), windscreen, headlight dimmers—avery car comfort. Other features include hightension magneto, cantilever rear springs, thermo-syplion cooling. But the price is only £3lO at main ports, despite the 10 per cent, war taxation. Only the huge Overland output—the modern Overland methods of manufacture—can make possible such value. Call and see a 1918 model. For free catalogue and further particulars apply Mr. B. Byrn, New Plymouth. A. Hatrlck and Co., Ltd., Wanganui, distributors for North Island. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, fog Cou&lu aai Qplie, mtw fails,