LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 26 June 1916, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Since January there have been 178 eases of diphtheria in Napier, 58 of these occurring within the last month.

Mrs. Goudy who was injured in the recent motor and train smash, near Levin has since died.

The Minister of Defence has approved the issue of a universal badge for members of the New Zealand Expeditionary :?orce. It will be placed on the cap »nd collar, and consist' of a fern leaf with the words "New Zealand" em. bossed —Press Association. "I have often seen men in New Zealand who have been referred to as successful fanners." remarked Mr. E. Clifton, of the Department of Agriculture, in an address at Palmerston North Show. 'Yes,' I have said, 'and where h his farm?' 'Sold,' is the usual answer. And I have come to think that it would r.lmost seem that to sell a farm is to become, a successful farmer."

The member for Egmont got little satisfaction out of his question addressed to t!ie Minister of Public Works last week, namely, Whether he will indicate the policy of the Government in connection with the construction of the Opunake railway? It is stated that the present system of carrying on the n-ork is not economical or desirable, add(d Mr. Wilkinson The Hon. W. Fraser replied, "The reply to this question will be found in tie Public Works Statement, whi.'h will shortly be presented to the House."—Star.

There is on view in the window of Mr. Thos. Avery, bookseller, Devon Street, a splendid photograph of D Company of the 15th "Reinforcements. A copy of this photo was presented to each member of the company by the Camp Commandant, Lieut.-Colonel Noel Adams, in lieu of extra leave to which they, as winners of the "best kept lines and hutments competitions," were entitled, but ivhich, through unforseen circumstances, he was unable to grant. A cup which is to be seen in picture in front of the company, has also been competed for weekly by the whole of the companies in camp, and has been held continuously by D Company. This speaks Hell for the discipline and csprit-dc-corns of the company, of which Lieut. -T, \ Laing, of New Plymouth, is officer 'commanding

"A Swiss, but not a German," writes (o the Hawera Star: "I think the letter i ntitled "The Enemy Within Our Gates,"

:s rather hanl on us Swiss. Does the writer know how many Swiss there are in New Zealand? Say five hundred, not more. Does he know how many Britishers making good livings in Switzerland? Dees he know how many Swiss have pone to this war fighting for the Allies' «idc, from New Zealand and elsewhere? Does he know we eat good wholesome food, yes. good veal, too, and plenty of it? Yes, and does he know that ever since we have been in New Zealand our "sprees" have been a frequent occurrence. Every winter since we have been here. And T admit we may have done wrong in continuing to hold them since this war began But we absolutely deny any being held on occasions of any victory the Germans "may" have had. And I am very sorry that some persons think we ar.> Germans, and anyone who says things on the German side is not a Swiss, but a German." 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 i.»p 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 »» directed will always benefit.

A London cable states that in the case of the Ridd Milking Machine Co. v. the Simplex Milking Machine Co., of New Zealand, the appeal has been dismissed.

At St. Mary's Church, New Plymouth, last night, the Rev. A. Colvile, in the course of his sermon, dealt with the question of the early closing of hotels, on which subject a public meeting is to be held at the Good Templar Hall tomorrow (Tuesday) at 8 p.m. Talking on the subject of backblock settlers getting news by telephone in the House on Thursday night, the Hon. A. T. Ngata remarked incidentally: "Of course, the last thing in the way of news is a message from the High Commissioner. To read the High Commissioner's messages, you would think the only people fighting during the present war were a few Britishers on the Western front."

During' the discussion of the Postal and Telegraph Estimates in the House of Representatives on Thursday night, Mr. W. T. Jennings gave his experience of the penny-in-the-slot telephone machines in Auckland. "When I was up there recently," he said, "I found the people were up in arms, and thirsting for the gore of the man who introduced the system." (Laughter), "And I'don't wonder," he added; "T myself put eight pennies in one machine without achieving the desired result." (Renewed laughter).

The following is from the "Camp Courier," Trcntham:—Hut 143, Krithia road, the home of the Nineteenth noncoins., will take some beating in tho way of talent. Amongst a few might be mentioned "Billy" Grace, of Wellington (brother of "Hami" Grace, who died fighting at Gallipoli), Walter Matthews (Taranaki's leading auctioneer), Elias, "the Prophet'' (so well and popularly known in railway and sporting circles), Armstrong, Nicholson. Douglas, Chrystall, Rogers (Costß Brigadesmen), A. F. George (University student), most of whom dine at Mess 3, not forgetting, among other pressmen, Fraser and Saunders. "Xitchevo!" as Foster Fraser makes our Russian Ally say—they will "make good." Regarding the enlistment of teachers for military service, the following circular has been received by the Taranaki Education Board from Dr. Anderson, Director of Education: —"To enable the Department to come to some definite conclusion as to the expediency or otherwise of limiting the enlistment of teachers in the service of the Domimqn I shall be glad if you will report as early as possible on the experience of your district in finding more or less suitable persons to act in a relieving capacity or to fill any permanent vacancies that may occur. It is noted that out of some 4340 teachers we have now only about 237 single men in public schools, and many of these are pupil teachers or student" teachers under 21 years of age. Again, clerks, mechanics, and even professional men and experts can, to a considerable extent, be secured by some Departments from the stall's of other employers, but 'in the case of teachers there is practically only one source of supply, and that is already limited." Two deputations waited on the Hon. Dr. MeNab in Palmerston North last week. The Farmers' Union asked the Minister to do all in his power to have the limestone deposit in the Manawatu Gorge vested in a controlling body, preferably the Farmers' Union, with the object of its ultimate transfer to a company of farmers. The Minister said he would refer the proposition to the Minister for Lands. A large number of local bodies asked the Minister's assistance in preserving the bush on the Whariti Hills. 'Dr. McXab explained that the matter was not one.for hU department, but was in the province of the Minister for Lands, He was in sympathy with tho deputation, but it would not do to reserve lands that might be used for closer settlement. He would bring the matter under the notice of the Minister for Lands. The time was not far distant when Palmerston would be a great city, and recreation grounds must be provided for future generations. Members of the Equitable Building Society of New Plymouth (second group) are notified that subscriptions will be due and payable to-day (Monday, June 20) at the Secretary's office, Currie Street, from 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

In the speech in which he commended "Britain Prepared" to the first-day audience at the Empire Theatre in London, Mr. Asquith regretted thai the cinema was not yet able to record an actual battle. Probably the defect is not in the cinema camera, which could take the picture, but ; n the fact that Nature has not yet evolved a camera-man impervious to bullets, shrapnel, and high explosives The average operator would take the field, but he would not come back. In spite of all soa-sickness and rough weathc. it is likely that the only iv/ret of the onerators on board big Lizzie and the other vessels i,s that "Iter Tag" did not arrive while they were there, A cinema artist would willingly die for such a picture. Meantime, the films of "Britain Prepared" are to him the next best thing. The box plan for the New Plymouth season is now open at Colliers'.

An excellent line of men's riding breeches is being shown by the Melbourne, Ltd., at ins Cd. These trousers are mode of a dark striped niediumveight saddle tweed with buckskin strappings and laced bottoms. All sizes from 3 to 7 in stock.

A new'programme of pictures and orchestral music will be, presented to-night at the Theatre Roval.