LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 18 July 1916, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Or. Monteath was last night appointed chairman of the newly-elected Electric flight Committee.

A Wellington telegram states that, the butter in cool store in tne Dominion on July l,; totalled 3d,:i63 boxes, compared with 15,578 boxes last year and 45,056 boxes the previous year. The Ladies' Committee in connection with the Patriotic Oriental Bazaar will be present at the Good - Templar Hall tomorrow (Wednesday) morning, from 10 o'clock, to receive donations of homemade bread and cakes towards the afternooa tea. and produce stall.

The secretary of the North Tsiranaki Hunt race meeting received a wire yesterday from the secretary of the New Zealand conference informing him that tiie conference had granted August 31 as the date on which to hold their race meeting. This date will be adhered to, and nominations will close on August 11.

The question of the extensien of the Movley Street tram towards Westown was pouched on at a late hour at the Borough Council meeting last night, when, after discussion, it was decided, on the motion of Crs. Wilson and Collis, that it be referred to the Tram ways Committee for a report to be brought down to the Council as soon as possible, when it will be discussed.. Sixteen applications were received by the Now Plymouth High School Board for the position of principal of the girls' school, rendered vacant by the resignation of Miss Hodges. The'applications were discussed in committee, the number being ultimately reduced to two, who will be invited to meet the Board before the final selection is made. While giving his evidence in Maori, the baker in Rua's settlement momentarily forgot that lie had declared his inability to speak English. "How long were you under arrest?" asked counsel for the defence. "Three days" was the prompt reply, followed by "E toru nga" as the witness recollected himself. Kanika enjoyed the joke as much as anyone.

In conversation with a Sun representative, the owner of a big farm in the Rakaia district said that the labor difficulty was being viewed with apprehension by farmers who usually put large areas under crop. It had been his practice to put in 000 acres of wheat and 100 acres of sheep feed. This year, however, the position would he reversed! and 000 acres of sheep feed sown. Tie could not see how it would be possible to get 900 acres of wheat harvested.

| The usual weekly meeting of Egmont Lodge (No. 112), 1.0. G.T., was opened last evening at 7.45 p.m., by actingChief Templar, Sister Mrs. Legg. The programme for the evening was in the hands of Sister Mrs. Legg, who carried i' out in a very capable manner. The fo'lowing members contributed: Pianoforte solo, Sister Callaghan; song, Sister Blanchard; recitation, Sister Hall; violin iolo, Bro. Bransgrove; harp solo, Bro. Fteckitts; reading, Bro. Maunder. At the conclusion of the programme supper was partaken of. The session was closed at 9.15 p.m. by Sister Legg.

The New Zealand Lo»n and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., wish to remind farmers that tomorrow (19th inst), they are li ,'ding a clearing sale on account of Mr C. S. Carley, Cardiff, who has retired fnn. dairying. Mr. Carley, who has i].'\c- previously had a clearing sale, has b' n farming in ihe Cardiff district for m.v 28 years, and by profitable farming i'i.'l careful selection he has built up a rej.l good herd of cows, which last season relumed him over £lB per head for but-ttr-fat. The auctioneers strongly recommend these cows to anyone wishing to buy good cows. The sale will start at 10.30 a.m. Full particulars will be found in our advertising columns on page 8 of tliis issue.

In the House lust Aveck Mr. W. T. Jennings, in referring to recent,dealing» in native lands, said that in the Ongarue district one man had been allowed during the past three years to acquire no less than 13,000 acres of native land. To allow native lands to remain idle was a great evil, but it was perhaps an even greater evil to allow these lands to be taken up for purely speculative purposes as had been done during the paw three or four years. Mr. Herries (Native Minister), in reply, said he did not think it possible that a man could acquire 13,000 acres of land as stated by Mr. Jennings, hut if the latter would furnish him with particulars he would mal.u enquiries into the matter. Mr. Jennings gave the name of the man and the block of land. jjlr. J. Keegan who has been for the past eighteen years head train examiner at New Plymouth railway station, has severed his connection with the Railway Department, and, prior to his departure fov Stratford, where he intends to engage in farming pursuits, he was the recipient of a handsome clock as a tangible evidence of the esteem in which he is held by the members of the local railway staff. The presentation was made by Mr. Beek (coaching foreman), who referred to Mr. Keegan's long and honorable service, extending over 23 years, and stated that while the whole staff regretted losing such a good comrade, they extended heartiest good wishes for the future success of Mr. and Mrs. Keegan and family. Representatives of every branch of the service endorsed what had oeen said, after which Mr. Keegan suitably and feelingly responded. The gathering dispersed with' the singing of "He's a Jolly Good Fellow," and three hearty cheers for their guest.

The picture play of "Gladiola" is rather original in its conception, aniv most of the scenes were taken in beautiful country where the gladioli bowers grow in abundance. Miss Viola Dana has a part which is ideally suited to her, and her charm of manner lends itself to the dramatic scenes which appear in the play, the story of which has a particular appeal to the fair sex. "Gladiola" will be shown for the last time to-night at the Empire Picture Palace.

Why not get one or two indoor games to keep the children amused during the winter evenings? F. J. Boase and Co. have a big variety, prices from as low as Is each. Very cheap, considering the fun the children will derive from them. This week the following additional bargains will be offered at the Melbourne, Ltd.'s groat winter sale: ,'iO-ineh pure white calieoe, Gs lid dozen; men's silk knitted ties, three for 2s (id; boys' grey all-wool "Jason" jerseys with collar and open fronts, 4a lid to (is lid; pure linen serviettes, good size, .'is (id the half dozen; white damask 54 inches wide, Is 3d yard.

Judge tea by flavor, and "Desert Gold" easily comes first. Delicious, refreshing and' economical always. Get the '*s grade. 8

Progranda is a certain and permanent cure for both hard and soft corno. Try