LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 27 July 1916, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

At the Rua trial yestevday the whole sitting was taken up by address to the jury. It is doubtful if i.he trial will end tliis week.—Press Association.

The following further donations are gratefully acknowledged by the Fire Brigade:—Mrs. P. Skinner '.£s, T. K. Skinner £.'., A. ]?. Mollison £5. the pxecutors of William Bavlv £5, Miss K. S. Hamertou £5. T.TT. £1 Is.

The name of Mr. J. Wooldridgc, of Okato, appeared in the list of recruits who left New Plymouth on Monday as part of Taranaki's quota for the 19th Reinforcements. Although Mr. Wooldridgc had received notice to join the 19th 'Reinforcements, this was subsequently cancelled by the Defence Department, and he now awaits a laier'call.

When Mr. Adlnm was elected to the Taranaki Education Board :I0 years ago there were 3li schools in the Board's district, and nine committees voted at the election. The district had, lie said, made wonderful strides, the number of schools, excluding the new area, being over 100. Mr. Adla.ni also stated that he had sat under six chairmen.

"If we ■ on slaughtering calves, the day will come when we will have to pay £3O for a cow," remarked Mr. J. Gray at the annual meeting of the Okato Dairy Company. If they continued to chase the high cheese prices and deplete the herds of the colony for a few pence per lb of butter-fat they would, lie said, find that when they wished to replenish their herds it would ue necessary to •'part out' 1 to the butter men.

During a discussion on the necessity for improving the quality of milk supplied to factories, Mr. Newton King (chairman), at the Okato Dairy Company meeting, stated that he understood the Government intended taking up the matter. They recognised that factories having installed first-class machinery and provided a good staff could do no more, and that a good deal of the fault lay in the condition of the milk before it reached the factory.

An important judgment, involving the setting aside of a jury's verdict, was given by the Chief Justice yesterday. The case was a recent one, Seliaef (photographer) v. the Tingey Company (painters), wh-ercin plaintiff was awarded C 250 damages for injuries sustained through a trestle being blown oil' the Evening Post balcony and falling on plaintiff. The workmen were at lunch when the accident happened, hut expert evidence proved that the way the trestles were left was ill the usual course of business. This being so, and there being no adirmatory evidence of negligence, Sir Robert Stout held that the case should not Have gone to the jury, and entered a verdict for defendants, leave to move in this direction having been granted at the original hearing.

The finale of the Taranaki Education Board as at present constituted was witnessed yesterday, and the members naturally indulged in valedictory remarks. Mr. Morton spoke in high terms of the good feeling between the members. Mr. Halonmbc regretted being mable to seek re-election, and thanked the members for past courtesies. Mr. Trimble referred to the pleasure he had derived from the work, and thanked the members for their support during his chairmanship. Rev. Chappell, Messrs Young, Masters, Marfell, Mackay, and Adlam all thanked the chairman and the other members, as well as the Board's stair for the assistance given them during their respective terms of ollice. Messrs Whitcombo (secretary) and Ballantvne (inspector) also brielly spoke. For Chronic Chest Complaints, iVoods' Great Peppermint Cure. GREAT BOOT VALUES AT THE MELBOURNE, LTD. The Melbourne, Ltd., notify the arrival of fresh shipments of their famous men's welted boots, now 21s per pair. These boots-are fully up to their usual high standard, and at the price of one guinea compare favorably with boots sold elsewhere up to 355. Materials used are finest box calf, willow calf and glace kid, and the boots are. warranted all leather throughout. Special displays of these famous guinea boots are now being made at the firm's New Plymouth lnglewood and Stratford branches. Orders taken at other branches

The Duncdin correspondent of the l.yttelton Times states that the land on the Taieri Plain always commands a high price when placed in the market. A - farm of 2(H) acres at Allanton changed hands the other day at £«0 per-acre.

At Diuiedin last week a boy named Donald Elliott was fined 2s (id for riding a bicycle with both hands in his pockets. That particular mode of riding was an offence against the city bylaws. The Magistrate pointed out to the boy thut it was a dangerous habit. A few days ago a motor-car alleged to he of "nil-British" manufacture was taken down in a Napier garage. The mechanic who was doing the work noticed Mime stumping about a quarter of an inch square on the gear-box, and on examining this through a magnifying glass eon Id plainly see the words "made in Germanv."

The Hawera Star says that a local settler has just received word from a New Zealand soldier now "somewhere in France" that he has received, in a batch, 4~> letters sent to him from New Zealand. Some of them had been addressed to him to Samoa, some to Gailipoli, and some to France, and have at length reached him. Some of them were dated as far back as February, 1015.

Tu an interview, Mr. W. 11. Skinner, Commissioner of Crown Lands in Canterbury, stated that the Land Purchase Board had been endeavoring to arrange for the purchase of land for the use of returned soldiers, hut though quite a number of places suitable for such settlement had been offered, the Board had been compelled to refuse them on account of (he high value set upon I hem.

At the Police Court yesterday morning, David M. Crozier was charged hefoi•" Mr. t'rooko, S.M., with being illegally on the premises 'of Mr. J. W. West, and further with being an incorrigible rogue and vagabond. He was sentenced to six. months 'hard labor, the J'laL'istrate remarking that it was a hopeless ease. A first ocender charged vith drunkenness was convicted and fined ss.

Following on llio issuo of a writ for .-eaOOl) against Mr. A. K. Hardin;.', president of (ho Kaipara Chamber of Commerce, by the Farengarongn (inin C'n., for allowed libel in connection with the agitation against, the proposed sogrogation of Austrian*, writs for £2OOO and £IOOO have boon issued by the same company against the-North Auckland Times (Mr. R. E. ITornblow's paper) and Wairoa Bell respectively, for the publication of alleged libellous matter. At :v mooting of the council of the Now Zealand Shorthorn Association at Palmorston the other day, the president said Unit it was very gratifying to those members who had attended the first meeting called three years ago to consider the forming of the association to find that (lie progress made had far exceeded their expectations, and the fact that the (otal entries for the second volume of the Herd Book would be over 700, showed I lie interest that was being taken in the breed by the farmers. The association was now on a firm financial footing, arid the records of pows put under Ihe Government ollicial test (dearly showed the milking Shorthorns were proving very profitable animals to their owners.

At (he Dairy Conference held in Wellington a few weeks ago. it was, pointed out (liat as a result of the war and the blockade upon German trade, great difliculty was presented in securing adequate supplies of rennet for the use of dairy companies in the manufacture of cheese. To solve the dilliculty it was suggested that the dairy companies of the Dominion should amalgamate and undertake the manufacture of rennet. The Government has now (says the Dominion) undertaken to make provision in the Statutes Amendment Bill to give power to the dairy companies to form an organisation such as was proposed at the Dairy Conference to undertake the manufacture of rennet. This provision will particularly interest the country districts, and will form the first step to securing the independence of the New Zealand dairy companies from foreign snpA large number of dairy farmers from various parts of South Taranaki met at the Riverdalc factory, Inaha. on Tuesday morning to witness a demonstration by Mr. Ford, Government veterinary surgeon, of the proper method of saving calves' veils for rennet-making purposes (says the Star). Four young calves had been provided, and Mr. Ford at once got to work and showed very clearly the modus operandi, although the demonstration was actually more useful in the general way of showing the necessity for a proper knowledge than of imparting the particular instruction necessary before the veils can be properly taken and tieated. It was quite clear, however, that the operation presents no serious difficulty, and with a little instruction and a little experimenting any average person could easily save the veils in first-class order. From now on Mr. Ford will place his services at the disposal of dairy factory companies to give demonstrations and instruction to farmers as frequently as possible.

The Now Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., wish to draw the attention of the public to the clearing sale they are holding on account of .Mr. J. T Ross, on Monday, 'list inst., at the homestead, Upper Hastings Road, Lowgarth. Mr. Ross has sold his farm, and everything is practically unreserved. The cows are mostly young and early ealvers, are in good condition, and averaged SO!) lb of butter-fat last season, so buyers will have a chance at this sale of getting some choice and paying cows. Cars will leave the company's office at 9.15 on the morning of the sale, and clients can now book seats.

In our advertising column" the New Zealand Society of Accountants advise intending candidates Hint entries for the professional and book-keepers' examinations. IfllO. close with the Registrar of the University. Wellington, on or before. September 1 next. TT IS THE DISTINCTIVE QUALITY OF SANDER'S EUCAIATTI EXTRACT—its freedom from resins and woodv impurities, its great antiseptic healing, stimulating powers, and its safety-flint prompted the highest medical authorities to recommend it as the only enceN'ptus produced lit 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 SANDKKS EXTRACT, and his trouble (nicer) was healed rapidlv by the CiKXtIINK SANDER'S EXTRACT afterwards. In disease it is the drop which cures that counts, and the comnuu eucalyptus which is fit for mechanical pui'j "s-»s, such as making varnish only, should never bo emplovecl C ns a remedial agcnl ZANDER'S'EXTRACT can be *il y the most tender surface or intern,m. s uiih perfect safety, and when taken .. directed will always benefit.

A "little" Cough is not to be .Y.trr • aided. The sooner you attack it mi 'VKES'IS CUKA COUGH, the soo-ier it ,111 leave you. '.s <"< l, all stores.

According to Superintendent Xultall. o; Hie Eltham Fire Brigade, <if ,'iOOO brigadesmcn throughout New Zealand H.(H) had joined the Expeditionary Forces.

The drawing of the raffle for the Sludobakcr ear presented to the local Patriotic; Committee by Mr. Xcwton King lias, owing to the recent fire, been postponed, but will probably take place within a fortnight.

Leave of absence has been granted by the Taranaki Education Hoard to the following teachers: Misses Mills (Xgaere), Cameron (Tiowan), Eustace (Tarikil, O'Brien (West End), Mrs. Burlift (Mimi), and .Mrs, lialsom (Tarurutangi), Mr. Wyllie (Waitara, owing to an accident), and Mr. Auld (Egmont Village). C'iistleeli/T Hotel was burnt to the ground early yesterday morning. The inmates had a narrow escape. The stock and furniture were insured for CI.IO and the building for ,t7oo\ Mans for rebuilding -were approved at the last licensing meeting.

Last month an accident was reported to a Cadillac car coming hack from the Otaki races, the cause being attributed to detective steering gear. The agents for the ear state that they have ascertained that the accident was not. caused by any defect in the gear, and ask for a correction in fairness to them.

Mr. McCombs, M.P., has sent a letter to the Governor requesting him not to affix his signature to the 'Military Service Hill until he (Mr. .McCombs) has an opportunity of presenting a petition to His Excellency, setting forth <m constitutional grounds .reasons why the Bill should not become law.

Those interested in coursing are reminded of tlie meeting to be lipid nt (ilen Avon this afternoon, when the Taranaki Stakes, for 20 dons, will lie decided. The dogs competing include, tlie best at present in Taranaki, whilst the 'hares are reported to be in excellent condition. With good weather tlie promoters should secure a large attendance of the public. At the Education Board meeting yesterday the secretary stated that beyond acknowledging the' application, no reply had. been received from the Department relative to blip Wostow.il side school, and be had accordingly again written the Department on the matter. Mr. Morton and Rev. A. 13. Chnppell stressed the necessity of keeping befo-.'e the Depart mi'i.t a matter Unit the Board considered oil" of urgency. A great deal of the time at yesterday's Land Hoard meeting was occupied hi considering a second instalment of applications for rental remission from selectors who are absent with the Expeditionary Forces. The fullest consideration was given to each case, and recommendations have been made according to ii.dividual circumstances. The provision in <|iiestion was framed by the legislature for the relief of those selectors absent on military service whose holdings are of more recent date, and still, therefore, in the non-productive stage of settlement.

The resolution from the Taranaki Hospital Hoard, asking the Education Board to instruct its teachers to thp pll'ect that in tlie case of any school being closed .on account of an epidemic of disease tlie children should leave all books in the school for disinfection, in order to obviate the danger of 'nrtliev infection, was brought before the Education Board yesterday. The members all recognised that disinfection to be complete should include all the materials used in the school, and teachers will be circularised to this effect.

The Board of Trade (Messrs \V. <".'. McDonald, J. R. Hart, and P. llally) continued its sittings at the Courthouse, Xcw Plymouth, yesterday. The Board devoted the morning to the investigation of local rents, and viewed local properties with, an expert land agent. In the afternoon the Board took furlhp;- evidence from local bakers (Messrs Lcahind. Kindlay and Wooller) re bread prices. To-day the members meet in conference the council of the local Chnmber of Commerce to discuss problems relating to enemy trading after the war. Additional regulations, under the War Regulations Act, have been gazetted to make it unlawful to import goods, directly or indirectly, from any country other than the 'United Kingdom, Riitish possessions, or territory in the military occupation of Britain, or the United States, except under a license issued by the Comptroller of Customs; also to permit trading for the completion of contracts, etc,, made with enemy subjects in neutral countries before the war, and to extend the prohibition of the export of sheepskins carrying wool to skins with or without wool. —Press Association.

A sale which should attract the notice of all good housewives is advertised in this issue. Mr. Allen Veale, whose premises were recently on fire, has now arranged matters with the insurance companies, and the whole of his stock is to be submitted and sold at auction by Messrs Webster Bros., commencing on Saturday morning next at 10.1)0. Full particulars appoar in this issue.

Messrs ,1. B. McEwau & Co., Ltd., notify that they have taken the offices recently occupied by Messrs K. Crilliths & Co., Egmont Street, where business will be carried on as usual. The firm has also secured the garage formerly occupied by llolah, in Egmont Street, which will be utilised as a workshop.

Tlie members of the Taranaki Hunt will meet this afternoon on the property of Mr. Lewis Connett, of Bell Block.

KEEP YOUR BOWELS HEfIULAR. As everyone knows, the bowels are the sewera.se system of the body, and it is of the greatest importance that they move once each day. If your bowels become constipated, take a dose of Chamberlain's Tablets just after supper, and they will correct the disorder. They will keep you healthy by keeping your bowels regular.

The; following household lines at reduced prices are selling freely at the Melbourne Ltd.'s great sale: llorrockses' :ili-ineli calico, (is ll<l per dozen; Ryhmd's heavy calico, 31! inches wide, <!s lid dozen: llorrockses' striped llannelette, Hid vnrd: 80 inch pure unbleached herringbone sheeting, Is !hl yard; large heavy striped towels 2s lid pair. SELDOM TROUBLED. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is not only a certain cure for croup but will prevent the attack if given as soon as The croupy cough appears. In thousands of homes' it is on hand for instant use when the croupy cough appears. homes r.re seldom troubled with croup ■for the attack is warded oft' by the prompt vise of this remedy. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy can be given to the youngest child as it contains no narcotics. Sold everywhere^