LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 29 August 1916, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A cable message from Sydney last night states that all idea of introducing the Totalisator Bill in the present Parliament has been abandoned, as a majority in the House are against it. Exports from New Plymouth for the week ended August 22nd were: Cheese £20,097; butter, £1582; frozen meat, £134. Patcß figures were: Cheese, £28,552; butter, £124; frozen mutton, £557; other meats, £2275. Waitara's exports during the period were: Hides and skiii3, £3783; tallow, £1440; wool, £5090. A visitor to the racecourse yesterday left his horse and gig, secured bv a Clapliatn holder, outside the gate. "On return he 1 found quite a commotion. There was his horse backing and struggling, with three urchins tugging away at the reins, happy ag possible! The horse is a high-spirited one, and had it got way on there would have been little left of the gig—or the children either. The usual weekly meeting of the Eginont Lodge, 1.0. G.T. was held last night, Sister P. C. T. Legg presiding. The reports of the secretary and treasurer were adopted Fraternal greetings were received from the Sir Henry Haveloek Lodge. The following officers were then installed by Bro. G. H. Maunder, L.D., assisted by Sister Blanchard, installing marshal: P.C.T.. Sister Legg; C.T., Bro. S. K. Chappell; secretary, Bro. Win. Hooker; financial secictary, Sister M. Thoinpstone; treasurer, Sister Callaghan; marshal, Bro. G. H. Maunder; chaplain. Sister Taunt; guard, Bro. W. Bransgrove; pianist, Sister Callaghan; librarian, Bro. G. H. Maunder; reporter, Bro. Wm. Hooker. Committees were appointed as follows: Finance, Sister Blanchard, Bros. G. H. Maunder and W. Bransgrove. Sick: Sisters Legg, Sanders, and Callihan, [Bros. Mander and Chappell. Room: Marshal and Deputy-Marshal. Elec- | toral: Bro. N. T. Maunder. Absentee: Sisters Thomson, White, Blanchard, and Bro. Hooker.

Yesterday, "Jimmy Woodser" became a naturalised native of the Dominion, the law of the country, under the War Regulations, now prohibiting the practice of one friend treating another to alcoholic refreshment in an hotel. Any device to hide the practice of what is commonly known as "shouting" will render the parties concerned to a fine not exceeding £IOO, or imprisonment not e.vcceding 12 months, and the onus of proving innocence is thrust upon defendants. Throughout the Dominion, liotelkeepers have' evinced a desire to see the new law is respected, and at a special meeting of the executive of the New Zealand Licensed Victuallers' Association on Saturday morning, the following resolution was unanimously adopted:—"That, inasmuch as the War Regulations have been issued as a war measure, this meeting desire all licensees in the Dominion to do their utmost to have the letter and the spirit of the regulations carried out, and earnestly requests the public to assist licensees in this matter by doing no act that may be construed as a breach of these regulations." In connection with the Bulb Shew to bo hold in St. Jlary's Hall, on Thursday and Friday, children's competitions have been arranged, l'or boys a class for the best button-hole has been provided, and for girls classes for the best button-hole, best spray and best basket. Competitors will be required to make up their exhibits, in the'presence of the judges in the hall on Wednesday evening. The doctrine of economy so glibly preached yet so hard to practise, in so far as foodstuffs are concerned can, however, be easily exercised 111 regard to drapery and clothing by taking advantage of the greatly reduced prices at the Melbourne, Ltd.'s semi-annual reduction sale now on. 'Twould be a sin to miss such savings so er.Jly taken. GREAT REDUCTION SALE AT THE MELBOURNE, LTD. The great semi-annual sale so long anticipated by thousands of customers .throughout the province is now in full swing. If you cannot visit the store personally or by proxy, write. The filling of your order will be our special care and we shall see to it that you are afforded the full benefit of the reduced prices. Read these reductions: Ladies' "Dorothy" overalls, now Is lid; Horrockses' pillow cases, now Is 3d pair; grand white calico, stout make, now 5s lid dozen; men's odd tweed vests, now 3s lid ; boys' and youths' odd Norfolk coats, now 7s lid; boys' and youths' coats and vests, all sizes, 9s lid; splendid tweed trousers, now 10s 3d*

The Twentieth Reinforcements are 301 men short. JCngiiah and Australian mails, ex Moeralci at Wellington, will arrive at New Plymouth this afternoon. The mails which left New Zealand 011 July oth, arrived in London 011 24tli inst. A new regulation under the War Regulations Act, prohibits "sJiouting" 011 premises occupied by a holder of a New Zealand ivino license. The Patriotic Flower Cart will bo again in evidence 011 Saturday, and the ladies will welcome donations of flowers 011 Friday. An unfortunate accident happened to Mr. Arthur Colson, of Bell Block, on Sunday. ITe was rounding up a couple of young'horses when the steed lie wag riding fell heavily, throwing Mr. Colson, who sustained a broken collarbone. 'J'ic proceeds from the raffle for the doll's house that Was presented by Mrs. Walker towards the Belgian Children's Fund, and which was duly drawn en Satuiday, amounted to £l3 5s Mrs. Burgess wishes to acknowledge receipt of a cheque for .€lO for the fund for Belgian children, and also £lO for Soldiers' Christmas* Comforts, from Mrs. Tabor senr., who is %t present- on a visit to New Plymouth. .An obvious misprint occurred yesterday morning in our report of the Red Cross Mart proceedings on Saturday. The donation of £l4 7s Gd, result of a euchre party, was from the ladies of Hunvorth, Carrington Road—not Herbert., as printed. >*. IV . All arrangement is being made in AVanganui, with the co-operation of the Customs, to dispatch to men at the front for Christmas a one pound parcel (or rather tin) of tobacco and cigarettes. The specially-prepared tin, with an artistic and appropriate label, will contain six shillings-' worth of '''smokes," and, stamped ready for posting-; will only cost the sender 3s. It is announced that the. Land Purchase Board ha f bought Mr. George Watts' Erina Station, situated in the Wnirau Valley, Marlborough, as a settlement for returned soldiers. It comprises 7100 acres, of which 200 acres is agricultural land. The price was £5 r>s per acre. Mr. A. W. Butherford, jnn., Brookdale, has purchased the Erina merino ewe flock, also this year's crop of lambs.

While riding his motor-cycle on the Tarahua Road on Sunday morning, Mr. W. 0. Marshall, of the Government. Stock Department, met with a nasty mishap- The front wheel of the 'machine skidded in a moist rnt, and Mr. Marshall was thrown. He sustained severe bruises, and a small hone just nbove the left ankle was broken. His injuries necessitated his removal to the hospital, and Mr. Marshall will be incapacitated from his duties for some weeks. -An authentic story is related of a junior .'ilicial in a post and telegraph Odin' noi- very far away. He was arraigned by his superior officer for one day having done his work, which included t.hc compilation of several sheets of figures, in a very slipshod manner. "This is really disgraceful," commented the chief; ''ls tlu-re anything worrying yon to make yon so careless?" "No, sir," was the reply, "except that we are all wondering when we're going to get that war bonus." The retort was not inapropos, when it is considered that it lias been common knowledge in the Civil Service that the "big guns" of every department reefcived their war bonus, which in many cases amounted to over £IOO, some time ago, and the rank and file who get but a tithe of the "gift" awarded the departmental heads have had to wait indefinitely. Clauda Milesi, a : Swiss, single, and aged about 30, was admitted to the Hawcra Hospital, late on Saturday af ternoon suffering from injuries inflicted by himself. It appears that the young man, who had been employed at Joll's factory, Okaiawa, left his billet quite recently and went to stay with a fel-low-countryman in the sarue district. He disappeared from his friend's home on Saturday morning, and later on was seen running around a paddock and behaving in an unusual mnaiier. Settlers went to the assistance of the young man, and found that he had apparently attempted to take his life by cutting his left wrist with a razor. Milesi, who was in a weak state, was immediately conveyed to the hospital, and the doctors found it necessary to amputate the hand. He is progressing as well as can be expected under the circumstances.—Star.

Private 13. Hinc, who wa3 invalided back to New Zealand on account of a severe wound in the left thigh, is in temporary charge of the Soldiers' Club, which institution is daily increasing in favor among returned soldiers and men on leave. The four o'clock afternoon tea, kindly provided by the ladies, is very popular, and much appreciated by the men. The Anzac flag and accompanying address bearing the names of the workers and donors.now occupy a prominent place in the billiard-room, and gifts of books, magazines, and papers are of daily occurrence. Anyone interested in the welfare of the soldiers should pay a visit to the Club. St. Mary's Bulb Show is always a favorite function with lovers of Spring blooms, and this year's show, which takes place on Thursday and Friday next, promises to eclipse its predecessors in point of quality and quantity of exhibits, and in general popularity. The committee have decided to initiate children's competitions in connection with the show; for girls there will be classes for button-holes sprays, and baskets, and boys are asked to compete in a class for the best buttonhole. Children who enter must be at the hall on iiednesday evening, to make up their exhibits iii the presence of the judges. The annual meeting of the Patriotic Committee will be held in the Good Templar Hall this evening, at S o'clock. Several important matters will be brought forward for discussion, and a j large attendance of contributors and the general public is earnestly desired. The drawing of the art union for a gold watch* and other prizes, that lias been promoted by Mcsdamcs Hugh Baily and D. K. Morrison, will take place at the Town Hall on Monday evening next. All books of tickets must be returned to Mr. H. Baily, secretary, by Friday next. Now the spring is with us you will surely need spring dressing. In which case Morey's advertisement in this issue is of particular interest. Don't miss it. Messrs. Gilmour and Clarke have a replace advertisement on the front page of this paper. Notification is given in this issue that the Opunake 'bus will be delayed to leave town on Thursday at 0 p.m. so as to give coastal residents an opportunity of visiting the Hunt Club races. A "iittle" Cough is not to be disregarded. The sooner you attack it with iiYKES'S CURA COUGH, the sooner it will leave you. Is Cd, all stores, >