LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 25 September 1916, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The directorate of the Xgainotu Seaside Resort Company, Ltd., have been offered loans of ioSl and £3OO respectively if the public subscribe 2500 shares during the week. On the motion of the chairman, Mr. IP. V. llaill, the suppliers of the Omata Dairy Company on Saturday passed in silence a resolution expressing condolence with all members of the company who had lost relatives during the present war.

When A. M. G, Mackio was returning to his home at Kaimata from Jnglowood on Thursday evening, lie met with an accident that will keep him in bed for a few days. He was about to mount his bicycle when his foot slipped off the pedal, with the result that "he sprained his ankle badly. •Private advices received from the /rout go to show that the late Dr. A. Martin had recently been experimenting with a new dressing- that could be ap" plied quickly to wounds immediately they were inflicted. It was probably wi.th a view to carrying out his experiments in this connection that he met his death.

■Rates for parcels for members of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force, including nurses, etc., in -England, Egypt, France, Flanders and Mesopotamia, and also for Xew Zealand sailors on 11.M.5. Philomel or other warship manned by a Mew Zealand crow, are now reduced' as follows: For parcels weighing up to 31b Is, to 71b 2s, to 111b 3s.

In the absence of the president of the Taranaki Agricultural Society (Mr. •I. S. Connett), Mr. F. Watson attended the annual meeting of the Omata Dairy Company on Saturday and briefly outlined the progress made by the Society during the past year. He also asked the members of the company to give their continued support to the association. At the conclusion a number of those present signified their intention of continuing membership.

The Royal Commission appointed to inquire into the case of Constable Peter J'aloney, who was dismissed from the SiJvice on a charge of having drawn from the Government money for services he alleged he had paid for, 'when in fact he had not paid to have them done, has furnished a report to the Governor. The Commission finds that Maloney was not guilty on the .disirge alleged against him, though the Commission censures him for not producing evidence which would have established his innocence at the inquiry held by Inspector Phair. Many New Zealanders still scarcely realise our indebtedness to that plucky little nation the Belgians. Nothing, however, which we can do to show our gratitude to them will he too much, and from time to time various sums of money are raised voluntarily in the different districts. In order to show their very great appreciation of the heroic conduct of the Belgians, the residents of the • Mangorei-Carrington-Frankley districts are now organising a monster gift auction of live and dead stock, including several pedigree cattle and pigs. This function will be held in Mr. I!. Gilbert's paddock, Carrington Road, on Thursday, October 5, and will be followed 'by a popular basket social on the evening of Friday, October (i. Further particulars will be submitted in a few days.

Lovers of fashion and good taste may have every wish gratified to-morrow in the matter of dainty spring and summer apparel liy visiting the large showrooms at Ainlmiy's. who with their direct shipments and personal visits to the local markets 'nave secured a very choice and varied selection of the smartest goods jet offered to the public. The slioHv commences at !) a.m.

It is not surprising that t!io .lotel Tlraeburn, Wauganui. should have jumped into popular favor from its inception. This magnificent private hotel has many natural advantages possessed by very few similar places. Us situation is absolutely unique. Though, within five minutes' walk of Wanganui post office, it has all the attributes associated with the quiet hydro institutions scattered throughout the Old Country. It stands on an elevated site overlooking the Wanganui river, town, and countryside, while five capacious balconies are open all. day long to sunshine and sea breezes. On arrival at the railway station visitors have only to look across the river to see the hotel, which at night time is ablaze with electric light. Every convenience is provided, from a motor garage, tennis and croquet ground down to a dark room for photographers. The larilf is only lis per day or £2 ,1s per week, special rates being arranged for lengthy visits. Tiff! EARLY MWiNING GUIDE One of the greatest boons for farmers placed on modern markets is that of the champion 200-candle-power storm-proof !,mterii. the New Plymouth district agency of which lies been placed with Messrs V. H. Robertson and Co., Hrou-ilsam Strct. A demonstration was afforded on Saturday at Messrs Webster Bros' Hart, and proved that it is really one of the bos' and most reliable lighting devices pla id upon the market. It s°ab*olutcly weat!:er-proof, simple in construction and easy to operate. There is no glass about it to break or iron to rust It burns for 15 hours on a quart cf gasoline, lights quickly, and can be 'aken a) art in a few seconds, and while .'n use, only costs a half-penny per hour on the basis if fifteen hours' continuous list. 1 here is nothing in the world to equal it, and every farmer in the district should make a point of equiopi". his household «>itli one.

The three South Westlaml cheese factories have obtained record prices for the '-'<:!::iy suuion's output (says the Wes. t'-.ast Times). Tile directors of the \Y;iitiiliii Company have accepted au .ill'er of the company's make, the price, it is understood, being about !)i/ s d on railway trucks at Hcss. The three cheese, anil three butter factories in the district expect to produce cheese and butter for the season totalling over .t)»0,()UO.

iVhilst the mail train was passing To Roti station on Saturday, at a fairly high speed, a man named Fargie, who joined the train at Inglewood and is said to he a railway carpenter, put his head out of the carriage window and was struck liy the tablet apparatus. The force of the impact knocked him back into the carriage, and he received a deep gash from which the blood spurted freely. The guard rendered first aid, and the sufferer was taken off at Ilawcra to receive medical attention.

The annual meeting of the Taranaki branch of the Royal Society for the "revention of Cruelty to An'imals will lie held this evening at .St. Mary's Hall, Vivian Street. The Society deserves the aipport of all, young and old. The uinual subscription is very small, namely, os for men.and 2s fid for women. If even a tenth of those who attended the crowded services of the churches yesterday give expression to the sympathy which was evoked there will be a crowded and enthusiastic meeting, and also a substantial addition to the Society's funds.

Mr. ,T. Hucker, of .Surrey Eoad, I'arjki, has had word from his son George, who is in the army transport division in France. The young fellow says that he is in the best of health and In specially good spirits, as he had just won first prize in a competition open to all the New Zealand troops, for the best turned out pack horse and accoutrements, in proof whereof he forwarded prize, tirket and a piece of the ribbon attached to the winning exhibit. This out of some 40 odd competitors is satisfactory. He further states that from the same camp, ia a competition of 80 odd, the first prize for best driver's team and limbers was secured.

Tim late Or. A. A. Martin, who died of wounds recently in France, wrote characteristically to Mr. A. J. Graham, of Palmerston North, by the last mail:-v- ---"[ have frequently of late gone round all our advanced Are trenches. The military side appeals to me more than the medical. My ambition would be to be in command of a field h-ltteiy, and to day and night pump high explosives into 'Fritz.' I have already got enough material for another book, and if 1 get a working fit I may sit down again. The feeling of confidence in England and France is very pronounced. Germany is staggering. Her efforts are unsteady, food is not ample, and she has had some nasty blows. . . Germany, my friend, is a 'gone coon.'. The coming struggle will be bitter, and most sanguinary and obstinate. Germany will go down militarily with her ilag flying, and a muchfastened and more sober Germany will in future walk the earth. o;ir men are well and fit, look well, and behave well—;i disciplined body of men, smart and obedient, respectful to their officers. Altogether one has reason to be very proud of the New Zealanders out here. When the call comes they show the elan and steadiness we all hoped for. A new atmosphere and changed spirit pervades the Kiiropean front. We have had our dark days and gone through many mistakes, but out of it all we are now really ready for the knock-out blow."'

From Sydney to London by the All Red route. How many people wlio read this sentence in a casual manner will pause to realise the deeper significance of those few words? What a glorious pride it must raise in every British heart to know that this wonderful'trip around the world, embracing gome of the most magnificent scenic eiiicts, can be accomplished, without once leaving British territory. To the vast majority of the public this tour is impossible, owing to the time, and money involved, but to every man, woman and child a splendid idea of this tour is now possible by medium of the latest motion picture enterprise, which has resulted in i highly interesting and educational picture of a tour from Sydney to London via the All Red route. This unique film will be screened at the Empire Theatre at an early date. The man who wants a good fitting stylish suit at a moderate price cannot afford to overlook the offerings at the Melbourne Ltd., the premier house for men's and boys' 1 apparel. Foremost imong the men's suits is a line of Roslyn all-wool tweed boxed at the remarkably low price of si 7s <ld. Indigo suitings are also prominent at 03s, 09s Od and 7.>s.

Miss Klsie Bennett, who gained the Licentiate diploma at the recent examination held in connection with the Royal Academy of Music, received all her musical education at the local Convent.

Owing to the patriotic concert at Okato on Thursday night, the Kgmont Pictures will not be shown at Okato next week.

The Xew Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co.'s Stratford springing heifer sale "takes place to-morrow (Tuesday). . Full particulars appear in our Auction columns.