LOCAL AND GENERAL

Taranaki Daily News, 4 November 1916, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Taranaki members of the 20th Reinforcements arrived by the mail train last night on final leave. '.'hey were conveyed to Pnlnierston by special train from Featherston.

The soldiers in camp in New Zealand will be allowed extended leave at' Christmas to give them an opportunity of spending the Yuletide with their relatives.

The military authorities at Llawcra advise that 120 men are required from Tarannki by November 11 to prevent a ballot being taken under the Military Service Act before the tfnd of the year. An urgent appeal is extended to all eligible men to enlist.

Twenty-five applications have been received by the Egmont Racing Club for its secretaryship. These were considered by the committee on Thursday evening, when the number was narrowed down to two or three. A final selection will probably be made next week. Mr. F. Mills' (Tokaora) well-known Ayrshire cow, Alexander of Waipapa, which is again under semi-official tost, put up a fine record during October, when she gave 22801b5. milk, on a 3.8 test, yielding SO.GOlbs. of butter-fat. This cow is now six years old, and has had her fourth calf. Two years ago. under semi-official test, she yielded 5911b5. of butter-fat for the year.

A meeting of farmers of the Manawatu, Rangitikei, and Wnirarapa districts was held at Palmerston during the show, when matters in connection with the formation of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Bacon Company, which has absorbed Dimock's, the South Taranaki and Waikato Bacon Companies, were discussed. Messrs. Dimoek, Barron and Bollin (Dimock's), Powdrell, Forsyth, Marx (South Taranaki), Banks and Patterson (Waikato) were present, and explained the objects of the amalgation and answered numerous questions. The meeting appeared quite in sympathy with the movement.

A young Dane, who had been farming in Canada, went to the last San Francisco Exposition, and there noticed that in the. agricultural division the majority of prizes were secured by the New Zealand Government exhibits. He therefore concluded that a small country like Now Zealand that could make such a fine showing at the Exposition, was the country for him, and he took the very next out-going boat for New Zealand,' and finally settled, six months ago, at Ararata. That young man's name is Mr. Madson, and he was one of the most keenly-interested farmers who accompanied Mr. Browne, ■ agricultural instructor, and other settlers on the occasion of their visit to Mr. Ogle's farm at Ararata, Inst week, says the Star. On Wednesday, Messrs. V. Masters (chairman), C. A. Wilkinson, M.P., and E. Dixon, members of the Taranaki Education Board, visited a number of schools in the South Taranaki district to ascertain •the requirements of the committees. The chairman complimented the committees of Mangatoki, Matapu, and Kapuni upon the excellent condition of the school buildings, and the neat appearance of the gardens. At Normanby the visitors were met by the chairman (Mr. Moore) and members of the committee. Mr. Masters gave the committee an assurance that the Normanby school would be the first school to be re-built by th» Taranaki Board, but the present time, he said, was not opportune t'i build, owing to the high price of material. At Okaiawa the chairman gave Mr. Chivers (chairman) and members of the. committee, also an undertaking that the Okaiawa school would be the second one to bo re-built.—Star. The travellers by the Victoria from Napier to Gisborne (says the "''Poverty Bay Herald") had more excitement than usually occurs in a lifetime, unless it is at a Spanish bull fight. A ehrfice selection of Polled Angus cattle were being placed aboard the vessel at Gisborne, to be forwarded to Queensland. Nothing of interest occurred until one youngbull was determined to break into society on its own, so, after carefully viewing its unsavoury quarters, cast longing eyes.at the beautiful diningroom, and made a bee-line towards the object of its vision, and, net being accustomed to the gilded surroundings, was tempted to go on a rampage, which it did, and for several minutes defied its abductors to remove it to the quarter usually reserved for its class. Tn its mad career a lady was knocked down, or in the excitement of the hour fell. A well-known Gisborne gentleman, not wishing to interfere, decided to beat a hasty retreat, and in doing so accidentally sought refuge in a cabir.o which ladies usually occupy. The residents at first were rather annoyed at W* breaking into their privay, and naturally demanded an explanation, which, when forthcoming to the effect that a hull was at large, was more than evidence that discretion was the better pwt of valour. The bull was finally roped, and, after every assurance that all the bulls were safe, the passengers retired. To-morrow (Sunday) afternoon, the Citizens' Band will give a recital in the Kawaroa Park rotunda, commencing at 2.45 p.m., when the following programme will bo submitted: National Anthem; '■Entente Cordiale" (Douglas); anthem, Jackson's "Te Deum". (Anderson); selection, '•'American Beauties" (Greenwood); song solo (cornet). 'The Golden Pathway" (Hamilton Gray); suite, "The Poetry'of Motion" (Bordogni); euphonium' solo, "The Village Blacksmith" (Morelli); quickstep, "The Formidale" (Hawkins); National Anthem. A collection will be taken up.

Owing to the numerous enquiries for second-hand motor cars, motor lorries, motor cvcles, etc., Mr. Newton King has decided 'to sell, on behalf of clients, a number of useful machines. Particulars of several of these will be found on page one of this issue. Further midlines will be advertised later. The man who studys economy always has his suits renovated and made equal to new. Thousands are saving pounds in tailors' bills every year. Are you? If not, just send vour old suit to J. K. Hawkins md Co., Dry Cleaners, New Plymouth. The New Plymouth tenni? courts ar«r now open for play. USE "FIRESTONE" TYRE ACCESSORIES. Then.'s a Fires*one Tyre accessory for every emergency, and you ca -1 obtain them from Firestone Tyre dealers. Inside blow-out patches, hook-on or laceon boots for the cover, "Cure-cut" for filling in cracks and cuts in the tread., Mica for preventing the tube sticking to the coyer, tube gum, valves and valve parts. These are quick, efficient helps in all cases of tyre trouble. Insist on Firestone Accessories—carry them in your car and they will put a "silver lining" in every motoring cloud. Further particulars from A. Hatrick and Co., Ltd., Wanganui and Wellington, agents for New 2ealand» 4

An exchange is of opinion that when | the Kaiser says "Hie Lord of Creation is with you" lie is referring to a certain Lioheuzollern gentleman with ■an upturned moustache! GUborne sportsmen were on Saturday last afforded a decidedly unique and amusing spectacle in the race for the Hunt Club Steeplechase. The field of some half-dozen horses proved to be of a very inferior class, and found the jumps beyond their capabilities. Finally one horse reached the winning post, walking in several hundred yards to the good. The second horse,' after being "laid out'' for a, time, eventually regained its feet and walked past the winning post. The third horse got home some time later. The rest of the field had collapsed. The machine duly paid out. , •'"ln these day 9 so many appeals are made to you for funds that you could be excused for beginning to look a bit gloomy, and for asking when they aro going to stop," said Mr. L. M. Isitt at a meeting held at Christchurch. "Let me tell you they are not going to stop while you -'an spend £4,000,000 a year on booze, and five and a half millions jn war-time on this wretched totalisator. What good do you get from it, 1 would Uke to know? The drink gives you a bad head and a hob-nailed liver, and the man who supports the totalisator goes home and raves at his wife an:l kiddies because he has been fool enough to put his money -On a bad horse. No! These well-deserved appeals must hot cease while nearly 10 millions is being wasted in New Zealand on drink and gambling." Despite the advent of the ten-shilling notes, half-sovereigns appear to be in circulation to much the same extent as they were in the pre-war days, r-.'marks a Christchurch ■paper, the frequency wifh which the little gold coins are seen having been more obvious during the last week on' two. Another peculiar feature of current is the number ot' English-minted half-crowns, bearing this year's date, which have been released from local banks within the last few days. Those Who make a study of coinage will probably be able to draw from these circumstances their cwr. deductions. Even to the layman it is apparent that the British Dominions have not yet reached the stage of a universal paper currency. * Melbourne papers record that Miss Rose Smith, of West Brunswick, a member of the Commercial Clerks Board, has been nominated assessor for the employees to sit with Mr. Justice Hodges in the State Court of Industrial Appeals when the appeal for the employees come oa. This is believed to be the first time that a Woman has been appointed to sit in a judicial capacity in Victoria, though women have been members of wages boards for some years. It U also reported 'from Victoria 1 that the University Council has appointed Dr. Gcorgina Sweet, D.Sc., to act as Professor of Biology, in the absence of Sir W. Baldwin Spencer, who is lowing for Great Britain. Dr. Georgina Sweet is the first woman in Australila to gain the distinction of occupying a professorial chair.

At a time when the limelight is playing conspicuously on'the man who deliberately refuses to serve his country, a remark made by the secretary of the Returned Soldiers' Association in Auckland as to the re-enlistment of wounded Anzaes is of particular intercut. "Every reinforcement which leaves now takes away a certain number of returned men," said Mr. Andrews. "Some oi them have been wounded at Oallipoli, some sick in Egypt, but they are all eager to get back. A couple of men remarked to me six months ago that no money on can'tli would ever induce them to take on fighting again, but since the news of the doings of our boys in France has tome through they have botli thrown up their work and got back into khaki. They ssM they had done their part on the peninsula, and so earned the right to have a say in the great doings in France!"

Over 3000 people attended at Luc office of the Agricultural Department in the iPublic Trust Building, Auckland, on Thursday, with the object of registering their fruit trees. The crowd in waiting during the luncheon hour was particularly numerous (reports the Herald), and at 2 p.m. there were 'IOO applicant? on the scene. The officials of the Department Jiad to resort to taking the applicant* in relays. By the end o£ the business day it ivas calculated that the latter had been dealt with at the rate of (100 nu hour. There were still no registration forms available, and all that could be done by the officials of the Department was to request each of the many callers to address envelopes to themselves and leave them, on the understanding that when the missing forms come to hand they will be posted to the possessor* of fruit trees conwned. The sight of the constant procession of men and women into the building attracted much interest on the part of passers-by, many of whom were bard put to it to account for tiro unusual scene of excitement. At one stage of the proceedings the crowd stretched right across Albert Street. Several intending applicants for registration papers, on noting thi.s, decided to apply by means of the post. Mae Marsh and Robert Harron, who star in the Griffith-Triangle feature. "A Child of the Paris Streets," at the Empire on Monday and Tuesday will also be seen in leading parts in the other great Griffith production, "The Birth of a Nation," showing at the same Theatre next Thursday and Friday.

Many new beautiful white ailk blouses have opened out at the Melbourne, T.M. A great variety of styles is shown including plain turn-down collar with square Raglan sleeves, lfls C;l. Others with the more recent set in sleeves, deep collar with pleated frilling and reining at Us (Id, 12a (id, to 1!).? lid. Also a few nior,e lovely colored crepe de chine blouses at 21s. Extraordinary values. Those furnishing should note particulars appearing in this issue of n sale by auction on Friday next on account of Mrs.'Morton, who is leaving for Auckland. Messrs. Nolan and Co. are the uui-tionoers. A final reminder is given of a sale of good quality fuvnitnrc for sale by auction on Friday'next by Nolan and Co. Vendor is leaving New Plymouth and everything will be sold absolutely without reserve. Breeders and Stock-owners who arc sustaining losses by Abortion are unfair to their own interests if they neglect the use of remedies that are sure to eradicate these troubles from their herds. Many stock-owners have tried drenches of various kinds, and have found them useless. Hundreds who have had this experience have sent for Sykes's Drench and Sykes's Animal Abortion Cure, sometimes as a last, resort, and have found them effective. Better use these .remedies first, before wasting time and money experimenting. They are doing their work. They are saving money for others. They will save money for you. Price, Is Gd per packet; Ms per dozen. It costs 8d to drench a cow, 2