LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 13 December 1916, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Tlie i Auckland quota for the 25th Reinforcements has been tilled under the voluntary system.—Press Association. The Administrator for Samoa reports that the following tliree men are under iredical treatment for minor ailments: —Privates Mills, Shaekell and Neild. Answering a question as to when the second division of the reserve was likely to be called up, Mr. Allen said probably not for another ten months.—Press Association. Mr. D. J. Grecnway, of Okato, forwards us a donation of £1 towards the furrtU of tho Citizens' Band. Me also states that he will make a similar donation on each occasion that the band visits Okato. A Christchurch says that Robert Scmple was before the Magistrate's Court on charges of four counts of making seditious utterances. On the application of the Crown, he was remanded to Friday, and bail was refused. Advice has been received by the Collector of Customs that only greasy wool will be permitted to be exported, when consigned to the care of the Director of Army Contracts, and to the ports of London, Liverpool, Manchester, Hull, lmmingham, and Goole. Ask distinctly for SANDER'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, or else you may receive one of the manv substitutes. The GENUINE SANDER EXTRACT cures colds, fevers, indigestion ; prevents infectious diseases and heals ulcers, poisoned wounds, skin diseases, burns, sprains, etc. It is much more powerfully antiseptic than the common eucalyptus and does not depress or irritate like the latter.

The Moa Dairy Company has decided to defer consideraton of the *iiianufac-i turc of casein till April. <, In the Magistrate's Court yesterday, judgment by default was given for plaintiff by ifessrs J. S. S. Medley and F. Rellringcr, .T's.P., in the following civil case:—l). McPherson v. J. Fowler, Hawera, £'j -2s Od.

Five members of the Egtnont' County Council have given notice to move at the next meeting that the Council consider the advisability of introducing the system of rating on the unimproved value. As there are only nine members on the Council, it seems as if ratepayers will have an, opportunity of voting on the question. A number of the local High School boy-, have secured positions on Taranaki fat ma during the vacation. This should help to relieve the labor difficulty in the busy s> ..miner scaßon. The boys are keen upon the work, and several of them will leave for the scene of their hcliday labor this week end.

In connection with the inauguration of the trawling l industry at New 'Flymouth, we understand that the s.s. W'cka, the New Zealand Trawling nnd Fish 'Curing Company's trawler, fs ,■ to nirive at Mohuoa -on Httrsflay, to commence operations, and that, if the results are satisfactory, two other vessel? will be put on to extend the business.

In reply to a circular letter from the President of the Board of Agriculture, the Egmont County Council decided to nominate the following as the six worst noxious weeds: Blackberry, oxoye daisy, ragwort, Californian thistle, foxglove, and pennyroyal. Councillors were unanimous regarding tlie claims of blackberry to the premiership, but several other weeds were also in the running for some 0;' the other .positions. The Elt'lmm County Council, at its meeting 0,11 Saturday, appointed Mr. J. Smith, a returned soldier, to the position of county ranger and dog-tax collector. There were sixteen applicants for the portion. The tender of Mr. A. Whiting for the erection of a workman's cottage nt Omoann for the sum of £3Bl 10s was accepted, as was that of Mr. M. A. Bridger for the supply of dog collars for the eounvy. At the executive meeting of the New Plymouth branch of the Employers' Association, held yesterday, it was unanimously decided to ask the retailers to observe the following-holidays At Christ-' mas and New Year:—At Christmas, to dose from Christmas Eve until the following Wednesday morning, closing 01; Wednesday afteriioon from,noon. At New Year; from New Year's Eve until the following Wednesday morning, closing as usual on Thursday afternoon., Three protests were ': lodged, at the Stratford A. and P. Show. These have now been decided. In the .horse competitions the protest against G. Warrende: for entering a stallilpn in a class for horse (gelding) or mare , was.. nphcln, J. T Walsh w;as also disqualified, for entering a horse which competed in class 2il, .and therefore was not eligible to compete* in clas.'cs 24, 2.") and 20. Mr. Kasper withdrew his protest in another section.

A life-saving flub, with 20 members has been formed at East End, and the following officers have been elected :~ Patron, Mr, \V. X. Ewin2[; president. Mr. E. Whittle; vice-presidents, Messr'. A. S. Brookcr. F. M. Orayliv.c;. C 11. Burtonj club captain. Mr. P. .1, FhiV.n.;pan; vice-captain, Mr. X. Winter; lie:!, secretary, Mr. It. Rcimoch: lion. treasnrer. Mr. 1\ T. Beliriiu'er: instructor, Mr. X. Winter: executive, Me-;.;--. ':.

Stroud, A, V. Mackie. F, Mnelcay, Hard graves, B'avis, W. Pnnctn, C. Il::i'.ipond; delegate, Mr. L HRminond; ::::c!itor, Mr. W. P. Xicoil.

A marine officer who saw firee!; :■:■;■• moiits landing at Salonika last year, in tlio course nj his service on a transport, told our Wellington correspondent t':at lie had been impressed favorably by King Constantinc's troops. There we"e three Rrmies. Briti*ii, French, and f!:ce!:. landing at Salonika at the fame tir.io, Hurt the equipment of the fireei soldiers appeared to he panicnln-'y nood a:;d workmanlike. The men were <V- ipline.l. unci apparently riiiciciit. Relr.tions between the British and French, on the cue linivil. and the Greeks on the other, were a Tittle strained, even at that time, and the armies dirt not mix nt nil. although they, were using the same harbor, and necessarily Ir.iver.-in« (he same streets to some extent.

Under the auspices of the X,e\v Zeala.ul Alliance, an enthusiastic meeting 01 the promoters of Temperance reform >vas held in the .Rood Templar Hall. -\'ew Plymouth. • yesterday evening. It was unanimously agreed to take up again the .petition, urging' Parliament to institute (i o'clock closing of.hotel bars. It was reported that the petitions presented at last session were very largely signeii, and that still large; support was anticipated on this occasion of petitioning Parliament. In connection with the iccent decease of the Rev. F. W. Isitt, it was decided to favor proposals to perpetuate his memory, and n small committee was set up to consider the best method of doing so, and to arrange details.

There are prospects of good rises in town property in New Plymouth in the near future. iNolan' and Co. advertise a good proposition on 'account of a gentleman leaving for the front. The upset is low, and business should result.

The Sfw Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., lid., wish to draw attention to their Tarata sale on Friday, loth December, at 1 p.m. Full particulars will he found on page 8 of this issue. **

A final reminder is given our readers of the important Jersey sale to be. held at Mr. John Hale's Avenue road farm tomorrow. In addition to the choice selccHon of pedigree catile Mr. Hale will offer to the public without reserve lb choice grade Jersey heifers and cows m full milk. These'grade cattle are the whole of the grades that Mr. Hale ha» left on his farm. Dairy farmers in search of a few odd cows to fill up their herds should attend this, sale. "MELBOURNE" SUITS MODERATELY PRICED.

In these times of exorbitant prices demanded by to-measnre tailors it in n treat to be able to buy a first clasa highly finished and well tailored suit made of choice all-wool fabrics at a moderate price. The Melbourne. Ltd.'s long famous for its superlative suit 'Values is again to the fore with a notable array of models cut in the latest and most approved styles, following are some of the leading offerings. EosJlyn all-wool tweed suits, 3os, 39s fid; IMone tweeo suits, 39s Gd; West of England tweed suits, 49s Od; worsteds in fancy and plain colors, 50s 6d, ,09s Gd, and 755; brown worsteds, latest shades and stripes, 765; Indigo Serges and coatings, 755. .

The Now Plymouth Girls* High School closes to-day, and. the briakingup ceremony will be held at tile-school, Alangorei Road, this evening. '• When the voluntary recruiting for the January draft dosed on Saturday night there was a shortage of S3 men for the Taranaki district's quota* A ballot is proceeding at Wellington at the present time; arid it is probable the shortage referred to in this district will be made good by means of- the ballot. Voluntary recruiting U "ow open for Mie February and March drafts. Recruiting for the February draft wjll close on January (I.

The Military Service Board ( w,iil sit at Hdwera ,oir December ID, 21). and 21, when appellants under the MKitary Service Act will be 'heard. The Military Medical Board will sit at Hawera at the same time, nnd all reservists in the Taranaki district called up tinder the "family shirkers' clause" and in the recent ballot will be medically examined. Reservists will be conveyed to and from Hawera at the Defence Department's expence, and, arrangements will be made for their accommodation nt Hawera if necessary. Reservists whose appeals are not allowed will be medically examined as soon as their onsc'3 are heard. Major E. P. Cox.'of Hawera, officer commanding the No. 8 (THlranaki) group, visited New 'Plymouth yesterday. ( He .returns to Hawera'to-day.

Arrangements are now well. in hand for the Taranaki Group rifle meeting, to be beld on the Rewa Rewa riflo range on January 2. Casli priics are being given by the Defence Department in connection with the meeting, and medals will be awarded to the winners of thf aggregate points in the three classes, territorials, rifle clubs and senior cadets. Entries close on December 22 with Mr. H. Stockcr, the lion, secretary. On the evening of the meeting the Mayoress will present the. trophies, to the successful competitors. A large number of Competitors me expected to take part in the shooting, and as the accommodation 'n New Plymouth is likely to' be limited, arrangements arc being made to house the visiting senior cadets >» the Coronation Hall.