LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 15 December 1916, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A returned soldier who was expected home the other night failed to put in an appearance. It now transpires that li.i broke his journey at a wayside town to be married, and it is not known now when he will arrive.—Hawc-ra Star. As a result of an examination held yesterday at the Municipal Baths by the Royal Life-Saving Society, three awards "•ere gained by pupils ot Chetwode Sol.ool, who have been under the tuition of Miss E. L. Bowling. Hilda V. Tait gioned the bronze medallion, and Doris Harrison and Olaudine Norman the proficiency certificate. The grounds surrounding I):. E. A. Walker's residence on Avenue Road were thrown open to the public yesterday afternoon, a nominal charge being made for the purpose of assisting St. Mary's Hemes, Auckland. The well-kept lawns, tho lovely pansies, and the fine rambling roses formed a delightful picture, and greatly pleased those who availed themselves of the invitation of Dr. and Mrs. Walker. "The ladies must learn to do without their silk blouses and their costly underclothing," said the military representative, Captain Orr Walker, during the hearing of a ease before the Wellington Military Service. Board in Wellington on Friday. Tho reservist who was appealing stated that he was the only wholesale manufacturer of "white goods" in Wellington. He had been picked up in the ballot, and he asked for time to fill his place in the factory before he ertered camp. He was allowed three months' suspension 011 the understanding that he would have to don khaki at the end of that period.

What was described as one of the worst oases of reckless driving heard in New Plymouth case before tilt Magistrate's C'ourl; yesterday, when a native ncnied Rangi Mari Knwhavaro, of Puniho, was charged with a breach of the br.rough by-laws. Evidence was given by two Borough Council employees that defendant drove his car along South Read, Now Plymouth, at a rate exceeding 20 milcß an hour. A tramcar was standing at a stopping-place on the breakwater route at the time, and a ni.mbei of passengers were cither alighting or waiting to stop into the tram. The defendant" drove his car past the tram in a most reckless manner without the slightest thought of others using the road. ''lt was the greatest wonder in the world that someone was not hurt," observed one witness. "Defendant did not attempt to slow down when passing the tram, and careered onwards, expecting everyone to get out of liis way." The Bench stated that such a practice could not be tolerated, and imposed a fine of £2, with costs. Kvidence if kindly thought and sympcthy towards those in New Zealand whoso sons have made the last sacrifice in the war was shown in a letter received by Mr. C Potts, of the Imperial Hotel, from the High Commissioner (the Hon T. Mackenzie).'concerning the death of Sergeant C. W. Potts. The letter reads: ''lt was with very much regret that I learnod of your great sorrow, and I wish I could tell vou personally how much I share your bereavement Your loss is also our Dominion's loss; it is men like your son who make our country great. Ho has made for others the great sacrifice and his record is' immortal. After all, it is not- the length o[ life that counts, but the cause for which lie lived and died and whao he put ir.to life. Wore you here you Would be moved to soo hoe splendidly our troops htvc carried all before tliem, not only in the field—where they hold their own with the best—but on this side of the Channel, winning all hearts by their honorable bearing and loveablcness, and because they arc such splendid voung fellows. Every day I find new reasons to b? proud of New Zealand's brave sons." An appeal to the mothers of Auckland to take a more active part in the cause of social purity was made by Dr. A. W. Averill, Anglican Bishop of Auckland, in an address delivered at the Diocesan Mothers' Union animal festival service* in Sr. Mary's Cathedral yesterday. Bishop Averill spoke of the mothers' responsibility. Who could be more interested in the protection of boys and girls than the mothers unless it were the fathers? "And," he added, "I would chat my own sex, the fathers, the brothers, the Husbands, had more moral courage io speak _piit and take a boldei stand against the growing sin of impurity. The greatest and best protective measure was the home, and the noble example of parents. In many homes of the present day there is neither religion nor ideals, and one could hardly wondei that boys and girls went out from such homes to swell the great army of the fallen. Take your courage in hand, and do your utmost io save these boys and girls before it is too late. Speak out more boldly upon the growing degradation of the word "love,' and declare before all the world that the only remedy for the present terrible conditions of social impurity lies in Christ, ian homes and Christian influences. The Bishop spoke of tin. tendency to look for amusement in the street such as the picture show—anywhere but in the home. A PANACEA FOR AI.L STOMACH TROUBLES, is found in Dr. Sheldon's Digestive Tabules, which digest what you eat and give the weary stomach a much needed rest Price, 1/6 and 2/0 per tin. Obtainable everywhere.'

A gentleman not unknown in teaching circles in Chriatchurch, recently bocame the proud possessor of a motorcycle. His first ride, though no disaster happened, is said to have been not without interest to the spectators, for lie got the machine nicely running, and | then forgot how to stop it, tind was obliged to career round and round Huglcy Park until the petrol was exhausted! The promotion of Superintendent O'Donovan to the post of Police Commissioner and the transfer of Inspector Norwood from Invercargill to Wellington will be followed naturally by a fairly extensive re-arrangement of the higher positions in the Police service. But the promotions and transfers that have been planned will not be announced at present. It is understood that 110 officers will be moved jiist now. For selling short-weight bread at Taihape, William Milne and Nelson Dennis were each fined £ls, the Magistrate remarking that they were bad cases_ He added that, in a similar case he would order the publication of the evidence under Section 10 of the Food and Drugs Act In Milne's case weighing revealed a shortage of 27 ounce:, in 281bs of bread, while in regard to Dennis, the Inspector stated that one 41b loaf purchased was four ounces short, while four loaves showed a shortage of 13J ounces. The assistant who sold the bread stated that before selling the loaf he told the inspector it was short-weight, and that he had been instructed to sell it one penny cheaper.

A special collection made in London of lucky charms and mascots, which wa.-: lately exhibited at the Wellcome Historical Museum, Wiginorc street showed how difficult it will be ever to get rid of the aboriginal darkness of the nvnd (says the Daily News). "For instance," said Mr. Kdward' Lovett, "look at these tassels." He pointed to a decoration in silk on my umbrella. "You see those tassels are- shaped like acorns. They are to protect you against lightning. The oak was sacred to the god of thunder, and the acorn inaturally suggested itself as a charm. You find it still on blind cords, and the ende of cornice poles." A correspondent who recently visited the; West Coast writes to The Post as follows: —"While I was at the Glacier I saw a rata tree which I had measured. The incurious Natives noticed nothing unusual about it, but I felt sure it was phenomenal. A measure round the butt four feet from the ground gave a girth of 30ft "in, Apart from the kauris, there can he few trees in New Zealand, if any, to beat it.'' There used to be an "old man" rata on the Eltliam-Ka-po.iga road which old-timers claim was the largest rata in the Dominion. It war. hollow, and a team and dray could be comfortably accommodated in it. Lnter bushfaliers used it as a home. Coukl any of our readers supply fuller particulars of this wonderful tree? The capacity of the Teuton for making misMiief is illustrated by a statement of. Professor Muensterberg, a high-class German spy, who occupies a chair in an American university. He stated that lie had. reliable authority for the prediction that Russia and Germany would conclude a special peace before next spring, and that an alliance between Russia Germany and .Japan would follow. He thought that tliir might be avered by an understand ing between England and Germany. Vienna announced troubli. between England and Russia over tht disposition of the Dardanelles and othei outstanding matters between the two countries.

One of the most successful improved farm settlements n the Dominion, says the Auckland "Star," is that known us the Tangitu settlement on the Main Trvnlf line from Waimiha station (King Country). There arc four settlements in the Tangitu block, the Moka.i- : ti, Msiipn and Kait.angaweka forming tli-.' quartet. The upttiers started bush foiling nnd clearing thr-ii section.' nboir; eight years ago, and most of them arc doing well in dairy work. This was the first - settlement that the Government assisted settlers in obtaining enws. This week Mr. W. T. Jennings, M.P., will open a hall which has been built there by the settlers. No definite information appears to bo obtainable concerning the report, that a British company is attempting to secure control of the Union Steam Shipping Company of New -Zealand. The report is neither denied nor affirmed by the local representatives of the latter company, but commercial circles are disposed to attach some importance to the rumor from London. It is well known that shipping amalgamation on a large scale have been planned in London recently, mainly with the object of meeting conditions created bj the war, and the Union Company is too big to escape notice at such a time. Your eorrescpondent was informed in one quarter that no speedj development need be anticipated.

, In the-course of his address to the Philosophical Society at Palmerston North, Mr. W. Welch said that during his visit to America he noted the great popularity which the quick lunch rooms had attained. On entering these rooms a person passed down n long passage, and on reaching a certain point was handed a tray, table silver and serviette, lie then progressed to a long counter, where cooked meats and vegetable? of all descriptions were already carved and laid out, and a person took whatever he w anted and placed it on his tray. Pudding, tea or coffee, and other accompam mcnts were taken up in the same way, and at the entrance to the large dining room a young lady at a cash register, estimating the value of the. meal on the tray with incredible promptness,- handed out a ticket for the amount, and the diner repaired to a small table and had hU meal. "The onh fault with this system," said Mr. Welch, is that one is liable t.i take too many of the tempting dishes, and has to pay whether he eats them or not." For 'Xmas shoppers from the country and towns much time and thought has been expended by tli management of Cor rigall's in securing the right class of goods—the goods that customers want. The extent of the stock now offering can only be fully appreciated by a visit t"> Corrigall's toj'land. THE POISONING OP THIRTY GIRLS in a Melbourne factory by eucalyptus lollies which were evidently made froir the common eucalyptus brings home forcibly the importance of using only the GENUINE SANDER EUCALYPTI EXTRACT internally. SANDER'S EXTRACT sniffed up the nose and threi drops 011 sugar, is a sure and safe protection from meningitis and other infections. Applied to ulcers, poisoned wounds, sprains, chilblains, eczema, SANDER'S EXTRACT brings quick relief and permanent cure. Nurses are good judges of tea. A nurse writes: "I use Desert Gold Tea in my Nursing Home; fill my patients like the tea and intend using it when [they go home/' v '