LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 16 December 1916, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

In the report of (lie Taranaki Land Eci.nl on the 14th instant, aning the items ''Transfers and Subleases" appears tit'; following:—Section 1, Block XI., Aria S.D., 12:12 acres, C. L. and S. Bichono and A. K. K. Person to Win. Dean—approved. This should read "adjourned." Wairoj, says a. Press Association message, is threatened with an immediate cessation of its only milk supply, as, owing to the flush of feed, it is impossible to attain the Government standard for the morning supply. The Minister refuses a temporary relaxation. Approximately, a thousand people are affected, including a large number of young babies.

On Thursday evening next thorp will be a music recital in tPukekura Park, commencing at S o'clock, when a complimentary benefit will be tendered to tlie local bandsmen, as a slight recognition of the many sacrifices made by them throughout the year in order to cater for the wants of the community in the mutter of music in our parks and elsewhere. The trustees of the park have generously placed the grounds at the disposal of the band, .".nd the permanent illuminations and path-light-ing recently installed will he on view. The music will he specially appropriate fo the Christ mas season, and will include, the ••Halleluiah Chorus" from "The Messiah." l'uil particulars as to the programme will be given in a later issue.

With a view to inaugurating a system of woodwork instruction in country town lying near Mount Kgmont, Mr. A. (Jruy. Director of the Xew Plymouth Technical College, has been making a series of visits to the towns concerned, for the purpose of enlisting the sympathy and support of the settlers. On Thursday evening he met the committee of the Okato School. There were prc?ent: Me--rs. W. A. Corbett (chairman), T. Street, S. Daly, L S. Hurt, and W. 11. Clarke. Mr. Cray explained that, owing to the number of pupils who would receive Instruction under the scheme being insullicient to supply -he amount of capitation necessary ta finance the project, support was required from the settlers before a start could be made. The settlers present were unanimously of the opinion that the scheme was a good one, and expressed the opinion that there vvould be no difficulty in raising the required sum nt Okato. A resolution was passed, expressing the settlers' appreciation of the action of the Taraiiaki Education Board in endeavoring to afford improved educational facilities to the country districts. Mr. Cray was accorded a vote of thanks for his visit, and foi l>is address.

•i'lie supplies of Christmas fruit for the local market have been coming to liaml very slowly, and there is likely to he a ;oiisiderftble shortage. The prices for the varieties of the new season's crops are almost certain to rule high, and it is estimated the supplies will be altogether inadequate. Cherries are finished, and it is doubtful if the supply of strawberries will carry over the New Year. Sufficient supplies of strawberries are expected to be available locally for the Christmas season. Regarding the vegetable supply, green peas will be obtainable next week, and quantities of potatoes and cabbages are available. Referring to the local vegetable supply yesterday, llr. JL B. Webster observed that Mew Plymouth was very much behind-hand. He could not understand why vegetables were not grown here in sufficient quantities to meet th> demand. Enterprise in this direction was sadly lacking, and as a result supplies had been obtained from the other side of the island. "A man with two or three acres ear Xew Plymouth could make a very good living from vegetables if he wanted to," added Mr. Webster,

Two breaking-up ceremonies take place ia the Good Templar Hall on Monday afternoon. The Techni.-al College will hold a function at I.IJO, and the Boys' High School will hold its ceremony at 3 o'clock. The Military Service Board for the Wellington District will sit in Xew 'Pl.viiiout'i on Monday next, and will hear some appeals in Hawera on Tuesday and AVednesday. It will sit ut Wnngiuiui of> Thursday afternoon, and at Marton on Friday afternoon, returning to Wellington on Saturday. There was but a meagre attendance at "Autea" last evening, when the function in connection with the Red Cross ell'ort to raise funds to provide an ambulance was brought to a close. The Citizens' Band, under Mr. ¥. W. (i. McLcod, played in the grounds, and rendered a fine selection of music.

Messrs. Kirkpatrick and Skelton (teachers) and thirty pupils engaged in engineering classes at t!i» Technical College visited Waitara. yesterday. The boys were courteously shown over the works by the chief engineer, Mr. Blair. The outing, which was onjoyAbls, was much appreciated by masters nn:l pupils. The grounds of Dr. E. A. Walker, Avenue Road, will be thrown open to the public every day except Sundays, and admission will he given on the payment of sixpence. The proceeds will be devoted to St. Mary's Homes, Auckland, an institution which deserves the support and sympathy of all. Br. Walker's grounds are looking' very beautiful at the present time, and they are well worth a visit. :

In reply to a telegram from the Taranaki County Chairman, protesting against the exclusion of Waitara from the list of valuing ports in connection with the sale of wool to the Imperial Government, the Minister of Agriculture lias forwarded a similftr telegram to that sent to the Stratford Chamber of Commerce, and reported in our Stratford column,

In urging the Harbor Board at its meeting yesterday to grant the transfer of the lease of a foreshore section at Xgamotu to an applicant who said he desired to erect, a cottage on the site, Mr. (Y E. Bellringer said that steps should be taken to make all lessees of Harbor Board sections build on the property. If they did not do so, the leases should be determined. The application before the Board was granted. Good work is being done by the prisoners from Now Plymouth Gaol in improving the appearance of the Maryland Hill reserve. Nine men have been engaged since Tuesday in trimming the hedges and cutting the heavy growth of grass, weeds and fennel that previously gave the reserve an appearance of neglect and unsightliness. EfTorts are being made to get the work completed before the holiday season commences.

Among the list of names of men'called up by the second ballot, and published in yesterday's issue, appears that of a coastal lad who, after undergoing an operation in the. New Plymouth Hospital to make himself fit, enlisted in the 11 tli Reinforcements. Last March, whilst in cam]) at' Tauhercnikau, he was stricken with measles, and, complications following, death ensued, the funeral taking place at Feathorston. His name is by no means a common one, and it is inconceivable how such a regrettable mistake could 'have occurred.

A meetig of the Xgamoiti Seaside Improvement Committee was lipid last night, Mr. .). Mayden presiding. Mrs. Cory was appointed manageress of the tea kiosk, which will be run in the interests of the committee. It was decided.to charge adults Hd. and children Id. for the use of the bathing fheds. Season tickets were fixed at ">.-. Owners of seaside cottages at Ngamotu are asked to co-operate with the society by not allowing the public to u-e their premises for dressing ror.-us. Bathing costumes and towels will lie procured for hiring 1 out. Mr. 0. drey's oll'cr of mooring chains for the raft was accepted with thanks. Messrs. ft. Grey, R. McQimdc, and .). Morey were appointed to take charge of the iiiddc:'. treasure hunt, which was such a feature of last New Year's in- -picnic. They will also arrange for suitable presents. Mr. McQundc lias promised to donate a clock. Tram and C.'n arrangements were completed. One of the most popular entertainments held in Eltham is the annual demonstration • given by the boys from tin: .Salvation Army Home in that town, the advertisement for which appears in this issue. The gathering is to take place next .Monday evening, and the proceeds are to be devoted to the cause of Belgian suffering and destitute children. Two years ago these hoys visited our flwn town and raised a snbstaptial amount, for the same deserving cause. \V( well recollect the splendid performances of the boys and the fine entertainment which was provided on that occasion. The programme is large, and com/.uses songs, recitations, drills, tableaux, dialogues, etc. Stair-Captain K Burton will conduct the services in the Salvation Army ll.ill on Sunday.

Since 'Xmas gifts must be chosen, it would he just as well to choose tliem straightway. Make Morey's advertisemint in this issue your buying guide, and you will liny to advantage Turn t: it straightway. Seeing is believing and if (lie New I'lvmouth and Inglewood shoppers who rr-nuire 'Xmas gifts will visit Hawkes big fancy goods stores they will see exactly what they require at prices that break down all opposition. The Melbourne's great sale coming jifst before Christmas'has proved a boon to hundreds of shoppers enabling them in many instances to purchase their holiday needs at prices much lower than is usual at this time <if .the year. Men especially finding it to their great advantage in purchasing their 'Xmas suits. ' FOR SEVEN REASONS BUY FIRESTONE TYKES.

The seven reasons are the seven extra values contained in Firestone?—extra rubber, extra fabric, extra thickness, e:;tra reinforcing in seven different parts of the tyre! These are not claims, they'ie facts. There are other Fireslone features—double vulcanising slowly and surely, uniting the layers into one united wliole, and not hot enough to scorch the life out of the materials. The design of Firestones is the result o< careful study of road-contact. Travel on Firestones and get "most miks for your money." If your garage can't supply you, get particulars from A. Hatr.ek and Co, Ltd., Wunganui and Wellington, New Zealand agents. 13 "Are you collecting Camels?" is a question that causes no surprise to housekeepers who use Desert Gold Tea* and save "Camels" off packets. Hundreds of cash and eift prizes to be -