LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 23 January 1917, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Knglish mails, o\' Moeraki at Wellington. will arrive in Xew Plymouth this afternoon. The Christchurch police have been advised that the well-known (ilaeier Hotel at IJealey was destroyed by fire on Sunday night. The Clear Meat Company employes at a meeting yesterday decided to r»sume work on the old terms to-day, an;l appointed three delegates to meet the company, if the luttcr agrees to a conference. An Adelaide cablegram reports that there has been a heat wave during the past week, the shade temperature reading 101 degrees. ■'Standing room only" was the case ivith passengers hv the express to Xe>v Plymouth last night. The bowling tournament opening to-day was the main reason for the heavy traffic, sev oral bowlers being accompanied to I*l vmouth by their wives and families.

A 1 j-year-old boy named Newton .'ioiu'tf, of Wait lira, unstained a scria-is injury while ruling at Okokc on Saturday. The horse shied nr.d unseated tlulad. While falling he. caught his lot; m the hook of the paek-saddle whereon he, had beipi seated, the ealf and lower fart of his leg being torn open, expoiiig the sinews. The boy was admitted to the New Plymouth hospital. On incuiry late last evening Jones was reported to be very ill. '■New Plymouth is regarded as the dumping ground in New Zealand for rejected tans," said the borough engineer at the Works Committee meeting last evening, when Cr. A. E. Watkins asked that the water pressure in the evening he reduced owing to th? unusual leakage that occurred. Mr. Conk said tin; picssure was heavy, but the leakage was vauscd by the inferior material used in the manufacture of the taps. The taps in New Plymouth, lie added, were three ounces lighter than those he had seen in other towns. More care should bo taken in the selection of taps. No action was taken.

• Tho application of the borough inspector for legal aid in conducting a by-law case to be heard at the Magistrate's Court was declined by the Borough Council last evening. Cr. F. K. Wilson said two enscs were heard at the Court last week in which counsel wn.s engaged. There was no legal point involved, and no difficulty whatever was f resell tod. The defendants did not even appear. Tho engagment of counsel nniy meant that the. ratepayers were mulcted in heavier costs. If there were any doubt or any conflicting evidence ! the engagement of counsel would be justified. but as far as the speaker could see tho application was only an attempt cm the part of the inspector to have the penalty increased. "It's a question of not guilty, but don't do it again," facetiously remarked Cr. J. S. S. Medley at the meeting of the Works Committee of the Borough Council last evening, when the question of prosecuting Mr. AV. J. Chancy for lighting a fire on his property in Barrett Street on a recent Sunday morning came up for consideration. "Oh! He's guilty right enough,',, said the Mayor, but as the by-law* which prohibits the lighting of fires in the inner area of the borough at any time and in the outer area on Sunday, without a permit, is little known, he'did not think Mr. Chancy should be j.roseeuled. The public, however, should be warned. It was resolved that no f.ction should be taken.

The borough solicitor (Mr. Quilliam) advised the Borough Council last evening that ill his opinion the by-laws relating to the licensing of drivers of motor vehicles and the collection of f?c« ■ii connection therewith were valid. Bylaw 353, requiring drivers of private motor-ears and motor-cycles to obtain certificates of ability to drive, was specially designed 'to conserve public safety, and tlie Council was authorised to make by-laws for that, purpose Visitors to tlie borough and learners were exempt from the operation of the Ly-laws. Mr. Quilliam said' the reference to a magisterial decision under the Tiinaru borough by-laws appeared to have no application to the, local bylaws. The Timarn by-laws apparently required drivers >[ motor-cars and bicycles to obtain licenses to drive tii» vehicles referred to. The . Borough Council decided lo proceed with the collet tion of the fees, a councillor remarking that the by-laws could be tested by anyone who protested agaiiist. paying. FOR SEVEN REASONS BUY FIRESTONE TYRES. The seven reasons are the seven extra values contained in Fircstones—extra rubber, extra fabric, extra thickness, c;tra reinforcing in seven different parts of the tyre! These are not claims, t they're facts. There are other Firestone features—double vulcanising slowly and surely, uniting the layers into oiie united whole, and not hot enough to scorch the life out of the materials. The design of Fircstones is the result o f careful study of road-contfict. Travel on Fircstones "and get "most milts for your money/' If your garage can't supply you, get particulars from A. Hatr;ek and Co, Ltd., Wanganui and Wellington, New ZesUitd *gent« '.3

St. Mary's Sunday School, with its branch schools, Vogeltown and Moturoa, will hold its annual picnic on Thursday week, February 1, on the Ngamotu beach.

No fewer than sixty-five motor caT? were counted adjacent to tho now sale yard* at Mastertou on Wednesday. A search for liorso vehicles revealed the fact that there were six, most of which were of a pattern long out of date. It is reported says the "Witness" that the Kaupokonui Co-operative Dairy Company are likely to extend their business by taking over the Kapuni general store, the present proprietor of which is going into camp. 1 A valuable block of City land, situated in Dixon street, Wellington, changed hand? last week. The block, which lias a frontage to Dixon street of soft by a depth of flOft, was knocked down to Messrs. Ale;,, and Tames Smith, of the "Xow House," at £SOOO.

At a recent drapery sa\> in Wellington a eostmne was marked in the window at five guineas. As soon us the doors of the establishment were opened there was a rush of women bent on securing tho bar gain. The position became so acute thai the premises had to bo closed again until the management succeeded in pacifying the bargain-hunters, which proved a difficult task.

According to a prominent business man in Wellington, an extraordinary condition of affairs obtains in a certain Paxmilling centre in the Wellington district. Many of the employees, it ,'s stated, are openly proclaiming the r'.iet tiint they have not registered for military service and do not intend to resi;ter. A big employer of labour in tho town considered that tho position hud become so serious that he felt it his dutv !a«t night to telephone tho facts to Wellington in the hope that an enquiry would be made. An enquiry being nuid'e. Tho oft-repeated suggestion that the State should undertake control of a'l nifiin arterial roads was again brought Icnvard on Wednesday in speeches made in connection with the North Auckland Parliamentary tour. Speaking at Waipu of the necessity for better roads in tin north, Mr. TT. Poland said the flovernment should assume control' of arteriii) reads, leaving local bodies to nttend to side roads. The Hon. A. M. Myers said rhe time had arrived for a comprehensive Local Oovornmcnt Bill, and this would have to be one of the leading planks in the policy of the future.

A relic of old Maori days in Urn shape of 11 greenstone nxchead was unearthed by Mr. !!. Mdridge while discing on hi'-, farm on the Pembroke Road a few works ago. T)k» axe was rather smi'.l--cr ilinn the usual weapon, and boVo signs of having been knocked about, prnboblv by the plough in tlio course of latter-day operations. The localtfv is .stated to he on the line of an old Maori track from Optinake to New Plymouth, and is probable that the instrument of war was lost in one of the journeys, as there is no present knowledge of anv Maori pah or settlement having been there.

By a fire, which occurred at his residence at Te Aroha, Dr. W. J. Crnn received injuries from which ho died omi Thursday last. Mrs. C'ran was awakened by the sound, of si fall, and found the room full of smoke. Her cries for | help were quickly answered by neighbors, who found the doctor lying near tip" window. He was terribly hurnwl about the heart and upper parts of the body, rr.d lingered, unconscious, until the evening. Dr. Crnn leaves a widow and a daughter aged eight. It is surmised that the dneior hud been reading in bed and had dozed off. leaving the candle alight, with the result that the bedding cftugnt fire, the smoke stiffling biro. 'Die fire was extinguished before much damage had been done to the house

The high prices ruling for all classes of exportable, stock are likely to seriously deplete the flocks and herds of the Dominion. Already store stock is ranging at a very high figure, anl many properties, especially in the Wairarapa. are under-stocked. Tfow are we goii\g to build up our flocks if we permit the unrestricted exportation of ewe lambs? That is a question that concerns tlie Government as well as the settlers tliev.iselves. Immediately the war is over, there will br. a keen agitation fcr closer settlement, which may tend to reduce the demand for sheep and increase that for dairy cattle. In the meantime, however, it must be obvious to settlers that the wholesale exportation of ewe l.'.mbs will have a serious effect upon the flocks of the Dominion.—Age.

Writing to a Cliristchurch journalist from Sydney, under date of January Kith, a well-known theatrical manager savs:—"Things theatrically over here are very bad, and 'without wishing to wax pessimistic, there is a bad time coining. Taxation, extra duty, strikes, and r.ow daylight saving, are combining' lo put many theatrical people into pawn. Since daylight, saving was introduced the weather 1 has been remarkably fine and warm, and muggy I\ is quite light at 5..10. and thousands are s<>en at this hour taking a little recreation in their gardens, on the sea beaches, playing tennis, bow!.?,' etc., in preference to donning their dinner jackets and sitting in a stifling theatre. Of course, there is no question as t.o which is more healthful, but it a severe blow to theatrical vested interests."

, A day or two ago Mr. and Mrs. Walsh and family, of Mosgiel, Otago, were out spending the day at the Silverstreatn, t>nd while bathing one of tho girls got put of her depth, and her father, in trying to save her. was soon in difficulties owing io the girl clutching his neck. A toy named Ivor Scott, seeing Mr. Walsh in trouble dived in and brought the girl lo safely. He then returned and endeavoured to rescue Mr. Walsh, who hud gone down the third .time. In this hj« was successful, and with the aid of Mrs. Walsh dragged him to the bank in an unconsious condition, and immediately rendered first-aid. which was suecessf./i in restoring animation. Assistance was also given by a gentleman who was camping nearby. This gentleman spoke highly of the boy's action, and said had it not been for him Mr. Walsh and bis daughter would probably have been drowned. There is every probability of the boy's pluck being recognised lt> a puolic subscription.

THE POISONING OF THIRTY GIRLS in a Melbourne factory by eucalyptus lollies which were evidently made from the common eucalyptus brings home forcibly the importance of using onlv the GENUINE SAXDER EUCALYPTI EXTRACT internally. SANDER'S EXTRACT sniffed up the nose and three drops on sugar, is n 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 cur;'

In the. past throe years motor-cms of an estimated value of £14.0,000 liavo; been registered iH the M'asterton borougli and county , The number registered in the county increased from 45 in 1914 to 92 in loitl.

In England a law has been passed making it compulsory that a light shall be carried in front of any animal or animals that are being driven on the roadway at night. If tho herd exceeds more than 20 head of cattle or 1000 sheep, a .second lamp must be provided.; Tho tour of the Parliamentary party from Warku-urth to W'angarc-i took tlio oiici-=ts over 80 or AO miles of typical northern clay roads, and as was only to be expected, there was considerable dust and much thirst amongst the party as a consequence. The dust >vas removed ;it stopping places by vigorous brushing and shaking of garments, whilst the thirst was alloyed by copious draughts of tea and other liquid refreshments which were provided bv the settlers in abundance. The bathrooms naturally were in great demand when the visitors reached the end oi the day's journey.

Writing editorially the Dannevirke Xews says. —The Military Board, while in Dannevirke, properly dealt ivith some of those families whose sons, through parental and other influences, have denied their able-bodied services to their country, but we are astounded to find that the Roanl has gone out of the town without denling' with the most glaring cases of family shirking. There are ve'l-to-do families in this district with live, six and seven sons enriching themselves while men with not a tenth of their property at stake sacrifice all their private prospect's ami life itself These shirking families were the bugbear of voluntary recruiting, and each successive casualty list intensified the. feeling against them. The list of successful candidates at the. recent matriculation examination' includes the name of Mr. J. W. Sinclair, a student of the Jubilee Institute for the Blind. Though not quite blind, Mr. .Sinclair is so far deprived of sight as to be unable to study at an ordinary school. During tha past three years he has studied at tho institute, under, two blind teachens, Mr. Doric L. Algie and Mr. David Outram. Ills subjects were English, mathematics, Latin, Knglish history and geography, This is believed to bo the first occasion, in New Zealand, at lea»t, in which such a success has been gained by a pupil of a blind teacher.

At a remit, mooting of the council of the. Wellington Acclimatisation Society, tliß <guestion of tlie importation of stubble quail from Australia was discussed at some length, strong representations heinjLC made from responsible quarters in favor of the importation of the bird, wiiiclv. was described bv the Pastoral and Agricultural Societies,' Union of Xew South Wales as ''a friend to the farmer." The report added: "It should do well in Xew Zealand, especially on marshy country. It multplies quickly, and with plenty of cover gives the gun lots of smart work." It was decided to bring the. matter .before the Minister on the occasion of the proposed deputation to liini on acclimatisation matters.

An echo of the recent electrical J torm was heard at the la-st meeting of the Wellington Hospital Board, when the Charitable Aid Committee reported that the main central building of the Ohiro Home sustained considerable damage by lightning during the thunderstorm on tiie night of January 8, a stack ot four chimney* being thrown down. Part of the debris went through the filed roof over the superintendent's quarters. The internal damage included the blowing out of a fire grate and the instruction of the papering of two rooms and a good deal of personal effect-! by rain water. Damage was also don? to telephones and to the electric light installation, both mains and services. Fortunately no one was injured. Eepairs to the roof and chimneys had alieady been effected, and also the ligi'ting arrangements. Severe hardship* wore experienced recently l>y George Anderson, 24 years of age, an experienced shepherd, employed 01; Double Ilill Station, at the back oi L&ko Coleridge, Canterbury. On Xow Year's Day lie left the homestead, accompanied by four sheep-dogs, for the hiD. As he did not return a search party was organised. He was found on a shady hillside, at a cosnideralile height lbove vegetation. There, for four days, in the burning sun,, he had existed without food or water. TJ e had no hat, his face was severely burned by the sun. bis tongue was so swollen that it would not remain in his mouth, ttnd he was delirious. A bruise behind his right ear had caused concussion of the brain, and from this he is stf" suffering. As to how lie got the bruise no one knows. He may have fallen on a. sharp sttoie. He is still only partially conscious, hilt is likely to recover. His dog-; all, save one, remained with him. When found they, too, were in the last stage of exhaustion

A serious position is reported to have arisen at the 'Thames owing to the flooding of all the old mines working below the sea level. These have not been working for two years, and now all are flooded up to the sea level. Tho water is percolating into private property and flooding yards and gardens and causing subsidence of the streets, and in one instance breaking a water main. Carbonic acid gas is also rising and poisoning workings 011 {lie higher levels. An English paper says: The shirkers who have taken refuge in Monte Carlo and Paris are all nerves after the plain hint by Mr. Lloyd George that every effort will bo made to fetch them. Tho French Government will only be too anxious to assist any steps to this end, for they are tired of the remarks of their own people about the white-liver-ed English battalion entrenched in their midst.