LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 17 February 1917, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A committee of the Harbor Board has been set up to gather data regarding the erection of two cottages for the harbormaster's staff at the breakwater. At a committee meeting of the Harbor Board yesterday plans were adopted for the erection of a stout wire fence round the Moturoa monument and the planting of suitable shrubs in the reserve garden. A scat will also be placed in the reserve.

The number of names on the borough electors' roll, which is just being compiled, is approximately 4200. The number of deletions this is considerably in excess of the additions. The roll will be open for inspection by all persons-interested at the borough office from to-day until Thursday next.

A memorial service—in memory of the late Colonel Nelson Okey—will be held to-morrow a.f Whiteley Church. There will bo a church parade of veterans and the various military units, and also of Boy Scouts. The Citiznes' Bane will be in attendance on parade and at the service.

At Auckland yesterday John A. Rock, charged with being an alien, enemy engaged in foreign trade, was fined fa. Defendant's father (a German) had been naturalised in Australia,, but defendant • (born in Germany) had not been naturalised in New Zealand. The Magistrate remarked that there was nothing reflecting on defendant's loyalty.—Press Association. , The Governor has received from Mr. Bonar Law a letter requesting him to inform the Native Minister that he placed before His Majesty the King the Minister's letter of October 5 with regard to the donation of 30,000 acres in the Ohaoka Block, between Napier and Taupo, by Te Heuheu Tukino Kingi Topia and the Ngati Tuwharetoa tribe generally, for the benefit of returned soldiers. Mr. Bonar Law adds that the King instructed him to express high appreciation of the gift made by the Ngafi Tuwharetoa.

A meeting of the locally-appointed committee to promote the interests of the Y.M.C.A. was held last evening to welcome Messrs H. A. Wheeler and C. E. Brownlie, two representatives of the Y.M.C.A., Melbourne, who arrived by tilemail train. The meeting, at which several country delegates were present, discussed the national fund of the Y.M.C.A. and the best means of augmenting the fund locally. A fair sum was subscribed in the rooms. The visitors will wait on local residents to-day for the purpose of enlisting tlieir sympathy and support in connection with the movement. Mr. Wheeler will address a meeting in the Hood Templar Hall to-morrow evening at 8.30 on the Y.M.C.A. and the war.

New Plymouth was visited yesterday* by an excursion party from Taranaki's hinterland, comprising some 1300 children, parents and friends from schools situated along the East road line between Tahora and Toko. About fourteen schools were represented, comprising Tahora, Hurimoana, Marco, Whangamomona, Pohokura, Te Wera, Huiakama,: Huiroa, Douglas, Tututawa, Puniwha-' kau, Mangaehu, Raupuha and Toko. The nucleus of the party left Whangainomona by special train at 0.30 a.m., each station seeing the party increased until Hearing Stratford. The train arrived at New Plymouth shortly after 11 a.m., taking the excursionists to the Ngamotu beach where, after the children had been lavishly entertained, two or three hours were spent in paddling and bathing and playing on the sand. The weather being perfect, the youngsters iiad a day by the seaside that will long live in their memories. Joy rides in the trams also tended to make the time pass all too quickly. At 4 p.m. left For home, the train, with its seventeen carriages drawn by two engines, making an imposing sight as it started for Whangamomona, .which would be reached four hours later. At to-morrow evening's service in Whiteley Memorial Church Mr. H. A. Wheeler, of the International Y.M.C.A., will preach, dealing especially with the work of the organisation he represents INVICTA' MIXTURE —AN ALLBRITLSH SMOKE. Invicta Mixture is a better mixture because it contains none of the adulterants so common to other mixtures. Invicta is a pure and choice blend of natural Rhodesian-grown tobaccos, perfectly matured and skilfully chosen. Thus it is pure, British, wholesome and good. Moreover, it has a really distinctive fragrance and an inimitable flavor—every whiff is enjoyable—it is free burning. and will not bite the tonsruo or sour the pipe. Invicta is the light smoker's tobacco—full 2oz tins Is, all tobacconists. Dreadnought Navy Cut is fuller flavored and a stronger Rhodesian Tobacco for seasoned smokers. Fvery tin guaranteed in perfect condition—ls full 2oz. 'l6

Mr. T. E. Sinel, tlie well-known shipping representative on the Auckland wharf, and his wife, says the Auckland Star, have reason to be proud of their part in the war, having at present six sons in khaki.

Sixteen cars from Hawera joined in the annual run of the Automobile Association to Opunake on Wednesday The weather was good, and a very enjoyable time was spent by all. There was a very large crowd of visitors ana friends 011 the beach.

On Thursday morning, while Mr. II Nodder was cranking his taxi car in Hawera it suddenly caught fire. The brigade were summoned and put out the flumes with (he chemical lire extinguisher. The body of the car was considerably burnt, but fortunately the engine was not damaged. The damage is estimated at about £25.

States the Klthain Argus:—A writer in the Daily News discourses interestingly about, speculators who grabbed Maori land in the Kaikohc district. We wonder if he made any enquiries concerning the names of these speculators. If ho did lie probably received a surprise. There used to be some pretty rumors afloat as to who the land grabbers were, how they got the tip, and how they scooped tlie pool. At the Juvenile Court, Onehnnga, before Mr. F. V. Eraser S.M., this week, a young girl was charged with stealing a copy of a newspaper. Mr. W. Bush, news agent, stated that lately numerous complaints had been made that subscribers were not getting their papers, even though the runners declared that, they were delivered. In consequence ot these complaint he took over one run himself, and caught the girl in the act of taking the paper. The Magistrate adjourned the case for a fortnight, pending a report from the probation oiticcr. Quite a number of Invercnrgill school boys have spent their holidays in the country at the shearing sheds, and according to the Southland Daily News have accumulated large cheques. One, afraid that he had not passed a recent examination, and being determined to have another year at school whatever the result of the test, arranged with a labor agent to work at three sheds, fn the Lake district, and. returned with £15 —more than sufficient for his educational requirements should he have to pay for his tuition at the school during the coming year. At tlio Chi'istchiireh Supreme Court 011 Monday, tlie Grand Jury submitted a presentment advocating corporal punishment. in addition to other penalties in eases of indecent assault 011 children. Tlie jury also desired to express regret that similar representations from other Grand Juries had apparently bdpn disregarded. The judge pointed out the great variation in character of sexual crimes, and said the real remedy for such cases lay not necessarily in heavy sentences but- in tlie better training of young men. Ha,would see that the presentment was conveyed to the proper quarters. Tlie recent downpour of rain which has prevailed in the Whangarei district for the last week, (says an exchange) has proved the last disastrous straw to orchard ists and market gardeners. Such small proportion of fruit as remained marketable from the adverse spring conditions, has been completely ruined. Nectarines and peaches just about ready for picking have spill- from the excess of moisture, while even the hardy apple has been so much affected that fancy prices are being paid for quarter cases of sound fruit. Tomatogrowers, too, have met with much discouragement and loss, the blight having spoiled outdoor crops to a most unusual extent.

An important circular, affecting local bodies who pay a high rate of wages to their workmen, lias been received by the Taranaki County Council from the resident engineer of the Public Works Department. The writer, referring to the expenditure of Government grants and subsidies, advised the Council that the Minister for Public Works declines to allow Government moneys to be ev pended at the high rate of wages now being paid in some instances by local authorities. In future all plans and specifications submitted for approval must be accompanied by estimates of cost which are to be based upon the rate of wages being lis per day for workmen of average ability and physique. The resident engineer pointed out that payment would only be made on the basis stated.

During an '.interval in the business of the Magistrate's Court at Wellington on Monday, Mr. T. M. Wilford, 011 behalf of the legal profession of Wellington, paid a tribute to the work .done by Inspector Hendrcy during tiie time he has been stationed in the city. He said that the inspector, who is leaving for Wanganui, had earned the respect and esteem of every member of the profession who had been associated with him. Inspector Hendrey was not a man one could quarrel with. He had none of that aggressiveness that made many a Court a bear garden. A thorough knowledge of criminal law and an unfailing courtesy were other characteristics which he. possessed. Mr. Wilford concluded by wishing the inspector every success.- Mr. L. G. Heid, S.M., who was on the Bench, also voiced his appreciation of Mr. Hendrey's qualities. "I have been struck," he said, "not only with his ability, but also with his extreme fairness." The inspector's reply consisted of an expression of thanks ana the plain assertion that he had endeavored to do his duty. In the afternoon he was the recipient of a case of pipes for 'limself and a tea service for Mrs. Hendrey from the officers and men at Lambton Station.

The Citizens' Band will give a muni cipal recital on the Ngamotu beach to> morrow afternoon.

The Melbourne's great stocktaking sale has opened to splendid business. As usual with this popular firm's sales the bargains advertised fully measure up to expectations; consequently the public patronise the store 1 with the fullest confidence and enthusiasm. SUNBURN May be classed by pome as one of the Usser ills of life, but to the possessor ot a delicate skin it is one of the worst modes of torture to be imagined. After a glorious day in the surf, or a delightful bush picnic, the aftermath of scalding, burning face and hands and di.iPguring blisters takes away the lwppy memory of the day's pleasure. To minimise the after effects of sunburn, amiointing with Kexona, the Knpu! Healer, is all that ;s necessary, and the skin, soothed and cooled by its wonderful influence, will quickly regain its normal tempcraturt and comfortable coolness. Kexona, Is Cd and 3s. Obtainable everywhere

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