LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 3 March 1917, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The following are the Hawera, vital statistics for February: Births 20, deaths 8, marriages 4. At the fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Kith am ,1-odgo on Wednesday, it was decided to submit the following resolution to the district meeting, to be held on the 11th inst.: "That the district approve of the National Provident scheme, and that lodges desiring to register under the Finance Act, 1910, be cm-po-wcred to do so." A remarkable disappearance of a bather is engaging the attention of the Sydney police. About 11 a.m. on February 1 a priest visited the men's baths at Coogee, hired a costume and entered the water, which was at low tide, the deepest part of the baths being about 4ft. Gin. Two other swimmers saw the priest hanging on to a rope at the end of the 'baths, anil one of them spoke to him. They came out of the 'baths shortly afterwards, leaving the priest as the sole occupant. lie was never seen afterwards. A search was made, and clothing found in the sheds proved that it belonged to ficv. Father Donnelly, assistant priest at Temora. He arrived in Sydney on furlough, and was staying with friends. Two ratepayers of Whitecliffs, Messrs. R. A. Davis and W. J. Freeth, waited on the Clifton County Council yesterday and asked that another riding, taking in portions of Mokau and Urenui ridings, be formed in the Clifton County. The deputation stated that White Clill's was one of the richest areas in the County, but it was in an isolated position and had been neglected by the Council in the past. The election of another councillor representing the suggested new riding, would give the ratepayers in question better representation than they were at present receiving. The suggested name of the riding was Mimi. The Council, after discussing the position, decided to take no action. The members of the Council were of opinion that tho ratepayers of White Cliffs had no cause, for grievance and that they were adequately represented on the Council in point of view of both area and population. The Melbourne's great- stocktaking sale has only another week to run. Customers desirous of taking advantage of the sale offerings should make a point of attending as early as possible especially as the price of all wollen and cotton goods will show a substantial increase immediately, after the conclusion of the sale. ' "'

.Speaking at- Hastings on Thursday night, Mr Eraser deplored what he termed the intrigue which brought about the. selection of Sir J. Findlay as the Government nominee. A Dunedhi telegram sta\es that 'owing to the high prices of oats ruling in New Zealand, a contract for the delivery of fiOOO sacks from Australia has been entered into, the price working out at about 3s Id per bushel landed in Auckland.—Press Association. An accident occurred on Thursday morning which necessitated the removal to the public ho-spijal of a man named Karl Kallaway, one of the workmen-em-ployed in the construction of the new A.M.l.'. building. It appears that a plank fell, striking Kallaway on the chest. He suffered a severe shock, but enquiry at the hospital to-day reveals, that his'condition is considerably improved. An elderly lady had the misfortune yesterday to fall from a train car at the Clover street stopping place, owing to the ear starting off while she was in the . act of descending from the step, ». process which took more time than usual owing to her inactivity. She fell heavily on her e/oow and received a shock, but was put on her feet and was able to proceed home. The inspector was on the car and rendered assistance to the lady. A successful euchre party and dance was held at the Ku'\ End Pvilion on Thursday night. Thirteen tables were engaged during the euchre tournament, which was in charge of Mr J. Roch, and the prizes were won as follows-. Ladies, first Miss Jury (umbrella), second Mrs P.. Bennoeh (251b flour); men, first Mr S. Bridger umbrella), second Mr A. B. Mackie (251b flour). Subsequently supper was served, and a dance followed, Mrs George providing the music, and Messrs (i. Tippins and'L. Hooper ofliciating as M.'s C. A church parade of the New Plymouth Iroop of Boy Seouls will be held in the IVhiteley Church on Sunday mornin". ivhen the Row A. B. Chappe'll will consecrate the two flags belorging to. the troop. The Scouts will fall'in°at 10 30 at Whitely Hall. One of the-flags was presented by the Ist Petworth Troop (Sussex) to the Central unit of the .Now Plymouth Troop, the other, an ensign, was presented by Mr C. T Mills. This will probably be the last occasion on which Chief Scoutmaster Chappell will be heard by the troop. Tim damage caused by the fire at the gasworks yesterday morning is estimated at £2"), which is not covered by insurance. The fire was evidently caused by some slack coal stored behind n wooden partition close to the back of the retorts over-heating. There have been previous incipient outbreaks, but the men in charge have coped with them. Yesterday morning the fire obtained a hold on the woodwork before it was discovered, and flic alarm given, and a porjtion of the roof was destroyed before it was overcome. During -an interval in the proceedings at the social held at the East End Pavilion on Thursday evening to Mr D. J. Hughes, president of the local Life Saving Association, presented the Tabor Shield and silver medals to the winners of the recent competition; also the bronze medallions and certificates for efficiency. The members of the winning team were Messrs N. Winter (captain)', YV. Davis, Jarvis, Bellringer, Cartwright, Winter and Bridger. Mr N. Winter was also presented with a certificate on passing the necessary examination qualifying his for tyicher and honorary instructor. The annual swimming sports in connection with the New Plymouth Bows' High School are to be held on Monday, commencing at 11.3-0 a.m. Through the courtesy of the Harbor Board, the ports will be held in the stretch of water between the breakwater and the wharf, so that all spectators will be able to view the events. Special arrangements are being made to facilitate the conduct of the sports, which, as has been proved by experience in connection with previous High School functions, '.vi 11 be well organised, and the numerous heats will be run off with clock-like precision. An invitation is extended to all narenta to attend the sports. The New Plymouth Patriotic Mart will be run as usual to-dav, by the combined effort of the Bed "Cross Society and the Mayoress' Patriotic Committee. The ladies hope to make it a record day, and are aiming at nothing less than £SO to help the sick and wounded soldier and the man on active service. On March 10 the combined golf clubs will he in charge, March 17 Red Cross Society and Hurworth Road, March 24 the Mayoress' Committee and Fitzroy. This arrangement will give everyone 'an opportunity of helping in this work. A very pleasant evening was spent at Puniho on Tuesday evening, when settlers of the district assembled in the school room to farewell Private John Stephenson, who is home on final leave. Dancing was indulged in, interspersed with a musical programme to which Mesdames Vincent and L, Wells, Messrs Carey, Knight and Murdoch contributed. The majority of items were encored. Just prior to supper Captain Kinght, in a short speech, presented Private Stephenson, on behalf of the residents of the district, with a wristlet watch, which ho asked Miss Hilda Stephenson to place in position. This she did, amidst applause. Private Stephenson briefly replied. After a Mmtifiil suptier, dancing was resumed until the early hours. In connection with th; Territorial eamp being held at Waiwakaiho, the Church of England Men's Society is eonducting a recreation tent, It i 3 proposed to provide facilities for veadin" writing, etc. A piano is being in° stalled, and arrangements aro being made to submit musical programmes on one or two nights. On Sunday vvcek the Citizens' Band, which will provide the music for the church parade in Uie morning, .will be the guests of the Society in the afternoon, and will render an instrumental programme. The tent will be available for men of all denominations, and past experience show? that the men gladly avail themselves of the facilities provided. Beading matter is urgently required for the use of tli2 men, as men of all denominations have to be catered for. The most suitable literature is periodicals, and they will be. gladly received by Mr. 11. C. Baker, ot Devon street, o'r Mr. ,), O. fast, Daily News office. At the evening service in the Whitely Church to-morrow, the Eev. A. B. Chappell's sermon subject will be, "The Whole Counsel of God." We would draw our readers attention to the advertisement of the Dunlop Rubber Company appearing on page one of this issue. A striking and welltimed appeal to the motorists of New Zealand. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Ltd., draw attention to their Stratford Sale, on Tuesday, Gth March, at 11.30 a.m. Full particulars • will be found on page 8 of this issue,