LOCAL AND GENERAL.
The Mayor wishes to acknowledge the following donations towards the Local Ambulance Fund:— Mrs. Paul, £3 3s; D.1U1., £1; total to date, £2Ol.
On Thursday, about 11.30, rain fell in torrents at Pmigareliu, yet two miles away there was none. ■
The present intention of the Governneut i.s to release the Gazette containing lie names of the men selected in the fth ballot on Tuesdav afternoon.
A number of returned soldiers arrived in Taranaki by the mail train on Thursday night, Including' one cot case, Private J. Harding, of Pnr.ilio. Accompanying them were Sisters Muir and Kirkpatrick, who returned by the Marama. «
Threshing operations are now in pro-
gress in many parts of the Rangitikei district. The results are said to be quite up to expectations. A number of farmers appear, however, to be hanging on for higher prices, as. hundreds of stacks of last year's crop may still be seen in the paddocks. The estates of '21)3 deceased persons were certified for sta'np duty during February. The largest was that of Dr. R. C. Earle, Wanganui, £47,181. Taranaki estates were H. Stocker .-£2283, R. Hicks £1734, W. G. Voisin £IO2O, Jessie M'Bain £1569, L. M. Meuli £1509, Sarah Rogers £9OB, C. W. Mather £9OB. W. Monkhouse £833, Mary Phair £733, Caroline Appleyard £7lO, F. R. Brown £615, J. S. Hansen, £5lO, J. H. Crighton £507. *
Mr G. W. Russell, Minister of Marine, referring to the cablegram as to Hie appointment of a shipping controller, says the communications received by the Government shows that the appointment iias no reference to intercolonial trade, but to the respective lines' trading between New Zealand, Australia and Britain. The position is that, for Imperial reasons, the Home Governmentare controlling the whole of the shippir,g interests of the Empire, including our Australian and New Zealand trade with the Mother Country.
A typical instance of the formation of New Zealand reinforcement drafts was afforded at the senu-eff to the Twenty-seventh Reinforcements at Palmerston North the other evening. Major .Tom Southerland, in returning thanks on behalf of tin troops, said the Taranaki section included four lawyers, two bank managers, and a Crown prosecutor. They were at least getting rid of one dangerous man in the Crown prosecutor. (Laughter). The Mayor said that among the sr.me party was a friend of his of over 20 years standing. This man was a grandfather, and he was going forward like the younger men to "do his bit." (Applause). Taranaki. has deservedly gained a reputation second to no other province for the production of dairy cattle both from the points of view of type and milk production, and that it can also grow fat cattle that Will compare favor-, ably with those raised in any other part of the Dominion lias been 'proved conclusively at the Smart Road Freezing Works during the past few days. The Taranaki Farmers' Meat Producing Company purchased and have just killed the whole of the exhibits in the fat stock section of the recent Taranaki Agricultural Society's show, and they proved prime and excellent freezers. One heifer, a prize-winner also at the Hawera and Stratford shows, weighed 9101b and realised for its owner the record price of £2l. Five bullocks grown by Mr. Chas. Sole, of Warea, averaged just under lliOOlbs, one turning the scales at lSiiMb. A three-year-old bullock from Mr. C. Handley, of Urcnui, and which won a special prize at the recent show, weighing KMOlb dressed, realised for the owner £2O net. Stock exhibited by Mr. Win. Grant, Puniho, and Mr. D. J. Hughes, the freezing works, and other owners, were also found to be excellent freezers.
Dr.Newman, in.an address in Wellington on the war, said ho had visited as ■many of the New Zealand soldiers as possible in the hospitals, and he had found them very comfortable and well cared for. They liked to be in their own hospitals among the New Zealand nurses, where many women from the Dominion were serving as cooks, housemaids and general helps. They looked for New Zealand news and rejoiced in every little comfort that was provided for them. Their courage had been splendid. They had carved for themselves a wonderful name in the field of battle. Officers from other parts of the Empire spoke of them in the highest ferms, and he had come back with a conviction that every man of them was a hero, Who must be guarded and assisted when the war was over and the armies had been disbanded. Dr. Newman mentioned the skill displayed by the New Zealanders in bayonet fighting, and told of their cheery acceptance of the terribly arduous and oppressive condition of modern warfare. Everywhere in England he bad beard nothing but good of the New Zealanders. Their behaviour had been .excellent throughout and they had earned the reputation of being gentlemen as well as soldiers.
A Manaia resident who knows something of Mokau, lately much in evidence through a whisky-stealing ease, heard at New Plymouth, describes it as the most whisky-sodden prohibition district in New Zealand. The schemes and stratagems to get liquor in, he says, are countless, and some arc very amusing. There was, for instance, the Saturday night "chaff sale/'which had a big vogue for a while, and was run by an enterprising coach-driver. In each bag of chalV was a bottle of whisky, in some two, and the bidding was fast and furious, and big prices were the rule. In the end somebody "blew the gaff," and the local representatives of the law rushed in ami stopped the festive gatherings. But other schemes followed, and the impression was that it was either recovering from an old drunk or starting out into a new one. —Witness,
There will be. a matinee performance of the wonderful "Cabiria" picture at the Empire Theatre next Tuesday, commencing at 3 p.m.
HOW FIRESTONE TYRES ARE MADE. These "double-distance" Tyres are made from pure up-river Para Rubber and finest Sea Island Cotton Fabric — both the finest obtainable. But how they are made is a Firestone secret. Firestone chemists have special formulas—blends that make Firestone Treads, Cushion Layers, Breaker Strips and Side Walls absolutely unequalled for toughness, heat resistance and mileage capacity. Firestones have extra quality -in seven places—they give "most miles for the money." Use Firestones! If the garage can't supply, get particulars from A. Ha trick and Co., Ltd., Wanganui and Wellington, New Zealand aeent* * U
Tho three New Plymouth golf clubs will have charge of the Patriotic Mart to-day. Tho quarterly meeting of the Tarannki Licensing Committee was set down for yesterday, but as there was no business 'he members were notified not to attend. While running down Morley street yesterday morning, the motor-bus of Mr K. J. linker caught fire, and was damaged to the extent of £SO. With the assistance of two men the fire was quenched with buckets of water. - The liillborough and Omala schools held their annual picnics at the Ngamotu beach yesterday. The picnickers were favored with excellent weather, and they spent an enjoyable; time. The proprietors of the Jiirmingham Gazette have forwarded to the New Plymouth Chamber of Commerce a copy of the lT.ith anniversary number of the journal. At a meeting of the executive of the New Plymouth Employers' Association held yesterday, it was decided to observe a half-holiday from noon on Tuesday, March 20, on tho occasion of tho inauguration of direct shipping to New Plymouth.
The intense heat in Otago Central was followed by a storm with heavy rain extending to a waterspout in various parts. The greater force was within a few miles of Cromwell, where the lowlying lands soon became miniature lakes. J. E. Webb's orchard was practically ruined. —Press Association. The monument erected in memory of of the Taranaki Militia and Volunteers wlro served in the Maori Wars from ISifO to 1886, Which has stood for many years in the old drill hall, has been removed and placed under the outside wall of the western wing of St. Mary's Church. The work of cementing the stone to the wall was completed yesterday, and the monument was the object of much interest to those who attended the intercession service yesterday.
A special meeting of • the Equitable Building Soijety was heIJT last night, Mr S. W. Shaw presiding. Two appropriations ot" £l5O. each were ballotted for. Mrs V. R. Grant drew the winning marble. Two appropriations amounting to £3OO were also disposed of by tender.. The highest tcirder received was £37 10s, but as the successful tenderer only held one share, he could only take £l5O. The next tender was £7O 10s for. £3OO, and this will take the next £3OO available.
The necessity for helping the man who goes away is now so apparent that public bodies are beginning to bestir themselves. At the next meeting of the Egmont County Council, Cr. W. E. Wright has given notice of motion — "That this Council, sitting as the Egmont County Recruiting Board, become a board of trustees for the guardianship of soldiers' properties; and, with a. view to prevent any eases of real hardship, a committee, consisting of Crs. Campbell and for the Hawera end, and Young and Wright, for the New Plymouth end, be appointed, and that such committee shall furnish the Appeal Board any information they consider necessary about recruits.''
He was from the hack of Stratford, had been extracting cow-juice, and had gone to see his "cobber" off with the Twenty-seconds. Walking up Cuba street, he read this notice: "If you do not see what you wan,t in the window walk in and ask for it," so, accepting the invitation, he remarked to the boss, '•'l .don't see what I want." "Then,
sonny, put n name on it," said the latter, winking the other-eye. "Well, look here now, boss; it's this way: -I've seen so many terribly Smart blokes since I came down to these here clearings that I. now want to see a softie; in fact, an idiot." "Bill," roared the boss to the boy behind the counter, "bring this here gent, a looking-glass."
A campaign of damaged suits ana criminal prosecutions against film pirates operating with fake Chaplin pictures has been ordered by John R. Freuler, President of the Mutual Film C'oropartion. .A special "protection fund" of formidable proportions was set aside for the purpose when the Chaplin project was launched. A staff of detectives and legal aids lias been ordered. Attempt to steal Chaplin printu from a number of the Mutual exchanges in the United States and Canada have led to discoveries that will come to light in the form of raids and action in the criminal courts. A recent raid in a southern city. recovered several stolen Chaplin reels. Meanwhile indictments for grand larceny have 'been returned against three men, who will be take* into custody on warrants now in the hands of the special detectives, if the fugitives can be overtaken. "I suppose this thievery will continue," remarked Mr Freuler, "until we put two or three of these fellows into prison. That we will most certainly do. The bold and astonishing daring of the thieves, crooks and grafters upon the fame of Chaplin is beyond belief. Exhibitors are being offered pictures of Chapun made up of ancient junk, stolen, duped, and assembled together by various devious and unlawful methods. Such pictures are of no real value to the exhibitor, and any showing of them is a damage to the reputation of Chaplin. , "The old Chaplin pictures are no more representative of the Chaplin art of to-day than the nickledeon of 1005 is representative of the modern theatre. We are spending 070,000 dollars for Mr Chaplin's services, and a good many thousands more are put out in the. pictures. We have a good deal ready to spend in prosecutions to protect our investment, and our customers. This statement is not a threat —it is a sincere promise." Ifl the Opunake Methodist Church on Sunday, Harvest Thanksgiving services will be held. The Rev. Papakakura will conduct the morning service and the Rev. R. IS. Gosncll the evening. The usual sale of gifts will be held in the Opunake Hall on the following Tuesday evening. Donations in cash or kind may b'i left at the parsonage. On Monday and Tuesday next local picture enthusiasts will have an opportunity to see the famous picture comedian, Charlie Chaplin, in his latest "Mutual" release comedy film, "The Count." Owing to the number of faked and pirated films shown and advertised as Chaplins, the public, are warned always to look for the maker's name when a Chaplin picture is advertised. Charlie is at present under engagement to the Mutual Film Corporation, drawing a salary six times greater than that of the President of the United States. DRTCK RUINS THOUSANDS.
You need not lot your friend suffer. One woman writes: "Drinko Powders have made a new man of my son. He is now off the drink." This wonderful remedy isi inexpensive, and can. be given secretly at home. Free booklet pent in plain sealed envelope. State if Mr, Mrs or Miss. Lady Manager, Drinko Proprietary, 212J, Lambton Chambers, Wellington,
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