LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 19 March 1917, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

It is understood that several of the dairy factories in South Taranaki are going into butter-making this month.— Hawera Star.

The number of eases set down for hearing by the Military Service Board at Hawera on Friday totalled SO, and of the number 20 were sent in by reservists in farming. The appirti!-- adjourned sine die Ken> those lodged by appellants on the land. i

Those appealing against enlistment at Hawera on Friday had a tedious period of waiting. It was a case of standing room only, and many were obliged to stand for hours so as to be present when their eases were brought before the tribunal. A few seats should be provided; they certainly would be appreciated.

The proprietors of three Wellington newspapers announce that on and after

■\vril 2 IV price of their journals will be increased to 2d a copy, owing to the greatly increased cost of production, paper alone inning been trebled in price since the outbreak of the war.—Press Association.

A Gazette Extraordinary issued on Wednesday contains the names of 220 drawn in the ballots who failed to report themselves to the military. Taranaki, as usual, comes out very creditably, having only two names on the list—A. P. Kelly, cattle-dealer, Te Koti; and B. Smith, Iriiiay Freezing Works, tionville, some time of Eltham

At the Mart on Saturday the Red Cross Society, supported by the Hurworth branch of the Red Cross, were in charge, and the stum of £3!) 3s was taken. Button holes of shamrock and green ribbon sold exceptionally well, one bringing £l. The doll competition was won by Mary Thompson, she guessing the right name, "Florence."

In view of the fact that both the High School Governors and the West End School Committee wish to see the Minister for Education, Mr. 11. Okey, M.P., wrote to the Minister asking him to pay an early visit to New Plymouth. In leply Mr. Hanan says his engagements make it impossible for him to come until after Easter, but he will advise Mr. Okey when the date has been w. litely fixed. Mr. A. B. Gibson, lion, secretary of the British Be,! Cross Society, N.P., has received from the treasurer'of the So ciety headquarters the I'oilowing letter: "I have the honor,, by direction of the Minister of Internal Affairs, to acknowledge receipt of your letter of 14th inst., forwarding cheque for £250 contributed by the New Plymouth Red Cross Society to the Red Cross Fund, and to express appreciation for this donation. In accordance with the wishes of the donors, the amount will be cabled to London for payment to the British Bed Cross Society.

Important additional regulations under the War Ecgulations Act have been gazetted. They provide that without the previous consent in writing of the At-torney-General it shall not be lawful for any person to issue or he concerned in the issue of any process of execution against the property of a soldier in pursuance of any civil judgment of the Court, or for any person to seize or'sell the property of'any soldier by way of distress for rent. The regulations further provide that without the previous consent in writing of the AttorneyGeneral it shall be unlawful for any per■son to file a bankruptcy petition against a soldier.

Indicative of the enormous exports from America during tho present great struggle, a worlds' record has just been established by the Moline Adriancc Company in that on January 13 last they shipped a full steamer ' cargo of 0000 tons of Moline Adriance harvesting machinery to Russia, and a month later a similar shipment to France. This line of harvesting machinery is well and favorably known in this district, having been represented fbr the past few years by Mr. Newton King. The Ngamotu seaside festival and gymkhana has been postponed until Wednesday, the 21st inst,, so as to coincide with the day set apart to commemorate the opening of the port of New Plymouth as a deep sea harbor. All the festivities originally set down for the 20th inst. will be carried out in their entirety on Wednesday, 21st inst. It has been decreed that the town and country will carry on their ordinary peaceful avocations on Tuesday, but Wednesday is to be the great day of congratulation and jubilation. If you have not made arrangements to he at this great festival do so at once. The Ngamotu Seaside Committee have a programme of entertainment unequalled at any function in New Zealand. Large entries are assured for the gymkhana, the water football will have 15 teams competing, and there will be 4? cycles in the motor cycle race. In addition there is the machine-gun exhibition, athletic events, and roller juy bathing. Hot water, milk and sugar'will be supplied free! Never before has such a variety of men's and boys' suits been offered by the Melbourne, Ltd. Men's ready-to-wear suits, which for cut and workmanship would baffle the most critical, arc offered at a price which during these time must appeal to all as a great sav-

It is an assured triumph. It has the magnetic personality of a beautiful star, the splendid stage craftsmanship of Capelhini, and the justly popular novel of Kobert W. Chambers. As a picture "The Common Law" rivals some of the most spectacular revues. It is sceuically magnificent.—W. K. Hollander, in the Chicago Daily News.

The million and more readers of the book, ''The Common Law." will find the appealing love story of Valerje West, the artist's model, and Louie Neville, the painter, absorbingly revealed on the screen. The sensational touches that gave the novel such wide vogue have been retained, but are depicted with sueli exceptional taste as to give offence to .none.

, Members of the Equitable Building Society of New Plymouth (Second Group) are notified that subscriptions will be due and payable to-day (Monday), March in. ai the Secretary's Office, Currie Street, from 9 a.m. till VI..:J p.m., 1 p.m. till a p.m., and 7 p.m. till 9 p.m.—Advt. We notice Ambury's are showing windows full of smart autumn goods, suitable for the incoming season. Visitors will do well to inspect these goods on tho firm's up-to-date new premises.

Mr. A. De Bavay, the eminent analytical chemist of Melbourne, testified at the Supreme Court of Victoria that SANDER'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT compares with other eucalyptus products like, well-refiued and matured brandy compares with raw spirit. By insisting on the GENUINE SANDER EXTRACT you will get tl.e advantage of quality and will be safe from liarmSAiVDER'S EXVIUOT.

Considerable inconvenience to local drapers lias been caused by the pillaging of cargo, and claims} totalling over £4O have been received by the shipping and insurances companies concerned. The matter as to where the broaching occurred is now the subject of investigation. A very pleasant social evening, to celebrate the opening of the recently formed club in connection with the New Plymouth Borough staff, electrical and tramway employees, was held in Fitzroy Hall on Wednesday, last. There was about 7'o present. A euchre tournament was played. Sir Pentecost winning the men's prize and Mrs Mascall the iadies' prize. Supper was served and subsequently Mr Betls, on behalf of the Tramway Employees' Union, presented the enlarged photograph of the Borough iramway staff to the club. Mr R.H. Bartley president on behalf of the club, made a presentation to Mr. and Mrs. J. Kibby nn the occasion of their marriage. The evening wound up with dancing. Mrs K. Allen providing the music.

The Irish national concert to be held in the Eolland Hall this evening should attract a very large attendance. The programme is a good one and varied, and will be supplied by some, of our best local talent. Xo war-tax has been added to (he prii'e for admission. A shark of about Hft. in length was an unwelcome visitor to the East End bathing reserve yesterday. At least, so thought a few bathers, who were enjoying a dip, but hurriedly left on the announcement of the shark's arrival. The big fish came so close inshore that a wave turned him over and left him mo mentarily stranded. Before steps could be taken to secure him another wave enabled him to regain deep water. He spent several hours cruising around, a crowd of over 100 spectators taking great interest in his movements. Needless to say, no one ventured in the water until after the departure of the finny visitor.

■Prominent in the dress world are the new coats for autumn and winter, 1017. Many striking stylo changes are shown for the first time. By far the finest showing in town is to be seen at Morev's. Visit it.