LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 9 April 1917, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr. E. Griffiths informed the deputation which waited on him on Saturday that he was unable, owing to pressure of business, to bo a candidate for the New Plymouth Mayoralty. It is understood that he will seek re-election to the council. A Sydney cable states that despite the war pressure the city is full of visitors, and money is plentiful. The attendances at the show constitute a record, the attendance on Friday being 99,000. The attendance at the races oli Saturday was in the vicinity of 50,000. On the latest list of those reported wounded appears, the name of G. 11. T. Shotter (next of kin, J. M. Shotter, Midhirst). Sergeant D. Arey Penwarden is reported as still seriously ill, and L. Bishop as removed from dangerously ill list. G. Seymour (Patea) is reported as not a severe case. A boy named Scott had a narrow cseapef rem a serious accident on Saturday afternoon. Whilst cycling down Devon street lie ran into Smith's motor bus, which was crossing tlio road, and was thrown from the bicycle, narrowly escaping being run over. Beyond s» badly torn coat and a slightly bent bicycle, he escaped all damage. The music at the Kawaroa Park fete to-day should bo an enjoyable feature. In addition to the visit of the Ponsouby Boys' Drum and Fife Band, the New Plymouth Citterns' Band will be present under the baton of Mr. F. W. McLeod. Among a programme of popular items will be submitted: "Tile Merry Musicians,'' "A Perfect Day," "The Royal Hussars," a concert polka "Click-Clack,' 1 "Hello! Who's Your Lady Friend." Scientific fruitgrowing has devolved into a system of continuous spraying with poisonous mixtures to combat insect pests. In this ronnection bluestone is an article greatly used, and largo quantities are imported. At a meeting of the Hawke's Bay Fruit growers' Association it was stated that there were deposits of bluestone at Woodvillc, Milford Sound, and it was suggested that the Government should be asked to get a report on the matter, and the question was remitted to the next conference. EVERYBODY'S DRINKING IT! What? GREEN GINGER. A pure, wholesome and refreshing drink for sensible people. A TRIAL WILL CONVINCE. A tablespoonful to a large bottle. 1/8 per bottle; all grocers. Order to-day from your grocer 1 You will be satisfied, DRINK RUINS THOUSANDS. You need not let 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 is inexpensive, and can be given secretly at home. Free booklet sent in plain sealed envelope. State if Mr., Mrs. or. Miss. Lady Manager, Drinko Proprietary. 212.1, Lamb ton Chambers,

A dance was held at the Frankley Road school on Thursday evening, when Private D. Crazier, who is now 011 final leave, and Mr. J. Cross, who shortly goes into camp, were farewclled by the lesidonts of the district. There was a good attendance at the dance. Music was provided by Mrs Worn and Miss Worn, and Mr. A. Lister acted as M.C. During an interval Mr Lister, on behalf of the residents, presented each of the guosts with a handsome pipe and case, and wished them the best of luck and a safe return. The proceeds of the dance will be devoted to the Y.M.C.A. funds. Recent additions to the ranks of the Citizens' Hand include Mr. li. E. Taylar, a returned soldier, late bandmaster to the New Zealand Hille Brigade Blind. Mr. Taylor is a capable cornetist, and lias decided to settle in New Plymouth at (he suggestion of the- Citizens' Band Committee. Other newcomers are Messrs Renshuw (lnvercargiil) and Jl. F. Hall (Suva). Mr. Alf. Hundley, an old New Plymouth bandsman, and his son have also rejoined the ranks, having been residents of Napier for some time. These additions are very welcome in view of the depletions caused by the war. In the course of his Lenten address to business people on Monday, the Bishop of Auckland referred pointedly to the prospect of an Allied victory in Palestine. Regarding Jerusalem, His lordship spoke of the lack of water, which lirnl always proved a factor in the fall of the ancient Bibical capital to invaders. He considered that this shortage would no doubt mark any siege of the place. Jerusalem was one of the oldest fortified towns in the world, and its capture was made difficult by the lay of its surrounding valleys. The speaker believed that it could be taken easier by the sea than by land. The. dangers of passSngers alighting from tramcars and crossing in front of the cars was strikingly illustrated on the South Road yesterday, when a little girl of four or five years of ago, who with her parent or guardian was crossing the footpath, was knocked down by one of two motor cyclists, who were passing the tram on their right side of the road. The little one, though shaken, escaped injury, the cyclist seeing the child in time to avoid running over her, but not being able to swerve far enough to prevent knocking the little girl over. Both cyclists (Maoris) promptly pulled up to render assistance, but fortunately none was needed. A monster shark, some sixteen foot in length, visited the harbor yesterday. 'Hie huge brute cruised right in between the wharf and the breakwater, and was observed to swim against the latter structure, where he apparently enjoyed himself rubbing off the barnacles etc. His dorsal fin was some three feet high, while the spread of his tail was about five feet. The fish was probably of the specie known as the white shark or Lamia, being white in color below and brown on the upper parts. It is found in most seas, and attains a length up to Sio or even 30 feet. This shark is one of the ferocious species, and many incidents are related of its savage voracity. The specimen seen yesterday could eaßiiy have been shot lmd a rifle been handy.

The East End Reserve Committee Ims made very complete preparations for its big carnival. The programme, commencing at ten o'clock, is an attractive one.. The children lire specially entered for, and liberal prizes will be awarded to the winners of the various events. The tng-of-war for schoolboys will commence at 1.30 p.m., and there will be races for boys and girls all day long. Prizes are also offered for races by veterans, farmers, married and single'ladies and married men. There will also be a succession of aquatic events, sideshows In plenty I being provided. Mrs George's orchestra ivill be in attendance, and hot water and milk will be provided free for picnic parties. At night there will be a dance in the pavilion, Mr. F. W. Boulton furnishing the music. During a "health talk" in Wellington, Dr. Hardwick Smith insisted that if young girls were to grow into healthy women they should be brought up witii very special enre. He added- that the pressure of life nowadays was a fruitful cause of nervous troubles in young women. He stated that quite a large proportion of young children suffered from overstrained hearts. The people of New Zealand ate more meat than was good for them. Notwithstanding this, nothing better could be given to a convalescent patient than a mutton chop, which is the least harmful of meats, Another point was the importance of children eating fat in some form, as no one who ate a fair proportion of that would young girls were to grow into healthy be likely to develop consumption. ' * A New Zealaiider at present at Sling Camp writes as follows to friend in Christchurch:— I "The work is very hard, and no half-holidays and no leave. Do not think I am complaining, for I am really not doing so. The difference between camp life in New Zealand and here is so vast that I am sorry for the boys; it seems to knock the heart out of them instead of putting it in, and it makes them all wisli tliey were in France. But when all is said, we are ever so much better off here than in France at this time of the ydar. We have huts and blankets, and three meals a day—what more does a soldier want? What beats me is the intense cold; under its influence I am absoluetly helpless and miserable. All merry and bright! Are you a visitor to our pretty town ? Come to-day to Kawuroit park, and you with the thousands of town and country residents who will be there will agree with the above exclamation. This is Kawaroa Park Day, and the energetic band of voluntary workers that comprise the committee will assuredly be assisted to further improve a foreshore which has few rivals in the Dominion, and which many a city would give thousands to possess. "LOOK INTO" OVERLAID 95. AT £3OO IT WILL STAND IT. Overland beauty and grace are apparent to "the man in the street." Overland quality is proved when you inspect tlio car. Model So has therinosyphon cooling, high-tension magneto, improved type carburetor, irreversible steering, selective sliding gear transmission, full floating rear axle with four bevel differential gears, largo powerful brakes, cantilever rear springs, demountable rims, en bloc motor with fivebearing crank shaft—the best of everything. Equipment is up-to-date, and the finish is superb. The price of this handsome 5-passenger car is only £3BO fully equipped at main ports. That low figure is made possible because of the output of 1,000 Overlanda daily. For free catalogue and further particulars of Model 85 apply: 13. Bvrn, agent, New Plymouth; J. Donald, Stratford; Hurrell Bros., Hawera. A. Hatriek and Co., Ltd., Wanganui, distributors for North Island. 8 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Wood's Great Peppermiut Cure. 1/0, 2/0.

A creditable record in the cause of the Empire ig, that of the family of tho late Colonel R. J. Sommerville, of Wanganui, and of Mrs Sommerville, now of Glen Road, Stauley Bay, whose five sons have either taken, or arc about to take, active part in the war. The eldest, son, Captain C. L. Sommerville, reported v.-ounded, saw service in the Boer War, in which he was wounded and twice mentioned in despatches. He is now serving in Egypt with the Mounted rilles. Major J. A. Sommerville, who also is serving in Egypt was wounded at Eoinani, but has since joined his regiment. Trooper Stanley Sommerville was killed at (Jilllipoli in August, 11)15. Two more trothers are in training, and are to leave New Zealand shortly. A well-dressed, intelligent woman, with a pretty little child at her side was seated at the railway station at Kealherston. awaiting the arrival of the train. The ■ look upon her face betokened MuliieHß. The child appealed wistfully to its mother as to ivhv she was downcast. The unhappy parent made no reply. Soon the train came along, and the two were hurried aboard. A fellow-passenger, who observed the woman's distress, inquired the cause. The story was briefly told. It was this: Her husband had enlisted. He had been months in camp. He had written her frequently, but of late there had been a strange coolness about his missives. Her suspicions became aroused, and she decided to visit the camp. To her surprise she found another woman in the piece. The interview between the soldier and his wife was short, but painful, This is said to be. only one of the many tragedies that are being enacted in New Zealand, At the Methodist School Room, Hawcra, 011 Wednesday evening a farewell social was tendered to Messrs H. Ackrovd, W. T. Johnston, and C. Murch, who were leaving for active serviu» and H. Alien and H. Burton, for the home mission field. Rev. 15. 0. Blamires mentioned that Mr. C. Morshead, who had been accepted for active service, and Mr H. Crcssry, who had left home for service at. Featherston Camp, were unable to be present. The church, he said, was exceedingly sorry to lose these young men, more especially as they were practically the last that could go, but it recognised the larger call of Empire. All had otiered their services previously, some on more than one occasion, but had not been eligible under the conditions then existing. Messrs Allen and Bur. ton, having been classed as permanently unlit for military service, lmd responded to the call of tho Church for men to lill -the places of some of its preachers who had gone to the front. Messrs K. Dixon, circuit steward, R. L. Hutchins, representing thee lioir, Kowd one of the local preachers, and Spratt, for tho trustees, spoke very highly of the work done and expressed the. opinion that the, various branches of the church would suffer very considerably by their going.