LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 14 April 1917, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A Tiniaru wire states* that there are four candidates for tuc Mayoralty of Timaru. The present Mayor (Mr. E. R, Guinness) does not stand.

A case against the manager of the Lyttelton Times for a breach of the war regulations by publishing a movement of a steamer has been adjourned to secure the attendance of an essentia] witness. —Press Association.

During the past month (according to the Railway Officers' Advocate) a number of superannuated members have teen taken on as casual clerks, in order that men eligible for military service might be released.

The £IOO Pigeon Handicap, under the auspices of the Tauniarunui Rod and Gun Club, was shot yesterday, and after keen shooting, the following divided the stake: —Jock Allan (Tauniarunui), Jack Wheeler (Eltham), Herb Harrison (Pembroke Eoad), Alec. Neilson (Stratford), W. Fraser, W. Pech, T. Hcdley.

'"!'e New Zealand Ir'in Ore Smelting and Manufacturing Company's installation of the electrical plant is so far completed that it was given a run on Thursday, when everything went most satisfactorily. The works are. approaching completion, there being little more than a general gathering up of the endi to be done, and in a very short time it is hoped to commence operations. A Taranaki boy at the Somine, writing to his relatives in New Zealand recently volunteered the significant statement that the outside world had little idea oi the magnitude of the big offensive that was then being prepared by the Allies. So convinced was ho of the success of tie Big Push once it was started that he declared he had no doubt whatever of his being back in Taranaki before Christmas.

Miss Wells, who, with a girl companion, were sleeping together in her mother's houße at Brixton, on Sunday nigh,t, were awakened at 1 a.m. by the presence of strangers in her room. She screamed, and two intruders immediately decamped. They cannot be identified, and altbougli there'are strong suspicions, it does not seem likely that tho matter will get any furtker— Waitara Mail.

Although the weather has been dry in Taranatki and other parts of the North Island, the Waikato Ims had a wonderful season, particularly in connection with the dairying industry. A well known, factory managed', writing to a. Taranaki 1 friend recently, stated that the output at his factory was just double what it was last year, and the cows were still going strong. 'Tis all very well to be under love's spell, If your passion is loyal and lawful; You'll find it on jest if a girl gives you best, The pangs of lorn love are most awful. Incurable woe—l now have it and know; And the pain I can scarcely endure— I'd prefer a bad cold, for it's true I'm told About Woods' .Great Pesgeriqinfe Cure, ■ ' - ■-*"•'■*-- '''*-'•' '"%&&

In the Hawera Stock Inspector's district about 15,000 calves were vaccinated this season; 4300 were sent out of the district, ami 1300 were killed for vealers. The Hawera inspector's district includes the country from the Wlienuakura up to the Otakcho, thence up the Auroa road to the Kltliam road, and along the Eltham road into the Omoana. There is on view at Mr. Newton Kinp's experimental farm at Kaponga a very remarkable crop of lmph.ee, the great Aus tralian fodder plant. From observations and tests made it is apparent'that Imphee is going to prove a very valuable addition to the present fodder plants now in common use, in fact it is extremely likely to supplant most other plant*. It lasts" three years in the ground, being cut each autumn after it comes out, in tassel, stools out greatly after each outting, and makes splendid ensilage or green food. A chemical analysis has not yet been obtained, but, judging from its present appearance, it contains a very large amount of sugar, and all an mail eat it with relish. The present crop averages from nine to ten feet in height, and was manured with Leeds basic slag, with the addition of a little bonedust. Anyone desirous of inspecting the crop should communicate with Mr. Newton King's Kaponga branch, which will be pleased to arrange for the inspection.

The Mail understands that the Audi-tor-General has written to the Waitara Harbor Board pointing out that during the year ending Hist December last, payments for freight were made to Messrs Bayly, Ogle and Co. of a total of £l4l 10s 4d, and, as Mr. Ogle is a member of the board, the payments contravene section 17 of the Harbors Amendment Act, 1'JIO; consequently it will be necessary for members to refund the money to the board. Should they fail to do so, measures for recovery will be taken. The Auditor-General further points out that the transactions operate as a disqualification against Mr. Ogle as a lnembct. That applies, however, only to the now expiring term. Section 17, referred to, allows a member of a harbor board to participate in a payment for work done or goods supplied to the amount of £ii for ouo transaction, or £SO total fov a year. The money paid was for freight on timber brought from Wellington to Waitara per s.s. Taimii, and it may bo pointed out that the alternative was to .have had such timber shipped through the breakwater, and railed to Waitara at an increased east of about 2.1 per cent., or the easier way of getting the Wellington shippers t o ' have »:iid the freight themselves and attached the cost to the timber. That method the Auditor-Gen-eral could have taken no exception to. The law has again proved itself an "ass."

The Oamaru Mai! given particulars of n case of wanton destruction of a house and contents at Kurow belonging to Frederick StcJlun, a Tyrolese Austrian. Mr. and Mrs. Steffan were absent at the time motoring with a soldier relative on leave from camp. Windows, crockerywarc, mirrors and furmtiivo were broken. The furniture was also damaged and the floor strewn with flour. A few days afterwards Stcffan threw the place onen to the public in aid of the Wounded Soldiers' Fund, and a considerable sum was raised. The detective? at once began to investigate the matter, and as a result Detective-Sergeant Kemp and Detective Hammerly on Wednesday arrested two married women named Hardy and Pratt on a charge, of committing the damage, which is estimated at about £IOO. An unusual feature is the fait that the woman Pratt is the wife of a local constable, who was absent from the district when the offence occurred. The other woman is the wife of a carpenter, and they both lived next door to the SlelTaiis. SleH'ans is a well-known New Zealand guide, and an expert bushmen. He has been in New Zealand for many years. With his experience of bush work he was engaged some vcar* ago to assist Detective (now Sub-In-spector) Broberg to hunt down the murderer Ellis in the back country of the North Island. He also recovered the body of a runholder named Andrews wlio was lost, in the bush while doer-stn Iking in the Martinborough district, Andrew's life was insured for £IO,OOO, and a reward of £4OO was offered for the recovery of the body, dead or alive,

To-morrow (Sunday) afternoon, in Pukekura Park, a musical recital will be given by the New Plymouth Citizens' Bund, assisted by the Junior Band. The programme promises to !>e of an attractive character, as in addition to some old favorites a number of new items will be submitted, including "The Royal Hussars," "Merry Musicians," a short overture entitled "Vanessa," and a cornet solo, "Australia," by Musician R. F. Taylor. The Junior Band will again be hoard, and they will combine with the seniors in a rendition of "Abide With Me." The collection will be devoted to carrying out tlio band's obligations in connection with the installation of the electric light in the park, and as this has proved of considerable advantage, and a decided acquisition, it is hoped the result will prove satisfactory.

Tho NX Loan and Mercantile draw attention to their Stratford sale, on Tuesday, 17th April, at 1 p.m. Particulars on page 8.

A land sale of importance will be conducted by the Farmers' Co-operative Society at' lnglcwood on April 18. The property consists of 3.">0 acres on the Bristol road, Fast Kaimata, and will be offered on account of the estate of the late E. J. Morgan. Full particulars of cultivation and terms arj advertised.

HAVE YOU REALLY GOT DYSPEPSIA? THE MAGNESIA TEST. Physicians, say that theer are comparatively few cases of true dyspepsia, the majority of the people who complain of this justly dreaded ailment being merely victims of excessive acidity of the stomach. Now there is a simple test whereby anyone can tell whether the pain experienced after eating is due to excessive acidityl or to real dyspepsia. Obtain from the chemist some bisurated magnesia and immediately after your next meal take half a tcaspoonful of this in a little water. If, as is more than likely, the symptoms which now distress you, such as heartburn, flatulence, flushed face, and an uncomfortable feeling of fulness, are due to acidity, you will benefit considerably from the use of bisurated magnesia t because it instantly neutralises the dangerous acid and also prevents all possibility of food fermenting in the stomach. On the other hand, should no benefit follow the use of bisurated magnesia, it may be assumed that there is some derangement of the stomach or digestive organs requiring a physician's personal attention. But give the bisurated magnesia a good trial first, taking care, of course, that you get genuine bisurated magnesia, and you will probably find that its valuable antacid properties will safeguard ysu against all unpleasantness and diaI eolftfort after tatiaa,

One of the most remarkable subsc/iptions ever raised in Great Britain was the one initiated by Pitt in 1799, in which year England rejected Napoleon's propos als for peace. Pitt appealed to all who could afford it to contribute voluntarily towards the expenses of the war. It was a splendid test of patriotism, and one that might with advantage be tried again. Over £2,000,000 was actually raised in this way—a much morn inpossible sum than it looks when one considers that the population, largely pover-ty-stricken, was then only about onefifth its present sise.

A well-known Sydney jockey who recently returned from the Victorian capital tells the following story at the expense of a trainer of that' State. The trainer in question employs 20 or 30 stable boys, who recently complained that the food provided them was not up to the standard. Tho trainer wis surprised, and decided that if the lad* worn justified in their complaints gutters would be immediately remedied, ht arrived just as tho boys were sittinj, down to the morning meal. "Look at that," said a red-haired, freckled faced youth, holding out a chop at the end of a .fork The trainer sniffed the m.irsil and ir, a hesitating manner volunteered, that lie thought it was on the turn. "On the turn, be Mowed!" retorted the youth; "why, it's half-way down the straight."

A meeting to discuss butter fat tax and other matters is called for Wednesday next at the Urenui Hall.

Ladies at this time of the year arcturning attention to Winter' fabrics, which reminds us that a splendid selecawaits you at Morey and Son's. .Turn to their announcement elsewhere in this issue.

"Bobby, I have to fix things so as father and mother can live in different houses." This is the Judge's attempt to explain things to the boy in "The Law Decides," a Blue Ribbon feature showing at the Empire this afternoon and tonight, Messrs Borthwick and Sons will be receiving pigs as usual at the Waitara works on Monday, as well as at Urenui. For other dates see list in advertising columns. Tigs will be received every Monday at the works.