LOCAL AN GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 15 May 1917, Page 4

LOCAL AN GENERAL.

This ;ar's nnnual collections for ~r. Barnaruo's Homes amounted to £Bl Gs Bjd. Mrs. Dockrill, the hon. secretary, wishes to thank all the ladies who so •kindly helped her with the collecting. During shunting operations at the Stratford station yesterday evening a travelling hut was derailed, being thrown across the lines of rail. Fortunately it was unoccupied at the time

The farmers round Tariki have set an example tha-' might well ho followed by others. Mr. J. Laurence, chairman of the Patriotic Committee was the prime mover in the idea, which is to forward a load of produce for use by troops on a troopship. The Tariki gift will probably run into ten tons, and should prove most acceptable. About 5.30 yesterday morning a firo broke out in a two-storey building in Devon street west, occupied by Mr. ft. W. Gwillim, grocer, and o#ned by Mr. G. A. Corney. The woodwork above a fire, place had caught, but fortunately the outbreak was discovered in time to prevent any serious damage being done. The brigade were in prompt attendance. The Young People's Club in connection with the Whiteley Memorial Church held its inaugural meeting of the session last night, when a very pleasant social evening was spent. Rev. W. A. Sinclair presided. Musical items, interspersed with games,-comprised the programme. Supper also added to the enjoyment. Next Monday evening officers and committees will be elected for the session, and a syllabus will be mapped out for the winter months.

The usual meeting of tlte Egmont Lodge, 1.0. G.T., was hold in the Good Templar Hall last night, Sister Mrs, Legg presiding. Correspondence was tead from the Grand Lodge, and officers for the ensuing quarter were elected. Sister Blanriiard, representative of the lodge at the Grand Lodge session in Wellington, gave a full and interesting report of the proceedings, and was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. The drawing for the apron competition, organised in connection with the Mart, resulted as follows, anil the winners can now get their aprons at the depot of the Women's Patriotic Committee in St. Aubyn street:—l Miss Hemuton, 2 E. Grant (Westown), 3 Nancy Hall, 4 B. Bouttell, 5 R. Benton (Vogeltown), (i Mrs Burgess, 7 Mrs E. Good, 8 Miss Martin (Marble Bar), fl Mrs Blackley, 10 Miss Hardgreavos, 11 Mrs Veale, i2 Mrs Healv, 13 Iris Boulton, 14 L. Shepard, 15 L. M. Mills, 16 Miss Sole, 17 Ivy Johnston, 18 Jessie Howell (Mardale Bar), 10 Mrs Neal, 20 Mrs Millman.

The following are on the roll to entrain at New Plymouth with the 30thReinforcements, on May 30:— B. Robcutson, W. T. Anstis, W. A. Bain, H. C. Baker (n.e.0.), T. H. Bates, C. A. Beaumont, W. H. Bishop, A. E. Bishop, F. W; Boulton, E. A. Burkitt, L. Copestake, L. S. Button, W. Eustace, C. D. Field, A. IX Gray, P„ S. Kelly, A. Knapp, P. S. Lawsnn," A. W. Lealnnd, P. J. Maher, C. W. MeGiicn. F. O. McKoy, F. L. Newell, C. F. Putt, W. Pentelow, R. Pfankuch, T. Prentice, L. A. Rogers, T. Rogers, H. N. Seldon, V. W. L. Stanton, J. J. L. Taylor, E. J. Woodward.

The New Zealand Loru and Mercantile Agency Company have juat released from quarantine a valuable Jersey bull, Canadian, which they imported from the island of Jersey, to the order of Mr. Charles Goodson, of Hawera. Canadian, who was born on April 4, 191(1, is, by liis appearance, an aristocrat, and should develop into a shojp-ring winner. He is bred on milking fines from the best strni procurable. His sire, Golden Fern's Noble, was recently sold for 25,000 dollars, and is a son of Noble, of Oaklands, one of the best bulls ever /bred in the island. Canadian's dam, Au,gerez Golden Beauty, by Noble's Boy, is 'also a direct descendant of Noble of Oakland, and has a good milking record. In 1910 she yielded in 24 days 5542.501bs of milk, while her average per cent, butter test was 7.11; she produced 394.501bs of butter-fat, or 4(S4lbs of butter. Canadian, therefore, comes from two of the best strains, and should be a welcome arrival to Jersey breeders in this district.

New gaberdine raincoats for ladies, men and boys are just opened up at the Melbourne, Ltd., ex" last Home boat. The ladies' coats comprise a large proportion of the new three-quarter length "swing baald," while the men's and 'boys' coats are the usual length "slip on" style, convenient and stylish.

There is only one SANDER EXTRACT, and that is why the people reject the many inferior and harmful substitutes and just as goods. SANDER'S EXTRACT is free from the objectionablej qualities of the common eucalyptus. Sander's Extract cures all infectious diseases, all winter ailments, ulcers, burns, sprains, eczema, etc. Insist on the GENUINE SANDER'S EXTRACT.

The heavy south-east gale which raged along the coast yesterday and last night made itself felt at Mariukau Heads. Vesterday a heavy bar was on, in consequence of which thu Riuuwu, for New Plymouth, could not cross outwards. Slie is timed to leave Onehuuga at three o'clock to-day, arriving liere on Wednesday morning, and leaving the breakwater again after arrival of express train that evening. Intending passengers pleaso note.

Is was agreed at yesterday sittings of the Supreme Court that the slander action, Mary Sefton v. lawry Baskin, should he taken this morning. The action, Kaponga Dairy Company v. Everett Cave—claim for £l.lOO as damages for failure to build a pipe line and surge tank in a proper maimer, and counterclaim by defendant for £IOO 15s due in respect of the contract—was adjourned by consent till next sitting of the Supreme Court in New Plymouth. The cases J. and 'i. Dickson v. the Pihama Co-operative 'Dairy Company and A. T. SchinkeJ f. the same, were set down for Thursday and that of Sarah Marsh v. Taranaki Education Board for Friday.

The bankruptcy action in which the Deputy-Assignee applied for an order compelling Francis Peacock Corkill to deliver all.hooks, and documents in his estate ww mentioned in the Supreme Court yesterday. Hi* Honor, Mr. Justice Hosking, remarked,that perhaps it would bo better to deal with the application as early as possible in order to permit of further proceedings being taken, if necessary, before tlio present session of the Court terminated, Mr. 'H. R. Billing, for the Deputy Assignee, and Mr. J. H. Qu'lliam, for the bankrupt, intimated Hint- in all probability the requirements of tho application would be complied with without further troubling the Court, and it was agreed to let the matter stand over till Wednesday.

When flie name o[ Mr. F. W. Cornwall, farmer, of Bell Jlock, was called at the Supreme Court yesterday morning as one of the Grand Jury, he failed to appear and his Honor imposed the usual penalty of £2 2s, unless cause were shown. A little later Mr. Cornwill nppeared and on his explaining that his absence was due to the train being considerably delayed, Hie Honor accepted the explanation and remitted the fine. Of the common jurors three were esnis,ed, Mr. li. H. {Samip'son on the ground that he had Customs duties to attend to, and 'Messrs. J. Mawson and A. Lindsay on account of deafness. Deserters were spoken of in contempt at a meeting at Rongotea on Monday last, at which Mr. T. Moss, of the National Efficiency Board, delivered an adflress. A farmer asked what steps wero being taken by the military authorities to arrest deserters in the various districts. He cited a case in Rongotea in which two brothers fr.ad disappeared, and tlie Military Servico Board had instructed a third brother to find them. Ho also had disappeared. Mr. Moss said it was a matter for the military authorities. Mr. J. H. Stevens suggested that deserters of this 'kind wero worse than trait-, ors, and that a substantial reward should be offered for their apprehension. Mr J. A. Frostick, National Efficiency Commissioner, has asked the Canterbury Philosophical Institute to supply information on the following subjects:— la an excess of young stock being killed, and, if so, what is the probable effect on the stocks of Canterbury? (2) The utilisation of sawmill waste (sawdust and odcuts) by distillation or otherwise;. (3) The utilisation of the 'Waste coal of Westland and Canterbury, and of the lowgrade lignites of Canterbury. (4) Is a full apprenticeship required for routine mechanical processes in various industries? (a) The treatment of liquors from wool-scouring for the recovery of soap and grease. (C) The suitability of New Zealand sulphur-bearing minerals for the manufacture of sulphuric acid, elc.

The ease of a man who had been retained in one of tho training camps for nearly a year as a member of a band was mentioned before tho Third Wellington Military Service Board on Friday. The soldier had been granted leave eventually in order that he might resume his work as expert knifeman in a pig-killing establishment, and the employer was asking for an extension of the leave. The man was a skilled 'Worker in an important industry, said the employer, and lie was doing beter service in overalls than he appeared to have been doing in uniform. Tho making of camp music could be undertaken by men who <were not required in industry. The'military representative had nothing to say against this view of the position, and the Board decided to recommend that tho bandsman should be granted extended leave without pay.

The need for unity and a newer and wider conception of religion was urged by tho Rev. G. E. Hale in a sermon delivered at the Unitarian Church, Wellington, on Sunday night: "If the great sorrow that is in' our midst to-day does not bring us closer together, God pity us! The churches, to save themselves in the coming world-reconstruction, must quick-' ly pre"re a united front. When our soldiers come marching homo again they will bring with them a new'ahd'widopi conception of religion. Never againthey tolerate religious bigotry* or ex-. clusiveness, for whilst fighting shoulderto shoulder with their brothers of all denominations in the treiichos they have realised tho great truth that 'whßst 'religions are many, Religion itself'is one.' This war has already brought about many beneficial reforms. May, it yet make the great Church of God move as a mighty army, one in action, hope,; trust and charity." , I; ..., ~ , .' ' Tlife annual meeting of the Taranaki Co-operative Egg Circle is advertised for Wednesday,'l6th : instant, at 8 p.m., ip the Soldiers' Club rooms.

K. Hannah and Co., Devon street, call attention to the latast style in ladies' gabardine lace boots at a popular price. Now showing in the window at 80s. Watch to-morrow's paper for announcement. DBINK RUINS THOUSANDS.

You need not let your friend suffer. Ono woman writes: "Drinko Powder.4 have made a new man of my son. Ho is now off the drink." This wonderful remedy ia inexpensive, and can be given secretly at home. Free booklet sent in plain sealed envelope. State if Mr Mrs., or Miss. Lady Manager, Drinkt Proprietary, 212 J., Lambton Chambers, Wellington.

At the front of all the carrying concerns in the Dominion is the New Zealand Express Co. The company is the only one of the kind, with offices of its own right through New Zealand. Thi-i indicates not only its size, but also its dependability in all work it specialises in—viz., customs, carrying, forwarding, storing, furniture-removing. It's this factor which accounts for its wonderful jrowth.