GENERAL NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 31 May 1917, Page 7

GENERAL NEWS.

A recent visitor to the Urewera Country states that five or sis of the "prophet" Rua's wives are now living in a group of very decent little houses, patiently awaiting the "prophet's" ro> turn at the conclusion of tho term of imprisonment which he is now undergoing. They are evidently well provided for, and their houses show evidences of prosperity and respectability. The women's sanctuary is strictly guarded from undesirable visitors by the old Maori law of tapu, which among these less highly civilised people forms a sufficient protection to ensure the safety of the absent prophet's wives from any possible molestation. The tapu only effects the batch of houses set apart for the women, where no Maori man is allowed to go. The grass-widows themselves are allowed full liberty and are not themselves tapu. AVOID SEDATIVE COUGH MEDICINES. If you want to contribute directly to the occurrence of capillary bronchitis and pneumonia, use cough medicines that contain cocaine, morphine, heroin, and other sedatives, when you have a cough or cold. An expectorant like Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is what is needed. That cleans out the culture beds or breeding places for the germs of pneumonia' and other germ diseases. That is why pneumonia never results from a cold when Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is used. It has a world-wide reputation for its cures. It contains no morphine or other sedative. Sold everywhere Evidently the Government is gradually approaching the point at which the whole of the man-power of New Zealand will be sorted out, and provided with the most useful task. Passport, restrictions, as< is now well known, are extremely rigid, but a wrong impression prevails in respect to women travelling between New Zealand and Australia. "There is no restriction on women travelling to Australia," explained the Hon. G. W. Russell, Minister of Internal Affairs. "No difficulties are placed in their way, unless in special cases it is desirabie they should be prevented from going away. In the case of business men who belong to the First Division, they are not allowed to leave New Zealand unless under the most exceptional circumstances,'and then under a heavy bond for their return. As for men who are over the military age, but are capable of civilian service, on account of the shortage of men throughout New Zealand their permits are only issued for a limited period, in order that the manpower of the Dominion should be conserved at every possible point." GIRLS,, BEAUTIFY YOUR HAIR. Do you, know that in less than ten minutes you can double the beauty of your hair? It becomes light, wavy, fluffy, abundant, and appears as soft, lustrous, and charming as anyone could desire,, after a simple mash with Rexona Soap. Adelightful surprise awaits those whose hair has been neglected, or is sc-raggry, dry, brittle, or thin. Rexona Sqap cleanses the hair of all dust, dirt, oi excess oil, and in a few moments you j have, doubled the beauty of your hair. ! Rexona Soap dissolves every particle of dandruff, cleanses, purifies, and invigorates the scalp, for ever stopping itching and falling hair. If you care to have pretty hair, and lots of it, get a tablet of Rexona Soap to-day. 1/6 tablet. Obtainable everywhere. There was some plain speaking b) Mr G. J. Anderson M.P., at a welcome home at Ferndale, Mataura district, last week to Rifleman J. A. Cameron. Referring to the working of the' Military Service Act, Mr Anderson said (reports the Mataura Ensign) all knew that certain men who had come under Clause 35 of the Act had disappeared. He referred more 1 particularly to several members of a well-known Southland family, but there were many others. The Act had been passed by the Parliamentary representatives of a pure democracy in which every man and woman had a vote. That being the rase, those who did not obey the call were deserving of the severest punishment. It was the duty of the public as well as of the Government to sec that these people wore brought to answer for their actions. No doubt they would come back when everything was smooth, with, the intention pf claiming their property; but even then tho long arm of the law would hold them accountable. After]they had suffered the punishment which! would be meted out to them by the State the speaker trusted that the people in the Mataura Valley would consider whether they should not ostracise them, as their property had been defended by others. HEAVY DRINKER FOR YEARS. ' "Although a heavy drinker for years, my husband is now off the drink, thanks to' 'Drinko.' It is wonderful stuff." So writes a grateful wife. Drinko can be given secretly in liquid or food. Writu for free booklet, in sealed envelope, giving full details. State if Mr., Mrs., or Miss. Lady Manager, Drinko Proprietory, 212 J, Lambton Chambers, Wellington. Sir James Carroll, in an address at Napier, said: "My visit to Ireland was one. of my happiest recollections; Ireland is a beautiful ccuntry—one of the richest in the world, and yet the worst handled; such fine ind generous people, their hospitality and warmth are boundless. I was the guest of the evening at a dinner given by John Redmond—what a man—keen, highly intellectual, possesing an unlimited grasp of political questions of the day, imbued with the one great idea—Home Rule for his country. I dined with Sir Edward Carson—suave, gentlemanly and learned; we talked of New Zealand and the freedom of the land. To him I said: 'lf there are two men in the British Empire who can effect the consummation of Ireland's aspirations it is yourself and John Redmond; why blockade the world so far as Irishmen <u - 3 concerned? It is no good to the Empire. You have the eyes of America, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand looking on, whose people are as interested as you nie in the final solution of the problem.' 1 believe the war will settle the question; the friendliness that exists now has never been present before. Both sides are fighting together in the trenches—brothers in arms—brothers in ■ heart, differences sunk, and the future of the country can well be left in the hands of such men." Cuts, burns, and scalds quickly vanish if Dr Sheldon's Magnetic Liniment is applied. Prl«u 1/8 and »/• a bettlg. $>