LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 30 June 1917, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The committee of the soldiers' club wishes to thank Miss Glory Harrison for a handsome donation of books.

Our Inglewood correspondent writes: On Tuesday last the city fathers paid a visit to the Manganui river, with a view to inspecting the sites, etc., reported on by the electrical engineer. His Worship, while standing near' the water's edge, slipped, and reports that an excellent fall -can ibe obtained at the river above mentioned.

The following telegram, dated London, Juno 14, has Ibeen received from the staff paymaster:—"A New Zealand Expeditionary order is toeing published stating that in future remittances' will only he paid to men wihen proceeding on leave. Will you .please make this quite clear when accepting money for remittances."

"What man as safe wlien the devil baits his trap, with fair flesh?" is the question asked by the village women, stoning "the girl" in the ''Madness of Helen," commencing a local season at Everybody's to-day. Ethel Clayton appears in the leading role and she is admirably supported ; by Carlyle Blaclcwell, the handsome matinee idol.

It is illegal for anyone not a iboarder or employee to ibe in a hotel after 10 o'clock at night, even if they go aB guests of a boarder. This fact came out at the, Now Plymouth court yesterday when two young men were found in the White Hart Hotel on Saturday night aitei ten o'clock having supper with a friend. They pleaded guilty and nominal flues were imposed. The toll gate keeper's house at Waipuku narrowly escaped destruction by fire at about 7.30 on Wednesday morning. The attention of the toll-gate keeper, Mr. Martin, was attracted by the furious barking of his dog, when he discovered that the wall of the building at the back of an iron chimney was ablaze. The assistance of Mr. Jakes and others was summoned and in a short time the flames were subdued, but not before a portion of the ceiling was burnt. Mr. Martin confined his attention to removing the toll gate books and other office appurtenances which, even had the building been destroyed were removed to safety. The damage done was by no means extensive—Argus.

The Okato Patriotic Committee, whose efforts in the past in aid of Patriotic matters have always met with well deserved success, are again to the fore. This time they are arranging a grand concert which will take place in the Heinpton Hall on Tuesday July 10th. Some of New Plymouth's leading performers are assisting in the programme, which promises to be one of the best ever held at Okato. A special feature will be the unrolling of the novelty stage curtain, which is the work of local artists.

A curiosity was revealed by an Auckland veterinary surgeon when operating on a circus horse. The animal had been afflicted for three years with a running sore on the back of one of its ears. On performing an operation a tooth was found and extracted.

The Governor-General lias received a 'telegram >trom the Secretary of State for the Colonies, stating it gave him t!ie utmost satisfaction to Tecounmend that the Governor of New Zealand should henceforth be designated Gover-nor-General. The change had been prompted by the desire 'to give proper 'cognition to the important (position wl.\;h New Zealand holds in the Empire, and 1 to testify appreciation of the splendid efforts made by the Dominion.— Prclis Association.

A conference of members of Tarnnaki Efficiency Trustee Boards was held at Eltham yesterday. Mr. J. B .Murdoch, chairman of the Taranaki Trustee Boards' Association presided. Messrs T. Furlong, 13. Whittle, and F. J. Hill, members of the Nciw Plymouth Board, were present. Mr. Moss, Commissioner for the Wellington Military District, discussed with the members many matters in connection with general efficiency, and a number of resolutions Were passed. Few, if any, better moving pictures have.ibeen shown locally than the .Blue Ribbon feature, "The Courage of Silence,' screening at the Empire theatre at both matinee and night sessions today. This picture marks the return of Miss Alice Joyce to the screen, and her return is an undoubted triumph. The programme also includes a most interesting Gaumont Graphic, and' "His Waiting Career," a L.K.O. comedy, is a positive scream. Children will <be admitted to the matinee for threepence. A meeting was held at Stratford last niglit for the purpose of forming a branch of the Second Division League. The Mayor (Mr. \T. W. McMillan) presided over an attendance of about 200. The chief speakers were Messrs P. Skoglund, R. Masters. D. J Malono and delegates from the New Plymouth branch. It was unanimously decided to form a branch of the League at Stratford, and an executive of ten was appointed, the Mayor toeing chairman. Mr. Sid. Ward as secretary and Mr. Skoglund treasurer. Messrs R. Masters, D. J. Malone and A. Coleman were appointed delegates to the League's conference at Wellington on June 18. All present were enrolled as members, and an active canvass is to be made throughout the district to enrol every lecond division man as a member of the League. Special Foreign Missionary services will bo held in Whiteley Church tomorrow. The morning service will be conducted by the Rev, W. A. Sinclair. The .preacher pt the evening service will be the Rev. R. C. Nicholson, the pioneer Methodist missionary to the Solomon Inlanders, and Daniel B>ula, the first Christian convert at Voile Lavelle. will also spea'k. The Solomon Islanders are among the fiercest of the South Sea islanders. Mr. Nicholson lias a thrilling story to tell of (his work among these people. The Nehv Zealand Loan and Mercantile draw attention to the clearing sale on account of Mrs. L. Holland, Bit the homestead, Bukengahu Road. 'Ngacrc, on Monday next, at ' ip.m. 'Full particulars will be found on page 8 af this issue. Considerable interest is being manifested in the sale of the late Mr. D. Berry's property, which is being held at Mr. Newton Kiiig's mart at 2 p.m. to-day. The property, which has a frontage to both St. Aubyn and Queen streets, will bo sold tosetlier with the dwelling and cottage thereon, either in one lot or in four sepdrate lots. The property is very conveniently situated on liigii ground, close to the sea front, and would make an ideal spot for a modern private hotel, for which there is room In the town, or for residential purposes.

Tim Melbourne Clothing Company desire- to express their regret Hint'they have been unable during the last week to execute all orders for their famous lines of women'r cashmere hose. These goods are now arriving ex "Athenic" and customers mar confidently rely on their orders being fulfilled within the next few days. Ladies requiring crepe de chine blouses are notified that to-day is the last day for (procuring these goods at the Melbourne, Ltd. The sale prices, 17s 0d for white and Ms Bd for colored crape de chine blouses in the very latest styles are nothing short of marvellous considering the excellent quality of the silk used in their manufacture. In the Eah'otu Methodist Church tomorrow evening, the 'Rev. E. B. Gosnell will take as his subject "Why docs God not end the war?" All are heartily invited to attend.

On page six will be found particulars of White and Son's Annual stocktaking sale which commences on Tuesday morning next. Little needs to be said here. The steady growth of the firm to its present size is evidence of its great popularity This is an occasion which comes every half year, when big reductons are made to clear seasonable stock —solid savings the public are not slow to take advantage of. The News, in a leader of June 23, had occasion to criticise the Bank of New Zealand manager's reference, in his report, to the cost of living. We wish it to be understood that although the people of New Zealand, as shown by the increased savings bank deposits, have shown very considerable economy, there are many ways of eeonomising still more without necessarily encroaching upon legitimate pleasures. One direction we would point out is "discriminate buying." J>t the people think before they buy. Consider, compare, and weigh up respective values. ,To impress the thought of value for .money is the aim of advertisers. As an example attentiop is called to IR. Hannah and Co.s advertisement in this issue,/■jd you should decide for yourselves i( It is possible to procure better value in footwear than they offer.—Advt.