LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 23 July 1917, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The amendment of the law so as to allow Hospital and Charitable Aid Boards to borrow money for building purposes, instead of having to make a levy every time improvements are required was asked for in the House of Representatives yesterday by Mr. Witty, member for Ricearton.

On Saturday, Messrs Bing Han-is and Co., of Wellington, received advice from Mr. Wolf Harris to pay out, on his behalf, £IOOO for the relief of soldiers' dependents in New Zealand, and the money will he equally distributed between the four centres. Mr. Harris has made two contributions previously of a like amount for the purpose named.— Press Association.

Under new regulations religious ob. jectors to military service, called up in the ballot, are "to be given a second chance to prove that they come under the definition as given in the Act. If they succeed in doing this they wit! have an opportunity of signing an undertaking to do agricultural work, or engage in any other essention industry not under military control. There is a large number of conscientious objectors in camp now, and their appeals will be reheard next Wednesday at Wellington.

At tlie meeting of th*e dairy factory directors held at Huwcra on Saturday, to discuss the question of the sale of cheese to the Imperial Government, Mr. \Y. 1). Powdrell. chairman of the Kan pokonui Dairy Company, speaking to a motion that the meeting go into committee, said that the newspapers had heen very helpful to the dairying industry, and" press representatives were admitted to a similar meeting held las! year. The could lie depeiidcd upon to exercise a proper discretion as to what information should be made public.

■Passengers by the Morley Street car that left town about 0.20 p.m. on Saturday, experienced a thrill as the result of the carelessness or foolhardiness of a motor car driver. As the car left the post office the lights of n motor car approaching could be seen ahead, dead in the centre of the tram track, and this position the lights maintained until clqj,c up to the tram car, the motorman meanwhile vigorously sounding his gong. Just as he slowed his car down in anticipation of a collision, which the passengers braced themselves to meet, the motor car swerved off the track and passed the tramcar with, apparently, little to spare. A prosecution in such cases would lead to beneficial results. Ask distinctly for SANDER'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, or else you. may receive one of the many substitutes. The GENUINE SANDER EXTRACT cures colds, fevers, indigestion; prevents infectious diseases and heals ulcers, poisoned wounds, skin diseases, burns, sprains, etc. It is much more powerfully antiseptic than tho ..,.„■,-.„,, r-.-alyptus nml d.«v not depress

A welcome attempt to reduce the price of meat in Napier was to be made on Saturday, when a shop commenced operations by selling lamb and mutton released from the freezer at freezing rates.

The Director-General of Medical Services has issued instructions to the District 'Medical Boards that any mnn who has attained his fort;--fourth birthday, on being called up for service, is to be placed in class C2 (medically unlit), and transferred to "Home Service. A steamer that arrived in New Zealand recently had on board three pedigree Hereford bulls,, consigned to different owners in the Wellington Provine. The prices paid for the animals in England are said to be COO guineas, 300 guineas, and 250 guineas respectively.

For transit of a road roller from Canterbury to Levin, the Horowhenua County Council has had to ipay a total of £BO. Over £3O of this was charged for water freight to Wellington. The charges were reckoned to 'be exorbitant when the Council discussed the matter.

The sea is (making a serious encroachment on the north ibeach, Bays the Westport News. 'Jj'ears arc entertained that the sea will eventually break into tho floating basin. Meantime, beachcombers are reaping a rich harvest. The whole of the foreshore is pegged off as beach claims

When engaged on special duty relative to inquiring from men of military age as to whether they had enrolled as reservists of the Expeditionary Force, Constables Mclnnes and Hoyle questioned three men in Queen Street. Auckland. The officers, ifc is stated, found that the trio were brothers, monitors of a family of six sons, who wero called up under section 35 of the .Military Service Act and who were instructed to parade at Paeroa on June 4 for medical examination. They had failed to do so, however. The police handed the men over to the custody of the military authorities.

Profiteering by the Defence Depart ment at the camps was alleged by Mr. 11. 'Poland (Ohinemuri), ;who has asked the Minister of Defence "Whether it is correct, as reported, that the authorities charge 20 per cent, increase on the cost of rations supplied to members of the forces at Featherston who have their families living .near the camp?" The hon. member pointed out that many of the permanent staff at Featherston ihad rented houses, and had their wives and families living there, and. notwithstanding the excessive rent charges and other expenses, 24) per cent, was alleged to be chargd as administrative costs on the rations supplied by the I Defence Department to those families, when 5 per cent, should be ample. The innovation made by the Fiteroy School Committee in the direction of holding musical competitions, has proved very popular, for so many entries have been received in the various sections that it has been found necessary in order to complete the competitions during the two evenings set down for them, to hold preliminary competitions during the day and allow the first three in each section to contest the finals on Thursday and Friday evening in the Fitaroy Hall. Mr. F. W. 6. McLeod, who is adjudicating, will take the preliminaries at the Central School on Wednesday, and at Fitzroy on Thursday morning, whilst Mr. G. H. White, who is assisting with the judging, will take the preliminaries at Fitzroy on Thursday afternoon. Messrs MeTjeod and White will adjudicate together on the finals. filer* are being taken to ensure that there will be more storage accommodation for cheese in Wellington in the coming season that was available last season. A circular has been issued by the National Dairy Association showing factories in the Wellington, Kelson and Marlborough districts that if they are prepared to find £3'2>so a building can be put up and its advantages made available for the coming season. It is recommendod to factories' directors that they shall support the building of a temporary store on a basis of output, estimated at 4s Od a ton, and that to those factories who desired, payment of the sum involved might be spread over a period of two years As the time is short and building material difficult to obtain, so that the work can be done in the next five months, it is imperative that your company should consider the subject without delay and send a reply to this office on or before the date fixed for the next monthly meeting of the Wellington Harbor Board, viz. July 25, 1017.

In view of the intention of the subinspector of police to enforce the borough by-laws, especially with regard to the pedestrian traffic on the footpaths, con stables were employed on Saturday in directing the flow of this traffic, so as to keep people moving on the proper side of the footway. It is intended to put a stop to the wheeling of bicycles on footpaths, and to prevent the centre of the town becoming congested by pedestrians, especially in front of hotels. Another very important matter which will receive strict attention by the police is' the failure of motorists to dim their .alarm? lights. Section 4 of the Wants' on Vehicles Act provides that the lights shall not be of such dazzling brilliancy that they will affect the vision of drivers of vehicles approaching from the opposite direction. For the first offence the fine is £l, and for subsequent convictions .£3. The police will avoid being harsh, but the public, having fair warning, will have to realise that the police will perform their duty without fear or favor!

A most unusual happening caused a great deal of inconvenience to one of the lending banks in Olmstchureh. When the accountant attempted to open the door of the strong room at 0 o'clock something went click, and, as the nursery rhyme says, "not all the ; kind's horses nor all the king's men" could induce that obdurate door to move. In this predicament a petition had to be made to a neighboring; institution for the loan of a few thousand pounds or so in ready cash with which to "carry on." This aid was promptly given, and the necessary coin transferred in time to meet the needs of the bank's customers. To gain access to its own valuables the hank then called in the aid of two skilled workmen, who were directed to cat through two and a half feet of solid reinforced concrete. By 3 o'clock in the afternoon they had an "eye-hole' through into \he strong room. 'Thereafter progress was faster, and eventually this most unusual blockage was remedied- _, „ "AND HOW'S BUSINESS?" "Very good, indeed, I must say. The Now Zealand Express Co., Ltd., are attending to all my customs, carrying and forwarding work, and business is running as smoothly as clockwork. There's nothing like having a first-class customs and carrying firm working for you, I can tell you. Saves you no end of trouble,, anxiety and expense." The New Zealand Evpiess Co., Ltd-

The band recital, postponed from last week, eventuated yesterday afternoon at Kawaroa/ 'Park, and in spite of tlie threatening aspect of the weather, there was a good attendance. The following programme was submitted to an appreciative audience:—Quickstep, '-'Step Out lightly," Farrell; processional, "Marclie Eomaine," Gounod; selection, "Scotia,' Rimraer; quickstep, "Fearless and free,*' Hawkins; suite "Oriana," Greenwood; cornet solo, "The Rosary," Ethclbert Nevina (soloist, Bandsman Taylor); march, "Gallipoli," Lithgow; hymn, "Abide With Me," Monk; and "Meiita," Dykes; hymn, "Madrid," McLeod. Several of the pieces, including "Gallipoli" and "Madrid," were played for the first time by the band. The latter, specially arranged by Mr. Method by request, is ft beautiful hymn, admirably suitable for brass band work, and will be repeated at nex't Sunday's recital at the 'East End. The collection, which was in aid of the band's funds, realised £9 10s. The Male Choir concert, which takes place on Wednesday, August 15, in f Good Templar Hall, promises a /great treat to New Plymouth public. The committee has been particularly fortuate in securing the assistance of such fine artists as Miss Rena Te Au (soprano), Mr. Archibald E. Hunt (dramatic elocutionist, Wellington), Bev. W. H, Papakakura (tenor), and Mr. Arnold 0. Sturrock, L. Mus, T.C.L. (pianist), Christclrurch. 'The Male Choir of 50 voices is doing good work, and the public will get an idaa of what really hard practice results in. New Plymouth should not miss such a treat, with such popular prices as 2/6, 2/- and 1/-. The Good Templar Hall must be filled to the overflowing. Particulars as to tickets will be found in the advertisement. Residents of- Rahotu and surrounding district can confidently look forward to a musical treat on Friday evening, who: a patriotic concert is being given in the . Rahotu hall by' the Opunake Musical Society. The programme comprises solos, glees by the society of 25 voices, quartettes, trios and duets, both voval and instrumental, whilst additional in- ■ terest is given to the concert by the present of the Rev. Papakakura, who will be heard in solos, also in duets with 1 Mr. Chambers.

In the AVarea Hall, on Tuesday, July 31, a farcv jll social and presentation is to be given by the residents of the district to Mr. and Mrs. Miller, settlerß of many years' standing who are leaving tho district.

A film drama of special interest will he shown at tlie Empire this Wednesday and Thursday .It is a Frohmann feature entitled "My Country First." and deals in a remarkable manner with the German spy system in America. The following standard lines are in full isupply at Uie Melbourne, Ltd..:: florrockses' 30-inch Al calico, BAd, A2 30-inch calico 9£d, H 30-inch calico, Is yard; Crewdson's No 2 36-inch calico Old; Prestwieh's famous indigo drills, 30-inch wide, Is 3d yard; Beehive threeply knitting wool, 7Jd 'skein; "Ivy" mending balls, 9d each. , Mr. Harper Lepper, of Lepperton, the wall-known Jersey breeder, has decided to confine himself to pedigree, stock alone, and is therefore disposing of all his grade cattle. He sold all his grade cows recently, but has now for private sale a few springing heifers and | yearlings, and as Mr. Lepper has had many years' dairying experience, in which he has paid particular attention to building up a good herd, fanners can rely on getting something choice. There are also some pedigree and store pigs that will repay attention. Contractors, are notified that the time cf closing tenders for St. Mary's Diocesan School, Stratford, has been extended until 10 a.m. on Thursday.