LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 26 July 1917, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A Wellington telegram states that a donation of i'oOOO for the north-west porch of the Cathedral has been promised by a member of tho Anglican Church, who desires to remain anonymous.

The fifth and last son of Mr. and Mrs. Shirley, of Oaonui, left with the New Plymouth draft of the 32nd Reinforcements yesterday. Two —Fran'k and William—have been wounded.

A New Plymouth boy, writing to his father, said that on arrival at Sling Camp in England they were addressed on the subject of "Temptation" by Chaplain-Captain Sullivan, late of New Plymouth. Tho advice he tendered was sound and useful.

A story of deep interest combining a series of sensational incidents is unfolded in "My Country First," the powerful military drair..i being screened for the last time at the Empire to-night. This programme also includes the unique travel fibn, "Hjyu Sookuni Pow-wow, La Push."

The Mayoress wishes to thank all friends for the gifts of flowers sent in to the Mart last Saturday. The Prison Department contributed 100 posies of (violets, Mrs. F. A. Walker beautiful baskets of violets, and one lady SO madeup buttonholes. Arrangements have been made to receive flowers at Jones' stables on Friday afternoon, instead of ... :'..:■ Patriotic Rooms.

It is hard to believe that there is anyone contemptible enough to rob a recruit of his belongings and kit, yet this was done to a New Plymouth man when on his way to Wellington recently. He subsequently recovered the bag minus its contents. The Women's Patriotic Committee of New Plymouth kindly reinstated its parcel on hearing of the loss.

In connection with the request to Archdeacon Evans to accept nomination as organising financial secretary of the proposed Taranaki Bishopric Endowment Fund, the Ar.-hdeacon has intimtaed that he would give his decision at the meeting of the Endowment Fund Council in August, but that he had not completed his military service and might he called up again, and he must consult the Bishop of Auckland. It is -probable that the executive of the Second 'Division League mill approach the New Zealand Alliance and the Licensed Victuallers' Association with a view to their suspending the movement for the curtailment of hours of liquor selling pending consideration by Parliament of the proposals of the League, whk-h believes that the interests of the dependents of the men about to be called up are of more immediate concern than six o'clock closing.

A meeting of householders of the borough of New Plymouth, for the purpose of electing three representatives on the Technical College Advisory Committee. was to have been held in the Soldiers' Club last night, but the attendance was so small that those present, five in number, decided to postpone it till August 3. The director of the Technical College. Mr. A. Gray, was present and explained that the present members of the committee would carry on until their successors were appointed. At Hawera on Monday, before Mr. W R. Ilaseldcu, S.M.. two young men, Charles Arnold Slight and William Oakenfull, for whom Mr. OT>ea appeared, were conjointly charged that they did on June 3 steal three cows, valued at £45, the property of John William Snowdcn, Inaha. Senior Sergeant Till conducted the prosecution, The accused, who pleaded, not guilty, reserved their defence, and were committed for trial at the next sittings of the Supreme Court at New Plymouth. Bail was allowed—accused £l<K> and two sureties of £SO each.

Fitwoy W.C.T.IT. "White Ribbon Dav" social afternoon, in the Methodist Church, Friday, July -27.—Advt. THE POISONING OF THIRTY GIRLS in a Melbourne factory by eucalyptus lollies which were evidently made from the common eucalyptus brings home forcibly the importance of using only the GENUINE SAX-DEE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT internally. SANDER'S EXJTRACT sniffed up the nose and three drops on sugar, is a sure and stic prolection from meningitis and other infections. Applied to ulcers, poisoned v.ounds, sprains, chilblains, eczema, SANDER'S EXTRACT brings quick re-"-jf and Dermanent cure.

At the Inglewood Fire Brigade station to-night, the Mayor of Inglewood is to unveil a framed portrait of the late Foreman K. Harris, who was killed in notion. On Monday evening the Brigade presented the latn foreman's mother, i hrough his hrother, with an enlarged photograph of deceased. Captain Coldwell made the presentation, Lieutenant McLaggan and Cr. Faweett also speaking of tho late foreman's worth in his civil and military life. Major Sandford asks us to state that (he Boy Scouts will not be required to attend at Iho Mart, on Saturday, as I lie duties that they have so kindly undertaken during the past two and a half years will on this occasion be carried out by High School boys, who are in charge of the Mart iliis week-end. The occasion of bin patronal feast day, and of his consecration to the priesthood, has for many years been celebrated by the ehildrcn'attonding the school? under Dean McKenna's charge, and on Tuesday afternoon in propitious weather a complimentary entertainment was tendered him by the pupils. A presentation of a valuable cope was also made, on behalf of tho scholars, by Master Crawsham-, who made his speech in good style. The costuming and the musical items were the work of the nuns and the happiest results were obtained. In one item some thirty dudes, equipped with canes, monocles, and top hats worn at exactly the correct angle, afforded much amusement, while a like number of little girls were attired as hunters in another. Miss Poole, daughter of an Auckland member of Parliament, excited much interest with her work on the harp. The Dean addressed an affectionate message to the children at tho close of the entertainment, and regaled them with sweets.

The towels offering at the Melbourne, Ltd., are fine value, especially in view of the very great rise in price. Housewives will do well to consider the future and lay in a good supply while present prices obtain. Large colored and white towels Is each; extra large good quality ditto, 2s (id pair. Amongst the leading "doubles" for popularity in the motion picture world is June Caprice and Harry Hilliard, the brilliant iFox artists nvho appear at Everybody's to-night in "Little Miss Happiness." On July 19, on tho application of 'Mr. Hughes, Mr. Justice Chapman granted probate of the will of the late Thomas Drake to Mr. Thomas Drake and Mr. Arthur Augustus Drake, his sons. To-day's paper contains good news. Moray's little windfall sale begins tomorrow (Friday, July 27). Elsewhere is .published a list of sale 'bargains. Turn to Morey and Son's advertisement.