LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 30 August 1917, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

In answer to a circular from the Eduoation Department, it was resolved by the education Board on Tuesday, to forward a circular to each school*committee requesting that Dominion ]) :lv kept. 24th, should he fittingly observed'

J" view of the shortage of Alexander and Welcome readers locally, and the uncertainty of prices of imported books the Taranaki Education Board has. oil the recommendation of the finance committee, decided not to purchase any books this year.

■ The chairman of (he Education Board (-Mr, H. Masters; and Mr. 11. Trimble, member of the Hoard, propose visiting the schools in the central ward in the vicinity of Tariki and High-wood, including Norfolk, Durham. Dudley. Katnpiko, Kaimata and Wailui. and possibly others, on Thursday. September (ith. The Omai.a Sewing tiuild acknowledges with thanks parcels of comforts trom -Mrs. iMckee, Mrs. Cafr and Mrs. J. Honeyfield; I pair mittens, Miss (Jcoigc; 0 pairs mittens, Mrs. Waller, Spolswood: also from Mrs. Myers 10s; -Mrs. Vickers ns; Mrs. McAllum 2s lid; Miss McAllum 2s (id, .Mr. Moore, as; Friend, per Miss George, 'is; Jay I'riar, is lid, Alan Hughes, 2s (id ; L. Hughes, 3s; 11. Hughes lis. Members who come to pack on Wednesday afternoon are asked to bring a few newspapers for wrapping, and all those who have old linen to spare shouldsend it in as soon as possible. The big contingent of returned soldiers who landed at Auckland on Tuesday called in at a United Stales port en route, where they were given a very warm welcome. Uncle Sam's soldiers and sailors mustered in great numbers at this port, and took charge of the Anzaes to give them a' rare treat, extending a hospitality that was something more than comradeship. The New Zealanders and the Americans seemed to have taken to each other from the (irsl, and many were the fights on the ■Somiue that were fought over again for the benefit of the interested American soldier. The United States authorities provided motor cars, and clubhouses and hotels were thrown open, while a great .many citizens took a hand in showing the wounded warriors around. Special concerts were given in the theatres, and another entertainment was provided on tho ship for those who could not get ashore. Cigars, cigarettes, and souvenirs were distributed by various patriotic associations.

The chairman of the Taranaki Education 'Board stated on. Tuesday that ( when jieriKing the inspectors' reports on 'various schools, he was struck with the apparent weakness of arithmetic, and ho read a number of reports in support of this contention. The chief inspector ('Mr. A. J. Morton) pointed out that tlm reports read out were all interim reports taken early in the year, and it was probable that in the majority of cases the inspection at the end of the year 'would show considerable improvement. He also stated that the inspectors were stressing oral mental arithmetic this year, and were allocating IS marks out of a. possible 50 to this branch of the subject. This at, present would naturally have a tendency to bring the total marks down, but eventually he. hoped it would have a good effect in this mental training of the children. Tn concluding the chief inspector stated that generally the arithmetic was well up to the average standard.

NOT "HOW CT-IRAP'' BUT "HOW GOOD." Your teeth can ho made whiter and more beautiful, decay can be prevented, tartar can he removed by tho use of "OZO" TOOTH POWDER night and morning, (id tins everywhere. 15 M.P. HITS OUT. The member for - stated at that beer was the "working man's tea.'' The hon. gentleman's attention is respectfully called to the fact that ARCADIA TEA is/only 2s per lb, has a delicious flavor, and is used by thousands o£*;workii)g mea.

The lady reporter of a Cliristohurch paper, speaking of the dresses at the Grand ' .National meeting, wickedly writes: —''One lady shod her extremities in such gleaming, glossy,'creaseless boots, and of such a length, that one was irresistibly reminded of the famous advertisement: 'Wanted to sell, a piano by a lady with varnished legs.'" The picture '•Where are' my children?" screened at Everybody's last night, was passed by the censor on the strict condition that it must not be exhibited to persons under the ago of 18 Tears. In order to see that this condition was complied with, representatives of the police were in attendance last night as the doors, with the result that a number of ;>oui!g women were turned away, while the names of others with regard to whose age there was reason for doubt, were taken with a view to investigation and possible proceedings. Mr. A. IS. Gibson, lion, secretary of the fled Cross Society, New Plymouth, is in receipt of a letter from Mr. Joseph Joseph, the lion, secretary of tho New Zealand branch of the British Red Cross Society, enclosing a communication from the Undor-Seeri'tary of the Department of Internal Affairs acknowledging receipt of the Xew Plymouth Society's cheque of £S(IO for the Xew Zealand Tvfil Cross Society in, London, -for the me of N>\v Zealand soldiers in England and Franco, and conveying the Government's appreciation of the donation. In the House of Representatives on Tuesday a question regarding the provision to be made for the dependents of Second Division men wa.s asked* l)v Mr. IT. .T. TT. Okcv (Tarannki). Many of the Second Division men. said Mr. Okey, H-niikl like to contribute to the war loan, but they did not care to invest I heir money until they knew what provision the Government intended to make. Sir James Allen said he hoped to be ;.blc to make a statement on the subject ■within a week or ten days. 'The proposals had not yet been considered by I Cabinet.

An interesting ceremony took place at the annua] meeting of the Xort.li T.iranaki centre of Hie Koyal Life-Saving Society last ni«ht. when the society's diploma gained bv Mr. X. A. Ohnstensen was pro-'ontod hv the president (Mr. D. ,1. Hughes). The diploma, which is of i haste design, is inscribed as being awarded for theoretical knowledge and practical skill in the art of life-sa.ving. It is signed by Lord Dosborough. president of the Koyal Life-Saving Society, :.:ul Ihe secretary. Mr. I). .1. Hughes, in r .uerafHlatiiig the recipient o.n attaini'i'/ -.uelt a high honor, pointed out tliat il is the tirst diploma to be gained hy a Taranr.kl man under the head centre.

A meeting of the Xew Plymouth trustees of the tihlcienry Board was held vesterdav afternoon, Messrs T. Furious, jr. (chairman), K. Whittle and F. .1. Hill at lending. A communication was receixrd from the Xovth Tnranaki relatives of a man "n service asking the] trustees to fake in hand for leasing purposes an area of 1480 acres, and after discussion it was decided to refer the matter to the trustees for the district In which the property is situated before Irkin;: any action. An application was also received from a professional man asking if the trustees could assist him lo secure the services of a lady clerics' nssi.ilanr, and it was decided to make a suitable recommendation. The other imsiu'v- o, the meeting consisted of dealing with some routine correspondence. Writing from France, on July 14, to Mr A. M'tionagle, Xew 'Plymouth, Lieutenant F. Farrington says: "H is with sincere regret that 1. have to inform you of the death of your son, V. M'iomagie. He was killed on the 7lh. and buried on the Ktli. 1 have known him rieiit through, from the formation .of t.lio Main Body, having fought alongside of him as a private on Usillipoli. and since g"tting my com-i mission have been liis platoon commander, though I was not in this'last affair. Tam felling yon all this so that you will know I a,m speaking from intimaie knowledge of him, and know exactly what was thought of him by his mates and officers. He was one of the finest fellows we ever had in (he company, bright and cheerful under any circumstances, always ready to do his bit and do it well. What few are left of the old Main Body feel his loss very keenly; at the. same time we glory in the fact that he died like many others of the First have, done, fighting for those he loved, and upholding the name of Xew Zealand. His platoon mates and all old Main Body men unite with me in offering you our heartfelt, sympathy in your loss, and at the same time hope that some of us may meet yon some day and bo able to give yon some idea of onr thoughts of him. A record has been kept of the spot where he was buried, so you can rest; assured his grave will be looked after.''

On Friday morning Ihe Melbourne Clothing Company commences its semiannual reduction sale. For out-and-out bargains these sales are famous, providing as tliey do hundreds of people with everyday wanted goods at less than the firm's low regular prices. Watch advertising columns for particulars. William Farnum, the screen idol who last appeared at the Empire in "The Man from Bitter Roots," will again.be featured at that theatre to-morrow and •Saturday in a picture of the rugged, frozen north, entitled ''The End of the Trail." The picture was set amidst the snow and ice of the North West and includes many scenes of remarkable beauty. In the same programme William Desmond wilt be starred in the Triangle feature "The Criminal."

Many ladies will read with regret that the privilege of tonying drapery and domestic furnishings at bargain prices will end on Saturday, when Ronnie's sale at the Big Store, YVaitara, will close down. Big savings aro promised those keen shopper-;, for they get more, far more, than their money's worth, but a warning is given that next week will lie too late, someone else may be wearing the garment you wanted. The musie lovers of Tnglewood will lie afforded a splendid and exceptional (real, this evening, wben the New Plymouth male choir will give a concert in tlie Town Hall, repeating tlic programme of part songs -which was so very highly appreciated when given here. The entertainment is in aid of the 'Maketawa Y.M.C.A. funds.

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Mr Will Thome, M.P., describing his experiences in Russia, said:— "I shall never forget the meetings we had of four or five thousand soldiers at a time along the great Russian linps on their northern and western fronts.' They got hold of me," said Mr Thome, squaring his shoulders and glancing down his l/'/rstono frame, "and tossed me in the air with sheer enthusiasm. Four or live men took hold of me at « time. Tliey are big, line fellows, these Russian troops. They used no sheet or blanket, but simply took hold of me with (heir arms, ami up I went. 'They caught me as J came down—mercifully'."

A thrilling experience is reported from Kuakituui by a (iisborno paper. Mr. I'avid Sutherland and Miss D. Walt (Ms sister-in-law) were driving in a buggj, and when negotiating a bad portion of one of the cuttings, the buggy went over (lie bank'. Both occupant.-, succeeded in jumping clear, but flic buggy and p-jir ni' horses fell about lOo'f'cel. MrSutherland, who was riding beliind, observed the buggy going over; her'screams attracted the attention of a man who was working down the bank, and he moved away just in time to escape being struck by the falling vehicle. One of the horses was killed instaritar.-eously, whilst the buggy was smashed, to matchwood.

f.ale advices from Home show that footwear is souring to phenomena! p v ices and that, there is a strong probability of exportation of boots and slues to New Zealand and elsewhere being stopped (says an exchange). The British Dovernment in April issued further instructions to restrict still more the exportation of footwear, and now miiiiufnctureiri are required to obtain from the Board of Trade a license for each shipment before the goods can be s.'iit forward. Oiders placed with a Home linn in February and March will be ad-' vauced from 4s to 5s (In per pair on the prices preceding orders. Leather values are continually rising, and at latest were up to four limes ab >vo.. prewar rates. Rome classes of leather are unprocurable, because the Cv.-r-rn-ment has -prohibited importation. In addition the factory staffs have Ik-mi depleted by calling up a!! fit iu.t. between IS and 41 years of. aye. tied the '■ovornment requisitions upon manufacturers are growing steadily One firm reports, having supplied one million pairs of boots for army p>.irp:i.--s.

• There is a clever purse-.en,iteher at v.vrk at I ram way junction-; in Wellington, states Kir- 'Dominion. Die--ill? (he last fortnight -hi::!;' Mn'istani'nf amounts have been 10.-.i by "snli-.-.-, in m th'ir lni'.'d, thrnt.gh ;!:. : r purses amine liv.'li stolen. It is f.i.,lii'iiii:!i|...-.|,.\\ ie'r ladies to_t'arrv 'heir piiivt.'.; ciiluy lee.-;. or in a special pocket ■,■ Uliin a haadbae-, and the thief bes caly to pre-* the spring to open ilie bag. ami i!a, pur-e is oxpo-ed to vice, ami iv :■). .-<•?( -.-i ir.j.* (he proper opportunity .im'-.lsL the bustle, of a cai' arrival or ileparlwc. lie "dips in 7 ' and "gets awav with Hie

floods." Three ladies are" l-imuitim: serious losses in this way, and m each ease (he loss ha-, !•■ n d'isejw red efter Laving the br.sy Oarton.U' i"'ice venation. Not lour; ago i man left a v-r-11-kmdod brief bag for a moment on the |i;.'.ve:p."iit nt the same slo;-,pini:-pku;\ and actually fold a i'nenu to Keep an eye on it, ' Ai'tjr three minutes' absence hi' returned !o find liie but mi. ■■me; am? ihe friendly eve engaged in reading a iK'Vsprner. Tlijpiv are evidently nunc Lv.hf-tingYred- people at work "here the crowds are f.bickcsv., and the. public are warned to take tie- "rentes!; oaR , 0 f their valuables, particularly when they are contained in a nurse within a h.vi, for the latter is redly moie a prelection to tlie thief than to its owner.

Writes a neutral observer, who had an intimate knowledge of Germany of today,.in the London Times of duly 13: tin iny return frcni Germany -•'em-'one adeed me, "Whom« do limy'abuse the moil':'' fie meant which country do Hie Germans, sav the worst things about. [ answered: '"'They abuse most." The Alg'imex is the central body which trades with foreign countries and looks after the distribution'at home. There is not a German who believes anything about the great imports which are said to take place from Denmark to .Holland. "We see nothing of them: Ih?y let them, spc.il, as has happened with i.o "many supplies already. That is the fault of the dews of the A'igimox,'' they say, for it is asserted that none but dews are attached to that body and (hat (hey do business; together and help theii friends to nice little careers, for which purpose they are exempted from military .service. tint to answer (lie question as it was meant—Lugland must console herself for losing first place in the matter of being hated. America 'now stands at the (op. The explanation of the intervention of America is generally this—America was afraid that England would net win and was then alarmed about her am munition orders. That is why she came in; but also because she wanted to sit, at the green table when the peace negotiation", came on.

Mesdanies Baily and "Morrison acknowledge with thanks cakes for soldiers' parcels from Mrs. Terrill, Mokau. After viewing Hie beautiful display visitors to Pi,' Mary's bulb show to-day will mil lire be covetous of the glorious blooms, and will, therefore, be glad to learn that they can procure bulbs, violets and other spring flowers to take away. Intending visitors to St. Mary's bulb i-how to-morrow will see fine displays by such well-known celebrities as Duncan and Davies, Morshead's, Messrs Xewlou King, S. W. Shaw, T. French and others.

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