LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 7 September 1917, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A severe thunderstorm, accompanied by heavy downpours, was experienced throughout Taranaki early yesterday morning. Referring in Parliament on Wednesday- to old-age pension anomalies, Mr. 11. J. H. Okey stated tliat he knew of a case in which an old man went to live with his son-in-law, and at once had his pension reduced. But when the son-in-law went to live with the old-age pensioner he got his pension in full again. The Wellington Provincial Council ofr Hie Farmers' Union, nt a meeting at I'almerston yesterday, carried a resolution that owners of land should be able to recover from the mortgagee the proportion of the land tax due on the amount of the mortgage. The chairman of the National Efficiency Board points out that Wednesday's Christcluirch telegram conveys a wrong impression. It should read: "Members' resignations were accepted, as from September 15, to permit time for reorganisation." The takings at the Whiteley Hall spring flower show yesterday afternoon and evening amounted to over £9O, which is more th?n the total for both days last year. Tho stalls did excellent business, some of them being absolutely sold out. The music supplied by the glee party afforded gTeat pleasure to the numerous visitors, and, by special request, items will again be given by thia party this evening

"New Zealand is fortunate in having men at its head who are honest men," said Mr. L. M. Isitt, M.>l\, at Wanganui "There is nothing like graft or humbug going on in the House." Tho special Board set up to re-exam-ine .first Division reservists previously rejected on account of physical unfitnew, began its work at Auckland on Monday. The dates set down for this Board to he in Hawera are September 27th to 20th. .Shareholders in the Feilding Farmers" Freezing Company at the annual meeting decided I hat the storage capacity of the works should he increased. The principal additional accomodation will provide for CO.imO carcases, the estimated coat of the \roik being £-25,11UU. The Hon. Myers (Minister of Munitions) has been informed by tho American Munitions Minister that stocks of .white lead are being conserved for war purposes, and that it is unlikely that any will lie available for export. In Wellington to-day, sheet and corrugated iron were practically unprocurable, andj no price was quotable. bailee O'Neil, the world's unquestioned empress of stormy emotion, created something of a sensation by her marvellous power of dramatic artistry in the Fox feature, "A Woman's Past," at Everybody's last night. Lovers of a powerful dramatic story should not miss the final screening of exceptional attraction to-night. To-morrow two old favorites, Carlyle Blaekwell and Gail Kane, star in the World film success, "On Dangerous Ground." The Defence Dpartmcnt advises that soldiers comprising draft number 108, which were due to arrive in Wellington early this month, have been diverted to Auckland, and should reach that port in a. few days. Next-of-kin of returning soldiers who desire to have their railway warrants altered or new warrants issued should immediately, communicate with Base Eeeords or a-stationmaster at the station from which their railway journey commences.

Olga Pctrova stars to-tiigtrt at the Empire in the latest Metro wondcrplay, "The Waiting Soul," a powerful story of a woman who sinned and paid the price, but later fought with desperate mother love for the future of 'her unborn child. This strong attraction will be screened at the night performances only. For the matinee to-morrow Lilian Walker will be shown in the Greater Vitagraph feature, "Kitty Mackay," with the sidesplitting Fox cowboy comedy, "Hearts and Saddles." Both these pictures will prove a source of delight to the kiddifes, and to parents also. Mr. A. Varney, in the course of his address at New Plymouth on Wednesday night, said that one of the New Zealand main hospitals in England was that lit Rrockenhurst, in charge of Colonel Wylie, "and," he added, "of all the military doctors there is not one who, in devotion to the men, will compare with Colonel Wylie. tie is doing magnificent work." The latest building placed at Rrockenhurst by the Y.M.C.A. was what Colonel Wylie called his "curative workshop"—a hobby room for the use of boys who had partly lost the use of their limbs. It was provided, with all sorts of tools and other appliances and the men were doing good work, but the main point was that the use of their limbs was gradually being restored to them. Colonel Wylie looked upon this as his special war work.

At a meeting of the Egmont A. and P. Association, Mr. 0. Hawken brought up the question of land tax and mortgages proposals of the Government, which, he said, would fall heavily upon the small farmer in Taranaki. Ho moved: "Whilst this Society recognises the necessity that all means possible should be used to raise taxation, it considers that the incidence of the proposed taxation in regard to land and mortgages will alfoct this district very seriously." Mr. Hunter seconded. The president, in supporting the motion, said the taxation referred to was practically taxing a man on his debts. He was afraid it was now really too late to do anything in the matter. The motion was carried, and it was decided to send a copy to the Minister of Finance, the members for the district, and also to the other Associations in Taranaki.

Men, here are some solid savings at the Melbourne's great reduction sale. Mosgiel dark grey all-wool knitted socks reduced from li/6 to 1/3 pair; Mosgiel black wool socks reduced from 1/9 to 1/8 pair; heavy ribbed Roslyn socks reduced from -2/- to 1/9 pair, fine lightweight singlets reduced from 1/9 to 1/3; white and cotton tussore tennis and neglige shirts reduced from 5/6 to 4/11. Scores of other lines all similarly reduced. The Taranaki County Council plant staff havo lost a sprinkler off their water-cart between New Plymouth and Okato, and would be pleased to hear from any person who may have found the same. The W.C.T.U. monthly meeting takes place this afternoon in the lodgo room, Good Templar Hall, at 2.30. As the tea tax is the same on highclass teas as on inferior blends, it is most economical to obtain the best of teas —Desert Hold. Most delicious, best value. Get the Special Family Blend Desert Gold at 2/-. A notice of interest to shopkeepers and others using weighing machines, weights and measures, is inserted in our advertising columns. Webster Bros, advertise that they will sell 80 bags of pig food to-morrow at their auction sale. ' WOMEN AND THE WAR. Mrs. Smart: Before tea last night my husband couldn't afford £3 for a costumo for me. After a cup of lovely "ARCADIA" things looked brighter; he remembered sevcrel deals in business and he insisted that I should get one at £5. ARCADIA TEA cures depression. DANGERS OF A COLD. Do you know that of all the minor ailments colds are by far the most dangerous'!' It is not the colds themselves fliat you need to fear, but tli6 serious diseases that they so often lead to. For that reason every cold should be gotten rid of with the least possible delay. To accomplish this you will find Chamberlain's Cough Remedy of great help to you. It loosens a cold, relieves the lungs, aids expectoration and enables the system to throw off the cold. Sold everywhere. FLI-KEELO KILLS FLIES. Awarded first and special gold medal at the Auckland Exhibition. Successfully used throughout the Dominion. Havo you tried it? IT IS STOCKED BY ALL CHEMISTS AND STOREKEEPERS, and is MADE BY BRITISHERS' IN THIS DOMINION. 5 "OZO" TOTH POWDER whitens the teeth, invigorates the gum» and gives a sweet fragrance to tha breath. 6d tins ev«r,ywher%» , 16