LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 17 September 1917, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The impression in 'Parliamentary circles is that a compromise will be effecter in regard to the closing of the hotels, the hour of seven being the most acceptable to a majority of members, the matter will be disclssed to-morrow night. Air. Okey is asking tho Government whether steps will be taken to provide that the receipt of the old-age pension, or an income not exceeding an equivalent amount from'any other source, shall not debar dependents from participating in the benefits of any separation ance or pensions provided. From an exchange: This week we landed a supply of newspaper, and when tho bill came along we thought it must be for a motor ear or a diamond necklace. There won't be much given to subscription lists this vear by the printer.

George Groves, alias Williams, alias McKenzie, was charged at Kit hum, on Friday, that on 30th July, 1917, he did with intent to defraud by means of a false pretence, obtain from Albert Beeslev the sum of £l6 4s. Constable Townsend stated that the accused was also wanted at New Plymouth for n similar offence, and asked for a for a week. The remand was granted. Mr. D. N. McDiarmid, of New Plymouth, now with tho Australian Y.JI.C.A. has opened tho first Y.M.C.A. hut in the Soudan at At bora, and he has rooms also in the barracks at Khartoum. In a letter to a friend'ho says: "1 ain running up and down the Soudan like a commercial traveller, sometimes cover, ing about 2000 miles in a fortnight.. The centres where troops are situated are 200 and f>oo miles from here, and it is no joy ride reaching these places by train in a Soudanese summer."

Mr. Jennings is asking the Minister of Education whether he will, where settlers in outlying districts have erected halls suitable for school purposes and provided many requisites, give a suitable subsidy where it is proved that settlers have helped to provide education fov their children. Settlers at Otewa and Tangitu have built halls where children are now being taught under the Turnnaki Education Board. At Taringainotu settlers have given a site of 'i acres for a school. In addition, settlers have raised moneys for providing books, forms and ether necessaries for school purposes. Wood's Great Peppermint Cure. 1/6, 2/ll Chrnm" I'.'liPAt.'Coinulainta

The victims of tho Kauangaroa tragedy, who are inmates of the Wanganui hospital, are progressing favorably.

One of the strongest casts ever seen in a motion picture appears in "The Leper." screened to a crowded housf at Everybody's on Saturday. Carlyle Blacfcwell, Arthur Ashley, Juno Elvidge and Kveiyn Greeley are the quartette refercd to, and tliuy give a superb portrayal of a powerful dramatic subject. 'The Social Leper" will bo finally screened tonight

'1 here is one farmer in the Waverley district (says the Patea Press) who is carrying 011 intensive farming oil 42 acics of land. He lias 750 sheep, acres in mangolds, and the remaining 33 acres in grass. Between 20 and 30 tons or mangolds are carted out and fed to the sheep each week. This lias been carried on for six weeks, and he estimates he can go 011 for another six weeks. .So far he lias not lost a single .sheep. file delectaphone and the dictograph are two of the modern electrical devices used with wonderful effect in "The Argylo Case," commencing a two-night season at tho Umpire to-night. Modern scientific methods in the detection of crime arc both ingenious and swift, and thev are very clearly and cleverly delineated on the screen by means of fine studio craft in this fine play. Kobert Warwick is starred as the detective aiul makes a wonderful impression in the part.

Saturday was a very busy day in Waitara, the committees interested in this baby voting contest working hard in the interests of their respective candidates. The New Plymouth 'Pierrots invaded the town, and their assistance was willingly given and eagerly availed of in, the direction of selling and otherwise disposing of various articles to augment the votes of tho candidates, some of whom should receive a considerable advance as the result of the I'ierrotft' efforts. In the evening the singing Pierrots advanced 011 Waitara from New Plymouth, in their musical "Tank," and easily captivated the people of the riverside city, doing ex> cellent business.

The monthly meeting of the Tara.. naki Workers' Council aws held on Friday evening. The matter of workmen's concession tickets was discussed at length, and the report of the deputation which recently waited on tlio Borough Council was adopted. A report on the Food£'ommission was also favorably received. The council received a notification re the appointing of a member on the advisory committee of the New Plymouth Technical College, and Mr. Fitzpatriek (chairman of the Workers' Council) was appointed. An animated discussion took place on the position created by the resignation of the Hospital Board. The council is contemplating running a candidate for a seat thereon. The council will meet again on the first Friday in October.

A very enjoyable evening was spent in the Foresters' Hall, Gill street, on Wednesday evening last, when the members of the Court Waireka Lodge entertained the members of the Court Pride of New 'Plymouth to a social evening, which took the form of a euchro match, which resulted in the sisters gaining an easy victory over the brothers, winning 38 games against 18 games. Miss Bullot proved the winner of the prize, gaining most games during the evening. After refreshments had been handed round the floor was cleared for dancing, which was kept going until midnight. During tlie evening the following contributed items: Misses Tunbridge (2) and Revell, Bros. Williams and Hutohens. Bro, W. Hardgraves acted as M.C.

The Waitara Mail states: "It lias been (lie practice of the local Patriotic League to «t its face against overlapping in canvassing for patriotic purposes, and when New Plymouth people proposed to come into North Taranaki a protest was forwarded to the authorities. The Waitara branch even discountenanced going into Tikorangi or other branch areas, and the attitude was supported by the league. Since the Baby Contest was started the rule has been broken, first by going to Inglewood, then to New Plymouth, and later to Stratford. Tho nrctss of the latter to.wn and the New Plymouth Borough Council also turned down a request for the Maori glee party to visit New 'Plymouth. We believe the objections to be right. Each patriotic district should work in its own area, relying on its own people."

Two burglaries in one night is somewhat of a record for Eltham, and the . -news of such ail occurrence aroused a good deal of interest in the town on Saturday (says the Argus). From the somewhat meagre information available it would appear that some person unknown, but evidently a man, broke into a whare in Railway street, used as bachelor quarters by E. Zimmerman, and stole therefrom a bicycle, a suit of clothes, an overcoat, and a pair of boots. Subsequently, it is alleged, that the same man broke into tho railway station and also the goods shed there. From the former he took a portmanteau, but when at the latter he was apparently disturbed, and H is imagined, left in a hurry, for liq ,|eft the bicycle and overcoat, which lie hud previously stolen from the whare, behind, and they were recovered from the railway authorities this morning.

A comprehensive proposal for improving the communication to and from Mohan district by water and sea lias been submitted to the Premier and other Ministers by Mr. W. T. Jennings, M.P. The proposal has been endorsed and signed by a number of settlers interested in properties up the Mokau river and about tho district. The proposal to the Minister of Marine is for assistance to improve the entrance to the mouth of the river by widening the channel; the proposal to the Minister of Public Works is for the construction of a road along the banks of the river, and improving the road from Mohakatiuo to the ferry, also the metalling of Mount Messongc*. Proposals have also been submitted to the Minister of Lands for land suitable for returned soldier:!. In the above suggestion the Public Trustee and others interested in properties in the district, have signed the documents presented. 'Buyers of drapery and apparel are reminded that the reduced prices at the Melbourne, Limited'*, reduction t-ale will only obtain until Saturday next, September •>>, after which date regular press 1c price? will bo resumed where possible. Many lines, however, will show <!* marked increase after the sale owing to increased cost.

Mr. A. I)e Bnvny, the eminent ««.]>•• ticul rheini.-'-t ol Melbourne. testified at the Supreme Court of Victoria tli.it SAXDER'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT t'oni[>;u'(s with other eucalvntus products like Avoll-rcfincil and' matured brandy (-'Oiiiji.iwitli raw spirit. liv nifistinir on the (IEXUIXE SANDER KXTRACT you will jjet tlic advantage of quality and will be safe from harm••SANDKU'S EXTRACT. "OZO" TOTH POWDER whit-ens the lep'.i, Invigorates the gums and jrives a meet fragrance to the' breath, (id tins ■iverv wheri* 10

Profiteers were recently severely dealt with in a London iPolice Court, when fines amounting to £225 were imposed upon two brothers for selling seed potatoes above the price fixed by the Food Controller.

Without question one of the strongest, if not the strongest picture released this year, is "Ignorance,'' a six-reel feature produced under the supervision of the i'oimg Woman's Protection League, which will be shown at the Empire next Wednesday and Thursday. That vice is like quicksand, innocent looking but relentless once the victim is in its grasp, is the dominant idea of this special motion picture.

Major Buck (Dr.) (formerly M.P., writes from Franco (to Mrs. Poniare) acknowledging receipt of goods and moneys sent to the Maori soldiers (now on active service) from the Lady Liverpool Maori Soldiers' Fund. Among the goods were many parcels of tohiroas, and anent these Dr. Buck remarks: "The tohiroas will be a boon to the lads, for you know how they love anything that comes from the sea. If you get the Maoris to send dried 'pawas and eels as well their gratitude would know no bounds." The major mentions that Mrs. Buck is working at the New Zealand Convalescent Camp at Hornchurch. In conversation with a News representative, Mr. F. W r . U. McLeod, bandmaster of the Citizens' Band, intimated that it is his intention to introduce reed instruments into the band. The change will not of course take effect at once. He will probably incorporate in tile junior band some of those young lads who have already started to learn reed instruments. He would also like parents of any lads willing to learn these instruments, tuition on which is practically free, to interview either himself or Mr, Cattley, band secretary. The importance of this step should not be underestimated, as it may be the thin end of tile wedge in the establishment of a military band, which many consider so desirable. In reply to a query, Mr. "MoLood stated that lie had not yet decided whether to accept the offer cabled from Ipswich relativd to coaching his old band, and would not do so until he received fuller details, which had been despatched by letter.

Members of the Equitable Building Society of New Plymouth (Seconu Group), are notified that subscriptions will be due and payable to-day, September 17, at the Secretary's Office, Currie Street, from 9 a.m. till" 12.30 p.m., from 1 p.m. till 5 p.m., and from 7 p.m. till 8 p.m.—Advt.