LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 13 October 1917, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Since the military age limit was reduced to lfl years, the registrar of births, deaths and marriages in Wellington has been issuing on an average four or flvo birth. certificates daily to youths who require them as proof of age when they enlist.

re9U 'f> of the publication in the Lyttelton Times of the case of a woman receiving only 7s 6d from the Charitable Aid Board for rations on which to keep a. family of sis, "A Christchurch Workman" has written to the Mayor enclosing £5 8s 9d, being the amount of his annual bonus. At the conclusion of the Taranaki ironBand company meeting on Thursday, the question of an honorarium was brought up. Mr. W. J. Penn answered that he was sure he spoke for all the directors when he said that for'the present they were quite content with a vote of thanks, and the matter of an honorarium could well be left over till the industry was an ensured paying concern.

At the usual weekly euchre party and dance in the East End pavilion on lhursday, the winners were: Ladies', Mrs. J. Harvey I, Miss Martin 2; men, Mr. V. Johnston 1, Mr. Laurent 2. On behalf of the East End Committee, Mr. w. A. Collis presented Private W. J. Davies with a shaving outfit as a token of the esteem in which he was held by the committee. The' dance music was supplied by Miss George.

At a meeting of the JTew Plymouth Trustees yesterday, Mr. T. iurlong, junr., presiding, and Messrs F. J. Hill and E. Whittle, being also present, f considerable amount of business was tiansacted. Fourteen inquiries relating to financial assistance to reservists were dealt with. The trustees desire it to be known that forms of application for financial assistance can be obtained from the secretary (Mr. .P. J. Hill), who will also be pleased to give applicants kny information in his power.

ro^ramme Wfts introduced at the Empire last night including the Fox feature drama 'Jealousy," starring Valeska Suratt, a two-reel i'ox comedy, "His Bomb Policy" (a veritable scream) and the first link in a fascinating chain of adventures in the Mutual series, "The Secret of the Submarine." This programme will bo repeated at the matinee thi s afternoon and for the last time tonight.

In connection with Commander CrossWell s statement regarding the reception at various Australian wireless stations of messages s ent out by Nauen and other places in Germany, it is stated that similar messages are received nightly at several of tlie New Zealand radio stations, especially Awanui, which is probably the best equipped in the Dominion. The distance from Nauen to Awanui i s about 12,C01> miles, which, if it docs not constitute an absolute record, is very near it. riie secret of these remarkable results, which in less troublous times would excite world-wide interest, lies in the De Forest ultra-audion receiver—one of the most remarkable and simple pieces of apparatus invented since Marconi's first experiments. Dr. De Forest is an American, who lives at New York. His "ultraaudion" has the power not only of receiving the far-flung waves, but can also be used as a Wireless transmitter for the voice—a field as yet practically unexplored. WISHES WON'T FILL A SACK. I'o wis.'i that you had done something tos save your child suffering from I'Aa'ljLL I'AIiALV.SIS is of no avail, ; hut you may prevent it in others by , the simple use of DINGO KUCAIA'I'- ' VUS. Recommended as the strongest nritinepiie, four times stronger than iffir'ooiic, Ob'nlnnble from ali chemists I mill smrnl-iejuur. »

The Masterton correspondent of tlie Wellington Post slates (lint it lias been discovered that tlio plant known as "poison ivy," which produces a liad form of nit in disease, is growing luxuriantly in Masterton.

"Punch" reports that some consternation has been caused um'ong foodprofiteers ill this country liy a recent dictum of Mr. Schwab, the American millionaire, to the effect that "Honesty is the best policy." Mr. Newton King yesterday handed a cheque for £l3 10s 6d to the New Plymouth Patriotic Committee, the net amount realised by the sale of the Jersey /bull donated to the Pierrots' £IOOO day by Mr. H.| Street.

The rainfall in Auckland during the present year to date constitutes a record for the mist 03 years, although only nine months and eight days have yet elapsed. The total fall since. January 1 last is oft 7.12 in. The total fall for the completed year 1910 was sft 7.10 in, which,was at that time a record for any completed 12 months in the previous 02 years. During the sermon in one of the Wellington churches on Sunday evening, says the 'Post, the minister asked the question: "When are we going to win the war?" A member of the congregation created a m'ild sensation by quickly replying "Never!" It is understood that the interjector was a foreigner, and the matter has been placed in the hands of the police. The following finding of the District Court-Martial, held at Featherson Military Camp on September 27 and 28, is published in camp orders-"No 30,503 Private Henry Harsant Thompson, Featherson Details, found guilty of "in making a complaint, where he thought himself wronged, knowingly making a false statement affecting the character of an officer," sentenced to undergo detention for one hundred and twelve days. Replying to a request in the House ■of Representatives by Mr. Okey, m'ember for Taranaki, as to whether, in order to encourage the poultry industry, the Minister for Agriculture will consider the advisability of stopping the importation of Asiatic egg-pulp into the Dominion, the Minister stated on Wednesday that the Government fully recognised the importance of this matter to poultry-keepers and has referred the whole question to the Board of Trade for investigation. On receipt of the Board's report the interests of the poultry industry will be given every consideration.

Sir Oliver Lodge, speaking at Hampstead recently, said that in tile problems of reconstruction which would arise out of the war, he believed that great and powerful assistance would be given to earnest workers by spirit helpers, eager and powerful to aid. He believed in the continuity of life after death, and many great men had lived on earth whose advice would be of infinite value at the present time. It was conceivable to suggest that the Highest Intellect which ever existed oh this earth was uninterested in our doings, and though it would be strange if the war brought about a revival of faith in His teachings, it was far from impossible. It was his firm belief that science would shortly prove the definite survival of liuman life after death and the existence of a larger world which swayed our thoughts and actions.

The alleged wrongful arrest of a 'child at Kawakawa in April of last year was discussed in the House of Representatives on Wednesday. The Minister for Justice, -who had been questioned on the subject, said that the local constable "was not guilty of exceeding his duty in the action he took in the matter." The child " was not arrested nor publicly chargf* with theft by the police." Mr. V. H. Reed (Ray of Islands) said the fact was that the little girl had been suspected of theft by a policeman, who had stopped her in the street taken her to the police station, and frightened her into confessing guilt by threatening to lock her up. Then he took her to school and told the teacher she was the thief. The parents were ignorant of these hap. penings, but through the intervention of a local clergyman the real thief was discovered and the frightened child released. Mr. Reed added that the girl's parents were entitled to a full admission of the constable's blunder. Several other members expressed indignation at the affair.

■ A guessing competition will be run in connection with the West End School Patriotic Day at Kawaroa Park, and the doll and cot arc now on view at Mr. 'Petty's, Devon Street. Guesses as to the doll's name may be made at Mr. Petty's shop or at the school..

• The Mart was open to receive giftt of eakes, produce, and flowers last night, and supplies came in readily. To-day the Mart will be under the management Of the Eed Cross Committee, and the flower stall in charge of the Mayoress. -Produce, seedlings, home-made cakes, •bread, sweets and jams will be and a good day is expected. To-morrow, at 3.45 p.m., the Citizen's Band will give a concert at Pukekura Park, in aid of the Red Cross Day. An especially fine programme has been arranged, and most of the items will he new to New Plymouth. The following selections will be included in the programme, all of which will be played by the band for the first time in public:— "0, Dry Those Tears" (Teresa del Riego), trombone solo by Musician A. lfandlcy; grand overture, "Les Trompettes do la Couronne" (Ord HumeJ; "Romance Japonaise" (Maurice Telma); "Elarliiiton" (Stewart); patriotic selection. "The Empire" (Bulcli); hymns, "Grant Us Thy Peace" and "For Absent Friends" (arranged by Bandmaster McLeod). The N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency draw attention to their Stratford sale on Tuesday, 10th inst. Full particulars on page 8 of this issue. "When the Boys Come Home" will be the subject of the Rev. W. A. Sinclair's service at Whiteley Church, on Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Macdonafd will sing a duet—"When I Survey the Wondrous Cross"—to a new and beautiful setting. 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 tlx: common eucalyptus and does not depress or irritate like the latter.

EXPERT OPINION. As experts we unhesitatingly state that ARCADIA is the highest grade value tea on the market. If you experience any difficulty in getting it — write Oilmore and Co., P.O. Box 3(13 Auckland mentioning your grocer's name. Wood's Great Peppermint Cure. I/O 2/0 .'for Chronic Chest- Cqrmilaint*

At I,ho Mitgistrate's Court. Wellington, yesterday, Hit! George Nash Milk Distributing Company was fined £lO for felling millc deficient in butterfafc.—Press Association.

11l the Public Works Estimates is the item of the new Parliamentary Buildings and alteration to grounds. The sum of £50,000 was voted last year, and £22,883 expended. For the coming year the estimated amount required to he voted is £50,000..and the liability till March 31, 1917, £111,201. At a special meeting "held yesterday of the Taranaki Women's Christian Temperance Union a resolution strongly protesting against, the compulsory examination and detention provision in the Social Hygiene Bill was passed and forwarded to the Hon. 0. W. Russell, Minister of Public Health.

At the Inglewood Court yesterday, judgment was given for the amounts claimed in the following cases: (Public Trustee v. A. Weight, £!) Pis 6d, costs 30s Gd; H. A. Williams v. J. Scott, £23, costs £2 15s: Rutherford v. Hines, £5 Ss 4d, costs £:?. Is. For driving a motor car without, a light at night, J. Officer was fined 5s and 7s costs. August Schreider and W. Langnian were each fined 20s and costs for breaches of the anti-shouting law. J. Taylor, a military cadet,, was granted exemption from parade.

In "The Price 'She Paid." screened for •the first time at Everybody's last night. Clara Kimball Young is seen In a role that will delight her followers. She plays a society girl who marries for millions and learns to repent at leisure. ■This role in the story affords Miss Youn* 1 an opportunity to wear a wonderful assortment of gowns and other feminine trappings of the latest mode and the luxurious settings range from Fifth Avenue to Palm Beach. "The Price Siio Paid" will be shown at the matinee this afternoon and for the last time to-night. "On Monday night the' big eight-reel super-film, "The Whip," will commence a local season of three nights. The main talk on Thursday in the lobbies of the House was about the exciting happenings of the night before (says the Times). Rumors were rife about the encounter in the lobby, and accounts more or less exaggerated were in circulation. Both members who engaged in the stand-up fight appeared in the House in the afternoon, looking none the worse for their tussle of the previous evening. One of the members concerned appeared rather elated over the inference placed on the non-appearance the previous evening after the fight of his opponent - at-arms. The inference to be drawn was unfounded, as the belligerent member concerned did not show a mark following on his encounter. The rumor that the member for Nelson and the member for Dunedin South were to have a 21round fight on the lawn in front of the House last night proved to be unfounded.

Mothers and guardians need not go beyond the Melbourne for their boys' suit. Splendid new stock of Colonial all-wool tweed suits have just opened out from the following mills: Petone, Kaiapoi and Roslyn. Prices arc very reasonable ranging from 24s fid up to 3.1s fid for the bigger hoys. All "sports" styles.