LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 31 October 1917, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A sitting of the council of conciliation, presided over by Mr. T. Harle Giles, com,missioner, will take place at New (Plymouth on Monday next at 10.30 a.m., to consider a dispute between the Taranaki Tailoring Trade Union of Workers and Mie Taranaki Master Tailors' Union of Employers. The applicant union is claiming an increase in wages and a decrease in working hours. Some people have extraordinary ideas. The other day a man in North Taranaki was sued on a judgment summons for a sum under £3 and ordered to pay the amount involved or undergo a few days fa the stone building at the rear of Marsland hill. He chose the latter. A tew days later he and his family hired a motor car for a long trip that cost not less than £l6.

We are in receipt of a copy of the New Zealand Illustrated," the Christmas number of "The Weeklv Press." Respite the heavy increase in cost of paper, etc., this year's number maintains the high standard previously set and gives the outside world a "good Adea of the natural beauties and resources of the Dominion. To adequately describe the beautiful views and pictures would take up a good deal of space. Suffice it to say that for sending abroad a better souvenir of New Zealand could not be obtained. The illustrations throughout are decorated with the, refined taste that has marked former issues, and "New Zealand Illustrated" of 1917 is v quite qualified to range alongside any that have gone before, whether viewed as an artistic Deduction, or an advertisement of the glorious life and scenery of -New Zealand.

A letter ha%been received by a resident of the Manaia district from Sergt. Wm. Hogg, who before his enlistment was stock buyer for the Waitara Freezing Co. He says:—You ask me for my opinion on .the war. Well, it is rather a ticklish question. Your papers give the usual glowing description of the game to please the home side. You in New Zealand have an absolutely erroneous idea as to how the war is being fought and carried out. That we will win in the end there is absolutely no doubt, but when, I should not like to prophesy at all. The Hun is not the fool or coward we would like him to be. Although he may not as a rule be such a good, close fighter as the British still there is very little hand to hand fighting. Most of the destruction and casualties are caused by artillery and machine, gun fire. -i party of men may be marching along the road miles behind the lines and a shell might land and catch the i lot of them. You are up against a [ t sort of invisible foe. Of course you must remember that we give them a good deal more than they give us. We are winning, but not the run-away, one-sided game as depicted by the N.'Z. papers. I cannot say much on account of censorship but my opinion is that it is going to be a case of exhaustion, and the side that can last the longest will win. But with the United States on our side we are right. For ladies' hose the Melbourne Ltd., stands prominent. Read these extraordinary values. Fine lisle thread hose, dye guaranteed, 1/11 pair; fine plain cashmere all-wool hose 2/3 pair; ribbed cashmere hose 2/11 pair; very superior plain cashmere hose 3/0 pair; famous "Hanson" lisle thread hose, with cashmere feet and tops, 2/11 pair; lovely silk anMe hose in black "and white, 2/11 pair. DRINK HABIT CURED.

"Kindly post m<f two more packets of 'Drinko.' I can see a change already." So writes a Napier mother. We have hundreds of similar testimonials. Write for free booklet in sealed envelope, describing this wonderful secret drink cure. State if Mr., Mrs., or Miss. Address Lady Manager, Drinko Proprietary, 212J Lambton Chambers, Wellington.

The Wellington District Medical Board continued its examination of recruits yesterday, when about (ia men were dealt with. The percentage of men passed for camp, including (hose for the CI camp, was again very high—well over 50 per cent.

For the seat on the Opmiakc Town Hoard rendered vacant by the death of Mr. W. C. Dudley, there are four candidates—Messrs. W. L. I<\ Chambers, M. Deegan, H. Norfolk and G. W. Kogers.

A number of Taranaki dairy factory representatives went to Wellington yesterday, to meet the authorities in connection with the Imperial Government's offer for the purchase of the coming season's output. In the Wellington Magistrate's Court yesterday a boy of 9 years was remanded on a series of charges of breaking, entering and theft at various business premises in Petone. It was also alleged that lie endeavored to set fire to one establishment.

At the meeting at Whiteley Hall last night, in connection with the Baby Week appeal, the Mayor read a letter from the secretary of the Martonhranch of the Phmket Society, in which the writer said: "You ought to be pro\id to be able to claim Dr. Truby King as a native of your town."

The post and telegraph revenue in the New 'Plymouth postal district during the September quarter was £18,438. The savings bank deposits during the same period totalled £198,721, and the withdrawals £249,999. The savings bank's figures were very slightly less than those for the Wanganni district, but in excess of Invercargill. "I believe there are 50 eases of subdivision for every case of aggregation," said the Prime Minister (Right Hon. W. R Massey) recently. He drew attention to the statement of Mr. Wilkinson (Egmont) that there was no aggre-. gation in Taranaki, where all the land was closely settled.

At a special meeting of the New Plymouth Borough Council on Monday evening resolutions were passed, as a special order, altering the name of Victoria road to Carrington road., so that the latter now runs continuous from Courtenay street to the borough boundary; that the old Carrington road, from its intersection with Gilbert street to Holdsworthy road, be altered to Victoria road; and that Wilson street and Paynter's lane be named iPaynter's lane right through.

A conference of dairy factory directors held in Hawera on Saturday was largely attended. Proceedings were not open to the press, but it was understood that the object, of the conference was to cousider the Government's offer to purchase the coming season's output of cheese. The price of 9%d was acceptable, but there was a general desire to'have the same conditions as to advances to be made as were given last season,, viz.. SO per cent, against the value of the cheese stored, in place of 6 per cent, on the capital value represented in the stores, as sug- | gested in the present offer. Ultimately a committee consisting of Messrs J. S. Connett, J. Marx, H. D. Forsyth, T. A. Winks and J. B. Murdoch, was appoint, ed to interview the Government, and they proceed to Wellington to-day. The splendid programme that has been screened at the Empire Theatre the past two nights starring Anita Stewart in the Blue-ribbon feature, "Clover's Kebellion," and Charlie Chaplin in "The Sink" will be finally screened to-night. To-morrow there will be a special big attraction for one night only when the great emotional actress, Nance O'Neil, will be featured in a big six-reel feature "The Flames of Job.ann.is" a motion picture masterpiece from the famous story by Sundermann. Owing to bookings this great feature attraction can only be retained for Thursday night. ■*Jt is not given to everyone to reach the age of 70; neither can every septuagenarian give away £70.000 £IOOO for every year that he lived. Yet that great pleasure was recently the lot of Mr. Joseph Hoult, a Liverpool shipowner, who in 1915, it will be recalled, offered four sums of £SOO each to the first four merchantmen who sank a German submarine. Mr. Hoult's gift of £70,000 is being distributed mainly among Lanchashire institutions and churches, the biggest sum going to the establishment of a fund for the benefit of marine engineers and firemen. The sum of £30,000 is to be set aside on this account, and the whole of the interest accuring therefrom is to be spent by a committee composed of Liverpool gentlemen. There is to be no accurnu- | lation of funds, a provision expressly stipulated by Mr. Hoult. The concert given some time ago at Okato, under the auspices of the Okato Legion of Frontiersmen, proved such a J musical success residents, not only of Okato, but of the surrounding district for many miles, are looking forward to another exceptional treat at the , concert which the same organisation has I arranged for to-morrow (Thursday) night. Nor will they be disappointed, for the programme is under the direction of Mr. Arnold O. Sturroek, who will also be the accompanist, besides playing several selections on the piano, of which he undoubtedly is a master, and it will be of such a character as it is seldom the privilege of those living outside the big centres to-hear. All the items, which include vocal and instrumental solos, duets and monologues, have been carefully selected to suit the performers, who comprise some of the best singers in Taranaki, many already favorites with coastal audiences, whilst others are new, but will quickly become favorites. They include Miss Cocker and Mrs. Wilkes (New Plymouth), Miss Laing (Inglewood), Miss Sangster (Stratford) and Messrs Webber, Dunstan, Day. Whelan, Sturroek and Goldsworthy. The proceeds will be devoted to the Legion of Frontiersmen mutual aid fund.

The official opening for the season of the Fitzroy bowling and croquet green* will take place to-morrow (Thursday) afternoon, at 3 o'clock. Visitors are cordially invited to be present. MOTHERS, BATH YOUR BABY WITH .REXONA SOAP. Baby's chief charm lies" in this soft and lovely skin. To acquire that purity and delicacy of skin health, use Rexona Skin and Facial Soap. iv ashing —ith Rexona Soap first takes away all impurity and dirt, then softens the skin cells, and acts as a tonic upon the cuticle, so that the elasticity is strengthened, and tlin result gives the soft bloom of health that we see in early youth. Nothing so promotes and maintains the purity of the complexion, hands, and hair under all conditions as does Rexona Skin and Facial Soap. It excels in purity, delicacy, and fragrance, for it is medicated on the same principles as the famous Rexona Ointment. Price, 1/ti per Tablet. Obtainable everywhere.

A word to the wives is sufficient. Serve Hayward's MILITARY PIOKLE and tlie success of your dinner is assured. All stores.

An interested spectator at the Carterton Show last week, states an. exchange, was Mr. C. Howe, sen., who will shortly celebrate his 100 th birthday. The complete list of insurances In connection with the lire at, Duiiuevirkc has now been compiled. The aggregate amount to be paid by the insurance companies is £77,000. A visitor from the Bay of Plenty district informed the Te Aroha News that Indians are being employed in various industries in ever-increasing proportions. One flax mill was almost entirely run by coloured men, who get the award wage and conditions.

The Wairarapa Age says: It is understood that the prices to be offered Tjy the freezing companies for fat stock at the opening of the season this year will be somewhat lower than last year. The Wairarapa companies have not yet begun to operate. In the ease in which five young women were charged with being concerned in a home of ill-fame at Island Bav, which was often visited by soldiers, Mrs Gertrude McF.wan was sentenced to -<x months, and the other defendants (Thelma Collier, Vera Malcolm, Rene Manley, and Mary Morgan) convicted; and ordered to come up for sentence when called upon. Whales are reported to have frequented the waters near Rarotonga in greater numbers this year than formerly. Five have been killed and landed during the past two months. One exceeded in size any previously caught, being about 60ft long. It made a great fight for its life and for that of its calf. One boat was smashed completely and two others damaged. The harpooner was Tiadly cut by the blade of an oar which the whale struck from the hands of one of the rowers.

Daily News motor car services from Hawera to New Plymouth: Leaves Hooker's, Hawera, 7.30 a.m., P. 0., Eltham, S,O, P.O. Stratford 8.20, P.O. Inglewood, 9.0, Egmont Village or Egmont road, 9.15. Coach fares. Leave New Plymouth for Hawera each morning at 4.30 W. Bransgrove, proprietor.—Advt.