LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 1 November 1917, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

i 65^a ' e late Mr. Sydnev Johnston, of Orouawharo, Takapau, has been sworn at under £300,000. Mr. Mackay, solicitor, Mayor of Wanganui, was last week fined £1 by Mr G. T. Hewitt, S.M., for contempt of Court for disobeying the latter's orders to sit down. The recent heavy rains have by no means been confined to Tarana'ki. Shipping reports show that coastal vessels pave been held up during the last few days at Onehunga, Wanganui, Wellington, and Tarakohe. It was mentioned in the House on Saturday that one of "the hotel-keepers in the South Island affected adversely by the change of boundaries is an old lady of 80 years, who has kept a hotel since the pioneering days, with never a black mark against her.

The net customs returns for the port of New Plymouth for the month of October were: £3767 Os lOd, beer duties £172 d9s. The figures for October last year were: Customs'duties £4204 10s Id, beer duties £l2O 3s fid.

The collection taken up at Tuesday's meeting at Whiteley Hall in connection with the Baby Week appeal brought in the sum of £7 2s, which will be handed to the Plunket Society. The Whiteley Church has also made a donation of £3 2s to the funds.

The revenue collected at the New Plymouth railway station (including the breakwater) during the last financial year was £50,840, as compared with £48,207 in the previous year. At Wanganui the corresponding figures were £75,815 and £69,537. At a meeting of the Citizens' Band Committee on Monday night the secretary was instructed to send a letter of thanks to Mr. T. 'Hughes, of Waitara, for his kindness to the members, on the occasion of the visit of the band to Waitara on October 22,

Among the proposals submitted by the bandmaster for the Citizens' Band carnival, to be held at Pukekura Park on December 27, in aid of the building fund for the bandroom, are decorative competitions, fancy dress dancing competitions for both adults and children, and singing parties on the lake at night.

In connection with the Plunket Nurse movement at Eltham a. committee has been formed to arrange for the provision of a car for the use of the nurse. Such an arrangement, if successful, will be of great benefit to the nurse, for the Eltham district is very large and urgent cases could then be attended to with the least possible delay. At the Turakina S.M. Court, E. C. Gaisford was convicted and discharged for omitting to supply goats with sufficient food. The goats were bought at [the saleyards and allowed to remain there for a couple of days without sufficient food. A Maori boy was sent to remove the goats after they were purchased, but on account of the fighting attitude of the animals the boy decamped, leaving the goats behind. An interesting clipping from the London 'Daily Telegraph of August 23, which was brought into the News office last night, showed that Germany had extended her "strafing." It was a reproduction of a 20 franc note, one of the many denominations of paper money Germany has been forced to put into circulation to meet her financial difficulties. On each side was printed in heavy lettering: "Gott Strafe England itnd Ainerika." Nance O'Neil will be starred at the; Empire theatre to-night in "The Flames of Jo'hannis," a deeply interesting play that opens up new ground in film drama. Great care has been exercised to secure a fine cast, the types all being excellent, the spirit of Sherman's iplay being cleverly retained. '''The Fiies of St. John," a pagan relic that lias slipped into the Christian calendar, is an annual event of importance in many continental cities. It was believed by the peasants that one who is kissed for the first time on St. John's Eve will always remain faithful and loving, in spite of all opposition, to the end. The ti'asredy of St. John's Eve for the "Calamity Children" is delicately handled by the producer. Indeed, the whole picture is so perfectly produced that there is no jarring note anywhere. Owing to heavy bookings elsewhere it is only possible to screen this attraction for one night in New Plvmouth.

Mr. A. De Bavay, the eminent analytical chemist of Melbourne, testified at the Supreme Court of Victoria that SANDER'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT compares with other eucalyptus products like well-refined and matured brandy compares with raw spirit. By insisting on the GENUINE SANDER EXTRACT you will get t> advantage of quality and will be safe from hannSANDER'S EXTRACT.

Flatulency and acjdity of the stomach in young children is corrected by Shari&sd'i Macmesia.

As there was not a sufficient attendance at the Masonic Hall last night U constitute a quorum, the annual meet ing of the Taranaki Jimployers' Asso eiation was adjourned till Xovemjwr J A Press Association wire from Wellington states that the Education Board lias decided to urge the City Council i () amend the by-huvs in the direction o» moderating the speed of motor tars and Inotor-cycles on account of the danger to children of fast driving. Following last year's practice the Citizen's Band will "ive a concert in Pukekura iPark on December 2 instead of serenading residents on Christmas morning. The junior hand has been considerably strengthened "by the 'introduction of a couple of clarionet players, and the bandmaster (Mr. F. W. G. McLeod) has oroeured five more instruments. The band is making good progress in every way.

Some individual. ' evidently without thought of the trouble and inconvenience to which he would put members of the Fire Brigade, gave a false alarm from Box 14, at Deacon's corner, on the South road, at about 10.20 last night. The brigade was on the spot in a remarkably short time. Superintendent Bellringer stressed the fact that the giving of false alarms is a particularly mean action, and liable to a heavy penalty. The system has been installed to provide greater safety for the public, property, and to take advantage of the voluntary services of the brigade, as was done last night, is most reprehensible. An Australian newspaper proprietor bad just bought a car and sought a license. A constable went for the trial run with him. Everything went well. "How fast did you say she could go?" inquired the constable. "They told me up to <SO miles an hour," affably responded the proprietor as they sped smoothly and cautiously through Centennial Park. Rubber-necking in all directions, the constable whispered hoarsely: "Let her go, sir; see if Bhe can. There is nobody about!" Amateur fishermen at the Napier breakwater last week bad a most unusual visitor in the shape of a large turtle, in fact it was stated that ona of these 'had n)ot been known to visit Xapier before. The turtle made its appearance about ten yards off the inner eide of the end of the breakwater, swimming in a shoal of lierrings (says the Telegraph). In size it was about as big as a man's body, and until its legs and head became visible it was thought to be a piece of seaweed, which it resembled in color. It swam and splashed about for a minute or so on the top of the water before disappearing.

There is at least one New Zealander in the British armored-cm- .""jsion under Commander Locker-Lampson, which, according to a recent cable, has earned the special thanks of the Russian Government. This is Lieut. Sam Hiinna, the well-known Auckland solicitor. Lieut. Hanna, who was previously the recipient of the Order of St. Anne from tlio Czar ! of Russia, has now been awarded the Distinguished Service Cross by the Imperial authorities. Lieut. Hanna has been nearly three years on active, service. The fresli in the stream running from the Recreation Grounds caused by yesterday morning's heavy downpour proved too much for the old wooden culvert under Carrington road at the point where the stream joins the Huatoki. The (roof of the culvert, which has done service for nearly thirty years, gave way under the/ footpath, which was quickly undermined, leaving a gaping 'hole some "ten feet across. A new concrete culvert was laid down many weeks ago a few yards further up the road to take the waters of the same stream, but its non-completion will necessitate the expense of repairing the old culvert.

Two popular film stars, two popular producers, and two popular big dramatic features combine to make the new programme at Everybody's to-night one of the be9t offerings for some considerable time. Sweet little Mary Miles Minter stars in the Mutual drama, "The Gentle Intruder," a play of surpassing sweetness in which this favorite young artist excells. Virginia Pearson is featured in a William Fox production of an entirely : Afferent character, entitled "Daredevil Ivate," a unique and tempestuous love itory set amidst the surroundings of "Devil's Gap," a typical mining camp of the west. It is a play that bubbles over with vigorous life and action.

A pressman who cruised over Auckland a few days in a hydroplane says that, while flying is a most exhilarating and exciting experience, there a are some drawbacks to this form of sport in the vicinity of the city and harbor. It appears that, owing to the configuration of the narrow isthmus, and to the presence of great bodies of water at different temperatures, there are innumerable divergent air currents, and, what is worse, many air pockets. He says the sensation of dropping suddenly in one of these invisible cavities given a feeling never to be forgotten. Still, he is enthusiastic over the joys of flying, and looks forward to the day when lie can have a machine of his own.

According to a London correspondent, another interesting chapter is about to be added to one of the romances of the commercial world. Messrs Henrv Beecham, Jas. White, and others are offering the ordinary shareholders in the Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd., £4,000,000 for the £1,000,000 ordinary share capital, or a premium of £3 per share. The Dunlop Rubber Company was formed twenty years ago. and is now worked in conjunction with the Parent Tyre Co., Ltd., which holds 712,468 of the Dunlop ordinary shares. The ordinary shareholders in the Dunlop have received daring the past 13 years roughly 800 per cent, in dividends. In other words their capital has been returned eight times over, and the £1 shares are now worth apparently £4 per share. An investment of £IOO thirteen -years ago Would show a return of £I2OO. The company is managed by Mr. Arthur du Cros, M.P,

! Working men will find it to their advantage to purchase their requirements at the Melbourne, Ltd. For instance: Strong grey denims, 5s 6d; dark striped cotton tweed trousers, 6s lid; odd vests, 5s lid; odd coats, lis Gd and 14s 6d; saddle trousers, 10s Gd; Island liats with straps, Is 9d; mens socks. Is, Is 3d, Is Gd; ''Advance" navy drill shirts, 5s Gd: famous "S.S.S." drill shirts, 5s lid; •police braces, Is Dd.

WISHES WON'T PILL A SACK. To wish that you had done something tos save your child suffering from INFANTILE PARALYSIS' is of no avail, but you may prevent it in others bv the simple use of DINGO EUCALYPTUS. Recommended as the strongest antiseptic, ftjitr times stronger than carbolic. Obtainable from all chemists and storekeepers. 4

The harmful microbes which gather round the teeth may be destroyed and a dean sweet fragrance imparted to the mouth by using "OZO" TOOTH POWDER. Bd tins everywhere.

f 'The Prime Minister lias invitee] memhers to give liim any instances of oxi,u.,r"fciou —here is one," remarked lir. •' ""('oiiiUs (Uibuur .MJf\ for J.yHelton), :>» !i moliminary to rcadlii'i a telegram iruui a number ui' Ly Helton lishcrmeu «tier ...oninu'reia.l workers protesting ajaunst the exorbitant price of distillate, and stating that if the present prices continued they would be unable to continue their work. That, stated Mr. McComhs* wou>J liave a serious effect upon the price of fish in Christchurah. The Prime Minister replied that 3m' would be glad to have the matter looked into. The Board of Trade had been a fortnight in 'the South Island, and had just returned to Wellington. If anything in the way nf profiteering were prevalent it would be stopped., for there was no reason why fxhorbitant prices' should be charged for minerals oils. During a visit to Devon recently the High Commissioner was invited to speak at Salcombe, and he took the opportunity of making a few plain remarks on the scandal of liondon streets and the temptations they place before the young ■ New Zealander." He cited the extraordinary number of public houses in such popular thoroughfares as the Strand and the by-streets of tljese more public highways. The stand-up dririkina places hp stigmatised as simply drinking denn. The men who have to use them must drink; they are not invited to sit down and loiter over the glass of beer. The system is the worse possible. It positively invites over-indulgence in liquor. The abuses are plain to the blindest passing the public streets of London. yet the authorities take 110 action. It is not fair to the men of the Dominions, especially of those in which drinking facilities are not extensve. The Maori claim to ownership of the lakes of New Zealand has often been raised but never definitely settled. When the late R. J, Seddon was Native Minister the Rotorua Maoris once waited upon him and petitioned to be allowed to charge toll for tourists crossing the lakes. Mr. Seddon's reply was a typical one. He reminded the Maoris that when he asked them to allow their land to be taxed to raise money for roading it, they replied that God had made all the roads they needed in the lakes and rivers. "If that is your view," added Mr. Seddon, "what right have you to charge toll for roads made by God?" Now the general question of ownership of the lakes is to be decided by a full Bench of the Judges of the Native Land Court at Wellington next January. On Monday the sad news was received of the death of Leonard P. Cave, killed in action in France (says the Wanganui Chronicle). "L.P." was known far and wide, and was respected and loved by all who were privileged to know him. On the cricket field his reputation was widespread, and he was probably the finest cricketer who has ever represented Wanganui. No other player in Wanganui could claim such consistent performances with bat and ball. The chief characteristic of the deceased soldier was the clean and manly way in which •he invariably played the game. He was a lover of fair play and square dealing, and hated all bitterness and bad sport. As he was in athletics, so he was in private and business life, and consequently he endeared himself to all who came in contact with him.

"No man,," says Enrico Caruso, the world-famed tenor, "is so well known as he thinks he is. While motoring in New York State the automobile broke down, and I sought refuge in a farmhouse while the car was being repaired. I became friendly with the farmer, who asked me my name, and I told him it was Caruso. The farmer leaped to his feet and seized me by the hand. "Little did I think I would see a man like you in this here humble kitchen, sir!" he exclaimed. 'Caruso—the great traveller, Robinson Caruso!'"

The shortage of shipping at Greymouth is having a most depressing influence on the timber industry. One mill has 1.000,000 ft on the skids awaiting shipment, two or three have already closed down and there is a likelihood of others following suit, as there appears no immediate prospects of relief of the stagnation.

Your attention is directed to R. Hannah and Co.'s advertisement re cut prices and special values. "Kissing Kitty" is a delightful experience indulged in by bowlers (young and old) whenever possible, who are offered on page four of this issue a splendid ranga of bowling "togs" in which this popular game may be played in comfort and enjoyment.