LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 15 November 1917, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

On Monday the Napier insurance companies paid out over £75,000 in connection with losses sustained at the recent fir,e at Dannevirke.

The Kawaroa Park Society acknowledges with thanks the following donations: Dr. Walker £1 Is, West End lady £l. Mr. Robt. Bennock, hon. secretary of the East end Bathing Reserve, acknowledges with thanks the following donations: A. Shuttleworth £1 Is, E. F. Blundell £1 Is, L. A. Nolan £1 Is. \ Mr. Justice Stringer, on the application of Mr. Hughes, has granted letters of administration of the estate of the late Alfred Richard Lennon, of New Plymouth, to his widow, Mrs. Miriam Eliza Lennon.

Yesterday afternoon a collision occurred in Devon street between a horße and cart and n motor car driven by a Maori, but no damage was done further than the breaking of the car's wind screen.

The sub-committee set up to select prizes for the essay competitions inaugurated by the New Plymouth branch of the S.P.C.A., among the Bands of Mercy, wisely decided not to consider the question of a little extra cost, with the result that each of the fourteen prizes is a volume that will be treasured for itself a 9 well as for the sentiment attaclud ijo it, A Palmerston gardener, who has 5000 Btrawberry plants under cultivation, stated (says the Manawatu Standard) that up to* the present he has only been able to obtain a few boxes of fruit, owing to the ravages of slugs and the continued wet weather. The crop is an abnormally heavy one, but as soon as, the fruit begins to mature armies of slugs attack it during the night and eat the hearts out of the large berries. At the Kawaroa euchre party, on Tuesday evening, the first prize for ladies, a handsome butter dish, donated by Mr. Greiner, was won by Mrs. Woodham, with 13i games. Mrs. Martin and Mrs. J. Lobb tied for second place with 13 games, Mrs Martin winning the playoff and securing the 251b bag of flour. 'Mr. Julian secured most games for the men, winning i-ton of coal, with 14J games; Mr. Gay lard and Mr. Woodham tied for second with 13 games, the latter winning the play-off and securing tho 251b bag of flour.

At last night's meeting of the Lifesaving Society, the secretary, Mr P. A. Schwartz, reported that only two nominations had so far been received for the school competitions. He wished to remind school teachers and those interested in the competitions that nominations closed on December 20. All school teams will be examined at their own practising grounds, but the finals between the three leading teams would be decided in New Plymouth.

In order to prevent any unfairness and to give the men an idea of when they will be called up, the ballotted men of the second division will be medically examined in the order in which their names appear in the Gazette. Instructions have been given to group commanders that not more than forty ballotted men are to be called up per day for examination by a district medical board, so that there need be no congestion. Volunteers will be examined with the least possible delay on all occasions.

A new programme with more than the usual excellence to recommend it is Bhpwing at Everybody's to-night and to-mor-row. Sweet Peggy Hyland stars in a splendid Greater ' Vitagraph picture, "Babette," and William Farnum in the latest Fox feature, "Fires of Conscience." The name of either artist would alone be sufficient attraction toWlraw a full house.

We are in receipt from the "8.K." bookshop, New Plymouth, of u copy of "Three Elephant Power," a very interesting publication by A. P. Patcrson, of the "Man From Snowy River" fame. The book is set out in a number of short stories that are especially readable and full of information of Australian town and country life. Most of the stories are written in the lighter vein and introduce to the reader most vivid pictures of station life amongst stockmen and bushmen. The publication is well turned out and would be particularly acceptable as a gift to a friend in any part of the world. Every reader of good books should certainly secure a copy of "Three Elephant Power" from the "8.K."

The way in which the Second Division ballot is affecting employers was illustrated by a statement made at the Conciliation Council, that in one lirm four men were called, and u fifth, who was to have started on Monday, was aUu amongst the winners of a place. Apparently the good work that is being undertaken by the New Plymouth head centre of the Royal Life-saving Society in visiting schools and giving demonstrations and instructions in methods of release and resuscitation is not appreciated as it should be in some localities. At the conclusion of the demonstration at one school recently visited the headmaster thanked the instructors "for coming out to amuse the children." At that particular school, by the way, not one child could swim.

"I suppose this is not the first betting telegram that has been put in at your office?" asked Mr. T. M. Wilford of a lady clerk who gave evidence in the betting case at Wellington. "I suppose she is not permitted to divulge information about such things," interposed the Chief Justice. "I am not going to ask for names," replied counsel laughingly. "Your Honor need not be afraid of being given away." "But there may be other people in court who are," was His Honor's rejoinder.

As the' Junior Band was playing "Auld Lang Syne" at the railway station yesterday morning. Mr. Horiana Te Puni, who is on a visit to New Plymouth from Petone, showed his appreciation of the boys' work by quietly dropping a donation of £1 into the ring. Mr. Te Puni saw service in the Boer war, and was a member of the Maori contingent that went Home to participate in the Queen Victoria record reign proceedings. He is a son of the chief Henri Te Puni, a friend of Queen Victoria, by whom he was specially rewarded, and a grandson of the old chief Wharepori, bf Taranaki.

There was a large attendance of tho public at the Hawera railway station yesterday morning, to wish God-speed to the supplementary draft of the 35th reinforcements. The draft was only small in numbers, the majority of the recruits having obtained leave until after the Christmas vacation. The Mayor (Mr. E. Dixon) briefly addressed the recruits and said that although it was not a large draft the public were just as hearty and enthusiastic in their sendoff and> good wishes. Cheers were given for the men as the train moved away.

It is not often that the American moving picture critics acknowledge supremacy in a film made outside the United States, but they are unanimous as to the outstanding merits of "The Manxman." The spectacular scenes, the acting, tho extraordinary "vision" photography, all are acclaimed by them as "the best ever done in any part of the j picture producing world." "The Manxman" will he screened for a three-night season at the Empire commencing next Monday. The prices of admission will be Is tkl and Is, plus amusement tax. Seats can be reserved at Collier's without extra charge. Before the First Wellington Military Service Board at Palmerston North last week, Daniel Hannan, farmer, Levin, appealed on the grounds of undue hardship. Appellant stated that he was 32 years of age and single. Ho had several small farms, making about 3000 acres altogether, which carried 3800 sheep. He had two men on the farm. Of his four brothers, three were on active service and the remaining one in camp. Appellant said he appealed because he was the last man on the farm. The board reserved'its decision sine die, with suspension from military duties in the meantime. The chairman (Mr. D. G. A. Cooper) congratulated appellant on the fino record of his family. According to returns obtained by the Government Statistician, the wheat position promises to be very satisfactory in New Zealand next season. The returns show that the area under wheat is 2!)3,000 acres, which is 55,000 more than the area under crop last year. The harvest last year was disappointing, but this year the prospects for a good harvest arc exceptionally promising. Imports from the wheat districts are that they have never been better. The average crop for the Dominion is 28J bushels per acre, but as, the crop this year promises to be better than average, it is reasonable to calculate on a 30-bushel crop. This will mean a yield of about eight and a half million bushels, and the total requirements of the Dominion, allowing for seed wheat and seconds, is about eight million bushels. If there should be a carry-over of half a million bushels it will be ex-j ceedingly satisfactory. Messrs Sole Bros.' beautiful grounds, "Aotea," are just now in splendid order. Many new fern glades have been planted out, and other improvements effected. Horseshoe and Prince of Wales Feather ferns make an especially fine showing. A few tree and ground orchids have bloomed, and various flowers in unsuspected corners brighten Up the green of the native bush. Some additions were made yesterday to the collection of curios in the whare, chiefly Maori stone implements. Sunday's band concert should attract a very large crowd, and arrangements have been made for a bus service from Hookham's corner, commencing at 1.30 p.m. A very attractive programme of music has been arranged, and those who attend cannot fail to enjoy the afternoon in such beautiful surroundings. Messrs Sole Broß. wish to remind the public that dogs are not allowed in the reserve.

I The public are requested to note the following prices on these standard lines at the Melbourne, Ltd.: Advance navy drill shirts, boys' and youths' sizes, 3s lid; men's 5s Cd; men's famous B.S.S. drill shirts, striped or plain navy, 5s lid; Horroekses tennis shirts, toys' 2s lid,"men's 4s Od; Horroekses' mercerised repp, tennis shirts, boys' 3s lid, men's 5s lid; Horroekses' Ideal fabric pyjamas, men's size, Ds 6d. "The Soul of a Magdalen," the latest Metro wonderplay featuring the beautiful Olga Petrova gives this wonderful artist a rare opportunity of displaying those charms which has made her one of the most popular attractions of the screen. "The Soul of a Magdalen" will lie screened at the Empire to-night and two following nights with the sixth epi-

sode of 'The Secret of the Submarine" and tlie fourth of the "Rex Beach Travel Series." The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile

draw attention to their Tarata sale tomorrow, at 1 p.m. They have a very large yarding of cattle. Full particulars can be seen on page 8 of this issue.

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 the common eucalyptus and does not depress or irritate like the latter.

One of the simplest and most effectual of household remedies for stomach troubles in young children is Saarland's Magnesia.