LOCAL AND GENERAL.
There has lately been a considerable reduction in the pressure of the town water supply (says the Elthnm Argus). It is believed thftt there must be a break somewhere in the mains, and investigations are afoot to discover where the leakage is.
The criminal business at the quarterly Session of the Supreme Court at New Plymouth was concluded yesterday. At 10 o'clock this morning Mr. Justice Edwards will announce his decision regarding the sentence to be imposed upon Mercia Naughton, who was found guilty of obtaining money by false pretences.' After that the court will proceed with civil business.
Messrs Koch (district engineer), Green (works foreman), Pirie (bridge inspector), and Gerftghty (inspector of permanent way) of the Railway Department, arc testing the bridgos on tho Kohuratahl section of the line, prior to taking over from) the Public Works Department. .
German soldiers along the Swiss frontier, who have been brought back from the Western front, say that it is a considerable time since the Kaiser showed himself freely on that front as he used 'to do in the earlier stages of the war. They give as a reason for this that there, is great danger of his getting a Ger"man bullet. They also say that the Crown Prince would be <tertainly !jin danger if he showed himself near the firing-line. As an indication of the spirit of these men, one Bavarian soldier remarked: "We'll give up AlsaceLorraine and throw in the Kaiser with it if they will have him."
A certain Mr. Hencken, a New York engineer (says a writer in the Daily News and Leader), is said to have offered to the British Government a machine for cutting tunnols. It can cut through earth and rock at the rate of 100 ft an houf. In 35 days Mr. Hencken claims, "four tunnels could be bored beneath thq English Channel, thus practically ending the submarine menace." But he would still have the Atlantic to go at It would ba an odd result of the War if it were to end in driving travelling man off the surface, so to speak, both of earth and sea, and use the air and the subterranean tunnels in ordinary channels of communication.
A second edition of "Peggy" has been ii/pplied to "Bawbs of Blue Riige," the chiirming Triangle drama screening tonight at Everybody's, starring BOssie Barriscale .as a hoydenish and mischievous girl, who is quite as charming and naive in her fashion as was Billie Burke in "Peggy," The story is one which shows that all the over-careful work in the world will not prevent a girl from growing to womanhood. The costumes worn by Bessie in this production are made from a few leaves and still less nigs. On the same programme George Walsh stars in the great Fox success, "The Meditaor,' from Roy Norton's novel.
The Central School had a quite unusual number of visitors on Tuesday. Two lady doctors and a nurse were making medical examinations of the children, and Mr. Roydhouse, the director of physical education, also put in an appearance. The doctors were of opinion that the beach in New Plymouth was of the greatest value in maintaining a high standard of health among the children. They are proposing to meet mothers of the children on Monday afternoon, to give some hints on health, clothing, etc. The educational work of the- school was also being tested by Inspectors Morton and Ballantyne, who were examining Standard VI for certificates. Finally, the war, a topic of so much interest to all, was not forgotten, as Sergeant W. Oldham, M.M., who has been •three years at the front, gave the children a most interesting address on his experiences, and displayed a wonderful variety of trophies which gave reality to his descriptions
Speaking in Christchurch last week, Mr W. Bottrell said that in New Zealand there was a fair number of well-to-do Germans who were capable of doing much mischief. The authorities, he thought, should be more active than they had been in the past. He knew half a dozen Germans who should not be at large. It was an insult to Britishers to have to meet these men, or even to do business with them. The wives of men who would have to go into camp soon should. not have to meet those Germans on the street, in shops and on tramcars. It would be painful for wives to know that those men were living in security here, perhaps earning good salaries, when their husbands were fighting the enemy. His firm had refused to do business with a firm which employed an unnaturalised German who was in receipt of a good salary. That man could hardly walk without the I "goose-step." He was quite at latge. He had the freedom of the whole country, and of the port of Lyttelton, and might do a great deal of harm. (Applause.) DRINK HABIT CURED BEAD THE EVIDENCE. An Auckland woman writes:—"My friends will hardly believe the difference in Mr.'B. since taking Drinko powders. Please send two more packets." A patient at Trentham says:—"l have now no desire for liquor. Three boxes of Drinko cured me." DRINKO is a tasteless and odourless powder whiph can foe •given secretly if desired. Will not. harm the most delicate constitution. Treatment is inexpensive. Write for free particulars. Sent in plain sealed envelope. Address me in confidence, stating if Mr., Mrs. or Miss. Lady Manager, Drinko Proprietary, 211 A.C.. Lambton Quay, .Wellington
The whitebait season has been a practical failure this year in Westport. A millibar of deaths have " occurred aniong woolly sheep in the Mastcrtou district during the last week. .The heat is said to have been responsible, A good line of baconers, averaging £5 a head, were weighed iri at the Loan and Mercantile Company's station at Opunake, 011 Monday.
The will of John Norton, of Sydney, newspaper proprietor, who died on April 9, 1010, was lodged last week at the probate office, Melbourne, for sealing purposes, Probate has been granted in the New South Wales estate for £73,000, and the Victorian estate is stated as real estate valued at £13,158, and personal property valued at £11,039, which, by the will, is left to his daughter and niece.
Eight boys from the Masterton District High School have been engaged at work at the shearing sheds of the district during the last few weeks, They 'have had a very pleasant time, and besides earning good money, have added to their store of practical knowledge. One station-holder took the boys pighinting when the weather was not favorable for shearing.
An announcement was made some little while ago that there was every likelihood of phospliatic manures, on which New Zealand so largely depends, being scarce and dearer than in previous times (savß the Auckland Herald), Information has now been received that the chief source of supply from the 'Pacific Islands will be fully maintained up to the usual average of 20,000 tons yearly. A novel invention is illustrated in the August issue of the Merchant Service Review (says London Shipping World) —a type of "crewless ship," designed to carry 3,000 tons, which is constructed so that it can be towed without difficulty by another vessel. It is claimed that these vessels can be rapidly constructed are practically unsinkablo by reason of their airtight compartments,, have little freeboard, and offer but a small and difficult target for submarines. ' Exceasivo Cheering during towing is prevented by a Y shaped fore deck, in which the tow« ing hawser lies: ' The vessel would carry a mushroom anjehoij. whidh 49 drawn up the hawser pipe from the towing vessel. When the anchor is home ft compressor nips the cable -and pre : vents it from surging. t Several taxation questions were dealt With by the Dominion Executive of the Farmers' Union at its last meeting, A motion was adopt'ejl expressing alarm at the tax on (die mortgages of farm lands, which it was contended tared a man on his debts, and was a direct hindrance to land settlement by men of limited means. The executive also protested against such legislation being rußhed through without giving the farming community an opportunity of stating' itA views. It was further resolved: "That all Provincial Executives be requested to subinit the question of war taxation to the branches, and to ask them for an expression of opinion as to how "the heavily-mortgaged farmer can be protected from bearing an unduly heavy burden imposed upon him by the present system of taxation, and to ask them for concrete instances of hardship due to that system." Writing from one of the camps relative to the taking over of the canteens by the Government, a correspondent of the Auckland Star says: "The Government has now controlled the canteens for two days, and I do not thiilk anything apart from actual training has done go much for the men as this. It is going to benefit them in every way. To give you an instance, a small refreshment that previously cqst sixpence is now obtained for fourpence. Shilling haircuts now cost threepence, and the articles which are needed every day are reduced in price on an average of 23 per cent. There is 'no dealing in actual cash, but at each door of the Fea< therston Canteen there is a desk at which the soldier buys credit dockets which he exchanges for the articles at different counters. The staff is all of home service men, and thus the wages and profits are retained for soldiers. Previously ths profits were delivered outside the camp to private individuals, who had leased the canteens. If the organisation and discipline is maintained, the Government action will be one of the finest things yet done for the soldier in training in New Zealand camps.
' To-night's band recital at Pulcekura Park promises to be specially attractive. The selections will include "Kyrie and Gloria, 12tli Mass" (Mozart), "Excelsior" (trombone and euphoniuQi duet), "A Melodious Revue" (Rimmer), and a triple-tonguing cornet solo "A.ustralis" (Lithgow), to be played by Musician R. F. Taylor. The "Revue" is the competition selection, and contains no less than thirty tunes. These the public are invited to listen to, and hand in their of the correct titles of the tunes, the person giving the greatest number, to receive a prize. Refreshments will be obtainable at the park kiosk, and it is pleasing to note that the East End committee hiis cancelled its usual Thursday night gathering in favor of the Bandsmen's Christmas benefit. The Loan and Mercantile draw attention to their Stratford sale on Tuesday, December 11, at 11.30 p.m. Particulars on page 8. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile draw attention to the sale they are holding on account of Messrs A. J. Huston and Son, in their Stratford yards, on Tuesday next, at 11.30 a.m. Mr. Huston has sold his farm at Waipuku to the Government, for settlement of returned soldiers. Particulars on page 8. In these days of high prices it is surprising to learn that a neat tailor-made summer costume can be had for £3 3s. The Modern Tailors, Ltd., have a piece of first quality krash, tussore shade, which they purchased some time ago, at the then "market price. They are selling the costumes at the prices ruling when they purchased the cloth in June, 1916. That accounts for the low price.
The' management of the Marble Bar desires to apologise to the people wanting jce cream who had been turned away since the opening. Owing to the new freezor not arriving the management was unable to cope with the demands. 'The plant is now installed and an ample supply is always available. The new freezer is electrically .driven and one of the largest in Australasia.—Advt.
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.
Ono of the simplest and most effectual of household remedies for stomach troubles in young children is Sharland's Magnesia,
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