LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 18 December 1917, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A large whale has come ashore on the South Spit at Wanganui, about a counlc of miles from the South Mole.

A Wellington message states that a ballot of the labor unions resulted in the selection of Mr. H. Holland a 9 the Labor candidate for the Wellington North seat. It is understood that the question of ■exposure, for sale of soft drinks at various establishments in the town is likely to be tested shortly by the police at the local court.

During the southerlv gale at -Wellington on Saturday, Petty Officer Frederick Sandalls, of the Naval Service, and a, seaman, Percival Carey, left their ship' in « small boat, going in the direction of Ngabauranga. They, were struck by a sudden squall and the boat capsized while trying to tack against the gale. The men hung on the upturned boat for awhile, and then Sandalls suggested they should swim ashore*, having drifted near the beach. Sandalls struck out, and, ■aided by a youth, Philip Hunt, who gallantly swam out, reached the shore, but succumbed. Meantime Carey drifted ashore on the boat. Other boating parties had exciting experiences.

Several erring motor cyclists appeared at the court yesterday morning. Noel C. Foe-Ices was fined 10s (costs 7s) for riding round a corner at an excessive ppded. He was also fined 5s (costs 7s)for not turning on the correct side of the street, and a similar fine was imposed for failure to notify a change of ownership of a motor cycle. Frank Taunton, who liad been previously convicted, was fined £1 (costs 7s) for riding a motor cycle at an excessive speed. Ivo Grant was fined 10s (costs 7s), and Emanuel, Dix 10s (costs 12s) for turning a corner '* on the'wrong side of the street. I

Two men (stable hands) had a difference of opinion in King Street on Saturday night, November 24, and yesterday George E. Casey and Harrold Sharrock were charged before "Mr. A. Croolce, S.M., with using threatening language and causing a breach of the peace. SubInspector Hutton said the men had fallen out over some racing matters and had gone into King Street to settle their differences. The police found them in the midst of a crowd of between fifty and sixty people. Accused pleaded guilty, and were each convicted and fined 10s and costs 7s

Heartburn and sick headache is relieved by Sharland's Mtaanesia.

The iiuni of £7380 was received by the New Plymouth town clerk during office hours yesterday (th" last day 'without the additional Leu per cent.), in payment of rates. i Yesterday the weather was quite unseasonable, a cold southerly wind prevailing, accompanied by rain in some parts of Twanaki. In Inglewood conditions were anything but pleasant, the clouds of dust blowing down the main street causing shopkeepers to wonder what had become of the borough water cart.

In the Hawera Magistrate's Court yesterday morning, William Humphries, a reservist of the First Division, was sentenced to three months' imprisonment lor failing to enrol under the Military Service Act. The defendant pleaded guilty, and was not represented by counsel. Mr. W. R. Hasolden, S.M., was on the bench. —Star.

The outbreak of infantile paralysis in the Wairarapa during 1915-16 has proved •a costly business. An account of £397 7s 4d was passed by the Wairarapa Hospital and Charitable Aid Board for treatment of infantile paralysis patients sent front Masterton to Wellington. A fire took place in the bakehouse of Messrs. Thomas Bros., Kaponga, between midnight on Saturday and one o'clock on Sunday morning. The fire brigade was soon on the scene, but the fire had a good hold, and the building was badly damaged, along with a large "amount of stocks and goods. About 8 tons of flour was damaged.—Star. / The question of the price of building materials was mentioned at the table of the New Plymouth Borough Council, last night, when an application was received for permission to use shingles for roofing work. The cost of Malthoid was mentioned, and some councillors considered shingles would soon displace the other material. The borough engineer reported unfavorably on the application, unless the adjoining owners gave their consent to the proposal. It was ultimately resolved to grant the permission as asked, subject to the owners of adjoining properties giving written consent. The time is fast approaching when it will be necessary to make one's arrangements for the Christinas and I>ow Year holidays. r Christmas is, usually, set apart from the re-union of relatives and old friends. New Year's Day, however, does not appear to have any ancient or historical method of celebrating it, but this jear there will he a special occasion at the Breakwater picnic, truly named the ''Feast of Seaside Merriment." It is a monster day for the children who are admitted free to frisk and frolic in the beautiful sands of the Ngamotu beach.

Quite a feature of the Band Carnival promises to 'be the foot races for youthß, viz, 100 yards, 220 and 440 yards flat, and tlie 120 yards hurdles. Competitors will he drawn largely from the High School and Technical College pupils, and as these young men proved to be in excellent fettle at their respc ive sports, some keen contests may be anticipated. For the fancy dress Lanceis sets competition there are already six known contestants, and considerable enthusiasm is being ex-

hibited. The ladies' committee are also hard at work, making preparations for tfie refreshment stalte, etc., and a meeting of ladies is announced for Wednesday afternoon next, at the Soldiers' Club, at '3 p.m., to make final' arrangements.

Mr. E. Wooldridge, proprietor of the ',New Plymouth-Opunake Royal Mail, notifies that owing to the increase in the cost of benzine, tyres, etc., fares will be increased slightly. The increase comes into effect on Thursday.;

The summer issue of the Ideal Time Table and Guide (the traveller's companion) includes the holiday railway arrangements and revised railway fares, and is on sale at railway .bookstalls and leading booksellers, or direct by po9t' from the publishers, Tyer aud Tolan, Ltd., Wellington. ' If you wish to read of costumes suitable for holiday wear, costumes that arc attractive by reason of their smart cut iand excellent finish, turn to the advertisement appearing over the name of Morey and Son. If you with to see these splendid models that combine high quality and low price, pay an early visit I to their store.

Buy your Christmas gifts at the Melbourne, where your money buys better value than elsewhere. Boys' suits, men's suits, shirts, ties, socks, braces, handkerchiefs and the dozen aßd one lines ini eidental to a big business are here in profusion. Reliable goods at economical prices. r '

The Xgaere Gardens offers many attractions to pleasure seekers during the holiday season. The proprietors have spared no expense in improving the appearance and attractiveness of this popular resort, and much pleasure may be obtained therein at a very small cost. Games and amusements are provided in great variety and the zoo is an ever popular form of amusement, as well as an education. Hot water is provided 'free.

All this week the Melbourne, Ltd., are making special displays of boys and men's siuts and ladies' blouses. Buyers will find it to their advantage to shop with this firm whose vaiues are famous throughout the Dominion. Ladies will find the Mouses particularly alluring both ;in voiles and Japanese silks.

May Egan has been fined £2O, in default three months' imprisonment, for being in a Wellington hotel bar after 0 p.m. The N.Z. Loan and Mercantile draw j attention'to their Stratford sale on Friday, - 21st December, at 1 p.m. Full particulars on page 8 of this issue. The sale is being held on Friday on account of the Christmas holidays next week. the drink THAT GINGERS YOU UP! That's Cainroc Dry Ginger Ale. It is warming in winter and cooling in summer. It's healthfulness and purity is guaranteed—even the water is'first carefully purified. Drink Camroc Dry Ginger Ale —always. MAKE THE MOST OP YOWt HOLIDAY. ; CHECK BAGGAGE. A vacation is a good investment; but to get full value free yourself of baggage worries when travelling by checking through us. Splendid, reliable system. We collect, then deliver on arrival. Produce your ticket, or let us issue one. Early please, The New Zealand Express Co., Ltd. THROUGH THE '.PHONE. "'.lulloa Brown, Tompkins here. Big row at home about tea. Wife insists i,n ARCADIA, which I haven't tried. I •TOggested we use that brand you had on Sunday when we came to tea; what was ft, Brown?" "You're caugkt napping old ri,M*-we use ARCADIA TEA alwu**."

Di.li'ick Wohberi, who «•;;*. arrested u;, the railway station on the arrival of the mail train on Saturday night, appeared in the court yesterday inoruing before Mr. A. Croofce, S.M., to answer a i-liarye of drunkenness. Accused, who was serving a two years' term of probation for theft,'was convicted and discharged. At dusk last Friday night the attention of a number of Greymouth resident? was drawn to the spectacle of a -waterspout travelling along from south to north. It appeared at first to he somewhat irregular in shape, but gathered on its way both volume and momentum, accompanied by a faint hissing sound. The sight was somewhat weird and aweinspiring.

"I see. You were building castles in the air," said Mr. Thomas to his client at the Magisfrate's Court, ChrUtuhurch, when a case concerning a lover and bis former lass was in progress. "That's right," was the reply. "You know what it is. I suppose you had often built castles in the air when you've been out with a girl, Mr. Mr. Thomas joined heartily in tbe Jaughler which followed, and remarked, ''l don't' know so much about castle'; five roomed bungalows would express ife better." The most disastrous storm in the history of C'oolamon (New South Wales) swept over the town and svrr,W»>nding districts on Sunday evening, Becember, 2 Great damage was done in the town, caused through the flooding of business premises. iiavoc was wrought in the outlying districts to cropß. Some farms were completely swept of every grain of wheat. Many claims for damage to crops by hail, amounting to several thousands of pounds, have been made by the farmers who had taken the precaution to insure.

The New Plymouth Patriotic Committee have provided a tenfc, floored and equipped with up-to-date stretchers audi steeping .bags, at Mount Egmont for returned sijkiiers needing a rest and change) of air. ! Meals are obtainable at the hostel, and the Mayoress Committee are stocking a locker with food extras. A. donation of ,tl has been received from Mrs. Ambury for car fare. It is hoped our soldiera will make good use of this ehance to visit the mountain during the summer.

Everything is in readiness for the tug of war to be held at the Pukekura, Park in connection with the Band Carnival. The different schools are reported to bo training hard and keen competition is expected. Mr. E. Whittle will act as judge, Mr J. Bennett as time keeper, and Messrs ft. Feek'and G. Gunson as stewards, whftat the fooys will be weighed on the ground by Messrs N. A. Christenson and P. Bennooh. The committee have already secured several nominations and would like the otiher schools to nominate early so as to allow the first draw to be published in the press, so the West Knd, Frankley road, Bell Block, Waitara, High, Technical and others should each get busy. Nominate a team and help the band funds. All particulars can he obtained from P. J. Flannngan with whom entries close.

One of the attractions in "The Clodhopper" now showing at the Empire is the bevy of beauties recruited from all parts of California to form the chorus which accompanies Charlie Ray in "The Clodhopper Glide." Charlie Kay gives a fine characterisation and the story is full of vim and go with some remarkable settings.' The local season of this picture concludes to-morrow.

The Navy League picture "It Is For England" opens a local season of two nights and one matinee at Everybody'? this evening. Children will be admitted to the matinee to-morrow for sixpence.