LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 10 June 1918, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

c . e , P°kce arrested a foreigner on Saturday night for drunkenness and disorderly conduct in Hine Street. Accused will appear before the Magistrate this morning. The annual meeting of the West End Bowling Club will be held in the Solrs Club rooms on Thursday evening next, at 7.30, when a full attendance of members is requested. The Red Cross Mart on Saturday was £• of th e New Plymouth Girls' nigh School. The mart was well stocked, and the sweets, flower, and \Bgetable stalls, as well as the shop, presented an attractive appearance when business commenced in the morning. The public gave liberal support, the result being that |£9l 5s 6d was raised. In the report of the Stratford Court proceedings which appeared on Saturday, the use of the word "plaintiffs" in the action of Scott v. Hopkins—a claim and counter-claim—made it appear that judgment was given for Scott on the claim and for Hopkins on the countei v claim, whereas judgment was given in favor of Scott on both claim and counter-claim. Members of the Equitable Building Society of New Plymouth (Second Group) are notified that subscripti cms will be due and payable to-day, Monday, June 10, at the Secretary's Office, Currie street, from 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.. from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and 7 p.m. to S p.m.—Advt.

"Men Lave paid the price of power, or fame, or pleasure, in many ways according to the ages in which they have lived; but from century to century -woman's supreme sacrifice, an ultimate gift, the proof of her devotion, a ransom for those Bhe loves, remains the tame—tier honor." This is the text eloquently written of the splendid Triangle drama, "The Stainless Barrier," now screening at Everybody's. A "Small Farmer" who says he keeps u car a:; a matter of necessity—an essential time-saver in the conduct of his business—drew the attention of a Wangamii Chronicle representative to what he alleged was the wholesale and systematic hoarding of petrol by wealthy car owners. "In one case," he said, "I have heard of one man who is said to have accumulated upwards of 1000 eases, of another who has five hundred oases stored awav, and the thing seems to lave been going on pretty generally. Yet, much as I need it, I have not been aWe to secure a solitary case during the the past two months, despite repeated applications. And I know of neighbours who have had a similar experience."

The monthly meeting of the Taranaki Workers' Council was held on Friday evening. Mr U. S. Thompson, of WaEganui, addressed the council on organisation and industrial conscription. It was resolved to send the president (Mr. W. H. Fitzpatrick) to Wellington to represent the Taranaki workers at the forthcoming conference to be held in connection with iudustrial conscription. In accord with previous resolution the freezing workers voted the sum of £lO towards the erection of a trades hall, such sum being the result of the late social and dance held by that body. It was also resolved that the council invite speakers to address the council on subjects pertaining to the welfare of the workers generally. The War Pensions Board, consisting of Colonel R. J. Collins, C.M.G. (chairman), Dr. H. Pollen, Mr J. D. Harper (representing the Returned Soldiers' Association), and Mr. G. 0. Fache (secretary), commenced its sittings in New Plymouth on Saturday morning at the courthouse. The board dealt with 20 cases, 19 being soldiers' pensions and the other one a pension to a soldier's wife. Seventeen soldiers had their pensions renewed for varying amounts and terms. One soldier was granted a pension for life, and in the other case the board decided to terminate the pension. In the case of the soldier's wife the pension was terminated, as her husband was now able to support her without State assistance. Of the 17 renewed pensions, two were increased and three were made final grants. A large petroleum products importing house has commenced circularising its clients requesting them to schedule their applications for suppli/aAck as to preserve petrol and petroloinlr for essential industries. The circuUu'y.taU'd: "We are sorry to put you jto this trouble, but tiie action is fordbd upon us by the acute shortage of supplies.'' When this was brought before the notice of the Hon W. D. 8. Mac Donald. Minister in Charge of the Board of Trade, he informed me that the Board of Trade is completing a report and recommendation for Cabinet. The Board is under the impression that with proper control and economy in use there will be sufficient petrol to carry on. The real intention of the Government's action, concluded the Minister, is to prevent undue increases in prices." Later he informed mo that the importing firm is withdrawing its alarming circular, which had indicated that the day of private motoring was at an end

A memorial service for tlio late Mr. Artlmr 11. Ambury was held at the Baptist tabernacle yesterday morning. There was a large congregation, including a number of representatives from other churches. The church was draped in black and white and decorated with arum lilies. The Rev. A. Campbell Sievewright, pastor of the church, conducted the service, and based his discourse on the text: "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friend." During' the course of the address he referred to the long association of the late Mr. Ambury with the church, of which he had been a member for over 22 years, He entered the Sunday school as a young scholar, and later took a prominent part in the Bible Class work, and at the time of his death was secretary and treasurer of the school. He was alßo a member of the choir. He was exceedingly popular with all the young people of the congregation. Tha Eev, W, Drew also spoke briefly of the worth of the deceased During the service appropriate hymns were sung, and the choir sang the anthem, "I Heard a Voice from Heaven" (Hodges). As a conclusion to the service, the solo, "Sleep on, Beloved," was sung (by Mrs. Northern.

"Go back to your knitting'' is the advice of the over-clever detective to the pretty lady of the secret service, who is engaged in dealing with the sensational jewel theft. However, Sylvia of the Secret Service proves to be the real possessor of the best sleuth craft, and in the end the drama brings to light a great surprise. To-night at the Empire. At Mr. Rutherford's clearing sale today some exceptionally fine Jersey oows will be offered. The owner has been dairying since 1894 and this is his first clearing sale. His returns have always been among the highest at the Pungarehu factory. An excellent line of men's natural unshrinkable wool and cotton singlets and pants (winter weight) has opened out at the Melbourne, Ltd. The goods are the best English make, and axe guaranteed to give splendid wear. Regular sizes 5s lid and 6s lid, O.S. sizes 7d extra. The first episode of the famous photoplay novel, "The Neglected Wile," will be shown for the last time to-night at Everybody's. EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD FOR COLDS. Mr. John W. Doyle, secretary of the Eight Hour and Labor Demonstration Committee, Sydney, writes: "It gives me much pleasure to state that I have found HEENZO (Hean's Essence) an exceptionally good remedy for colds. Its moderate price and rapidity of action should make a special appeal to workers with large families. HEENZO (Hean's Essence) supplies a long-felt want in the home." HEENZO (Hean's Essence) is obtainable from chemists and stores, or post free to your address on Teceipt of price, 2s, from Hean's Pharmacy, Wanganui. Two shillings' worth makes one'pint of finest quality Cough and Sore Throat Remedy—as much tua you ean got of ordinary mixtures for 12s. 13 Of "Perfection Whisky, it may truly be said, "Just what the doctor ordered!" It tones the system and aids the digestive orjiins. 6

"Have you ever come to the eoicln6ion that you are a lot of fools, the whole lot of you" was a question hurled at the Napier City Council last Friday might, by a man in the andience who seemed to enjoy the council proceedings thoroughly. Sea currents were being discussed at! the Supreme Court in a civil action at Wangamri the -other day, when his Honour referred to a little known fact. He said a warm current from the Queensland eoßfrt washed the coast of Stewart Island and washed up the west coast of the South Island. It was for this reason that the water at West port was from 10 to 15 degrees warmer than at Lyttelton, also was it the reason why there was not so much frost art Westport than at the point on the East Coast. The faat that the Government had announced its intention to apply the compulsory provisions of the Finance Act to j persons wfao were found to be "financial shirkers" after May 31, stimulated the.' Auckland investments in the New Zca,land war loan towards the end of last week, principally, however, in tlie case of people of small and moderate means. A leading financier stated on Saturday that there was no noteworthy eleventhhour rush by business men and large property-owners. "We saw to it," !he added, "that our customers, as a body, did their duty to the country teat September"

Some idea of the gigantic cost of the war may be gained from the following list of articles required for the journey by a troopship which recently left New Zealand for consumption by the troops on board: Fresh meat, 200,OOOIbs; iisli, 20,0001bs; milk, 500 gallons; eggs, 10,000; bacon and ham, SOOOlbs; ship's bread, 30 cwt.; coffee, 30 ewt., flour, 1033 c.wt,; jam, S3 ewt.; svrup, 40 ewt ; tea, 20 cwt.; sugar, 350 cwt-; peas and beans, 110 cwt.; dried fruit, •UJcwt.; butter, 8 tons. The list also conveys the impression that the foodT on present day troopships should leave little to e&vil at. The ''New Zealand Trade Keview" says: "The money market exhibits little material alteration since our last report, There is sufficient capital available for all ordinary business requirements, and the rates keep fairly steady and firm, but money for loan on mortgage is not plentiful, as many large lenders lave put considerable films into the war loans to avoid the heavy income tax The vast ftcemmilatons of produce of all kinds hold up here for want of shipping space means a very considerable picking up of capital. The value of wool awaiting shipment would run into over ten millions, while the meat in store which i* not financed by the Imperial authorities would be worth I'carly fivo millions. These figures give a fair indication of the effect of lack of shipping on finance and what we are indctbtcc' to the Imperial Government for."