LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 4 July 1918, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

At the monthly meeting of the Grocers' Employees' Union, held on Tuesday, it was resolved to approach the employers with a view to having the closing hour for shops fixed at 5.30 p.m., in° stead of 6 p.m. The Wimniera disaster has accentuated the feeling over the alien question, and the Wauganui Borougli Council on Tuesday night passed _a resolution urging the Government to"intern all enemy aliens, cancel the naturalisation of any nationalised citizens whose loyalty was open to doubt, and treat them" as enemy aliens. Also, that the granting of naturalisation in future be hedged round with more stringent conditions.--'Press Assoc.

Reports that have been published that the August and September drafts of reinforcements are full, are not correct, and the Military Service Board sitting at New Plymouth yesterday was officially notified to that effect.

A reservist at the Military Service Board's sitting yesterday, who milked 31 cows last season, from which he got a return of about £l4 per head, told the board in all seriousness that if he had to go to the front hi s farm would go out of production and thereby prejudice an essential industry. If your throat is sore ana irritable take NAZOL. it will giva you relief.

A farmer who was appealing for iiii son, who had just come to military age, told the Military Service Board .yesterday that he had 16 children, nine of whom were sons, and four of them had gone to the front. The board adjourned the appeal sine die, adding its congratulations to the appellant for his family's record.

'"Many are called and few chosen," said a member of the Military Service Board yesterday, to which Captain Walt kcr replied that he thought it would soon ibe a case of the military authorities having to appeal in order to get men. He stated that nearly every fit man was now appealing for exemption in some form or another-

A reservist whose appeal, on the grounds of undue hardship was heard at yesterday's sitting of the Military Service Board at New Plymouth, stated, in rc-ply to Captain Walker, that he had been farming at Uruti for 17 years, and that neither he nor his wife had' any relations in New Zealad.

A man who appealed at yesterday's silting of the Military Service Board on behalf of his stepson, stated that the reaen int came of age in March last, and had r .. n ordered into camp in July. He asked for an extension of leave until the November draft, in order to allow him »<i complete his ploughing.~-Th» board granted leave till September. In yesterday's issue we. stated thai the Post Office would be open from 7 to 7.30 each evening this week for the delivery of mail. This should have read the Hawera Post Office, the aeting-Postmaster-General having consented to this on account of a petition presented for such a course on account of show week.

It was recently stated that seventeen years ago the dairymen of New Zealand, assembled in conference at Palmerston North, were congratulating themselves upon having lifted the annual export of their produce to the £1,000,000 mark. Last season's dairy produce is estimated to bring into New Zealand a return of £7,000,000. When an appeal for a country butcher' was being heard at yesterday's sitting of the Military Service Board, the appellant admitted to Captain Walker that he did not think an appeal under similar circumstances in England or Prance would be upheld. Captain Walker suggested that the appeal was chiefly in the interests of some settlers who did not relish the prospect of having to go without a roast of meat for their Sunday dinner.

The most popular double in motion pictures is undoubtedly the Metro combination of Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne, who commence a three night season to-night at the Empire theatre in "Red, White and Blue Blood," a romantic and adventurous story that moves with a decided thrill. Prices remain as Usual, and seats may be reserved at Collier's for any night of the season.

The Pierrots commence their £3OOO effort on Saturday, when the pure-bred Shetland pony presented by Mr. L. A. Nolan will be raffled. The Mayoress, on behalf of a supporter, has given a valuable diamond ring and brooch, while Mr. F. Plumtree has donated an order for £5 worth of goods. Mr. E. Horsup contributes a valuable set of polished horns, and Messrs J. McNeill and C. Bond are giving groceries. These and the usual Pierrot raffling lines will be disposed of in the customary manner, and public support is sure to be forthcoming. The British Motor Cab Company, Ltd., the one remaining cab-owning concern in London of any considerable size, has found it necessary to give up operations owing to having loat large sums of money in endeavoring to keep the serivces going during the present time of inflated prices. The closing up of this large business practicallj sounds the death-knell of the motorcab on the streets of the metropolis, and Londoners in future will have to depend upon the tubes and the omnibuses to carry them to and from their destinations.

In some remarks on po9t-war preparation at Christchurch on Saturday night, Mr. J. A. Frostick, speaking particularly for farmers, insisted on the great importance of co-ordinating science with the ordinary practice of agriculture. A well-known farmer of high attainments had told him that with the same attention to scientific practice as was given in Holland and Denmark the primary products of the Dominion could be increased at least threefold, or an increase of about £SO, ■ 000,000 or £60,000,000 in the annual wealth of the country. Mr. Henry P. Davidson, a member of the great baking firm of J. P. Morgan and Co., and chairman of the W&5 Council of the American Red Cross, has arrived in London for the purpose of placing the British end of the American Red Cross on a well-organised footing. "We began in .Tune, 1917, by asking the American public for £20,000,000," said Mr. Davidson. "We wanted it in a week. Kvervbodv said we were mad. We raised £21,200,000 in that time, and soon we are going to a*k for another £20,000,000. We started operations ten months ago with 200,000 workers—to-day we have 23,">00,000. There were 200 chapters affiliated to ug. Now there are 75.000 spread over the entire United States. In the last six' months W| have spent over "£lO,000,000 in France in relief work."

Bandsmen are specially) urged to make an effort to be present at the funeral of iPtivate J. F. Lunn, a returned soldier, -which takes place this afternoon, from the Hospital. Members of the band are asked to assemble at the bandroom at .1 p.m., in plain clothes, for rehearsal.

A specially good line of men's heavy ribbed all wool pants, colonial make, is being sold at 5s lid at the Melbourne, Ltd. The firm has also full stocks of tho famous Mosgiel fawn worsted underwear at 13s 6d the garment, singlets or pants. "Flames of Chance" is the title of the new headliner at Everybody's to-night. It is the tale of a woman and a spy, and there are many exciting events that are strung together into a drama that blends mystery and a certain measure of romance. Margery Wilson is the heroine, who goes to Germany as an old lady. The other film subjects are suitably varied. It is generally conceded by discriminating buyers thot the Melbourne, Ltd., is the leading house for hosiery and silk and crepe de chine blouses. Pure wool cashmere hose from 2s lid to 6s Gd: best quality silk blouses 17s 6d and ISs 3d; crepe de chine blouses 255. AH latest styles and ample fitting. Winter ills and winter chills fade before the magic warmth of a North Br' tish Hot Water Bottle. Look for tin* ] ."UaJMtf 5 -.. dttma.

The Salvation Army is establishing a swimming baths in connection with the Boys' Home at Eltham. The member for the district (Mr. C A. Wilkinson) has headed the list with a donation of £ 100. Of the five men who were due to leave Kew Plymouth yesterday morning for the 01 camp only one—C. Jensen—put in an appearance. He was given refreshments at the Women's Patriotic Committee Rooms, and the Mayor wished him farewell and good luek. It is understood that the other, men of the draft had gone to Wellington earlier. American Day of Independence can 'be fittingly celebrated at the concert to be given to-night by the N.P.HJS.O.G.Aq when, besides the really delightful entertainment to be provided, delicious sweets will 'be sold for the cause. As the promoters have worked hard and enthusiastically, it is to be hoped that the public will roll up in large numbers, and thu a assist Mias Grant's work among the wounded soldiers-

The mysterious letters "WiW.0.0.," worn by the ; Civil Servants on lie lapel of the coat in a certain Government department recently, had no bearing whatever on matters outside their employment, wearers were not connected with any society, which by reason of its secrecy would be condemned by the State (says the Wellington Times). It was neither the nucleus of a'German body, nor was it a revival of any of the old-time societies that in past ages arose in other and distant lands, and?|fhieh in some instances have influenced for good or ill the politics of this State. As a matter of fact, each of the wearers was* silently protesting against the unsatisfactory treatment from the Government. The leters translated mean: "We want our overtime."

The 'Manaia Witness reports:—An outrage of a very reprehensible character was perpetrated in Manaia on Tuesday evening last. It .appears that a I Swiss settler living in "the district put his horse and gig up at one of the local hotel stables, and, under cover of darkness, some individuals slashed the rubber tyres on the gig into pieces and cut a new reins into small pieces. Whether this was an act of private vengeance or, may be attributed to'the fact that the nationality of the men, which is at present accepted by the popular mind, whether rightly or wrongly, as conclusive proof of pro-Germanism, is not quits clear. (But from whatever feeling it emanated, it was a despicable, mean, and inexpressibly cowardly action, and should the authors of it be discovered and brought to book,' they deserve and no doubt will receive punishment commensurate with the lawless and rascally nature of the crime.