LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 30 July 1918, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A draft of five men is due to leave New Plymouth to-morrow morning for the CI camp.

The soldier's waistcoat which was raffled recently was drawn on Wednesday last and won by ticket No 48 (Miss K. Wills).

A Taranaki soldier who has just re* turned states that their transport passed a convoy of 35 ships transporting Americans to Franco. lie describe.? it as one of the greatest sight in his experience.

Drivers of motor-cars should exercise particular care in negotiating the Oakura bill. At, the best of times this is a dangerous spot, and there have lately been several narrow escapes from accident, but, the position is accentuated at present owing to the fact that county workmen are engaged grading the Victoria Itoad, the spoil for which is being carted across the bridge to widen the very narrow filling. Yesterday, Mr. John West, one of the county roadmen, had a re7arka'hlo escape from serious injury, for, whilst at the head of his horse he was »iruck bv a passing car and thrown to the ground. The driver of the car at once pulled up and went to his assistance, but, though very stiff, he was able to continue his work, having escaiped with a shaking,

jUr. J. S. Connett, president of the Taranaki Agricultural Society, attended the annual meeting of the Okato Dairy Company yesterday, and addressed suppliers at some length, outlining the prowess made bv the society since he commenced his campaign three years ago. He asked suppliers for their support by continuing as individual members of the society. ' He also suggested that tho company should make a donation to the prize fund on a tonnage basis, as was (lone last year by the Bell Block and Frank-ley Road companies. At the conclusion of his address, which was attentively listened to, all those who were members last year agreed to continue their membership, whilst four or five others also joined. It was also unanimously resolved to contribute Od pelton on the output of cheese towards the funis of the society. Mr. W- J. Gray s'joko very highly of the lectures arranged by the society, remarking that Mr. Maxwell's address on the need of planting trees for shelter and afforestation purposes was a most valuable one, and he trusted that the young farmers would not allow it to fall on deaf ears.

It was proved at the Supreme Court of Victoria, at Melbourne, that (1) SANDF,R'S EXTRACT is much more powerfully healing and antiseptic than ordinarv eucalvptus preparations; (2) SANDER'S EXTRACT does not depress the heart like the so-called "extracts" and crude oils; (3) SANDER'S EXTRACT is highly commended by many authorities as a safe, reliable and effective household remedy. Get the Seauiaerrinsist if you have be

An exchange stales tlint a French officer is translating Miss Edith LytIclton's ("G. E. Lancaster") book, ".Sons o' Men," for the poilns among whom a few of the stories have been circulated already. Miss Lyltelton, as is well-known, comes from Kakaia, Canterbury.

"One day recently," says \'fo Sunday _ Chronicle, "a iady typist in the Ministry of Food put the cover on her machine, folded her notebook, put; on her new Kaster hat, opend the door, wont oiit into the spring air—and 134,000 people in Manchester went without their ration of margarine. The typist had forgotten to despatch the order."

The Otago Daily Times states that the profits to be made from poultrykeeping may be gauged from the fact that an appellant's solicitor before the Military Service Board at Oamaru on Monday submitted a statement which showed that one poultry-keeper's returns for the current month up till Saturday were 504 dozen eggs, which he disposed of at prices varying from Is iOd to 2s 2d per dozen. 'His total receipts for twenty days were £sl 12s.

Joseph Leiter, president of the .American Army League, said in a Chicago address: "Speculation in the food of the people may be pardonable in times of peace, but m war-time it is heinous. After the Allies' victory, the downfall of the Hohenzollerns and the Hapsburgs, and the inauguration of a permanent world's peace, I can imagine a little boy saying to his father, a rich food profitor: 'Daddy, what did you do in the great world war?' 'My son, I did the people.'"

Tlio total number of reservists in Class C. according to the Government statistician's roll, is 20,000, and of that number over 10.000 have been called up in the two ballots, the number remaining in the C Class is thus about 9800. The Gazette also contains the names of 31 members of Class A, and 35 of Class B of the Second Division, who have been called up without a ballot. Also included are the names of 570 youths who have attained military age during the past month, and who have now been called up as a First Division draft in the usual way, without a ballot. The approximate number of men called up to date is 82,098 in the First Division, and 47,528 in the Second Division, making the approximate grand total of ]30,228.

The long-delayed report of the Defence Commission is stated now to be about to make its public appearance. It is to be issued this week. The report has been iu the hand? of the Government for a good many weeks now, and there does not appear f.n bo any very good reason why it should have been held back from publication so long, j'o'sib'.y the Minister for Defence lias wished for time to examine suggested reforms before stating whether or not he will adopt them. It is generally understood that certain ehr.nges at present in progress or in contemplate in the i'leleiice Department are results of the work of the CommissionImprovements are being made in the home service organisation, and new regulations on this subject are about to be issued,—Own correspondent

'•"When a bit of sunshine hits' you." See the Modern Tailors' ad. Their clothes will sure to lit you, and if you're feeling rather bad, why, get a suit this morning, and if you're really down and out you'll get a job to-morrow, and your smile will make them shout. There's one thing sure and certain: the cloth that they make up is spun from line merino, with a little crossbred tough. Some worsteds, hard and wiry, you can never wear them out, and serges with a dye in them that Old Sol cannot drag out. You go in there this morning;'' let them square your measures up; there's no time like the present if you want the best of stuff. Perhaps the wife, a costume i s looking for just now. Don'*, worry at the cost of it; you've saved a certain row. They have an Al navy; 'tis sixty inches wide. It's strong enough for habits—when you take her for a ride. They charge you seven pounds for a suit, and eight to fit your wife—both made from lovely serges that long to see the I'ght. They have a shop at Shutford; P.on. TurnbuU is in charge; hs'll show you all the stock they've got. Selection fine and large.

Miss Juno Cowl lias been an actress of some repute on the stage, and her first appearance in action for the screen is in the Goldwyn feature "The Spreading Dawn," which now holds pride of place at the Empire. This feature has rather a. beautiful story, which holds interest right from first to last, and its sellings are highly appropriate. This powerful dramatic story serves to further enhance the high reputation of Goldwyn super-features. "The Battle of Arras" will again be screened at Everybody's to-night, and this will be the only remaining occasion on which-this record of the Allies' victory over the-flims can be shown locally. This film is an historical Government record,- and" screened by permission of the N.Z. Government, who receive one-third of-the gross receipts, half going to the sick and wounded and convalescent soldiers', fund. Patrons to the theatre to-night not only receive the best evening's instruction and knowledge of the war ever offered, but their admission payment helps- to assist a worthy cause. The film is being screened at the usual rates of admission. The man who wants warm underwear or a tweed overcoat at a reasonable figure can obtain his requirements at the Melbourne, Ltd. Singlets and pants from 2s fid to 13s 6d, from cotton and merino lo the highest class mosgiel goods. Warm tweed overcoats from 35s to 75s Gd. Come and look them over.

Residents of Rahotu and the surroundinj» district are reminded of the concert which is to be given in the Rahotu Hall to-night in aid of the Methodist Ladies' Guild. An excellent programme has been arranged, the performers including a number of visitors. WHERE'S THAT DR. SHELDON'S NEW DISCOVERY? Don't hide the bottle; keep it in plain sight. When Dad's cough keeps him awake he wants it handy. Keep Dr. Sheldon's New Discovery where it is easy to find. Let the children have it when their colds begin. Keep away the big colds and serious illnesses. Dr Sheldon's New Discovery is a safe treatment for big people. Keep it in sight, and keep your family free from coughs and colds and Sore throats all through the Winter months. Dr. Sheldon's New Discovery. Price, 1/6 and V- Obtainable everywhere. If your throat ia sore ana irritable j fake NAZOL,-it-will J