LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 15 August 1918, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Minister of (Defence has received aavice that the 39th mounteds have reached a port of call.—Press Assoc, The proposal to form a fire iboard In Wanganui was carried yesterday toy a four to one majority.—Rres3 Assoc.

Tho Base Records advises that a returning draft of 172 men will arrive at their destination six days later than previously advised to the next of km.— Tress Assoc

One glas3 pane in each of the two doors of Messrs Bellringer Bro3. shop in Devon street waa (broken last evening shortly after closing time. It is' suggested the act was a malicious one, and the matter was placed in the hands of the police. At last night's meeting of the New Plymouth Borough Council, tho inspector intimated thai on account of the crushing at the ticket boxes on 'the occasion of recent entertainments in the town, he lmd decided to institute the day sales system of ticket selling and hoped the public would support the change.

"A farmer who reads a (book in 'order to improve his knowledge of his business is looked upon as a darned fool," said a member of the Education Board yesterday when tho question of the continuation of the farmers' agricultural classes was referred to. The speaker said the classes were not valued by the farmers, and he thought perhaps the hoard should confine its work to tho education of children.

When tho question of appealing for teachers was being considered by the I'klueation Hoard at its meeting yesterday, Mr 11. Trimble, who was opposed to appealing for teachers, ■ said the reason raised by those seeking exemption were the reasons used by shirkers all tho world over. He said a lot of farmers were being exempted on the grounds of '.'ping engaged in food production. Food, of course, was very essential. but many of tho farmers who were getting exemption were enjoying the high prices ruling ftr produce, anil they desired to stay at home to make a lot of money. That was at the bottom of all appeals for exemption from military service.

On Tuesday evening during the height of the thunderstorm at Inglewood the residence of Mr P. l>rake was struck by lightning, the chimney being levelled at the roof, whilst the top of the stove and cooking utensils were scattered on the floor. Mrs Drake, who was in tho kitchen -ironing at tie- time had a very narrow escape, being hit on the iback by the metal covering of the electric switch. 'Pieces of the slalb of the electric light switch were found severa/1 yards outside ; the-housc.

The MiEtary Affairs Committee have received from the Manawatu Bating oub a donation of £SOO for the erection of a ■Church Army Eat. For Children's Hacking Cougk at night, >^ods><2ceatja^naint3Cure,..li!«,-S/»

The Auckland Acclimatisation Society ha s just purchased from the Government 500,000 rainbow trout ova for distribution during' the next two months in the rivers in the Auckland district.

The Home Central Xews correspondent learns from ißerne that the fortunes of Lenin and Trotsky, the wreckers of Eussia, now amount to colossal figures, Lenin being the owner of twenty millions of roubles and Trotsky of fifteen millions. Several other Bolshevik leaders also have become millionaires, Russia having been almost denuded of gold by these political rolbibers. At the Magistrate's Court yesterday, before Mr. A. Orooke, S.M., orders'were made a?, follows in the judgment summonses: C. E- Tapper, of Rotorua, debtor (Mr V. E. Wihon), v. Sergt.Major Oorapton, to pay £4 Mis, in default five days' imprisonment; Hallenstein Bros. (Mr. D. (Jluteben) v. Thomas P. Smith, debtor to pay £1 15s (id, in default two days' imprisonment Jtefereeing in .football matches in Australia is a dangerous occupation. A referee, who proceeded against two players for assault after a match in Sydney recently, said when he was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital for treatment, it was found that liig teeth were loosened, his nose and his eyes were bunged and blackened. One of the defendants was fined £.lO, with the option of three montlis' gaol, and the other was fined ■£s, in default one montVs imprisonment'.

The question of agricultural classes for farmers was mentioned at yesterday's meeting of the Edluioation Board by Mr C. A. Wilkinsqn., MJP., wiho thought the time had come when the instruction of farmers should be left to the Agricultural Department, and that the board should confine itself to the instruction of tbfi rising generation. Mr Knightagreed with Mr Wilkinson, but Mr Trimble disagreed saying he was aifraid the classes would have to be discontinued on account of the scarcity of instructors. The board decided to refer the matter of the reorganisation of agricultural instruction to the Manual and Technical Committee for a report. The Mayoress (Mrs C H. Burgess) and the members of the Women's Patriotic Committee entertained the workers in connection with the recent Cafe Chantant at a social gathering in Whiteley [fall last night. In spite of the very unpropitious weather there was a very good attendance, and a pleasant evening was spent in games, competitions and music. The winners of the competitions were each presented with prizes. Mrs Wilson, on behalf of the guest, thanked the Women's Committee for the entertainment, and cheers were given for the Mayoress. The .proceedings terminated with the singing of the National Anthem'.

In the course of his remarks at the annual meeting of shareholders of the New Plymouth Gas Co., which was held on Monday, the chairman (Mr. T. IFurlong, jun.) mentioned that in England the authorities and associations were giving a good deal of attention to the uso of gas from an economic point of ■view. It had teen statcjl that by using coal gas in the homo and in the factory millions of tons of coal could he saved, annually, and the people had Ibeen asked to ensure Imperial stability by an enlightened practice in this urgent matter. He also stated that the Fuel Controller in the United States has urged upon the people that it wa g their duty from a patriotic point of view to use gas wherever (possible for cooking and heating. The exigencies of war made it imperative that if tihe coal could not be mined it must be saved. Thes"c are remarks, the chairman said, which applied with equal force to the Dominion.

After a>,faniine there cornea a period of plenty. Oil Saturday last, in the vicinity of Haughton and Island Bays, large numbers of fish were wasnea up and left high and dry (says the Wellington Times). The fish consisted chiefly of ling and hake, with an occasional groper, and they provided a great haul for the coast fishermen, who availed themselves of this stroke of fortune to fill their means of conveyance. People, on receiving the glad tidings, made journeys to the shore. By way of explanation, Dr. J. A. Thomson said that {luring the spring tides large numbers of fish which live in Cook Strait at a depth of some 200 fathoms are washed up to the surface owing to the tremendous current that flows between the two islands at such a time. He believed this to be the cause. The fish were mostly of a large size, principally ling, or, as it is known to science, genepterius, blacodes, and English hake, or, as it ia

otherwise termed, merluccius gayi. Some discussion took place at the meeting of the Egmont County Council Monday, regarding the policy of improving dangerous corners of the road whilst the surface of the roads required attention. The subject was introduced by the engineer reporting that the occupiers of the section at the .corner of the Eltham and Main South Road were .planting box thorn which, when grown, would obstruct the view ofi tho Eltham Road from the (Main South Road. He considered that the fence should be stopped a chain ifrom the corner and that the council should purchase half a square chain of land. The chairman moved that the matter be referred to the riding members and himself to enquire into with a view to purchase. Cr. Green considered that it was ridicul«Uß to toy land when roads inquired attention. Tho council had power, to have the 'hedges cut down it necessary. They should also introduce a by-law limiting t'he speed of motor cars. Or- GTBrien thought if motorists drove at a ibreak-neck pace they should take the consequences. ' It was finally decided to obtain particulars regarding the cost of the land with a view to further consideration.

New Zealand Society of Accountants p.dvise intending candidates that entries for the MIS examinations close with the Registrar of the University of New Zealand, Wellington, on 2nd September next. Attention is also drawn to the altered syllabus ifor 1019 examinations. See advertisement elsewhere in this issue- '

Next Saturday the Red Cross Mart will be in charge of the junior members of the Red Cross Committee wiio will be grateful for all gifts of flowers, vcgetalMes, eggs, bread, eakes, cooked meat, etc. There will be an assortment of good chrysanthemum cuttings for sale, also a quantity of beautiful spring flowers, home made bread, cakes, etc. Tha well vulcanized seams of the "Unique" Stopper Hot Water Bottle never burst, tear or leak. They last for years because made from best plantation rubber and best British labor.

When you feel a cold coming on, .don't wait until it has gripped ,y«u*,l>ut take

The development of the Hon. G. W. Russell's health patrol scheme is being awaited with much interest. The Minister is going to keep the selection of the patrol-women in his own hands, although the proposed Social Hygiene Associations will be allowed to make recommendations. He realises that the success of the scheme will depend upon the personality of the patrols. The young people are not likely to take very kindly to the sort of supervision that is proposed in streets, parks and places of public amusement, and tactful methods on the part, of the new officers will (be of the utmost importance.—Own correspondent. Mr. Bullard, Commissioner of Crown 'Lands in Taianaki, visited the Turu-turu-Mokaia (Hawera) reserve on Monday rooming in connection with the suggestion that it should be transferred to some special control with a view to the further care and beautification of it. He seemed to be of the opinion that no legislation would be necessary, but that a Domain Board or Scenic Preservation Board might be appointed to take charge of it. The Mayor said he thought this would meet the wishes of the'community, and Mr. Bullard promised to"consider the matter from this point of view with the, the Government.—i Star.

Dr. Keakes, (Direotor-General of Agriculture, in company with Mr. Deem has been spending a few days in South Taranaki, and amongst other places visited the Model Dairy Farm at Stratford, He was greatly impressed with this institution, arid considers the principles of the work being carried on there (by the committee, in co-operation with the Department, arc sound and on right lines. He also visited the Agricultural Reserve at Manaia, and noted the quality of the land. When he returns to Wellington ho will place before the Minister the whole position regarding the work in connection with agricultural education in Taxanaki.—Star.

New Zealand-grown potatoes are not plentiful, and the market would have been very much perturbed tout for the shipments from Australia, states the Dunedir'Star. Now the Australian supplies are exhausted, and the merchants are wondering' how to replenish them. Potatoes can Ibe bought in Australia, but it is a. job to get ships to fetch them. The difficulty is accentuated iby the fact that a steamer is required to make regular trips to carry the wheat that the New Zealand Government has purchasedThe position makes for high prices. The best sorts of potatoes are worth £llO per ton wholesale in Dunedin, and up to £Q3 and £'l4 in Auckland, where the supply is very short. It is hoped that the wheat-laden steamer due shortly will have found' a little space for potatoes and onions-

At Tuesday's meeting of the Egmont County Council, the Minister of Internal Affairs Kotified, that the French Government was issuing a booklet containing, inter alia, a list of funeral monuments or other edifices erected in foreign countries in honor of (French citizens, travellers, sailors, soldiers or other prominent men, and on behalf of the French" ViceConsul for New Zealand he asked the council for particulars of any such in the district. The clerk stated that he had replied that there were no monuments in the county. Councillors stated that a number of French sailors from the wreck of the Lizzie Bell had been honored in a large grave at Khsuma and their names were now probably known only to a few of the old residents. It was resolved to communicate this to the Minister, )

A circus performance, a moonlight ride, a bank robbery, a cabaret fight, and sundry other equally exciting incidents go to make "Tihe Wild Strain" a thrilling screen-play. Nell Skipman is a fascinating heroine in this picture, which commences a two-night season at Everybody's to-night. To-night's programme includes the third episode of "The Mystery of the Double Cross.'"

A German commission on the decline of the birth-rate has just issued a report on the measures necessary to increase the population after the war, which, it says, "is a matter of life and death for the Fatherland." The chief suggestion put forward by the commission (says the Amsterdam correspondent of the Daily Express) is that the authorities should find some means of forcing people to marry, and to marry when they are young. The commissioners urge that "at least Germans should marry before they reach the age of 20." To these financial assistance should be granted by the State, while punishment should be meted out to those who marry but have no children.

A mother does everything possible, even down to forgery, to pi-event her only son from going to the front, but when everything fails and her boy does his bit bravely and well, her pride and joy more than compensates for the hours of horror and fear. This story is truly a page from humanity's book of actual life, as told i» the brilliant Metro photo-play, "Her Boy," which commences a three-night season at the Empire tonight. "Her Boy" will also be shown at a matinee next Saturday afternoon..

Every reader of to-day's news should carefuily read the full page advertisement of the Melbourne, Ltd.'s great end-of-season sale commencing to-mororw. The sale items represent everyday regular goods, so that customers may see at a glance the worth of the bargains offered. In many, instances tlie goods are to be sold at less than wholesale cost, hut the public will only have three weeks' in which to avail themselves of the reduced prices. ~ Customers .are urged to shop early.

Nazol relieves cold in the head andj 'Nasal Catarrh. ,-r "But how are we going to make up the loss in revenue if Prohibition is carried?" The National Efficiency Board caTfifully weighed this matter, and comments thus: "The people should tie better able to provide the necessary taxatic-a.if the inefficiency at present created, Jjy the effects of alcohol is removed. Less expenditure would be required in connection with the Police and Prisons De partments, the Hospital and Charitable Aid Boards, the Mental Asylums, the Inebriate Homes, and for other public institutions." Surely the electors should have an opportunity of voting on so important a proposal. The Alliance Monster Petition will give us the poll.— Advt.

Mr. A. De Bavay, the eminent analytical chemist of Melbourne, testified at the Supreme Court of Victoria that SANDER'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT compares with other eucalyptus products like well-refined and matured brandy compares with raw spirit. By insisting on the GENUINE SANDER EXTRACT you will get tie advantage of quality and will be safe from harmSANDER'S EXTRACT: If your throat is sore and irritable will give, you^refief.

A farmer, 70 years of age, who at* tended a meeting of the Marlborough Efficiency Committee, said: "I have done pretty well by the country. I have brought up 14 children, and I think it is a disgrace to the country that I should have to go to such a lot of trouble inj seeking the exemption from active service of my only remaining son—and he! the weak one." The eon, who »» actively assisting Ibis father in farming, ia classed for the 01 camp (says the Ex* press). ; The chairman of the Egmorit Ccnuntji!' Council intimated at Tuesday's meeting of the council that ratepayers could materially assist the finances of the pound* by paying up their rates either this, month or next month and so save the payment of considerttMo interest oni overdraft. Ho «Ibo intimated that Jhe council was not going to -wait until January or February for their rates, bat would take steps to recover tihem carEer,; Or, Green stated that he had always advocated tlds policy and hoped cil would tills year insist ©n> its foeinjj •carried out.

The French Government, at 4he -personal request of "General Petakij.iecentiyi conferred the deCoraiSon M. CheSaiHer«©if the Legion of Honor on seven of #9 TSngKsh and American, correspondents who had been attached since tha endwß 1916 to the French armies. The jfW cipients were taiken to General Headquarters, where, in the presentee ofitati number of high officers, General Pe~ J chief of staff pinned on the. crosses, paying a warm tribute to "the; value of the correspondents' -work, and; closing withi the words? "I speak as & soldier to soldiers." It remains now (says an exchange) for the Briiisli-<Gov-ernment to honor in some similar way, the correspondents at British Headquarters, notably Mr. Philip GiM>3*| Whose vivid despatches have madewhisi name a household word whererertjsh9 English language is- read,