LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 14 September 1918, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The total fares taken by the tramways last month amounted to £702, an increase of £7O over the same nifljty of last. year. "" , The following 01 men will entrain at New Plymouth for camp on September 25:—AV. C. sf. S. B. Hoskin, R. J. Marsh, and \V< H Smith. Last month the applications for the supply of current at the electrical department of the borough of Sew Plymouth numbered twelve, additions to existing installations seven, whilst 24 new installations were connected with the supply mains. The sharp angle at the corner of John street and Avenue road is being considerably reduced, an arrangement having been come to by which the Jockey Club is setting back its fence. The trough near by is being removed ififty feet south.

Several dairymen were exempted from service as jurymen at the opening of the Supreme Court sessions at Hamilton recently. Mr Justice Cooper remarked that the timo would come when all dairy farmers would have to be exempted from jury service.

The foreman of the Parihaka Road Board stated at the last meeting of the board that he desired to be relieved of his duties. He was "full up" of his jobj, as he could not obtain labor, and had knocked up five horses since he had been in the the board's employ. He acknowledged that the board had treated him, fairly. It was decided to ask the foreman to hold over his resignation until a full meeting took place.

The Electrical Engineer reports to the yew Plymouth Borough Council that the electric bus is due to arrive any day now. It will, toe says, take about two months before the bus can be put into service, owing to the body having to be built. Th« engineer proposes to run the truck fully loaded over the route as soon as possible to obtain data far the preparation of a time-table. Some families are being very bard hit by the waT. Major Cox has received word that on* of bis brothers was wounded on August 30, and another was killed on August 31. The Cox family has a remarkable record for war service. Of seven sons, one is now US, the remaining six have been or'are on active service. Two were killed on Gallipoli, and one has just been killed in FranceTwo, including Major Cox, have been wounded, and the remaining boy is on duty on a transport.—Hawera Star. At a meeting of the Fitzroy ladies yesterday afternoon, it woa decided to hold the' annual day at home in the school grounds on December 6. The following were elected a committee, with power to add to the number: Mesdames Bay, Parkin, Govenock, Carriclc, Keid, Aroa, Duckworth, M'Dougall, F, Andrews, Jenkin, Ardern, W. Griffiths, E. Holdeii, .T. lUmson, R. Pep<perill, and Misses Colson (2), V. Bellringer, L. Aroa, 1). OxeJriiam. It was decided to hold the next meeting on the l®fch September, when more definite arrangements will be made about the stalls, competitions, and forms of amusement.

Local residents will welcome the announcement that arrangements have been completed to screen the big Australian seven-reel super-feature, "The Enemy, Within," at Everybody's next Tuesday and Wednesday. This picture story deals with the work of German agents in Australia and New Zealand, and shows the light of a young Australian to defeat their villainy. The star part is filled by Reg. L. (Snowy) Baker, who puts up some thrilling stunts that it is said will cause some of the American picture athletes to look to their laurels. Box' plans open at Coliler's this morning.

The Melbourne, Ltd., are making an advance show of children's new washing hats in white and tussore silk, white pique and champagne silk poplin. The goods are reasonably priced at 2s lid, 3s fld and 3s Id, and are decidedly "nobbjtf' in appearance. In connection with, the funeral of the late Mr, H. J. Okey, MP., the council requests business people to close their premises tq-d&X between L3O and 2.30 '?3 ~~"" '"" Z ~" ~~

The Defence Minister Ims received advice that the 41st Reinforcements have reached another port of «Ul, all well— Press Assoc.

Building in Hawcra'just now is not: brisk (says the Star). The value of permits issued by the borough engineer last month was only £lO5, being mostly for sheds or additions to dwellings. Mr. J. Hamilton, of Frankley Road, suffered a serious loss a few nights ago. A Are occurred in his <brooder-houa«, which was totally destroyed*, together with ahout 200 chickens, a number of valuable hens, the whole of his brooders, and exh bition training pens. The Governor, on Thursday, inspected thn 4Srd Reinforcements at Trentham. The draft his completed its'training in itfew Zealand, and is described as thoroughly good. Its physical standard is high, and the exercises were carried out in a manner* indicating earnest attention to the training.—Press Assoc.

For the month of August there was slaughtered for local consumption 175 cattie, 4 calves, 604 sheep, 0 lambs and 66 pigs, 167 tripes were 'cleaned. Pees were £lll2 4s rents ££, stock from other works £8 2s, and sale of blood 18s, making a total of £127 4s lid. According to School and Society, DrRichard C, MflJaurin, at one time Professor of Physics, Victoria, College, has accepted an appointment as national director of college training, particularly to have charge of students 7 army train ing corps under the War Department's (U.S.A.) Committee on Education. A large parcel of new music has been received by the conductor of the New Plymouth Male Choir, and two of the pieces have been selected for rehearsal for the next concert. Members call obtain copies from the librarian, Mr; Brooker, this evening. A large user of manures informs us that he purchased direct-landed at New Plymouth, basic slag through a Stratford merchant, at 24s per ton less than the quotation he received for Welling-ton-landed slag. There can be no poi» siblo doubt but what direct shipping, must effect a considerable saving, when shipping conditions again reach a normal state.—Stratford Post-

The Transport Workers' Advisory Board, on Thursday, consjdered the position arising out of the Wellington Tramway Union's refusal of the City Cotm* oil's offer of 5 per cent- increase in wages. The result of the proceedings hns not 'been disclosed, nut shift meetings of the tramway men aTe being held to-day to receive the report.—Press Assoc.

A meeting of the executive and programme committee of the band carnival was held in Mr. Large's office on Thursday night. A comprehensive programme, which will be submitted to the general committee on Monday, was drawn up. It was decided to approach the principals of the town schools with a view to securing their co-operation, and Messrs Flanagan and Large were deputed to interview the head teachers and principals of the primary, secondary, and technical schools. The New Plymouth Trustees of the Efficiency Board met yesterday, there being present: Messrs T. Furlong, jun. (chairman), E. Whittle, and F. J. Hill (secretary). Considerable correspondence was Received from the Commissioner in Wellington, in connection with reports on sent forward for consideration. Replies were also received from the Wellington Board to the trustees' inquiries in" respect to the operation of the new regulations for the protection of soldiers' businesses, in which the position was explained and the course to be followed indicated. These new clauses came up for consideration, including applications for financial assistance, requests for additional time for reservists in which to arrange their business and dojp.estio responsibilities, before going into camp. The trustees also passed a resolution expressing regret at the death of Mr. H. J. Okey, MP., and sympathy with his widow and the members of his family. The new bandroom is rapidly approaching completion, and the opening ceremony will take place next Thursday afternoon, particulars of which will be (riven in a later issue. It is proposed to have a social gathering in the building in ths evening among the bandsmen, ex-bandsmen, and their relatives-

The head teaolier of the Pungarehn. School reported to the management ot the Whiteley Flower Show that the school was unable to compete owing to the flowei ,J beds being stripped of hlooms and even buds during the recent 'holidays. ,

Citizens are reminded that to-morrow (Sunday), at 3 p.m., the band will play in Pukekura Park, when an attractive programme will "be submitted. The collection will be in aid of the park and band funds. The band has decided to include in the programme Doyer's "Garland of Flowers," as a tribute to the late Mr. H. J. H. Okey.

Whoever invented the blouse oestfrwed a blessing on all womankind. It is most serviceable for mornings, stylish. and becoming for afternoon)), dainty and attractive for evenings, while for travelling it is almost mdispensalMe; The Big Store, Waitara, tells you all about the new blouse on page four. Douglas Fairbanks, a charming girl, an unexpected kiss, a munitions plot, a hurricane of adventures, lightning action and lots of laughter. Theso are the main ingredients of the movie-pie, called "American Aristocracy," which shows at Everybody's at ;botJ>' matinee and night sessions to-day. Should any Jersey dairyman want a few very choice grade Jersey springing heifers they should attend Mr Newton King's Stony River sale on Tuesday next when an exceptionally well-bred 17 dairy heifers will be offered on account of Mr W. J. Gray. The Church'of England Military Affairs Committee have just cabled Home another £IBOO for the immediate erection of Church Army Huts—these are the Auckland No. 2, No. 3 and No. 4 huts. Since- the commencement of the present year, this committee has remitted no less than £11,014 for the purpose of "building these recreation huts in the firing line.

"Broadway Bill" has put Harold Lockrwood among the super-stars. A dramatic story with the delightful Lockwood touch —strong contrasts of life in the open—and as lived in society—magnificent snow, scenes—probably the best seen on the "screen, and over all that perfect finish which is the usual attribute of Metro productions. Many I claim this picture to be Lockwood's best—it certainly has proved so from I the box-office Standard. This picture shows finally at tho Empire to-night. I On the motion of Mr. Quilliam, pro--1 hate of the will of the late Mr diaries I Richards has been granted by the Supreme Court to Mr, Alfred Hughes Arnold, tbj> MftWtvr theiwa oam<jd., : , ~