LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 16 September 1918, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Ths Whiteley spring flower stow was concluded on Saturday afternoon. The takings for tlie three days were very satisfactory, and it is expected tliat a net return of about £ll7O will be realised,

The Hon. 0. Samuel, MJL.C, has intimated that, in view of the death of the late member, he will fee plfcased to do what ho can in communicating with the Government as to the requirements of the electorate.

Mr. Just, organising secretary of the New Zealand Educational Institute, during his visit, met (by request) representatives of various trade unions and gave a short, but most interesting, address on several phases of education, for which he was accorded a hearty vote ' of thanks-

The Opua Dairy Company will pay out for last season Is o%d. Messrrs T. K. H. Sinclair, G. Feaver, J. Feaver, jiui., 11. M'Oann, and A. C Feaver were appointed directors, and Mr. M, J. ißrennan auditor. The manager (Mr. James Austin) wa*«anted an honorarium of £25, and tho chairman (.Mr. Sinclair) £2O. Mr. T. H. H. Sinclair was again appointed chairman. A convalescent home for, soldiers,'formerly a largo private residence, adjoining the hospital, was opened on Friday at Wanganui by the Acting-Prime Minister. It will accommodate 25 soldiers, and there is ample room for expansionSir James Allen and Mr. D. H. Guthrie left on Saturdav mornins to attend the funeral of Mr. H. J. H. Okey.—Press Assoc.

The Deputy-Mayor received the ..following telegram from the Hon- G # W Russell on Saturday:— "Please accept my sincere sympathy on tlie death of your member," Mr. H. J. Okey, which I deeply regret, He was a faithful and devoted servant of the people, and I sincerely deplore the loss your district ha? sustained." The following message was also received from the Hon. DBuddot—"Deeply regret to hear of the death of 'Mr. He was a good friend and faithful public servant. Please convey, if you will, my sympathy In his family in their great loss." The Emerald Lights' entertainment at Good Templar Hall to-night. Go along for a merry time.

Members of the Equitable Building Society of New Plymouth (Second Group) are notified that subscriptions will be due and payable to-day, Monday, September 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 8 p.m. —Advt.

Oh, what a blessing to possess Provision for each winter stress; A well kept home where you obtain Snug shelter from the wind and rain. . A. coal fire always burning bright, To cheer you from the gale swept night; And when you're sick with cold, are

sure, Of warmth and 'Woods' Great Pepper' 1 mint Cure. --

The Thames fishermen get 2d for a big schnapper. By the time the ifish reaches the Taranaki consumer the oost is from Is fid to' 2s.

The presence of some light-fingered in- j dividual in certain quarters of the Fitz"roj district is causing some disquiet amongst residents in the locality, "Recently some sundries disappeared from amongst builders' requisites on a section where building were in progress, and the latest victim of the menace is a thrifty and industrious resident ■who was taking a particular pride in some good specimens of broccoli, which hitherto he has not been very successful in cultivating. His chagrin may be imagined when, on going out to cut one* for the §unday dinner, he found lis plot had been denuded of every broccoli head, and not a footprint left visible that would offer even the faintest clue to the identity of 1 the culprit.

The Citizens' Band gave a very enpoyable recital at Pukekura Park yesterday afternoon. There was a large attendance, arid the items presented were much appreciated. As a tribute to the memory of the late Mr. Okey, the band p'ayed Boyer's "Garland of Flowers." Other items included in the programme Were:—March, "The Guards' Parade" (Farrell); quickstep, "Honor Bright" (O'Leary); grand overture, "Raymond" 'Thomas); trombone solo,, "Alice, Where Art Thou?" (Ascherj, soloist Bandsman A- Handley; cornet solo, "When You Come Home" (Squire), soloist Mr. F. W. G M<Leod; and "The Lord's Prayer" (arr. M'Lcod). The collection, which was divided between the Park and the band's funds, amounted to £ll 17s.

At the Hawera Magistrate's Court on Friday, charges under the licensing Act and War Regulations against Richard Joyce, barman, and Eugene Joyce, licensee of the Qkaiawa Hotel, were heard. The first charges taken were against ■Richard, who was charged on four informations of (V) supplying liquor to William John Mason Graham, Norman Cobur, Joseph Howard Andrews, and Horace Summers, persons apparently under the age of 21, not heing resident on the said licensed premises or bona fide guests or lodgers; (2) of selling after' hours; (3) of permitting "treating." Pleas of not guilty were entered ip. each of the four informations. On the first charge the Bench imposed a fine of £5, with costs ('l7s) and witnesses' expenses (£2 4s). On the remaining 11 charges he was convicted and ' ordered to pay the.Court costs (7s).

The Red Cross Mart on Saturday last was in charge of Section A of the com-, mittee, There is considerable rivalry between the various sections of the committee, who .work very strenuously throughout the week when it comes round to their turn to have control of the Mart ort the Saturday.- Good •>->- plies of cdiMe home-cooked foods are invariably gathered, but, notwithstanding this, it is never possible to meet the very heavy demand there is for homemad® cakes and such-like delicacies, and the committee would be grateful for gifts of these kinds. Flowers also are most acceptable, and find a ready sale. The takings on Saturday last amounted to something over £4O, of which £lB was taken at the flower stall and £1 from the sale of a fox terrier presented by Master Lock, of Fitzroy. A collision occurred between two motor-cars at about halfpast 4 on Saturday afternoon, at the corner of Devon and Eliot Streets. One of the cars belonged to and was being driven by Mr. Harper Lcppcr, who~was returning to ills home at Lepperton. The other car belonged to Mr. 0. E. Coldnck, Kaimiro. The latter car came out of E)iot Street from the direction of Gill Street, and apparently turned the corner too sharply, and a somewhat violent collision resulted. Mr. Lepper's car was badly damaged, the fore-part being completed buckled, and it had to be taken to the garage- Mr. Coldrick's car was more fortunate, and was'able to continue its journey. Fortunately, no one sustained any serious injury, Mrs. Lcpper, who was with her husband, received a nasty rfut on the neck from the broken wind-screen, and was somewhat shaken, and Mr. Lepper received a slight shock.

It is not often that a conductor lias to play two instruments and attend to the direction of the baud's selections as well, but this was the position of Bandmaster M'Leod at the recital in Pukekura Park yesterday. The regular player of what is known as the soprano cornet is at present indisposed, and as the nature of some of the items given almost demanded the use <jf such an instrument, Mr. M'Leod was obliged to put his own instrument down at intervals and take up the soprano. 'Mr. M'Leod having won Ms first championship on the latter, it is not surprising that he seemed to be quite at home with either cornet, but it was nevertheless, a somewhat unique position to be in, as a conductor generally has his hands full enough in an amateur combination, without the extra worry of handling two instruments. The soprano effects in the solo "Alice, Where Art Thou?" are decidedly pretty, and helped to put a finish on the composition.

"Massa Johnson." "Yes, Tambo," "Why aro so many people coming to hear us " "Because they want amusement, 1 expect." "Dat's time, massa, but not de right answer." "Why, then, what is the answer, Tambof "I'll tell you and them, massa, on the 19th, in the Good Templar Hall." Followers of the popular serial drama, "The Neglected Wife," who could not secure admission to> Everybody's on Saturday night, are reminded that tonight will foe the last screening of the finishing episode. On the same programme Douglas Fairbanks laughs and jumps his way through the five sparkling r.eels of "American Aristocracy."

The much-proclaimed and mysteri-ously-named "Emerald Lights" 'concert, about which so much curiosity has been aroused, eventuates to-night- The fixture will take place in the Good Templar Hall, and the whole of the proceeds will bo included in the Irish Day effort for the Bed Cross Committee. An entertainment of sufficient variety to please all tastes will be presented, and to meet the rush that is expected, the doors will ibe opened extra early. Full particulars appear in to-day's advertising columns. Sweets will he qpi sale.

Mokau residents will be interested to learn tbat W. H. Broome, tailor, New Plymouth, will be in Mokau on Wednesday next, Sept. 18, with a new selection of summer suitings. This will be a good opportunity for placing your order for a new suit or costume with a firm that is noted for really good tailoring. Any communication addressed care of the Accommodation House wiil lie attended to.—Advt.