LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 20 September 1918, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A press message from Auckland states that the heavy gale on the west coast which prevented the Rarawa from crossing the Manukau bar yesterday afternoon, resulted in the jlelay of many sportsmen who were bound for the Ha* wera races.

An acjident that might have had serious results is reported by the Hawera Star to havo occurred near jSTgaere. A motor-car, in which were Messrs Hofobs and Waddell, overturned as the result of a tyre bursting. Fortunately, neither occupant received hurt beyond a severe shaking.

The Manaia Town Board election on Wednesday resulted as follows:—John Christie 151, J. J. Meldon 147, J. A. Tj'ansen 133, T. A. Bridge 131, J- B. Dunn 128, L, G. Neilson 104, W Taylor 102, C. F. Davis 95, G- £>. Gee 95, P. F. H&mmoifds 72, J. R. Stewart 71, A. J. Andrews 04. The first seven were elected-

The Ivaponga Town Board election on Wednesday resulted:—J. H. Guy 108, A. T. Bertie 92, 11. F. Forster SO, A. 11. Thomas S!), A. E. Waugh 83, L. Wickham 83, (i. Death 77, R- Law 70, A Melville 6i>, C. <S. Walker 57, ft. E. Williams 47, A- E. King 80, P. H- V Harding 18. The first seven wera elected.

Father Kelly, of New Plymouth, was recently visiting in North Taranaki in connection with church matters. During his stay around Mount Messenger, he received donations of £1 is each from Messrs F, Sullivan, G. Howe, J. Pyburs, C. Westfield, and R. Oafson, in connection with the memorial to be erected in tlio Catholic Church, Foxton, to the memory of the late Catholic chaplain. Father Dore, who aaw service at the front and died a few months back at Foston. Sullivan and Rowe are settlers, and Pyburs, Westfield, and Carson are returned soldiers who realise the valuo oi the late lather Dore's woik, and considered it a [ji'ivilege and an honor to subscribe to the Foxton memorial.

Writing to his mother in Hawera, Private Owen McCarten, of the N.Z.F.A., tells, with interest, some incidents of a trip through Italy He says:—"We landed at Taranto, in the south of Italy. From there we went right through Italy over to France, to a rest camp at . Stayed there two days, and then crossed the Channel, landing at Southampton. Going through Italy was a great sight, although we were travelling in cheese trucks. We passed through some beautiful places, such as Genoa, Nice, San Reno, and the famous Monte Carlo- One would hardly know a war was on in Italy only for ?eeing so many soldiersEvery little inch of ground is cultivated, and it is all done by womenfolk. The harvest was in full swing. Some of our cojkies would be astounded to see how these people, cultivate the land. It is iust the same in France. The prettiest journey was, however, in Italy. We found things very dear on our tour, such as tomatoes (four for Is) and eggs (■3d each). . . . Our camp now is

very good, and the huts are more converient tlian at Featherston. The food is very good, and is supposed to be the best in England."

Don't be misled. The Liquor Petition docs not provide a fair opportunity of expressing your judgment on the Liquor question. It ia designed to trap the unwary. It professes to be democratic, but is in reality one of the most undemocratic proposals ever submitted to the people. It professes to give an equal chance to each of the three issues it advocates. It really provides that the votes on the proposals, National Continuance and National Ownership shall bo counted against National Prohibition, and if t'lus latter cannot, win against the other two, then, the Trade will go on as usual. In a word National Prohibition may fail to win. National Ownership may fail to win. National Continuance may fail to win and yet National Continuance has still jwon. This looks suspiciously like a loaded dice game. If you think so, sign the N.Z. Alliance Petition and refuse to sign that on behalf of Liquor. If voti have signed the latter under a misapprehension, ask your M.P. to 'have your name removed or send word to the N.Z. Alliance representative at once. 27

Tlieda Bara shows finally at Everybody's to-night in the brilliant Fox feature, "The Darling of Paris." It's a gem of motion pictiuc story and should not be missed. To-morrow's programme will feature the Vitttgraph picture "In the Balance," which introduces Grace Dajrmond, voted to be the most beautiful woman yet eean on the I picture screen. The new star -viH I pe l#uj£orte&Jb£ Wiffiai

A Sydney cablegram states ihf- f J.~- J fluenza, in a severe form, i throughout the Comm&mveaSJL > J"\ Public Service apd private firms 4 tIiJWHt. dicapped 1)7 large numbers of absentee victims.

"What an appalling waste takes place every day in our midst in the distribution of food stuffs among bakers, grocers, butchers, coal-dealers and milkmen," remarked Mr A. Spencer at the annual meeting of the Auckland Employers' Association. "Each tradesman has a few customers in eacb street, every round overlapping, thereby causing consequent loss of time and material. The whole work of distribution could be done in half the time and with half the hands if efficiently organised and the labor thus released could be profitably utilised in essential industries. It is only by real economy in every direction that the prosperity of this Dominion can be maintained and the people able to bear the burden of the ever-increasing taxation which will be imposed on them for manyyears to come."

The unfortunate experience of a man who had too much faith in other people's honesty was told to the Military Service Board at Auckland last week. The appellant, a CI man, with a sick wife and two children, (had purchased a small grocery business. Most of the people living in the vicinity were women whose husbands had gone to the war, and liberal promises to pay when monthly allotments were received led him to establish a credit business. When settlement of the bills was finally requested, however, there were many more excuses than payments, and he was compelled to sell out. "I lost my money, but I would not sue them when their husbands were away," he remarked. "I suppose it was my own fault for taking it for granted people were all honest." TTou won't make that mistake a second time!" remarked the chairman.

The Hon. George Fowlds, in a lecture delivered under the auspices of the Hamilton branch of the Workers' Educational Association dealt in a highly interesting manner with economio problems which loom large on the political horizon. Mr Fowlds stated that there would be great changes after the war, but few •had any idea as to what would be the nature of t'hoae changes. There was also a tendency in some quarters to belaud German methods in connection with education, but he hoped we would be careful not to follow too closely the German lead in this connection. They gave an undue prominence to "science," and so lost touch with liberty and justice. True education was not a matter of bread and butter, but it trained the student to get the best and highest out of life. The Scots' universities emphasised the humanities course, which by classes in mental ■ and moral philisophy sought to broaden humanitarian sympathies. This was also the aim of the W.E.A.; it sought to broaden out the mind of the student, to enable him to-enter into the view of the other man, to make the most of his own life, and to develop into a desirable citizen.

In connection with the Irish Bed Cross Day at the Mart, the pupils of the Sisiers of the Mission. Convent, New Plymonth, gave an entertainment in the Rolland Hall yesterday afternoon. There was a large audience, the hall being crowded, and all the items were warmly applauded.. The programme consisted of instrumental overtures by. the Convent orchestra. —Misses E- Mannix, M •Tines, and 3- McMahon (first violins), E. Hooper, P Hutchinson, and E. Smith (second violins), M. Hart ('cello), D Davis (mandoline), and H. Asher (piano); violin duets by Misses E- Mannix and M. Jones, ' part songs and choruses by the pupils, action songs by the junior pupils and also by the boys, monologues bv Miss P. Hutchinson (Miss D. Hodson, pi:mo), vocal duets by Misses A. Lindstroin mul Tv. Hynes and G. Hurley and E. Whittle, songs by I. George, Z.' Moverlev and E. Whittle", recitations iiv M- Fleming and M. Rogers. The juniors also save a very effective song and march, entitled "Good Night." Purser the concert little girls sold buttonholes, and at the' interval a decorated floral harp and a painting were auctioned. The proceedings concluded with the National Ar.them. The stage was very prettily, decorated, the central drapinsr being a large white flag bearing a red cross in the centre, surrounded with *fcamroek leaves. The total takings amounted to The Sisters desire especially to thank the Mavor (Mr- C. FT. Pnr<res=t and -Mr. W T. .Tennintrs. Arr.. for r.enerous donations, and the public who patronised the entertainment.

An impounding notice is mserted in this issue hv Mr. A. E. Walsh, poundkeeper, at TJahotn.

The patrons of Irish Day for Tied Cross funds on Saturday next .will be well provided for. The mart will contain poultry, meat, sweets, and other will be 011 exhibit-ion pictures showing an Irish colleen leaving Donegal Bay for America, where "there was bread and work for all. and the sun was always shining." An Irish jaunting-car will be seen, with a typical Dublin jarvey The dancing platform m Brougham Street will have pipers and dancers, showing how- some people can "foU it." All that is wanted is a fine day for a complete success. The extent of the work done by the Church of England Military Affairs Com--1 mittee in connection with the Church Army i•• not generally known. A recent report presented to the 'Standing Committee of the General Synod of the church shows that since the commencement of tli-i .war no less a sum than £32,553 has been received. Of this amount £9076 has been speni in erecting and furnishing institutions in New Zealand. The supply of stationery, books, magazines, ett., has absorbed another'£l33B, whi]e on the general upkeep of the institutes £1873 has been expended For the supply of comforts, stationery literature, and. games for troop and hospital ships £llsO was allocated. while £ 14,7*21 has been cabled' Home fit- the benefit of the men there and at (lie front. Of this amount £12,944 has been used for the erection and equipment of Chureh Army lint 9 in the battle areas for the use and benefit' of all soldiers, without distinction of rank or creed-

Do not make any other appointment for Monday night. Remember, you have a ticket for the social aud dance on Monday, 23rd September. The Taranaki Workers' Council social and dance promises to be the best ever attempted. Everything and everybody has been considered, and it only wants the public to roll «p and it will be a night to talk of. ilwsie the best: vocalism to enjoy. Come early and sts.v late. We have received a donation of £1 from Mr. James Hall, of Albert Road, for the Trawlers' TSind, and handed it to Mrs Cocker, treasurer of the fund. Nazol relieves cold iu the head and Xaaai Os torrt'