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LOCAL AND GENERAL.

To-day (Monday, October 21) being ilis anniversary of Trafalgar Day, flags will be llown over all public buildings in commemoration of the occasion Tho Methodist Church in Canada has launched a movement to combine the churches to light for the abolition of the present economic system of production for profit,-and replace it by production for use. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assoc. The unseasonable hailstorms that fell on Saturday and yesterday morning had a serious effect on some of the spring flowers and flowering shrubs that are now a feature of the New Plymouth gardens.

A'large number of people visited the breakwater yesterday to view the shipping. It is a pity that the War Regulations prevent any detailed references being made by the newspapers of the doings at the port, especially in view of the proposed important development of the port's facilities. The takings at the Salvation Army Allied Service Sunday was £-24 10s, which goes to help the New Plymouth self-denial appeal. The Army acknowledge the sum of £2O lis, proceeds of two beasts donated by Mr W. Freeth, of Pukearuhe, and sold by Mr. Newton King at Urenui yards.

In referring to donations made to the funds of the Taranaki A. and P. Socity during the past year, Mr. J S Connett (president) said at the annual meeting on Saturday, it was due to Mr Boon that he should receive the thanks of the society for allowing the year's interest on the sum of £BOO, due on the grandstand building at Waiwakailto, to stand as a donation to the funds of the society.

The death occurred yesterday morning suddenly of Mrs. T P Smith, of Buller Street, whose husband had been borough turncock here for many years past, but is at present m camp as it, member of the 48th Reinforcements. Deceased had been in indifferent health for the past few days, but had not been confined to her bed, and was in town on Saturday, Yesterday morning about 9 o'clock she complained of severe pains in the head, and Dr. Wade was sent for a little later, but death occurred about 10 a.m., before the doctor's arrival. The matter Ims been reported to the coroner, who will decide whether an inquest is necessary.

In the course of replying, on being re, elected president of the Taranaki A. aiid P Society on Saturday, Mr. J. S. Council said he was aware that, in the course of the recent contest for the Taranaki scat in Parliament,, the support of the members of the society had not been unanimously in his favor. lie had nothing to say against those who had voted for his opponent, and only mentioned the matter in order to say that he hoped politics would not be allowed to interfere with the interests of the society, and that, whatever the political views of members might be, he hoped tliev would all work 'harmoniously for the benefit of the society He incidentally stated that the only disappointing feature of the election to him had been the fact that 40 per cent, of tho country vote had gone to the other candidate.

Sensational particulars have been brought to light about the efforts of Colo's Italian accomplices acting on bohalf of the ex-Khedive of Egypt to buy Italian newspapers in 1915. They were revealed in the course of the evidence of a priest named Preziosi in a recent libel action. It appears, according to the 'Messaggero,' of Rome, ,and the 'Secolo,' of Milan, that Austro-German agents offered to buy those two newspapers for £320,000, but the offers were indignantly refused. A simultaneous attempt to finance a new journal failed, owing to the excessive demands ox a journalist, who demanded £120,000 in cash down instead of instalments, Signor Xaldi, the editor of the Rome 'Tempo.' founded, a few months ago, denies the story cf this offer, which the 'Messaggero,' however, confirms, adding that Scnsatov Anr.aratone was c'hosen to control the pro-Oerman journalist triTst.

"The Honor System" lias not gained the reputation of beint* "the greatest human story ever told" without some good, solid reason, The huge crowds that flocked to see the film in the main centres 0/ the Dominion are proof of the great human-heart interest of the stor.v Never has a dramatic photo-story caused such widespread enthusiasm amongst theatre-goers as this remarkable Fox feature. "The Honor System" shows in Now Plymouth at Everybody's to-mor-row and Wednesday.

The medals to he presented to the members of the winning team in the schoolboys' tug-of-war competition, which is to he a feature of the Band Carnival on Labor Day, are now on view in Mr J. Bennett's window. Mr. P. J. Flanagan, organiser, reports that, keen interest is being taken in the country districts. Waihi School and Technical College have already intimated that they are entering teams. Officials have been appointed .as follows: —Judge, Mr. E. Whittle; timekeeper, Mr. A. W. Jenkins; clerk of scales, JT. Christiansen. The conditions are: Teams of five boys, each avcrajrin" under 7st. The event will be decided 011 battens, pulls being limited to live minutes. Each team is asked to appoint a captain. Entries close on Friday next, at Bos 3fi, New Plymouth Post Office.

Pierrots are notified to attend a general meeting in the Soldiers' Jlub to-mor-rov; (Tuesday) at S p.m., to complete arrangements for Thursday's ball. On Friday a general meeting in connection with the surprise, packet scheme will be held, which every member is asked to attend.

Caroline AVells' gripping mystery-atory "The Mark of Cain," is the attraction at the Empire to-night and following two nights. This fascinating photo-play is by Patlie, with the two popular favoi lies, Irene Castle and Antonio Mpreno, in the leading parts.

"Xazol for Influenza and Catarrh." The ?\e\v Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., Stratford, wisli to fiot.ify clients that the- 1800 ewes they are offering at Mr. Edgar Hine's sale on Thursday next, the 24th of October, at noon,, are Lincoln fiomney ewes, not Komney ewes as previously advertised.

The Melbourne is the place for panamas—men's, women's, boys', and gihls'. These goods, imported direct from Japan, are in good shapes and fine weaves, and priced to sell quickly. For instance, children's (is od, boys' and'youths' Ss (nl. men's 10s Od, 12s Gd, IDs 6d, ladies' ;u od, 15s od, and 16s Gd. "NAZQL" for Influenza and Catarrh,

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Taranaki Daily News, 21 October 1918, Page 4

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LOCAL AND GENERAL. Taranaki Daily News, 21 October 1918, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL. Taranaki Daily News, 21 October 1918, Page 4

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