LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 17 March 1919, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

In referring to the development by the ex-Kaiser of die mi]itan- power of Germany, in the course of his lecture on Snturday night, the Hon. J C. Herbsman said he liked to think of the German Army as "Old Bombastic Bill's humpty-dumpty." It had now had its great fall and been smashed to smithereens, and he was glad of the part America had had in the smashing. In the course of his audresß on Saturday afternoon the Hon. J, C Herbsman stated that there was no finer wool produced in the world than some of that grown in New Zealand. The Kaiapoi and Wellington rugs and blankets were superior to anything he had ever seen and yet nothing was known of them in America. The moral, of course, is obvious!

The Mayor has received advice that the following returned men will arrive by the mu.il train to-night: Whiteombe, Thomas. McLaughlin. Stanford, Pellew, Still, Walsh, Julian, Henricksen, flould, Haniblvn, Hogg, Kasper, Laii'd, Olliver, Morey, Bishop and Bird. As the outcome of a suggestion by Mrs Burgess arrangements have been made for the men to have tea at Hawera station- The matter has been taken up by the Women's National Reserve, who have been willingly granted the upe of a room by the Hitwera stationnwier. The officer in charge will be telegraphed to .at Patea stating that tea will : bi readv at Hawera and on arrival the men will be taken to the room and during their ten minute?' s-tav will be entertained to tea by the young ladies of the Women's National Reserve*.

On Saturday afternoon Mrs Chong had the misfortune to be knocked down in Devon street by a motor car, as the result of which she had to be taken to the Now Plymouth Hospital, where it was found that her condition was serious owing to shoek and injuries to the left arm and shoulder. Ou inquiry last night it was stated that a slight iaiprevement had taken place during the afternoon.

The tarred roads in South Taranaki are evidently becoming famous. Within the past week or two councillors and engineer* from the .South Island, from Stratford and Egmont have visited and examined the Wainiate County roads, and notification has been received that councillors from the Thames County and FoaUic-rston propose paying a visit to this locality within the next week or two—Star.

At Pateß on Thursday, W. C. Hancock. licensee of ths Masonic Hotel, was convicted of celling liquor at unauthorised hours. It was charged that the offence occurred 011 a Sunday morning, and there were, seven complaints. The Magistrate regarded it as a had case, calling for the endorsation of the license, and directed that the register of licenses be produced at next sitting of the Court, when the Magistrate will give judgment. Says the Wanganui Chronicle:— 'Chancellor Bradford for more than an hour cast a spell over his audience, not only by the thunderous force of his arguments, but by the magnificence of his oratory. Never has a speaker so earnest, so fluent, with such personal magnetism stood in Wanganui. His speech was the product of a great mind delivered in language so simple, so perfect, so convincing, that it could not fail to inspire all those who heard it." Dr. Bradford speaks at the New Plymouth Chautauqua this afternoon and evening. A striking instance of the serious stage to which pillaging of overseas cargo hijs developed came to light in the goods-shed at New Plymouth on Tuesday afternoon. Four eases consisrr.ed to M«srs P»awles and Bawlea, Stratford, were opened for Customs examination and it was found that the contents of three cases had been tampered with and that articles to the retail value of between £6O and £7O were missing. The eases bore fairly plain marks that shewed thev had been opened. It is stated that a number of similar cases of stealing have been discovered in consignments of sroods arriving at New Plpmouth within the last month or two. The drapers appear to be the main losers.—Post. '•Wherever the New Zealanders have fought, they have proved themselves to be boys of the bulldog breed. Gallipoli a failure! Wo don't look at it that, way. If Gallipoli was a failure, then we shall call the retreat from Mens n,'failure! Whatever the mistakes at Gallipoli, they were not contributed to by the bovs who fousjht Gallipoli has written the name of Australia arid New Zealand imperkhably on the scroll of fume, and will rank in history with Paladava."—Mr Hcrbsraan, at Chautauqua on .Saturday evening. A letter received in ffawera by last week's mail from Mr R. H. Nolan says, among other things; "I am longing for the day when the Soldiers' Olub can close down. The General says that 1 must keep it open till the last man is evacuated, and that will probably be six or eight months yet, and then it will take some time to get rid of everything and reinstate the four buildings. With ordinary luek we expect to get another f-'OOft to 10.000 away in February, which ought to lighten our work here. We have had between 300 and 400 prisoners of war, which wns stippnsed to bo the lot, but there are another 150 to come wlifi wer' reported missing. Young Grant, of Hawera, who got a VC., has iust been in, being on Christmas leave. T.iutrert also got a V.C. So Hawera ought to be proud. On Christmas Day in London the War Contingent Association entertained five or six hundred men at dinner at 12.30, then a concert till 5 p.m., next tea, and then a dance, with supper, till midnight. Willio Morrisser. .Tim Onrfpbell, Cowper. Harry Grant, Bruce Douglas, and ft few other Hawe.ra boy 3 are on leave, and called vesterday.

The 2ST.>w Plymouth Citizens' Band journeyed to Inglewood yesterday afternoon, being conveyed thither by the Taranaki Motors' lorry, and gave a musical recital in the Recreation Ground. Favored with ideal rummer weather there was a very large attendance, and the musical treat provided was greatly appreciated, so much so that after playing the programme set out, numerous request items were played, the recital lasting nearly two hours and a half. In all about IS items were rendered, including English, Irish and 'Scotch selections, hymn'i and sacred selections Towards the close, Mr G. W. Young, Mayor of Inglewood, thanked the band or. behalf of the people of Inglewood, who, lie said, had thoroughly appreciated the performance. He hoped the hand did not. think too many special requests had been made, but it wa-3 so rarely they obtained a musical treat that they were determined to make the most of it. Mr P. W. 0. McLeod, conductor, returned thanks for the kindness tlmt had been shown the band. The collection taken at the gate totalled over £ls. Before leaving for New Plymouth the handymen were the guests of Mr E. C. Heel, of the Inglewood Hotel. The band were accompanied bV Messrs Sole (chairman) and H. E. Cattley (secretary) . A reminder is given of the Grand Irish National concert, to be hold in the Holland Hall this evening at eight o'clock. Some splendid talent has bee'.) secured as will be seen by reference to the programme on page one of this issue. The 'Borough Council require the services of a driver for roller. Particulars are advertised.

The Melbourne, Ltd., have opened <yut mother large consignment of children's combination sleeping suits in a nice quality striped flannelette, fit 3/6 the suit. These comfortable sleeping suite are designed from a splendid pattern, open a.t back and given a maximum of comfort. A clioice Ngaevc dairy farm for sale as a going concern, is advertised on page one, by W. HI and A. McGarry, Eltham. Members of the Equitable Building Society of New Plymouth (Second j Group! are notified that subscriptions will be due and payable to-day. Monday, March 17, 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. There is only one SANDER EXTRACT, and that is why the people reject the manv inferior and harmful substitutes and ' just as goods. PANDER'S EXTRACT is free from the objectionable qualities of the common eucalyptus, sprains, eczema, etc. Insist on the i Sander's Extract cures all infectious dis- j eases, all winter ailments.- ulcers, burns, j GENUINE SANDER'S EXTRACT,