LOCAL AND GENERAL

Taranaki Daily News, 7 April 1919, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

A Maori was arrested by the police on Saturday for the alleged theft of J-7 10a from a man with whom he was sharing a room at the Imperial Hotel. He will he brought before the Magistrate this morning.

The first egg-laying competition held at Auckland concluded a few days ago, iuitl was wan by Mr W. Scott ('Mew Plymouth), whose team of birds laid ;i total of 1-20-5 eggs, and Mr J. Hawkins (Now Plymouth) was fourth, with 1120.

The Industries Committee of the House of Representatives will sit at the Borough Council Chambers, New Plymouth, on Monday next, April 14. to hoar evidence as to how the established industries of the Dominion can be stimulated or new industries'promoted. During a brief discussion at the meeting of the Moa Road District on the appointment of a representative to theInglewood Peace Committee, Mr J. B, Simpson stated that he was strongly opposed to the expenditure of rates ou peace celebrations while settlers on the by roads required metal It would be far better to give those settlers £4OO ■in metal as a memorial If the people required poaco celebrations they should find the money themselves.

In the case heard at Manaia last Court day in which John Parker, of Otakeho, contractor (Mr. Powell) sued Newton King and Thomas Hotter (Mr. O'Dea) for £3O for a horse killed as the result of an accident with defendant's motor car, which case the Magistrate decided in favor of the defer lants, the plaintiff has lodged notice of appeal together with the requisite security, and Die appeal will be heard at the next sitting of the Supreme Court at New Plymouth.—Star.

In the course of his report to the Moa Road Board on Saturday the overseer (Mr R. C. Gray), remarking or. settlers assisting to have their roads put in good order, said that all that some of them did was to place ohstables in the way, and if asked to come out and work on their own roads for the same wages that are paid all over the district, they would not hoar of such a thing. On one occasion where labor was required and a horse and dray the settlor could not come under £1 per day. This had to "re paid or the plant would have been held up longer than it was A member remarked that he thought it was only the merchants who were profiteers.

The New Plymouth Citizens' Band, under Conductor Mcleod, paid their long promised visit to Rahotu yesterday, the journey Iwing made by motor wagon. En route, a short programme was played at Oakum and Okato, Rahotu being reached in time for lunch. At 1.30 p.m. promptly the hand commenced its recital, a platform having been erected in tiie school ground. There was a verv largo attendance (several being present from «« far away as Kaponga), no fewer than ">D motor cars being assembled in the township. The recital was greatly enjoyed by all present, and the band were kept playing until 4.30 p.m., save for an interval for afternoon tea provided by the ladies. In all, 20 items were rendered, and at the conclusion of the programme a member of the audience expressed the thank's of those present for the recital which had been greatly appreciated. Mr F. W Q. McLco'd returned thanks on behalf of the band, ospecmllv than' 'ig Constable O'Neill. Messrs W 0. Green and A. \Y. Phillips for preparing the platform. A special collection in aid of the expenses realised £*S. Before leaving for town the members of the band were entertained by tho ladies to tea.

Sir .Tames .Allen, speaking at the unveiling of tlio Mangatoki vol] of honor nn Friday, said he was told that from Hit Mangatoki district the voluntary enlistment*) were probably greater than any other part of New Zealand Hu congratulated them upon that fact. Had ail other places responded as well there probably, would never have been any necessity for the Military Service Act. Rut common iustice demanded it. It was not right that all the eligible men frnr> on> district who voluntarily enlisted should he taken whilst those in other districts failed to do their duty. They had to put evervbedv on the came level. Some men who had gone away from this district would not come back. Ho regretted thejr loss, and sympathised with their kith and kin and friends They had, however consolation in the fact that they had done their duty; that rhev had made the sacrifice to save the peopl-3 of New Zealand and their country, and to win freedom and the right to do what we deem right under our laws and our own flair. 'Hie British fla<r was mod enough for us No one here Wanted the German flag- (Applause.) —Star. A feature of the Citizens' Ball in connection with the open'iig of the High School's new building was the decorations.' The assembly ball looked a picture with its vestoons of asparagus and vases of hydrangeas and autumn tinted foliase, and the effect was increased by the beautiful and varied colored (tresses ef the ladies. Supper was served in the large lining room of the boarding estab-; !i=hmont, the appearance of which had also been transformed by flowers, etcThe table decorations were narticularlv fine UeiiKr worked out in color schemes that wore as striking as they wore effective. The suppei arrangements could not have been improved in any w.iv, and the ladies' committee (wives of the citizens' committee and the board members, presided over bv the Mayoress) are to be complimented noon the great success achieved The ball was the most successful held in Now Plymouth for mini- mars. The M.'s C, were Messrs R TV. T). Dobertsou, A. M. Macftiarmid, R. T,, Humphries. C. K Wvnvard and ST. 0. Tlav. Tho. music for the dances was >v>ivcd bv "irs ReorT's orchestraTMrss ivero placed bv Misses T?. Hirst, ft. George, T. Kirk'by. and D. Bedford.

The silver cr.p donated bv the Moto mi fWailii) spttleri to the TCawaroa Parle Society is now on view in Mr T. Poitv's window The cup is for competition in the tnjr-of-war event for En iter Monday, to be won by any school twice in succession or three tiroes at intervals. Entries for the tufr-of-war and rclav vacs elope with the secretary, Mr 0- J. TTowartli, on Tuesday, April 15. CLINCHERS are the best cycle tyres for men who ride in all weather and on all roads. They stand up to the mo=f trvino' conditions, and are guaranteed six. nine, twelve and fifteen months. (I!) Every voter wild is interested in the continuance of the liquor trade should read the announcement appearing on page- C of this issue. CARE FOR YOURSELF AND OTHERS WILL CARE FOR YOU. ' Rexona Soap is the secret that makes many a complexion a thing of beauty and a joy for ever. Rexona Soap, Is Cd per tablet. Obtainable everywhere, '

"It does not matter what Ministry is in power," said the Hon. A. M. Myers recently; "it ifl quite clear to me that no Ministry can possess sufficient experience to do justice to the various problems that are presented from time to time without seeking the advice of experts from outside. I trust that the example shown by the Munitions and Supplies Department will be followed in future by whatever Ministry is called upon to sit on the Treasury Benches."

By the overseas mail a letter was received by Mr, V. Levy, a business man of Dannevirke and Pahiatua, from the Chief Eabbi in Palestine, telling him that his father, mother, and two brothers had died from starvation and exposure, as a result of their ill-treatment by the cowardly Turks. Mr. Levy's parents were Roumanians, and lived most of the lives in Egypt, but about twelve years ago they took up their residence in Palestine, and sinee 1014 (states tiie Dannevirke News) Mr. Levy has been unable to get word of them or any reply to his letters or inquiries regarding their welfare.

The Union Co.'s big cargo steamer Ltitrim, which commenced discharge of Now York Cargo at Wellington the other day, carries a pair of "paravanes," the ingenious torpedo-like devices that protect the vessel from mines. The London Daily Mail says:—The paravane saved us approximately £40,000,000 worth of besides merchant tonnage to an unknown, though enormous amount. Like many other great conceptions, the paravane seems a quite simple thing. Hawsers' with kites at the end of them are put into the water on each side of a ship. As the Bhip moves along the pull on the kites tighten the hawsers, which stand out in a straight line on either beam and sweep up any mines that may be met with. A siensational incident occurred in the Auckland harbor on Monday. As the Wakatere was bound for Thames, she ran down and cut in two a din»hy anchored about 300 yards off Devonport. The occupant of the dinghy, Mr. Henry R. Hobson, a railway guard, was Ashing, when he saw the Wakatere ap-1 proaching dangerously near. Realising! that a collision was inevitable he threw off his coat, dived overboard, and swam clear. He was picked up by a rowing boat and taken ashore none the worse for his immersion. • Mr. Hobson lost I his coat with its contents, and his fish-1 ing gear, which he valued at £2 10s. The dinghy, which was broken to pieces was valued at £l4. The Wakatere' stopped, but after ascertaining that Mr Hobson was safe proceeded on her way.

A series of meetings are being held this week throughout Tatanaki advocating National Prohibition. A strong platform is taking the field. The speakers include Rev. 0. W. Howard vicar of Stratford, Rev. R. B. Tins-lev', T> Boris Gordon, Dr. Steven, Mr V Moss, L.L.8.. Mr A. H. Johnstone, LL.B.j Mr K. Masters (chairman Taranaki Education Board), A. Morton (chairman National Dairy Association), Mr W- D. Powdreil (chairman Patea Freezing Works Company and Kaupokonui Dairy Company), Mr. 0. Hawken (member of the Beard of Agriculture), and other well-known representative men. Never before has such an array of men and women advocated any cause in Taranaki. The church,, medicine, law, education, agriculture and commerce, are all in evidence.' A full list of the meetings will be seen in the advertisement on our front page. Meetings are bein? held tonight at Eltham, Tikorangi, Bell Block, Onrrinsrton Road and Kemont Village, fn addition to the addresses at the Oakura meeting, Miss Cocker will sing.

Mrs Rankin, a lady journalist from Queensland, who has teen doin? excellent work on the liteTary staff of the Efficiency Board, will speak to-night at Rltham. She has the reputation' of bein? a bright and convincing speaker, making a special appeal to the women Mr* Rankin will deal with the latest liquor inaccuracies and fallacies. Mill Masters, chairman of the Taranakl Hoard of Education, will take nart in the Triectin?. Mrs Rankin will ho at Mnnaia on Tuesdav afternoon speakinjj in the Octacon at 9..10 o'clock, and at fnsrlewood Town TTall in the evening coming on to New Plvnv 'h for Wnducsdav. and speaking in the Empire Theatre at 8 p.m.

Messrs Nolan and Co- will sirbmH to auction to-day the houee'-old furniture and effects of Mrs M. Gilbert, at the corner of Dawson Street and 'Esplan.xde New Plymouth, the sale commencing at 1 o'clock.

On Tuesday evening Messrs A. Morton, K Sangster and other speakers will address Tariki residents at 7.30 and Ratupikn residents at S o'clock, on behalf if the 'Efficiency League. Men who require pure all wool flann»i undershirs should make a point of seeling the following goods at the Melbourne Ltd.: Heavy plaiding flannels, O.S size, 9s 6d; Shetland and Orknev flannels, full size, Os 6d. These flannel? are all pure Petone make, and are steam shrink before leaving the mills. A migration on a huge scale is being prepand bv country residents on the coast, from Urenui in the north to Opunake in the south. Motor ears, 'buses, converted freight lorries, trains an.l horse vehicle* will be all requisitioned. The dav is fixed for F-fister Monday at the Kawaroa Park Picnic. A full dav's entertainment will be jriven in the grounds —watch for the publishing of the programme. Free accommodation will be prpvided for all vehicles-