LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 9 June 1919, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A public meeting at Patea has decided to support the Borough Council proposal to raite £6OOO for improving the -water and drainage system.

It is announced in this week's Gazette that, owing to the severe outbreaks of rabies in England and Wales, the importation- of dogs from Great Britain Is prohibited until further notice.

The question of straying Btock was once more before the Clifton County Council on Friday. Cr. Musker said he had two men who were prepared to act as rangers in his part of the county, and their services were readily accepted for that work.

The Auim people have raised over £3OO towards the memorial to the fallen eoldiera which they intend erecting in the school grounds. The'memorial will take the form of a monument with the figure of a soldier in khaki on top and the names of the fallen engTaved on the base.

"The most one-eyed parochial proposal [ have ever met!"—this remark was made by Mr. T. A. Winks at the meeting of the Hawera County Council on .Saturday when the Taranaki County Council's new by-law, under which vehicles must be licensed and pay a fee, was read. The by-law, however, was not allowed to go without a word of commendation, and when the exceptions,' — wheelbarrows, handbarrows, and bicycles —were mentioned there was a murmur of approval, and one member remarked: "That's good." An accident occurred on Friday afteraoon between a motor car and a motor cyclist and passenger at the bend in St. Aubyn Street by the Terminus.' Hotel. In avoiding the motor car, the cyclist was crowded over to the footpath and struck an iron verandah post at the Terminus Hotel, the riders being thrown heavily to the ground. 6. Tucker, the rider, received a nasty wound above the right eye, and Uridge, the passenger, a sprained ankle and minor bruises. Both the injured men are making excellent progress.

Says the Hawera Star:—The New Plymouth Chamber of Commerce is taking action in respect of train services, una, as the general manager is expected in New Plymouth at an early date, it is probable that he will be asked to receive a deputation. Similar bodies representative of the interests and needs of South Taranaki should be on llieir guard. Experience shows that the requests of New Plymouth usually leave out of consideration the convenience of people at this end of the district.

A motorist writes complaining of the way in which motor lorriea and traction engines monopolise the centre of the main roads, declining to give way for other traffic. Ho also inquiries why "a poor worn-out and travel-stained Elizabeth on four wheels is mulcted in half a dollar when she cannot do more than 20 miles an hour, while a spruce motor cycle doing 00 miles.' an hour has only to pay sixpence." Another grievance complained of is cars using dazzling lights, and lie urges that by-laws relating thereto should be enforced. Tho New Plymouth branch of the Women's National Reserve held another very successful gathering ou Saturday afternoon for the purpose of entertaining the wives and mothers,' of soldiers in the district. The function took place in the Whiteley Memorial Hall, which had been beautifully decorated and looked very bright and attractive. The Mayoress (Mrs. C. H. Burgess) received and welcomed the guests, of whom there were a large number. A most enjoyable time was spent. An appropriate address was given by the Ven. Archdeacon Evans', and a number of items were given, which were greatly appreciated. The guests expressed their gratitude for the Reserve's thoufrlitfulneai. Afternoon tea was dispensed. The Salvation Army Band commenced their series, l of special meetings on Saturday night by a monster open-air rally in Brougham Street, where a musical programme was rendered before a large crowd, who listened attentively to the various items rendered, and a good response financially was made, over £8 10s being thrown into the ring. The meetings yesterday were well attended, both morning and afternoon, and a very large crowd attended at night, when a service of song entitled "The Wreck of the Wairarapa" was rendered. The band deserves every credit for the services they render from time -to time, and are worthy of every support. It is hoped that the final meeting, which takes place in the Good Templar's Hall to-night, when tho band will render a first-class programme of muuc and song, will produce a good response towards the fund for purchasing new instruments, ol which the band is in need.

For men's wear silk sport collars still continue in high favor. Without ft doubt this fashion is most scndble, and is destined to have a long run. The Melbourne Ltd. have full stocks in white tussore and cream Fuji silk, all silk throughout, at Is 6d and Is lid,

Taranaki is rapidly coming into prominence as a stock centre, but the trouble is that there are insufficient freezing facilities. Recognising this, the Farmers' Meat Company, with commendable enterprise, are launching out on a comprehensive extension scheme, and elsewhere in this paper it shows the need for subscribing without delay to the now issue of £50.000.

The Trentham, Dominion Scholarship Art Union closes on the 30th June, and a big effort is being made to sell as many tickets as possible before the end of the month. Tickets at Is each are 011 sale all over the Dominion, and every ticket has an equal chance of winning over £6OOO worth of prizes. Velveteen is queen of fashion to-day! [t is the ideal fabric for women's and children's dresi.es. It's rich lustrous colors are most 'attractive—it wears and washes like print, while the prices quoted by the Big Store, Waitara, are even lower than you expect. Send for patterns

A telegram from Auckland states! that at M&ungaturoto an infant, William Woods, aged 18 months, died as the*result of drinking kerosene. The entries for the Taranaki Agricul-' tural Society's Show to be held at the Coronation Hall this week, constitute a record. There are 150 more entries in the poultry section for which many valuable specials have been offered for competition. These a»e on view in the' window of Mr H. Cocjcer. Sir James Allen stated on Friday that H.M.S. Hew Zealand is not going to make two trips to the Dominion, but one only. The first trip has been postponed and when she comes she will bring Lord Jellicoe. Sir James Allen said he had no further information with respect to the date of the visit.

The New Plymouth Trustees of the Efficiency Board met on Friday morning, there being present: Messrs. T. Furlong (in the chair), E. Whittle and F. J. Hill (secretary). The secretary submitted for consideration several matters arising out of correspondence received since the previous meeting. Altogether 20 letters dealing with affairs incidents 1 to soldiers on active service weer read. Becommend-t ations were made in cases requiring attention, and the secretary reported that he had already givtn attention to several matters. The chairman gave an exhaustive review of the work dime by the board since it was set ap, and votes of thanks were passed to various people and concerns who had assisted the board in carrying out its work.

The usual monthly meeting of the Taranaki Workers/ Council took place on Friday evening. Correspondence was read from Mr Buckeridge, organiser for the Farmers' Union, in connection with an address to be delivered to the unions at a later date. It was resolved to convene a meeting of workers to hear the farmers' side of the Labor question. Jklr R. J. Clarke, workers' representative on the Separation Committee, reported on the work done by the body, setting out the usefulness of the committee and mentioning many instances in which great good had been accomplished, and also the courtesy extended to him by the other members of the committee. The council heartily endorsed the report.

A large shed on the property of Mr R. Patterson at Tarata was totally destroyed by Are on Wednesday, as well as a milking machine and engine, separator, large quantity of oaten hay, and several farm implements. It appears that a grandchild about seven years of age dropped a lighted match in the shed find that a quantity of hay became ignited. The boy made strenuous efforts.' to overcome the flames but without avail, and then ran to the homestead for assistance, there being no one else In the shed at the time. In the meantime the fire had spread to such an extent that it was impossible to combat the flames.', the building and contents as already estimated being destroyed. The shed was insured in the Phoenix Office for £6O, but there'was no cover on any of the contents. It is estimated that Mr Patterson's loss will run into £3OO.

The Farmers' Co-operative Organisation Society draw attention to the clearing sale of pedigree and grade Holstein dairying stock of Messrs Seidel and McCormack, to be held at Eltliam on the 18th inst. The stock are all in excellent condition and have put up some excellent milking records during the past season. Those desirous of building up their dairy herds should make a note of the date and attend this sale.