LOCAL AND GENERAL.
According to a press message, the Wellington City Council has enough coal in hand and in sight to maintain the lighting and tramway services till .the end of the month.
Advice has been received by the Defence Department that 110 men who arrived at Auckland by the Tahiti are coming south by the Rarawa, and will reach New Plymouth early this morning.
The Employers' Association have received a letter from Mr. McVilly, General Manager of Railways, on similar lines to that forwarded to Mr. S. G. Smith, MP., stating that goods to and from the breakwater are to be carried without restrictions.
The door takings at the Hawera Winter Show on Thursday totalled £139 10s, us compared with £BB 14s 3d for the corresponding day last year. The receipts for the two days totalled £IS2 7s 4d, as against £l2O 7s 2d in 1018, this despite the reduced railway services. A cable from Sydney states that the stud cattle sales showed a fall of 50 per cent, in the prices. Three Shorthorn (mils were sold, one on behalf of Mr. A McLean, of Greenhills, Hastings, realising 15-lgns., and one on behalf of Mr. K. D. McLean, of Hawkc's Bay 35gns.
A roll of honor, containing the names of 35 men from the llftugorei district who served their Kmpire in the great war, was unveiled .in the Upper Mangorei School by Mr. S. G Smith, MVP., in the presence of a representative gathering. The roll contains the names of eiaht men who made, the supreme sacrifice, and ui these six were educated at the Upper Mangorei School. Mrs. Burgess wishes to acknowledge with many thanks a donation of ,W> towards the Soldiers' Hostel from the W'\v Plymouth snb-eentre of the British Red Cross Socieiy; also a gift of £:>o from a lady who is verv intereste;l in the project, "Anonymous" £2 10s, Mr. Nolan £2 2a, Miss Deacon 7a Gd. Any gifts in the way .of house furnishings will be most acceptable. Linen, blankets, furniture, cutlery, crockery, and kitchen r.tensila will all be needed, and may be left at the Mayoress' office, H.E. Buildi»S*; telephone No. !)0.
The Clifton County Council yesterday leceived a letter from two returned soldier settlers in the Whangainomona atsLrict stating that, as their section got into such a mess while they were at the war. the partner who returned first had applied to forfeit the place, and, as jar its they knew, they had nothing to do with the place now. They had forwarded the council's letter re rates to the Minister for Lands, who would, no doubt, communicate on the matter. The council decided to take no further action. For Chronic Chest Complaints Woods' Great Peppermint Cum.
As an indication of the keen demand for land in Canterbury, especially by discharged soldiers, it is estimated tliat there will be close upon 500 applications for certain areas in the Cheviot district,, which are to be thrown open for selection shortly. A movement is on foot amongst the ex-members of the 40th and 47th Sections of the N.2 M.C, to establish a memorial to the late Kobert Vance, field secretary, V.M.C.A., who met with a tragic end at Awapuni Camp in October of last year. The "boys" feel it incumbent on them to do something practical to testify to their esteem of Mr. Vance, and it is proposed to erect a monument on his grave at Palmerston North. The boys of the sections mentioned received many kindnesses and favors at his hands, which eased the lot of camp life considerably, and it is confidently expected that liberal support will be accorded the movement.
During the hearing of the inquiry into the objections against the adoption of the one-man system of operating the tramways in New Plymouth yesterday, some references were made to men on the cars under the influence of liquor. Mr J. W i'oynton, S.M., took occasion to compliment the town on the small amount of drunkenness there appeared tu be. He said lie had seen very little evidence of drunkenness in the streets, and during the Winter Show week and on the King's and Prince of Wales' birthday occasion only two inebriates had been brought before him, one of whom was a Maori woman.
As to the flag which the citizens of l-e Quesnoy have made for presentation to the New Zealand Forces who relieved I lie town on November 4 last, Mr. W. H. George, the commissioner of ,the Y.M. C.A.. who was asked by M.' le Maire to take charge of the flag, states that he doeß not know what has become of it, but recommended when he left that it be sent to Mr. Mossey. It may be that the emblem was sent to the Prime Minister and that he is bringing it out with him. Mr. George says that the gratitude of the people of Le Quesnoy to the New Zealand soldiers is wonderful, and any New Zealander going to that place can rely upon having a good time.
How many hundreds of thousands of soldiers and others have been entertained m France, Belgium, Germany, and England by the Diggers' Pierrots could scarcely be computed, but returned ' Diggers" by the hundred have testified to the good show they put up. The mimes of the principal performers are: Private Stan. Lawson (Dunedin), female impersonator; Lieutenant P Hanna and Sergeant G. J. Fama (Wellington), comedians; Sergeant F. Perkinß (Dunodin), baritone; Private George Proctor (Dutiedin) and Sergeant S. Laalett Exton (Wellington), tenors; Private Roy Simpson (Auckland), basso; 8.Q.M.S. Charles St-obell (Goro, monologuist; Private George Russell (Wellingtotn), pianist; Private B. Cottier (New Plymouth), conductor. There is also an orchestra. The Pierots are to visit each of the four centres and give performances before disbanding. Why not include the main provincial towns? They would be welcomed like long-lost brothers.
A pretty war story full of pathos was told by Major J. B. Hine, M.P., at the unveiling ceremony at Huiroa on Monday (says the Stratford Post). Hassam | Mahomet is a little Egyptian boy whose parents were killed in the war, and in return for the kindness extended to him by the New Zealanders he used to do odd jobs in camp. He was such an obliging chap that in time the regiment became much attached to him, and when j the war was over and he was told that he would have to go back to his native place, B'eirouth, he wept until his little heart nigh broke. The officers could not bring themselves to enforce the decree, and it was decided, if possible, to bring him out to New Zealand. "So, boys and girls," said the Major, "some day you may meet Hassam Mahomet, and you will remember that by his industry as a sign of gratitude he was an example to all, even though an Egyptian boy!" The interest of the children was reflected in the longing expression in their eyes, find one must be quite sure that Hassam Mahomet will have a great reception should he ever strike out for Huiroa. Residents of the Westown district assembled in fores last night at the Westown Hall on the occasion of the public welcome that was tendered to the lads from the district—some 20 in nujnber—who have recently returned from the front. The hall was crowded. Mr. J. Lovell, chairman of the Westown Patriotic Committee, presided, and the first part of the programme took the, form of a concert, an excellent programme being arranged by Messrs J. Novell and W. Putt, in which the following took part: Miss Hope Asher (pianoforte solo), Miss Ruby Sole, Master Roy Sale, Messrs F. Asher, C. New, and J. Lovell (songs) and C. New (banjo solo), and the performers being encoredDancing was then commenced, Mr. N. Sole making an efficient M.C. Miss Rita Sole provided excellent music, extras being rendered by Miss Eva Hare. After supper, dispensed by the ladies, the chairman called on Mr. S. G. Smith, M.P-, who made a liappv speech, welcoming the men back and remarking that something more than lip service was necessary if tliev were to allay the spirit of unrest and discontent that was pervading the country. He touched upon New Zealand's wonderful record in, connection with the war, and said that the same unity that brought victory on the field was necessary to-day if the people were to reap the full benefits of that victory and enjoy lasting peace, He called for three cheers for the returned men, and they were heartily given. The' Melbourne, Ltd., draw attention t.o their fine stock of white and unbleached sheetings and table, damasks. Grey sheetings, 3s lid and 4s 6d; white, Us lid, 4s lid and fls lid; lovely mflrccrised table damasks, 3s lid to Gs fid.
Do you ever realise a third of your life is spent in bed? Then why fto.t buy the I aiding advertised by The Big Store, Waitara, on page four, and lie snug and cosy listening to the rain pat-, tering on the roof? It's grartdl Several parcels of wicker trays made hy soldiers at Haniner Springs have been forwarded to the Mayoress for sale nr. 1 may be seen at her office.
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