LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 2 September 1919, Page 1

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Details ex the Athenio will arrive toirglit (Tuesday), by the mail train. Cabled advice has been received from tiift Admiralty that the New Zealand minefields are mow clear and the navigation restrictions of the areas mentidied are removed.—Press Assn. A man named Jack Johnson was arrested last evening by Detective Fitzjiibbon on charges of breaking, entering, end theft. Accused will be brought before the Court this morning. Some fast travelling times between Etham and Wellington have been set up recently by local motorists (says the Argus,. One claims to have completed the trip in just under six hours, and another in five and a half. The distance is cons'derably over 200 miles The rather unusual sight of father and son playing in a Cup football match was witnessed recently at Patea. Onlookers were divided in their verdict as to whether the father or the son played the better game of the two, but one and all Rgreed that both played sterling football without any shadow of doubt.

At the Kaupokonui Dairy Factory meeting yesterday, Mr. W. D. Powdrell, referring to the obligation New Zealand was under to its fighting men, said a good deal could be done for the returned men by those who stayed at home al little cost to themselves, if only by guaranteeing a man's account at tba bank or advancing monoy at a low rate of interest.

The matter of suitable notice boards at the danger spot* on the roads were touched upon at the Taranaki County Council meeting yesterday- Cr. Simpson said he had always understood that the rod triangle that were put up were a warning to motorists, who were required at such places to give good signals with their horns, but he had noticed repeatedly that cars went past them at considerable speed without more than d gentle "toot," and sometimes no warning sound at all. That the English brides of some of our returned soldiers are not lacking in resource wr. shown by one of them at Taumarunui. She was travelling down with her infant child from Te Aroha to Wellington, and hod to put .the night in at Taumarunui. A man who assisted her to put her luggage on the train m;stook the express, and alio found n few minutes after the south express had left that she was on the one bound north She hastily got her luggage and baby together, jumped into a motor car, and caught the train at the next station -b rather smart performance, considering she had never made the journey before and was hampered by the baby and the luggage. . i A practical science course for teachers, to enable them to sit for teachers' certificates, was commenced yesterday morning at the New Plymouth Technical College, under the auspices of the Taranaki Education Board. . The instructors in charge of the various branches are Messrs H. C. Johnson, W. E. Burley, J. VV. Connell, and R. Syme. . Mr. A. L. Mnore, Director of Technical Education, welcomed the teachers on behalf of the Board, and stated that the instructors and the Board were very keen to assist them to better fit themselves to carry out their important duties. It is hoped tiiat the course will develop info a regular annual fixture.

When the question of plena for public conveniences was mentioned at last night's meeting of the Borough Council, the engineer said the plans were all ready, but it was a question of getting blue prints before tenders could be called. "We are just waiting to got a day's sunshine in order to make the prints," said Mr. Cook, "and if we don't get it we shall have to send them to Wellington and get them done by electricity." Amidst some laughter, the Mayor remarked that the engineer was getting rather dismal, and he thought he could count on getting sufficient sunshine to do the work. The engineer said he had made a start yesterday morning, but did not get sufficient sunshine to do much.

The general committee in charge of tip arrangements for the Returned Soldiers' Ball are determined to spare no effort that will go towards making it a thorough success. Special committees have teen set up to go into the various matters, such as decorations, etc., aad by this method, it is felt that there can be no possibility of anything being a\ crlooked. The ladies' committee has met with a very liberal response to its appeal for donations for the supper, but anyone who has not yet given and would like to do so, is asked to communicate pith Mesdaflies B- A. Walker, 0. H. Weston, A. Alexander, or H. S. Brookman. Quite a feature of tho ball will bu the lighting effortß which are being ff.ade one of the special attractions. The Melbourne Ltd.'s great end-of-sea-son sale enters into what might be termed its final session this week. It will be the last opportunity for buying at reduced prices and customers are therefore urged not to delay their purchases beyond Saturday next.

The house steward of the New Plymouth Public Hospital wishes to thank Mr Billy Pratt, of Bell Block, lor a girt of bulbs and native plants. A reminder is given of the special meeting of the New Plymouth Bowling Club to be held at the Pavilion tonight, for the purpose of considering proposals for a new site for the club's g.' cens.

Some exceptionally fine values in 9port coats for both women and children are being offered at Morey's—the drapers for value, No New Plymouth lady should miss this smart display. Some good values in children's woollen sports coats, too Bead Morey's advertisement in tbftjfepaper.

The Buick ears engaged in the Christ-clmrch-Timaru-Dunedin daily mail service are adding to the lustrous fame of the Bmek. They are giving magnificent service Never yet have they missed the ferry steamer. They are keeping the time-table. The mail car has never had its bonnet removed on the run. Arid, mark it well, this ordinary Biuck touring car, taken from stock, is daily carrying 17001bs.' weight from Cbristchurcu t) Timaru. What a proof of the reliability of the Buick! - And what a great service they are giving us, enabling newspapers and letters to he delivered m of yore, despite the railway "cut."*

There is only one SANDER EXTRACT, and that is why the people rejfcct tha many inferior and harmful substitute* and just as goods. SANDER'S EXTRACT is free from the objectionable qualities of the common eucalyptus, sprains, eczema, etc. Insist on th» Sander's Eitract cures all infectious diseases, all winter ailments, ulcers, bums, GENUINE SANDER'S EXTRACT.

When buying that Hot Water Bottle see that you get the North British Rub»er Co.'s pate it "Unique" stopper botlle. A little thing to look for—ft big thing to %i. VI Trailers. 4}.

The vital statistics for Hawera fo? August were as follows:—Births 11, deaths 7, and marriages 6. A poll is to he taken in Feilding on a proposal to erect a broken column 43 feet high as a war memorial. A land agent at Te Awainutu claims to have been responsible for negotiating the sale of £IOO,OOO worth of property during the past six months. Dairy cattle in the Wairarapa have been particularly free from disease in recent years. This has been due to judicious culling and selection. The breaking-up of the Thames Hauraki pumping plant, by means of which the unwatering of the deep levels in the Thames mines was carried out, is taking place. Three of the boilers' are" to be sent to Auckland, and used for steam heating purposes at tho Public Hospital and the Gostloy Home. The John McGlashan College in Duncdin is to be added to. A contract has just, been signed for the erection by Fletcher Bros, of a new block, fronting Pilkington street, at a cost of £9OOO. The work commenced this week, and is to be completed in February. Reports from Thames state that the Ashing industry is steadily going ahead. New boats are constantly joining the fleetj and a number of returned soldiers are now engaged in the industry. Recently the fish were rather scarce, but are now becoming more plentiful. The best catch for some time was 500 dozen fish, the result of one day's operations of one boat. , v ;^;. ;

At a recent meeting of the Te Kuiti Chamber of Commerce the president, Mr. A. L. Stedraan, referred to the necessity of having a bridge built over the Mokau River at Mokau to complete communication between Te Kuiti and Waitara. He moved that a letter be written to the Minister for Public Works asking him to provide a sufficient sum on the Estimates for the bridge. The motion was carried The Parliamentary Industries Committee, in their report to Parliament last evening, stated:—Evidence has led to the conclusion that it is necessary in the interests of the country to take into consideration the question of currency and. banking. The large number of subjects dealt with by the Committee and the demands made upon its time precluded the possibility of fully and properly considering this most important matter; but the Committee are of opinion that an exhaustive report should be called for. It is recommended that the Government cause to be set up a Select Committee of the House to investigate and report to Parliament upon the whole of the banking business of the Dominion. "Fairy Wonder" cleanser, the new scientific Dry Soap Washing Powder, is the great discovery of the age, and before long will be in the home of every up-to-date housekeeper in Australasia. It does its work cleanly, quickly, and eficctively. Besides that, it is the most economical in use, makes the clothes beautifully snow-white without the slightest injury, and leavw the hands beautifully soft and smooth. Be sure and give it a trial. All grocers have it.

The Taranaki Coursing Club announce that on Thursday next the Open Taranaki Stakes will be competed for at the Glenavon Enclosure, Smart Road, and on the Saturday a supplementary stake will form the attraction. Liberal prizes are offered. Nominations and acceptances close as advertised.