LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 18 September 1919, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Lyltelton goal, as a general prison, will lie closed witliin two months. Some of the prisoners will be removed to Paparoa, prison farm, and the others to Auckland goal—Press Association. As a labor-saving devise the electric trolly now being used on the Wellington wharves is s. serviceable power venicle. On Monday last one of the trollies was observed pulling no fewer than five heavy tracks laden with 21 bales of flax'. Not only could it easily pull the load, but the trucks travelled at least four times as quickly as they would if man-drawn.—Dominion. Mr. S. G. Smith, in the House on Monday, urged upon the Minister the desirability of extending the operation of the law to give relief to widowed mothers who have lost thtir o.'ily sons at the front. lie would like the Minister to give this matter consideration Mr. lierries: Jt is being considered. Mr. Smith said that the repatriation committees in Taranaki were giving satisfaction. There were 110 vexatious delays such as apparently were being experienced in other districts. While driving a motor car near Bell Block on Tuesday afternoon, Mr. W. F. Kelly had to pass Mr. Kcndrick's motor hus, which was- taking the centre of the road. Mr. Kelly sounded a warning, but as the bus did not give way soon enough he drew partly off the metal so as to have ample room for passing. Unfortunately, mis car skidded and swerved against the front of the bus, with the result that the car had to be sent to New Plymouth for repairs. Mr. Kelly continued the journey by means of a taxi. "That a geological survey of the Dominion should be underui;ei, a; unco to locate coal and ot\ :r minerals that may be in payable quantities,'' was a remit from Taranaki plumed heto.'e He New Zealand Farmeis' Union Confer, once on Tuesday. Mr. W. A. Hanks (North Canterbury) suggested thai, a soil survey should be made tv'ougitoiii the Dominion. The president (Sir James Wilson) quite agreed with the [ail, r proposal, and said it was most i:;, u :, that it should be carried out. 'i ii i-.. mil was carried with the addition of the provision that the Agricultiu.-i Department be asked to have a comprehensive soil survey made of the Dominion. Last summer the Citizens' Band paid several visits (0 country towns for the purpose of giving Sunday concerts. These were much enjoyed and appreviated by those who were able to hoar them, and already requests have been received for visits during the coming summer. The band contemplates extending the practice this season, and will be pleased to hear from country centres which would like a visit. Any district within reasonable reach of the town which would like a vL-.it from the band should therefor!*, communicate with the secretary, Mr. Cattley, as soon as possible so that dates may he arranged. The usual procedure is for local committees to ariange for a collection i o defray the, band's travelling expenses aiul to provide them with some refreshment. The bandsmen are pleased to give (heir services, though it must be understood that Sundays are the only days they can get away. Here's a Test that anyone can apply to D. and >T. McCallum's: Perfection. Compare Perfection with any other brand of Whisky in the Dominion, at any price—higher or lower than that charged for Perfection. The deep, mellow, fully matured qualities and smoothness of taste of Perfection Whisky will prove how very much superior is this well known brand to the rest. Not only will you enjoy your first drink of Perfection but judicious use will be of benefit to your health—a final lest of this Whisky's age, purity and maturity. Make the Test to-day! Cooke and Co., Albert street, Auckland; Messrs. A. Hatrick and Co., Ltd., wholesale distributors, Wanganui. |For Chronic Che3t Complaints I .Wood's Great Pegijermiat-pure.

IVsaere Dairy Company will pay out 2s i 3-1 Oil per lb of butter-fat for this season. This is probably the top payout for Taranaki this season. Messrs John Dunn, Son and Co., New York, in a recent cablegram to Messrs Brown and Dureau, Wellington, referred to the sterling-dollar exchange problem in the following terms: "There is every indication of a low rate of conversion ruling for some time to come." A special meeting of the Masterton Borough Council is to be held shortly to discuss further loan proposals. The proposals embrace £27,000 for extension of the gasworth, £37,000 for footpaths, kerbing, and construction, and £37,000 for river protection works, making approximately £IOO,OOO. Preparations for the sale of work to ; be held this afternoon at Holy Trinity Church, Te Ilenui, are now complete, and the Ladies' fiuild of the parish is 1 to be congratulated on a very effective ■ display of goods. The proceeds of the sale will be divided equally between , the Taranaki Backblock Pension Fund and the Parish Vicarage Fund. The ■ guild stall is well supplied with use- • ful articles of all kinds of good material I and excellent workmanship. A large quantity of children's garments will | make a special appeal to mothers. The 1 fancywork stall is the special feature of i the girls of the district, and reflects ; great credit upon all concerned. The t display is specially attractive. Other stalls containing produce of all kinds, ■ flowers, plants, and lollies, are pro- ■ vided. The hours of the sale are from . 2.30 to 0, and from 7to 10 p.m. During . the afternoon tea will be obtainable. at a small charge, and in the evening a re- ! freshment department will be in capable ■ hands.

Owing to unforeseen circumstances, the Ball Committee of the Star Foothall Club has decided to forego holding a hall in the Coronation Hall, ana have decided to hold a dance in the East End Pavilion, on September 25. The price of admission has been reduced, viz., double tickets 4s fid, ladies' 2s, gent's 3s. All purchasers of tickets can on application to the sellers obtain a refund of the difference in the prices. Excellent music will be rendered by Mrs. George's orchestra, and a first-class supper will be provided by the ladies' committee.' The floor arrangements are in the hands of experts. A reminder of the sale to close the estate of the property in Devon Street west, known as "The Grange," appears in this issue. This sale offers the public the pick of some of the few available town properties on high ground and with a warm and commanding outlook. The sale is at Webster Bros.' mart on Saturday, 27th inst. Don't mis 3 hearing the talent from town at the grand concert in the Hempton Hall, Okato, on Thursday, October 9. The treat of a lifetime. Tito Railway Department officially notificn in this issue the extra mail train service between New Plymouth and Wellington as from Monday next. A monster Labor reunion is to be held on Lalior Day at Pukekura Park, details of which are advertised. A social and dance will be held at the Coronation Hall in the evening We are asked by the Vicar of St. Mary's, New Plymouth, to state there will he no confirmation classes this week.