LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 18 October 1919, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A member of the crew of the Karamea was brought before Mr J. R. Cattley, J.P., in the Magistrate's Court yesterday morning, on a charge of drunkenness. Accused .was fined ss, in default 24 hours' imprisonment. ■ On Monday last, whilst endeavoring to avoid a horse that had swerved across the road, Mr W. B. Powdrell ran his car into the side of the bridge near Riverdale factory. The rail was broken and the car and occupant were prevented from falling into the stream below by one wire only. Fortunately no one was hurt and very little damage done, says the "Witness.

At a meeting of the West End School Committee last night, Mr W. W. Thomson presiding, it was resolved to hold a children's Gala Day at Kawaroa Park on Thursday afternoon, Dc-omber 11th., in aid of the school funds., particularly funds for the presentation of arizes. The president and several Members of the Kawaroa Park Committee were present and promised their heartiest cooperation.

The Salvation Army will hold a street collection to-day in aid of the Self Denial Fund, the necessary permission having been given by the Bor-' ough Council. The Army's activities ave so well known that it is scarcely necessary to remind the nublic of the extremely useful work it 1 " does in the lower grades of social life, which otherwise would be neglected. The Army reaches a class which to other religious hody reaches, through its prison gate work, its inebriates' home, its shelter and food depots, industrial institutions, labor bureaux", children's homes, maternity homes, etc.

A meeting of those interested in the beautifying of Mt. Bryon was held in the Borough Council chamber last night There was a very satisfactory attendance, Mr W. A. Collis, as chairman of the Borough Council Reserves Committee was present. After some discussion it was decided to form an organisation to b e called the Mount BrVon Beautifying Society, and the following officers were elected: President, Mr A° S. Brooker; secretary, Mr L. Hammondcommittee, Messrs E. Jackson, J. Boswell H. L. Northern, W. Buckle, and D. Gillespie. It was decided that the committee should meet on the reserve on Monday afternoon at 5.15. A vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Collis for his attendance and advice:

At Thursday's meeting of the executive of the Taranaki Farmers' Union, the president said that he had received a. telegram from Sir James Wilson askmg the executive to pass a resolution protesting against the continuation of ihe embargo on the export of hides and iskins. In the course of a discussion; in which tiie embargo was condemned, Mr Lambie said it was an impudent, barefaced robbery. Mr Maxwell moved that the secretary telegraph the Prime Minister that. the Taranaki executive emphatically protests against any continuance of the embargo on hides and skins on the ground that it is unjust to the producers, a great loss to' the country in finance, and has proved to be of absolutely no advantage to consumers. _ Mr Lambie seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. The Minister for Lands (Mr D. H. Guthrie) Ims written to the Taranaki Farmers' Union acknowledging the exi eeutive's resolution with reference to the subdivision and roading of the Parihaka block for the settlement of returned soldiers, and stating that the views of the executive would receive every consideration. Writing further in regard to this matter, the Minister stated that on enquiry he found that the reports that it was intended to cut up .the block in 60-acre sections was unfounded. The sections would be cut up into areas to suit the class of land, and until the Commissioner had had the scheme nrarnged he could not state definitely what the areas would ,be, but from a recent inspection it was probable that they would range from SO to 200 acres. He pointed out that outlets would he given the settlers and that all unnecessary crossings over the railway would be avoided. At Thursday's meeting of the executive, the president considered the.reply to he very satisfactory. ,It was, decided that the Minister be written to, thanking him for his courteous and satisfactory reply. The report of the meeting of the New Plymouth Beautifying Society with the Reserves Convmittee of the Borough Council, in Tespeet to taking in hand improvements in "Baines Terrace, along the west bank of the Huatoki stream, says it watt decided to leave the work to the supervision of Mr W. W. Smith. A considerable amount of timber has to he cut down and removed, and suggestions were made that part of the timber could be used-to construct rustic seats and fencing, and other portions might be cut into suitable lengths for firewood. It has been decided to advertise for applicants to undertake the clearing up, which would entail a month' or two of work. With funds in hand and in sight, it was decided to employ such labor, and as it means the beautifying to the benefit of the community, there riiould be no difficulty in obtaining the necessary financial support. The members of the committee were much impressed with the possibilities of the grounds for picnic parties. It is proposed to erect rustic seats and tables.

Tenders are invited by the Public Works Tenders Board for two" formation contracts on Rota Road, Kota Settlement. Details appear on page 1 of this issue. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., Stratford, draw attention to their annual bull fair in their Stratford yards on Saturday, October 35, at 12.30. Full particulars on page 8 of this issue. A hairdresser's and tobacconist business for sale, and a Ngaere farm for exchange are advertised on page one by W. H. and A. McGarry, Eltham.

"Perfection," the famous blend that is "All the name implies!" Entirely free from that "bite" and crudence so pronounced in immature and unskilfully blended whiskies. It possesses a pleasing smoothness that makes instant appeal to the discriminating palate, whilst its unvarying excellence makes it a revelation to even the connoisseur. Bottled only by the proprietors, D. and J. McCallum at their distilleries, Edinburgh, Scotland. Wholesale distributors for Auckland province, Cooke and Co., Albert street, Auckland; Messrs. A. Hatrick and Co., Ltd., wholesale distributors, Wangwnii.

The question of the future accommodation for the Soldiers' Club was raised | at yesterday's meeting of the Harbor BoaTd, when a deputation consisting of Chaplain Archdeacon Evans, Lieut.-Col. Weston, Captain MacDiaraid and Lieutenant Standish, and Messrs E. B. Ellerm *nd A. S. AHen, waited on the Board. Archdeacon Evans, after expressing appreciation of the Board's action in allowing the Club the free use of the building until the end of the year, that from that date the Board might be able to rent to the Club the upper portion of the building, and if so they would like ii two or three years' lease. The chairman of the Board (Mr. Newton King) said the Board was in much the s*ine position as the Government in Wellington, with offices all over the town. The engineers had no room for their accommodation at the Board's office, and the Board felt that the present Club building would be suitalble for the accommodation of the Board and its officers. He assured [ the deputation that their request would I be given every consideration and they would try and meet the Club if possible. The deputation then thanked the Board find withdrew. That Taranaki-hred Holsteins do remarkably well in Waikato is shown by the following reference to the subject m the N.Z. Dairyman: "It is now reported that Mr. W. R. Wright's herd of the Black and Whites, numbering one hundred and fifty head, and which has been supplying the glaxo factory at Matangi, headed all the suppliers' hards for high test. With their noted heavy milking qualities, this herd must have proved highly profitable to their owner, as Ma. tangi paid out 2s 4d per lb for fat for : the past Beason. Twenty of these cattle came from the Carrington road, f.nd the balance from the owner's farm at Rahotu. Matangi is the largest dried milk factory in the world and is situate on the railway line between Hamilton and Cambridge, and it is confidently anticipated that 2s 5Jd will be paid out this year."

The care of the aged, infirm, and sick Bhould be a first charge on the wealth produced in any community. Fow far this maxim is adhered to in New Zealand will be explained on Sunday night in the Good Templar Hall by "Mr. M. Fraser, the chairman of the local Hospital Board. The many aspects of health control and charitable aid will receive attention from the speaker, and every citizen should endeavor to be present. The women who bear the brunt of tide hardship which is caused through illhealth are especially invited to be present to hear how far the State goes in relieving necessitous cases.

The Salvation Army Band will render a special musical, programme at the corner of Brougham and Devon Streets to-night at 7.30. A collection will be taken up for the Self-Denial Appeal. Commandant Rowlands is anxious that Hew Plymouth should do something good this year so as to help on the great work of the Army.

Scientific research has been responsible for many labor-saving devices, but not one has been welcomed with more acclaim that"FAIRY WONDER" Cleanser, the new scientific dry soap for washing clothes. Right throughout the Dominion this wonderful new labor-saving compound is meeting with extraordinary success. Have YOU tried it yet? All grocers have it in large or small packets.