LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 20 April 1920, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A telegram from Wellington says the Ci'.ango over from military occupation to civil administration in Samoa will be made on May 1. The Normanby W.C.T.U. ran the Red Crons shop in Hawera on Saturday for tlie Hawera Girls' Hostel, and netted the satisfactory sum of £l9 18s 6d.

The Board of Trade has advised Mr. S. G. Smith, M.P., that the Kimu will load a cargo of 200 tons of cement in a few days for New Plymouth. It is also probable that a small shipment will be made to Patea at an early date. Mr. Massey said yesterday he had been informed by the Board" of Trade that some , seven prosecutions were pending against traders charged with a breach of the law and regulations for the prevention of profiteering—Press Association.

■ The heavy rains are (reports the Argus) seriously handicapping the settlers in the Mangamingi Valley. Acres of the valley itself are under water, and some seven or eight slips are reported to have blocked the' Ridge Road, holding up all traffic. It is hoped to clear these to-day, and the road should be open again to-morrow.

A correspondent writes complaining of the bad manners and conduct of the children (particularly the "larger ones" and those on the trains) attending the Tariki School, and he gives a warning that, unless they alter, it will be neces" Bary to place the matter in the hands of the police. At the annual meeting of the Taranaki District Law Society the following officers were elected: President, Mr. if. E. Billing; vice-president, Mr. G. T. Gow; hon. treasurer, Mr. T P. Anderson; lion auditor, Mr. t. Etherington; council, Messrs. R. H. Quilliam, J. C. Nicholson, H. C. Croker, and A. Bewley; delegate to the Council of the New Zealand Law Soicety, Mr. T. S. Weston.

Legislation of last session provided for the prevention or suppression of unfair methods of competition, the suppression of monopolies, the establishment of fixed or maximum prices, and the general regulation of prices. The Prime Minister recently stated that regulations to give effect to this legislation have been drafted and are being considered by the Government. Nominations closed last night for members of school committees, and the following twelve were nominated for the Central School Committee: Messrs. •S. G. Smith, F. A. Coleman, W. J. Girl-' ing, T. Hardgrave, W. S. Cobham, C. Lindop, R. Henderson, G. Ward, J. Wyatt, 1. M. Avery, J. Revell, and C. Vv. Shepherd. As only nine members are required an election will take place next Jlondav.

Safety zones" for people getting on or off tramcars in the city have been approved by the Auckland City Council. The zones will bo marked in white on the roadway, am| at the corner on the Ride traffic approaches there will bo disc indicator* bearing the word;, "safety zone." The Mayor (Mr. J. H. Gunson) said the zones to be marked oft' were a beginning. The public had to be educated in the matter. These zones worked admirably in other countries. He explained it was illegal for wheeled traffic to pass over the zones even though the streets were empty. ° .Several applications were before the Magistrate's Court at New Plymouth yesterday for the possession of dwelling houses Some were cases in which ad* journments had been granted in order to allow the tenants further opportunities of securing other residences. In no case, however, was an order given by the Magistrate (Mr. T. A. B. Bailey; who on more than one occasion has expressed his dislike of the process of selling properties and then the owners buying other houses and coming to the Court for an order for possession. Mr. iiailey is evidently fully aware of the almost insuperable difficulties confronting people looking for houses to rent.

In connection with the proposal to form a massed choir for the Prince of Wale.3' visit to sing the chorus of Land of Hope and Glory," and the anthem "God Bless the Prince of Wales" a rehearsal is to be held in the Empire theatre 011 Thursday evening at 7.30. Mr. I<. \V. G. McLeoii has been appointed conductor and music will be supplied to all who participate It should be distinctly understood that the matter is not in any way limited to members of choirs, but that it is hoped to include all the singing people in the town so as to make the singing of these two songs as impressive as possible! Jiiose who join in the choir will have seats 111 the park specially reserved for them on the morning of the Prince's visit.

A collision between a motor cyclist and a motor car occurred at the intersection of Princes Street, Hawera, and Ma,n South Road 011 Saturday afternoon It appear,? that'a young man named Norman Smith was- rid'iii" a motor cycle down the Main South Road at a fair speed and ran into a car driven ».y Mr. Catchpole, coming from Princes htreet extension on to the .Main Road .there was practically an head-on colliwith the result that the cyclist was considerably injured, and was taken to Jh\ Thomson's residence, where his in.limes were attended to. The motor cycle was very much knocked about, but roitmiatclv the motor car driver escaped without injiMT, ami the car was very iiitlo damaged.—-Star. A long night dance and euchre party Is advertised to take place at the Workers >oi-ial Hall on Thursday next, 22nd 111st., commencing at S o'clock. Prizes are to 1,0 gi VO n for the winners at euchre. I'l'iifi farmer.; who wore unable to yaul their stock for the Uruti sale on •Monday last, owing to the boisterous state of the weather, are reminded that another sale Ims been arranged for Saturday next, 2:lth inst, Particulars" of entries are advertised in this paper.

It is better t.o take precautionary measures against influenza than to wait until you have I', in the system. The frequent dnily use of "Nazol" ij the moat effectiye.

Owing to the returns of tickets being Btill incomplete the Library Art Union Committee lms applied for a further fortnight's time before drawing the prizes.

The strike ballot of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants cloßed on Saturday. The votes will be coming to the Wellington office for some days yet. The secretary, Mr. Hack, says that as soon ns they are counted the result will be announced. Government House announces tlmt His Majesty the King has commanded that Governors-General shall take precedence of His Royal Highness during his visits to the Overseas Dominions (says a telegram from Wellington). This procedure lias already been given effect to during His Royal Highness' tour through Canada. The Post Office advises that the Tofua, which sailed from San Francisco for Wellington on the 10th inst., carries an English and American mail for New Zealand and Australia. The New Zealand portion consists of 724 bags of mail, which includes 516 hampers; vwhile the Australian portion consists of 524 bags. Some apprehension is being felt by farmers at the early closing down of the Wanganni freezing works, and it is considered that in the Rangitikei and Wanganui districts a good many thousand sheep will have to be carried over the winter. Fortunately the season has been favorable, and there is an abundance of feed.

Owing to the Royal visit at Te Aroha on 27th April, the sale of the Chudleigh, advertised to be held on that date, has been postponed- to April 30th. Messrs. Dalgety and "Co. will be the auctioneers. Le Roy's famous oily canvas coat is the only coat worth buying to witiistand the prolonged wet weather. This coat will not go "sticky" like an oilskin and will stand twice the amount of rough usage. Indispensable for farmers, drovers, carriers, etc. Every coat carries with it the maker's guarantee- Price, 9E)s lid. On sale at ail Melbourne Ltd. stores.

All ladies who delight in beautiful clothes are recommended to read Messrs. Morey and Son's advertisement about beautiful blpuses.