LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 15 May 1920, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A keen render of the New Zealand School .Journal is Admiral Tlalsey, who hill- asked the Prime iJini.st.or to see that a copy is regularly sent )iim.

It is estimated that fully one thousand black swans have been shot pn the Wairarapa Lake since the opening of the shooting season.

The housing trouble, is particularly acute at Pulnierston North, where, it is stated, there are. practically 110 dwellings to be rented or leased, and sales are only effected at extremely high values.

The building tnule continues brisk in New Plymouth, but it is considerably hampered for want of cement (reports the chief inspector of the Borough' Council). During last month permits' to the value of ;Co2oo were issued.

The value of finger-print as evidence was mentioned by Mr. Justice Herdmau in the Wellington Supreme Court- In his charge to the grand jury His Honor said that in one or two cases they would have to consider the evidence of fingerprint. "It is a well-known scienti/ic fact," he added, "that identity can bd established beyond all doubt by fingerprints." The Westown and Vogeltown electric 'bus service showed ail increase in revenue for April, 1920, as compared with April, lMfl, of £25 12s lfld, and 1028 additional passengers were carried. The returns for the n'.onth ending 30th April, 1920, are: Westown, 4900 passengers; Vogeltown, 2D3.1 passengers; Frankley Road, 407 passengers; total mileage run, £2199 miles; passengers carried, 8302; total amount in fares, £95 4s lOd.

Tlie shipment of 4500 tons or block sulphur from fialveston, Texas, which arrived at .Auckland on Tuesday by the steamer Port Melbourne, was the first consignment from that port. The sulphur used here in_ the manufacture of superphosphates and commercial acids has hitherto been obtained from Japan, but recent operations and a possible diminution in the.supply, have (uade purchases on the American markets a better commercial proposition. - With a view to installing an automatic telephone exchange in Dnnedin the Telegraph Department has purchased, a full quarter acre in Howling Street: opposite the Commercial Travellers' Club (says a telegram from Dnnedin). The intention is to immediately erect a new telephone exchange, which will lav wholly automatic and will be completed in a year. It is expected Dunedin will have a full automatic system in operation in two and a half years. At the Petonc Technical School Board, the Director of the School (Mr. Lynskev) said: "I may be asked why some of our classes are so low this year. My reply is that classes right throughout New Zealand in commercial subjects are very low, and I have endeavored to find out reasons. One reason I shall give is this—the increased cost of living forces boys or youths and young ladies to go where they can get the most money.'' He cited instances, and said that under the circumstances it was not surprising that the commercial classes were falling off. At the inquest at Auckland on the body of Colonel Whitmore. of Hastings, a returned soldier, the evidence showed that deceased entered a shooting gallery and got a loaded ride from the attendant. v.'bo was looking at the target, when be heard a shot and turning round Touiid Colonel Whitmore with a wound in the abdomen. It might liave been an accident. Deceased on the, way to the hospital was asked if it was an accident and replied "Yes." A verdict of accidental death was returned. The behaviour of the crowds in New Plymouth 011 the occasion of the visit of the Prince of Wales is referred to by Mr. T?. Day (traffic inspector) in a report to the. Borough Council. lie says that, although thousands of people and all kinds of vehicles were about the streets, no accident of note occurred. The crowds were most orderly mid their behaviour, he says, appears to be in striking contrast to the crowds in other towns, who in some cases entirely spoilt the function. <

A report on the operations at the New Plymouth abattoirs during April shows that there were slaughtered for local consumption 203 cattle, 33 calves, OSft sheep, 13!) lambs, 122 pigs, and ISi> tripes, etc., were cleaned. Compared with April last year they show an increase of n cattle, 7 calves. 44 sheep, 00 lambs, and a decrease of 22 pigs and 7 tripe--. Tlie iotnj revenue collected was £loS Is fid, a decrease of ;£3 Is lOd.

Among the souvenirs which the Prince of Wales will take away from New Zealand is a kiwi's egg, sent to him by Mrs. G. Perrott, of Pokeno. Mrs. Perrott has had the egg in her possession for about six years, and learning that His Royal Highness wanted to secure one she sent it to him. She hap just received a letter from the Prince's private secretary acknowledging receipt of the £2ig, and stating that His Royal Highness was very pleased to accept it as a souvenir of his* visit to New Zealand. On the motion of Mr. Quilliam, probate of the will of the late Mrs. Harriet Amelia Pircwer has been granted by the Supreme Court to Mr. Charles Brewer, the executor therein named.

On the motion of Mr. Quilliam, probate of the will of the late Mr. Edwin George Perrott has lieen granted by the Supreme Court to Messrs. Frank Henry Perrott, and ,'l'olm Cloke, the executors therein named.

The N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency, Stratford, draw attention to the clearing sale they are holding on account of Mr. J. R. Hooper, Mangotea Road, Tariki, on Thursday, May 20th, at 12 noon. Mr. Hooner has sold his farm and is leaving the district. Full particulars of stock, implements, sundries and furniture will be found on page S of this issue.

A (inal reminder is given o£ the sale of house furniture on account of Mr. <l. T. Maunder, at the. Workers' Social Hall on Wednesday next.

Tlio property known as the old got! linta is at lust to be placed on the market for land seekers. .in this issue a preliminary announcement is made in connection with it and full particulars and plans will be available early next week. The sale, which is to bo by auction, takes place on May 27. A resident of Kilbirnie, Wellington (whose name will be given on request), tells what he thinks of Rheumo. 11'! writes: "1 have been a jrreat snMerer with rheumatic gout in my hands and feet for many years. 1 was advised by a friend to try voiir Rheumo. After taking two largo bottles I am glad to say the pain has left me, and 1 am able to close my right hand. 1 have not been able to do this for many years.' Thousands of sufferers from rheumatism, lumbago and kindred diseases, have proved that Rheumo is unequalled as a remedy. 2/(i and 4/li (large size contains week's treatment 1 S3

Merchandise tor Taranaki which has been held up in Wellington for several ivcoks was expected to "reach Now Ply. mouth to-day in the Uusainond, .tint Ihc vessel has been further delaved, and is not expected to leave Wellington until to-day.

The business of the present sitting of Ihe Supreme Court at New Plymouth was concluded yesterday afternoon, .Mr. Justice Chapman being'obliged to leave for Auckland by last night's steamer Tho calendar was not completed, but a number of cases were allowed to stand down to be taken by another judge from Wellington, if possible, the week after next. Failing this, the eases will be adjourned till the next sessions of the Court here. ~

The light railway movement is rapidly spreading throughout the South Auckland district. Leagues have boon formed to further light line projects from Krankton to Kawhia and Raglan, Pirongia to Te Awamutu, and Matamata to Tauranga, while on Wednesday a meeting to discuss a proposal to establish an agricultural railway from Morrinsville to Tahuna, through Maun-, gateparu was held, when a light railway league was formed and a strong committee appointed to further the project, by an extension of which it is eventually hoped to connect up with the steamer traffic at the Piako river.

Some days ago it was reported from the south .(says the Gisborne Tiwes) that a number of mysterious cases,of temporary paralysis had arisen amongst children. . Inquiries made in Gisborno by a Times reporter go to show least two cases pf a similar character have occurred localjy. A Kaiti resident Btated that "one of her children one afternoon recently complained that ho could not walk. She undressed him, put him to bed, finding that his feet were icily cold, although his legs were particularly warm behind the knees. The little chap felt no inconvenience when Very hot water bags were applied io his feet. Massage was also carried out for a lengthy period. Next morning all signs of the malady had completely disappeared. ''The Devil's Garden: Is it in the Oarden of New Zealand ?" Tile foregoing is the title of an address to be given by the Rev. J. Napier Milne at Whiteley Church on Sunday evening at the monthly popular service for the people. As is the usual custom special music will form a feature of the service. There will be a short musical service at fi.4o The anthems to be sung by the 1 choir include Garrett's "The Ixird" in Loving" and "The Heavens arc Tolling" (Haydn). Solos will be sung by Mrs. Harry Avery and'; Mr. Baden Bellringer. There will be orchestra accompaniment to the singing. > r <