LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 20 May 1920, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A draft of returning troops arrived at Auckland by the steamer lonic last night. The draft comprises 24 of all ranks, with 23 wives and two naval details. The conference between the representatives of the A.-S.K-S. and the Railway Department adjourned Yesterday until Tuesday to enablo the parties to consider some of the matters that have been under discussion. In reporting on the progress of the work at the new nurses' home yesterday, the architects stated that the cement, shortage had been most acute, necessitating the cessation of work by all plasterers. Only six bags of cement had been received during the month. A further consignment was promised in about a week's time. The firemen on the ferry steamer Waliine went, ashore at Wellington yesterday morning aa they resented the dismissal of one of their fellow-workers (says a Press telegram). The Union Steam Ship Co., however, announced in the afternoon that the trouble had been settled, but the terms were not disclosed. The Wahine was to sail as usual Inst night. The need for encouraging a love of agricultural pursuits among boys and girls was touched on at the meeting of the Tnniuaki Farmers' Union yesterday. Mr. Buskin (Otakeho) considered that if farmers treated their own sons and daughters more liberally there would not be so many going to the towns. At present many were starved in pockey money, and for that reason went to itlie towns to earn money.

It was slated at the meeting on Tuesday evening to consider the establishment in New Plymouth of a girls' Hostel, that onlv Protestants were admitted to Y.W.C.A. or Y.M-C.A. hostels. Mr. A. Varney, chief secretary at Wellington, was wired to yesterday asking whether this was correct, and'the following reply was received: "Statement absolutely incorrect. Four Catholics residing in the Wellington institution at present." , ''That in view of the present serious shortage and rapid depletion of timber supplies, the Coveniment be urged to further restrict the export," was a remit moved by Mr. Carter (Eltham) at the conference of the Taranaki Farmers' Union yesterday. The Premier, be mid, bad stated that if they wanted coal from Australia they must let them have timber in return, but he thought it_ would be better to curtail the "export of white pine and pay more for their hard wood. After a brief discussion the remit was lost. Cold nights are here. The British made "Unique" hot water bottle will keep you snug and warm. A cheap investment. Obtainable everywhere.—6o

The Tarauaki Hospital and Charitable Aid Board yesterday decided that the rate to be struck on contributing local bodies for the current Tear should be 2s «d in the £IOO.

A sale of produce and flowers in aid of the Queen Victoria School for Maoii girls, was held in St. Mary's Hal), New Plymouth, yesterday afternoon. A musical programme was provided by Miss Miller (violin), Miss Home and Mrs. List (songs), Miss Hirst nlaving the accompaniments. Mrs. Slew'irt Kussell contributed a recitation!" The produce stall wfts i„ charge of M'cc„ Stephenson, Smith and Ourti,,' and Mcsdamcs N. .Stephenson and li'.Turv wd the flower stall was „„„ :lir ,„i iy Mrs. Messenger and Misses McKellai Heppcl' and tiroi-j. The afternoon tea arrangement-, were in thb hand, of Aicsdames Denny-Brown and Mason, asjusted by several young ladies. Miss Godfrey had charge of a competition As a result of the sale and entertainment approximately £l4 1<3 3 was realised.

jy p i a, V' 1 V' c '? il,t of a c °r>y of the Hiihsh .Standard Exporter, one of a series of volumes which, the accompanying letter says, represents a fieri<>«s attempt on the part of British manufacture i„ all industries to meet the wishes of buyers abroad for a reference work on sources of supply of Hntisl. manufactured goods of every description. The great efforts put for'ward b r British manufacturers generally in the arts of war have necessitated additional plant and machinery which is now being speedily adapted to the arts of peace. It is only reasonable, therefore, to suppose that the output capacity of manufactured goods will greatly exceed that of pre-war years and that manufacturers" will be in a very favorable position to cater for tho needs of buyers abroad. The chairman concludes :-"I sincerely hope that this work, winch has involved an outlav of over a quarter of a million pounds sterling, will provide a closer tie between buyers overseas and British manufacturer. I trust that it mav lead, not only to the promotion of increased business, but also to thp extension of the friendly relationship which has existed in the past." The workbears evidence of thoroughness, and should do all that is expected of it

Mr. Newton King wishes to draw the attention of farmers to the sale of farm implements and dairy cows, to be held on account of Mr. Amos Dun-ant .o-dav (Thursday), on the Upper Stuart Boad. EHham. The rows are a very even lot, and have been all bred by the owner, and contain a good percentage of fine Jerseys. The farm implements ore all nracticallv new and m good order This is the vendor's drst sale, and oven now he is T eluetant [o rnirt with his Vrd, hut owin«? to ill health in his Family he is obliged to proceed north to a drier climate!

The attention of purchaser, nf pedigree Jersey'cattle is drawn to the advertisement of a clearing sale by the New Zealand 'nan and Mercantile Agencv. in coniunction with Abraham »nd Williams. Ltd., on account of the trustees of the estate of the late K. K Harkness, to he held at Te Horn, Mannwntu line, on Thursday, May 27. Full details will be found on page B'of this issue.