LOCAL AND GENERAL

Taranaki Daily News, 21 June 1921, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

An Invercargill message says that the Electric Power Board is dispensing with its employees pending assured finance, whieh it is hoped will be arranged. The expenditure to date is about £200,000. The Farmers’ Co-operative Organisation Society’s sale at Hawera of land lately occupied by Mr. MacDonald at Ararata, and that of the estate of tire late M. J. Goodson was very largely attended. Bidding was not too brisk and no sales were effected, the reserves in both eases being considered too high, says the Star. The New Plymouth Borough Council decided last night, on the recommendation of the electrical engineer (Mr. R. H. Bartley) that no further applications for electric power be granted, in view of the fact that there were a number at present in hand and the plant was running to practically its full capacity at the present time. The Library Committee reported to the New Plymouth Borough Council last night that since the last meeting of the committee a month ago 22 new members had joined the circulating library and 5 left, a net gain of 17 subscribers. The report added: “It is with regret that thefts from the magazine room must be again reported, the April numbers of the Strand and Royal magazines having disappeared from the table, while a picture was cut out of the Ideal Home magazine.” Correspondence was read at the annual meeting of the Taranaki Chamber of Commerce last night from the British Empire Chamber of Commerce in America directing attention to the formation of this organisation, whose objects are “the facilitating and encouraging of trade and commerce between any part of the British Empire and the U.S.A.” The Chamber decided to comply with a request from the American institution in regard to the exchange of trade information.

A motion was moved by Cr. J. Kibby at last night’s meeting of the New Plymouth Borough Council to the effect that the Council’s previous resolution authorising the transfer of the estimated profits of the electrical department for the year ending March 31, 1922 (£4000) to the general account be rescinded. The motion aroused some discussion, after which the Mayor (Mr. F. E. Wilson) moved an amendment that nothing further be done in this matter without further authority from the Council. The amendment was seconded by Cr. W. Rumball and carried. The New Plymouth High Schools Board of Governors met last night. Present: Messrs. L. C. Sladden (ebairman), J. 8. Fox, H. Trimble, 8. G. Smith, M.P., F. W Atkinson, L. A. Nolan and Dr. Fookes. Leave of absence was granted to Messrs. E. P. Webster, A. Morton and A. E. Washer. The term of appointment of Messrs. Fox and Washer (parents’ representatives) expires in August, and the date of closing of nominations to fill the vacancies was fixed for July 13. The question of obtaining furniture for the new teachers’ room at the girls' school was left to the building and supplies’ committee. “There is no doubt that this town is going to forge ahead very fast so long as the esprit de corps exists among its citizens,” said Mr. E. P. Webster, the retiring president of the Taranaki Chamber of Commerce, at last night’s annual meeting. In remarking that conditions for the advancement of New Plymouth were now much more favorable than in past years, Mr. Webster emphasised that all should work to-* gether “for what is absolutely the besft little town in the Dominion.”

Mr. Harvey Westgate, touring representative of “The Vice Regale,” was in New Plymouth yesterday arranging f>qr the season of the company here on Ju.fie 30 and July 1 and 2. j Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure / EOT Coughs and Colds, never fails.

The appointment is gazetted of Messrs. R. W. J. Davies, W. H. Skinner, S. P. Smith, Dr. Leatham, and the Commissioner of Crown Lands for Taranaki as the New Plymouth Scenic Reserves Board for the control of a number of scenic reserves. These include the Pukemiro .Reserve, of 7% acres, in the Waitara district; the Onaero Reserve, of 13 acres; the Ratapihipihi Reserve, of 50 acres; the Puketi Pa Reserve, of ]0 acres- (at the back of the cemetery), the Pukerangiora Pa, of 36 acres, at Huirangi; and the Meeting of the Waters Reserve of 62 acres. The first meeting of the board will be held on July 26. The following donors of gifts recentlymade to the New Plymouth museum were accorded a vote of thanks at the meeting of the Carnegie Institute Committee on Thursday evening:—G. A. Adlam, Oakura, split tree trunk with ancient lettering inside; AV. Ernslie, Oakura, three wooden implements of the olden Maoris; W. W. Davis, Uruti, a fine hoanga or Maori grindstone; anonymous donor, a strongly-made dagger said to have been used by a Sinn Fciner in Ireland in recent years. There was .also received an exhibit illustrating how the ancient Maoris manufactured greenstone (pounamu) articles. This was sent by the Otago museum in exchange for some spare duplicates from the Skinner collection.

Misfortune again dogged the footsteps of the Patea Borough Council on Saturday in connection with the lighting system when it was hoped that light could be supplied from the hvdrn olant (says the Press). On starting up, however, it was found that owing to the dampness of the power house and its surroundings the current continued to make a succession of short circuits, with the result that the attempt to use the hydro plan had to be abandoned, and the town was left in darkness on Saturday and Sunday nights, the gas plant being also out of commission. As soon as it was known that the light could not be obtained his Worship the Mayor made arrangements for the drying of the power house. It is impossible to say whether the current will be available tonight but every effort will be made to supply it if it is possible.

In the New Plymouth Magistrate’s Court yesterday judgment for plaintiff was entered as follows by Mr. C. R. Orr Walker, S.M.:—Newton King, Ltd. (Mr. A. Lawrey) v. Moerangi Patiriki, £199 6s 9d (costs £10); Same v. Wi Pakau, £25 3s 7d (costs £3 13s): Richard Kendrick (Mr. L. Ether ington) v. Johnny Eriwhata, £5 17s 6d. (costs £1 15s 6d); John Avery, Ltd. (Mr. T. Anderson) v. Stanley W. Crutchley, £53 12s 6d (costs £3 6s); Emanuel Bergman (Mr. R. 11. Qu ill i am) v. Harvey Nicholls. £5 9s (costs £1 10s Gd); Taranaki County Council (Mr. Quilliam) v. George Sinclair, £27 7s 4d (costs £3 7s); Nicoll and Co. (Mr. Anderson) v. Rihi Iwimaire, £8 3s (costs £1 16s Od). Orders were made in the following judgment summons: Mabel N. Pike v. Bruce Joll £2O ss, debtor to pay claim by June 27, in default ten days’ imprisonment; F. H. Jellyman v. Willy Pratt £34 Is, debtor to pay by July 11, in default 14 days' imprisonment. In a defended action, L. T. Cresswell v. Wm. Curran, judgment was entered for plaintiff for the amount claimed ( £1 9s 7d) and costs.

A savage delight appears to animate some young fellows on. the coast this winter in disturbing the social functions held at Okato, Puniho and Newall Road (writes our Pungarehu correspondent). Owing to this hoodlum element the officials in charge of the Okato and Newell Road dances, I am informed, have decided to close down altogether. The Puniho social committee have also been compelled, being continually interfered with in the course of their duties to abandon euchre at their gatherings, so that in future only straight-out dances will be held there. ‘ At the recent dance held at Puniho spme mischievous person, or lunatic, amongst this band attempted to destroy the hall door, as the bolt and lock of the door were broken. I would urge these persons to drop the habit and stand up for the place they live in. Puniho lias always had the reputation of having well conducted dances, but unless something is done to stop this bullying, decent young men and women wilf cease to attend. The Puniho committee have decided to issue . a final warning to those implicated, failing that the police will be asked to investigate.

Speakers at the annual meeting of the Taranaki Chamber of Commerce last night referred to a request that has been made to the Government to alter the existing method of compilation of export figures. The subject was introduced by Mr. W. J. Penp, who explained that some years ago it was the practice to credit all exports to the port where the export entries were made through the Customs, and at that time a district like New Plymouth appeared to have no exports owing to the system in vogue. The methods had since been changed, exports being credited to certain defined districts, the idea really being to give information as to the productiveness ot the different parts of New Zealand. There was a movement afoot in Wellington to revert to the old system. as a result of rivalry between the two leading ports in New Zealand, Auckland and Wellington. A protest had been entered by the Wangantfi Chamber, and he thought they should be supported in this. All that was necessary to satisfy the requirements of Weilington was an explanation to be included in the official Year Book. He moved that the Chamber enter their objection to any change. In seconding the motion, Mr, T. C. List said it would he entirely misleading if Wellington got all that Was being sought, namely credit for the whole of the exports from that port, which included shipments from Taranaki and other ports. The Chamber, in approving of the resolution, decided to communicate with other chambers interested, namely Blenheim, Nelson, Wanganui, and Patea.

Next Friday will be a red lotted day for bargains at the Bon Marche K»ponga. Drapery and clothing will be Kold at enormous reductions.

At Waiwakaiho »ale, this week, will be sold some very choice 3-year Jersey heifers on account of Mr. A. J. Luxton. The advertisement appears in another column.

Men here are some splendid bargains at the’Melbourne, Ltd.: Hard-wear trousers, 17/6; English saddle tweed trousers’ 23/6; colonial tweed trousers, 24/d; nice’ striped worsted trousers, 35/-; working shirts, 9/6, 11/6, to 15/6; pure linen collars, 1/4; colored border handkerchiefs, 9d.

The study and practice of the science of household economy have resulted m the discovery of many new household, helps-. Chief among these is ‘'Fairy Wonder” washing powder, a scientific compound which effectively loosens dirt from soiled clothes without rubbing or injury to the fabric. All up-to-date housewives use “Fairy.” Of all grocers.

Mails which left Auckland on May 10 per s.s. Makpra, via Vancouver, arrived in London on'June 13.

The question of wage reductions was before the New Plymouth Borough Council last night, when a letter was received from the Taranaki Local Bodies’ Association asking the council to support a resolution to the effect that the wages of casual labor be reduced by Is per day. The engineer reported that as the council was w’orking under an award they could not take any action in this respect, It was decided that the association be informed accordingly. Taranaki dairy factories are always very largely represented at the Palmerston Winter Show, when the annual meeting of the National Dairy “Association and numerous other conferences and ahnual meetings of interest to dairy fanners are held. This year the. attendance from Taranaki promises ’to be well up to, if not in excess, of the general average,.for the mail train yesterday morning was crowded, many having to stand. An extra carriage was put on at New Plymouth and this was supplemented by three or four at Hawera and another at Wanganui, the train then consisting of eleven carriages, all of which were crowded. The annual meeting of the National Dairy Association will commence this morning and will be continued to-nfoitow, after which, at the request of the directors of the New Zealand Co-operative Marketing Company, Ltd., a meeting of shareholders of the above company and representatives of co-operative dairy companies will be held; Representations made by the Taranaki Chamber of Commerce to the Secretary of the General Post Office in regard to securing telephonic communication between Tahora and Tatu in order to bridge the present gap between the Ohura and Tahora, have elicited the following reply from the department:— “The erection of a line as suggested would not give the facilities desired in the district. It would simply make into one circuit the two sections that are fully occupied in carrying the existing traffic; and, in effect, it would reduce by approximately 50 per cent the carrying capacity of these two sections. To give the facilities that are really desired in the two districts it would be necessary to erect a metallic circuit between the districts at a cost of approximately £7500. No new country would be opened up as a result of this expenditure, so that it wduld- be incurred merely to provide telephonic communication 'between districts that already have telegraphic communication. There are, however, many more important and urgent works to be done at the present time in other parts of the Dominion. It is regretted, therefore, that the matter of erecting a line between Tahora and Tatu must stand over.” When the correspondence was read at last night’s meeting of the Chamber the president (Mr. E. P. Webster) said from other information received it appeared that the present was not an opportune time to press the request, and he thought it would be better left in abeyance in the meantime. This was agreed to by the meeting. The usual fortnightly football dance will be held in the Tariki Hall to-night.