LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 23 September 1921, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

At Hawera one evening two returned soldiers, residents of Hawera, recognised their own likenesses in some of the photographs forming part of the war trophies exhibition.

Cases of petty thefts are still being reported in Wellington. The latest instance is a house in Wellington Terrace which was entered on Tuesday night and money and jewellery to the value of £7 stolen.

In view of possible tariff increases there was u rush by merchants in Wellington yesterday to clear goods from bond, a record duty for the Dominion being paid, viz., £37,175, mostly on spirits and tobacco.—Press Association.

When the chairman reported to the Wellington Education Board on Wednesday the result of the Weitzel inquiry, a motion was carried that it be a recommendation to the department that teachers be required to take the oath of allegiance.

“I saw in Tahiti,” stated Mr. C. M. Luke to a Wellington reporter, “the biggest man I have ever ssen. He was seven feet and big in proportion, weighing no less than 35 stone. He is a royal prince, of the highest rank, in the islands, and they call him ‘Little Willie.’ ”

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The Labor Representation Committee has decided to call for nominations for candidates to contest seats in the interest of the Labor Party at the t Parliamentary elections. The candidates will be selected by ballot amongst the members of the party; the date for the ballot will be fixed as soon as possible.

The Rimu will not arrive from Onehunga as was expected this morning. No word was received of her having sailed from Onehunga yesterday, and the Northern Company expect that the vessel was unable to cross the bar. It is expected the Rimu will arrive tomorrow morning, in which case she will return to Onehunga at 8.30 to-morrow night. Twenty-three of the Union Company’s steamers are now laid up on account of the slackness of the passenger and cargo trade. In most cases the crews of the vessels belonged to New Zealand. Besides the Union Company’s steamers other New Zealand coastal vessels are laid up, and their crews have helped to swell the ranks of unemployed seamen. It is estimated that there are over 150 seamen in Auckland out of employment, with no prospect of an early improvement in the situation.

The weekly euchre party and dance was held in the Fitzroy schoolroom last night, when there was a good, attendance. Twenty tables were occupied at cards, the results being:—Ladies: First prize, Mrs. Martin; second prize, Mrs. Buckle, after playing off with Mrs. Gilbert. Gentlemen: First prize, M•. C. Beaver; second prize, Mr. O. Kinsella, after playing off with. Mr. Hunt. The dance following the cards was well patronised and was kept going merrily until a late hour.

Referring to milk powder prospects, in a general cable to his company, Mr. Goodfellow, managing director of the New Zealand Co-operative Dairy Company, Hamilton, who is at present in England, states: —“The outlook is favorable, and there is ample outlet for all the company can make.” After de-' pressing rumors of a glutted market this cable is rather reassuring. Apparently the New Zealand product is becoming more favorably known, with a corre.\) ending increase in consumption. At the Eltliam Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, before Mr. 11. W. Bundle, S.M., the Public Trustee of New Zealand proceeded against Henry Shaw, farmer, of Rotokaxe for .£l3 9s fid damages to a motor car incurred in a collision which took place at the intersection of the Eltham and Palmer Roads on March 17 last; also £2O depreciation on the oar. Defendant counter-claimed for £54 0s 6d; £l9 Os fid cost of repair of car, £25 depreciation, and £lO loss of use of car. It was agreed by counsel that if plaintiff succeeded in the claim for damages the £2O for depreciation would be admitted, and if defendant succeeded on the claim for damages the £25 depreciation would be admitted. The Magistrate reserved his decision.

The annual social of the New Plymouth branch of the P.P.A. was held last night in the Whiteley Hall. There was a large attendance, the jha.ll being filled. The platform was tastefully decorated and the Union Jack was conspicuous. On the platform were the president (Mr. Hughes), the secretary (Mr. Goodacre) and the two Taranaki organisers (Mr. Magnusson and Mr. Penhail). The programme was opened with the National Anthem. The chairman (Mr. Hughes) extended a very hearty welcome from the P.P.A. to all present. He briefly outlined’ the platform of the association. He said the association did not interfere with the worship of Roman Catholics, but objected to the political character of their church. Mr. Magnusson, organiser for North Taranaki, said the association was emphatically for God and country—loyalty to King and faithfulness to God. The following programme was rendered during the evening:—Songs by Mr. piano solo, Miss M. Gillespie; cornet solo, Mr. Taylor (encored); song. Miss Cocker (encored); song, Mr. Cooker (encored). Miss M. Gillespie and Mr. Frederic were the pianists. Refreefiments were handed round, which brought a very successful social to a close.

The euchre party and dance held at Kawaroa Park last evening under the direction of the Pukekura Park Croquet Club was attended by about 100. Up to ten o’clock the euchre tables were kept going and the winners were: First lady, Mrs. N. West (silver vase, donated by Arnold and Co.); 2nd prize, Mrs. T. Bolton (fruit knife and fork, presented by Messrs. Paul and Jackson, and serviette ring presented, by Mr. Cave); gentlemen, Ist prize Mr. T. Bolton (pipe and tobacco, presented by J. Austin and Son); 2nd prize, Mr. G. McGahey (box stationery, presented by the “8.K.”). During the evening several competitions were held, the winners being: Traycloth (presented by Mrs. N. Fulton), won by Mrs. Corney; blouse (presented by Ambury Bros.)'. Mr. Rutherford; ham (presented by Mrs. T. Dicks.on), Mrs. A. K. Yeates; cmdle and doll (presented by Red Post Furnishing Co.), Mr. Bert Hurley; doll’s bed (presented by Mr. Lobb), Mrs. L. Barry. After supper the floor was cleared for dancing. Mr. Bosworth acted as M.C., and good music was supplied by Mr. George. The fund for the new croquet lawns will be considerably augmented as the result of the function.

The dance in aid of the Midhirst Church of England is to be held to-night in the Midhirst Hall. Being a wet night only about 50 or 60 couples turned up on Wednesday night, so it was decided to hold it again to-night, and all arrangements have been made for an enjoj’uble evening. To all those who tire quickly in the course of the day’s work, Messrs. Howell and Howell’s announcement in this issue regarding all wool comfortable socks, will be welcome. This firm has a reputation for supplying only the best of quality in gents’ clothing, and at the prices quoted their all wool socks certainly merit an inspection. In their same announcement they quote two special lines of black cotton socks at prices that defy competition. You are well advised to see these lines without delay. Don’t forget it is Howell’s for socks.

Messrs. Borthwick and Sons advertise in this issue their pig receiving dates for October.

A considerable quantity of material belonging to the Melbourne Clothing Company, which was in the recent fire at the Taranaki Clothing Company’s factory, has been salvaged in a more or less scorched, wet and smoky condition. The goods are now being dried and sorted out and will be offered for sale in a few days’ time.

“Sinus,” the famous milking machine cleanser, is meeting with an extraordinary demand from dairy farmers throughout Taranaki. “Sinus” cleanses thoroughly and quickly without injury to tubing or cups. Obtainable from L. A. Nolan and Co., New Plymouth, and Jaraetftj; gp-ppt

i 1 An American trade circular deplores (Hie fiwt that the. volume of imports /shows no increase from month to month, lit states: “Under.the present depressed I condition of all important exchanges, (economic law demands a large volume of > imports to this country, and until these J are forthcoming no permanent relief j from present difficulties seems possible. The effort now being made to supply this need by imports of gold cannot continue indefinitely, and only weakens the credit resources of the countries from which it is drawn.”

Advice has been received in Wellington that the Westport-Stockton coal mine was idle for a part of last week, and that work will not be resumed this week owing io shortage of orders. The markets are glutted with coal at present, and this, it is said, is largely due to recent heavy importations. During the last eight months 650,000 tons of coal from overseas came into the Dominion, which was considerably in excess of the amount imported in any previous year. In 1904 520,000 tons were received, and until this year that stood as the record. Last year the importatons totalled 476,343 tons. The increased imports are due entirely to the menacing attitude of our own miners, who thought they could dictate their own terms to the country.

Members of Parliament who have reached Wellington are in agreement upon one point at least, and that is gratification at the heavy rains that have been general during the last few days. The rain was needed badly in almost every part of New Zealand. The great dairying districts of the north were beginning to be in trouble, since the winter rains had not been sufficient to prepare the ground for the spring growth of feed. Sheep country was suffering in many parts of New Zealand, and the wheatgtowers of the south, where an exceptionally large area has been sown, were getting very anxious. The rains have had a cheering effect all round.— Dominion.

There are still 2108 ex-soldier patients receiving treatment in the military hospitals of New Zealand. The number is made up as follows-.—ln-patients, 898; out-patiente ? 1210; total, 2108. In the office of the’ Director-General of Military Hospitals (Brigadier-General Sir Donald McGavin) is a graph occupying the greater part of one of the walls, showing the number of patients undergoing treatment from month to month in all the institutions. There was a considerable drop in the number last year, but from January 1 to July 1 the number has been practically stationary. “As time goes on,” said Brigadier-General Sir Donald. McGavin, “it is inevitable that chronic cases will preponderate.”

At Oakura on Tuesday morning next at 10 o’clock Newton King, Ltd., are holding an auction sale on account of Mr. G. H. Adlam, who is leaving the district to reside in New Plymouth. Sale advertisement appears in auction columns.