LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 9 December 1921, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

There has been a considerable falling off in the bar trade in the Wanganui hotels lately.

The fondness that English women have for the cigarette was evidenced by the appearance of the promenade deck of the lonic at Wellington one night after dinner (says the Dominion). Fully fifty women, young and old, were to be seen puffing away with apparent satisfaction.

A prominent dairyman in the Te Arolia district states that latest information from London shows that the price of milk powder is still advancing, and that the present very small advance payments for butter-fat will not continue for any lengthy period.

The positions of candidates for the West End School queen carnival were as follows yesterday at noon:—'Breakwater 2364, Westown 3230, Kawaroa 3480,. Devon Street 3168. All carnival money must be paid in before 3 p.m. today.

During the past two or three weeks several Napier business premises have been burglariously entered, five cases of breaking and entering and theft having been reported. Gtily money has been taken, and it is stated that the thief has obtained only a few odd shillings. “A dim religious light,” commented Mr. Justice Reed when the Supreme Court at New Plymouth resumed last night, and the gas jets seemed to be struggling against the darkness of the big court room. The Registrar informed His Honor that he had made enquiries from the gas company and was told, that it was all the pressure available. “Might I call a witness before I call the plaintiff?” asked counsel in the Supreme Court at Wellington on Monday- “ The witness is in rather a hurry. She is to be married at two o’clock this afternoon.” There was the suspicion of a smile on His Honor’s face as ho granted the request, and released the witness after hearing her evidence. A Masterton resident presents an example of what a thrifty man can do to better his position. He has never at any time in his career earned more than £3 a week, but he kept fowls and grew his own vegetables. Upon this income he had lived comfortably with his wife and daughter, providing the latter with a first-class education. From li is savings he has made freehold his home, for which he recently refused an offer of £l3OO. Very active preparations are in progress at Ratana in connection with the big Native gathering to be held at the homestead at Christinas time, and accommodation is being provided for over 10.000 people. Quite a number of sick Natives are continually on the move to Ratana. and in the majority of cases they go away again quickly, stating that they have been cured of their ailments.

There was a large attendance at the Empire Theatre last night, when the New Plymouth Male Choir gave a second rendering of their thirteenth concert programme. All the choir’s numbers were well received. Miss Nancie Gibbs contributed some delightful violin solos, and the visiting artist was cordially received. Mr. A. L. North sang two solos and was well received on each occasion. Considerable quantities of good dairy stock have been sent away annually from Taranaki to the Wlaikato and other parts of the North Island. This year the number has been greater tiian ever, showing that Taranaki is still recognised as the home of -good dairy cattle. Mr. E. Jackson has already sent several trucks to Pukekohe, and this morning he is forwarding another line of 20 choice 15 months heifers to Pukekohe.

The Minister of Public Works, replying to a question by Mr. S. G. Smith, M.P. (Taranaki) said: “I am unable Jo consider the placing of a sum of money on the estimates of this year for the commencement of the Moturoa-Te Roti railway at the New Plymouth end. It will be necessary for the department to get some of the existing lines on which work is in hand completed before new ones are started.”

The death occurred in the New Plymouth hospital yesterday morning of the young man Claude Jeffries, who was admitted on November 27 suffering from gunshot wounds in the left shoulder. Jeffries stated at that time that he was crossing a stile when the gun accidentally discharged. He was operated on a few days later, but passed away at 10.15 yesterday. He was 28 years of age. An inquest will be held today by the district coroner, Mr. A. M. Mowlem, S.M.

The T. L. Joll Co-op. Dairy Co. is §p.ving a record year in regard to milk supply. The following are the figures for the five months ending November 30, the figures for the corresponding period last year being shown in parentheses: — Milk 27,255,931 lbs (23 319.142 lbs); butter-fat 1,020,311 lbs (876,882 lbs). This represents an increase in the milk supply of just under 17 per cent. The most noticeable increase was in the month of October the milk supply for that month being 8,929.821 lbs, as against 7,427,748 lbs in the corresponding month last year, an increase of 1.502,073 lbs for the month. The company has been making cheese since the commencement of the season, the present average daily manufacture of that article amounting to close on fourteen tons. It is not often that highly expensive new furniture is offered the public under such circumstances as prompt today's sale at Webster Bros. mart. Particulars are not intended here, the articles stand, and will be sold on their merits, absolutely without any restrie tions this afternoon commencing at 2 o’clock. SUDDEN END. No doubt exists in the minds of all who have used Nipsem Corn Cure, that this preparation brings the pain of corns to a sudden end. The ease with which it is applied, and the certainty of it doing its work., stamp Nipsem as the finest corn cure ever offered to the public. Nipsem is procurable from all chemists land stores, or post free 8.A.8. Co., K box 219, New Plymouth

A euchre party and dance held at Bell Block last night in aid of the newly formed Bell Block Cricket Club proved a most successful function, the result being an addition of about £6 to the club’s funds. The ladies’ prizes for

euchre were won. first by Mrs. Kaford, and second by Mrs. Yardley. After four men playing off the first prize went to Mr. R. Gunson and the second to Mr. F. Doughty.

Indications are that this season farmers in the south have decided that other crops will pay better than oats at the prices that have ruled during 1924. The statistics point to 100,000 acres less being put under oats this year. This will mean a much smaller output of oats, and prices next year should rule higher Already it is reported buyers are on the southern market offering 3s 3Ad for B grade Cartons -for forward delivery Dunedin merchants are not, however, inclined to enter into contracts at that figure.

“Carpenters’ wages are higher now than two years ago, and 2s 9d per hour is the recognised figure,” said an Auckland builder the other day. Bricks are st'll at £7 10s per 100, and it is a big price to pay. In volcanic districts, where there is plenty of stone for foundations, stonemasons are getting as high as 30s per day. Much of the timber coming in is very green, but it is still snapped up as soon as ever it is in the market for sale, and this is going to tell in a year or two against the buildings that are put up hurried-

A rather unusual procedure was taken at the Magistrate’s Court, Christchurch, when an old man, charged with being an idle and disorderly person, was dealt with in the backyard (states an exchange). Accused was in a very dirty condition, and Mr. S. E. McCarthy, S.M., ordered that he should not be allowed to contaminate the Courthouse. Accused was remanded? for a week, in order that he might be put in a cleanly condition.

Mr. P. J. Jones, chairman of the Canterbury section of the Public Service Association, after consultation with the committee, sent the following telegram to the eight Canterbury M.P.’s (reports the Lyttelton Times) “Canterbury Public servants ask your support in fairness to the public Service to strongly oppose any attempt to reduce salaries except in with the agreement between the association and Government in 1920.” Of the eight members approached, seven of them have sent immediate replies, which, from the association’s point of view, are satisfactory. Three stowaways were brought to Auckland by the , steamer Waihora, which arrived in Auckland from San Francisco' last week. On leaving San Francisco one was discovered hiding m a ventilator, another in the steering gear-box and the third in the hold. Six other intending stowaways were chased off the vessel just prior to her sailing. The position on the wharf at Wellington is not improving. Every day a big surplus of labor is offering. The weeklv average tor the year ended August was 1423. The number of men engaged began to fall in June and July. The average is now down to 1050. The average pay roll last year was £7OOO a week.' The present average is £4OOO. Music lovers will he interested to hear that an organ recital is to be given m St. Mary’s Church by Mr. R. Nev die Renaud on Tuesday evening, December 20. With the object o£ still further improving the beach, at Fitzroy.. the folk of the locality have decided to hold a Beach Carnival at Fitzroy oh Saturday, December 17. A varied programme of events has been drawn up, and a bright and happy day at the seaside is guaranteed for old and young.

Farmers interested in Walpole Island emailo are directed to the advertisement respecting this great fertiliser on page 8 of this issue. The Farmers’ Co-op. Organisation Society notify that supplies may be obtained from all branches of the firm. The Melbourne. Ltd., keeps busy with their great December Sale. Here’s why: Pillow cases, 2/6 pair; Island hats, l/ll; men’s knitted socks, 1/6 pair; Ryland’s lovely strong calico,, yard wide, 1/4; men’s fine white and natural singlets, 3/11: good quality fabric gloves, 6d pair; white flannelette, lOd yard; “Ivy” wool, mending, foz. balls, Is; Horrockc.es 36in. calico, l'/6 yard; also scores of other equally grand bargains. Use “Fairy Wonder” washing powder and the beautiful,, snowy whiteness of your washing will excite the envy of your friends. No other washing powder on the market gets such results as “Fairy.” No other compound is so economical in labor and fuel. Give it a trial. All grocers stock it.