LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 26 April 1922, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr. H. Clark, of Toko Road, was admitted to the Stratford Hospital yesterday, having been severely gored in the thigh by a bull. A Nelson message says that the preliminary run of the various units at the Onakaka ironworks was entirely satisfactory. Poppy Day in Wellington realised over £l5OO (says a Press telegram). With outside contributions this amount is likely to be considerably increased.

Two motor cars came into collision at the corner of Leach and Eliot Streets at about 4 o’clock on Monday afternoon. The ears were somewhat damaged, but no one was injured. An extensive deposit’ of hematite (an oxide of iron which is the basis of a paint) has been found near Lander, Central Otago, and a. lucrative industry is promised.—Press Assn. Out of 10,000 trout fry placed in Mr. Tristram’s lake (Eltham), 3600 fine fish were on Monday released in "the Waingongoro river by the Hawera Acclimatisation Society (writes our correspondent). The society intends releasing another 16,000 from the dairy company’s race at an early date. “The present high cost of school books is a real burden on the parents,” stated the annual report of the Central School Committee, “and it can only be hoped, as a result of the agitation throughout the Dominion, that this year will see some, definite action taken by those in authority to cope with this important matter.” The importance of swimming as an integral part of school life was stressed by Mr. R. Day at the Fitzroy meeting o-f householders on Monday evening. The speaker said that although some of the Fitzroy pupils took an interest in swimming, there should be a greater interest exhibited. He pointed out that a child from the Fitzroy school could take the tram to the municipal baths, have a swim, and return by tram all for threepence, claiming that such a concession could not be obtained anywhere else in the Dominion.

An important scheme aiming at the formation of a dairy produce pool was announced at Hawera on Sacurday at a meeting of dairy factory directors. It was the first meeting of several to be held in the Dominion to ascertain the views of producers in order to discover whether the promoters are supported in seeking legislation for the project. The scheme proposes a pool for butter and cheese on the lines of the meat pool, and is of the first importance to the industry and the Dominion. Full details appear on page 7. Scholars of the Central School participated in a short ceremony in honor of Anzac Day on Monday afternoon. The children were marched on to the playing ground and drawn up in the formation of a hollow square by the flagstaff, on which the Union Jack was hoisted. The purpose of the ceremony was explained to the children by the headmaster (Mr. H. A. Stratford), tnen all stood at attention in silence for a minute, the flag was saluted, and tne National Anthem was sung. Mr. S. (1. Smith, M.P., chairman of the school committee, was present, and also Messrs. Valentine and Griffin, inspectors.

A telegraphic communication was sent to the Minister of Education on Monday b.y Mr. S. G. Smith. M.P.. asking if the department had formulated proposals to deal with the unsatisfactory position at the Courtenay Street, Central, Fitzroy, West End, Moturoa, and Vogeltown schools. Mr. Smith reported to the meeting of householders at the Central School on Monday night that the Minister had telegraphed stating instructions had been givefi to make certain proposals to the Taranaki Education Board to relieve the position at the New Plymouth schools, and that the letter ought to have reached the board before this. Mr, Smith intimated that according to advice from the board, the department's letter had not yet come to hand.

A large number of returned soldiers accepted the invitation of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Burgess to attend at the Victoria League rooms yesterday afternoon, when tea was served and the time was passed pleasantly with a musical programme. Selections were contributed by Mrs. Woods (piano) and Mr. R. Murphy (violin), and songs were, given by the following: Mrs. A. M. Moslem, Messrs. D. H. Thomson, B. Bellringer, W. Smith, and R. L. Cooper. Accompaniments were played by Mrs. Cooper. Thanks were expressed to Mr. and Mrs. Burgess for their hospitality, and before the gathering dispersed, on the call of Captain McDiarmid, cheers were given for the host and hostess, these being followed by musical honors.

The general arrangements for the Anzac Day Service in New Plymouth yesterday were excellent, and enabled the service to be got off without a [fitch. There was a muster of about 2fl() returned soldiers under the command of Captain A. H. Stratford, and a good representation of the Maori War and South African veterans. The headquarters of A Company Territorials mustered 42 and 78 strong respectively, and were in command of Lieutenants Stace and Stephenson. There were 128 cadets in No. 90 Company, under Lieutenant Robertson, and about 250 High School cadets under Captain Papps and Lieutenants Bertrand, Diprose, Eggleton, and Marks. No. 89 Company (Technical College) had a roll call of 32, which, it is explained, would have been bigger but for the fact that there were no trains to bring in the pupils from the country. Lieutenant Skelton was in charge. The parade was in charge of Captain A. M. McDiarmid. and was ably marshalled by Sergeant-Majors Roper and Bell. The firing party of returned soldiers was under the command of Lieutenant L. W. Andrew, V.C. Boy Scouts and Girl Guides, representatives of the Patriotic and Repatriation Committees, and local bodies also participated in the procession. Messrs. Borthwick and Sons will receive pigs at Stratford to-morrow (Thursday). To the man who is a confirmed smoker the first consideration is a good pipe. With that as a foundation he knows he will get the best results from indulgence in the weed. A pipe that is light in the mouth, cool to the tongue, well finished in appearance, and .nii t of good briar, and set on to a hard, neat mouthpiece, gives a man that contented feeling of happiness. Such a pipe is the Civic, made in all shapes and sizes. A guarantee given with each “Civic” at our shop, that should t'he wood burn or crack we will replace with a new pipe. Only one price, 12/6. W. H. Preece, tobacconist, Devon Street Central, New Plymouth. For Bronchial Coughs, take foods’ Great Peppermint Cure-