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LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Some time ago a visit to the Taranaki Education Board s district was paid by the chairman and secretary of the Wanganui Education Board. That visit was returned this week. Messrs. White (chairman), Insull (secretary), and Moore (architect) of the Taranaki Education Board visited the Queen’s Park, Gonville, St John’s Infants, Aramoho and Wanganui East Schools, and then went to Palmerston North, Foxton, Feilding, and Marton. Yesterday they concluded their inspection of Wanganui schools. Before the Urewera country was open to prospectors for gold and other valuable metals many interesting reports were circulated in regard to the richness of this unknown land. Now that it is open and fairly accessible, attention is again turning in the same direction and at least one man is giving it a trial during his spare time. He has had experience in many other alluvial diggings and is at present working up the bottom of a creek between rocky sides. Although it is too early to say much, he is quite sure that the indications are as good or better than those shown in other places where gold has been found in paying quantities.

When the train was leaving Matiere gor Okahukura, a prominent Ohura settler came forward and, taking the Minister for Public Works by the hand, said: “I thank you sincerely from my heart for what you have done for us in bringing the railway through. You have no idea what a boon you have conferred upon us.” Mr. Coates modestly turned the congratulations from himself to Mr. W. T. Jennings, M.P., by saying: “Don’t thank me. I have done nothing much. Y'ou should thank your old member here who had battled for the line so long.”

An order dispensing with security on appeal was applied for in the Supreme Court at New Plymouth yesterday before Mr. Justice Reed. The application concerned the case of Russell v. Stainton, heard last session, when Mr. Justice Chapman found in favour of Stain ton. On behalf of Russell Mr. H. R. Billing made the application that security should be dispensed with, ancj Mr. C. H. Croker appeared for the respondent. At the outset of argument His Honor expressed the opinion that such cases should be brought before the judge who tried the case. Lengthy argument was heard, and further hearing was adjourned till Monday.

The Taxation Committee is now sitting in Wellington. The business of the committee is to prepare a report on all aspects of taxation in the Dominion. The sittings of the committee are not to be open to the press, but three members have been appointed to divulge such information as is thought advisable. The committee is accepting evidence in the form of written statements from those who wish to send such statements to it. If a witness desires to appear before the committee, a request for a hearing in person should accompany that person’s written evidence. The committee, on receipt of such request, will decide whether it should be acceded to. It is understood that none of the requests so far made for a personal hearing have been refused.

Ashhurst has a distinction in church building, states a Manawatu paper. The church there cost the community nothing more than the addition of one letter to the name of the town, and it has never been in debt. By faulty orthography, the little town was christened “Ashurst,” in honour of Lord Ashhurst, who owned land in the vicinity, acquired through the Manchester Corporation, which originally settled 1/he block. Lord Ashhurst’s sister discovered that an “h* - had been omitted, and made protest. The residents accordingly altered the spelling, and the lady was so grateful that she presented the people with a hand-somely-finished and furnished church. It is curious what aspects of an event will be remembered in later years. The old veterans who lined up at Auckland on Empire Day for inspection by the Governor-General had many experiences of stirring events to recall to each other if they chose. Yet two of these old men, claiming companionship in expeditions through Taranaki in the days of the Maori wars, singled out the blossoms on the peach trees on the banks of the Waipa as a point of mutual recollection. “Oh, aye,” replied one of the pair emphatically in response to an eager question, “I remember the peach blossoms.” Another old soldier, exchanging reminiscences of an expedition with Major Jackson’s Forest Rangers from Onehunga to Raglan, told with a chuckle of delight how the troops, marching south by the old racecourse near Otahuhu, saw Dainty Ariel win the Auckland Cup on Boxing Day, 1863.

Householders at Remuera (Auckland) recently forwarded to the Minister ?br Education, Hon. .1. C. Parr, a resolution which they passed urging that schocfl buildings should be erected in less permanent material. Mr. Parr has replied stating that he has received from the Education Department a report to the effect that with the reasonable margin of safety that is being allowed fo* probable changes in educational ideal?, the utility life of the buildings that are being erected at the present time should be as long as their structural life. A temporary building is more costly to maintain than a permanent building, and lias in the ordinary course to be more frequently replaced. Consequently the more permanent structures in wellestablished centres of population, with the safeguard mentioned' above, is regarded as cheaper in the end and certainly provides much more comfortable and hygienic conditions for both the pupils and the staff. The advantage of having a building affording greater elasticity where conditions are liable to change is recognised, and this has been met by the movable and easily extensible building designed by the department.

The Christchurch Hospital Board has decided that a deputation wait on the Prime Minister during his coming visit to Christchurch and bring before his special notice the following matters: (1) The necessity for immediately restoring a Government test for dairy milk, with a. view to discovering the whereabouts of tubercular cattle. (2) That the Government be requested to bring down legislation providing a. Properly organised scheme for scientific treatment of tuberculosis throughout the Dominion on lines suggested by reports of the conference held in 1912.

The most prolific family that New Zealand ever produced is probably one that resided in Palmerston North a few vears ago. Besides a quartette—which

is exceedingly rare —two sets of twins were produced in succeeding years. Thus a family of eight was born to the yarei is in three vears. The family is said to be dointr well at present, somewhere in AusUali o

Among those who have applied to the Wellington Charitable Aid Board for relief are recent immigrants. This was mentioned at Thursday’s meeting of the Wellington Hospital Board. Another thing stated was that there were cases of men who refused work though their families were destitute and charitable aid was sought for them. Members expressed the opinion that such men should be gaoled.

On the trip out on the Ruahine a great amount of what some thought was un-, due strictness was exercised by those in authority. There were only nine passengers in the first saloon, and the second saloon had not a great many passengers, while the third-class cabins were very much crowded. A good deal of friendship sprang up between the first and second-class passengers, and while the first-class passengers were allowed to visit the second-class, nothing could induce those in charge to remove the barriers as far as the promenade decks between the two classes were concerned. The whole upper deck of the big steamer was very little used all the way out (states tlie Auckland Star). One day the whole of the saloon passengers waited on the captain and asked that the restrictions regarding the decks used by the first and second classes be removed in the mutual interests of all, but the request was declined, and the strictest discipline continued. In August last year the Normanby Dairy Company altered its articles to provide that all shareholders should increase their shares from the previous basis of three shares for, every 2501 b. of butterfat supplied between the first day of July in any year to the thirtieth day of the .June following, to one share for every 601 b., and that if a shareholder refused to apply for the shares the chairman of the company could sign the application for such shares, and the directors thereupon allot the shares. To this Stuart Evan Macdonald, a shareholder in the Normanby Dairy Company, objected, and the coinpony allotted him shares and deducted the share money from the monthly payments. Macdonald sued the company for £G 15s 7d, the deduction from his cheque for November, 1921. The magistrate, Mr. A. M. Mowlem, however, held against him. Tie thereupon appealed to the Supreme Court. When the appeal came before Mr. Justice Reed at the Supreme Court, at New Plymouth, he intimated that he considered the matter too important to be dealt with by a single judge, as it appeared to him to affect not only the Normanby Dairy Company, but ’he dairying industry generally. He strongly urged that it be heard by the Full Court. To this course counsel engaged in the matter consented, and the ease will be heard before the Full Court at Wellington, probably at its next sittings in July.

A striking tribute to the stability of New Zealand is paid by Mr. F. Hiarn, who recently toured the Dominion, as Agricultural Adviser to the British Empire Exhibition in 19*24. “You have been passing through troublesome times/’ he wrote to a Government official. “But the corner is turned, and you will soon be in the sunshine again. It may be slow for a time, but nothing can hold New Zealand back. This slump will prove a blessing in the end.”

A meeting of the New Plymouth Justices of the Peace Association is called for next Friday night. Members of the New Plymouth Savage Club are reminded that the second korero will take place to-night. Rangatira-q-te-Korero will be Savage A. L. Moore. Subscriptions are due and can be paid to the treasurer at the hall.

The first pedigree Jersey sales to be held in Taranaki this winter are those on account ofMr. John Hale, New Plymouth, and Mr. S. J. Sutton, Waitoitoi, announcements of both being made in our auction columns. Mr. Hale’s herd is building up a reputation for its wonderful producing qualities, having established to date an Australasian record for the highest avarage production for the number of cattle he has put under SO. test. This .must put great value on the cattle he is disposing of, as these include sons and daughters ot all his butter-fat champions. Mr. Sutton has also been an ardent admirer and keen breeder of Jerseys for some tune, the disposal of his homestead accounting for his sale. He has some very fine cattle, and they will no doubt attract many admirers.

Attention is invited to an advertisement in tins issue announcing tram arrangements and holiday excursion fares in connection with King’s Birthday and football tournament at New Plymouth, 3rd June.

The Foreign Mission services of the New Plymouth ’ Methodist Circuit will be held on Sunday, and public meetings will follow on Monday and Tuesday at St. Aubyn and Fitzroy Methodist Churches. The Rev. W. W. Avery, a returned missionary, will be the deputation. AH offerings will be for Foreign Missions.

We wish to draw attention to Dockrill’s advertisement offering their highgrade boots and shoes at reduced prices. Th if: firm’s footwear is noted for itsh;gh quality and our readers will do well to secure some of the bargains offeiing.

Experienced washer-women swear by “Fairy Wonder.” This great scientific compound contains ingredients of a detergent character, swift in action yet absolutely harmless to the finest fabrics. With this new wonderful dry soap clothes can be washed in half the usual time without rubbing. Give it a trial. Obtainable at all stores.

The Melbourne, Ltd., is the place for value in woollen goods: Blankets underwear and hosiery. Low prices are offering on colonial mill goods, guaranteed pure wool, full sizes and correctly fashioned. Buy warm clothing now while stocks- are ample.

Riflemen should note that entries for the Patea Rifle Associations meeting close with the secretary to-day. Particulars of the meeting will be found in our advertising columns.

Messrs. Henry Brown and Co., Ltd., timber merchants and joinery makers, New Plymouth, notify that they are now holding large stocks of New Zealand timbers, asbestos wall boards, upson board, plain and fancy window glass, konka board, paints, etc.

Pounds can be saved by having your old or eoiled garments renovated by J. K. Hawkins and Co., dry cleaners and eteam dyers, Devon Street, New Plymouth. We have the most up-to-date plant in Taranaki for doing this class of work. It does not matter how soiled or faded your garments are, we can renovate them like new. Our ’phone number is 685. Get busy.

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Taranaki Daily News, 27 May 1922, Page 4

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LOCAL AND GENERAL. Taranaki Daily News, 27 May 1922, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL. Taranaki Daily News, 27 May 1922, Page 4

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