LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 12 July 1922, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A collection in aid of the Unemployed Fund was taken up at the Victoria League meeting, New Plymouth, on Monday evening, and realised the sum of £7 7s.

A donation of £2O to the Unemployment Fund was decided on by the New Plymouth Methodist Circuit at last night’s meeting. This amount will be supplemented by private donations from the church.

A man was arrested at New Plymouth yesterday on charges o-f common assault and wilful damage. He will appear in the Magistrate's Court this morning, when it is understood his counsel will apply for a remand till tomorrow.

A number of married men. who were on the Returned Soldiers’ Association s unemployed list, will commence work this morning under the scheme arranged at the meeting of the New Plymouth Unemployment Committee’s meeting on Monday.

The proposed Main Roads Bill was the subject of brief discussion at the meeting o-f the Egmont County Council yesterday. It was resolved to ask the Minister of Public Works to forward a copy of the proposed bill to the council as soon as it was available.

The owners of 4218 acres, comprising part of the Moutoa Estate, between Foxton and Shannon, have requested the Government td take over the land at £90.000, the valuation placed on the land by the owners. The Government valuation is £112.000, and when an objection was recently made in the Assessment Court, the valuation was sustained.

The Stratford Hospital Board is interested in a bankrupt estate, and the chairman reported to yesterday merning’s meeting that he had attended a meeting of creditors, and that the meeting had decided that the farm in the estate, which was last bought at £57 per acre, be put in the hands of land agents for sale at £l3 per acre.

Mr. A. J. Barr, secretary of the Stratford A. and P. Association, and Mr. Middleton, of the Hawera A. and P. Association, leave for Wanganui this morning to confer with the Wanganui A. and P. Association with reference to the fivingr of the spring show dates. The object is to secure a suitable rotation in the dates, which have hitherto been unsatisfactory.

Two motorists who had parked their cars on the wrong side of King Street (notwithstanding the several notices displayed in the street) received something of a shock yesterday on finding their cars gone. Visions of thieves, and joyriders were dispelled when it was found that the cars had, in the words of the by-law. “'been removed to a place of safety at the expense of the owners,” by the borough inspector.

The Pukekura Park Board have engaged an additional five men upon work in the park, which now makes a staff of eight men more than the ordinary permanent employees. The men have proved good workers, and their assistance has enabled the hoard to have the lake thoroughly cleaned out — a work which needed doing very ,urgently. The men are now to be put on to the clearing of the valley leading up to the racecourse.

A tribute to the New Zealand press was paid by Mr. A. W. Jamieson, of Christchurch, who returned from America last week. He said that after a daily experience of American newspapers for many weeks he could understand why Lord Northeliffe expressed appreciation of New Zealand journals, both as regards matter and the manner of service. On the average. New Zealand papers were cheaper than those sold in the United States, though in America, of course, a great deal more matter of a kind was given for the money.

Owing to the mildness of the season, and partly, no doubt, to the dairy farmers’ desire to secure all the returns possible to tide them over the present stringent times, many dairy factories which usually close down for a period during the winter are this season running continuously. The Eltham main factory seldom closes down, but this year the Jerseydale and Cheal Road factories are also running right through, while Rawhitiroa has only been closed temporarily for repairs, and the Waihapa (Pukengahu) factory reopened on Monday. These factories are, of course, only working on alternate days, and the make is now from 12 to 20 boxes every working day. — Argus. A Press Association cablegram from London was published last Friday, stating that in the House of Commons Colonel Amery, in reply to a question, had said that the narrative and charts of the Jutland Battle hail been sent to Lord Jellicoe-, that the Admiralty did not wish to curtail anv observations Lord Jellicoe might wish to make, and that Lord Jellicoe might be relied upon to forward his remarks as soon as possible. His Excellency was asked on Monday if he wished to comment on the cabled statement of Colonel Amery, but he intimated that he had no remarks to make b?yon saying that he had not yet received the Jutland report and the charts referred to.

The Melbourne’s Sale' is drawing to a close. Last chance for nurses’ aprons, 4/6; large pillow cases, 2/6 pair; cashmerette blouses, 7/11; grey sheeting, 54in., 1/11; 72in. 2/6, 80in. 2/11, black sateen 1/6 yard; Llama hose, 6/11; Petone flannel, 1/11; 35in. cream winceyette, 1/11.

Ladies, just think for a moment how “Fairy Wonder” ean help. you in your home’ It win minimise labor and time in the laundry. It will bleach clothes snowy white without injury. It is extremely economical, being cheaper bulk for bulk than other compounds, and will save on your fuel bill. Give it a trial. It’s the greatest household help in existence. .

To-morrow, at Webster Bros.’ Mart, a sale of paintings on account of Mr. J. D. Perrett will be held- Mr. Perrett. who has been to the Southern Lakes, and has had to return North owing to illness, has left instructions that the paintings are to bp sold without reserve. The many admirers of his -works should not fail to be present at the sale.

We are in receipt of £1 towards th--Starving Russians Fund from “Sym pathiser?’ Stratford.

The temporary exhibit of the International Correspondence Schools is be- y ing continued through the present week and we understand that the closing date has been fixed definitely for Saturday next, 15th inst.

Hoarseness. Sore Throats and Chest Troubles are promptly relieved by Nazol.

At the monthly meeting of the Central School Committtee on Monday the headmaster reported that the average daily attendance for the past four weeks has been 602.1, or 93.6 per cent, of the average roll number. It was resolved that this committee records it appreciation of Miss Jemison’s valuable work whilst a member of the staff, and wishes her every success in her new sphere as second assistant at Inglewood; that the chairman of the board (Mr. P. J. H. White) be asked to lay the foundation stone of the new infant school in Courtenay Street; that the Minister of Education be informed that this committee expresses its keen appreciation of the erection of the new Courtenay Street school.

Considerable interest was taken at Thames last week in the delivery of a new type of heavy locomotive by A. and G. Price, Ltd., to the New Zealand Government. This is the first of a new contract for 20 locomotives of the A.B. Pacific type with the Government, and is of the same class as the Government has been importing from England. The weight on the rail is 85 tons, the tender having a water capacity of 2500 gallons and coal capacity of 4y 2 tons. This is one of the largest type yet turned out by the firm, and is the 93rd locomotive delivered to the order of the Government. The engine, which has been constructed under the supervision of Mr. Hollis, Government inspector, was taken out for a trial by him, and the test proved most satisfactory in every way.

The somnolent condition of Russell is known throughout the Dominion, and it will come as a surprise to many to learn that the northern township is showing signs of activity. Steps are being taken to form a town board, the regatta club is to be resuscitated, and it is'hoped to hold a regatta early in next year. The new Town Hall, for which the local inhabitants raised nearly £15,000, is nearly finished. There are also other encouraging signs of renewed life in this old and historic settlement. A settler from the district informed an Auckland Star reporter that twenty-seven houses had been erected at Russell t within the last two years. This is more than were erected there during the previous twenty years. He also incidentally mentioned that the residents had over £2OO in hand for.the restoration of the old church. It is hoped this will receive a Government subsidy. It is quite likely that in the future, as a tourist centre, Russell will regain a little of its former importance, the deep sea fishing for kingfish and inako sharks attracting visitors from all parts of the world. The number of visitors shows a . steady increase every sea-

Messrs. Newton King, Ltd., will hold a clearing sale to-morrow, at Tariki, on behalf of Messrs. Kendrick Bros. Details are advertised on page 8. Those who wish to hear the Rev. Susannah Harris should apply for tickets for her circle and private clairvoyance interviews to Mrs. S- F. Arden, Morley Street, who will give all information required. No one should miss this opportunity, as -her visit is short. *