LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 13 July 1922, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Education Board yesterday granted permission for the taking of moving pictures of schools at work, subject to the time arranged ’being convenient to the head teacher.

John O’Grady, who was arrested in New Plymouth on Tuesday on charges of common assault and causing wilful damage, appeared in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday. He was remanded till this morning.

Mokau coal is now offered for sale in Waitara. The Mail states that it is hewn in the old mine, and brought down the river by a launch in bags, then transferred to the Mahoe, which landed five tons in Waitara last week.

“A great many teachers are showing a similar spirit to that of the soldiers in the trenches, having to suffer difficulties for the sake of the country,” remarked the senior inspector during «• discussion at the meeting of the Taranaki Education Board yesterday over the inconveniences suffered by teachers through lack of suitable school accommodation.

Mr. J. Lund-on, who wa*. manager of the Wellington Rugby team which visited Hawera last week, reported to the Rugby Union on Tuesday night that the conduct of the team had been excellent. He added that the hotelkeeper with whom they stayed had said they were the best-behaved team that had ever .been accommodated in his house.

Reminded in the House of his promise to set up a committee which should inquire into the co-partnership of the j State and the Bank of New Zealand, and into other banking matters, the Prime Minister said that he was quite willing to fulfil it during the present session. He would, consult his colleagues within the next few days, and communicate the intentions of the Government to the House.

At the meeting of the Taranaki Education Board yesterday the following commissioners were appointed to school districts that had. failed to appoint committees: Pohokura, D. M. Pitcaithly; Moeatoa, P. Saunders, M. J. Kinnane; Opatu, C. Neilsen, C. A. Farr; Matau, L. Ayres, G. H. Rawlinson; Mt Messenger, A. E. Sutton, T. Sherlock; Korito, A. E. Benefield, H. H. Peters; Kohurata-hi. J. B. McCartie. E. A. Wyatt; Marokopa, C. A. Reeve.

A question regarding the Waitara School is to be asked in the House. Mr. W. T. Jennings (Waitomo) has given notice to ask the Minister of Education when he intends to respond to the numerous requests made ’.by the School Committee of Waitara, and endorsed by the Taranaki Board of Education, for some alterations to the present school, where the overcrowding of pupils is undermining the health of both teachers and children.

A flattering reception was accorded the “Vice-Regals” last night, when they gave their fare-well performance at the Empire Theatre, New Plymouth. The theatre was crowded and a new programme, full of bright, entertaining items, kept the audience in good humor for two and a half hours. All the items were of distinctly high merit, some performers having to respond to three recalls. To-night the “ViceRegate” will appear at Waitara and tomorrow night at Eltham.

The Cuthbert Shield, awarded in connection with agricultural work at the schools in the Taranaki Education district, has this year been won by the Ngaere School. In reporting to the Education Board, the judges stated that their decision was based on the general excellence of the agricultural work of the school, for, owing to the time taken up in judging the plots in connection with the Boys’ and Girls’ Agricultural Clubs, etc., it had been impossible to visit the schools in Ihe same way as had been done in previous years.

An enjoyable evening was spent at the Victoria League rooms last night, when the president (Mrs. C. H. Burgess) gave an “At Home.” to members and their friends. There was a large attendance, including a number of men, and the evening was passed pleasantly with story, music and dancing. Songs were given by Mrs. Boyle and Mrs. Mowlem and Mrs. IT. Fraser played a. pianoforte solo, while Dr. J. R. Purdy gave several elocutionary items, evoking warm appreciation. The rooms were beautifully decorated and presented a bright appearance.

The trait in the Maori character of fixing events by other events was exemplified in the Waitara Magistrate’s Court yesterday, when a Native witness was asked through the interpreter how long she had had a disputed threshing machine in her possession. She answered, “After the raid on Parihaka.” 'ln spite of a searching cross-examination the witness, who said she made no note of dates, could not fix the date any more definitely. It transpired in evidence subsequently that the machine had been bought about forty years ago for the exceedingly reasonable sum of thirty shillings!

Newton King. Ltd., will hold a clearing sale on behalf of Mr. R. S. Campbell at his farm on the Patiki Road, near Awatuna, on Tuesday next. It had previously been advertised for Monday. See advertisement for full particulars of the stock to ;be offered.

The annual meeting in connection with the Boys’ and Girls’ Agricultural Clubs (northern division) will be held in the Education Board’s office, New Plymouth, on Saturday next, commencing at 1 p.m. The Fourth Battalion Rand will give recitals in Pukekura Park on Sunday afternoon and in Everybody’s Theatre on Sunday evening for the benefit of a bandsman (a married man with two children) who has been a patient in the hospital since March and this week had to undergo a serious operation. The band has always shown its willingness to assist in any Reserving cause, and hopes to see the public extend to one of its members who is sorely afflicted their liberal support.

At the parade of the New Plymouth Senior Cadets at the Coronation Hall on Monday evening last, Dr. G. H. Thomson delivered an interesting lecture on “The Development of the Human Body.” This was the first of a series of monthly lectures to be given to the Cadets and Territorials by prominent citizens of the town in connection with the New Plymouth Territorial and Cadet Community Club.

After a comparative lull in overseas shipping several liners are due at- New Plymouth during the next few weeks. The Piako was to leave .Rockhampton (Queensland) yesterday and should arrive here about next Wednesday. The Port Chalmers, now at Dunedin, is expected about July 23, followed by the Kaikoura, due on August 10, with cargo from Liverpool. This vessel will load 23.000 freight carcases, drawn from the Smart Road and Waitara freezing works, for Homeward shipment. The Port Albany, for Homeward loading, is due about August 23, while the Waitemata, with Pacific Coast cargo, is also due next month.

The practice adopted by the Taranaki Education Board of subsidising amounts raised by school committees towards the erection of shelter-sheds, concrete paths and other school improvements will be stopped, for a time at least. At yesterday’s meeting of the board the chairman stated that the time had now arrived when the board must conserve its maintenance funds for the actual maintenance work for which the board, was responsible, and on his motion, a resolution was passed “regretting that owing to the necessity for conserving its maintenance fund for urgent repairs and the upkeep of school buildings, the board will, for a time at least, be unable to subsidise committees from its own funds on shelter-sheds, footpaths and similar -works; the board will, however, still endeavor to obtain subsidies from the department on moneys raised voluntarily.” It was resolved to reply to several applications by committees in the terms of the resolution.

Full particulars of a clearing sale to be held at Tataraimaka on Monday next, on account of Messrs. Still Bros.,

A great bargain time has been experienced by ladies who have attended Morey’s successful winter sale. The last days of this popular event are announced. Call and inspect the enormous price reductions in all departments.

The Melbourne, Ltd., announce the last days for securing the following goods at sale prices:—Shirley Police braces, 3/6; Shirley President braces, 3/11; Fox’s serge shorts, sizes 3 to 16, 19/6 pair; Roslyn heavy ribbed socks, 2/6 pair; fine Mosgiel plain knit socks, 2/3 pair; linen collars, 1/2; celluloid collars, 1/6; men’s white lawn handicer chiefs, 3 for 2/-, and scores of other equal money-saving bargains.

Experienced washerwomen 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 wonderful dry soap, clothes can be washed in half the usual time without rubbing. Give it a trial. At all stores.

Those interested in the popular pastime of boxing will be interested to learn that Messrs. Billy Crawford and Cyril Whitaker intend giving lessons at the Imperial Billiard Saloon, New Plymouth. The classes are to be held on Mondays and Thursdays, afternoon and evening. Crawford is a well-known exponent of the boxing art, having tutored more champions in New Zealand than any other teacher.

To-day (Thursday) Mr. R. T. Bickerton. eyesight specialist, of Wellington (son of Professor Bickerton), may be consulted on all eyesight troubles at Waimate Hotel, Manaia. Mr. Bickerton will be in attendance at Central Hotel, Hawera, on Friday and .Saturday.