LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 16 August 1922, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

At a well-attended meeting of the Westown Progressive Association last night, over which Mr. J. S. S. Medley presided, it was unanimously decided to support the candidature of Air. ,F. J. Hill at to-morrow’s election of a councillor for the New Plymouth Borough Council. In reply to a question, Mr. Hill stated that he was a strong advocate for tramway extensions, and always had been. “The average man develops only about ten per cent of his mental energy.” So said Mr. Jas. Wylie in his address at New Plymouth on Monday evening. “Therein lies the source of a tremendous amount of inefficiency,*’ he continued, “for allowing that your mental energy is developed twice as much as that of the averag<* man, you see there is still plenty of room to operate upon till you are 100 per cent efficient.” »bs

The agricultural banks’ proposal was briefly referred to by the Premier in the Financial Statement delivered last night. He said: “I have arranged with the Public Accounts Committee to inquire into the Government's proposals with regard to agricultural banks, or rural credit associations, as they are called in some countries. This matter will then be taken in hand at once, and the evidence of experts will be heard so that the necessary legislation may reach the statute book during the present session.”

In connection with the poll to-mor-row for the election of a councillor to tho New Plymouth Borough Council, the booth at Standish Hill will be in Mr J. S. S. Medley’s garage. As usual, a small booth has been arranged for in the Soldiers’ Club, but as it will accommodate only four voters at a time, electors are recommended to make use of other booths if possible.

William Wilson and Anthony Kelly, who are under arrest on a charge of alleged theft from the person of William Cheffing of money and various articles to the value of £99 Ils, appeared on remand before Air. A. AL Mowlem, S.M., at the Magistrate’s Court, New Plymouth, yesterday morning. On the application of the police a further remand until Friday was granted.

During the inspection of the hydroelectric Works on Thursday some of the visitors remarked upon the picturesque nature of the surroundings, particularly when the valleys were flooded and a lake formed. The appearance and interest of the country would be greatly enhanced by trees, which could be profitably planted now. Much of the land is quite unsuitable for grazing, and would more advantageously grow trees. The Borough used to have its own nursery where considerable numbers of trees were raised annually, but it has now been abandoned, at a time, many will think, when it should have been extended.

The New Plymouth sitting of the Supreme Court was commenced yesterday. His Honor Air. Justice Chapman presided, and the day was occupied in| hearing the case wherein Henry Louis Brennan was charged with the theft of some machinery at I'uniho. The jury returned a verdict that accused had committed a foolish act but without criminal intent, and this being equivalent to not guilty, Brennan was acquitted. Three prisoners appeared for sentence. Francis Douglas Stall, who is already serving a sentence of two years’ reformative detention, was given another two years of a similar nature for forgery and uttering three cheques, while Leslie Hanson and Nelson McKay were each admitted to probation for three years on strict terms for breaking, entering and theft at Manaia. Each of the accused was also ordered to pay £5 towards the costs of the prosecution in monthly instalments of 10s. To-day the Court will commence the civil business, the claim of Leslie Samuel Dutton v. Henry Herbert Upson for £BOO damages for alleged misrepresentation oh the sale of a farm, having been mentioned for 10 o’clock. The claim will be heard before the judge and a jury of twelve.

Several common jurymen applied for exemption when called at the Supreme Court , at' New Plymouth yesterday morning, and were excused by His Honor Mr. Justice Chapman. The requests were mostly on the grounds of pressure of work on farms and in business, while a son, whose lather had also been called, was excused, as he had to look after a. dairy farm. K. Stohr, who has been picked for the Taranaki Rugby team, was informed by His Honor that he would be excused in time to enable him to proceed south with the team on Thursday. The putting on of the commencement of the sitting to 19.30 caught three Grand Jurymen, but on due exji planation being made, His Honor took no further action. At the. Eltham Alagistrate’s Court on Monday, before Mi’. A. M. Mowlem, S.M., Herbert Henry Graves, land agent, of Hawera, sued John O’Hagan, of Eltham, for the sum of £75, commission on the sale of a cordial factory. Judgment was given for plaintiff for the amount claimed, and costs £9 19s 2d. On Friday, Arthur Eley Waugh, of Kaponga, who had branch establishments at Manaia and Eltham, was adjudged a bankrupt by the Deputy-Offi-cial Assignee. The next meeting of the Boys’ and Girls’ Club, under the auspices of the Taranaki A. & P. Association will be held on Saturday morning next, August 19, at 11 a.m. at the Agricultural Society’s office, New Plymouth.

The value of an efficient nightwatchman in New Plymouth was shown in the ’annual report of the Taranaki Employers’ Association which held its annual meeting last night. During the year the night-watchman had found 64 doors left open, 49 lights left on, 10 windows and show cases left open, 7 keys left in'doors one safe left open, and one parcel left outside a shop. In addition, he had extinguished three rubbish fires. The report of the executive added that the nightwatchman (Air. R. Inch) still continued to be very satisfactory. “How many business men pay proper attention to the ordinary rules of health? Yet such is a valuable business asset,” Air. Jas. Wylie pointed, out in his lecture at New Plymouth on Monday evening. A man of reliability might be handicapped by a weak body because he had ignored the laws governing his physical well-being. It was a pleasure to do [business with a fit, virile man with the glow of health upon his cheek, said Mr. Wylie. Such men were keen and alert, and the good health they .enjoyed by obeying the laws of nature was even reflected, in their crisp, cultured speech. When interviewed on business matters they came to the point straight away, fixed up the business quickly and efficiently, and. were ready for the next job. These busy men always had the most time to spare. Then there were other men who were always too busy, who had no time for anything. In business matters they came to the point only after a long while, their desk was in a muddle and their business, too, was in the same state. They lacked decision and dettniteness. The business man, said the speaker, should develop ability, reliability and action. “During the war period when business was easily gained and easily lost, many men and women came in on the wave of prosperity,” said Air. Jas. Wylie at New Plymouth on Monday night. “But after a while their business grew too big for them and got beyond their control, eo that to-day tbpse temporarily successful people are being carried back on the ebb tide of adversity.” '

The Alelbourne, Ltd., have full supplies again of their famous yellow label Llama hose. These stockings come direct from one of Leicester’s leading manufacturers, and are guaranteed to keep a good color and wear satisfactorily. Every pair is full fashioned and has extra spliced toes and ankles. Price 7/6 pair. Not so very long ago many women found it a physical impossibility to undertake a heavy day’s washing. To-day Jit is different. “Fairy Wonder” wash--1 ing powder has so lightened labor that all rubbing drudgery has been eliminated, whilst less fuel is required. In fact partially soiled clothes only require soaking overnight with this wonderful new powder. Of all grocers.

Warea residents are reminded of the ladies’ ball, to be held in the Warea Hall on Friday next. Particulars are advertised on page 1. Aluch interest is being taken by members of the Boys’ and Girls’ Agricultural dubs in the visit of Dr. Reakes (Dir-ector-General, Department of Agriculture) to-morrow, when he will distribute prizes and certificates to the successful competitors. The Education Board has granted a holiday to all competitors, who will be entered as present on the school rolls if they attend the prize distribution.

The Farmers’ Co-op. advertise on page 1 of this issue that supplies of motor spirit and kerosene may be ordered ex s.s. Eastern Sea. arriving at New Plymouth next week. Farmers are advised to place orders for delivery direct from the steamer, thus saving handling charges.,

Full particulars of & clearing sale of pedigree and grade Jer’sey cattle, implements, etc., the property of Mr. H. Esmond Greig, Pukearuhe, are advertised. in our auction columns. . The sale should particularly interest lovers of the Jersey breed, and also persons wanting some good horses and implements. Included jn the latter is a “Fordson” tractor complete with automatic plough, a great labor-saving implement. Mr. Greig has ploughed up some big areas with it in remarkably quick time. It would certainly be a splendid investment to the farmer who does extensive cropping each season.