LOCAL AND GENERAL
At a brief sitting of the Court at Eltham yesterday, before Messrs. J. W. Stubbs and H. G. Carmen, J.P.’s, A. H. Russell received judgment against L. Slight for £lO, with costs £1 15s 6d. It was Mrs. E. A. Millman, not Mr. Millman, who placed the laurel wreath at the foot of the Omata memorial to the fallen soldiers of that district on Sunday afternoon. “Frankly, the whole question is money,” said the Mayor (Mr. F. E. Wilson) to a. ratepayer who last night asked the council to make a small roadway. "We are asked for roads and footpaths all over the borough,” he added, “but we have not the means to do everything.” In the House of Representatives last week, Mr. R. Masters, speaking of the unity of control in education, said: In a small town with a few thousand inhabitants we have one board of governors dealing with a high school, another board dealing with a primary school, and another board dealing with a technical school. In the smaller towns all this work could be undertaken by one board. By this avoidance of duplication of administration we might very well save thousands of pounds.
The possible danger of having a rifle range in the borough has led the council to refuse an application from the Technical College authorities to erect a miniature rifle range in the college grounds. The matter was left to the finance committee, who were by no means enthusiastic about the project, but eventually recommended the council to grant permission provided a bulletproof fence was erected. When the recommendation came before the council last night several expressed opposition, and the recommendation was rejected.
The war against straying cattle which is carried on by the New Plymouth borough inspector is having embarrassing results —the animals impounded are costing too much to feed. Mr. Day wrote to the council last night: “I shall be compelled to make arrangements to paddock 39 cows impounded from Okato if they are not claimed by to-morrow. The poundage fees require to be amended to fit the high cost of feed; it costs more than Is 6d a day for hay in New Plymouth.” The Mayor pointed out that legislation was required to alter the fees, but he did not consider it proper that the borough should have to impound cattle straying in the Okato district. Other councillors agreed, and it was decided to ask the Taranaki County Council to erect a pound in that district.
Ratana is at Rahotu, and an idea of the numbers following und seeing him may be gauged from the fact that one New Plymouth baker yesterday sent down 600 dozen of small goods—one of the biggest orders the firm has ever executed in a day. “It wasn’t a picnic; it was a holiday. A picnic is tiring, but a holiday is a rest!” ( Thus a dairy farmer witness in the Supreme Court at New Plymouth yesterday. The same witness was later very candid concerning the industry of the .plaintiff. “He is a very hard worker; works much hander than I do,” was his remark ere he left the box.
The hearing of the third out of four cases of alleged misrepresentation in the sale of a farm was commenced at the New Plymouth Supreme Court yesterday. On this occasion the farm in dispute is in South Taranaki, ' being situated on Ball Road. The plaintiff is Edward Thomas and the defendant William Home McDonald, and the amount claimed is £2837. The whole of yesterday was occupied in hearing the case for the plaintiff, which will be concluded this morning. Waiting jurors were discharged until 10 o’clock tomorrow morning. Two members of the, crew of the Kaikoura were brought before Messrs. T. Furlong and J. R. Hill, J.P.’s, yesterday morning to explain alleged lapses in their behaviour. T. J. G. Taylor, on a charge of assaulting J. L. Hunter, another member of the crew, was, on the application of Mr. Quilliam, who appeared for the commander of the ship, remanded till to-morrow. A. Clayton, who pleaded guilty to disobeying a lawful command of the captain, was sentenced to a week’s imprisonment and ordered to be put on board the vessel when she leaves New Plymouth. As instancing the appreciation of the young New Zealander of the facilities afforded for education, Mr. J. Caughley (Director of Education), stated, in his lecture at New Plymouth last night, that we have in New Zealand the largest proportion of university college students. He could not' find any country which had so many students in proportion to the population as we had. The proportion was considerably more than double that of New South Wales and Victoria. A third of the students received their education free of cost and some of them besides received money grants. The usual fortnightly meeting of the New Plymouth branch of the Victoria League was held last evening, and took the form of a musical evening. The musical party comprised Mrs. Kircher (elocutionist), Mr. Baden Bellringer (song), Mr. Rupert George (violin), Mr. Fredric and Mrs. Ferry (duet), Mrs. Ferry (solo), Miss Smith, Urenui (pianoforte solo), Mr. W. P. Okey (song), and Mrs. Fredric, who played the accompaniments. The programme was arranged by Mr. F. P. Fredric, and the thanks of the league are due to him for organising such a delightful evening. If Mr. Bumble is correct in saying that “The law is a £ hass,’ ” it is certainly a very costly animal to feed, and the layman has very little idea of the amount of money required to dabble in lawsuits until he buys his experience. Some indication, however, may be shown by the fact that a recent civil case at the Supreme Court at New Plymouth will cost the parties concerned something in the vicinity of about £550, of which the greater proportion will have to be paid by the losing side. The winner will receive all his expenses, hut will have to make up his solicitor's’ fee to the amount agreed out of his own pocket. Money for investment on first-class mortgage has become much easier in recent months, states an Auckland solicitor, whose office handles a great deal of conveyancing work. -Since last April one large lending institution had been finding money very readily at 6£ per cent, for this class of investment, whereas in the previous 12 or 18 months it had lent practically nothing on mortgages. He also stated that financing second mortgages was still extremely difficult, except where the vendor was prepared to leave some of his money in a property. Recent experiences of second mortgages probably accounted for this state of affairs. The war memorial question was before the New Plymouth Borough Council last night. A small deputation from the War Memorial Committee waited on the council, and Mr. C. H. Weston pointed out what had transpired when the deputation waited on the Harbor Board last week, a decision being reached that new valuations should be obtained of the properties to be exchanged. the Harbor Board to appoint a valuer and, the Borough Council also to appoint a valuer. The council decided to agree to this arrangement, and a sub-committee comprising the Mayor (Mr. F. E. Wilson) and Crs. F. J. Hill and J. Brown was appointed to settle the terms of exchange on the basis of the new valuation.
The monthly meeting of the Repatriation Committee was held on Friday last, there being present: Messrs. C. H. Weston, W. J. Chaney, T. Furlong and F. Hartnell. Twenty-five cases and applications, as well 'as transactions completed, were considered. Three applications were for indulgence for various reasons, and each case was favorably considered. Applications for loans for business and for furniture totalling £350 were received, and it was decided to recommend the department to grant the application in each case. Since last meeting the sum of £547 had been repaid off loans advanced. Four loans amounting to £4OO which had been recommended by the local board were declined by the department. Several other matters incidental to business affairs arising out of the repatriation of soldiers were dealt with in a satisfactory way.
Mr. T. U. Wells, of Auckland, who has just returned from a trip abroad, said at Auckland last week that what he saw in America increased the satisfaction he felt that we had in New Zealand a homogeneous population, and no consideration should induce us to sacrifice this. Apart from the difficulties arising from immigration, Mr. Wells went on to -state the problem of the race already resident in the country, namely, the 10,000,000 negroes. In the North the negro did dot thrive very well, and the question was. therefore, not so acute, but in the South his numbers made the position very serious. The negro was ignorant, of low mentality, and indolent. The few who showed any ability had white blood in their veins. In fact. 25 per cent of the negro population show traces of white blood, and it was these who were ambitious and stirred up strife. From 50 to 70 per cent, of the negro population live in poverty as distinguished, from pauperism. He thought the solution to the difficulty would be the instruction of the negro in handicraft and agriculture. They advanced better on small farms than in any other employment. There was, however, a widespread disposition among the white population of the southern States to keep the negro down.
At Neyr Plymouth yesterday, Mr. J. Caughley, Director of Education, told the m embers of the Taranaki Education Board that in his tour of inspection of the New Plymouth schools that morning he had seen more new buildings than were to be seen in the whole city of Wellington, where the house shortage was so acute. The effect was to cause the congestion in the local schools, which was so apparent at present. The Director of (Education (Mr. John Caughley, M.A.) spent a busy day in New Plymouth yesterday. In the morning he was taken on a tour of inspection of the New Plymouth schools, and later met the Education Board in reference to the needs for school accommodation, particularly in New Plymouth. As a result Mr. Caughley undertook, op his return-, to Wellington, to obtain a decision on matters placed before the department and to inform the board of the result, probably this week. Mr. Caughley conferred with the High Schools’ Board in the afternoon, and addressed a meeting last evening on the proposed junior high schools system. He leaves for Wellington to-day, but hopes to return to Taranaki in about a month’s time in order to gain a general knowledge of the province’s educational needs. In Palmerston North the chief topic of conversation among farmers is the upward tendency of the butter market, the prospects of which are being eagerly canvassed. Inquiries made by a Standard representative in well-informed circles went to show that the outlook is very encouraging, for in addition to an appreciable increase in output for the early part of the season being assured. London prices are steadily rising. Some weeks ago a sharp rise in prices saw New Zealand butter soar to as high as 236 s per cwt, but before long a steady decline set in until the price tpuched bottom at 1965. Notwithstanding the placing of large supplies of Danish on the market at this time, supplemented by the arrival of Canadian shipments, the decline in the New Zealand article was permanently arrested at 1965, and at this figure it survived a somewhat trying period. To-day, with supplies diminishing, the market for colonial butter is hardening, latest London market reports quoting New Zealand butter at 206 s to 208 s per cwt, with as high as 210 s for exceptionally good quality. The J. C. Williamson opera, “The Maid of the Mountains,” will be staged at Inglewood to-night and Stratford tomorrow. A full chorus and orchestra support an excellent cast of principals. Mr. Percy Clifton, an English comedian of note, is chief funmaker. He is supported by Lionel Walsh, Florence Lusk, and Phil Newstead. * The Taranaki Scottish Society’s grand concert and dance will he held in the Town Hall on Thursday next, 31st inst. Some well-known artists have promised to assist, and an excellent programme is assured. Full details are advertised on page 1. Wharehuia is putting forth its best efforts for Thursday, the 31st, when the residents intend holding their home industries exhibition. Patrons can be satisfied that a good time is assured for them. Entertainment and education for young and old is provided, with football, chain stepping, guessing competitions, nail driving, tea drinking, bran tub, lolly stalls and decorative, school needlework, produce and cookery sections.
Blouses and underwear are going like hot cakes at the Melbourne’s sensational sale. Never for many years have such low prices obtained for similar goods. The qualities are up to the Melbourne’s usual high standard. The natural underwear, including combinations, is particularly good value. The cotton vests at 2/9 are great value. Ladies! When you ask for “Fairy Wonder,” see that you get it. Don’t allow yourselves to be “jostled” into taking some inferior substitute. Don’t accept any “just as good” resurrection from the limbs of “old stock.” See that you get the latest and best —that’s “Fairy.” All up-to-date grocers stock it. Miss Thelma Mackenzie, who assists at the Scottish Society’s gathering at Stratford on Thursday, 31st inst., as star dancer, is a typical Scottish lassie, and has achieved wonderful fame not only in New Zealand, but in South Africa and Australia. As New Zealand’s champion all-round dancer, she is the first in the Dominion to annex a eup which had to be won three years in succession. This was achieved at the last New Year gathering at Masterton. In addition to certificates for championship sheauntriubhas, Highland fling and Irish jig, Miss Mackenzie is holder of the Heather Cup for champion dancer under 18 years.
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