LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 18 October 1922, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

It was stated at a meeting of citrus fruit growers at Tauranga this week that it was intended to commence advertising New Zealand lemons on a large scale throughout the Dominion shortly. Several exhibits of cured peel were exhibited at the meeting, and some very fine lemons were shown.

The Chronicle says that when the steamer Breeze was between ten and twenty miles off Wanganui on Tuesday, on her way from Wellington, a Pelorus Jack was seen. The visitor, which was exactly the size and shape of Jack, though a trifle lighter in colour, sported around the steamer for some time. Members of the ship’s company who were acquainted with Pelorus Jack, are satisfied that the ♦visitor is of the same species.

The fortnightly meeting of the executive of the New Plymouth band contest committee was held last night. Mr. A. L. Humphries presided. The North Island Brass Band Association wrote giving the names of Messrs. G. Buckley, T. Herd, F. W. G. McLeod and E. Smith as ’being the association’s official judges. Of these Messrs. Buckley and Herd are coaching bands which intend to compete in the contest, and Mr. Smith is engaged to officiate at Dunedin during the week prior to the New Plymouth contest. The executive arc awaiting replies from Australian and other New Zealand judges before reaching a decision. In view of the attraction which the presence of a Christchurch band would lend to the cont the secretary was instructed, in ..junction with Mr. F. J. Hill, chairman of the accommodation committee, to guarantee quarters for the Woolston Band and others which might inquire. A £5O wager was won, it is reported, by a young man in New Plymouth yesterday. As the result of a discussion of Saturday’s circular road race round Mt. Egmonr, this young man wagered that he could complete the course of over 100 miles within ten hours. “Done,” said the other man. A racing model bicycle was procured, the services of one of the competitors in the road race were retained. as pacer, and at 10 a.m. the two men set out on the long journey. To win his wager the man bad to arrive back in New Plymouth by 8 p.m. He had had very little experience of cycling before and had never previously attempted anything like such a long ride. A large number gathered in the centre of the town last night to greet the rider if he should arrive within the stipulated time. Just on seven o’clock a cry of “Here he is,’ announced the arrival of the cyclist and his pacer, apparently none the worse for the journey, and with an hour in hand.

Reporting on the work of the electric, light department to Monday’s meeting of the New Plymouth Borough Council, the electrical engineer (Mr. R. H. Bartley) stated: “During the month 61 applications have 'been received for the supply, and 28 connections have been made to the mains, also 14 additions. The plant both at the power house and distribution stations is operating satisfactorily, and no trouble whatsoever has 'been experienced during the month. The Waiwakaiho river has been in flood once during the mQjjih, the rise being approximately 4 feet. Apart from this the river has been on the low side for this time of the year, but we have not experienced any difficulty in water shortage. The erection of plant is going forward and by the end of this month (October) we will have gone as far as is possible until the water on the new head is available.” Particulars of the train arrangements and issue of excursion tickets to Waverley races on Labor Day, October 23, are advertised in this issue.

Gibson’s motors propose running excursions to the mountain in their new char-a-banc next Saturday and Sunday. The fare is only 16s (inclusive of luncheon at the hostel). Particulars are advertised elsewhere. The local High School Boys have under the supervision of -Messrs. J. C. Morey and 11. Brookman been scouring the country for articles for the parcels to be sold in connection with the Gala Day being organised by the Old Boys and numerous very valuable articles have 'been collected for these parcels. The parcels will be on sale during the next few days and at the school grounds on Saturday. In this issue MeGruer’s call special attention to their fine display, and people should make a point of seeing their fine summer display. Novelties are shown in all departments. What is described as “a fine business opportunity” is the subject of an advertisement in another column. There is placed in the market for absolute sale the entire stock and freehold property of the big general store at Rongotea, i-ntil recently conducted by the Rongotea and District Industrial Co-operative Society, Ltd., now in liquidation. The equipment includes complete stock-in-trade, a spacious shop, offices, and considerable subsidiary premises. The accommodation, indeed, is ample for the carrying on of a very big trade. It is stated that the preceding year’s turnover was £22,983. Other information is conveyed in the advertisement appearing to-day over the signature of the Chai les Haines Advertising Agency, Ltd. The annual meeting of the Victoria League will be held in the League rooms on Friday next, at 8 p.m. The regular use of “Sinus,” the milking machine cleanser, will keep all machinery parts, cups and tubing sweet, clean and wholesome enough to satisfy even the most exacting inspector “Sinns” thoroughly cleanses without the slightest injury to cups and tubing. The Melbourne, Ltd., offer a special line of men’s velour fur felt hats, usually priced at 39/6, for 29/6. All the popular shades are represented, whilst the shapes are correct. These hats are guarantee! 1 to hold their shape in any weather. Buy a good hat now, cheap. At the Waiwakaiho saleyards on the 26th inst., Newton King. Ltd., are selling line og pedigree Jerseys on behalf of Mr. Claude H. Weston and other vendors. See advt. in auction columns. I C. C. Ward has the finest selection of cotton dress goods in Taranaki at the lowest prices, consistent with good quality. Printed crepes and challis. Is yard; Jap crepes, special quality, 1/6; English crepes. 33in. wide, 1/11 yard; foulards, double width, from 2/6 yard; sponge cloths, plain, from 2/11. yard; checks and stripes, 4/6 yard. Salmon—Sardines —Crayfish Oysters are all the more appetising when eaten with a dash of Sharland’s Vinegar—which possesses a full rich flavor and is brewed from pure sugar 4