LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 20 October 1922, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

For the erection of the public convenience, the tender of Messrs. J. T. Julian and Son, of £1135, has been accepted. The sub-committee of the council has decided to adhere to the decision to place the structure on the side of the roadway in Brougham St., the actual location to be decided by the committee.

The following have been appointed judges for the Wanganui A. and P. show: Friesians, Mr. H. J. Marchant, Cardiff; Jerseys, Mr. R. Linn, Norma nby; milking Shorthorns, Mr. J. C. Wright, Mata-pu; crossbred and grade, Mil H. H. Olsen, New Plymouth; fat cattle, Mr. A. E. Symes, Waverley; cooking, etc., Mrs, A. Alexander, New Plymouth, and Mrs. W. H. Wyibourne, Waverley. Harbor board members are not allowed travelling expenses. The lack of such a provision in the proposed Harbor Amendment Bill, now before the House, was commented upon by Mr. C. A. Wilkinson at yesterday’s meeting of the New Plymouth Harbor Board. He pointed out that members of education boards, county councils, and even members of the newly-constituted power boards had their expenses paid, and he considered it was not fair that the harbor board should be practically the only local body in the province which did not make an allowance to members. Some members had to come immense distances, frequently once a fortnight, and they received nothing for it. Tie did not mind personally, hut it wa«s the principle he was opposed to. Fie trusted the matter would be brought before the next conference of the harbor boards’ association.

By reason of the public-spirited action of a number of Vogeltown residents a further portion of 'Saxton’s Bush is to -become a part of the Huatoki scenic reserve. When the Crown Lands Department put a road through the bush the land on the right hand side of the road was declared a scenic reserve and was vested in the Huatoki Scenic Board, the land on the left hand side remaining with the Crown. There was a danger, however, that the felling and burning of this latter portion would endanger the reserve, so Messrs. G. W. Browne, W. T. Rumball, and S. G. Smith, M.P., took the initiative and endeavored to have it added to the reserve, but the straitened finances of the Government would not allow of a further gift. To get over this difficulty Mr. Browne and other publicspirited residents clubbed together and offered to buy the piece, and provision has been made in the Washing-Up-Bill to allow of this being done. The price has been set down at £350, with payments extending over a period not exceeding nineteen years. Provision has also been made to exchange the road piece for another strip further on, so that the reserve will be intact.

Letters addressed as below await claimants at the News office: “Acres’ and “Batchelor.”

To-night will be the A.S.A. picture night at the King’s Theatre, Stratford. The picture “Why Announce your Marriage,” wil? be screened and the A.S.A. concert party will render a programme of vocal items.

The longest spell of sunshine experienced at Auckland so far this spring was recorded the other day, and the maximum temperature for the season was also registered. There were 10 hours 35 minutes of sunshine, and the temperature reached of maximum of 147 degrees in the sun.

“There is some talk of the League game being started in Taranaki next season,” said Mr. J. McLeod (chairman of the Taranaki Rugby Union) at last night’s function in connection with the Tukapa Football Club. “Now, I have nothing particular against the League game,” he continued, “but I hold that there is only room for one game in thia Dominion. There is, besides, a certain professional code in the League game which we object to. If League is played it means the weakening of both games, but Rugby is on top, and League will have a hard fight for it. I believe, however, that the entry of League into the Dominion has done some good, as it had wakened up the Rugby men and shown them that something was lacking in their management.”. The speaker concluded by urging young players not to be led away by older men who had “had their day,” as if they once left Rugby there might be some difficulty in their getting back again. A terrible ordeal was experienced by a .young lad named Jack Burke, who, while driving a dray along Barrytown load, at Greymouth, had his leg caught in a wheel and broken. Unable to move, he had to lie in the blistering heat of the sun for three hours until help came. His father arrived later, and, having no appliances, prepared to convey the lad to Greymouth in a trap. The pain of such a journey was spared the lad, however, by the timely arrival of a party of motorists,. which included an ambulance man, who improvised splints from a wooden box, newspaper, and canvas hose, and -took him to the hospital in the car. The patient was little the worse for his helpless wait in the heat.

The beautifying society, in taking upon themselves the cleaning up and improvement of the plantation around the municipal buildings, have done so relying upon the support of the public for whose pleasure and benefit the work has been undertaken. It is therefore hoped that the support will be greater than they have lately received. Last Saturday, for instance, only two volunteer workers besides the president were present. Three wages' men and a boy completed the party. The work comprised the planting of trees along the Carrington Road and cleaning up. Mrs. Harry Mace kindly entertained the workers on her beautiful grounds at afternoon tea. Work will be continued on Saturday next.

Farmers who value their reputation for delivering pure milk at the factory should make sure of having a plentiful supply of “Sinus.” the champion milking machine cleanser, on hand for the forthcoming season. The use of

“Sinus” ensures absolute cleanliness in machines, tubing, cups and utensils, and is entirely non-injurious to rubber. The beautifying society desire to thank the Pukekura Park Board for a gift of 100 beautiful native trees, also Mr. Hislop Barnett for a dozen kowhai plants. Up to the present the users of

“Shell” motor spirits have been handicapped owing to having to pay ext'a freight from Wellington. Arrangements have now been made for a small shipment of “Shell” motor spirits to come direct to New Plymouth per M.V. Hermes, which is due at'New Plymouth on November 1. The Farmers’ Co-op., Taranaki distributors for “Shell” products, are now booking orders for delivery direct ex this vessel, and any intending purchasers are advised to order piomptly, as the supply is limited. A putting competition is being held at the High School Gala Day on Saturday, and ft special course has been prepared under the supervision of one of our local golfers. Good prizes have been donated for the best scores.

Specials in men’s half hose at the Melbourne, Ltd.: Colonial all wool knitted socks, 1/6 pair; Roslyn ditto, 1/1 1 and 2/6; Mosgiel fine knit grey and black socks, 2/11 pair; men’s pure wool cashmere socks 2/11 and 3/6 pair; fine colonial-made cashmere socks, 3/11 and 4/6 pair; boys’ school hose also in stock from 3/9 to 5/6 pair, according to

The Salvation Army Street Day collection in connection with the annual self-denial appeal will be taken up today. The Army is making a special plea -for funds this year, to enable them to carry into effect some heavy obligations which they have undertaken in connection with children’s work. In the Old Country at the close of the war, there were a great many thousands of war orphans. After the various organisations had z taken all they could there were nine thousand left. General Booth stepped in and said he would take the lot, having in mind that he would distribute these in colonies overseas. He has done this, and New Zealand’s quota is two hundred. Some of these children are already here, and the remainder will k come in batches. It means the acquiring and equipping of new homes to accommodate these. The Army will house, feed and clothe these young emigrants, and fit them to take their place in the industrial world when they grow up. To successfully carry this fine scheme through, the Army must have extra financial support, as the maintaining of the ordinary work strains their resources to the utmost. It is hoped that a most liberal response will be made to the street collection tomorrow.

The residents of Stratford and district are notified that Ernest Davies, the London qualified sight-testing optician, visits Stratford every Tuesday, and may be consulted at Mr. Gaffaney’s, Broadway. Hours: 9.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. We have now installed an up-to-date steam pressing machine, and we are able ‘to execute all orders in the course of a few days (morning orders done in 48 hours). We have tne most up-to-date plant in Taranaki for renovating all classes of suits, dresses, gloves, hats, etc. Post your goods to us, and we will return them in a few days equal to new.—At J. K. Hawkins and Co.’s, Steam Dyers and Dry Cleaners, Devon Street, New Plymouth. 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. THE PRICE OF BUTTER. This is at present causing more worry to the farmers and business people of Taranaki than any other question. Upon that and production rests the welfare of the district. We must do our best to keep up production. Cure your corns and you will work better with less discomfort. “Nipsem” Corn Cure is an absolutely safe cure. Try it. From all chemists and stores, or 2s post free from 8.A.8. Co., Box 219, New Plymouth.