LOCAL AND GENERAL

Taranaki Daily News, 23 October 1922, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The anniversary of the battle of Trafalgar, which took place on October 21, 1805, was marked, in New Plymouth on Saturday by the flying of the flag on the Post Office tower.

Up to date nearly £20,000 has been expended on the Opunake hydro-electric scheme. The estimate of the complete scheme, which will provide from 300 to 400 horse power, is £58,000. It was decided by the board on Tuesday to import poles via New Plymouth and Eltham.

In reply to correspondence from the Stratford County Council, the Minister of Agriculture wrote to Saturday’s meeting of the council stating that the question of profitable permanent utilisation of the large areas of hill country at the back of Taranaki was recognised as one of great importance, but a good deal of investigation into the factors that were leading to the deterioration of the country was necessary before additional experimental work on a practical basis was undertaken. This aspect of the matter was engaging the attention of the Department.

In consequence of complaints received of the state of the Eltham borough water supply, Mr. A. Guy (Inspector of Health) /submitted a report to Saturday’s meeting of the Stratford County Council, in which he stated: “After investigation I found twelve dead carcases of calves in a putrid condition about the edge of the water, and one in the river, about 300 yards below the Eltham borough intake.” The inspector suggested that periodical inspections be madeabove the intakes of the streams whence the water supplies of the district are drawn.

A painful accident happened to a young man named George Korff, at the New Plymouth wharf on Saturday morning. It appears that Kortl, who is.a wateraider, aged about 20, was engaged on board the Iron Chief, which was unloading coal. It is understood that Korff was attending to a coal basket when the winch-man, not noticing Korff’s position, raised the hasket, with the result that Korff was drawn up with the basket and dropped into the hold. Dr. Wade was summoned, and he found that the man had broken both wrists. He was admitted to the New Plymouth hospital, where his condition last night was reported to be very satisfactory.

Anything detachable seems to attract the attention of petty thieves. Followers of sport seem to be particularly the prey of these light-fingered gentry, who help themselves to all sorts of articles, while the owners are enjoying themselves on the field. Footballers are always missing articles of clothing and persona] articles, whilst the opening of the cricket season ; n New Plymouth on Saturday will be remembered by one man by' the fact that while he was at play a sneak thief made away with the seat oft' his bicycle.

The elocutionary and musical competitions commence at St. Andrew’s Hall, Devon Street, at 7 o’clock to-night. The programme appears in this issue. The annua] meeting of the society for the prevention of cruelty to animals will be held at the Soldiers’ Club on Thursday. Members who have been notified that the meeting would be held on Wednesday should note the alteration of date.

Mr. W. T. Jennings (Waitomo) asked a question, of the Minister of Public Works in the House regarding payments to settlers employed on relief works. He said settlers in his district so employed could only make 10s or Ils a day, and out of this heavy charges for explosives had to be met. In addition, Mr. Jennings said he was informed that when payments were made 5 per cent, was deducted, and he asked why this was done. The Minister replied that he had never heard of such a deduction. The only deduction he knew of was a small charge for remitting money to distant places in the caseof men who came from other districts. A noticeable, feature of the live stock business in Taranaki this year is the steady and strong demand there has been * from outside buyers for Jersey heifers, and in consequence many thousands of the best bred cattle in the province have been taken away. Quite recently Mr. H. Greig, of New Plymouth, consigned to his Whakatane property through the agency of Messrs. Newton King, Ltd., New Plymouth, one of the finest lines of yearling Jersey heifers that has ever left North Taranaki. It consisted of 110 head, secured principally from the well-known Jersey herds of Messrs. W. Grant (Puniho), Mr. W. J. Freeth and P. Wells (Pukearuhe), F. W- Yeates (Inglewood) and R. L. Parkin (Bell Block). Mr. Greig has no doubt the nucleus for a very fine Jersey herd, which will eventually be a distinct acquisition to the dairying industry in the growing district of Whakatane.

A pleasant function took place at the Soldiers’ Club on Friday evening, when the children and all who assisted at the recent entertainments in aid of the West End school funds were entertained by the West End school committee to a social evening. There was a good attendance, and all thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Mr. J. Hoskin kept matters merrilly moving, there not being a dull moment. Music for the dancing was provided by Mr. Briggs, who also played the accompaniments, Miss Harper and Mr. J. Hoskin playing extras. A number of games, organised by Mr. T. Petty, proved thoroughly enjoyable, whilst a splendid musical programme was rendered. Misses E. Hoyle, E. Thompson, D. Coleman, Joyce Erickson, Master Gerald Hoskin and Mr. J. Lovell contributing songs, Misses O. and E. Erickson and M. Jones pianoforte duets, every item being encored. Supper was a special feature, Mesdames Hoskin, Erickson and Whitehead rendering valuable assistance, their efforts being greatly appreciated. Prior to dispersing, the thanks of the committee were tendered to all who had contributed to the success of the function. Mr. J. H. Hine will address dairy farmers at Inglewood to-morrow morning on the Dairy Control Bill. Ladies’ vests in cotton and silk are listed for prompt sale to-day at Morey’s. Prices for these seasonable garments are very reasonable. See page 2 of this issue. Members of the Equitable Building Society of New Plymouth (Third and Fourth Groups) are notified that subscriptions will be due and payable tomorrow (Tuesday), Oct. 24, at the Secretary’s Office, Currie Street from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.—Advt. Men in need of working clothes should buy the best obtainable, especially when these can be got at the Melbourne, Ltd., at the same price, or less, than inferior goods sold elsewhere. For instance: Best quality Palmer Napp or hardwear trousers, 9/6 pair; 9oz blue American denims, 7/G pair; Boz plain grey or striped denims, 7/6 pair; also flannel socks and shirts are equally low priced. Members of the New Plymouth Business 'Science Circle are requested to note that the lecture to-night will be given the Hygienic tea rooms. Particulars of a clearing sale to be held (for ■convenience, of sale) at the Stoney River Yards, are advertised in our auction columns. The majority of the fifty cows, which comprise the whole herd, are high-grade Friesians, the balance being Jersey and Jersey cross. Buyers in search of good dairy types should attend this sale.