LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 2 December 1922, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr. W. A. Veitch, member for Wanganui, publishes an apology in the Wanganui papers for statements he made a few days ago regarding the Rev. Howard Elliott.

Those intending to take part in the proposed excursion trip from New Plymouth to Sydney and back next February or March are asked, in our advertising columns, to send in their names to the secretary of the Taranaki Chamber of Commerce by the end of the present month. A verdict of guilty on the charge of receiving stolen cattle was returned by the, jury at the Supreme Court at (New Plymouth yesterday against James Richard Slight and Charles Arnold Slight, two soldier settlers of Tirimoana, near Eltham. The accused were also charged with stealing the cattle, but were acquitted. The jury was out three and a quarter 'hours before arriving at their decision. Sentence was deferred until Monday. The same accused have also to answer a charge of a breach of the Chattels Transfer Act. At a function in connection with a conference of dairy produce graders at Patea on Thursday evening, Mr. Singleton, director of the dairying division, said in reference to the question of instituting a superfine grade, that the firms who had been handling our produce for many years had now become accustomed to our standard first grade with a minimum of 88 points, and it was problematical whether a higher price would be received, on an average, by creating a higher standard than that in vogue at present. It was pointed out that in some districts a high full cream flavored article was wanted, which would not suit probably other districts. Tn the first instance the superfine grade may suit the consumer and bbing a top price, while in the other instance an article a few points less in grade, but still first grade, would suit t'he purchasers’ tfiste better and bring equally as good a price. Mr. Singleton stated the question of establishing a superfine grade by raising the minimum points for first grade and creating another class slightly higher, was still under review. Referring to the manufacture of part skim cheese, he said his Department was collecting data in conjunction therewith, and it was quite legal up till recently to export part or whole skimmed cheese.. A recent amendment had been made to the Act, whereby cheese exported must now contain 50 per cent, fat in the dry matter.

After his installation as Grand Master of the Freemasons, Lord Jellicoe, in the course of his address to the brethern said: I need hardly assure the brethern how deeply I feel the honour they have done me in electing me to be head of so important and flourishing a body as the Freemasons of New Zealand. The honour is due to the position which I occupy in the Dominion as representative or His Majesty, and that fact alone — apart from my anxiety to do all in my power to advance the great principles of the craft —will inspire mo to carry out my duties to the best of my ability. It may appear almost presumptuous tor a Freemason with my short experience to express opinions on Masonic life in New Zealand, but I should like for a moment to touch upon the impressions which my all-too-ibrief associations with the craft have made upon my mind Perhaps because of my official post in the Dominion, the first thing that has struck me is the loyalty of members of the craft. It is most conspicuous, even in this conspicuously loyal Dominion. Loyalty to the Throne and the Empire is greatly fostered, I think, by the Empire-wide, and indeed world-wide, nature of our institution. It promotes unity by reasons of the fellowship existing between members of the craft in all parts of the Empire. The social side of Masonry provides opportunity fqj- interchange of views by opening doors which might otherwise be closed to those who visit other parts of the Dominion or Empire, and unity between the different peoples composing our great Empire is therefore stimulated. His Majesty the King is the symbol of that unity and loyalty to the Throne is a manifestation of loyalty to the Empire.” Every man likes to look his best at Christmas. To do this lie must have new clothes. This means he must have a new suit, hat, tie, shirts and sox. Carlson’s have the very latest in these goods from (London at reasonable prices. Housewives and others who are now preparing for the. Christmas festive season will be interested in the grocery list of high-class goods advertised, in to-day’s paper by Mr. G. Ward, grocer, Devon Street East. The special hamper offered has many attractions, and as sterling value is assured, ladies will find this class of buying highly economical. Freight on hamper will be paid to any railway station in Taranaki. On Wednesday, the 20t'h inst., Newton King, Ltd., are selling by auction an eight-roomed dwelling (a. very fine residence), together with nearly four acres of land, situated at Moturoa. This is a splendid cutting-up proposition, and with the steady growth of the port, the property is one that should materially increase an value in a very short time. See advt. The Melbourne, Ltd., are busy opening up new lines in men’s and boys’ suits from the leading mills and best manufacturers. Comprised in the new fabrics are English and colonial serges, worsteds and Bannockburns, also Petone grey flannel suits, Kaiapoi, Oamaru and Roslyn tweed suits in a very fine selection of patterns at moderate prices. Atheletes will be interested in the Monster Military Sports Meeting at Hawera on the 16th of December. See Advert. The Stratford Liberal-Labour League notify by advertisement in this issue,, that all committees of the above League are disbanded as from to-day. Of the six applications for the position of caretaker of the Inglewood swimming baths, Mr. A. G. Knight was selected. The Taranaki Prohibition Council have arranged for an “after church” gathering in 'Everybody's Theatre to-morrow night. Several speakers will give short addresses. The Mayor will take the chair at 8 p.m. All are invited.