LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 18 November 1926, Page 8

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Bayly memorial scholarship contests will be held on December 8. The Education Board approved of the date at its meeting yesterday. When schools aro let by the committees for social purposes there is no necessity for them to insure the buildings against loss by fire, stated a de; partmental notification received by the Taranaki Education Board yesterday. Returns for the South Taranaki Winter Show Company for the current year show a net profit of £1417, a record for the company. During one day of the show 10,000 people paid for admission. A special effort of next year’s show will be a week for New Zealand manufacturers.

“We have 71 students coming out of the training colleges this year, and we have only 52 positions so far available,” said Mr. 8. G. Smith at yesterday’s meeting of the Taranaki Education Board. “If the department would allow extra teachers for some of the very large classes the board would be able to place more ofthese students,” commented Mr. A. Lees.

More publicity among the schools concerning the danger from fallen overhead wires was urged by the Opunake Power Board in a letter received by the Taranaki Education Board yesterday. An offer of a prize of £1 Is for the best essay illustrating the risks was made. It was decided that before replying the secretary should consult with the senior inspector.

At the Methodist congregational meeting held last evening in the Whiteley Hall it was arranged to hold a carnival at Kawaroa Park on Boxing Day with a view to raising funds to permit of tho payment of the final amount due on the new organ which is to be installed in Whiteley Memorial Church. It is also hoped to raise sufficient money to cover the cost of intendedLalterations in the church building. Mr. Laughton, the English builder, who is at present in Wanganui, will, it is hoped, be able to attend personally to the installation of the new organ.

Maori weaving may ibe taught in tlm primary schools of Taranaki. An effort is being made to obtain the services of a Native to instruct m tße art at the teachers’ refresher course to bo held in New Plymouth in February. The present tendency is for tho Dominion to look to other countries for a lesixl in this connection, but if the proposal materialises a distinct type of work will be developed. Already 232 teachers have signified their intention to be present.

“I’m going to talk on ‘Liars,’ but before I do so I want all of you to read the 17th chapter of St. Mark,” announced a Rotary president at a gathering in America, according to a story told in New Plynfouth last night by Rotarian Jackson. When the day came for the promised address the president asked all to raise their hands who had done as he had asked. Everyone did so. “Now you are the men I want,” exclaimed the president. “There are only 16 chapters in St. Mark.” Four chains of fencing was recently erected by the boys at the Mount Messenger school. They performed all the labour themselves and raised money to beautify the grounds and purchase a lawn mower. Members of the Education Board yesterday expressed keen appreciation of the boys’ enterprise and decided to congratulate them and their teacher, Mrs. Fitzgerald. You have missed things in the past, but regrets do not make up for a lost opportunity. So besides reading the advertisement on oge five, make a point of securing your share of these exceptional low priced Drapery Goods at McGruer’s. This is Lynx Suit Week at the Economic —a week of wiser suit buying. This progressive Men’s Store along Devon. Street East is this morning, and for the following 7 days, making a special display of all that is newest in style and finest in fabric to be found in the Lynx Suit range. Why not visit —and why not this morning? * There is always a satisfaction in being able to choose from Models when they are at' their newest and freshest, of having something smart and different. The Melbourne, Ltd., invite ladies to view in the firm’s showroom another fine selection of frocks, coats, and cardigans just received from London and Paris. These goods must be seen to realise their compelling charm Kaiapoi Tweed Suits reduced from £5 10/- to 65/-, for last few days of the Melbourne, Ltd.’s, Special Sale of Men’s Suits. Also fine Indigo Serge Suits reduced from £5 12/6 to 90/-; grey Worsted Suits, "Sincerity” make, one of the highest grade, reduced from £7 10/- to £5 12/6. Don’t let these bargains escape you.

Something of interest to Ladies. Besley’s, Ltd., are showing some very smartly cut Tricoline Washing Frocks, in the latest striped designs. They are all at one price 21/6, and are well worth inspecting. A reminder is given of the St. Mary’s Rose Show this afternoon and to-night. The weather has been particularly hard on the flower gardens this season, both rain and wind having played havoc with the spring growth, but in spite of the difficulties, there is every prospect of a large and attractive display, not only of roses, but of Summer flowers of all kinds. The produce stall will, of coure, be a rendezvous for al? thrii'y housewives, whilst such things as aprons, tea-towels and children's frocks will be on sale at the guild stall. Afternoon tea with be obtainable in the old hall. The Mayor will open the Show at 2 p.m. this »«ternoon. Seldom in these ultra modern days are tho imortal works of Shakespeare enjoyed, but for the past few months the Y.W.C.A. Senior Club have been enjoying impersonating some of Shakespeare’s immortal heroines. The public with fee given the opportunity to enjoy these scenes along with an excellent musical programme on Wednesday, November 24, at the Workers’ Social Hall at 8 p.m. All arrangements in connection with tho Fitzroy flower show are well in hand. The show will be opened by Mr. C. E. Bellringer, M.P., at 2 o’clock on Saturday afternoon. The New Plymouth Pipe Band will play from the Fitzroy Post Office to the Fitzroy Hall at 1.45 p.m. The entries for the baby show competition have been extended to Saturday at 2 o’clock, and the judging by Mrs. Allen will commence at 2.30 p.m. A feature of the show will be the sock-darning by men, for which a prize of a pair of pure-bred Indian Game fowls will be given, 'the public are asked to particularly note that the show is to be held in the Fitzroy Hall, Darnell Street, and not in the Knox Chureh Hall as previously announced. The committee are pleased to announce that through the generosity of supporters of the show 50 trophies and prizes not scheduled will be awarded.