LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 27 November 1926, Page 12

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The annual sports dinner of the New Plymouth Boys’ High School was held last night when the usual toasts wore honoured. Musical items were given by the school orchestra and members of the concert dub.

In the Police Court at Auckland on Thursday, William Mcßride, aged 48, was charged with forging and uttering a cheque for £32. He was remanded to appear at Hawera next Thursday.

The big Australian concern of Metiers, Ltd., has purchased 12J acres in the industrial area of the Lower Hutt al a price of £12,500, and intends to pursue n p. licy of general development of its works there.

Dr. Schmidt, a Danish scientist, in his study on eels, says that eels are fish. The Maori evidently did not think of the eel as a fish, for he often speaks of "eels and fish,” as if they were something else. That eels and fish are really two is the claim of a master who lias also taken up the subject.

A settler iq, the tamkrn. limestone belt recently sent two samples of his soil to Auckland for expert analysis (says an exchange). He was informed by the analyst that both were deficient in lime. le may teem strange to some that the soil on limestone country should be deficient in lime, but it has been recognised by experts in all parts of the Dominio that this is quite possible. The rock limestone does not always impart its fertilising qualities to the soil by which it is covered.

“In no other country but a British one can you bring an action for damages for adultery,” said Mr. Justice Ostler, when summing up at Napier in the Pibell divorce ease. “Othei - systems of law say that the loss of a wife’s affections and society cannot be measured in money. English law is the only lawin the world where such an action is allowed.”

"I believe daylight saving to be one of the finest things that could ever happen for the farmers of New Zealand,” said Mr. J. W. Deem, of the Agricultural Department, in an address to the l anganui Rotary Club last week. He said daylight saving would greatly improve the lot of the farm worker, and would be appreciated by most farmers. In supporting a remit at the annual conference of the New Zealand Boy Scouts’ Association in Wellington, the Governor-General made an amusing reference to the perils of letter writing. "My experience of life is,” he said, "that letters are the very devil and lead to much misunderstanding.” "The good effects of the influence of the missionaries in the New Hebrides is to be seen even in the very pigs,” said the Rev. J. D. MeKe..zie, in speaking at Auckland on the subject of his recent visit to the mission stations. In tho heathen quarters the pigs were dirty, ill-kept animals and were allowed to enter the dwellings, while in the Christian quarters they were well kept, quite decent-looking animals.

A Christchurch man who recently received a ticket in a popular consultation the other day glanced at the number and the results of the drawing. He rejoiced to find he liad drawn a horse which, ho though, entitled him to a small monetary pi-ize. He mentioned the fact to a friend, who suggested consulting the newspaper files as to the result of the race. Needless to add, lie was greatly surprised and overjoyed to find that his horse had won its race and that he was entitled to £5009. It was only the third ticket be had ever bought. Strong objections to the use of the terra "Australasia” in relation to Australia and New Zealand, and references to the ill-effect it had on the Dominion, were made once more at the annual conference of Chambers of Commerce delegates yesterday, when the following remit was passed:—“That this conference urges ..,.on the incoming executive the desirability of an intensified effort in the direction of eliminating the use of the word ‘Australasia’ in Press, publie, and company references to Australia and New Zealand, also that action be taken for the discouragement of the appointment of ■Australasian’ agents.” The secretary read several replies from principal cities of Britain and America to a smilar request sent out. a year ago, but the most interesting dci’aration that Hie word would not be used came from the Australasian Chamber of Commerce in London.

The Railway Department advertises in this issue particulars of train" arrangements, and of issue of special excursion tickets in connection with gunday excursions to New Plymouth and Breakwater. The Railway Department advertises in this issue particulars of train arrangements and of issue of cheap excursion tickets in connection with the Stratford A. and P. Show.

A striking display is featured in this week’s issue of the N.Z. Sporting and Dramatic Review. The opening of the yachting season in Auckland forms an inviting series. All eyes will turn to the photograph of Miss New Zealand (Miss Thelma McMillan), who figures in a very charming portrait. The centre pages are filled with interesting topical items, French Polar Expedition, English Beauty Finalists, Industrial Fair, Riff Leader exiled, and British Cruisers’ visit to Philadelphia. The Royal Show at Auckland is illustrated in graphic snaps, showing the Governor-Gen-eral, the officials, the jumps, exhibitors, and the prize cattle. Other subjects that are accorded special treatment are Unveiling of Memorial to Famous British Division in Yprea Salient, and the opening of London’s .first mosque. In the miscellaneous division appear, Racing thrills at Brooklands, transatlantic flight disaster, new submarine, latest fashions, etc. The Review is on sale at all booksellers and stationers.

In the chapel of Roslyn, built in 141*1 by William Sinclair, Earl of Orkney, there is a sculpture of a cherub playing a bagpipe with a book spread before it, apparently indicating that the pipers even in those early days did not play from ear alone. The Highlanders have given the pipes a form and construction that is peculiarly their own, as is the music to which the pipes alone ean give effect—in short, have produced a national instrument sacred to the glens and lochs, and inspiring feelings that people of these areas respond to. An excellent exposition of pipe music is promised by the pipe bands of Taranaki at Pukekura Park on .Sunday afternoon.

Berley’s, Limited, are offering a 10 per cent. discount on all this season’s goods. This is a fine oppor tunity to secure quality goods at cheap prices.

At the first sign of a cold in the head or throat, due to germ infection, frequently inhale Nazol, which will counteract the infection and give relief. 1