LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Yesterday was the anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, Nelson's memorable victory over the combined fleets of France and Spain, the historic engagement having taken place on October i\, 1805. The flag flew from Government buildings in i'aranaki yesterday to mark the anniversary.

At the New Plymouth Magistrate's Court yesterday, Frederick Nichol was fined us on a charge of failing to register a dog over the age of six months. Another ease regarding registration was adjourned. The Borough Inspector said many owners did not realise that the onus of registration at the prescribed age was upon them. A Feildiiig dairy farmer in a very modest way put the question in the following manner to the pressman the other day (fiays the Star-)-. "The average smoker spends 3s a day on cigarettes, and the average drinker Is Gd a day on beer. The increase of Is in the price of butter will cost the average consumer Id a day. Eeason it out for yourself." On the information of the Commissioner of Taxes, A. B. Gamlih, of Inglewood, was charged at the New Plymouth Court yesterday with failing to send in returns of his assessable income. Defendant who pleaded guilty said that in the past the Commissioner had usually assessed hia income. For the informaant, Mr. C. H. Weston said that the case was intended as a warning to the public, and to stop the practice of allowing default assessments to be made. A fine of £5 was imposed, with costs ;£1 Bs.

A number of motorists charged with breaches of the by-luvffc on the information of Borough Inspector Day appeared before the New Plymouth Couit yesterday. W. G. Mack, who pleaded guilty to exceeding the speed limit on a motor cycle in Devon Street, was fined £3, costs 7s. For driving a motor car on the wrong side when turning a comer, Norman Vox was fined 10s, costs 7s. A similar fine was imposed in Die case in which Albert Prestney was charged with failing to provide a motor cycle with a muffler. The Inspector said this case was brought as a warning' to motorists who rode with the exhaust valve open. A stop would have to be put to the practice whicli was particularly disturbing to people at night.

A charge of creating a nuisance was preferred against a Chinese fruiterer, Leong Ting, at the New Plymouth Magistrate's Court yesterday, by Inspector Day. The defendant had allowed refuse such as discarded fruit and vegetables to accumulate in a right-of-way near his shop, and the Inspector remarked that the spot was just near the ventilators of a theatre; on one occasion the smell from the refuse could be detected inside the theatre. Mr. C. H. Weston, who appeared for defendant, said that proper receptacles would be provided for the refuse in future. The Magistrate, Mr. T. A. B. Bailey, in imposing a tine of ,-Cl, said future offenders would meet with heavier penalties, as such occurrences were a danger to the public health.

Lovers of choice flowers should not hil to visit Die nurseries of Duncan and Davies, Westown, during the next few days, as their show of azaleas and rhododendrons are very fine.

Visitors to Waitara this week are invited to inspect a most delightful window display of Japanese fire screens at The Hig Store. These dainty examples of quaint and ingenious handwork are now very fashionable for summer home decoration, and placed in front of a fireplace or corner adds to the beauty of any room. The cost is moderate, and the only reason the prices are so low is they're Rennies'.

Sick headache, and a nauseous taste in the mouth, are oftentimes the effect of the hot weather on digestive organsA simple and useful remedy is to be everywhere. " i/nmd in Shnriand's Masnesia. Sold

Dairymen in South Taranaki wyll be interested in a business transaction ■which has just taken place ■„ V„he Fielding district. It is reported i,y 'the Fending Star that the Cheltenham -Cooperative Dairy Company has decided to purchase the Makino butter factory from Messrs Nathan and Co. _ This de- j cision was come to at a meeting of the .shareholders at Cheltenham on Saturday, when a resolution was passed approving of the proposition for the sale and purchase of the Makino butter factory from Messrs Joseph Satlian and Co.', and authority was given the Chel- , teuham directors to make the necessary arrangements for the completion of the transaction. The Cheltenham Company will take over the running of the Makino factory on November 1. It is expected that within a year or so the output of the Makino factory will be lOflU tons a. year, and this will malTe it the second largest factory in the North Island. Present suppliers to the Makino factory will he asked to take shares in the Cheltenham Co-operative Company, so that they may share the full benefit of the co-operation. The amalgamation will give an uplift to the dairying industry in this district, and it will, of course, be an advantage to Feilding.

The principals of Arthur's Furnishing Warehouse, Hawera, notify the public of Taranaki that their business has been completely re-organised in all departments, and that in their recently enlarged showrooms will be found the largest stock in Taranaki of high-grade furniture and furnishings. They have also enlarged their cabinet-making factory, and with a large 3taff of excellent tradesmen under a competent foreman are. able tp'turn out any order at very short'notice. To mark this ve-orgnnisa-tion, they are holding a sale at which a special discount of 15 per cent will be given on all furniture and furnishings, thus providing a unique opportunity for those about to furnish.

Dairymen in search of good cows are reminded of a clearing sale at Uronui on Thursday next. It is on account of llrs. Mcßae whose dairy is a good one, the cows being mostly young and in good condition. A wide range of implements, etc., are also to be disposed of. Men and boys buy your clothing now while the Melbourne's great sale is on. Ten per cent discount obtainable now, after the sale it will be too late. All new season's goods and all wool New Zealund tweeds. No "Shoddies." Also, men's raincoats at a .reduction of 20s, men's pyjamas, cashmere socks, working shirts, etc., all at good solid reductions.

Madam, do yon wish to save time, money and work in the laundry department'of your home. I'sc "Fairy Wonder'' Dry' Soap. and dispense with washboard drudgery and more than half your fuel bill. '-[''airy" also obviates the necessity nf using extra soap and excessive rinsing. Give it a trial. Stocked by all grocers.