LOCAL AND GENERAL

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2852, 17 August 1916, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

* : Reporting from Samoa, on the health of tho troops at Samoa, Colonel Logan states that Pto. It. Knox is suffering from carbuncle, and Pte. E. Nolan from quinsy. "I honour the young men who havo gone, or who are going, to the front, but I honour more the men who own shops and stores and- who do not attempt to make an extra profit on account of tho war," was a remark passed by Mr.' C. J. Nicklin at last evening's meeting of tho Congregational Church. Certain additions to the "Black List" of companies and firms in neutral countries carrying on, or suspected of carrying on, business for the benefit of alien enemies in neutral countries are gazetted. The G. W. M'Near Company', and the Petroleum Products Company of San Francisco aro declared to be aiiens, and the Postmaster-Gen-eral advises that letters or' telegrams for the following firms will not be forwarded by the New Zealand Post Office:—Mulhens and Kropff, 25 "West 45th Street, New York; Transatlantic Trust Co., 67 William Street, New York, or 109 Avenue A, corner 7t"n Street, New York; Zimmermann and Forshay, 9 and 11 Wall Street, New York; Wollenberger and Co., 105 La Sale Street, Chicago. An interesting suggestion was made by the Prime Minister on Monday in proposing tho toast of "Old Residents" at the complimentary lui)pheon extended to him after the opening of the new ferro-concrete brid'go across thoTamasi at Panmure. Nearly every settlement in New Zealand, .lie said, had a public hall, and ho thought a. record should bo kept in such halls of tho names of tho early settlers of the district. The suggestion was warmly applauded. Long ago, before Mr. Massey went into politics, ho used as part of his fanning operations occasionally to drive a traction engine which he owned. He was reminded of this on Monday last, when he officially opened a new bridge at Panmure, near Auckland. When Mr. Massey arrived on the sceno he saw there a traction, engine at one ond of tho bridge ready waiting with steam up. After the speeches which aro always part of such a ceremony, Mr. Massey was informed that he was expected to drivo tho engino ovor tho bridge. . He at once agreed and got oil to tho enKino. Although he had not had anything to do with engines for some twenty odd years, it appeared that he had not forgotten all about them, and ho negotiated eafely thapassage of the bridge, to tho accompaniment of cheering from tho crowd. Altogether it was a very cheerful ending to tho ceremony. II; is very dicorinjr to sco so many Ihrifly families in town and country pnping spot cash for seven weeks' supply of'"No Rubbing Laundry Help." Total cost Is—Advt.

The Board of Trade began an investigation a few days ago as to whether tho recent rise in the price of butter was justifiable. Unfortunately, however, the board had arranged to go on with another inquiry on Tuesday at Christchurch, and they had to keep their appointment with tho witnesses and tho other people interested in that inquiry. This lias broken into their investigation of the butter question.

TJie Postmaster-General lias furnished tho following information regarding telograph business for June, 1916, and, lor purposes of comparison, for the corresponding month of 1915: —In June last tho number of ordinary telegrams sent in the whole of tho Dominion was 440,711, against 493,133 in June, 1915, a decrease of 52,422. On account of tho war tax, however, there was an increase in revenue from ordmary telegrams of £1637. Tho total number of messages of all kinds, including bureau messages, in June of this year was 817,452, against 860,663 last year—a decrease of 43,211 —while the revenuo increased by £2891. Tho net telegraph revenue in June of this year was £31,696, an increase of £2891 over last year.

A child named M'Leod, 5 years of ago, living in Myrtle Orescent, was knocked down l)y a motor bicycle yesterday, and received a broken thigh and cuts on the head.

Henry Hawkins, of Makara, while riding a bicycle in Molesworth Street early last evening, struck a post, arid was thrown to tho ground. His injury was a broken right arm.

Mr. W. G. lliddcll, Coroner, held an inquest yesterday touching tho death of John Chester, who died somewhat suddenly at liis residence, 73 Holloway Road, on August. 13. A vordict that death was duo to heart failure was returned.

Mr. Glanmore Jones, tho burly tenor of tho New York Comedy Four, now appearing with La Blanc's Travesty Stars at His Majesty's Theatre, is the father of Staff-Sergt. Frank J. Jenkins, D.S.M., who went away from New Zealand with the Auckland' Regiment of tho New Zealand Expeditionary Force (Main Body). Writing to Ms mother, under date Juno 14 (from France), Sergt. Jenkins says: "Yon will bo pleased to know that I have been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal. The colonfel recommended me five times for my services at Gallipoli. I am the second 'man in the Divisional Train of 700 to . liar© it—tho first was won .14 months ago, since' when its owner has returned to New Zealand, so at present I am the only one with sueli a medal. The adjutant last night ' congratulated me, and said that lie had received a report from . the General Headquarters of the Army about me m reference to the School of Instruction at Boulogne. I passed all my «saminations, and he _ tolls me it was a flattering and exceptional report, and he mentioned that I was 'on a good wicket,' which may indicate that I Stand a chanco of getting a commission. So you will see that lam trying to do my duty, and keening up tho reputation of the family!"

An inquest concerning the death of Michael Kelly, wlio was knocked down by a tram in Courtenay Place, and died soon after, will he held at 4 o'clock tin's afternoon.

The Prime Minister will meet representatives of tho checsc producers of the Dominion on Friday next to discuss with tliem tho terms on which tho New Zealand output of cheese for" next season shall ho commandeered .by the Board of Trade. The producers have asked that the -price of purchase shall 83d. per lb. The Prime Minister has received a reply from the Imperial Government in reply to this request, and this lie will submit to the meeting on Friday.

Lord Itanfurly, in a cablegram to the secretary of St. John Ambulance Association, intimates- that New Zealand ambulances for our transport of wounded soldiers in England have been sent to France, and that fresh Now Zealand motor ambulances are urgently needed by Colonel Parkes for England.

Messrs. F. Cooper, Ltd., the wellknown seedsmen of this city, have always been strong advocates of tree planting for the beautification of the city. To put their idea into practical form thoy liavo this winter presented tlio Wellington Education Board twenty fine specimens of oak trees, to bo planted, one each, in twenty different schools, around the city and suburbs. The trees arc ten years old, and have been specially prepared, all tlio side branches having beeui cleaned off to a height of six or eight feet, so that seats can bo placed under the trees and occupants can enjoy the shade of their foliage during the hot weather.

Major Gunn; Principal Medical Officer, acknowledges the receipt of cases of lemons from the following for use of patients at Military Hospital, Featherston:—Mrs. Bernau, Napier, H. 8.; Mrs. Hector Smith, Ormlie, Koiokipo, H. 8.; Mr. Thomas Clark, Hedgeley, Eskdale, Napier, H.B.

The forthcoming bazaar at Lvall Bay is to bo opened by the Hon. J. A. Hanan (Minister of Education), and tlie gathering is expected to provide a substantial addition to tlio Wounded Soldiers' Jhind.

Those of our roaders who sent in Camels for the Desert Gold Tea Competition will be interested to know that the result will be announced next week. Every competitor will receive list of prize-win-ners. The competition brought a tremendous response from all over the Dominion.—Advt.

No need to be shabby crerr though your money may be short. Good Suits reduced to 2Ts. 6d., 375. 6d„ and 455,, at Geo. Fowlds, 'Ltd., Manners Street.— Advt.