Local and General.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume VI, Issue 270, 31 October 1916, Page 4

Local and General.

Owing to the unusual length of the, picture “Cabitia” to be shown at the King’s Theatre to-night, the orchestra will commence at 7.45 and the screening at 7.50. “In time of war the King has power to press men for sea service; he has many powers which we never think of in other times,” remarked Mr. Justice Chapman during the I>earing of a, case before the Full Court at Wellington on Saturday. The Railway staff at Hastings held a meeting last evening to consider what steps should be taken to provide for the widow of Porter Maggin who met his death whilst shunting at Hastings recently. After discussion it was resolved to hold a smoke concert at an early date, the whole of the proceeds to be devoted towards helping Mrs. Maggin and relieve her as far as possible of financial anxiety. The date of the concert will be duly advertised.

Reminder is given of the sale of work to be held to-morrow in the Methodist School. Hastings, in aid ci the Trentham Camp Institute. The sale will open at 3 o’clock and will be continued during the evening. The attractions include art gallery, sweets and cake stall, produce stall, plain and fancy work stall, various competitions, and a musical programme will be rendered during the evening. The sale of work will be opened by his Worship the Mayor, and a large attendance is anticipated. In conversation with a “Tribune” reporter this morning, the Hon G. W. Russell, who has just concluded a tour of the Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne districts, said he was amazed at the wonderful growth of Hawke’s Bay, particularly Hastings and district. The Minister further stated that the population of the North Island had increased to such an extent that it was quite probable that on the next definment of electoral boundaries the North Island would be entitled to two additional members.

Probably never before in the history of Hawke’s Bay has the country looked so well.. Feed is so plentiful that there is not sufficient stock to keep it down. Such high prices are being obtained for stock that they are reared and sold as quickly* as possible and there is naturally an increasing shortage. In this connection the Hon. G. W. Russell informed a “Tribune” reporter that steps would have to be taken to restrict the export of ewe lambs. This, said the Minister could be worked on a percentage basis, and would thus help to keep the number of sheep in New Zealand up to a fair average. Advice has been received, from the headquarters of the Society.to the effect that a scheme is being formulated to help C.E.M.S. exservice men to emigrate to the overseas dominions and colonies after the war. It is thought that C.E.M. S. men and other Church people may be willing to offer hospitality and advice in finding suitable employment for these men. The. hospitality would, of course, be limited to a few weeks. The scheme has the sanction and support of His Grace the Archbishop of York, and it will be worked in conjunction with the Royal Colonial Institute, the Church Immigration Society, the S.P.C.K., and other, similar bodies. The Home Society has undertaken to see that only the right men are sent. The proposal will be discussed at the forthcoming C.E.M.S. Conference at Palmerston North (November 23rd and 24th).

“New Zealand Illustrated,” the Christmas number of the “Weekly Press,” once more makes its appearance, to meet, if its merits can be taken as a guide, a warmer welcome than ever from a public that missed it sorely last year. In its thirty or forty pages are to be found pictures to suit all ages, and all good tastes —delicate engravings of wellknown scenes in Christchurch, of bush and lake and Alps, exquisite illi stratums of country life incidents, and some beautiful representations of childhood. Almost every part ol this picturesque Dominion is illustiated, from sub-tropical Whangaroa 11 the glaciers and ice-peaks of Southern Westland. It is this which makes “New Zealand Illustrated” the best “Christmas card” that cat possibly be sent to a New Zealand soldier at the front, for on every page he will find represented viewt c f the lovely land for whose freedom he is fighting, and each will be to him a message from home.

On opening Saturday . morning’s paper a Christchurch citizen was amazed to learn that he had died the previous evening at his residence on the Bottle Lake road (says, the “Sun”). An advertisement intimated that the funeral would leave his residence at 3 p.m. on Sunday for the Linwood cemetery. In a short time telegrams couched in the most sympathetic terms began to arrive, condoling with the family ,on its supposed irreparable loss. The citizen thought it was time to act, and he astounded the underaker, whose name appeared at the end. of the funeral announcement, by informin er him that he was alive and well. The undertaker stated that he had received a telephone message allegedly from Bottle Lake, announcing the death of the man, and asking him to make the necessary funeral arrangements. It was the fourth time during the past few weeks that he had been hoaxed in that way and he said he hoped that drastic steps would be taken to deal with the offenders. H. J. Webber. F.5.M.0., FIO Ixmdoii. Opthalmic Optician, at Web hftr'c PharrnVT FTest.ins’n. Tiinndev* '

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Oculists’ prescriptions accurately ex ecuted in any stylo of spectacles or eye glasses at moderate prices. IT. M Bennett, F. 1.0., F.S.M.C., Ophthalmii Optician, Napier.*

Exceptionally heavy ram fell m Napier last evening, and was accompauaied by strong southerly winds. Eight firms operated at yesterday’s sale at Clive Grange rind the stock disposed of realised over £4006.

The Education Board’s inspectors eoimneneo their annual examination ci the Hastings District High School t:'-morrow.

The trees recently planted in the Napier South School playground, end which were named after various Admirals and Generals, are all doing well.

Tiie Hastings Patriotic Society acknowledge with thanks the sum of £79 15.4, being a donation from the Hastings Business Men’s League for the Local Dependants’ Fund. Ont of a total number of thirtyfour civil cases set down for hearing at the Napier Court this morning only seven were dealt with, the others being adjourned, struck out. or paid into court. Judgment was given for a total amount of £l7 16 8 with costs amounting to £3 6/6. The O.C. this district (Major Ringland.) informed a “Tribune” reporter this morning that his department was actively engaged in recruiting for the 23rd and 24th Reinforcements, and he hoped that they v c uld be filled under the voluntary system. The Royal Commission to enquire into the subject of the' carriage of dangerous goods by sea will consist of Mr. Kettle. S.M., Mr. Entrican, representing shipping, and Mr. Cain, representing labour. The commission will sit only at Auckland. — Press Association.

The statistics for the month of October in Napier are as follows, totals for the corresponding month 01 last year being in brackets: — Births 54, (43), deaths 17 (10), Marriages 11 (19). This shows an increase of 11 in births, an increase of 7 in deaths, and a decrease of 8 in marriages.

Evidently the Government are taking care that enemy aliens shall not have interests in mining ventures in New Zealand (says the Auckland Star). A geatleman who sent a new company’s papers for registration has just had tnem returned with a memo that affidavits are required to state that no enemy aliens are amongst the shareholders. The new building for the Napier Soldiers’ Club will be thrown open in the course of a week or bo. Although furnishing is going on, there are apparently several things that are urgently required. Some really good bookshelves for instance would be extremely useful, provided they were of the right kind and matched the other fittings. Some idea of the qualities of fertilisers imported into New Zealand may be gained from the fact that since the war began 36,000 tons of ground raw phosphate has been received from Makatea Island, and 4000 tons from Ocean Island. This would represent a total of over 70,000 tons of manufactured superphosphate if it were all turned into this fertiliser, but a portion of the phosphate is used as a base for other manures.

Complaints have been made at our Napier office regarding the difficulty that is being experienced in communicating by cable with wounded soldiers. In c»ne case a father saw that his boy was wounded and cabled home to find out the nature of his injuries. Two weeks have passed and no reply has come t-. hand, and the father does not even know the whereabouts of his boy. This is only one of many similar cases.

The annual Self Denial Appeal of the Hastings Corps of the Salvation Army has just closed, the result being £1,590 against £426 last year. The figures show the practical sympathy of the town and country people to the work of the Salvation Army, in addition to this amount raised for the Self Denial Appeal, Mis. T. H. Lowry is generously denoting £1,600 towards the erection of a school in connection with the S. A. Boys Home at Temuka for the children of failed soldiers.

Recently a fire occurred in Avenue road, Hastings, whereby a building containing three shops and a residence were destroyed. The scene of the fire was in close proximity to the railway station and at ordinary times is a busy thoroughfare. Whether in the careless removal of the debris or the pranks of children, hundreds of nails from the debris, have been scattered on the road, much to the danger and annoyance of motorists. Only* this morning a motor cyclist picked up some 80 nails and handed them in to the “Tribune” office. Culpable negligence has been displayed by someone, and we think the Borough Council should before this have had the danger removed.

Presiding at the half-yearly* meeting of the Wandsworth, "Wimbledon; and Epsom Gas Company, Mr. H. E. Jones said that since the company’s collier Wahdle fought and sank a German Submarine the Admiralty had thought it desirable to place guns on all the other ships belonging to the company. Since the murder of Captain FryatL he had asked the captain of the M andle what he thought of the risks he was running in view of the German threats. “Oh,” he replied, “it’s just like this : either he will succeed m destroying you or you must be quick enough to destroy him. I do not intend to be caught if I can avoid it, nor do I intend to be taken prisoner. You must resist him to the death, and the more cowardly* the bully is. the greater the satisfaction in resisting him.”

Car Owners! For how much longer are you going to let coin <rf the realm slip through your fingers r In other words, when are you going to join the growing band of satisfied users of ths Compensating Vapour Plug, and let this little device save money for. you? We don’t ask you to purchase until you get results. You pay a deposit, and should you not be satisfied that you are getting better results, your deposit will be refunded. Could a fairer offer be made? Call to-day and secure yours at the Motor Accessory Co., Ltd., FTeretaunga street. Hastings.*

Forwashiug muslins, prints, linens, woollens, silks, etc., “No Rubbing Laundry Help.”* It is not the price, but the analysis that determines the value of * food. When buying calf food be sure to get the analysis. Yon will find there it nothing to equal the “ Gilruth ” Calf «<»od. Obtainable Williams & Kettle. id.. Heatings*

The N.Z. Express Co. pack, store or remove furniture. They ship goods, live stock, etc., to any part or the Dominion or abroad. Their long experience enables them to handle shipments quickly, and by the cheapest and ■•afest routes. Na trier office: Byron street Hastings office: Avenue rosd*.*

Any man who is wearing wrong glasses, or needs. glasses. and fails to use them, is handicapped in getting his ’iving. We prescribe ana prepare those glasses which are correct for your individual sight. H. M. Bennett, CouEnlting Optician, Napier and Hastings.