Local and General.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume VI, Issue 354, 14 February 1917, Page 4

Local and General.

It is understood that Air. Sain H ood is to stand at tin' next Napier Borough Council election.

Owing to the unfavourable weather the meeting of temperance workers under the auspices of the Women's Christian Temperance I r.iori. to have been held last night, was adjourned till Monday next. At the Napier Magistrate's Court yesterday before Mr >S. E. McCarthy S.M., Francis B. Jolly was fined .67 and *'2 1%- costs, for failing to destroy rabbits on his property J. G. Simeox on a similar chaigc was fined .£‘s with costs.

At the Napier Magistrate's Court yesterday morning Mr S. £. McCarthy. S.M. gave judgment for plaintiff in the following undefended civil cases :—R. E. Brooks v. Walter Dodd .£‘3 15 -. costs ti - ; Frank Moeller v. Howard Hill £9 13, costs £1.3 6.

Mr. Norman Tate gave one of his clever juggling' performances'at tin' Napier »oulh School yesterday, when the sum of £1 7,11 in pennies was taken up. Half oi tins was given to the Wounded Soldiers' I’mid. the balance to purchase matei ials to he imide ujj bt the pupils for soldier .

The Napiir High Schools opened vesterdny, when i>6 boys were enlolled. This brings the number up Io about ll>o, with a hoarding establishment of -Jo. At the < lirls' ilehool v. ,‘i e enrolled, which will bring the total to close on l.Vi with about 3o boarders also.

The poultry section of the forihcojiiin" Aiitunm Show is confined to chickens only, and perhaps niore interest is taken on that account than in am other poull.ii show, because the public know that practically not a single bird on the benches has been exhibited befote. The judge Mr A. W. Irvin® has had a large experience in breeding, and is oulv recently an arrival in the Wairarapa from tbc .Auckland District.

The Acting-Prime Minister lias notified the Auckland Presbytery that Cabinet has considered its request for the suspension of all totalisator permits during the war and that it has decided to defer the matter for three months, when it will be necessary to consider the issue of permits for the next racing season. The Government, it is stated, will then give very serious consideration to the representations made by the Presbytery and others concerning the issue of totalizator permits.— Press Association.

Sir Ernest Shackleton _ was entertained by the Commercial Travellers’ Club, Wellington, at luncheon yesterday. He announced his re cognition of the generous assistance rendered to the expedition and said lie would present the club with a sledge and a pair of seals. The Mayor also stated that Sir Ernest Shackleton had presented an historic sledge to the City Council in trust for the Wellington citizens as a memento of the many kindnesses he received.— Press Association.

The Alanukau County Council yesterday endorsed a resolution by the Franklin Counfy Council to the effect that whilst farmers as a class are as anxious as any other section to see a victorious peace, the council is of opinion that the farming community is being unduly depleted as compared with other" sections. Further, that the present indiscriminate depletion of the ablebodied farming class will shortly result in a serious shortage of produce for export and greatly increase‘the cost of living.—Press Association.

At the quarterly meeting of the Public Service Superannuation Board nineteen contributors retired by reason of age or length of service and w’ere granted annual allowances totalling £3449, and two contributors retiring as medically unfit were granted allowances totalling £2Ol per annum. Seventeen widows and fourteen children were granted statutory’ allowances aggregating £4BB per annum. In consequence of retirements under Section 35 accrued compensation to the amount of £Bl3B became the liability’ of (lie Superannuation Fund and a corresponding relief to the Consolidated Fund. The secretary reported that the total amount to the credit of the fund »on January 31st last was £933,162, an fhcrease of £112,025 on.the preceding year,— Press Association.

At the Napier Magistrate’s Court yesterday. Eddy and Smith proceeded against J. It. Goldstone. Wairoa, for £l2 3.9 for goods supplied. Air. Gleeson appeared for plaintiffs and Messrs. Logan and Sproule for defendant. The defence held was that the goods were part of a building contract and were ordered I>y his architect. Defendant did not actually purchase them. Plaintiffs' evidence showed that the goods were ordered at the shop and delivered in the ordinary way. He was unaware of die coutractor's name. The contractor had since filed in bankruptcy. Counsel for the plaintiff said it was a question as to whether the money should be paid to plaintiffs or the Official Assignee. His Worship held that defendant was liable for the debt, and lie accordingly gave judmnent for plaintiff for £ll 15 - with £3 19 6 court costs.

Motorists are likely to be seriov.sjy affected by recent developments in the tire trade. Most of the loading makes have advanced their prices from 10 to 15 per cent. An exception, however, is the famous Goodrich, which is still being sold by the Hawke's Bay agents, T. Clarkson, Ltd., at the old list prices. This firm have full stocks of tires and accessories at both the Hastings and Napier Branches *

A man is born with relatives —ht picks out his friends for himself. St with tyres—the tyres that are for 8 new car the car manufacturer selects When a car owner buys tyres he selects them for himself, and the matter ci selection is an important matter. We have full stocks of “L'nited States,” “Federal.” “Firestone,” and “Michelin”—these are the leading wakes frotr which motorists can ma Ke a good selection at the Motor Accessory Co., Ltd. Heretaunga street (nearly opposite tht Giand Hotel, Hastings.*

H. J. Welffier, F.8.M.C., F.1..0 London. Ophthalmic Optician, at Web be*’* rharniaci Heating*. Ttraadaj* *

At Wellington to-day Frank Burko w;i‘- fined £26 for bookmaking on hi ensed premises. The MiJiHidy Service Appeal Board ai rived nom Wniroii by boat vesterdny. and left Napier by mail iraiu I hi\ He.riling f<n Palmerston. The Telephone I icpari inent has authorised Ihe bi*-! a Hat ion of ft penny-in -1 he slot telephone at iho i.iilvxiiy eros«.inp, m II eret a unga. street. Hastings.

The County Council has been advised i hat plans nd specifications, together with estimates of cost, iiiiel be -ailunittc< l f>>r approval in connection with liovernmenf grants.

A case of diphtheria from Tn Mahang.t was repotted to the Hospital Board to dav. A case of scarlet fever from (< reontneadows was reportetl yesterday. Mr. J. A. Lewis 11,1), aiihiteet, amlii- fender 1 - lor the ertetion of a residence at Hastings. Plans of same max be seen at the architect's oll’ice oi t).< Burton Brewery, Hastings.

The Hawke’s Bay Agricultural and Pastoral Society hold a further conference, with regard to agricul* tural experiments, in the Hawke’a Bay Jockey C lub's rooms, Hastings on Friday next, at 2 p.m. The Hastings branch of the Women’s National Reserve are reminded of h® meeting on Thursday afternoon at half-past three to of* hfcld in their club room over Everybody’® Theatre. All inn rubers are requested to be present. A number of nu n are required for Home Service' al Awapurn Medical eamp. Only those classed as unfit for active service by the District Medical Board arc eligible. Further information may be obtained at the Defence Office, Napier. At the I’nketapu livt' stock sale on Thursday, Air. .1. A. Millar has verv kindlj offered to sell, free of commission, several fat sheep, generously given by the ishcep farmers of the district, in aid of the Presbyterian new church hall.

All persons who are desirous of voting at. the next election of members of the Hastings Borough Couneill will do well to enquire whether their names are on the roll, as the opportunity for enrolling will not extend beyond Thursday evening lor the Main Roll.

Tie' Reform Council at Invercarg'll to H.i' in conjunction with the U.(I .. ii'siilvnl to urge a. Dominion movement for total prohibition (hiring He wur and six months after, on th,' yromids of transport needs, plivsie.il efiicjerict, and the presortniion of grain and sugar. - Press Association.

A sitting of the Ikaroa Native Land Board was held at the Hastings Courthouse to-day for the confirmation of various ' transactions. The following counsels represented various clients: Mesars E. W. Hallett, D. Scannell and T. W. Lewis. Air. Prentice also appeared on behalf of several natives.

Mr. T. Y. Hannay, whose name appeared in the list of balloted men published yesterday, probably holds a record for this district, having enlisted on no fewer than seven occasions. He was one of the first men to offer his services on the outbreak of war, but he was rejected and has an arinlet as evidence of his patriotism.

We understand that some of the Boy Scouts are sending the folliwing notice to their Scoutmaster:— “We, a« members of the organisation of Boy Scouts of Hastings, respectfully inform you that we do not intend to further recognise you as our Scoutmaster, or to attend while vou hold your present position. The reason wo submit for this action is that we disapprove of vour unwillingness to serve as a soldier in support of King and Empire.” Airs. T. W. Lewis requests uh to state that, in view of the postponement of the nrt union, drawihg, people who have hooked seats tor Fridays monthly fop. can have their money returned, if they so desire. on application to Hall nnd Sons Owing to the drawing of the Hanke s Hay Ait I nion not now taking place on that night, the programme will lie considerable augmented. end the new it ent published in tomorrow evening’s “Tribune.” The concert will be an exceptionally good one arid no doubt will attract a crowded house.

Magistrate Riddell gave judgment, at vt ellington to-day in cases in which tne proprietors of the Marble liar and tne t.rand were charged with keeping then places open on Sunday, it was argued for the defence that as light luncheons Were scryod defendanus' premises Were emit led to be classed as restaurants. Against this the magistrate said that it was a tact that a large assortmenc oi solt drinks were dispensed. They could not hold that the businesses came within the meaning of the word ‘‘necessity. ” Defendants were fined 2i>'- each with cost's Security io.’ appeal was fixed.

At the kit-giving ceremony at Napier on Monday evening, Alajor )(i tigland took occasion to farewell Staff-Sergt. Major J. Eyre, who left for cam]> by mail tiain this morning. He remarked that the departing officer had been on the Napier Destaff for the past eighteen months, and during Hint period had taken a very acti\e part in all recruiting matters. He hud proved liinisell a constunt worker and an excellent and efficient officer in his various duties. Biergt-Major Evro was attached to the Main Body bnt owing to an accident which befel him 3 days before their departure, was unable to depart with them. Despite repeated effort s he had only now been suceerafid in gaining leave of absence to join the reinforcements. Major Ringland on behalf of the Napier citizens wished him an interesting and prosperous future, and three hearty cheers were gii-en for the departing officer.