Local and General.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume VII, Issue 294, 6 October 1917, Page 4

Local and General.

Sir James Allen announced in the House of Representatives last night that the balance of the 29th Reinforcements had safely reached their destination. Now no New Zealand troops are at sea.

A long, though mild earth tremor was felt at Napier at 8.45 last evening

Returned soldiers are requested to parade in uniform to-morrow’, at 2.30 p.m. for the Intercession service at the Alunicipal Theatre, Hastings.

The Inspector of Awards has filed an application for an interpretation by the Arbitration Court of certain clauses of the Seamen’s Industrial Agreement.—Press Association.

The ladies' branch of the St. Vincent de. Paul Society, Napier, wil 1 conduct a stall in Hastings street, to-night, when several hundred lucky bags are to be disposed of. The proceeds are to be devoted f’-r comforts for the boys, in the Napier Hospital and those at the front.

At last evening’s Napier Borough Council meeting the Finance CommiUee, recommended: “That the attention of the Roads Committee be called to the amount of £5,025 16/expended on street construction ana maintenance and street lighting during the six months ended September 30th last, while the amount for the year was estimated at £8,550.

To-morrow is being observed throughout the Dominion as a day cf national prayer. A citizens’ Intercession Service to be conducted by the local clergy and ministers will be held in the Alunicipal Theatre, Hastings at 3 p.m. His Worship the Alayor, Air H. lan Simson will preside, appropriate hymns led by an orchestra and combined choir under the leadership of Air Percy Tombs should contribute to an impressive service.

As usual there was a good deal said at last night's Napier Borough Council meeting which was hardly necessary. The following give some idea of what was said: “Paper’s dear, but talk is cheap.” “I would fat rather listen to the Town Clerk reading the minutes than hear some of the claptrap that is talked her©.” “You talk rot.” We don’t want to be here all night listening to political speeches.” “You don’t know what wou’re tasting about.” “1 withdraw it; but you did talk rot.” Soldiers 'and soldiers’ mothers and wives were entertained by the Women’s National Reserve in St. John’s Cathedral yesterday afternoon. An enjoyable organ recital wr e - given by Air Ernest Jamieson, Whr played the following:—Gothic March (Salome); meditation in D flat (St. Clair); Toccata and Fugue in D (minor (Bach); The Swan (St. Seans) • Suite Gothique (Boellman) —(a) Chorale, (b) Alinuet Gothique, (c) Priere„ a Notre Dama, (d) Toccato. The guests .were afterwards entertained to afternoon tea provided by members of the Women’s National Reserve. The Hastings Band and their fiiends met last night to make further arrangements for the Paddy’s Alarket to be held on 20th October, lhe band master, Air Armstrong, was in the chair, and Air E. Pratt representing the Soldiers’ Children Committee, was in attendance. It was resolved to send out Paddy’s cart next- week to canvas and collect the many good things already pi ©raised. Mrs A. Ellingham was appointed treasurer. A public meeting ot ladies only is to b e held ,n vr*' Si next Wednesday Mi Blackert, (Band secretary) repcited that over £3O worth of coupons had been sold.

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