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Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume IX, Issue 171, 5 July 1919, Page 4

The compassionate allowances granted by the Railway Department to dependents who died during the influenza epidemic now total £5635. At the Sydney Royal Agricultural Show, the Shorthorn bull ‘“Tenor,” which was sold on behalf of Messrs Parsons to Robertson, of Victoria, fetched a thousand guineas. The Mayor of Wellington stated yesterday "that the City Council had enough coal in hand and in sight to maintain the lighting and tramway service till the end of the month.

Among the gifts acknowledged re cently the Secretary of the 'Wellington Returned Soldiers and Sailors Hostel was a suite of furniture from the Napier Womens’ National reserve.

Foi - several weeks past many of the young boys of Napier have been preparing a monster bonfire, which they intend to fire in connection with the peace celebrations, but it is annoying to note that already a couple of these have been wilfully fired by some mischievous person.

A unique item at the concert in the Hastings Assembly Hall on Monday evening.next will be the song “Waiate Poi,” which will be sung by Mr. R. Wood, in addition to the piano, a number of Maori Maidens will perform the poi dance, as an accompaniment to the song. The effect is said to be very striking. The Mayor of Hastings (Mr. G. Ebbett) will be absent in Wellington for some days from Monday next and, in the meantime, all information re returning soldiers may be had from Mr. A. Rosenberg, and information re peace celebrations can be obtained from the deputy-Mayor Cr. T. Styles) or Mr. A. C. Norris, Secretary Celebrations committee. To-morrow morning the Orange Lodge will parade at the Baptist Church and will be addressed by Pastor H. E. Edridge, who will take as bis subject “Blood Bought Liberties.” At 7 p.m. in keeping with the other churches who are remembering with thanksgiving the restoration of Peace; the subject of the address will be Thanksgiving “Peace in relation to Prayer.” Well known hymns in keeping with the occasion.

On Thursdaj' next, a Children’s plain and fancy dress ball will be held in the hall, at Paki Paki, in aid ofi’ the school funds. Joblin’s band will be in attendance and patrons may rely on having a good time. The tickets are selling freely and n good house is already assured. A large number of prizes have been donated for competition and at the committee’s request, Mrs. H. M. Campbell has kindly consented to judge the fancy dresses. For times and prices see the advertisement in this issue.

With reference to the recent suggestion that the petrol-driven railays car. used about three years ago on the Thorndon-Johnsonville line, should be requisitioned for the Hutt suburban service, the Railway De- ' rtment stated yesterday that the use of the car was discontinued in consequence of defects in the machinery, which could not be remedied on account of war conditions. The new machinery had been on order for two or three years, and efforts were being made to hasten its delivery, so that the car might again be put into use.

A youth of IS years appeared at the Napier Court this morning before Mr. R. AV. Dyer S.M., on a charge of being idle and disorderly. Senior-Sergeant Eales said the lad came to town a week ago and paid his hoard up to last night. His monev having then ran out he slept on the street. He had endeavoured to get. work, but without success. He would withdraw the charge because of the lad’s honesty, and said the police could find suitable work for him at Taradale. The lad agreed to accent the work and make good in the future. He was accordingly discharged. The Public Service Association s annual dance held in Scinde Hall, Napier, last night was attended with the greatest, success. The floor was in perfect condition and the hall charmingly decorated. The supper arrangements reflect great credit on the responsible committee, the ladv members of the Association. Excellent music was supplied by Miss Cox’s band, and extra dances were played for by Misses B. Eales. A. Storkcy. Hitchman and Mr. Taylor. Messrs' T. Carney and Rankin proved themselves efficient M’s.C., while to Mr. R. W. Cooper, (secretary) oiu asiead quajS eoq;iuiuioo aqi puu due.

Sir James Allen states that Cabinet has approved of the acquisition of plots of land in the French battlefield areas, for the erection of war memorials, and a communication to this effect had been sent to the Home Vithorities, but up to the present ppthing more had been heard of the matter. The Minister for Defence has received further explanations and illustrations of the work and proposals of the Imperial M ar Graves Commission. The illustrations show how effective the war cemeteries can be made to appear, with the straight lines of headstones in orderly military formation, and the central Cross* of Service, and Altar of D u tv.

There was a large attendance at the meeting of the H.B. Highland Society held at Princess Hall, Napier, last evening. Chieftain Stevenson presided. The following officers were elected for the year :- Chief, Mr. R. D. D. McLean; Chieftains, Messrs H. McKenzie, D. Gillies and Stevenson: committee, Messrs A. Russell, Moore, Fraser, Eggo. Rae, McDonald, McGregor: seeretarv, Mr. T, Parker; Gaelic secretary. Mr. D. Gillies ; treasurer, Mr. J. P. Thomson; librarian, Mr. J. E. Moore; piper, Mr. D. RaeMusical items were contributed by Mr. A. Russell (song). Piper Rae, Mr. Mitchell (piano), Misses Neilso - and Thomson. Messrs Gillies and MacDonald. Mr Alexander and J. A. Hay. The Napier branch of the Royal New Zealand Society for the health of women and children, met yesterday afternoon, Mrs. Henley- presiding over a large attendance, the Taradale sub-branch being repre seated by members Glenuy, Saunders. Larson, ami Mrs. Hector Smith (vice president Napiei committee) was appointed president and secretary of the Taradale branch. Il was arranged that Plunket nurse Doreen attend at the Taradale Town Hail every Wednesday afternoon. The nurses reported having visited 16S homes, visits to office 437 and new cases 12. It was decided to instal a milk testing apparatus at the Plunket rooms. Mrs. Henley received notice of her appointment to the Hospital Board to represent the secretary in the interests of child welfare. She als>> intends to give addresses in various places on “Mother Craft and Home nursing.” It was decided to hold ■> Plunket shop in August. Mrs. H. Clark, undertaking to organise the effort.