THE Inangahua Times. THURSDAY, SEPT. 30, 1915. LOCAL & GENERAL

Inangahua Times, 30 September 1915, Page 2

THE Inangahua Times. THURSDAY, SEPT. 30, 1915. LOCAL & GENERAL

Professor Hunter, speaking at the meeting for the formation of the war League at Wellington, said that if the Government was prepared to go to a man and ask him, " Are you prepared to go and fight; and, if not, why not ?" the Government should also be prepared to go to the man of wealth and say, " How much can you give ?" Will you give it; and if not, why not?" (Loud applause). During Tuesday night a cow in milk belonging to Mr : James Wright, a farmer on Kaiapoi Island, was shot* its throat cut, and the udder and other parts cut away (reports the Christ* church Press). The outrage was committed in a paddock about 400 yards from Mr ; Wright's house. The shot wound in the head was apparentl) not fatal so the animal's throat was cut, after which it was disembowelled. A tent dweller in the locality heard the report of the gun. It is surmised that more than one person took part in the affair, which is being investigated by the police. Ihe animal destroyed was the best milker in Mr Wright's herd,

At noon yesterday there were 242 patients in the various military hospitals of the Dorrumorj, A naturalised German in Syd- j ney was yesterday fined £25 for. failing to report that a fellow J countryman possessed a revolver and ammunition, 1

Lieut. Jeffrey Parker* a ' dinitej in the Army Medical Corps, attached to the Manchester regiment, was killed in action at Gallipoli. A tug-of-war took place at Nelson on Saturday night and was won by a "team from Enfield, (Oamaru.) We remind our readers of th e ; auclion sale of truit to be held at Messrs McMaboo and Let's mart tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. These sales will soon be coming to a close, and householders should note this fact, The mine manager of the Murray Creek Gold Mining Company advises on Saturday that the rise from No. 3 level connected with the winze sunk from No. 2 level, on Friday. The approximate backs developed on the reef amount to 314 feet. Private L. G. McKinistry, of A Coy, Sixth Reinforcement, died at Trentham Hospital yesterday from cerebro spinal meningitis. Deceased was a son of MrL. McKinistry, Safsfield Street, Ponsonby* Auckland* and was 20 years Of age. It is reported in France that the Germans, acting in conjunction with Enver Pasha and Tala* at Bey, are prepared to depose the Sultan Mehmed, and exile Youssouf Izzedin, because they are anti-German. The Old Turk 1 Party oppose the suggestion. \ A Washington cable states England has guaranteed Dr Dumba, the Austrian, Ambassa--1 dor to the United States, safe conduct to Austria.

The death is announced at Hokitika of Mrs James Chesney, a very old resident. Deceased, who had resided in Hokitika for the past 45 years, leaves a husband and family of six to mourn their loss. She was 72 years of age. The euchre party and dance giveo by the Young Ladles' Hockey Club at the Burns' Hall last evening was an uoqualified success, the attendance being large, and the entertainment provided excellent. The prize for ladies was won by Mrs E. GrirTeo, and Mr Fred Griffin annexed that for gents. The consolation prizes were won by Miss 0. Farrell, and Mr W. Laurie. Miss McGillicuddy provided txcell nt music, and Miss 0. Fatrell and Bonetti played extras, Mr P, Cohen performed the duties of M.C.' in his usual efficient manner, At Wellington .yesterday .,., Annie Rudd was convicted by Mr Cooper, S.M., on a charge of sending to the Minister for Justice a postal packet, which contained grossly abusive words. The information was laid by Constable Price, of Kiibirnie, about whom Annie Rudd had communicated in offensive terms to several high police officials In Wellington. Tne letters were in the nature of serious complaints against the Constable. A fine of £lO was imposed. Those who had sufficient forethought about 30 years ago to plant treses on their holdings now recognise that the timber for fencing and building is a most valuable asset (says the Ashburton Guardian.) The common pinus insignis, which is probably the most rapid growing tree of the species planted, was, atone time, considered useful for shelter purposes only, but of late it has been sawn up into building timber by portable saw-milling plants, and if well painted when erected, it can be brought into effective use for stables, granaries barns and other outbuildings on the farm. In one part of the district just now.a large dwellinghouse is being erected almost entirely of pinus insignis timber grown 01 the farm. Soldiers' writing outfits, containing writing pad, postcards, envelopes, calender (1915-16), copying pencil, etc.—neat, compact, waterproof, fits pocket like a book,— packed in strong box ready for postage 2s 6d, leather 7s 6d, at W. H. Nicholas', stationer. 8

J. Wills and Co. Ltd., invite the public to visit their showrooms and inspect the lovely China Tea-sets in Royal Doulton, Beyreuth, Shelley (late Foley) and other manufacturers. 30 Mr Edgar M, Phillips, piano tuner, from Webley, Sou and Gofton, Ltd,, has arrived !o Reef ton on his periodical visit; All comamolciations, addressed c/p A. J. Chettle, Exchange Hotel, Upper Broadway, will be attended to promptly, 7 Just arrived—All the new season's new seeds for spring planting, including all the bestknown seed potatoes, at Patter" son's.—Adv. J Get one of J. W. Chalk's 3s nd Shirts, 54 6d Hats, is 6d Wide End Ties, and a pair of 18s 6d Glacia Derby Welted Boots on our new Ireak tor last, and you will be right up-to-date and smart, 9 25 pairs of men's Tan and Black Boots, good for Sunday and evening wear. Your pick for 10s 6d a Chalk's Stock taking Sale. I canna' leave the old foik now. I'd better'bide a wee. Dad's got a cold and Mum's not well, And pipes the ither e'e. I'll gang aoon to the corner store For Wood's Great Pepptrmint Cure, And Mum and Dad will Vest" no mor« A.y*-ths>*li be fleltt fe? iur«,

A telegram received byMrG. Wells, from the Base Records states that his son Private A, Wells, is progressing satisfactorily. Andrew Fairbaim ha 3 issuei a writ (or/"ic6o against the Sun newspaper for an alleged libel in critical articles some months ajo, dealing with the ref cuts of the Cost of Living Comaiis sioo and Food Commission,—Christ church Press wire, A Brisbane Press message of Tuesday says, ample rains have greatly relieved the stock-owners in some districts. The rivers and creeks are running for the first time this year. Professor Wragge, says an immense disturbance is going on in the sun, the effects of which 1 will be felt on the earth. We may expect to hear of Earthquakes arid volcanic eruptions, particularly in the Northern Hemisphere. It also means an increase rainfall in Australasia

(including New Zealand), South Africa and South America. The many friends of Mr James Wills of Buller Road, will learn with pleasure that his health has mucji improved during the last few days. In fact the improvement is so marked that should it continue a few days longer, Mr Wills will be able to be about and attend to his business as Usual. Elsewhere it is notified that a grand social under the management of the Ladies' Hockey Club, in aid of the New Zealand I Hospital Ship, Marama, will be be held at the Princess Theatre on Thursday next, October 7th. This is the first social in aid of the ships arid being so, we are sure Reeltonites will respond) right heartily, despite the many patriotic appeals made to them., The auction sale of drapery, boots, etc. of the Kawatiri Drapery Co's stock was continued today by. Messrs McMahon and Lee when there was a good attendance of buyers. The stock being large, was not quitted, therefore the sale will be continued op Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. and this being the concluding day of the sale some good bargains should be procurable*

At the Addingtoo sales last Wednesday there was a larger,entry of fat cattle, and a smaller yarding of' fat sheep. There was alarge entry of new selections of fat lambs, and a moderate yarding of store sheep. Fat cattle were easier, and there was a consider able drop in new lambs owing to the numbers. Store sheep sold Irregularly and were generaly easier, the fat cattle market maintained fast week's rates. In store sheep, good ewe" hoggets 20s id to 20s 4d, good wether hoggets, 17s to 18s; best fatlarnbs, 29s to 22s ', extra prime wethers, to 525: prime do, 27s to 36s 6d; extra prime-staers, to £2o'ordinary steers, £1 2S6dto £l2; yearlings, 13s; two«*year steers, £3l9s to £4; three-year steers, £6 23 6dto £7 23 6d; pigs, choppers 60s to 118s; extra heavy baconeft, to 955; A specfal line of eschalots at Wills and Go's for sale. 5