LOCAL AM» GENERAL.

Northern Advocate, 15 December 1916, Page 2

LOCAL AM» GENERAL.

Matters of district interest relative •■■o Ngunguru, Oncrahi, Paparoa, and Waikiekie are published on page onp of ;hhis. issue, where Far North arrange.men'ts. .for the Parliamentary tour are ■ilso reported. "The Girl I Left Bohind Me." is an unusually good article, of: which Mr H. A Teldham, of Waipu, : s the author. Tt appears on page 4 ■*;O-day. . ... :..; . Four charges of common assault irising out of the Thorburn-McKinley fracas last Saturday night, will bo heard in the Whangarci Magistrate's Court on Tuesday next. —An auction sale took [dace yesterday >f the privileges connected with the Whangarei Racing Club's next meetijg- To liquor booth went to Mr Jasper Montgomery at £62, and tine ooth devoted to ices, cordials, and 'ruit, to Mr H Wilkinson for £."!2 10/. The "race cards were withdrawn, and 'he refreshment booth wats handed over to the Ladies' Tied Cross Society witliout any bid.

referring to the Dominion's very ••red i table j>erformaiu'c in sending forward (50,000 well-equipped, soldiers to fight for liberty and freedom, the Hon. G. W. Russell, Minister for Internal Affairs, at Tuakau on Saturday said the total number of soldiers that fought under the Duke of Wellington at Waterloo was 2.'5,.'!.'i1, and with only a period of 70 years to its credit New Zealand' has sent away more than double that number. It was made pos : sible bet'ausw the foundations of our nation' "were built well and strong. The working bee Ht the Whangarei race course yes>terd;iy w;ts very successful. About IS members of the club put in an appearance and some real good work was done. Both the track and the grounds' show great improvement this year. This fact is due to the improvements made in top-dress-ing, levelling etc., and also, to .the splendid season. The turf is everywheie beautifully >.'!veti and the course is looking at its best. The Red Cross ladies, who have taken the refreshment booth, were also present amongst the workers mapping out their plan of operations.

The-.too free indulgence hi sweets, cakes, etc.* soon upsets the stomach. The easiest and simplest corrective ! s Sharlapd s Magtiesia,—Advt.

"An incubator for gambling" was the term in which Mr firuiitUf?!l denOtineed the T'otaHsatOr Bill prior to its second-reading affirmation in the New Stiuth Wales House of Representatives. Women in Zealand, ho said, almost tumbled 6vijr bile , another in. their ea2efnesß to speculate on the "machine." A promise was, given by the Minister of Education that this Government would take over control of the machines if they were run improperly or abused in any way. ..,.,. With a view to helping and safeguarding the wives and children of soldiers who are on active service, the Canterbury Patriotic Society is seeking to enlist the practical sympathy of the Women's National Reserve. The society recognised the delicacy of such intervention, but believed that it could be accomplished inoffensively and »till attain its effectual purpose. A number of regrettable cases were cited which might have been obviated by the diplomatic .sympathy and guidance ot women appointed to the duty. A unique case, in which creditors, lifter waiting for a.period of 15 years. «re to bo. rewarded with a first and linal payment of -0s in the £, is reported by Mr S. Tanslcy, Official As siguee, Wellington. Many years ago Mr Joseph D. Tustin i-arried on busi

ness in the city as a painter an. paperhanger, but in April, 1901, W3i compelled to seek the protection of the Bankruptcy Court. The novel idea idea o! taking out an insurance, policeon Mr 'rutin's life was suggested by the creditors. A policy for £500 was thereupon taken out, and this mature, on November 1 last, enabling Mr Tansley to make the pleasing announcement that ''a dividend of 20s in the £ in the estate of Joseph D. Tustin i? now payable. , ' Mi , Tustiu is now in business in Gisbofnc.

The people of the Gisborne district have lately been canvassing for support for a project having as its object daylight saving by putting the clock O!> one hour from November to Marcl each year without reference to wha? the rest of the Dominoti may do. The proposal, which originated with tlu School Committees' Association, ha? received the general support of sport r bodies, public societies, etc., and ha>" been affirmed by the Borough Council It is contended that Gisborne's iso lated position and climaje render tin district peculiarly suitable for the experiment. Alteration of clocks then would not affect the rest of the Do minion. The Labour Department has advised the Gisborne Borough Council that it will place no obstacles in the way of the proposal to bring the scheme into operation on January 1, and thr eouucil advertises its intention to d so. No objections have so far beei made. No matter how dirty the clothefc may be "No Rubbing Laundry Help" will cleanse them perfectly without injury. £10 guarantee with every Is carton sufficient for seven weekly washings.—Local Grocers.