Local and General.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 92, 23 August 1923, Page 4

Local and General.

The title of the lecture at the Spiritualist room this evening is “Our Higher Consciousness.”

To-day is the ninth anniversary of the battle of Mons, the first clash of British and German troops in the Great War.

At Auckland two youg men, Edward Lewis Ellis and John Rlgg, were deprived of their civil rights for ten years for failing to attend drill. Ellis has been twice previously fined and Rigg has been fined once before.

In the course of a statement in the House on Tuesday on the progress of the influenza epidemic, the Hon. Sir M. Pomare (Minister for Health) said the statistics from the health districts in the Dominion showed that the epidemic had reached the peak and was now on the wane.

The ringing of the fire bell caused some excitement in Stratford last night. A chimney caught fire at the residence of Mr F. Dixon, Juliet Street South, and the brigade were quickly on the scene. It was found that the fire had been extinguished, and the services of the brigade were not required.

There was only a small attendance at the meeting held last evening for the purpose of electing two representatives on the Board of Governors of the Stratford Technical High School. Mr A. H. R. Amess, returning officer, who presided, called for nominations. These were Mr C. M. Birkett (proposed by Mr A. J. Fitzgerald, seconded by Mr C. H(mry) and Mr E. Selby (proposed by Mr Fitzgerald, and seconded by Mr G. Taylor). They were duly declared elected, i

The question of the appointment of an additional judge was referred to the Hon. C. J. Parr last night (states a Wellington P.A. message), when the Minister stated that there was no foundation for the report telegraphed from Oamaru that Mr Lee was to he elevated to the Bench. Until the Judicature Amendment Bill, now before Parliament was passed there was no authority to make a. new judge and the appointment had not even been discussed by Cabinet.

There was a crowded gathering at the Lavender Fair and Sale of Held at the Salvation Army Hall last evening. One attractive feature was an excellent concert given by the members of the Methodist ‘Choir, under the conductorship of Mr J. H. Thompson. The programme included “Carry me back to Old Virginny’\by the choir; instrumental trio: Miss Hopkins (violin), Mr G Dick (flute), Mrs Dick (pianoforte); song “Loves Old Sweet Song”, choir; songs “An old Fashioned Town” and “Stay in your own Backyard,” Miss Milner; song “Softly falls the shades of evening", choir; song, “Carnival,” choir; song, "Dear old home songs”, Mrs P'ckles; song, “Sing to' me at eventide”, Miss Hopkins; song “My Rosary for you”, Mrs J Weston; song “Myy task,” Mr R. M. Curteis. Miss Moon and Mrs Dick acted as pianists during the evening. At the close, Ensign Ransom, on behalf of all present, thanked the choir for their assistance. Mr Thompson (on behalf of the choir) suitably replied, expressing pleasure at being present. The singing of the National Anthem brought the musical evening to a close. The Fair concludes this evening, when the surplus goods will be auctioned.

The Stratford A. & P, Association has almost concluded the appointments of all judges for the forthcoming show. In previous years some difficulty has been experienced in securing these officials’ services so early. Arrangements for the show are reported to be well in hand.

Pride of place in the topical Illustrations in this week’s issue of tho “New Zealand Free Lance’’ Is naturally given to the New South Wales Rugby team, shown in a double page group and also individually (with details of each player). There are also some excellent snaps of the visitors’ opening match at Wellington. Other pictures include the Grand National racing at Christchurch. The miscellaneous reading features of the paper are well main* tained.

Jack Sullivan undertakes to do plumbing, electric light installations, repairs, and concrete paths etc., at reasonable cost. Best materials used. Workmanship guaranteed. Estimates given. Private residence, Regan St, Phone 94. v

Sanderson and Judd for plumbing drain-laying electric work, etc. All kinds of electric fittings stocked. Good work, prompt attention. Telephone 222.

An echo of the Internment of enemy aliens during the war period 18 given by the following • extract from the annual defence report:— "Prisoners of war —escape and capture (total cost), £4429/0/11. The annual meeting of the Stratford branch of the South African War Veterans’ Association will be held in the Municipal Chambers on •Friday evening, when office-bearers will be elected for the ensuing year. While riding a horse into Stratford last evening in company with Mr P. Birkett, a young fellow named Morton was thrown to the ground owing to the bit breaking. Beyond a shaking, he was able to proceed on his Journey. , ' - The Rotorua Borough Council has decided to submit to the ratepayers a proposal to borrow £30,000 for roadh. Councillors Bertram and Woolllama, who dissented, desired the drainage question settled before roads. < At Wellington on Tuesday afternoon James Everett, a waterside worker, aged 46, and living at 118 Nelson Street, Petone, was injured while loading cattle on the steamer Waihora,. It appears that one of the cattle kicked him severely on the hip. rendering It necessary to remove him to the Wellington Hospital.

A statement laid on the tabic of the House of Representatives by the Prime Minister on Tuesday afternoon shows that of the public debt (£218,953,324), £78,941,260 is held in inscribed stock In Londpn, £424 ; 950 in Australia, and £35,227,797 In New Zealand; while, in debentures, £31,727,008 is held in Londofa. £1,734,540 in London, and £70,847,769 in New Zealand. Thus 50.054 per cent', of the whole Is held in London; 0.99 per cent in, Australia, and 48.047 per cent. In New Zealand.

y With fine weather prevailing, good progress is being made with the brick work of the tower at the new Post Office. Yesterday a height of about ,45 feet was reached. When completed, the tower will be 72 feet high. It is expected that the clock chamber will be commenced next week. Above the clock chamber another section will he built to a

height of lift Sin. Provided that good weather continues the work- *" men anticipate being able to proceed quickly with the outside work and son be ready for the interior portion. Visitors to the town favorably comment on Stratford’s building operations, which reflect the progress of the district. After a period of marking time due to the slump,

At Carman’s Rooms last night a of cribbage was played between teams representing Public Service and Borough Counc'l, the Borough Council players being too good for the Government. Following are the res (Public Ser- . vice being mentioned first):—P. Janies and F. Jackson 7 v. T. Law- , son and E, Tocker 7; P. Casey and B. Keeble. 6 v. C. Gatton and W. Croots 8; V. Curtis and W. Moxham 7 v. A. Nelson and C. Harris 8; J. Jones and J. Neal 9 v. W. Schnider and P. Reeves 8; D. Carman and R. Hill 3 v. H. Collingwood and A. Georee 8, T. Rouse and J. Goldup 8 v. B. Green and V. Fobes 8; C. Neal and J. Jenny 5 v. P. Skoglund and R. Haylock 8. Totals; Public Sert*. vice 45, Borough Council 55. In reply to a copy of a resolution , delating to daylight saving, passed at the annual meeting of the Dunedin Bowling Centre, the Prime Minister sent the following reply:—The centre’s representations had been noted. He added that the difficulty about daylight saving being brought into operation in New Zealand was that it would seriously effect the primary industries of the country. This had been the experience of Australia, where the Act had had to he repealed after having been in operation only ( a comparatively short time. He als© added that, in answer to a question raised In the House recently, he had stated that he would be prepared to consider the proposal to alter New Zealand to exactly 12 hours opposite Greenwich time, and that while its feasibility would have had to he considered, it would have given an additional half-hour of daylight in the evenings. With a view to considering the possibility of holding the OtagoTaranaki Rugby match in Vic toria Park, Stratford, which proposal had been suggested by certain enthusiastic football supporters in the town, the Mayor (Mr J. W. McMillan) and several councillors accompanied by Mr E. H. Young, member of the management committee of the Union, visited the Park on Wednesday. The state o£ the ground was found to he quite good chough on the whole, bat some wet places put the proposal out of court, even if the Union had been agreeable to the change of v venue of the match, which was con- } sidered doubtful. However, the Park area will benflt by the decision not to interfere with the surface this season, and the public can, look forward to witnessing important Interprovincial fixtures at Stratford in the 1924 season, besides, the usual round of club matches all through the winter. Sharland’s *Moa Brand’ EPreservative has a wonderful record for absolute reliability. Ecres have Icon toot sweet and without taint oven after being; preserved for over two Tiara, ’ v

Weather foreoastt.—The indications are for variable amd strong breezes, but northerly winds, moderate to strong, prevailing and freshening shortly- Increasing haze and cloudiness for change. Barometer unsteady with a falling tendency.—D. C. Bates, Wellington.

Over two hundred and seventy applicants were received for the position of secretary of the combined Dalefield-Parkvale-Taratahi-Belvedcre and Carrington Dairy Companies, and a special committee has now been set up to deal with, them—states a Carterton Press Association message.

The following factories in the Manawatu district have announced their payments for butter-fat for the month of July:—Shannon 1/7, Awahuri 1/6, New Zealand Dairy Union 1/6, Whakaronga 1/6, Newbury 1/6, Ravenswood 1/6, Kairanga 1/5, Rongotea 1/5, Manawatu-Reliance 1/3, and Tiakitahuna 1/3.

About thirty boys from the Px'imary School had a busy time today planting trees in front of the school, in Victoria Park and in Hamlet street. Messrs P. Thomson, W. Pettigrew and P. Bone directed operations. Each of the hoys provided ilis owl * s P ade an d entered on the work with much enthusiasm.

The show of midsummer flowers held last year by the Plunket Society was a marked success, in view of the fact that such a show had not been held previously for several years. A still betCr show is expected this year, much more interest having already been shown in it. It is understood th"t two cups have been donated for competition at this year’s fixture. A meeting of members of the Society and of all interested in horticulture is called for Wednesday next to discuss arrangements.

Winter Is on us/ agate, bet your gpouting and downplpes repaired and don’t let the timber in your houses and shops decay for the sake of a few shillings; Stan Robinson will do you a good Job. Step along to Weston Bros, and give your •order. 1 ■> •- -■ x