LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taihape Daily Times, 20 February 1918, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A rather prolonged earth tremor was felt in Taihape at 1.45 this morning. At 8.40 another shake took place.

Professor Trueblood pays a tribute to New Zealand soldiers. In this country he had seen no signs of drunkenness among the soldiers, which was a constrast to what he had seen in Australia.

An engagement ring, set with diamonds and rubies, left in the ladies' waiting room at the Taihape railway station, is advertised for. The finder will be rewarded on leaving it at this office.

Notice is given by Mr. Mcnzies, Town Clerk, that the Taihape Borough Council has given permission to the Rangitikei A. and P. Association to use the oval domain on Wednesday, 27th February, and to make a charge of one shilling admission to each person.

“Arc you in favour of sending all Germans to the Island?” was a question put to Mr Luke at his meeting in Wellington. “I would be in favour of sending all Germans away to Germany as quickly as possible,” ho responded. “I have no time for Germans. I never met a German, even before the war, who -was a lovable man, I would employ 'Germans in useful work, such as road-making ”

It is stated that in view of shipping prospects it is possible that there will be little or no space available for any outward cargo except foodstuffs for an indefinite period. This means that woo], hemp, and tallow cannot be shipped from New Zealand. Wool bought by the Imperial Government is not held at the New Zealand producers’ risk, but lack of shipping for the other products may be a serious matter.

It is a bit pitiful and disappointing that it is necessary to have a "black list” in connection with patriotic societies, nevertheless it is necessary states the Eltham paper.) -There are impostors, male and female, who are trading upon the war ?>nd preying upon the generosity of individuals and societies. Steps have to be taken to guard against such people, hence the “black list” has become necessary. Societies are communicating with each other, and thus helping to mitigate the nuisance.

Ladies’ black ribbed cashmere hose excellent value. Big sale price 1/3, 1/4, 1/6, 1/11, 2/3, 2/4, 2/6, 2/9, 2/11 to 4/3 per pair.—Collinson and Gifford, Ltd.

Two assistants are wanted at the Hautapu Te a Rooms, Station Street.

A Masterton farmer claims to have dug 17 tons of patotoes from an acre of land this season.

'A sharp, prolonged earthquake was felt at New Plymouth at 1.47 a.m., followed by a shorter one at about 8.45. No damage is reported.

It is officially notified that the Banks in Taihape will observe the Rangitikei A. and P. Show Day (27th February) as a special Bank holiday.

Members of the local bowling club are reminded that to-morrow the rime and pairs tournament will be continued. Players must make their own arrangements to conclude their own games

A bridle without reins, lost from a horse somewhere between Taihape and Winiata yesterday, is advertised for. The finder is asked to be good enough to telephone or return the bridle to this office.

Herr Ulrich Kahrstcdt, a German writer, commenting in the Conservative Kreuzzeitung on the unfitness of the Prussian soldier for the franchise says: “As a soldier I have for months interrogated soldiers on all our fronts, and found that among the Rhinelanders, Bavarians, and Silesians, 10 per cent., of the men did not know how the German Emperor was styled. In 1915. 5 per cent, of our men dTd not know with what Powers we were at war, while to this day 3 per cent, arc ignorant of the fact that we are at war with Japan. In practically every regiment there were corporals who thought we were fighting against the French Emperor Napoleon; 60 per cent, of the men did not know the name of our Chief of Staff, and 40 per cent, were in doubt as to whether the Carpathians lay on our eastern or western front ”