LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXIII, Issue 250, 23 October 1901, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Education Board meets to-day. On the second reading of the Kgmont National Park Bill, the Hon. W, T. Jennings spoke up strongly for the preservation "f Mount Kgmont and of the beautiful bash scenery on the Mokau. He a'so praised the Taranaki Scenery Preservation Society.

We understand that Mr Jas. Sanderson is preparing plans for the enlargement of Messrs Dock and Co.'s warehouse at the corner of Ourrie and Gill streets,

The Anglican Synod met at Auckland on Tnesday. The Primate, in his addres-, referred to the Duke of Cornwall's visit and the coronation oath, which he hoped would be altered to a declaration, and so worded as not to offend ?ny loyal subject. Tha Public Petitions Committee yesterday reported on the excessive drinking by native* in Taranaki at tangis, etc., and recommended restrictions being plaoedon the sale of liquor to natives. At Salvation Barracks to-morrow, Thursday, the children will render their unique programme *>f club swinging, scarf, dumbbells, and flat; drills. A good croud is anticipated. Admission, sixpence; children half price.—Advt. At a meeting; of St. Mary's vestrr held on Monday evening the treasurer (Mr W. J. Shaw) submitted accounts showing that the concrete wall recently erected by Messrs Russell and Son under Mr Messenger's supervision, in front of the church cost £152 7s 9d. Much satisfaction was expressed with the work. The wall is 483 feet long, surmounted by iron standards and rails (supplied from Messrs Okey and Hollo's foundry). There are still a few donations unpaid, but when these are received there will only bt a deficiency of about £9. This speaks well tor the ready help given by the congregation and others. Mr Kinsella, Chief Dairy Expert, at present in the north, has convened a conference of graders to be held in New Plymouth in about three weeks' time.

A new locomotive lately on her trial trip hauled 53 trucks from Gray mouth to Ngahere. The train, the longest ever taken over the line by one engine, was just under a quarter of a mile in length. Spelterini, an Italian aeronaut, has crossed tha Jung Frau range (Switzerland) in a balloon. Two cases of rifles addressed ti miners at Monceaux (France) have»been seized by tlie authorities.

Sergeant-Major Rogers, of Inglewood, who is now on the permanent staff for the Auckland volunteer district, seived with Colonel Davies during part of the South African war. His appointmsnt to the Auckland staff was made at the instance of Colonel Davies. The Manawatu Standard learns that Californian thistle, despite the repeated attempts at eradication, is making great progress in the free land along the b»nks of the Manawatu and in the Moutoa district. In the heavier lands in the Eairanga and Colyton districts, continually cutting the plant has resulted in its complete disappearance.

Lecturing at Masterton, the Rev. T. G. Hammond, of Patea, referred at length to the recent Koyal visit and the Maoris'. At Rotorua he was pleased to find the Maoris advarcing in civilisation, and saoita-y arrangements were a noticeable feature. He made reference to the general rules observed at the native camps, and drew special attention to the tact that no tfuropeans were allowed in the camps after six o'clock. Only.three out of three thousand natives assembled were charged with drunkenness. Mr Hammond was of opinion that the native race was improving. The Muldoon Picnic Party played the concluding night of their New Plymouth unison last night, when the programme submitted was followed with interest by the audience from start to finish. Mr. Frank M. Clark was very successful in his song " Masks and Faces," while Joe Cowan, Walter Rivers, Misses Connie Devereux, Lily Danvers, and the re9t of the company were all very successful in each of their numbers, recalls being very frequent. "Rexo" was again accorded unstinted applause for his rolliag ball and sleight of hand performances, while Fred Garaett, in " silence and fan " was as good a* ever, and was repeatedly encored for his olever items. The company appear at Waitara to-night, and should have a full house there.

The sand pump at the harbour work* has been at work again this week.. A slight accident occurred to the .pipe os Monday, but the fault was soon remedied, and yesterday the pump did excellent work until the firebars in the furnaces of the locomotives supplying the steam were burned out, when operations had to ba suspended for the time being. It is only fair to say, however, that the pumpiog machinery was working without a hitch, and with the provision of suf •' ficient and effective boiler power there is no reason why the pump should not continue to do so.

The telegraphed summary of the Public Works Statement last night contained ahout 10,000 words, and we have to thank the local telegraphic staff for the excellent copy and prompt delivery of the matter. The operators were Messrs, Fookes (in charge), Brown, 'Barford and Barnard.

Guard Brothenton, who was recently transferred from Palmerston to New Plymouth was on Tuesday the recipient, of some tokens of esteem from his Palmer*ton fellow workmen. These mementos were a travelling bag, a travelling companion and a set of sleeve links, which were forwarded h r--, and in compliancn with the request to Mr. Day, the stationnaaster, he made the presentation on behalf of the Palmeriton staff. The recipient duly acknotv'e<lged his confreres' kindness.

Mr W. R. Wright, of Rahotu, h:is been returned unopposed for the vacancy nn the County Council caused by the resignation of Mr. W. 0. Phillips

A _ runaway horse with a heavy c:irt belonging to Mr. Pikett, capsized in front of the NfflwS Office yesterday. The cart collided with the lamp post and was completely overturned. Fortunately little damage was done.

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