The Daily News. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 8014, 28 December 1905, Page 2

The Daily News. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr Newton King has been advised that the Athcuie was signalled at Hobart at 9.80 a.m. on Wednesday. Among the nurses who passed the State preliminary examination held on December sth are Ethel Crozier, Margaret Trask and Muriel White, of New Plymouth.

The committee of the New Plymouth Catholic Fete are deserving of the highest praise for the maimer iu wrluch all arrangements arc being carried out.

Patrons are rominded that tickets for the dress circle during the Floral Fete are charged sixpence above the price of admission downstairs.—Adyt, On Wednesday night the Queen of the Floral Fete in the Theatre Royal placed the crown of honor on the head of Miss Kate Walsh, who won distinction as the most successful in selling raffle tickets. Visitors to the Taranaki races frequently remarked on the fine proportions of the chestnut horse ridden by Mr H. Linn, clerk of ,the course. The steed changed hands yesterday, Dr Valentine purchasing him at the modest figure of forty pounds.

A cricket match is to be played in New Plymouth to-day, between teams representing New Plymouth and Awakino. The visitors arc expected to put in a strong batting side.

At the Court yesterday morning Mr C. E. Bellringer, J.P., presided over the hearing of a couple of charges of drunkenness duri»g the holidays. The first was required to pay the expenses of the cab hired to take him to the lock-up, and was released; whilst the other was convicted and discharged with a caution. i New Plymouth people, now that the Christmas season has passed, arc looking for New Year's pleasures. Those who are "in the know " recommend a visit to Sentry Hill, where the United Friendly Societies' picnic will be held. Take your own comestibles, or purchase them on the ground; the committee supply hot water and milk free, and the amusements and pretty scenery are " thrown in." The sports promise to be very interesting. Some thoughtlessly mischcvious person has been amusing himself by nipping oft' the young pods of the tree ferns iu the Recreation grounds. If caught he should be sent to a place from which he could emerge in about a year's time more able to appreciate the besutics of nature. People without sense in this direction must be taught sense, and punishment for wrong-doing should assist. On Wednesday afternoon the remains of the late Mrs James Wade were interred in the Hciiui Cemetery. The funeral cortege was a very large one, comprising about forty carnages, several horsemen, and a number on foot. Amongst those who followed to pay a tribute to the memory of one whose useful life earned for her the love and esteem of all were many of the very old Tarnnnki settlers. The

Education Board and the Board of School Commissioners, of which Mr Wade is a member, were also represented. The funeral rites wcrp performed by Rev. F. G. Evan*, who in his remarks to tlus mourners, pointed to the unostentatious manner in which the deceased lady had done her good work by leading a cheerful aud useful life.

The by-lair recently passed by the New Plymouth Borough Council to prevent wagering will be tested in Court on Wednesday next. Though warned that prosecution would followany attempt to bet on the public re. serve adjoining the lawn on the Tara. naki Jockey Club's racecourse, the layers of odds plied their calling on both days of the race meeting. On Wednesday morning those who offended on Boxing Bay were presented with summonses, and will be charged with betting in a public place. Thore are six men charged.

I Detective instinct is strong in New Plymouth. On Tuesday night the " prisoner " was arrested in the Theatre Royal, the lucky guesser being Miss M'llhone, and the " prisonerMr S. Pitt. On "Wednesday Mr Oxley found the incriminating documents on Mr Fred Stevens. The " hidden treasuro " was found on Tuesday night at'' The Pines," over a mile away from the theatre, inside an hour. Printed directions and a photograph of the locality are supplied. Mr Roberts, the winner, also w)n the prize last evening. The treasure this time was hidden on Marslaud Hill. These novelties are drawing much cash, ns the prizewinner is well recompensed for his trouble.

! This week Mr E. Van Dolden, of the | Arcadia Cigar Store, is holding a big sale of New Year Gifts. Prices are such that business is assured. To every customer Mr Van Dclduu extends heartiest good wishes for the New Year, and includes all readers in Extending here the compliments of the season. The reading room, writing room and store are open from 7 a.m. till 10 p.m. to all who like a quiet read, smoke or chat. Call in some time this week at the Arcadia: there's a welcome for you —and the tobacco vou Uko.-»ADVT,