LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 8 September 1915, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

It is reported that one or two large properties in the Wairarapa are shortly to be sub-divided for closer settlement.

Messrs Tlios. Sefton, J. G. Bell, and W. K. Morris have been recommended by the Taranaki County Council as trustees for the Oakura cemetery, At Wellington yesterday, three Chinese belonging to the crew of the steamer Batsford, from New York, were fined £25 each for opium-smuggling. Colonel Logan reports that the health of the troops in Samoa is good. Private G. Dews is suffering from iritis, and P. J. Penniwith from cardiac trouble. All are doing well. '"lt is pleasing to note," states a passage in the monthly report of the Labor Department, "that one engineering firm in the Wellington district is turning out a considerable amount of work which, prior to the war, was manufactured almost wholly in Germany," At yesterday's meeting of the Taranaki County Council Cr. McAllum gave notice to move at next meeting that the council take steps to appoint a suitable person as inspector under the by-laws, and to undertake such other duties as the council may require. A Christchurch message says it is reported that there is serious trouble amongst the West Coast miners, and that strong measures are being urged to remedy the grievances. A miners' conference will be held in Christchurch on Friday, when representatives from all parts of the Dominion will be present. It is understood the men demand 20 per cent, increase of wages, owing to the higher cost of living. At Dunedin yesterday, ox-Constable John Henry Howard came up for sentence in the Supreme Court on twe charges of breaking and entering a butcher's shop in South Dunedin. Mr. Justice Sim made allowance for his previous good charater and imposed a sentence of six months' imprisonment on each charge, the sentences to be concurrent.

In an article in the Journal of Agriculture, Mr. D Cuddle says it can hardly be expected that the wide margin of difference in the relative values of cheese and butter will continue for very much longer. In the meantime, however, those who are now entering into the cheese business are likely to secure a share of the extra profits, for there is every indication of high prices being obtained for at least several seasons to come.

There was a sequel to the recent sensation at Eltliam, at the New Plymouth Magistrate's Court yesterday, when William Keith (for whom Mr.' J, L. Weir appeared) and Samuel White, were charged before Mr. A. Orooko, S. M., with breaking and entering and theft from the premises of Mr. C. A. Wilkinson, Eltliam, and wibh attempting to break and enter the Bank of New South Wales at Eltliam. Sub-inspector Eouhy asked for a remand to Tuesday, September 14th, which was granted. On Saturday at their mart at 2 o'clock Webster Bros, will sell a 4 h.p. L.M.C. motor-vycle and side-car in good running order. The owner ilias bought a motor car, hence the sale. SHOULD NOT HUN ITS COURSE. Never permit a cold to run its course, for more fatalities have their origin in, or result from, a cold than any other cause. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the most prompt and effective medicine for coughs and colds. It loosens the cough, relieves the lungs, opens the secretions and aids Nature to restore the system to a healthy condition, Sold by 1 nil chemists and storekeeoera,

The time has arrived when the Bank of New Zealand should' be taken over by the State.—Mr. J. Craigie, M.P. The North Otago Jockey Ohib yesterday decided to devote tho whole profits for the coming year to the Wounded Soldiers' Fund.—-"Press Association.

There are nearly 50 old hoys of the Eltham school who have gone to the front, and the matter of providing an honours hoard is under consideration. Tho total rainfall registered at Stratford for last month was 5.9S inches, the maximum being 1.42 inches on the 31st inst. Rain was registered on nine days.

In the House yesterday, the Minister of Customs promised to look into tho matter of putting a heavy duty on sugar of milk, a bye-product of dairy factories.

The Taranaki County Council decided to take no action in connection with the resolution forwarded by tho Taumarunui Patriotic Committee, that the Government be asked not to enforce the Gaming and Lotteries Acts during the present crisis. On the motion of Messrs. Halliwell, Spratt and Thomson, probate in the estate of the late Mrs. Christina Young, of Hawera, has been granted by Mr. Justice Cooper to Messrs J. C. and H. V. S. Young, of Palmerston North, sons of the deceased.

As showing the advance in motor traffic of late, a councillor stated at yesterday's meeting of the Taranaki County Council, that though it was only a few months since motor lorries started running on the Main South road, there were already nine of those vehicles running on that road.

A conference of buyers and directors of the Stratford Dairy Factory was held at the County Hotel on Monday, about eight buyers attending, when the company decided to consign the season's output through Messrs. Mills and Sparrow, of London.

At the Good Templar Hall on Thursday, September 23, Mrs. Phil Nathan will give a recital under the auspices of the New Plymouth branch of the Victoria League, the proceeds to te devoted to the New Zealand Stationary Hospital. Mrs Nathan will be assisted by Miss Kenee Maude, late of the Court Cards, and Miss Beryl Hirst. Hon. G. W. Russell, Minister of Internal Affairs, has received the following telegram from Commiissioner Hodden "Learning of your desire that committees should conribute funds for a hospital for wounded soldiers at Rotorua, on behalf of the Salvation Army I beg to offer £SOO for one pavilion."— Press Association.

Colonel Powloy, who is second in command of the Salvation Army in New Zealand, will pay his first visit to New (Plymouth this ■coming week-end, and will deliver a special lecture in the Good Templar Hall on Sunday afternoon, entitled, "The Salvation Army and the present War." The morning and evening services will be conducted in the Army hall.

Mr. T. Hugo, Inspector of Fire Brigades, arrived in New .Plymouth yesterday on his half-yearly visit of'inspection. Last night the New Plymouth and Fitzroy Brigades mustered iii Courtcnay Street, there being a good attendance of each body, and they went through wet practice, the Inspector expressing himself well pleased with the men's work. After the ■practice the men assembled at the social hall where Mr. Hugo delivered a very interesting and instructive address on competitions and fire fighting.

The Commissioner of Crown Lands (Mr. G. H. Bullard) has notified the Taranaki County Council that in the opinion of the Crown Law Officers, the Sovereign is at common law exempt from tolls, and this exemption extended ■to servants and vehicles, hired or otherwise, of the Crown employed on public service, and applied both to toll-gates on roads and public fines. The officers under his control likely to be affected were the Commissioner of Crown Lancis, Orown Lands rangers , and surveyors actually on the Department's work. Mrs. E. Doekrill, hon. secretary of the New Plymouth centre of St. John Ambulance Association, writes:—"Kindly permit me, though the meOium of your paper, to appeal to past St. John Ambulance members to lend their Home Nursing books to the present class just starting, as I find there are none pro; curable in the Dominion (no doubt due to the increased activity of St. John's classes during the war).' If they will be good enough to do so and leave'them at my house, Elliot street, or at W. K. Dockrill's shop, .Devon street, and write their names inside, I will return them as soon as the class is over." The troopship Maunganui returned to Port Chalmers last week from Suez. The troops were safely landed at their destination without serious mishap, although upwards of 20 horses were lost. This loss was small compared to that of the Aparima, that vessel being severely buffeted in the south-west monsoons, and losing SO horses. The Maunganui had an uneventful return trip. Captain Waugli, of the veterinary department, returned by the vessel, it' is understood to advise on the best type of horse aiui of horse-feed. The captain was on (he (iallipoli Peninsula, aiid saw the bombardment of Achi liuba, The Aparima is expected to reaoh Port Chalmers in about a fortnight. She will bring upwards of 100 troops, but the names of the men will not be published.

The Melbourne's reduction sales are famous and little wonder whim bargains like these are offered. SlMneli Ilorroekses calico, 4s lid dozen; extra fine longeloth. (,'s lid dozen; men's sixpenny white handkerchiefs, 3 for Is: men's neglige and tennis shirts, -2s lid ami 3s Od; men's working shirts 2s (id, ,3s Cd and 3s lid, reduced from 3s Od, <ls (id and 4s lid. Save monev now while you can, everything's going to be dearer. Black dress goods are now showing at Moray's. There's an advertisement else, where in these columns. Turn to it. THERE IS ONLY ONE SANDER EXTRACT, and that is why the people insist on getting it, and why they reject the many inferior substitutes, and the cheap and frequently harmful "just as' soods." The HENtIIXH SANDER EXTRACT is free from the objectionable qualities of the common eucalyptus oils and the so-called ''extracts." SANDER'S EXTRACT is the most powerful antiseptic and healing remedy that can he used with safety; it prevents and cures all infectious diseases—influenza, colds, fevers, smallpox, diptheria, flatulence, dyspepsia, diarrhoea, dysentcrv, and kidnev troubles. SANDER'S EXTRACT, applied to ulcers, [burns, sprains, cuts, inflamed and itching skin, gives instant relief end cures permanently! Three drops in a teaspoonful of cod liver oil is a specific in nil chronic lun? iffcctions. Rheumatism, neuralgia, am' oothaehe are quickly dispelled by it. iieliability, effectiveness, and safety are the great attributes of SANDER'S EXTRACT,

An unusual accident occurred at Bataitai (Wellington) on Wednesday, when Mrs. Donnelly, a visitor from Hawera, was blown by the force of the wind against a tramcar. She was knocked down and sustained injuries to her head -and face, She was removed to the 'hospital.

A Wellington message says:—The Prime Minister has adorrted the plan of serving the military camps with meat from the supply which is purchased by the Government for the Imperial authorities. The system, which gives a cheaper supply than under the old arrangement, has been in operation for some days now, and, so far, has worked most satisfactorily.

The Defence Minister said yesterday that representations had been made to ?ome of .the authorities in regard to wounded British, officers, who were unable to return to the front, being .brought to New Zealand, to assist in training troops here. The latest advices gave him reason to believe that the request would bo complied' with, and this would considerably assist the training -work.—l Press Association. Yesterday afternoon, in the House of Representatives, Hon. G. W. Russell made a brief statement concerning the treatment of wounded to arrive by the Tahiti and Aparima. He said that as many as possible would be accommodated at Rotorua and Hanmer, so as to give the wounded men the benefit of the mineral waters. Ho hoped that the money required for the work of establishing these institutions would be provided by the patriotic people of the Dominion.

The iNew Zealand Munitions committee does not tliink it practicable to manufacture machine-guns in any quantities in New Zealand, but it is possible in time to turn out some guns, chiefly by expert hand labour. Further information is being collected, and in tho meantime an experimental gun is being made at the Petone railway workshops. The manufacture of rifles is not regarded as practicable, since many special machines would be required for the work, and would not be obtainable under present conditions.

A striking and somewhat patbetlo coincidence ihas come under the notice of the Masterton Age. On Boxing Day in the year 1880, George Jennings, a brother of Mr. W. T. Jennings, M.P., while competing at a Friendly Society gathering in Worksop Koad, Masterton, fell dead after winning the Foresters' Race. Mr Jennings vame to Masterton to collect his brother's effects. The member for Taumarunui is at present in Masterton collecting the effects of his son Edgar, who was killed in the Gallipoli trenches on August 3. At the Magistrate's Court, Hawera, yesterday, judgment was entered for plaintiffs, with costs, in the following undefended cases;—E. Z. Dart v. A A. Rolfe, £2 3s Ifld; P. C. Price and 00. v. Tini Whanau Eangi, £1 16s; J. B. MaeDiarmid v. J. King, £1 Is; H. iMcKoy and Co. v. Rangi 'Puri, £2 l«s Id; H. McKoy and Co. v. Tumalmki, £l2 83 sd; H. McKay and Co. v. Tame Tanga and Karewai, £5 18a (and as against separate estate of Karewai); H. McKoy and Co. v. Hirea Tanhvha, £2 2s 8d; H. McKoy and Co. v. Manaia, £1 10s 2d; Hurrcll Bros. v. G. Bryant, £3 4s 6d. Orders were made in the' following cases in default of appearance:—Boyle and Jones (Mr. Bayley, of Mr. O'Dea's office) v. Jimmy Whanau, £lO 0s Od; A. Langford (Mr. Bayley) v. Hone Ramaka, £4 2s ; J. B. MaeDiarmid (Mr Bayley) v. Tungata, £0 2s; Wharekepa (Mr. Bayley) v. L. 11. Wilson, £« 103 Cd. In welcoming Cr. Connett, who has filled the vacancy on the Taranaki County Council owing to the resignation of Cr. J. R. Hill, the chairman of the council stated that the council did not meet as a Board to. consider any one part of the county, but to take a broad view of the whole work of the county. They had to study the expenditure over the whole county. He pointed out thafc when, as chairman, he objected to any expenditure, it was not done with a view to sitting on any part of the district, but they must keep a strong, grip on the finances of the county. In concluding, lie wished the new councillor a long reign and a happy one. Mr. J. S. Connett, in reply, stated that .he had not joined the council in the interests of any particular district, but would do his best for the welfare of the whole county. The council did its best to spend the' rates judiciously, so as to keep the roads well maintained, as economically as possiuis, and he would assist as tar as possible to that end. '

Yesterday was the forty-seventh anniversary of the engagement in the bush at Te Ngntu-o-te-Manti, when Major von Tcmpsky, Captain Buck, Captain Palmer, Lieutenant Hunter, lieutenant Hastings, and a number of the rank and file were killed by Titokowarn's men. It will not be out of place to mention in this connections, says the Star, that a grandson of the gallant von Tcmpsky lias just laid down Ills life at the Dardanelles. The mother or Lieut. F. T. Ketttle (whose name is included among the New Zealamlers killed in the re> cent fighting on Gallipoli), was a daughter of Major von Tcmpsky. The late Lieut. Kettle, who was 32 years of age, was the eldest son of Mr. iind Mrs X. Kettle, of Napier. iTe served with tile Samoan Expedition, and on returning to this country he received a commission as lieutenant in the Fourth Reinforcements, and while at Trcntham he acted as musketry instructor. Only recently he was transferred to the Dardanelles from F.gypt, where he had been left in charge of a mounted camp.

Holstcin breeders aikl dairymen should not need any reminder of the sale of pedigree Ilolsteins at the. Willowvale farms to-day, on account of Messrs. ■Newton King and Harold Street. Sueh an opportunity of securing high grade and fashionably bred stock does not occur every clay, and it is safe to predict that there will he a large attendance and keen competition, The popularity of the Jlolsteiii is increasing yearly, and dairymen are realising that to obtain the best results they must breed from animals of the 'highest strains of dairying blood obtainable. Intending buyers at to-day's sale may book their seats at Mr. Newton King's mart this morning. OFFICES THROUGHOUT DOMINION. When you employ us to forward par. eels or move furniture to other towns, we handle your goods or belongings at both ends, which makes for greater care, greater security. We have offices at Auckland, New Plymouth, Napier, Hastings, Palmcrston North; also principal towns of South Island—The NX Express Co., Ud. PEAK OF NASTY MEDICINE. The fear of having to take a nastv medicine causes many a child to hide irregularity of the bowels. Chamberlain's Tablet's are so pleasant and easy to take and so free from harsh effect that they can be given with safety to children. Every mother should keep Chamberlain's Tablets in her medicine cheat. Sold by all chemists and storekeepers.