LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 30 November 1917, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The nominations for the Grey election have been fixed for Saturday, and election, if any, for December 12th.—Press Association.

It is notified in the Gazette that applications for permits to import wheat, flour, bran and pollard during January and February must reach the office of the comptroller of customs, Wellington, bv December 22.

The Morley-Elliot Street car is now distinguished from the main route car, particularly at night, as the lettering on the destination indicator has been painted red, which shows up well in front of the light. A smile went round the Magistrate's Court yesterday afternoon when a witness stated that a man had arrived at Mokau very obviously the worse for liquor because he had just come from N.P. Mr. Quilliam remarked that probably the converse would be more correct.

At the opening of the Hawera Dairy Company's new branch factory, at Tawhiti on Wednesday, the chairman (Mr. J. R. Corrigan) said that in 1004 the assets of the company were put down at £7700, and in 1917 they were valued at £40,000. The value'of milk prodiced in 1904 was worth £16,000, and in 1917 it was £91,000. The value of the produce sold in 1904 was £30,000. and in 1917 £137,000; At the Presbyterian Assembly at Dunedin on Wednesday Mr. Gibb moved:— "That military exemption should be sought by no minister called up for service whose place can be filled." This was carried by a substantial majority, although a number of speakers, including the Moderator-elect, urged that ministers should be exempt.

Examinations for Junior National Scholarship and free places, are being conducted throughout the Dominion, starting yesterday and continuing today. Taranaki centres at which they are being held comprise New Plymouth, Stratford and Hawera. At New Plymouth 67 candidates are sitting for examination in the Good Templar Hall, the supervisors being Messrs H. Dempsey, Jas, Clarke, Mies Ballantyne and Mrs Clark,

New Plymouth theatre goers are catered for in the picture line second to no town in the Dominion and it takes a programme quite out of the ordin. ary to move local patrons to anything like enthusiasm. This happy state of affairs was reached last night at Everybody's when Theda Bara was starred in the powerful Fox feature, "Her Double Life," and William Desmond in a thrilling Triangle war drama, "The Pp.ws of the Bear." It is a programme v.crth travelling a long way to see and will no doubt again attract a capacity house to-night. At the Magistrate's Court yesterday a housewife was proceeded against by the Borough Inspector for having permitted a nuisance by allowing her rubbish tin to get in a filthy condition. Mr. Day said that it was the first time a case of the kind had been brought before the Court in New Plymouth, and it had been done to give the by-law publicity and to show people that they must keep their rubbish tins clean. Ho did not ask for a penalty. The facts of the case were that fish heads had been thrown into the tin on Friday afternoon and remained there till the tin was called for on Tuesday morning, with the result that the contents were in a filthy condition. A sprinkling of ashes would have been a fairly successful precaution, but a little kerosene would have been better. Rubbish of that sort should be burnt. A conviction was recorded. The piano used at tho High School breaking up at the Good Templar Hall last night, was kindly lent bv Messrs Collier. Ask distinctly for SANDER'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, or else you may receive one of the many substitutes. The GENUINE SANDER EXTRACT cures colds, fevers, indigestion; prevents infectious diseases and heals ulcers, poisoned wounds, skin diseases, burns, sprains, etc. It is much more powerfully antiseptic than the common eucalyptus and does not depress or irritate like the latter. AT HOME 'Tis an ordeal many good husbands shun Where feminine wars are fought and won ; But they prattle and laugh and giggle with gleo As they sip their delicious ARCADIA 3'KA, i

The grass growing on the streets in the township is so long now as to constitute a danger to the public (says the Cheviot News). In most places the footpath* have been obliterated under a growth of grass nearly 2ft high. It is now impossible for pedestrians to get along without taking to the beaten track in the roads; and as for ladies, well, even with their short dresses they dare not go out in daylight. Speaking at a farewell function to Dr. Fraser, of Waihi, states an Auckland paper, the veteran mine manager, Mr. G. McCombie, contested the allegation that gold mining was "knocked out," adding that the Hauraki Peninsula would never be played out while there was a yard of unexplored ground within its boundaries. Mr. MeConachie, manager of the Grand Junction mine, said he wished to challenge the statement made that evening that mining had reached its apex in Waihi. On the whole, an optimistic note was struck by the various speakers in regard to the future of the Waihi district as a mining centre.

A relative in Racine (Wincousin, U.S.A.), writing to Mr. G. W. Woods, of Invercargill, gives some indication of what America is doing in the war. She states: "We are rght in it. The Government is sending the best of our country to the war. Many young men living in our neighborhood have gone. Prices tii America are very high. Butter is SO cents per lb, eggs 50 cents per dozen, and sjjoes 15 to 20 dollars per pair. The poor people cannot buy enough to eat and wear during the winter. Coal is 50 dollars a ton—we paid 100 dollars, and were very glad to get it at that price. Some people cannot get any, for the mines cannot get men to handle it."

An appreciative correspondent writes to the- Wellington Post as follows: "Hats off to the Post Office staff! A big mail from the boys—Saturday night delivery over the counter from 7.30 and 8.30; a staircase crowd., with anuious mothers, sisters, sweethearts, etc. Let a few more through, officer! what are they waiting for? A very old mother walks through, while all the younger folk stand back to let her pass. 'Oh! I'm so glad! Look, she has got a lot of letters,' anfl one of the staff assists her down the stairs. A tear falls as a. lady receives her letter, written by- one who has since been 'killed in action.' 8.30. 'Please mister, don't shut the door yet!' 'Oh, it's all right, don't worry. Everybody will get. their letters.' And they did. And many grateful hearts said 'Thank you.' Well done, Tost Office!"

Two reinforced concrete motor coast' ers are about to be constructed by Messrs. Pollock, Sons, and Co., Ltd., for the Australian trade. These will be 92ft in length, with a beam of 19ft and a depth of 10ft. and they will be driven by Bollindev oil engines of 120-brake horsepower. It is stated that the new coast ers will be somewhat stronger six weeks after construction than a steel vessel of the same class would be, and that the strength of the reinforced concrete wilt increase for 15 years, when the maximum will be reached. There will be no plates to corrode, so allowing for "fatigue." These vessels, it is considered, will have an nlmoat indefinite lease of life. They will be put to exceptionally severe testa. Thus, when light, they will hold up at each end with the centre unsupported. When uniformly loaded they will be left with one-third of the length overhanging. An additional test will be the supporting of the hull on a tranverse block amidships with the end unsupported.

A black rat, known as kiore by the Natives, was captured at Otaki recently, and was placed on exhibition. Natives of long standing state it is the first j'odent of the kind caught in the district for many years. One leading Native states they were once so plentiful that they were often served up at dinner.

An offer of an unusual nature came before the Auckland Hospital Board last week, when Mr. Wenzl Scholium, owner of the WaiWera Hot Springs Hotel, made a proposal that the board should acquire the property by means of an art union, which would have the effect of giving the board the property without cost and accompanied by a donation of .€7so!' cash. After enlarging on the advantages of the property as the "Brighton "of Auckland," for the treatment of patients in the convalescent stage, and a health resort for patiewts, doctors, and nurses. .Mr. Scholium outlined the scheme, which would, provided he were allowed to hold an art union, give, a return of £12500 to himself for the property of forty acres, and enable tho board to become the owners free, have £7500 over in cash, and dispense £7500 in prizes for the tickets. The matter was referred to the Board's Finance Committee. An English fox hunt is shown in a great hunting park pf extreme beauty in one portion of the splendid Metro play, "God's Law and Man's" now showing at the Empire Theatre. Many prominent society men and women joined tho players in the picture, and some excellent close up views of magnificent leaps over high fences were obtained. The winsome little actress, Viola Dana, is starred in the principal part. THE COMING OF CHRISTMAS. Christmas is coming! How many families scattered far and wide in the restless struggle of life are again united. ,How many friendships and sympathies long dormant does Christmas time awaken, and there never was a time when Christmas was more welcome than this. To many it comes as a burst of sunshine from clouded skies. For the children it will always be a season of glad surprise and delights, and the Big Store, Waitara, is providing for the happiness of the children and helps to make their children's dreams come true. For the month of December this popular store will be a children's paradise. Everything that the heart of a child could desire will there be found, and you are invited to bring the children—let them all come —if you'y&-nonc bring somebody elscs—. find see tho Christmas tree, toys, dolls, gomes, mechanical toys, and have a lucky' dip in the Bran Tub, then on Christmas Eve Santa Claus will be there to take ordcrelfnr filling tho Christmas stockings -don't disappoint the children, let them see Old Santa and tell him what they want him to bring. REXONA, THE BEST REMEDY FOR PILES. I Women who suffer from Piles arc espe- J daily unfortunate, in that they cannot' talk about their complaint. They must suffer in silence. To all such Rexona comes as a great blessinsr, for it is easily obtained, esaily applied, and the result is always gratifying. Tho distressing symptoms quickly subside, and mind and body both feel relief from the constant strain almost after the first application. In this Ointment are combined juices and essences in an entirely new and unique manner, forming a remedy justly celebrated as a Rapid Healer. Rexona is a remedy which is especially valuable in the treatment of piles. Those who try it will not be disappointed. Rexona is sold everywhere at 1/fl, or in pots holding four times the j auantitv for 3/-. Obtainable everywhere,

Writing to a Palnicrstoninn about the railway accident at Bere Ferres, iji which eleven New Zealanders were killed and a number hurt, a soldier in England Bays if the train had been another 30 seconds later it would have got about 200 men. The soldiers on the train had not had any food for ten hours. Mr. 11. Perry Robinson, one of the best known of the English war correspondents at the front in Flanders, recently wrote: "I would like to say n word about the British communiques and the German counter-claims. You cas unhesitatingly accept our statements as truth, and the German counter-claims, ii< contradiction, as unequivocally false."

"My visit to the 'coast, north of OisBorne, has confirmed my impression that there arc no shirkors in hiding in that lccality." was the remark made by SubInspector Dew to a Herald reporter, "The only young men 1 met up there were returned soldiers, and if they heard of any shirker getting into the backblocks to avoid rendering the personal service inquired of them, by the Act, they would soon notify the police." It is stated that a large number of members of the permanent staff of the New Zealand Defence Forces who have returned from the war, have been for months past doing practically nothing more than clerical work, and it has been suggested that it would be a more profitable step to send them to America to assist in the training of American soldiers. There are a large number of these men, several being old Imperial soldiers, and most of them would keenlywelcome a change. It is not generally known that Sir Arthur Yapp, who was recently appointed Food Controller in Britain, is the man who is responsible, more than any other for the wonderful war organisation which has won such fame for the Y.M.C.A. Sir Arthur (then Mr. Yapp) was general secretary of tile Y.M.C.A. in London and the great war service was created under his direction. ■ His appointment as Food Controller is a striking testimony to th» efficiency of the men who are at the head of the Y.M.C.A. and the magnifcent work done by that organisation.

Unusual misfortune has dogged an order for aluminium ware placed in England by a Palmerston North firm. The first shipment went down in a steamer which was torpedoed, a second shipment met the same fate, so a third was despatched, only to be lost at sea in a like manner. ,No details arc available for publication, sa the insurance company's cnly advice is contained in three words, "Lost at sea." Such losses are all tht> worse in view of the fact that the export of aluminium from Great Britain is now prohibited. What is a "Spug"? R. Hannah ana Co. explain in their advertisement in this issue. Don't miss it. It is useful to you.

Buyers of ladies' hose arc notified by the Melbourne, Ltd., that heavy advances are impending on all lines of stockings and that it would be wise policy to purchase present and future requirements before Christmas. The .i.<i> in price will amount to at leafcj; on;; third so that considerable savings may be effected by buying at once. Hart's big fancy goods store at the Coffee Palace corner has been made bigger to accommodate the extra stocks for the summer trade. The premises arc brimming over with novelties and gifts for all while the lines of household goods are particularly numerous. Inspection will repay."