LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 15 December 1917, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A further party of Maoris arrived by the mail train from the south last night, en route to Parihaka in connection with tlie visit of tho Maori Queen to the well-known kainga. The meeting is expected to extend over several days. At the Invercargill Police Court, Herbert MaeDoiiald, solicitor, was charged with converting trust moneys amounting to £1042 .belonging to S. Miller, to his own use. Miller stated that after discovering the breach he asked accused to live him security. Accused replied that lie could not, ibecause he had nothing. The case is proceeding. A meeting was held last evening at Mr. Catley's office to consider the question of forming a friendly societies dispensary. There was a large attendance of the officers of the various societies. Mr. Gilbert presiding. After considerable discussion it was decided to form a company, with a capital of £3OOO. A committee of eight members was formed to draw up a prospectus, and to call another meeting afan early date. Tlie most beautiful girls obtainable in California were recruited for the' beauty chorus which accompanies Charles Ray in "The Clodhopper Glide" which is the dance of the musical comedy performed on a modern New York roof-garden in "The. Clodhopper," the special Triangle feature to be screened at The Empire for three nights commencing Monday

At a meeting of the local allied trade I unions hold in New Plymouth on Wednesday evening last, the following resolution was passed: "That this meeting of the allied unions objects to the remarks of the Hon. G. W. Russell tjiat "No unions object to any Australian butchers or shearers coming to New Zealand to work," and further, approves the action of the A.W.U. in refusing clearance for them to come.

A meeting of the executive of the Employers' Association was held yesterday, for the purpose of determining the holidays to be observed. It was decided to close on the Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at Christinas and Tuesday and Wednesday at New Year. Previously it has been the custom to observe only a half holiday on the day folowing Boxing Day, but as the band carnival is being held on that day this year, it was agreed to close the whole day, in order to help to make a success of the carnival. A somewhat serious accident befel Mrs B. A. Peterson on Wednesday night (says the Hawera Star). While returning with some friends from Manaia, they met a mob of cattle on a hill. The car Btopped, and when Mrs. Peterson got out to chock the wheel, n beast charged her, and lacerated the left arm rather badly. Mr. D. Brooks removed the beast, and, at great risk, held on to the animal till assistance was rendered. Dr. Sloan attended to the patient, who is progressing favorably. On Monday last the' pupils of the local convent, before breaking up for the Christmas vacation, gave a very pleasing entertainment at the Old People's Home. A number of items, botli vocal and instrumental, were rendered and greatly enjoyed by the old people, who showed their appreciation by the applause which greeted each item. At the conclusion of the entertainment the matron heartily thanked the pupils for their kindness in, rendering the afternoon such an enjoyable one, and on behalf of the inmates expressed a wish] that they would have the pleasure of hearing them again at some future time. The annual meeting of the Vogeltown Progressive Association was held on Thursday evening, Mr. A. T. Moore presiding. The report, which briefly reviewed the past year's work, was adopted, and officers were elected as follows for the ensuing year: President, Mr. W. Berridge j committee, Messrs F. E. Wilson, H. Benton, A. T. Moore, F. W. Sutton, A. C. Evans; secretary and treasurer, Mr. V. Griffiths. The title of "The Crimson Dove*').;...;genious and fascinating, and is intended to convey the meaning of the mixture of good and evil which lies in the heart of the,heroine, who is a notorious and seductive cabaret singer and dancer. The drama is elaborately staged and full of novel studio artistry. Carlyle Blackwell and June Elvidge star in this line World tilm drama, which commences a local season at Everybody's matinee this atfernoon. The programme includes the sixth chapter of the "Iron Ciaw" serial. An entertainment of more than passing interest is that advertised to take place in the Eltham Town Hall on Monday next, when the boys from the Salvation Army Home in that town will givi their annual demonstration. This event has become a firmly established and very popular one, and stands high in the estimation and favor of the townspeople. Indeed, the patronage and support accorded the entertainment are a splendid tribute to the attractive and entertaining abilities of these youthful artists. In the choice and variety of the programme, it is certainly unique from the standpoint of a performance which is solely the work of school-boys. On one occasion, before the destruction of the Theatre Royal, a party of boys from the home paid a visit to New Plymouth, and gave a programme in aid of patriotic funds, and the quality of the entertainment they gave on that occasion came as a revelation to the large audience. Some time ago the boys made a tour of the North Inland, touching the majority of the chief centres, and winning great commendation at every place. The home in Eltham is a splendidly equipped institution, and at present accommodates 55 boys, who are educated on the premises. Gold medals are to be presented to the two boys obtaining the highest number of marks for the year. The presentation will be made at the annual entertainment, at which Commissioner Hodder is to preside.

The anniversary of the Baptist Sunday school will be observed at the Tabernacle to-morrow. A good and interesting programme has been provided.' Special hymns will be sung by the children. A small orchestra, including, in addition to the church organ, a piano, flute, two violins, and 'cello will act as accompanist. The morning and evening services will be conducted by Revs. Campbell Selvewright and Oscar Blundell respectively, while a special afternoon service, at S o'clock, will be conducted by Rev. 11. L. Richards. At the Tabernacle all seats are free; and a hearty welcome is given to all strangers. j. he Borough Council's clean-up 'p'<> gramme as at present arranged for next week includes tho area between Liardet street and Dawson street, from Pukeknra Park and Gaol Reserve to the sea, excluding Devon street, which will be commenced on Monday. • On Tuesday those portions of Carrtagton road, Holdsworthy road, CJeorge and Shortland streets within the Vogeltown district will he cleared, and on Wednesday the following streets in the Fitzroy district wili bn cleaned up: Devon, Darnell, Karam ii, Kgaio, Kowhai and Clemow road, fioni Store to Record street. Residents of other streets in Vogeltown and Fitzroy desiring rubbish removed are requested to place it in any of the above streets. In each case the clearance will be commenced «it 8 a.m. On the motion of Mr. H. R. Billing, of Messrs Weston and Weston, ■ probate of the will of David Burton Brown, of New Plymouth, law clerk, was granted by Mr. Justice Edwards to the executrix, Mrs. Jessie Brown, of Mangorei. Lieut.-Colonel John Mclnnes, ;liief secretary for the Salvation Army in New Zealand, will pay New Plymouth his first visit this week-end. The Colonel is accompanied by Stafi'-C'aptain Wallace, divisional secretary. Special meetings] .will be held all day Sunday. At .11 a.m. at the Salvation Army Hall, Brougham i street, a special Holiness meeting will be held. At 3 p.m., in the Good Templar Hall, Colonel Mclnnes will give a*most| thrilling life story entitled "Rose Bannister." Tlie Deputy-Mayor (Mr. W. A. Collis) will preside. The Colonel is a most interesting and able speaker, and there should lie a large attendance. At 7 in the evening a, great public meeting will 1m held in the Good Templar Hall, when the Colonel will speak on 'Xew Plymouth's Greatest Need.' Ratepayers in the New Plymouth borough are notified that an additional ten. per cent, will be added to unpaid rates after Monday next, 17th instant.

The ideal appetiser is* MILITARY PICKLE, an oriental combination of choice vegetables nnd fruits combined in the way tliat sets the sastrie juices flowins, thus aiding digestion. All live srroo-

, Tin! cause of the Kakaranica dairy factory /ire is unknown, A new motor in connection with the installation of electric light wan destroyed. The Alton, Whenuakura and Manutahi factories have made arrangements for the delivery of the milk of the Kakununea suppliers. The .promise of a. gift to the Government of land valued at £30,000 for the settlement of returned soldiers was announced by the Prime Minister at Whakatane. He said that a few days ago a resident of the Dominion who had no sons to send to the war went to him and said he would make this hnndsome gift. The land, said Mr, Massoy, was good, and it would he made good use of. The Government would be able to let returned soldiers have the land for considerably less than tho ordinary price, and the rental from it would bo used for the purpose of assisting other soldiers in need of help. , The following cable message from London appeared in a Sydney T>a?<!t accently: "Captain Yeates, a medical officer with the New Zealand expedition to Samoa, and who claims that he did not resign his commission in that force, has returned from Egypt, and has been arrested in London. Tho arrest is at the instance of the War Office. He is charged with illegally wearing a New, Zealand uniform. lie is now on bail, though no (late has been fixed for hearing the charge." A cable message has been received by the Minister for Defence from the High Commissioner stating that Dr. Yeates has been convicted on the above charge by the court in London, and fined £2l and £lO 10s costs, in default 30 days' imprisonment. Speaking at the annual meeting oi the South Taranaki Winter Show company at Hawera on Wednesday, Mr. J. Corrigan said the company's assets had [ been so strengthened that if the company were now to go into liquidation shareholders would have 29s to 30s for every 20s they had in it. They had been carefully conserving and building up their assets in the interests of share, holders, and although they had not paid ■ dividends the margin of profit was in the assets. The chairman added that the first, land the company bought for £SOO was now worth £2OOO, and the building that originally cost £3500 could not be put up for £SOOO to-day. Mr. Hooker referred briefly to the progress the show had made since 1011, In that year they showed a profit of £154 12s, but wages amounting to £155 should really have been charged, against this. In 1012 the profit was £194; 1913, £52 14s; 1914, £144; 1915, £220; 1916, £258 (the year they spent a good deal, in entertaining the Governor); and in 1917, £530, after deducting wages, bonus to manager, etc. The door takings had increased from £OIO to £713. The subject of the next lecture under' the auspices of the; Theosophical Society, at| 'Hawera on Sunday, is "Our Friends and Companions after Death." It will oe seen by the advertisement that the address commences at 7 p.m. The box plan for the Navy League picure "It Is For England" opens at Collier's musie shop this morning. 'Dress circle patrons may reserve seats without extra charge.