LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 24 October 1919, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Resolutions taking strong exception to the Railway Amendment Bill now hefore Parliament, on similar lines to those published yesterday, have been passed by the following branches of the A.S.K.S.: Dannevirke, Paekakariki, and Timaru. Members of the Harlbov Board paid an inspection visit to the island of Moturoa yesterday. They were taken over in the Board's launch a,nd were shown the progress of the work that is being carried out under the supervision of" the engineer

"When you open the season next year I hope the trams will be running past your grounds." -was an expression used bv Mr. S. J. Smith, of Fitzroy, at the West End Bowling Club's opening yesterday. _ The sentiment was heartily endorsed by all present.

The East End Reserve Committee brought their season to a close last night with a very successful social and dance in the pavilion. There was an attendance of about 150 and the Jl.C.'s (Messrs. W. Ilardgreavqs, A. Roberts, and S. Hooper) kept matters moving merrily on a floor that was in perfect order. The music was provided by an. orchestra of four players, under the direction of Mrs- George. Both ballroom and supper room were brightly and tastefully decorated. Last night's function was a fitting "wind up" to a very successful season. Thousands have learnt to relv on SHARLAND'S "MOA" BRAND "EGG PRESERVATIVE because it is absolutely reliable and always gives the best results. It saves heaga of money. 6

The transport lonic is expected to reach Wellington at 6 o'clock this evening. The transport Remuera is due at Auckland? at daybreak on Sunday,

. The letter portion of the English mail brought by the Niagara to Auckland arrived in New Plymouth last night. The newspaper mail will arrive to-day. Inspector Hugo is at present on a visit to New Plymouth, and inspected the Central and Fjtzroy Brigades at the Central station last night. The inspector went over the station premises during the day and inspected the equipment, and at niglit the men turned out with the (big engine and did some pumping Work in Devon Street. They also worked the escape ladder and the first-aid pump. There was a full muster of the brigades, and very satisfactory work was done.

Captain Sir Arthur Brown, who with Captain Sir John Alcock made the first non-stop Trans-Atlantic flight last June, will compete in the aerial derby round the world, which is planned for next year. It is announced that Commodore Louis Beaumont, accompanied by Major Charles Glidden and Benjamin Hiltaan, will begin a trip around the world on Friday to arrange for landing places and accommodation in 32 countries for the round-the-world race.

At a meeting of ratepayers in the Mahoe district on Monday evening to discuss the Stratford County loan proposals, the following resolution was unanimously passed: That this meeting of ratepayers endorses the proposals to tar-seal the following roads: The Opunake and the southern portions of the Climie, Hastings, Palmer, Duthie, Manaia and Rowan roads, and to metal the unmetalled portions of the Poto and Cardiff roads, and to rebuild the bridges over the Kapuni and two smaller streams.

The Marriage Amendment Bill introduced by the Hon. J. B. Hine, provides for the giving in New Zealand of notices of marriage proposed to be solemnised in the United Kingdom in cases where one of the parties to be married is resident in New Zealand on the giving of the notice. The Bill has been prepared at the request of the British Government, as a condition precedent to the application to New Zealand of the Marriage of British Subjects (Facilities) Act, 1915. When that Act is so applied to New Zealand, a certificate issued by a registrar in New Zealand that notice of an intended marriage has been so given will be acceptable in the United Kingdom as if the notice had been given there. . At a meeting of the Stratford Bailway League executive on Tuesday evening the question of the completion of the survey and construction on the Stratford-Okahukura railway was discussed and it was resolved that the Hon J. B. Hine be requested to place the following questions on the Order Paper before the close of the present session (a) When does the Government anticipate that the through survey of the iStrat-ford-Okahukura railway will be completed; and (b) When does the Government anticipate that the construction, giving through communication will be completed. The secretary was instructed to forward the request by wire to Mr Hine at Wellington. The League also resolved that the Government be urged, through the Hon. J. B. Hine, to use steam "navvies" and other mechanical appliances on the Stratford-Okahu-kura railway, thus speeding up construction. The oldest land of which we have written records is Palestine and right down through the ages this country of mountains, plains, valleys, rivers and land-looked seas has been one of intense interest. Tt contains as it always has a weird and mixed people who from time to time have risen to great power and grandeur. In more recent times it has been an oppressed country, enslaved to ruin by the Turk. During the war Palestine was the lcey to the East that Germany hoped to gain possession of How nearly she succeeded iB a matter of history.* Of the publications that deal with the emancipation of Palestine from Germanised-Turkish rule none is more interesting than "Australia in Palestine," a splendidly illustrated work just out of the publisher's hands. The story tells of the remarkable anc sue. cessful campaign fought during 1918 by the Australians, New Zealanders, Indian and Imperial troops under General Allenbv. Of the forced marches through great deserts, the splendid work of the tfoopera mounted on Australian and New Zealand horses, of the magnificent fighting prowess of all units engaged, and the brilliant strategy that culminated in swift victory and the smashing and capturing of the great Turkish armies "Australia in Palestine" gives a most vivid picture. The book will prove to be of great interest to New Zealanders, especially to soldiers and their friends. We are'indebted to the "8.K." Book Depot, New Plymouth, for an, advance copy of the publication, from whom the public may secure copies at lis 6d each or posted for 12s Id. Mr Astburv, Liberal candidate for Egmont, has the noetic mind. Speaking at IJltham last night he said:—"l Suppose that on a fine clear day the first object that meets the stranger's eye to our district is our glorious mountain, standing with is snow white mantel; it is a mark that never fails to attract a beautious sight, changeable yet unchangeable, giving off life-giving streams that water the land from their source to the sea, flowing through lands that the industry o£ man has chanced from dense forest, into gardens, buildings, and homes, the birthplace of the many men arid women who, coming after the pioneers of settlement, will still carry on the work of progress. Standing there so calm, so high above the surrounding district, it should have its influence upon us who live beneath its-shadow, teaching us calmness in the face of stress and storm, leading us to higher ideals, purity of living and unchanged lovfilty to our fellow men. With this sense upon me I have entered this political campaign with the desire to carry on this contest not as one between in. dividual® but a contest of mind, ot reason, having for its object the betterment of oui fellow men, the advancement of our country's welfare." New silks and crepe-de-chenes have arrived at Morey's, Ladies who want fashion's prettiest 'anfl best will lose no time in inspecting, meanwhile read Morey'a announcement in this paper. Once again Messrs. Howell and Howell are to the fore in announcing the arrival of boys' summer suits. A careful study of their replace appearing in this issue wKI afford the satisfaction of obtaining the knowledge that even during these times of high prices boys' olothing can still be obtained, not only at a reasonable cost but at a price which is now exceeding low.

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency draw attention to the annual bull fair in their Stratford yards to-morrow (Saturday), at 12.30 p.m. An excellent entry of grade Jersey, Hoistein and Shorthorn bulls ha? been received, also a fair number of pedigros bulls. Pull particulars will be f;>ind on Baca S of this issug.

The Feilding Star says: "From a dairy farm of 82 acres, a farmer in this district last season /received £1066 worth of butter-fat. The price paid by the factory was Is 6d per lb. A little calculation shows that the dairyman's return equalled £l3 per acre, The land Was valued at £BO per acre, and interest on the capital value, plus ratesand taxes, would amount to £5 per acre. The money* the farmer received i for calves and pigs paid the cost of lahor, so that the fanner made a clear profit of £8 per acre for the season." Some spurious £1 Bank of New Zealand note s were, states the Argus, placed in' circulation in Eltham on Saturday. One local shopkeeper accepted the valueless paper, and it is stated that a second one was also duped. The fraud was not discovered until -the "money" was banked this morning. No one who gave more than a cursory glance at the "note" could be deceived as it has no face. It is a piece of parchment with a perfect imitation of the back of a £1 Bank of New Zealand note printed on each side. On enquiry from the police it was found that they had not been notified of the occurrence.

There was brief mention of the timber shortage at the last meeting of the Lower Hutt Borough Council, when a resolution was read from the Waihi Borough Council urging the Government to legislate against the export of timber until the local market? were supplied. The resolution was warmly supported by the council, and in the course of a discussion it was pointed out that half of the timber output was being exported to • Australia, while local builders were crying out for timber. In the Hutt district alone the difficulties \of the housing situation were being increased on this account. The recommendation to the Government was endorsed. .

Three brothers, all ministers of the Presbyterian Church, were present ait a recent meeting of the Auckland Presbytery. They were the Revs. W. McNeur, of Whakatane, D- McNeur, of ICanrihohore,. and A. McNeur, who has just returned from Palestine, where ha served in the ranks. The moderator, the Rev. G. Budd, in referring to the fact, said that two other brothers were ministers of the Church, one being stationed in Winton and the other in Canton, where he was the senior Presbyterian missionary. Mr. Budd stated that Mr. A. McNeur, who had just returned from Palestine, had been appointed to the important position of "rough rider, on the ridges of Canterbury," the work being in connection with the shepherds and men of the high country.

"A teacher's residence, a wash-house and a copper are looked upon by the Education Department as luxuries," said Mr Masters at Whangamomona. Seventy five per cent of the residences did not hive any of these How oould they expect people to permit their sons and daughters to take up a profession where such conditions existed? He criticised the Education Act of 1914, which operated, he said, against the country schools every time in allowances. The Taranaki Education Board had been fighting for the backblocks for years. A capitation of only £9_ was allowed for country schools, while schools close to town received £ll 10s and secondary schools £ls, in addition to which there were palatial buildings. His Cojitentjion was that wherever there were five children the State should provide a full tinie teacher and a building. He also favored the State paving coach fares for children visiting centres for instruction, as well as train fares.

What nearly proved a "give-away" of the well-laid' plans which laid low the two-up school at Castlecliff was caused through a small dog which came nosing round the dug-out in which were concealed two policemen, The littla canine commenced to growl and snarl viciously, but at the critical moment another of his own kind came along, and finding more attraction therein, our canine "scout" trotted off.

The conditions of present-day life in Rheims are referred to by a resident of the city in a letter written on July 30 to a relative in Auckland. "There are already 40,000 people here," the letter states, "and practically all are living in temporary 'shacks' in the outskirts, mainly towards Cernay, while the cento of the town iB being rebuilt. All the schools will open for the winter term on October 1.",

The average number of men employed by the Railway Department for the year under review was 12,391, against 13,002 for the previous year, states the General Manager of Railways in his annual report. Thirty-four members of the second division were promoted to the first division. Seven hundred and sixty members of the permanent staff resigned, 50 retired on supperrannuation, 249 died, 87 were dismissed, and 628 engaged. The sum of £13,205 was paid under the Workers' Compensation for Accidents Act during the year to members who sustained injuries in the execution of their duty.

A 50-acre dairy farm at Hawera at a low figure is advertised for sale by W. H. and A. McGarry.

The Melbourne, Ltd., are showing the following summer lines for boys: Pedal straws, 2s lid; Panai 2s lid; white drill and pique washing hats, is lid to 2s lid; khaki drill hats, 2s 6d; tussore and white silk "Peter Pan" hots 3s 6d and 3s lid; boys' drill jumptT suits, 10s Bd. His (id and 12s bd.

An enjoyable sensation of • elegance and ease is always experienced when you wear Dockrill's shoes. They last long, look well, and are very comfortable. Experience proves them to ; bo the very best value obtainable for the money.

The formula of the already famous Fairy Wonder Cleanser for washing clothes is a closely guarded secret, and •was the discovery of an eminent chemist only after years of research for a soluble and active deterrent injurious to neither skin or fabric. In addition it has the wonderful properties of quickly bleaching snow-white any clothes that have become a bad color. Every housewife should use it. DON'T LIGHT THE COPPER ON WASHING DAY. Clothes need no boiling when Fairy Wonder Dry Soap is used. Unlike other washing powders—Fairy Wonder contains no paraffin wax that makes the clothes yellow instead of white! Is lOd packet sufficient for 12 washings—try it!

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