LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 22 November 1920, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Cricket and bowling marches were postponed in New Plymouth on Saturday afternoon owing to the rain. The nurses of the New Plymouth Public Hospital carried out n sale of flowers in New Plymouth on Saturday, when they collected £1!) 10a. This sum will be utilised for the purpose of furnishing the Christmas tree at the bazaar to be held in December in aid of the ClaH-o Memorial Fund. _ The Plunkot Society baby competition in New Plymouth', which concluded on Saturday, resulted in a win for Baby Hamilton, the Knwaroa Park nominee, vrho polled "4500 votes. Baby Dawson, nominated by the Victoria League, was second with 4200 votes, and Baby Waldie (Lepperton) third with 40G5 votes. The members of the Eltham County Council are concerned at the proportions which the overdraft is assuming and the fact that little rate money is coming in. At Saturday's meeting the Council was discussing the purchase of some plant when the chairman (Cr. C. J. Belelier) drew the attention of members to the fact that the bank overdraft had almost reached the limit. He expressed the opinion that more rates should be coming in than was the ease. The Council decided to take "ction in the matter. « While, riding to Stratford on Saturday morning to attend the meeting of the Stratford County Council, Cr. ,T. O'Neill's horse was struck from behind by a passing motor car, Cr. O'Neill bethrown to the ground and badly bruised and shaken. He was immediately taken into Mr. Kelloher's house on Mountain Road and was afterwards attended by Dr. D. "Stevens. His injuries were not of a particularly serious nature, and he was later removed to his home at Pukengahu Ngaere. The difficulties with which local bodies are confronted in regard to getting contracts let, was exemplified at Saturday's meeting of the Stratford County Council, when the chairman (Cr. E. Walter) reported that out of five separate contracts for which tenders were called, only one had been received. As the work was required to be done without delay, it was decided to authorise the riding members to let the contracts privately if they found it possible to do so. In regard to the attitude of Auckland on tile stoppage of work on the Stratford railway, Mr. W. P. Kirkwood, chairman of the Stratford Railway League, states that the Auckland move was nothing more than pure camouflage to avoid the point at issue. When the Taranaki deputation met the Minister nf Public Works, its sole object was a general advocacy of the work and the stoppage at Tahora was not contemplated. What was wanted from Auckland now was a. resolution of protest against the present intentions of the Government, but it did not appear as though they were prepared to do this. ■ Three steamers, including an overseas vessel, are due to arrive at New Plymouth to-day and to-morrow. The Walton Hall, the third steamer to come to New Plymouth direct from New York, left Wellington yesterday morning, and will berth at daylight this morning. She is a vessel of 41)32 tons and is bringing 782 tons of cargo, including 1000 cases of benzine. ;">0()0 cases of kerosene, motor ears and spare parts. The Walton H.ill will probably be in port till Wednesday, when she will sail for Newcastle. Tomorrow the Rarawa should arrive on tier usual trip from Onchunga, and the Kittnwa, from West-port and Clreymontli with 1400 tons of coal, is also due to-morrow. The competition run by Mrs. Watlis for a silk bag was completed by Nurse Dew lit the Girls' Hostel flower'stall on Saturday, the successful number being 51. At Newton King, Ltil.'s, New Plymouth Haymarket. on Saturday, weancr pigs fetched 21s, slips up to 30s, small stores up to 3(is (id, porkers £2 13s. Ten drops of Nazol on a small piece of lint or flannel and placed'between the I shirt and singlet is a good way to get the benefit of constant inhalation—which protects the air passages Influenza infection-

Mr. R. Masters, M.P., has been informed by the Postmaster-General (the Hon. J. G. Coates) ih;it the plans for the new Stratford Post Office, including a elock tower, have been approved, and authority has been given for tenders to be invited for the erection of the building. It is stated that in the Wairarapa buyers representing freezing companies are ottering 30a and 2"is for botli wether and fat ewe sheep. The price for lamb is 255, while beef ranges from £2 Is to £2 5s per 1001b, according to quality. Many New Zealand dairy companies are considering the advisability of giving up the manufacture of cheese during this season (says the, Eltham Argusf, and among those faotories which intend making this change is the. Eltham Dairy Company, who intend to manufacture butter and casein at five, of their branch factories, viz.—the Mountain Road, Mata, To Roti, Hunter Road and Jerseydak factories. The whole of the directors have approved of the proposal. Tt is also likely that the Mangatoki Dairy Factory Company will take the same step in the course of a few weeks. The Commissioner of Taxes (Mr. D. G. Clark) states that the Act under which the £0,000,000 discharged soldiers' settlement loan is being raised does not provide for any preliminary warning being given before compulsory notices are issued. Any contributions made in accordance with such notices are entitled to only 3 per cent, interest. It has, however, been the practice of the Commissioner of Taxes to write to the person whom he considers should have contributed more than he has done, asking for an explanation before issuing the compulsory notice. But in cases where no subscription has been made to a particular loan at the time of issue, and no inquiry made by the taxpayer as to his liability, compulsory notices have ,een issued without warning. This will be the practice adopted by the Commissioner in connection with the Discharged Soldiers' Settlement Loan. It is not generally known that if a returned soldier is insuring his life and is charged a "loading fee," and the reason for this loading is a war disability, the Government will pay the extra premium. In order that returned soldiers may be acquainted with this regulation, Mr. Aldrich, secretary of the Wellington R.S.A., has supplied the following information:—(!) Application for insurance must be made in the-Govern-ment Life Insurance Department; (2) the amount of insurance must not exceed £500; ■ (3) application must be made before December .list, 1021; (4) the applicant must have paid the ordinary premium before the Government will pay the loading charges. From the publishers (Messrs. Angus and Robertson, Ltd., Sydney) we have received a review copy of a meritorious work of art entitled "Conrad Martens, the Man and His Art." The first portion of the publication gives a biographical sketch of Martens' life; The balance of the work is devoted to some 00 or 70 reproductions of the artist's work in oil. water-colours, and sepia. The illustrations, cover a wide series of subjects—water and lar.dscapis, mountain and range views, sunsets, bush scenes, etc., and almost every picture proclaims the dexterous touch of a true nature's artist. The coloring and tinting are particularly fine, and the Wealth of correct detail worked into some of the subjects indicate that Martens was a great lover of distinguished art. The publication should find favor and would make a most acceptable Christmas gift. The "8.K." Bookshop, New Plymouth, has a limited number of copies for sale. See the new hosiery at Morey's today. A splendid range of highest quality lines at most reasonable prices awaits the inspection of ladies intent on securing comfortable and cool hosiery for summer wear. The genuine Shirley make of President braces is on sale at the Melbourne at 0s lid per pair, light or heavy make. These braces are the original President suspenders, and although widely imitated have never been equalled. If you' want the best, insist on asking for "Shirley" Presidents. Every pair is stamped. "Fairy Wonder" Washing Powder is the only satisfactory compound on the market for dissolving dirt in soiled clothes without rubbing. The detergent quality of this wonderful powder is the result of scientific research and is guaranteed not to injure the finest fabrics, whether of wool, cotton, silk, linen or fibre. For efficiency plus economy nothing compares with '"Fairy." Sold everywhere. A sale of particular interest to Jersey breeders is one Newton King, Ltd., are holding at Waiwakaiho saleyards on 2(llh inst., when they will sell a select little line of fashionably bred Jerseys on account of Mr. 11. Stonex. The cattle are in splendid condition, and are at present milking splendidly. Catalogues displaying full particulars and pedigrees can be botained from all offices of the auctioneers. Yearling to 15-month grade Jersey heifers have been in. hot demand in North Taranaki of late. At Newton King. Ltd.'s, JnglewoM sale on Wednesday last a particularly choice line on account of Mr. O. Hnndlcy, of Urenui, changed hands under the hammer for the high figure of £lO ss, Mr. E. Ansford, of Omata, being the buyer; whilst at the same firm's sale at Rahotu on Friday last 50 head of the same class, the property of Messrs. Maroney and Fleming, averaged the high figure of £l7 ss. This was a very nice, line, and sold in three draughts, the top price ( £lB 15s) being paid by Mr. O. Cross, of Opunake, and Messrs A. J. Lnxton of Omata, and F. W. Cornwall, of Bell Block, secured the other two lines at £l7 and £lO respec-' tivelv.