LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 24 December 1924, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Taranaki Daily News will not be published to-morrow .(Christmas Day, and Friday (Boxing Day). Saturday’* Daily News will contain all cable and telegraphic news received over the holidays and full details of the ope» ing of the holiday race meetings. While riding a push bicycle in- DevoA Street yesterday afternoon a boy named Allen collided with a baker’* delivery van. Allen received a number of bruises and scratches, which were immediately dressed, but no serious injuri?* were sustained. The accident took place opposite Mr. McNeill’s store. The van, which belonged to Mr. W. Shepherd, was driven by R. Fraser.

All Taranaki road* will be open to motorists during the holidays. The only place where trouble is likely to be encountered is the gap between the metal at Tongaporutu and Mokan, b’.l even if the weather is wet iqotois are able 4o get through with the aid of chai.is. Yesterday morning the clay was very soft, but a few hours later it was bee :n: ling quite firm.

"The plans and specifications for the bridge over the Mokau River should be put very soon now, and in the near future a start will be made with the construction of the bridge abutments,” said the Hon. J. G. Coates (Minister for Public Works) to a Daily News reporter yesterday. Mr. Coates added that there were a few details yet to be settled regarding the bridge, and until this was done he would be unable to say when the construction of the bridge proper would be commenced.

The institution in the railway service of a special late train to and from New Plymouth on Christinas Eve was advocated by Messrs Bone and J. Austin before the Minister for Raiiway.-j (the Hon. J. G. Coates) at New Plymouth last night. The New (Plymouth Retailers’ Association, whom the deputation represented, was very anxious to have the Christmas Eve train reinstated, said Mr. Bone. It was suggested that the train should arrive at (i 30 p.m., and depart at 10.30 p.m. The position was, replied the Minister, that if the retailers liked to combine and help to advertise the trains, no doubt they would get the trains. He would have to dismiss* the possibility of a train to-night, as the time was altogether too near.

At a largely attended meeting of the New Plymouth Waterside Workers’ Industrial Union of Workers on Monday the following resolution was carried unanimously: "That this meeting of the New Plymouth Waterside Workers’ Industrial Union of Workers expresses oar disapproval of the basic wage as provided in the new award, on the grounds that the finding of the court was not in accordance with the evidence submitted. 'We also wish to record our approval of the dissenting opinion expressed iby Mr. Hiram Hunter, the workers’ representative.”

Situations on farms have now been found for all of the members of the last .quota of English public schoolboy ini migrant s, and at a meeting of the immigration committee of the Taranaki Chamber of Commerce held on Monday night, it was reported that the lads were settling down well, and few transfers had taken place. The number of application* from farmers for boys for next season was considered, and although nominally applications closed on November 29. the matter has not bqpn finally disposed of. It was resolved to hold-it over until after the holidays, and the committee is still prepared to receive applications so long a* they are forwarded immediately. The famous Iris British Corsets were designed by corsetieres who have made a life study of developing beauty, grace and shapliness in a woman’s figure. Let Iris Corsets perfect your figure. Obtainable at Drapers. 2

Your Tennis Shoes! See that they are G.P. Shoes, made of purest rubber and best Duck Canvas obtainable. "G.F.” on the soles means value. Ask your retailer for G'P. high-quality Rubber Shoes. 2 In spite of boisterous weather, the real Christmas spirit is abroad at the Melbourne. The feeling of goodwill towards one’s fellows is manifest in customers, and usually takes the form of some useful gift. It is nice to be thus remembered by one’s friends. The Melbourne, Ltd., too, is grateful for the privilege of being the medium through which these happy courtesies are extended and in turn wish one and all a Merry Xmas and Prosperous New Year. McGruer’s special offers for to-day: Coloured Handkerchiefs, 4 for 1/-; Voile Blouses, 19/6, 22/6 for 6/11; 40in Gingham, 2/6 for 11-id'; smart model Hats, special at 25/-,; 4/- in the £ off all Navy Scige and Gabardine Costumes. It is more blessed to give than to receive. We accept this statement without question. What to give? This matter is greatly simplified by knowing where to buy. Amesbury’s (Stratford) have a /splendid range of goods suitable for Xmas Presents. No one should miss visiting Amesbury’s Christmas carnival. Note fresh advertisement on page nine. Here are real values just at the right time. Art silk and pure silk hosiery suitable for holiday wear and specially stitch hos