LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 23 July 1925, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The chairman of the Manutahi Dairy Company denies the report that the Manutahi Company has sold its output of dairy produce. The remainder of the applications in Taranaki under the Mortgage Final Extension Act are to be dealt with by His Honour Mr. Justice Hosking in the Supreme Court at New Plymouth on Monday next.

A sign of the times—the number oi "swaggers” on the . road at the present time (says the Wanganui Chronicle). A local resident remarked that he saw half a dozen men “humping their blueys” between Wangaehu and Wanganui on Monday last. The Taranaki Chamber of Commerce has been advised that the following six English schoolboys will reach Auckland by the s.s. Arawa, which is due on Sunday:—Hardenberg, Sadler, Lister, Sibley, who desire occupation on dairy farms; Leverett, mixed farming; and Spraggs, sheep farming. Though he was in the night march on Waihi and returned with the 165 men >1 the force to Wanganui when Titokowaru’s men were repulsed, Mr. Joseph Ingley, of New Plymouth, was not granted the New Zealand war medal. He enlisted in the Greytown volunteers at the age of 14 and a year later was on active service with a mounted force. Now 75 years old and in need of assistance he has petitioned Parliament for the medal to be given him (telegraphs our Parliamentary reporter) . Offers for the next season’s output of cheese up to the end of December still continue to he floating round, and the White Cliffs Dairy Company have accepted 9%d per lb f.o.b. for their make for that period (writes our correspondent). This will enable a decent pay-out to be made to suppliers for the flush of the season, and should place them on a good footing. Another factory in the same district is reported to have received an offer of 9Jd per lb., f.0.b., for all cheese made to the first of January,

A motorist who arrived in New Plymouth from Stratford last night states he would not do the journey again under the conditions prevailing for £25. He reports that a heavy fog hung over the whole of the country from Midhirst to Kent Road, and that it was quite impossible to see a yard in front of him, except on one or two high altitudes. He had repeatedly to get out of the car and inspect the road ahead, and once or twice found the oar was heading for a telegraph post or a neighbouring ravine. It was a most trying experience and one he has no desire to repeat. A red handkerchief over the lamps is said to be helpful in fogs, the rays penetrating the fog, and enabling a driver to see his way.

Regarding the progress of the infantile paralysis patients in the New Plymouth hospital, the chairman of the board (Mr. M. Fraser) writes; “In regard to your report of the Hospital Board meeting, the statement that the patients suffering from infantile paralysis were not making progress is misleading. The letter was read from the medical superintendent of St. George’s Hospital advising that children not making satisfactory progress may be sent for treatment to that institution. I stated that as there were still a few cases in this hospital the letter should be sent to the medical superintendent in case that any of the patients might benefit by sending them, to Rotorua. The hospital medical staff state that all the infantile paralysis cases are improving quite satisfactorily.”

Lambs Lave made their appearance already this season, and several are to be seen on the Napier golf links. Farmers anticipate an early season for lambs and a low mortality, owing to the mildness of the weather.

The large incomes at present being made by rabbiters was disclosed at a meeting of creditors at Invercargill the other day, when a man who had filed his petition in bankruptcy stated in evidence that he was making from £2O to £4O per week in his pursuit of the furry pest. “I made £4O last week," he added. “That is working hard—the way I’m doing.” Thirty-seven Chinese, members of the crew of the oil-cargo steamer Cyrena, which was wrecked recently at Wanga ; nui, were placed aboard tlie oil-steamer Hermes at Wellington yesterday to be taken back to Singapore. These Chinese are forbidden by the Customs authorities to remain in New Zealand. The owners of the Cyrena are responsible tor their return to Singapore. “With all this clamouring for houses it is difficult to find accommodation for the needy.’’ said the Minister for Health (Sir Maui Pomare) at the opening of new wards at the Auckland Infirmary on Sunday. “This would not be if children put aside their picture money, their cigarette money and their silk stocking money for the day when they will want A house. That is what 1 call thrift.”

The first dairy company in Marlborough to announce the bonus for the past season is tlie Koroiniko Co-opera- ' trve Dairy Company. The secretary I reports- that the gross payment for I butter-fat for last season to suppliers I was Is 7<l per lb., with a deduction of I IJd as sinking fund. Each supplier will I receive Is sjd net for all butter fat sup- I plied during the season. The company has paid out Is 2d throughout the season, and a bonus of 3l<i per lb will be paid out at the annual meeting. The secretary also stated that the prospects lor cheese for tlie coming season are most satisfactory and tempting offers fo- the output up to December are already being made by the merchants. Charged with breaking into the stores of Messrs. Newton King, Ltd., and Nolan and Co. on June 21 and June 28, four boys were brought before the Magistrate (Mr. A. M. Mowlern) in the juvenile court at New Plymouth yesterday morning. It was stated that they had stolen some small quantities of goods, and had made a litter about the premises. Decision in the cases was adjourned for a week in order that a report from the juvenile probation officer might be obtained. In the meantime the Magistrate warned the boys of the trouble they were making for themselves and their parents, and also gave a word of counsel to the parents on the necessity for a stricter supervision of their boys’ doings. These arc the kind of bargains that keep the Melbourne Ltd.’s sales famous. Eleven-quarter heavy Timaru White Blankets 45/- pair; heavy BQin. Grey Sheeting 2/9 yard; 36in Butter Muslin 4Jd; Doctor Flannel 1/11 yard; Crewdson’s yard wide Household Calico 1/3 yard; 26in Glass Cloth 1/3 yard; "Vedonis” Interlock Vests 6/11; Knickers to match 7/6; Italian Aprons 2/11; Italian Underskirts 10/0.

A final reminder is given calling attention to the sale by Newton King, Ltd. of Mr. George Mitchell’s and Mr. Goodin’s pedigree Jerseys at the YVaiwakaiho yards to-day. The attention of farmers in the Urenui district is drawn to an advertisement in this issue re a lecture by Mr. Wood on Friday. Newton King, Ltd. are conducting a clearing sale at Koru on Wednesday next on behalf of Mr. J. McAuley. His herd is a good one consisting of young Jersey and Jersey Cross cows, all good dairy sorts. Farmers wanting cows should keep thia sale in view. See advertisement in auction columns. Mr. R. P. Davison, special represents tive of Paramount Pictures, is at present in New Plymouth in connection with “The Ten Commandments,” which will commence screening here on Monday next.

Dairy farmers’ attention is drawn to the sale on account of Mr. Alan Good being held at his Oeo yards on Friday, July 24. 170 in-calf heifers are being offered, of which 45 are very choice 3-year-old, the balance being all well done 2-year-old, mostly Jersey and all well in calf. See the notice in auction columns.