LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 14 April 1926, Page 6

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

On a charge of assaulting his wife, a half-caste Maori was arrested by the New Plymouth police last night. lie will be brought before the Magistrate’s Court this morning.

As a contribution to the fund for building a new Salvation Army citadel at New Plymouth, estimated to cost £4OOO. Envoy Buick, of New Plymouth, has guaranteed to collect a sum of £4OO himself, to which he has promised to give a personal donation of £l5O.

The opinion that the by-laws gave adequate power to deal with the benzine tins on highways nuisance was expressed by the Egmont County Council yesterday when a letter on the subject was received from the New Zealand Counties’ Association. The council decided to strictly enforce the by-laws applicable. Every corner or bend on the coast road where there is the slightest risk of accident, has been conspicuously placarded by the South Taranaki Automobile Association. It was stated at yesterday’s meeting of the Egmont County Council, in reply to a request for the Taranaki Automobile Association, that it was intended to paint the approaches to the bridges white. The Railway Department is issuing First-class Excursion Fares to members of the Wellington Regiment N.Z.E.F., or their guests attending the Reunion to be held at Palmerston North, on Saturday, 24th April. The tickets will be issuable 7 days before the day of the Re union, and available for return up to and including 22nd May. Anyone wishing to avail himself of this concession must apply to Major R. D. Hardie, D. 5.0., Palmerston North, for a warrant.. Part of the Re-union will consist of a complimentary concert to the N.Z. Commandant, Major-General R. Young, C. 8., C.M.G., D. 5.0., a Main Body member or the Regiment. Splendid progress is being made with the tar sealing of the Main South Road between Rahotu and Opunake, practically the whole length having been renewed in permanent material. The bend in the road leading to the Oaonul bridge has long been an eye-sore and the Egmont County Council has been hopeful of straightening the road somewhat, especially on the Oaonul side. The engineer had prepared plans for a deviation that necessitated taking land off some native owners. Owing to it being found impossible to arrange terms with the owners of the property, the council at its meeting yesterday decided to reconstruct the road on its present location, improving the approaches to the bridge where possible. A Hawera boy, nearly 15 years of age, is at present causing hie parents considerable anxiety. He told them on Monday morning that he was not going to school and has not been heard of since.

Frequently mothers find it very hard to obtain during the winter hosiery small enough to fit the tiny tots of 3 and 4 years of age. This winter there will be no need to worry for Champion’s Ltd. can supply both stockings and sox to fit the little ones. Cull and Inspect their stocks.

Stamford and Co., Ltd., of Wellington, announces that their permanent waving specialist has arrived in New Flymouth and is operating for one week only on the latest Eugene machine at Miss Hyde’s Toilet Salon, opposite the Criterion Hotel. IPhone 802. Attention is drawn to the notice in our advertising columns of the first general meeting of the Fitzroy Seaside Park Society, Inc. The meeting is to take place at the school gymnasium on Thursday at 7.30 p.m. and an invitation is issued to all those who are desirous of obtaining a park for Fitzroy. A Punch and Judy show seems always to be a delight for the children, and it is too seldom seen nowadays. The fact that one will be at the High School Gala Day on Saturday will ensure the attendance of children who get to know of it. A multitude of other attractions for people of all ages will be there too, ranging from putting to chasing a greased pig. There will be ‘plenty to do, plenty to buy, and plenty to eat, so that all tastes will he provided for. The cabaret in the Assembly hall of the Boys’ High School at night will be something special. Save money at Morey’s Re-organlsa-tion Campaign. 2d In the )/-, or 3/4 in the £ discount for cash.

Coastal residents have been looking forward for weeks to the grand opening ball which is to be held in the Hempton Hall, Okato, so there is certain to be a very large attendance. With the excellent floor providing plenty of good dancing space, and the music by Pear-son’s-Ediel orchestra, all can be assured of an enjoyable time. The supper, too, Is right I>P to Okato’s well-known standard.

The advisability of purchasing a pair of all-wool solid saddle tweed trousers at the Melbourne, Ltd., for 19/6, a pair cannot be over emphasised. No value like them has ever been put before a discriminating public, and it’s wise to buy a pair now for winter wear.