LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, 14 December 1926, Page 8

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Trams are now running to the new terminus near the overhead bridge at the Breakwater. The district engineer of the Public Works Department (Mr. T. M. Ball) inspected the extension last week and passed the work as satisfactory. Six of the heavier type of band Instruments are to arrive in New Plymouth shortly for the Regimental Band. Their cost is considerably more than £3OO, and they have been ordered to replace those of a similar kind that were not up to the required standard. The Queen of Roumania is the author of a children’s illustrated story appearing in the Daily News special Christmas mimber. It is entitled .“Nicu, the Smiler/’ The News has been successful in securing several other exceptionally interesting features for its Christmas number, which will be issued with the ordinary paper on Friday. Plum pudding was on the menu at the Hawera Hospital yesterday, and board members were thoroughly enjoying the fare when some unexpected discoveries were made. First sundry small coins were found, much to the amusement of members, but the climax came when a member, who has, so far, not been blessed with any family, found two miniature dolls in his portion. The monthly meeting of the New Plymouth Amateur Photo Society was held last evening, the president (Mr. J. Swainson) presiding over a good attendance. The competitions, which consisted of seascapes, were won by Mr. F. Butler (Mr. Weston’s prize) and Miss Chapman (Friendly Society prize). The president remarked that the next meeting would end the first session with a satisfactory balance-sheet, and urged members to introduce as many new members as possible. For the Christmas holidays smart women like to look even a little smarter, but the woman who wishes to be the smartest of all, selects her frock or coat from among the new models in Besley’s Showroom. With just that indefinable touch of style that makes them so essentially charming, Besley’s models are at the same time wonderfully moderate in price.

A judgment for sixpence was given by Mr. R. W. Tate, S.M., at the Manaia Court-yesterday. The costs amounted to 15s.

It was recently reported that Captain Hugh Williams, who was in the service of the Union Company for many years, had met his death in China, but information has now been received in Dunedin to the effect that this is not so. The relatives of the captain communicated with Hong Kong and have received an assurance from Captain Williams that he is alive and well. Applicants for work at the New Plymouth office of the Labour Department for the week ending last .Saturday totalled 14. They included six labourers, one engine-driver, three motor drivers, one clerk, two shop assistants, one engineer and motor-fitter. Dunedin is at last to have a crematorium, the local Crematorium Society having completed its purt of the arrangement with the City Council by depositing a contribution of £5OO with the city treasurer. The Reserves Committee is asking the council for authority to invite tenders for the construction of a crematorium building at the Anderson’s Bay cemetery in accordance with the plan prepared by the city building surveyor. “A great mistake is being made in the importing of ducks from other countries,” said Mr. E. Stead at a lecture on bird life in Christchurch, ‘Tor the grey duck, a native of New Zealand, is the best possible, both from the sporting point of view and the baser culinary point, and these imported ducks tend to interfere with the native bird.” The study of Latin may be declining generally, but its traditional use in one sphere at any rate has appealed to those practical and modern-minded men, the land agents of New Zealand. Having recently formed a Land Agents’ Institute, they needed a motto, and applied to a professor of classics in one of the university colleges for a motto in Latin. The professor submitted the following original hexameter line: “Ter felix si cui proprius contingit agellus,” which, being interpreted, means/“Thrice happy is the man who owns his own section of land.”

A bicycle and motor-ear collided at the comer of Carrington Road and Courtenay Street yesterday morning, and as a result the cyclist, Mr. Leonard Hall, of Courtenay Street, was admitted to the hospital witli an injury to his right leg. He was riding down the hill by the Workers’ Hall when he crashed into a motor-car being driven towards Vogeltown by Mr. T. Young. First aid was rendered by passers-by and on the arrival of a doctor Mr. Hall was ordered to the hospital. Last night he was reported to be progressing satisfactorily. Misty weather was said to be a contributing factor in a collision between a service ear and a private car about half a mile on the New Plymouth side of Egmont Village early yesterday morning. The former was being driven by Mr. Reilly. Its back axle was slightly bent. The other ear was being taken to Stratford by Mr. C. W. Morey. A front wheel was budkled, the spare wheel knocked off, and the runningboard damaged for some feet. Both cars were on their right side, according to the particulars available. Satisfaction with the results of the first year’s operations of the New Plymouth Opera House Company was expressed at the annual meeting of the company last evening. A profit of £ll2l was made, and a dividend of 3J per cent, on the total capital after provision had been made for depreciation, etc., was declared. This will be increased to 6J per eent. by the guaranteeing companies. Mr. A. Alexander was re-elected a director, and Messrs Hugh Baily and L. M. Monteath were appointed auditors. The directors were voted £7's for their services.

“Statements have gained currency in New Plymouth during the year that some of the big travelling theatrical companies could not play in the Opera House except at the extortionate rates demanded by the management, said the chairman of the New Plymouth Opera House Company, Ltd. (Mr, T. C. List), at the annual meeting last evening. “I desire, on behalf of the directors to give an emphatic denial to the statements, which have no basis in fact. On the contrary, every effort has been made to secure bookings and extend seasons wherever possible. The results of the showings of the bigger companies have been so satisfactory that we are assured of longer seasons next year.” The manager (Mr. G. H. Saunders) stated that the takings at the “White Cargo” season in New Plymouth were larger than in any other provincial town in the Dominion, whilst “Lilac Time” also constituted a record. He also mentioned that special concessions in the rates were made to local companies and causes. “The Only Way” to save money Is to economise by having your Suits, Costumes, Dresses, Hats, etc., equal to new. We have the most up-to-date Steam Dyeing and Dry Cleaning Plant in Taranaki for doing this class of work. Look over your wardrobe and let us have your soiled or faded garments to renovate. “Do it Now.” Our address is; J. K. Hawkins and Co., corner Devon and Liardet Streets, New Plymouth. Telephone 685. Stratford agent, Mrs. Rudkin, the Lollie Shop. The highest possible quality at the lowest possible price. That is what Messrs. C. C. Ward, Ltd., the busy Taranaki Drapers, are offering to-day. If you do not see what you require in our windows or advertisements, visit our busy stores and we will show you the right article at the right price. Cut on lines to accentuate slimness and to add grace and charm to any figure, the showroom models at Besley’s are indeed a revelation to the woman who is seeking for exclusiveness in the clothes. For the summer holidays, or that specially nice Race Frock, you’ll be sure of achieving correct styles in a dainty frock with Ensemble coat to match. In Besley’s showroom there is a veritable galaxy of summer style and beauty. Come in any time you’re in town.

No matter what you want shifted, a sewing machine or a grand piano from the North Cape to the Bluff, we’ll relieve you of all the trouble of consigning it and will see that it is packed to arrive at its destination in as good order as it left Shifts at short notice occasion a lot ol worry until we arrive on the scene, when we take over and spirit everything away. Don’t take chances with valuable furni ture and other belongings—let ua have charge of it and travel secure in the knowledge that the utmost care is being aken. New Zealand Express Company, utd. Offices in all chief towns. 2 Mercery items make an instantaneous hit with most men. A man’s always ready for a new tie, shirt, or pair of socks. So why not call along at the Economic, Devon Street East, and choose your menfolk’s presents now. The man who senes you will help your choice.