LOCAL AND GENERAL

Taranaki Daily News, 23 June 1927, Page 8

LOCAL AND GENERAL

“Did you get any money while at the Breakwater Hotel,’’ a Scottish fireman was asked in the Magistrate’s Go irt yesterday. "Yes, I got 2s off a Scotsman, was the reply. The remarked seemed to cause some amusement. Another fine sunny day favoured the New Plymouth Beautifying Society for their work on Baines’ Terrace last Saturday. The borough authorities, having kindly provided th e gravel for oompl rting the gravelling of the path, much energy was shown by the comparatively small party in conveying it from distant spots in Brougham Street and the Carrington Road, and depositing it on the pathway, which for this purpose had to be cleaned up and graded. Darkness came on before the work was completed, and a good quantity of the gravel was left. Mrs. Fookes kindly provided afternoon tea at her residence in Carrington Road. A new form of ballot paper, to prevent the casting of informal votes, is proposed by Mr. William Dall, of Dunedin, in a letter to the Daily News. At the foot of each ballot paper and forming a part of it are several perforated adhesive seals. The number of seals is the exact number of candidates to be elected. Instead of making pencil marks on the paper the voter detaches these seals and attaches one in the space opposite the name of each candidate for whom he desires to vote. He cannot make a mistake and vote for more than the number of candidates required, and if numbers, instead of crosses, were printed on the seals the system would be adaptable to preferential voting. A decision to permit the trapping of opossums on city water catchment reserves was made by the Wellington City Council last night. Councillor Semple stated that where the opossums were thick and inbred there was a greater tendency to the unaccountable paralysis by which they were known to be attacked, and the result was that the opossums died and became decomposed with their skins on. If men were allowed to trap them the bodies could be taken off th e catchment area to be skinned, and then burned, as had been done in the case of the tunnel workers, who had camped well below the dam, and who had been complimented upon their sanitary disposal of the bodies of trapped opossums.

Radio listeners who are concerned in the protection of their own interests and in the advancement of New Zealand broadcasting generally are urged to remember and attend the meeting called for to-night at Collier’s Buildings, at 8 p.m., to form a listeners’ league. These bodies are being formed right throughout New Zealand, and it is hoped that their united activities will conduce greatly to raising broadcasting conditions to a level with those in other countries. At present we suffer badly in comparison? Besley’s, Ltd., have made some very special Warehouse purchases which enables them to offer very tempting bargains in both ladies’ and gentlemen’s clothing, A visit to their shop will mean a great money-saver to you. Sale starts Friday. Extraordinary Bargains will be the feature of the. Week-end Sale prices commencing To-morrow at the Melbourne, Ltd. The public are asked to view the wonderful offerings in the firm’s show windows. Every line is a sure fine seller. Don't miss this great chance. A card tournament between the New Plymouth Fire Brigade and the Fire Police last night, resulted in a victory by 9 points on the aggregate to the brigade. Fire Police won the five hundred but Brigade were well up on cribbage. On the estate of J. W. Paterson, Manawapou Road, Newton King, Ltd., will sell to morrow (Friday) without reserve 57 extra choice Jersey and Jersey Cross Dairy Cows. Particulars are advertised in auction columns.

At the Christchurch Citizens’ Depot for the relief of the unemployed the patience of the voluntary workers sometimes is sorely tried (states the Press). On Wednesday the patience of Mrs. Herbert, who is in charge of the depot, snapped suddenly. A young man, unmarried, about 23 years of age, was offered a job at Kimberley. Mrs. Herbert ascertained for him that the Labour Department would advance him his railway fare to Darfield. rhe young man then wanted his bus far# for the five miles between Darfield and Kimberley, and when it was suggested that he might walk that distance, the young man replied; “I have done enough walking in my time; I’ll chuck the job” This was too much for Mis. Herbert "I quickly ordered him out of the depot,’’ she said to a reporter, "and told him not to come back here for assistance!” An enjoyable "At Home” was held at the Y.W.C.A. hostel in New Plymouth yesterday, when about 40 ladies assembled to meet Miss L. Bridgman, organising secretary of the association. Mrs. A. Alexander presided. Musical items were given by Miss Arnold (pianoforte solo) and Miss Cocker (song), and afternoon tea was dispersed. An address by Miss Bridgman is reported elsewhere in this issue. As a result of her appeal twelve new members joined the association. An exceptionally large clearing sal« of pedigree Jerseys and grade cows, also implements, etc., will be held at the Waiwakaiho Saleyards on Tuesday next, the 2,Bth instant, on behalf of Mrs. A. E. Radford, of Bell Block. Her pedigree herd is a very select one, numbering 89 head, and have all been bred from four foundation cows and mated with the imported bull Jessie’s Register of Melrose. The quality of many of the cows is ex. ceptional and will appeal to the best judges. The grade cows, although not all Jerseys, are really good dairy sorts, in splendid condition, and due to calve very early. The horses can be recommended and a quantity of farm equipment is to be sold, including a 5-cow L.K.G. milking plant with engine. Catalogues may be obtained from the auctioneers. In addition to pigs, etc., at the Haymarket, New Plymouth, to-morrow, there will be sold without reserve one Sunbeam motor lorry. It is in good running order and condition. The sale of Mr. H. L. Spence’s farm having been completed, a dispersal sale of all his pedigree Jersey stock has been announced for Wednesday next, the 29th instant, and an advertisement relative to the sale appears in our auction columns. Mr. Spence has been breeding Jerseys for many years, and his herd now comprises 60 head. The sale should be of interest to all Jersey breeders in Taranaki and all should make a point of attending. Half-yearly Bargain Sale now on. Every yard of material in our store will be greatly reduced, and in addition, new bargains will be put on Bale each morning, many of which will not last througn the day. So shop early to secure these. The Hustlers, Devon Street. New Goods for Winter Wear continue McGruer’s. They comprise goods for every department and with the exceptional buying combination McGruer’s have our prices for quality offered are exceptional. We have something you require. Call today. Some really outstanding underclothing and showroom values are to be had from • Messrs. C. C. Ward, Ltd., the Busy Cash Drapers, Devon Street, New Plymouth. Our large stocks, greater selection, and famous low prices make shopping with us a pleasure. An event that cannot fail to interest the dressy women of New Plymouth is the Showroom display of autumn models at Besley’s. They include costumes, coats, frocks, furs and felt hats. As regards style they are faultless. In price they are wonderfully moderate.