FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 1907.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LIV, Issue 13430, 22 March 1907, Page 4

FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 1907.

The* large .painting, " Mount Cook from .Governor? s Bush," New Zealand, by E. W. Christmas/has been purchased for the National Gallery, Dunediri.

An Invercargill wire, says: — It is staged that cases of measles exist in 50 families, the children of which attend the South school, and that the school will probably be closed.

The Clutha Leader understands that Mr John Gibson, of Ashley Downs, has been formally advised that the Government have decided to acquire his estate for close settlement purposes. The price, it • is^aelieved, is (£4( £4 10s an aero. The area comprises approximately 3700 acres, Mr Gibson retaining the homostead block. ' '"' *

For the 'New Plymouth Caledonian Society's - sports on Easter Monday the nominations are very good; for the 100 yards 15, 220 yards 12, 440 yards 12, 880 yards 10, *and mile 9. lai the cycling events the entries total: One mUe 14, IJ' miles 14, 2 miles 11. The maiden race is also well filled already. Large entries are guaranteed for the Highland events. The. track is now in good condition; it was, out and rolled yesterday. -

A Gazette announces that the Imperial Government has approved the various Acts passed last session and submitted for the Royal sanction. The importation~'of fruit trews affected with pear scab is prohibited, .£ regulatiou has als6'%eMi%ijrchiiht Into ton*> prohibiting tfie, importation of pear, apple or quince trees from North America, unless accompanied by a certificate, that the trees come frqm districts free from pear blight. The close season for seals in New Zealand is extended for another year.

At a meeting of the Wellington and Wairarapa Charitable Aid. Board, Mr. Hogg, M.H.R., took exception to the increase in the cost of maintaining the Wellington, Receiving Home. Last year the amount was £2324, and this year ,the sum. required was £3500. He thought possibly it would be better if there Was no home at all. Some .members explained that the increased cost was owing to the increased number of children sent to the - Home, and the chairman said the State was giving a chance* ill ,Jjfe, to children, who. would not otherwise get one. Ultimately it was resolved that in the opinion of the Board it is desirable tha# increased care should be taken %o see that parents, guardians, relations are brought face to face with their natural obligations.

There , was a very large gathering at St. Joseph's schoolroom on Thursday evening, when the social under the auspices of the local branch of the Hibernian Society was held. The floor was good and an excellent supper was provided. Mrs. George .supplied music that was generally voted to be of the best. Mr. J. A. Clarke, who carried out the duties of secretary with a thoroughness deserving of much praise, also acted as M.C. During the evening ■songs wer© sung by Misses Foley and Adamson, and .Messrs. Cook and McLean, the accompaniments being played by Mrs. Gteorge and Miss Moore. Extras were played by Misses Mooro and Radford. The success of the social will no doubt stimulate 'he society to even greater effort j»o>t time. It was a most enjoyable affair, and all who had to do with the management — riot forgetting the ladies' committee — may well feel pleased.

Morey and. Son advertise their, now autumn millinery at extremely , ,, low prices. Bead advertisement.

, The temperature at 9 a.m. was 66 deg. Im the shade- and the barometric residing 30.05. A special wire from Christchurch states that the New Plymouth and other uadfts arivetl at Christchurch yesterday afternoon, all well, after a good trip. Capt. Edwin wired At 12.45 p.m. — ' Westerly strong winds to gale. Glass fall, but rise after 16 tiours, tides very high, sea heavy, rain probable. The Acting-Premier (the Hon. W. Hall-Jones) has advised Mr H. T. Ains-* worth, Secretary of the Egmont Lodge ;»f Oddfellows that, while thankful for ' the invitation to take part,in the cele-,. Jirations in connection with the jubilee of Oddfellowship in Taranaki, he regrets that, owing to a previous engagement, ho will be unable to be present. The Oaks hi connection with the New Plymouth Flying tfliib' was decided on Thursday Jrom Foxton. Twenty-tour , hirds, competed, representing ten lofts. The winner secures a silver cup. The ?nci**s.mil competitor was J. Stagpoole, whoso bird covered the distance in 3hrs 52min. v Positions: J. Stagpoole's ' "Tuna," velocity 893 yards, 2 feet, 1 inch : G. A. Corney's "Waikari," 896—1 C. Dixon's "Isolt," 888—0—10; J. Sparkle's" '"Sneaker," 887-^2—2. The , nejet rape is from Palnierston on Good Friday. People in want of poultry shoulcj visit Wilson, and Nolan's poultry sale tomorrow. r .. v „, Mr Newton King will sell by auction ' at his .marttM^rroAy four pure-bred wbite Leghorn cockerels (Van Dresser's and Xegors); also>a carpenter h chest of cools, all nearly new and in first-class order. ' X Attention is drawn to the Tong list in our advertising * Columns of Mr, J. Rlyth'.-. clo.tl?ing and .general drapery , sLook to be sold by Messrs Wilson and Nolan to-morrow morning atSSll o'clock in Mr J. Blyth's late premises next' Messrs Ok«\v Son and Arnold. To suit intoiiding buyers Messrs Wilson * aiadi Nolan have fixed "the sale in the morning so as not to clash with the Besses o' th' Barn concert in the Recreation Grounds.

We c(»mmend tbo attention, of h,ous^- j wiyt's in particular and the public, in, , general to Mr Newton King's sale of English drapery, etc., which will be heiii al his mart on AVednesday" $7th, t and Saturday SOth. The whole of the goods, which arc b<^ng soid wi account of the Manufacturers' and Buyers' Agency Co., are now, of -first-cUtes quality, and, the latest styles. Everything being absolutely without reserve should ensure a speedy clearance. 'In consequence of the Rev. J. Dawson not being able to .reach. New, Plymouth for Sunday,. the Rev. John Nixon ' will preach in Queen Strefet Church morning and evening. — Advt.