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Taranaki Herald, Volume LXII, Issue 144351, 16 March 1914, Page 2

From to-day there will bo a daily Evening motor-delivery of the Taranaki Herald between town and Inglewood, via Mangoroi and Egmont Village. Copies of tho paper can be obtained from Mr. R. Barrows, Egmont Village Store, or papers may be ordered from this office. By iho use of the motor the Herald should bo on sale each evening in Inglewood at a quarter to five.

A youth with a bent towards Nature study near Rivorsdalc took careful note of the prolificacy of a lion sparrow which commenced operations at the usual time last year on his father’s farm. From October up to the present, the observer states, he has taken no fewer than sixty eggs from the nest, and as the markings wore the same, he contends that the eggs wore laid by the same bird. This is tho. last week of tho Melbourne's groat annual reduction sale. Anyone wanting to mako real savings on everyday goods such as boys’ and men’s apparel, men’s boots, sheetings, towels, damasks, and other household hues should uot fail to pay a visit to tho store. Tho salo ends on Saturday next.*

In the Magistrate’s Court this morning, l>eforo Mr. A. Crooko, S.M., a first-offending inebriate was fined ss. On a recent voyage from New York to Liverpool the Lusitania steamed 681 knots in 24 hours, a world’s record for one day’s steaming. The highest record up to the present was 676 knots by the Mauretania.

The premises of Messrs. Power and M‘Tubbs, carrying on business as ironmongers in the Avenue, Wanganui, were broken into during Friday night, and the sum of £ls taken from the safe, everything except cheques being stolen.

A conference of county councils within the Taranaki Province will be held at Eltham qn the 21st inst. to consider the question of toll-gates and motor traffic with a view to having uniform, regulations dealing with these matters.

A horse attached to a cart loaded with timber bolted when coming down the Henui Hill on Saturday afternoon and the man in charge fell off the vehicle. Fortunately ho escaped injury, and the horse was stopped before it had gone very far and before any damage was done. Owing to an unfortunate typographical error, for which wo owe an apology to Mr. F. Moore, in our report of tiie meeting of Messrs. Morey and Moore’s creditors in Saturday evening’s issue, Mr. Moore was made to say that “he had got into the drink habit.” It was Mr. Storey who made this confession. A meeting of delegates from surrounding A. and P. Associations and Chambers of Commerce was held at Palmerston on Saturday in connection with the Now Zealand exhibits at the Panama Exhibition. A central committee was formed with power to add to its number, and outside associations are to he asked to appoint representatives to the committee. It was decided to ask tbo Agricultural Department to appoint central committees in Masterton and Wanganui. Great excitement was caused at Fitzroy on Saturday night as a party of motorists were on their way to town. Just as the car was descending tho Te Henui Hill on to tho bridge something happened to tho steering gear, and the car struck the kerbstone on the beach side, swerved round and hit forcibly against tbo centre of tho rail on tho opposite side, breaking off one front wheel and badly bending tho other ; also doing slight injury to the front of tho ear. Tho occupants fortunately escaped unharmed. The water in tho Patea River at present is very low, and apparently tho same state of affairs exists in all Taranaki rivers. On Saturday Mr. W. J. Newton, manager of tho Stratford Electrical Supply Co., received a note from the manager of tho Hawera electric works stating that tho Diesel engine was a great convenience. Owing to the scarcity of water in the river it had boon found necessary to use tho engine fairly often, and for about ten days it had been running all day from 8 o’clock in the morning. Mr. Newton states that for the past fortnight the local machine has also been doing tho bulk of tho work.—Stratford Post.

Tho equipment of the new bullion refinery established in Paeroa by the National Bank of Now Zealand has now boon completed, and within the next day or two operations will be commenced. A formal opening of tho refinery will probably be made after tho plant has been running for some time. The practical value of tho refinery, tho New Zealand Herald states, will be appreciated throughout the goldfields, for with the exception of tho Waihi Company, which has its own refinery, all the companies have Sound it more economical to ship the bullion in the condition in which it comes from tho smelting furnaces. Means . are now available in tho Paeroa refinery by which tho companies may have bullion separated into pure gold and pure silver so that they may realise the full value of tho gold in New Zealand.

Tho anniversary services in connection with Whiteley Memorial Church wore hold on Sunday, the Rev. J. W. Burton occupying tho pulpit both morning and evening. There were large congregations at oaoh service, particularly in tho evening, when tho church was well filled. The preacher took lor his subject at tho morning service “Tho Invisible Kingdom,” and in the evening “The place of the Church in human society.” Special music was contributed by the choir, the numbers including “Evening Light.” (Eaton Fanning), “Come unto Him” (Gounod), and “Tho Heavens are Telling” (from “The Creation”). At tho evening service Mrs. Duncan gave a fine interpretation of “0 Rest in tho Lord.” Mr. G. H. White presided at tho organ, Mr. A, y. Carbines acted as pianist, and Mr. A. Gray as choirmaster.

The splendid prices which have ruled for porK and bacon pigs during the present season have lad to a great uomaud for weaners and young pigs generally, and high prices for sucit have been the order (writes the Now Zealand Herald’s Lower Waikato correspondent). Local brooders have not been able to supply the demand, and orders have had to be fulfilled by supplies from outside sources. When the demand was at its greatest, many dairymen found, to their dismay, that orders could ‘not bo executed either by local or outside markets, and, in consequence, they have been unable to produce ail the bacon which their output of milk would have maintained. In consequence of tho shortage of supplies, which was also a pronounced factor two seasons back, many small dairy farmers who have not hitherto gone in for tho breeding of pigs, have now doterminal to engage in this branch of farming, and a large number of the best breeds of sows have lately been obtained from the South Island and other centres, for breeding purposes next season.

It is reported by the vernacular proas of China that President Yuan is attempting to put an end to tho dissipation among highly-placed persons in Poking, which is said to have become a positive scandal. “We hear,” says the Noi th China Herald, “of theatrical entertainments continuing for days togothor, and of thousands of dollars gambled away at a game which is picturesquely called ‘Sparrow Dominoes.’ There is no reason to believe that the Chinese press is in any way exaggerating tho facts, of which more than one lurid report has reached us recently from perfectly trustworthy quarters. And there is every reason to fear that unless tho scandal can be stopped it will bring about the ruin of many beyond tho immediate losers of each night's play. Tho profligacy of the younger Ma'nchn princes and nobles largely contributed to tho downfall of 'tlie dynasty ; and they have left an evil legacy behind them. The manner in which large numbers of members of Parliament amused themselves in their leisure was an open disgrace. Those things become notorious in China, and do as much as anything to brood discontent against tho Government. If some of uie muchadvertised energy which has been directed towards violating opium treaties could be turned upon corruption and fast living in tho capital, China would bo tho-rich for it.”

Owing to tie unfavourable weather prevailing on Saturday bowling and cricket matches bad to be postponed. A record dry spell has been experienced at Rcefton. The town reservoir', containing 900,000 gallons, has been carefully husbanded, and water can only be obtained for four hours daily. Almost all the creeks are dry now. The Big River mine has been compelled to close down, and other mines will soon be affected. Rain is anxiously awaited.—Press Association.

The Mayor (Mr. G. W. Browne) has ascertained that Mrs. Mary Renata ascertained that vl rs. Alary Renata, an old Maori woman, between 80 and 90 years of age, and who resides on the Smart Road, was present at the landing of the first white people at New Plymouth, and that she was one of those to extend the hand of friendship to the pakohas. His Worship will endeavour to persuade the old lady to lie present at the Anniversary Day picnic on the 31st inst., when the pioneers will be entertained.

A Nelson message reports that Air. Alassey, interviewed by a ATail reporter regarding the fruit industry, said he had found his trip through the fruit country intensely interesting. It was quite evident from tho growth the trees wore making they would bo wonderfully productive, also that a very important export trade would spring up in a short time. “Taking your province as a whole it is very much better than I expected and, with the advantages of climate and position which Nelson undoubtedly possesses, should have a very prosperous future.” Mr. Alassey was cordially received throughout the district. The ladies and gentlemen of the East End Committee will meet at tho pavilion to-night, at 7.30. A full attendance is requested.

On Tuesday evening next, in the Holland Hall, the annual Irish National Conceit will take place. The programme appears in this issue, and a good night’s entertainmoijt is assured. As there will he plenty of fine weather before the season is over, buyers of men’s and children’s Panama and straw hats should take advantage of the reduced prices at the. Melbourne’s annual reduction and stocktaking sale, now on. As stock must bo inventoried by Saturday, 21st inst., prospective buyers are advised to make their purchases on or before that date.* Full arrangements have now been made for the concert in the Good Templar Hall. An unusually attractive programme has been arranged. The following talented singers will assist; — Mr. Ingram (of Auckland), Mr, W. M. Hill (Wellington), and Mr. N. D. Day and Mr. W. J. Smith (Waitara). As the funds are required for a very worthy object—to assist the Boy Scouts—a good attendance of the public is desired. About £lO is necessary.