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Taranaki Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 144711, 21 June 1915, Page 2

Tho Gisborne sessions of the Supreme Court opened to-day. Air. Justice Cooper was presented with while gloves, thoro being no criminal cases. In the Alagistralo’s Court this morning, before Mr. A . Crooko o.AL, two first offenders were convicted and lined 5s each for drunkenness. An Auckland telegram states that news was brought by the Atua of unrest among tho Chinm-e coolies employed by planters near Apia, which it was feared would result in fighting between rival factions. Tho elass for N.C.O.’s of A Company and tho Defence Rifle Club will bo held to-morrow evening at tho office of Mr. A. H. Johnstone, Brougham Street. Sergeant-Major Hesp will bo in charge, taking as his subject, extended order drill and tho control of a firo unit. Bitterly. coM weather prevailed on Saturday in Wellington, and light snow fell during the afternoon in parts of the city. TTie hills at the hack of Brooklyn wore covered with a thick mantle, but a warm sun on Sunday morning quickly dissipated it. Sunday was fine, though cold. The gross proceeds from the New Plymouth Fire Brigade’s recent ball in the Coronation Hall amounted to. £lO2 4s t)d. The expenses totalled £24 ]Bs, leaving a not balance .of £77 Gs 3d. This is a record return for these functions. Half the net proceeds are to he given to the Red Cross Fund. On Saturday last the New Plymouth East Kiting Club held a combined race for tho first and second hamper young birds from Alarton, a distance of 100 miles, in unfavourable weather. Fortyfivo birds competed, and tho results were as follows:—W. Roch’s ’Meteor,” olir., 1; F. James’ “Zoalanclia.” shr. Imin. Stave., 2; H. J. Aloverley’s ohr. Grain, tisec. 3. Tho Hon. James Allen, who returned to Dunedin from Wellington on Saturday, expressed the opinion that the coming -session will he very short, of not more than six or eight weeks’ duration. Only absolutely necessary legislation will he introduced, such as pensions and other matters arising out of the war. Air. Allen is not aware of any Land Bill to be introduced. In view of tho circulation of rumours to tho effect that our sick and wounded in Egypt are not being properly looked after, the Alini&ter of Defence cabled to Egypt on Saturday. Replies wore received on Sunday by both tho Governor and the Hon. James Allen of a most reassuring nature, stating that tho men arc visited regularly and all their wants receive careful attention. Under Instructions from tho Nestle and Augio-Swiss Milk Co., Ltd., Air. J, Al. Johnston, of Palmerston North, has completed the purchase of 2S acres of land opposite the Awapuni railway station as a site for tho erection of condonserics and a factory. Alr. Johnston states that tho cost of tho necessary buildings and machinery will run into £IOO,OOO, —Press Association. , Advice has been received by tuc Department of Agriculture, Industries, and Commerce from tho High Commissioner for New’ Zealand, that a consignment of New Zealand fruit shipped to London per s.s. Rotorua in April last arrived in splendid condition, with tho exception of one caso of Uuerro Rose pears. The fruit was retailed by Hatreds’ stores. London, and realised tho following prices;—Pears; P. Barry, 30s per ease; Winter Nellis, 27s per case. Apples: Munroe’s n Favourite, 21s; Jonathan, 18s to 20s; Delicious, ISs. One of the many strange ways in which the effect of the war is ’being felt is instanced by tho fact that there is a shortage in Wellington of packing cases. This has been brought about by the fact that imports have decreased. The Mayor on .Friday had to give orders for packing eases to he made to send away relief articles which have been supplied by patriotic donors. In tho past the drapers have supplied theso cases, but the importing firms cannot get all their goods sent from England now and the supply of spare eases has run out. Every man who has tho welfare of his purso in mind should take advantage of the savings that may bo effected by purchasing his suit, overcoat, and general apparel supplies at the Alolbourne. Ltd. This firm. which has become famous because of its unique "spot” cash system, guarantees to supply absolutely dependable goods at lower prices than others.* Our country frioiids-will find wo have prepared for Show M eek trade with a choice stock of warm clothing for tho prosont wintry weather. Our unique position in being able to manufacture ouv own clothing enables us to give tho utmost value in men’s and boys’ suits and overcoats. For tho best value in clothing, mercery, hats, or boots call at the New Zealand Glotbmg-Fnctorjv*-