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Taranaki Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 144715, 25 June 1915, Page 2

Palmerston North has now five picture halls, and another ia in course of erection. New Plymouth could well do with a modern picture theatre.

Li our obituary notice concerning tho late Mr. Standish yesterday wo omitted to mention that it was mainly duo to his efforts in tho Provincial Council that the forest around Mount Egmont was set aside ns a permanent reserve, an, act of foresight lor which many generations to come will have cause to bo grateful.

During the unveiling ceremony at Waitara on Thursday Mr. IV. T, Jennings handed to tho .Mayor of M’altara some vary interesting records of the early days in Taranaki. Tho Mayor, Mr. Beckbessingcr, returned thanks to Mr. Jennings for his generous gift, \vhipli he said would ho housed in tho I’nblic Library. Thursday was the fiftieth anniversary of the Brougham Street Hail, which was tile first Masonic building in New Plymouth. It was opened by the Do Burgh Adams Lodgo when that lodge was established in 18Go, and on Thursday, when the installation took place of Bro. John Toms as Worshipful Master, tho installation banquet was held in tho Brougham Street Hall.

In connection with tho exhibition in Miss Hamcrton’s Art Depot, Devon Street, of etchings and paintings in oils and water colours, by the well-known New Zealand artist, Mr. A. F. Nicoll, a further seven pictures have arrived, and are now on view. One of these, entitled ‘‘Midlothian Canal,” is the oil which was hung on tho lino at the Royal Academy in 1913, and it is a very fine piece of work. All tho other etchings and paintings are well worth inspection, whilst those people wanting first-class pictures for their homes have at present an unique opportunity of securing them.

At Auckland, on Friday last, the Fed -Dandies, with their manager, in spite of rain and wind, paraded Queen Street and soon collected £oo as the outcome of telling speeches and n hr cony entertainment. Altogether Mr. Scott Colville and his talented company raised £213 ter the Hospital Ship -Fund. This prompted us to suggest to Mr. \V. A. Low. the advance manager, a street entertainment in New Plymouth. Mr. Low at once took the matter up enthusiastically, and obtained the necessary permission from Mr. Colville. Particulars of the programme will bo given later.

Members of the Taranaki Agricultural Society arc reminded of the meeting to be hold at two o’clock to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon, at the Town Hall, to consider the abandonment of tho Autumn Show*. Intending members are also invited, to be present. The question is of great importance, and it is hoped that there will bo a good attendance of farmers, for whose convenience the mooting is being held in tho afternoon. We have already dealt with the‘matter at some length* and as there is grout pressure on our space to-day it must suffice to say that tho executive of tho society are not inclined to undertake- the heavy work and responsibility of organising a show next autumn unless the fanners evince a more lively interest and give a moro generous support. It is said that the Taranaki man never goes out without mi oilskin, the inference being, of course, that it is always raining. Tho great source of supply of oilskins, canvas coats, and waterproof garments is tho Melbourne Clothing Company, Ltd., and tho best three coats recommended arc , the “Fish” drover oilskin 19s 6d, Le Hoy’s oily canvas coa-te. riding coat «3os, and the improved “Swamidri” coat, fawn or dark grey, 555.*

A patriotic ball ia to bo bold in Hawera in about three weeks in the 'Winter Show buildings. A conference of Chambers of Commerce will ba held at AVellington on August 4, 5 and G. .Remits must bo received in AVellington by July 1«■

The obelisk unveiled at AVaitara on Thursday is of polished black granite, about 14ft. in height, the base being lift. bin. across, and was supplied by Mr. AV. F. Short, .Now Plymouth. The AArellington Harbour Board on Monday night resolved to make inquiries concerning the cost of constructing a Hunting dock to take vessels up to 1000 tens dead weight, the dock to bo placed in Lambkin Harbour. During the past ton'days enormous quantities of alcoholic liquor and tobacco have been removed from bond in Auckland in order to escape possible increases of duty under the new Budget.

A AVellington telegram says that in connection with the Queen of the Carnival now running there, tho art union tor a. house at Kelburno was drawn on Monday night. The winning number was ;!'jlß, held by Miss Enid Sturdy, of I.ewer Unit.

At the Alanawatu Poultry Show this week Air. AV. Hall, of Lepporton, won the Golden AVyandotte Shield, anil also the Now- Zealand AVyandoltes cash special lor golden cock or cockerel; whilst Air. \V. Parker won the sorioty’s special lor best silver lien or pullet on exhibition.

Acknowledging receipt of n further contribution on account of tho ilospit:: 1 Ship, making in all Ss collected by this office, the (’nder-Secrctary of ihtA Depanment of Internal .Affairs

writes; “1 have the honour lo acknowledge receipt of a funhci instalment on account oT (he Taranaki Herald and Budget Hospital Ship Fond, and am directed to convey appreciation of the very generous response made through (iie reed him of your newspapers to ids Excel leiicy' s a ppeal.” 'The congregation of Hie Fitv.roy Methodist Church held, on Thursday, a successful sale of work in the Eitzroy Hall. Tho attendance was good, i specially in the evening. In the afternoon the sale was formally opened h.v the Her. A. B. Chappell, after which excellent business was done. In tho evening a programme of miscellaneous items, including amusing competitions, proved veiy enjoyable. The ladies in charge of t lie various departments wore: Produce, All’s. Harold Jiall; laney stall, Aliases Hall and .Martin; plain-work stall, Alesdames Kibhy and Olds; sweets and flowers. Aliases Gilliver, Pepporcll and Fenwick; refreshments, .Mrs. Pepperell. The financial result was excellent, exceeding tho promoters’ expectations. Quality, style, am! value are threo great features when they can he justly claimed for any particular goods. The Now Zealand Clothing Factory make this claim for their present stock of hats, and when such a particular firm makes a particular claim for any particular line, particular men may "safely take the hint.*

At Cattley’s Garage, on Saturday morning, Air. Newton King is selling one English motor-car. For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Groat Peppermint Cure, Is 6d, 2s Gd.