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Taranaki Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 145903, 9 August 1917, Page 2

The next ballot is due to be drawn in two weeks’ time. It will then be two months since there was a drawing and the ballot will be a double one. The First Wellington Military Service Appeal Board will sit at the Courthouse, New Plymouth, on .Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of next week (loth, 16th and 17th inst.). The jubilee of the issue of the first miner’s right at the Thames was celebrated by a dedication service and conversazione at the Town Hall on Wednesday afternoon, and a concert in the oyenina.

Masterton reports two more ebooks this morning at 3.30 and 6.60, The Normnnby Co-operative Dairy Company, at it® annual meeting, decided unanimously to contribute Is per ton of the cheese output of the ensuing season in support of the Taranaki Education Board’s scheme of agricultural instruction.

The engineer was asked at Tuesday night’s meeting of the Palmerston Borough Council to supply a report on the feasibility of establishing a. small destructor in the town to consume office refuse, instead of carting it to the tip.

“There’s one thing-, when you have eggs you’ve always something to—er—fall back on,’’ remarked one New Plymouth housewife to the other. It is a question whether eggs are really suitable for this form of recreation, however.-

An Auckland lady, writing to rcla tives in New Plymouth, talks of the atrocious weather that has been experienced there for months past and adds that s'ho does not think they will got any improvement until they send (in)clemont Wragge to the front. On Wednesday morning at Palmerston North ten officials—2 doctors, 1 doctors’ orderly ; 1 captain (attesting officer), 1 captain (denist), 1 quartermaster, 2 military police, and 2 orderly sergeants—put through 6 recruits. Three passed as fit. The Italian Socialist journalist Fcroci, of Carrara, having given the name of Wagner to his newly born baby, the local magistrates annulled the registration on the ground that it was unpatriotic and inopportune to give a child such a name, which would prejudice its future.

Blanche Sweet, the gifted star who is appearing finally to-night at the People’s Theatre in a singularly interesting story entitled “Unprotected,” is shortly deserting the “movies” to marry a high English dignitary. In “Unprotected,'' Miss Sweet plays the. part of an artist’s daughter, and later as Convict 777. Many most interesting prison camp scenes are shown. A fine Travelog, comedy, Gazette, and other items arc also shown. A London cable received on Wednesday night stated that there was much concern there over the New Zealand earthquake, which the meagre message reported ns the greatest since 1860, hut failed to mention whether there were any casualties. There had been hundreds of anxious callers at the High Commissioner’s office. [People in England no not realise that earthquakes through which most of the population sleeps peacefully arc described by our pressmen as “very severe.”] The United States Government recently called for tenders for the supply of a large number of touring cars for the use of her army in France. As illustrating the immense output of some of the big American car makers it is interesting to note how some of the concerns are prepared to deliver: The Overland Company, 110 cars a day ; Dodge, 200 a day ; Stndcbakcr, 950 per month; ScrippsBooth, 100 per week ; Saxon, 40 per day, etc. Most of the manufacturers quoted the Government 25 per cent, off list price. A week or so before Mr. and Mrs. \*/. E. Bendall, of Frankleigh Park, received the sad nows that their son George had been killed in action, they had posted to him a plum pudding, in which small silver coins (in all amounting to 4s 9d) had been placed. Mr. Kendall received this morning, through the Post Office, a voucher for this amount, the covering letter stating that on account of Private Bendall's death the parcel had been opened and the contents used, the voucher being for the. value of the coins which had been placed in the pudding.

The court costs and witnesses’ expenses in connection with the charges against R. O’Donnell and M. Manning, of Tongaporutu, at the Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday were fixed in the afternoon, after Mathieson’s case was finished, at £9 3s 6d each. (Both men were fined £20.) Manning was given a fortnight in which to pay, and O’Donnell seven days. The police opposed an application by O’Donnell for a longer period, on the ground that when a previous charge was heard against him and time allowed for payment of the fine, the police were put to no end of trouble trying to locate him. At the Ritz corner yesterday (says a London writer) stood the Portuguese War Minister in a grey-green uniform. Close by stood a full-blooded Crco Indian in Khaki with “Canada” inscribed on his shoulder. Passing them were two Maori warriors in the uniform of New Zealand, and behind them came a couple of smart young men whose shoulder-straps showed them to have come from Fiji. In the roadway, held up by a traffic policeman, was a tiny motor car in which sat an Italian naval attache, and, with their noses flattened against a jeweller’s shop window opposite, were two American army doctors. Truly a world war! Referring to the “amusement tax,” the Eltham Argus says;—“Presumably a racecourse is a place of amusement, and patrons of ‘the lawn,’ at ten shillings a head, will, in the aggregate, contribute fairly well to the coffers of the State. Complimentary tickets are issued with great-liberality by soraeTacing clubs, and as these will.be liable to taxation they will probably be restricted in numbers, as clubs can hardly bo expected to issue free tickets and also pay the tax upon them. And yet the restriction of the issue of such tickets will tell against the financial interests of the clubs in another direction, so the matter is one that calls for consideration by the clubs.” Digging in the garden is a pleasant, even in these times, a virtuous occupation. There is always the one certain reward-—and sometimes there is an unexpected one. A man in Tiniaru who was digging his garden the other day received an unexpected reward. The spado struck something solid and investigation—as the detective story always says—led to the discovery of two kegs containing liquid. Fitting precautions having been taken the liquid was sampled and proved to be very excellent wine. How it cam© in that garden no one knows, but it is surmised that it was buried there a “very long time ago”—even possibly 40 years as one estimate has it. Whether that be so or not, that wine has absolutely no chance of surviving for another 40 years.

The Real Sal© at the New Zealand Clothing Factory goes with a swing, and no wonder, for prices here are lower than are likely to prevail again for a very long time. Special lines for boys are advertised in this issue, but wonderful value for these times is also offered in all classes of men’s wear, also in footwear for all the family. * Anyone wanting a first-class frame — the best of workmanship and material—cannot do better than to try Rich’s. Latest style in gilt frames a speciality. Also suitably framed pictures, ranging from 2s 6d to 6s 6d, which make ideal little presents. Only one address: Next J. K. Hawkins and Co., Gents’ Outfitters.*

For Children’s Backing Cough., at night, foods’ JJwak^epr^rnint,Cure.-1/6^16.

A man who was charged with keeping liquor for sale ait Awakino stated in the Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday that ho ordered six bottles of whisky because ho had a wet contract, and wanted it to stimulate him. His Worship remarked that all the contracts in Awakino scorned to be “wet” ones. On June 27 last a horse-trotting match took place between Rahotu and Opunakc. and as a result the two persons who conducted the race will appear before the magistrate at New Plymouth on the 16th inst. on a charge of illegally conducting a horse race contrary to the provisions of the Race Meetings Act, 1900.

As showing the continued popularity of the Jersey, there was a largo attendance at Mr. 11. Stoncx’s dispersal sale at llahotu on Wednesday, particularly sp when it is borne in mind that the catalogue only included 23 lots. Mr. Stoncx has not been an exhibitor of Jerseys, but his little herd was composed of really choice dairy cattle, and good prices wore obtained throughout.

The Government Satistician’s staff is still working on the classification of the Second Division. The undertaking of ascertaining the numbers of men in the classes is not one that can ho finished quickly, and it is not expected that the figures will be available before the end of the month. Many of the names on the register have to be investigated very carefully, and every effort is being made to make the classification as accurate as possible. Should there be errors in the classification, or should the positions of the reservists alter after the fixing of the classification, there is to be a right of appeal to a military service board. The monthly meeting of the committee of the New Plymouth branch of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was held on Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. F. G. Harvie presiding. There were also present; Mrs. G. Martin. Miss J. A. Curtis, Messrs. T. Hirst, J. Patou and E. Lash. A report of the committee appointed to draft conditions for the essay competition was adopted, and the secretary was instructed to send circulars to the various Bands of Mercy forthwith. In connection with several reported cases of cruelty it was decided to ask the Sub-Inspector of Police to investigate the circumstances. It was decided to pay the inspector an honorarium of £5 os.

In. speaking to the members of A Company, XII. Regiment (Taranaki) Rifles, more especially those who had just been transferred from the Cadets, Lieut. A. H. Johnstone made some interesting remarks at the Coronation Hall on Wednesday night. A Company was, he said, a lineal descendant of the old Taranaki Rifle Volunteers, which were formed in 1559 to help in the defence of New Plymouth against the Maoris. They took a prominent part in the fights at Waireka and Mahoetahi. Later the regiment served in South Africa. The colours of the old Rifles wore now hung in St. Mary’s Church. The motto, “Primus in armis,” which was inscribed on them, meant that the Taranaki Rifle Volunteers wore the first volunteer riflo regiment in the British Empire to go into action. Lieut. Johnstone also referred to two of the former commanders. Major Atkinson, who afterwards became Premier, was one of the first, and three years ago the late Colonel Malone was in command. The speaker urged the members of a corps with sfich a grand past to do their utmost to keep that record unsullied.'

Under the heading “Practical Patriotism” the Grey River Argus refers in eulogistic terms to the fact that Mr. Tom Pollard was giving his thirty-, sixth motion picture benefit in Greymouth in aid of the patriotic funds, benefits in which the manager bears all the expenses himself and gives all the proceeds to patriotic purposes. “Whether it is the spirit of the profession with which that gentleman’s name has been connected all over the Southern Hemisphere that inspired him to make his generous offer,” says the Argus, “we cannot say, but at the beginning of the war he made a promise that each month he would give one night to a picture benefit to raise funds to help the patriotic funds. That promise has been faithfully kept, and to-night at the Opera House Mr. Pollard will give his thirty-sixth benefit. We do not know- what the total returns have been, but they must have been very large. Mr. Pollard’s action stands alone in the Dominion, a fact which makes his effort the more praiseworthy. We wish that all other picture managers would act similarly, and that they would show by their action an appreciation of their having escaped taxation.” Mr. H. D. Skinner, 8.A., N.Z. University, who joined the Now Zealand Expeditionary Force but has been discharged medically unfit and has entered as a research student in anthropology, has an interesting and valuable article in the Education Supplement of the London Times of May 24, dealing with the question of Imperial museums. Mr. Skinner, starting from the point of view that the average New Zealand infantryman coming away from home brings with him fewer impressions of history and of the past than any other soldier who came over the sea, goes on to make a plea for a “unionist” policy in connection with museums. “There should bo in every oversea museum,” Mr. Skinner says, “an introductory historical collection designed to illustrate the continuity in these new lands of English institutions and English life. The purpose of such introductory collections should be to demonstrate the organic unity of onr Empire, and to prove that the Dominions are not separate States, but the branches of a groat and ancient tree.” In commenting editorially on the article, The Times says that the adoption of the scheme suggested “will undoubtedly foster the sense of continuity and pride of origin. Conversely our correspondent’s article suggests the need of a unifying Imperial museum in London. That need will grow with time, and if its fulfilment seems nowdistant it would be well to prepare for the future.”

A ■Wellington correspondent writes: A large number of entries have been received in the Desert Gold Tea Competition. The coupons are now being counted, and results will he announced as early as possible.*

■‘No Rubbing Laundry Help, best for washing clothes clean without rubbing or injury. “Thinker” Note-book free with every shilling packet. Always in stock. —Local Grocers.*

An exceptional opportunity of securing bargains in boots and shoesi is presented by The Melbourne Clothing Company, who are giving up stocking these goods. In order to finally quit the stock the firm is holding a clearing sale, commencing to-morrow, at their inglewood, Stratford and Now Plymouth branches. All boots, shoes and slippers are being marked at less than pre-war cost.*

The man who wants to be dressy, and yet save £2 on his next suit, will be well advised to have a look at Hawkins and Co.’s 60s suits. These suits are made by experts, and we have them in all sizes. Just drop in and try one on. Remember the address; Next to Rich’s, jhqtiKeeJ'raniere.*

To-day is the anniversary of the landing of the first British troops in France in 1914.

Several individuals summoned to serve on juries in AVeJlingtou on Monday were excused by the Chief Justice on various pleas. One of them urged that he was deaf on one side. “I will let you go.” good-humouredly remarked Sir Robert Stout; “it would not do to have a juryman who could only hear one aide,” America is now proposing to mix 15 per cent, of ground cottonseed with ordinary wheat flour. By this means it is estimated that she can save 115,000,000 bushels of wheat a year and '‘double the nutriment of the bread.” Another great economy scheme is the utilisation of shark, porpoise, and other fish hides as shoo leather.

We may talk as much scandal as wc like about Queen Elizabeth, but not every nation permits that freedom of historical criticism, says the Observer. A Socialist in the United States has been sent to gaol for six months for libelling George Washington, and it is not long since a worn an was sentenced at Vienna for casting aspersions' on Maria- Theresa. But no country is so particular in this matter as Japan, where a few years ago a man was imprisoned for speaking disrespectfully of the Emperor Jimmu. His Majesty reigned about the year 665 B.C. A Hastings Native (according to the Tribune), becoming suddenly imbued with the war spirit, enlisted at the local Defence Office, intimating at the same time that he wished to proceed to camp at the earliest opportunity. Arrangements were accordingly made for him to depart, and an officer came out from Napier to give the recruit final instructions and to see him off. The. intending soldier turned up at the station all right, but his enthusiasm suddenly died out, and at the last moment he refused to go. Several of his friends were present to give him a parting rally, but it is understood that tho reason for his “jibbing” was the pressure brought to bear by one or two lady friends.

The schoolboy’s habit of hanging his bag from one shoulder was made vthe subject of criticism in a letter from Mr. John Pago, which was road at the Education Board meeting on Friday (says the Southland Times). Mr. Page, who is physical instructor to the Southland High Schools Board, wrote in his private capacity, and said that the effect of the habit mentioned was to- make one shoulder higher than the other, and so create an appearance of deformity which had to ho removed by physical culture. He advocated the carrying of 'the bags knapsack fashion from both shoulders. The writer also mentioned the backless primary school forms and the practice of making children fold arms in front instead of behind, as being detrimental to the pupils’ well-being. It was decided to thank Mr. Page for his letter and to circularise touchers on the matter of the carrying of bags. An interesting little bit of information concerning tanks was given to a Sydney interviewer, who asked a wounded soldier if he had ever seen the inside of one of these fearsome engines of modem warfare. The soldier had seen the inside of a- tank. “Inside they are lined, floor and all, with rubber about .that* thickness’,” ho said holding out his first finger. “The reason for it is, that those inside the tank would get terribly knocked about if it wasn’t for the rubber lining. No; there’s .nothing inside, except ,the men and the machinery for the ■ guns, and the propelling of the thing. Whore the guns pierce the side there is an. arrangement of mirrors that gives those inside the tank a- view of practically the whole of the battlefield. The gunners have a. kind of belt about their waists, otherwise they would, be shot away from their guns as the tank waddled over walls and things.”

“The Whitebait King” is the title which has been bestowed upon a leading citizen of Kaikoura—not that he ever caught whitebait, but because he has achieved remarkable success in- the capture of whales. Some time ago he recognised that the facilities offered by modern science gave a certainty against what formerly has been a chance. He, therefore, ordered a 25-knot motor boat, with which to chase the whales which have always made Kaikoura a favourite spot with whalers. This craft came to hand several months ago, and immediately justified itself by reason of its superior speed over other craft. Already 10 whales have been captured, each* being worth several hundreds of pounds. There is always great excitement in Kaikoura when a whale is sighted-, A cliff at the back of the town offers a- magnificent grandstand, and from this point some splendid chases have been seen. On one occasion a pursued wh-ale made -a -beautiful sweep round- the great hay on which Ka-i----koura lies.

A recent report by the New South Wales Railway Commissioners states that at practically all of the wheat stations the mice plague was found to be still virulent. The general opinion was that while possibly the movements of mice might be somewhat more lethargic in and about tho stacks, the numbers had not sensibly decreased, but that in the ooen naddocks tho cold and wet weather had largely diminished their numbers. This latter fact was emphasised as of considerable importance in relation to next season’s crop. as it was asserted at many stations that the mice in the sown pacldoeks had followed up the drills of newly-sown wheat, which they burrowed up and destroyed, and many paddocks had to be sown a second time. At some places resowing was ao,. tively in progress. “Many stacks of wheat.” the report continues, “are still in bad order, but progress is now being made with the measures adopted to protect it. The view is held that a spell of cold weather would rapidly diminish the number of mice, and m this counection the arrangements to stack wheat at Goulburn met with general approval. In regard to this matter, the Railway Department has carried out all necessary arrangomepts.”