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Taranaki Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 145941, 26 September 1917, Page 2

Tho fire on a vessel at Auckland wharf was extinguished on Tuesday. Mrs. Percy Jury’s gift camisole for “Big Push” Day was won by Mrs. Ooppen. The Mart wil be in charge of the Women’s Patriotic Committee on Saturday next. Children are asked to help the Mayoress to stock an egg stall, while they are plentiful, and housewives are anxious to preserve for winter use.

Marriage, says a writer in the Outlook, has a fatal effect on music. For some occult reason, as soon as a girl is married, the piano—the grave of so much money and time —retires out of active life, ajad, swathed in “art, draperies,” burdened hy vases, cabinet photographs, and imitation “curios,” serves lass as a musical instrument than a warning.

There is a model little choir at Lyttelton Gaol, judging from remarks made by Mr. Robert Semple at the Labour gathering in tho King’s Theatre, Wellington, on Sunday night. Tho choir is composed of a quartette of “choir boys,” whose total sentences in gaol amount, to seventy-five years. To hear these little angels of harmony singing on the Sabbath, “We will ding to tho Cross,” or “When wo meet on tho beautiful, beautiful Jordan,” was' something to remember, said Mr. Semple. Mr. Massey's statement in Parliament on Tuesday, to the effect that merchants were profiting by every scare as to shortage of shipping and wore buying butter cheaply, is denied by exporteos. They interviewed Mr. Massey on the matter on Tuesday, pointing out ’that under tho arrangement with the Government in August the exporters pledged themselves to make no purchase of now season’s butter pending tho decision of the Government as to its disposal, This pledge they had faithfully adhered to. “The gaol system of this country belongs to the ‘stone ago,’ ” declared Mr. Robert Semple at Sunday night’s Labour gathering in tho King’s Theatre, Wellington. “There is absolutely no classification. Tho boy in his ’teens is associated with tho lowest criminal. If his soul is not poisoned before ho enters the gaol, when _ ho emerges into civilisation again he is a finished criminal.” Mr. Semple spoke very strongly about the effective turn to criminality that the institutions of the Justice Department give to youths who are sent to reformatories.

A reminder is given of tho clearing salo te be held on the Carrington Road on Thursday afternoon on account of Mrs. S. Fetch. The family have been dairying for 45 years, and this is their second clearing sale. In this issue wo insert particulars of Mr. Newton King’s Waiwakaiho Bull Fair. There are a very fine Jot of young bulls coming in this season and those looking for an animal to head their herd should not miss this opportunity as they will have a groat fist to pick from.

Messrs. Gilmour and Clarke are advertising one acre at Bell Block, with fivejroomed house., on page 7 of tills issue.

“The departure of a foreign resident from a township in the Masterton district was made the occasion for a demonstration.” states tho Masterton “Ago.” “The British flag was hoisted over the promises vacated and an improvised band, headed by a resident of some proportions, played patriotic airs.”

News has been received in Auckland that Captain N. C. Bidwell (son of Mrs. Bidwell. Rcmuera) was lost when a transport was sunk in the English Channel in July last. At that time Captain Bidwell was chief officer of the vessel, and his boat containing eleven other men cleared the ship but was never hoard of again, though all tho other boats with their freight were picked up.

The staff of assistants at the Gardens, Christchurch, is about to be increased by the engagement of another woman gardener, this making thb fourth to be employed. The lady in question is the daughter of a West Coast nurseryman, who has already had considerable experience in her father’s gardens, particularly in regard to the care of native flora. She will bo in charge of the native section at tho Gardens.

The firebells rang about a quarter past five on Tuesday evening, the cause being an outbreak in the kitchen of a house at the corner of Lemon and Eliot Streets, owned by Mr. Stephen Avann and occupied by Mr. G. Lambert. It appears that kerosene was being used for lighting the kitchen fire, when too much was tipped on and a blaze resulted, some articles close to the fireplace catching fire. Tho brigade was quickly on tho scene, but before its arrival the flames had been extinguished by the occupants of the house, assisted by some p:!ssers-by. Very little damage was done.

A misunderstanding aS* to the exact meaning of the term “only surviving son.” led to a case- being brought before the Auckland Military Service Board, in which the father of a volunteer recruit asked for exemption for bis only son. He submitted a report of an appeal recently heard by the board, in which another,father, whose son had enlisted with out ’his knowledge or consent, and whose only remaining son had meantime been killed in action, had obtained exemption for the former on this ground. Tho father, who appeared before tho hoard, contended that an- only son and an only surviving son stood in tho same class, so far as a parent’s sacrifice was concerned, but the board pointed out that no legislation to cover the former case bad been passed, and, moreover, a great many “only” sons, some of them sons of widows, had already gone on active service. Under tho circumstances, no recommendation could bo made to the military authorities.

“Lucky” and “unlucky” have come to bo applied to gathering blossoms, to horseshoes, to the colour of hair,. to your manner of saying things—in a word, to every possible event in life. It is unlucky to “have a dead blossom,” it is unlucky to go out with your “shoelaces untied”—tho latter wo naturally believe; it is unlucky to briug “hawthorn blossoms within the house;” it is “lucky to hear the cricket.” The latter is, of course, supnosod to bring luck into the house. Very lucky it is to find a spider on your clothes; it is called a money spinn.ir in many parts of the country. Feather-beds should not be turned on a Sunday. If your tooth grow widely apart you will he a ''traveller. If you have a mole on your hack vou will have money by the sack. On the other hand, a mole at the base of the neck shows 5 that “you will be hanged.” Caesar, Napoleon, Bismarck and others were not above the superstition of “lucky”*and “unlucky” days. The capture of a man said to he implicated in the theft of a horse was effected by Sergeant Cowan on the outskirts of Bombay, after an exciting chase on Friday. Driving out from Pukekoho towards Bombay, Sergeant Cowan saw his quarry on a horse. The man refused to halt, and galloped off along the road, outdistancing his pursuer. A motor-car was then requisitioned hy the sergeant, and ultimately the horseman was again picked up between Bombay ■ and Paparata. Sergeant Cowan shopped the car and railed upon the man to stop, but he refused, and galloped off at break-neck pace. The motor-oar followed, and a desperate race ensued for about a mile. As the horseman declined to pull up, the car was so manoeuvred that it struck the horse on the side, bringing it to the ground. Tho sergeant from his seat in the car neatly caught hold of the rider and secured him. The man, whose name is Robert Brydoa, alias Woodward, and who corner from Dargaville, was brought to the Pukekoho police station.

At the send-off tendered to Mr. O. H. Howarth, late engineer of the Wanganui Harbour Boqrd, on Monday night, amateur engineers, who have been prominent with harbour affairs, were commented neon. Mr. Howarth said officials of public bodies had te stand a great deal of criticism by amateur engineers who gave their views in. the newspapers. Following a recent mishap outside advice was tendered that there must have been an obstruction in the channel at the entrance. The entrance was dragged, although he had been satisfied there could he nothing there. A long wire rope was used, and the only thing found was a “cockabully.” However, the report would come before tho hoard’ at the next meeting. The chairman (Mr. A. G. Bigncll) said some people imagined they were heaven-born engineers. He could mention ono harbour hoard in New Zealand that had spent three times as much money as Wanganui, with tho result that their port was a little worse off than when they started. Applications were invited for a scheme, but out of 42 schemes submitted not ono could bo adopted. That board was now paying 600 guineas to an engineer to bring down a scheme. “We are not the only ones who make mistakes,” said the chairman in conclusion.

We have the finest stock of ready-to-wear suits in New Plymouth. Wo have them in all sizes from 3 to 7, also halt and quarter sizes. Come in and look over these suits. The prices are low, viz., 655, and t wo > guarantee to fit you.—At J. K. Hawkins and Co.’s, Gents’ Outfitters, Devon Street, New Plymouth.*

Sandals on their feet is just what the boys and girls like, and a big saving in tho family shoe bill can be effected by purchasing them at tho Regal Shoe Store. The following prices can be had in black or tan, with either leather or chrome soles: Sizes 7 to 10, 6s 9d; 10-13, 7s 9d; 1-2, 8s 6d; 3-7, 9s 6d. White sand shoes, 3s 9d, all sizes.* A well-framed picture is always a refreshing addition to a room, and a visit to Rich’s Picture Gallery will show one all the latest in both frames and pictures. A neat and dainty moulding for water colours, etc., which is very popular in tho larger centres, has just arrived Inspection invited at The Picture 'Gallery, Devon Street,* Don’t worry about the tea tax. At 2s per lb. your grocer can supply you with tho famous Desert Gold Family Blend Tea. It is a full-flavoured Ceylon tea —delicious, wholesome and economical,*-

Lieut. H. J. Milk, King’s Royal Rifles, son of Sir James and .Lady Mills, was reported missing about a month ago. Ho is now known to bo a prisoner in Germany. In tho summer of 1916, Liont. Mills was seriously injured in Salonika, through the collapse of a dug-out, but he resumed duty so soon as ho was declared fit.

Tho now programme at tho People’s to-night presents the charming actress Louise Huff, who played so delightfully in “Great Expectations,” in Henman Thompson’s famous rural classic “The Old Homestead.” In support are a fine gazette and travelog and a fivepart film “The Black List,” graphically dealing with the question of capital and labour.

Referring to the allowances to the Second Hivision. the New Zealand Times says that the increases will range from 20 to 23 tier cent, on the present scale’. The separation allowance for soldiers’ wives will be possibly in the vicinity of 30s per week. Dependents wall receive better treatment. Tho increased indebtedness of the Dominion in respect to the First and Second Divisions, it is said, will he more than £1,000,000 a year.

Tho Minister for Customs presented a return to sParliamcut showing the number of licensed breweries in the Dominion. The total number is 62, distributed as follows:—Auckland district 6, Poverty Bay 1, Now Plymouth district 2, Wanganui district 6, Wellington 6, Napier 5, Blenheim 2, Nelson 5, Westport 2, Groymouth 3, Hokitika 3, Christchurch 9, Timani 1, Dunedin 6, Invercargill 5.

At the invitation of the Citizens’ Band Committee the Ngamotu Beach Committee has appointed four or five of its members to assist in carrying out tho carnival to be held on Thursday, December 27, in aid of new bandroom building fund. The Pierrots, who weie also appealed to for assistance, have replied that their yules will not permit of their assisting as an organisation, but that individual members will be pleased to do what they can.

At a meeting of the Citizens’ Band Committee held last night, a. resolution was carried congratulating the bandmaster, Mr. M'Leod. upon the compliment paid 1 him by his old band at Ipswich, Queensland, in asking him to name his own rerms for coaching the band for a forthcoming championship contest, but hoping that he will, before accepting the offer, consider the setback it will be to the local band to be without his guidance as bandmaster for two months. It is understood that Mr. M'Leod will not accept the offer.

A “White Elephant” party at Hobart is described as being very successful, as follows: A large number of guests, armed with various “white elephants” in the. shape of things they do not want, put in an appearance, and all inspected each others “white elephants,” and frequently found that the article for which the owner had no use was just the very thing the owners friend or acquaintance wanted. Business, therefore was brisk, and the sum of £2O was realised for the Twelfth Battalion Comforts Fund.

The danger arising from the narrowness of the Mangofef Road (or Old Hospital Road) at its junction with Devon Street, where it is enclosed on either side by high banks, was referred to by Mr. S. J. Smith at a meeting in the Fitzroy Bowling Club’s pavilion on Tuesday evening. He felt sure that With motor traffic and the largo number of high school girls on foot and on bicycles using it. there would he a serious accident, for ; which vhe Borough Council would be responsible because they have a moral obligation to the ratepayers to widen the road.

News has been received in Nelson that Lieutenant J, H. Cock lost his life in an aerial fight over Douai on April 14 last, the information having come from German sources. Lieutenant Cock went to the front with the Main' Body, and was severely wounded soon after the landing at Gallipoli. He was invalided to Nelson, hut mad* a good recovery, and served again in Egypt and in'France. While on the western front he was again wounded, and upon recovery he transferred to the Royal Flying Corps, and ultimately served again in France with the Scouts, noting his death ns above stated. The description given to terms of imprisonment by criminals is not, judging from remarks made by Mr. Robert Semple (recently released from gaol) in the King’s Theatre, Wellington, on Sunday night, of the same character used in the courts of justice. Three months’ imprisonment is known inside the prison walls, said. Mr. Semple, as a. 'tray moon.” One year is described as “one spot,” five year? “five spot,” and so on. A man who was in for Ido received a “Kathleen ifavourneen” sentence, or, in plainer language, hi? term in gaol “may be (Or year's, or may ho for ever.” Within the last week or two there has been quite a shortage of seamen and firemen. This shortage Iras been so acute, the Otago Daily Times says, that 18 firemen had to b© brought down from Wellington the other day to make up the complement of an overseas vessels. As regards men for sailing vessels, they are almost unobtainable, tho pay and general conditions, as compared with those on steamers, not being sufficiently alluring to tempt the men. Some of the mem on the steamers are Hulking very high wages at tho present time. The doukeyrnan on a boat bad £22 for his tally, including overtime, for the first 17 days of this month, a stoker on a small coastal boat in' the last two months earned £23 4s and £24 3s respectively—more than tho captain himself received; and the boatswain on an overseas boat had £27 to his credit for one month. To earn such wages a man must, of course, work very long hours.

A Brisbane firm has received from a firm in Manchester, England, a poster which they state has been displayed in all departments of their warehouse. The poster announces that “owing to the Folkestone raid on May 25, and the murder of women and children, no German, Austrian, Turk, or Bulgarian (nor any person of any nationality representing any firm of the four named countries) must enter the premises either during or at any time after the war. We do business with human beings only.” The manager of the firm, in sending the poster, said: “We have pleasure in enclosing a poster which wo have in all departments of our warehouse. We have done considerable business with these countries before the war; in fact, 30 per cent, of onr trade was done with Germany for export. We way state we have secured the whole value of our German trade in various markets of the world through other English sources, and we havo not the remotest intention of doing any further trade' with any enemy country after the war.”

The Melbourne, Ltd., announce that they have full stocks of children’s black and tan three-quarter all-wool cashmere socks, “Jason” make, with douhle-rih-bed tops, at the following prices: Size 4, Is 9d; size 5, Is lid; size 6,2 s Id; size 7,2 s 3d; size 8,2 s 4d; sizes 9 and 10, 2s sd. These socks are guaranteed fast dye.*