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Taranaki Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 145961, 19 October 1917, Page 2

A leading attraction on Monday non at the patriotic gala at Waitara will be the shilling bargain parcels offered by tile Business Baby Committee. As every parcel is guaranteed to contain articles honestly worth from Is 6d to 10* each, and include such desirable goods as blouses, towels, children’s dresses, blouse lengths, remnants, lace collars handkerchiefs, also a big assortment of household ironmongery, etc., you take no chances. See the goods in the depot, windows.

The arrangements for the West End day at Kawarea Park are well in hand. On Thursday a team of boys, under the guidance of the president of the park, erected several stalls and fenced in an area of ground in which the displays will be given. Goods for the fancy stall are coming to hand freely and the boys are leaving nothing' undone to have an exceptional produce stall. Those people who have witnessed the rehearsals of the display consider that this will eclipse all former performances given by this school. Takaka Valley, Nelson, is renowned in N ew Zealand for its marbles, and the field is said to be so vast as to permit of ample export after fully meeting all local requirements. The specimens on view at Parliament Buildings, Wellington, represent a portion only of the full .range. Yet these samples,, in the opinion of some experts, are not surpassed, and in some cases not equalled, for comparison, strength, compactness of texture, polishing qualities, variation of colour, and beauty in vein and figure.

There is a serious shortage of onions in Auckland at present, due to the usual overseas supplies not having-come ■to hand. Produce merchants state that the local crop does not usually begin to come on the market until December, and, ifi consequence of the bad season, crops will be later this year than usual. It is also feared that the quantity grown will be considerably less than the average crop, and unless relief is afforded by substantial importations the shortage is exacted to continue for some time. One of the chief sources of supply is Sydney, and now that .the strike trouble is over it is hoped further supplies will be available shortly. Onions have been selling as high as 5d a pound wholesale, and there is no immediate prospect of a drop in prices, ae the market is bare and importations aro nob likely to provide for more than immediate necessities.

Out there in France, in Belgium, Salonika, Russiq., Africa, Mesopotamia, on the cold North Sea and the blue Mediterranean, “Our Boys” are by force of arms upholding the British flag and all it represents. Near them, bravo, skilful and tender, are the wearers of the Red Cross. To those the nation looks for untiring devotion and gets it in full measure. To carry on their work of mercy and to supply all the needs of the sick and wounded requires money in constant supply. Those whoso safety is assured by this rampart of soldiers must supply that money jf the soldiers are to receive their due. The Soldiers and their guardians of the Rod Cross give all, even life itself. ■ They ask nothing for themselves, nothing but help to do good for others. You can render this aid by giving all you can spare to the collectors on Saturday, The money market is tight, and this condition will, it is stated by financial authorities, continue for some time to come. Owing to heavy demands in connection with the recent war loan, and the financing of produce which is detained in the Dominion because of shipping difficulties, the banks aro conserving their finances for these -purposes, and also for legitimate business requirements. Advances are not being made by the banks for the purchase of land, the erection of buildings, for investment or for speculation. Some of the principal lending institutions outside the banks are now charging 61 per cent, for loans on first mortgages, an advance of i per cent, on the recent rate. It is very evident that the present tightness of money will continue, owing to the demands the Government must make in connection with further war loans. This being so, there is every necessity for the exercise of Caution and economy.—Auckland Herald. A New Zealarfd soldier, writing to his relatives from Palestine, says:— if This is an awful place for dust, which is ever so much worse than the sand of the desert. A man walking raises a cloud of it. .so you can imagine- what happens during the movement of 2000 or 3000 horses. The whole country be comas obliterated from view, and those who are unfortunate enough to be amongst or near the horses fairly choke. The flies are far worse than further down, and one often wonders whether the flies will eat the jam off one’s bread. Fortunately at night they do not worry one, or I think we should all go crazy. There are here, as in Sinai, a wonderful collection of insects, and other life. In addition to those of Sinai, we have scorpions, tarantulas, centipedes, crickets, gnats, and wasps. Fortunately it is not so hot here as further south, and even on the hottest days we have a cooling breeze from the sea.”

A sterling line of men’s pyjamas, 'made of Horrockses’ famous “Ideal” striped pyjama cloth, is being sold by The Melbourne, Ltd., at 9s fid the suit, complete with girdle. Suits made of this cloth give no end of service, and will outwear two suits of the.. ordinary cheaper kind.*

Remember Saturday’s shoe bargains at the Regal Shoe Store. The following money-savers are worth your inspection: Ladies’ smart glace ankle-bar shoes with buckles, 13s fid and 17s fid; ladies’ glace kid walking shoes, English make, 14s fid; glace kid two-button shoes, 14s fid; glace kid derby boots, nob toes, 12s fid; men’s kip derby shooters, 15s fid and 16s fid; white shoes for ladies (6dd lines) to clear at 5s 9d ; odd pairs of children’s boots and shoes to clear at 4s fid a pair.*

Mr. P. Washbourne advertises in this issue that he has a few vacant seats left in two cars for Waverley races on Monday. . East End or Fitzroy house owners wishing to exchange for suburban house property are recommended to peruse Mr. R. A. Large’s new advertisement on page 7 of this issue.

When 3. man buys a suit the trousers always get worn out before the coat and vest Now, Mr. Man, we have a large range of ready-to-wear trousers cut in the latest styles, and in all sizes. The prices are from 9s 6d to 19s 6d and we guarantee to fit you at J. K.’ Hawkins and Co., gents’ outfitters, Devon Street (next to Rich’s art gallery).* When refurnishing any of your rooms you should call at Rich’s for up-to-date frames and the latest pictures, or when you are in need of something attractive for a present visit Rich’s Picture Gallery. Frames to order from a big choice of mouldings, and pictures of all descriptions ; photo frames at all prices in stock. —Rich’s, next J. K. Hawkins, Gents’ Outfitter.* “Slaves of the wash-tub.” There are no wash-tub slaves since “No Rubbing” Laundry Help was invented. Every storekeeper in the land sells it, and a shilling, buys it.*

The pupils of the Central School should nave been numbered among those who were reported in Thursday’s issue as giving valuable help in supplying sweets for the Mart on “Our Day” to-morrow.

Although the Wellington waterfront is not particularly busy at present, there was no response when calls were made twice on Thursday for labour to coal a certain steamer now in port. This is the second ship that has been held up in the same majmer. A woman was fined £2O at Petone on Thursday for, stealing gas from the Borough Council. The meter had been removed, but defendant connected the rising pipe with the house service by means of a piece of hose. When dis-' covered, four burners and a gas ring were in use, and the gas was also escaping throfigh the faulty connection.

Unusual solicitude for the bodily welfare of employees was shown by a member of the Stratford County Council at the last meeting. “Our employees are getting short, and if one or two get knocked out, we will be still shorter,” remarked the Councillor, during discussion on a dangerous crossing. ‘ ‘There are going to be a lot of boomerangs on employers some of these days,” declared ill - . Pine, of the First Auckland Military Service Board on, Thursday, concerning an appeal for a man who was claimed to be indispensable to an industry. “We will see it in the claims for increased wages,” added the board member significantly. To-night Marguerite Clark makes her first appearance on the screen following her great triumph in the Famous Players - Paramount adaptation - of “Snow White,” in another adaptation, Molly Elliott Seawall's play, “The Fortunes of Fifi,” the tale of a tiny French actress. Also Pauline Frederick —the greatest emotidHal actress—will bo presented in “Audrey.” A Hamilton message states that the Military Board and Efficiency Board approve of the scheme for amalgamating chemists’ businesses and conserving the interests of the members ballotted early in the Second Division, the businesses being co-operated for the period of the war, the takings being pooled and the profits divided proportionately between the men ballotted and those remaining, the agreement to remain in force for three months after the war. The boards consider other businesses should follow this example.

Quite a number of “blackbirds” were assembled on the station platform on their way to a conference, and, as curates will when excited by the prospect of a change .from the ordinary routine, they wore indulging in their Jittle jokes and innocent pleasantries with the elderly spinsters who haunt such scenes. Up out of -the darkness strolled a trio of a different type, hands in pockets, cigarettes in mouths, and with jaunty step. They surveyed the scene, and gave vent to their thoughts in chorus: “This is hell!” and with this mistaken idea, they left for a more congenial locality.

A young woman who was accosted by a man in Colombo Street, Sydenham, last Friday night gave her persecutor the surprise of his life. The man persisted in following her, and announced his intention of seeing her home. She told him plainly that his company was not desired, but as he persisted in the error of his ways she attacked him with her fists, in the use of which she was extraordinarily proficient. The first blow sent the man reeling two yards backward, where his head- came in contact with a post, and he subsequently received a severe drubbing, his face being much cut and battered. In order to relieve the critical situation in the fruit industry in Australia, the Prime Minister (Mr. Hughes) has arranged to dispose of 12,000,0001 b. of jam at ssd to Great Britain, out of a total of 50,000,0001 b. offered. He is hopeful of effecting a sale of the. remainder to the United States Government. Mr Hughes offered Great Britain 200,000 cases of canned fruits and 1.50,000 cases of dried apples, bub the Secretary of State for the Colonies has intimated that the Army Council cannot accept the offer of evaporated apples ow. ing to the difficulty which would be experienced by troops in preparing them for cooking. The Prime Minister state? that the British authorities have not yet decided whether freight could he provided for canned fruits. '

The Hawera Hospital Board on Thursday held a c 6111 or oil ce with the local contributing bodies to discuss the best means of raising the money for Carrying out the proposed' additions to the hospital, costing approximately £50,000. Mr. G. Tayler (chairman of the board) presided. All the members of tb© board were present. The following represented the contributing bodies: -—-Messrs. Dixon, Bone, Tarrant, Murdoch. White, Belcher, Craig, Tayler, Pease, Dunlop, and Bridg% After a good deal of discussion, a resolution was carried that steps be taken to raise temporarily a sum of £IO,OOO on the property in order to carry out the first step of the comprehensive plan, including the maternity ward. It was also, suggested that the board should consult the Minister with regard to the best means of financing the whole comprehensive scheme, “It has been discovered by spies that if Germany wins tho war,’-’ intimated Colonel (Dr.) Fred. Bird," vtho has just returned to Australia after three years’ service in the various war zones, to an interviewer, “Australia is tho first place she means to possess. We have that on documentary evidence, and the story was first told to me by Sir Edward Wallington, the King’s Chamberlain. Tho German goes on like a mad monkey. Hasn’t he sent fountain pens, stuffed with dynamite to Norway, did we not find at Liverpool, England, rats which had been inoculated with plague, and have not the German airmen dropped cholera-, infected lollies over Serbia from their aeroplanes? These things we must not forget. They have done every devilish thing that has crossed their evil minds—and what are the men of Australia doing to stop them at these things? The Germans have flung money about everywhere to advance their schemes; and we know that neutrals have laid mines. We have indeed shot them for it. And what could be more awful than to bombard boats carrying the survivors after a vessel has been sunk by submarine?”

The master butchers advertise in this issue that next Monday (Labour Day) will be a close holiday. Don’t worry about the tea tax. At 2s per lb. your grocer can supply you with the famous Desert Gold Family Blend Tea. It is a full-flavoured Ceylon t e3 —delicious, wholesome and economical.*

Mr. T. W. Welsh, estate agent, in a replace in this issue has two houses for sale, immediate possession of which can be given.) He also reports the following sales and exchanges recently: 324 acres, Kirihau Road; 140 acres, Kent Road; 2000 acres, Mimi; 26 acres, Pukekohe; 172 acres, Auckland Harbour; house and half-acre, Pendarves Street; house 'and half-acre, Vivian Street; house and one acre, Okato; and two suburban Auckland house properties,

There is just a possibility that the Defence authorities will take over the buildings vacated by tire Cable Company at Wakapuaka to use them as a convalescent home for returned soldiers'"(says The Dominion).

Members of the Federal Parliament have received an invitation to attend the opening ceremony of the East-West railway, at Wynbring, 320 miles west of Port Augusta, and 70 miles west of Tarooola, on November 12. Trains conveying the guests will leave IVjelbourne and Perth on November 10, and on the return journey will arrive in Melbourne and Perth on November 14. Guests leaving Melbourne who desire to make a trip over the full length of the line may proceed to Perth, spending a day at Kalgoorlie, and get hack to Melbourne by November 19. Owing to the pressure on the available train accommodation, particularly the sleeping accommodtion, the number of guests will be strictly limited, and will not include any ladies. ;