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Taranaki Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 145998, 3 December 1917, Page 2

A Sydney cablegram states that -the continued wet weather is responsible for the appearance of rust in the wheat crops in many districts. At a meeting of the congregation of Holy Trinity. To Hcnui, hold after service on Sunday evening, Messrs. W. G. P. O’Callaghan, H. Grayling, and R. Day, were elected to represent the district on the general committee oi the Taranaki Bishopric Fund. At the meeting of tjje Taranaki County Council to-day, Councillor M'AJlum expressed surprise that the weir at the Waiwakaiho was being constructed so close to _ the bridge. He had been under the impression that it was to be constructed .a couple of chains or so away from the bridge, and was of opinion -that in its present position it was likely to be a source of danger to tho bridge. The chairman said he presumed the weir was being constructed in accordance with the specifications of the Public .Wprks Engineer.

On tho application of tho Canterbury Law Society at the Supremo Court cu Thursday a rule nisi was granted for the striking of Luther Hopkins, a solicitor, off tho roll. Six o’clock dosing of hotels camo into force on Saturday evening and bo far as New Plymouth is concerned everything worked in a very orderly manner. Sub-Inspector Hutton and Sergeant Trolley visited all tho. hotels between 6 and' 6.30 and they report that all the licensees had strictly complied with the law.

‘■The Mummy and the Humming Bird” will he screened finally to-night at tho People’s Theatre. To-morrow night Wallace Reid and Anita King will he presented in “The Golden Fetter,’ ’a fine open-air story, and tho latest Australian and American Gazettes arc also on to-morrow’s bill of fare.

Mr. George Armstrong (Madame Melba’s son) has received a cable from America (says the Sydney Sun) stating that Madame Melba sustained a serious injury in an accident she mot with at Fort’ Worth, Texas, while singing in “Faust.” According to tho cable, she sustained a fracture of the wrist, and 1 received a. number of severe bruises on the body.

A curious custom, for which at present no explanation seems to he forthcoming, is the refusal among soldiers of the position of third man to n lighted match. Owing to the scarcity of matches, it is now an everyday occurrence for a man to share a light with a. comrade; hut if. after the match hits boon used to light another man's “fag,” is is offered to a third he will blow it out instead of lighting his cigarette with it. This might ho regarded as superstition, only nobody seems to think any evil would befall the third man if he used the lighted match. Is there something deeper at the hack of the custom, or is it just, a notion or a piece of French etiquette?

The Hon. W. I). S. MacDonald mentioned at Gisborne recently that nearly. 101),000 of New Zealand’s sons had joined the Expeditionary Force. The actual number was 98,500, and there were 11,000 in camp iu Now Zealand. There had* returned to Now Zealand 11,700, and it was to him a most pleasing sign that the Government had to find work for only 2000. There were 7127 who had signified that they did not desire Government assistance, and there were nearly 2000 under .treatment throughout the Dominion. It appeared to him that when the remainder of the men came hack the majority would not he content to he hangers-on to the Government, but would fight out their destinies in this country the same as they fought at the front. The “Bandsmen's ’Xmas Benefit,” which is announced in this issue, reminds us that the ’Xmas season is upon ns. and given fine weather, Pukckura Park should be the scene of a large gathering on Thursday evening next. The recital will be on similar linos to that of last year, embracing carol,', solos, and appropriate and popular hand selections. A novelty will be introduced this rear, when a competition (open to the general public only) will ho arranged, particulars of which will ho published later. The attention of our readers js directed to a letter appearing in this issue over the signatures of the chairman of the Citizens’ Committee and the conductor, in which hto object of Thursday's recital is fully outlined. These gentlemen will gladly acknowledge any private donations forwarded, or. if more convenient, donations may he loft at this office.

How little some people know or care about War Certificates was illustrated on Thursday in Wellington in connection with the sports bodies ••surprisepacket” scheme. Some of the prizes consisted of War Certificates of £lO, £5, and £1 denominations. One lady who drew a ticket entitling her to a AT certificate visited Harconrt _ and Co.’s room, where Mr. C. G. Wilson was busy issuing the scrip to lucky winners,'and on being handed the paper threw it back on the counter, asking "what was the good of such things” to her. Mr. Wilson tried to impress upon the indignant lady that the certificate really had some value, but she said they were no use to her. A .•gentleman who was standing by asked her if sbe would sell it for 10s. She eagerly grabbed the cash, and left the room, as a smiling man picked up the £1 bond and tucked it away in his pocketbook.

Tho road between Now Plymouth and Auckland is already in splendid condition, and- presents no serious difficulties to the motorist. Mr. P. B. Situates, of tho firm of Skeates and White, Auckland, has just motored through from that city The trip from Waitomo to New Plymouth was covered easily in one day, and it included the, worst piece of road encountered on the journey, this being between Mahoenui and Awakino. From the latter place to New Plymouth, the road was in splendid condition, the mud being all dried up, and the resulting bumps and ridges beaten out. Mr. Skeates mentions how much improved the road s are compared with what they were eight years ago. He came through in February ,1909, and was bogged three times after leaving Mahoenui. From a. scenic point of view tlio route also impresses Mr. Skeates. who has travelled considerably in New Zealand. 'Hie run from Onmoru to Dunedin is considered to be one of the most generally beautiful, but that between Auckland and New Plymouth is quite its equal for a pretty road.

Sporting attiro for summer games is now in full supply at tho New Zealand Clothing Factory, and exceptional value is offered in tho following lines: —White trousers at 10s 6d, 16s 6d, 21a and 22s 6d; tennis shirts at 4s 6d, 5s 6d and 6s 6d; white shoes, 4s 9d and 7s 6d; grey sand shoes, 4s 6d; surf bathing shoes', 2s "Sd.* Sale bargains in pictures (framed and unframed) are to bo had at Rich’s Great Removal Sale. Great variety in all sizes and to suit all tastes, to bo cleared at gift prices. But don’t take our word for it For a few days only; so come early and get your choice. —Rich’s, Devon Street.*

“No Rubbing” Laundry Help and “Golden Rule” Soap, winning all along the line. Storekeepers_ should orcer early to ensure against disappointment. —Burgess, Fraser and Co., Wholesale Agents for “No Rubbing” and “Golden Rule” Brands. 1 As we specialise in men’s goods only we are able to give great value in .men’s ready-to-wear - suits. We have them in all sizes, and we guarantee to fit you. There is a large range to pick from, and .the materials are the finest obtainable. The prices are 65s to 755. Get busy.— ,J. K. Hawkins mid Co., Gents.’ .Outfitters, Devon Street, New Plymouth.*

* Mothers, if you want shirts for the boys go to The Melbourne. Here are some stunning values: White tennis shirts, all sizes, 2s 9d; white matte ditto (Horyockses’ cloth), 2s lid; mercerised cotton tussore shirts, 3s lid; Harvard cotton shirts, Is lid to 2s lid; Horrockses’ .mercerised white repp shirts 3s lid; navy Advance drill shirts, 3s lid; dark penning cloth shirts, - 2s 9d to 3s lli*

The Bast End Committee acknowledge with thanks tho following contributions; —A. S. Brookcr, 10s 6d; W. Phillips, 10s 6d. At a la'rgely-attended meeting of the Protestant Political Association on Thursday at Gore the Rev, Howard Elliott stated that the censorship of box 912, Auckland, has been removed. The fine weather prevailing attracted many hundreds of people to tho beach at Moturoa on Sunday afternoon and an unusually large number enjoyed a “dip in tho briny.”

There was an unusually large crowd in Heron Street on Saturday night and it was with a great, deal of interest the people watched the hotels closed at 6 o’clock.

Cabinet has appointed a commission to investigate war expenditure jjy the Defence Department. The names of the members arc not available as tho Government has not yet received replies from them as to their acceptance of the position. The, Mow Plymouth Male Choir, which rested last week after their successful subscription concert, resume practice on .Wednesday, when members will bring in their ticket returns and the music for the next concert will probably be decided upon. It is possible the choir will go into recess for the Christmas season.

Drs. Patterson and Irwin, the two lady doctors under the Education Department, ..vt'ho are at present engaged in a tour of the Taranaki schools, -commenced their work in New; Plymouth on Friday at tho Central School. Today they were again engaged in examining tho'pnpils there, and will not finish before to-morrow.

In a letter to ids father, Mr. Parker, of Fitzroy, Lance-Corporal Jack Parker. writes from the front in scathing terms of tho Belgians ho, meets there. “They are no good at all,” ho says. “They won’t even give a man a glass of water. At first they used to charge us a ponnv a- glass, hut now you can’t got it at all.”” He writes in very different terms of tho French, of whom he speaks very highly indeed. A chance of earning a little pocketmoney is offered boys by Mr. W. J. Frccth, of Pukoaruhc. who wants a small quantity of prairie grass seed. There are plenty of small patches of this grass about, and the seed will be ripening very soon. Particulars can he obtained from Mr. Freoth or the manager of tho New Zealand Express Company. A number of people assembled at tho East End Bathing Reserve*on Sunday afternoon to listen to the musical programme provided by tho Citizens’ Band, conducted by Mr. F. IV. G. M’Lcocl. In an excellent selection of items tho best were the well-known intermezzo from “Cavallozda Rusticana” (Mascagni), played by Musician 11. F. Taylor as a cornet solo; a brilliant number, “Tho Battle of Magenta” IMarie), played by the band; and a delightful suite, “La Bello France” (Pocorini). Afternoon tea was provided by tho East End ladies’ committee, who are just commencing their season’s activities.

On Monday night at the Presbyterian Assembly in Dunedin one of the subjects discussed was tho Mormon influence ip tho King Country. The Kcv. J. Paterson said that he and a Mormon once got into a discussion. The Mormon, being asked where his people got their doctrinal authority, replied: “Have you ever read the last chapter of Mark?” “Yes,” replied Mr. Paterson. “And about supernatural gifts being continued?” The answer was again in the affirmative. “Well, we have those gifts.” Mr. Paterson asked; “What gift do yon possess?” Tho Mormon answered: “I. have the gift of knowledge.” Asked “In what way is your gift manifested?” the gentleman from Utah crushed his opponent with the answer; “I know that I’m right and you’re wrong.” The local police have been advised with reference to tho registration of aliens that naturalisation papers taken out by an alien parent iu New Zealand will cover his wife if living with him and any children who may bo under age and who are also residing with him. Therefore, a man who came to New Zealand with his parents and whose father became naturalised in Now Zealand while, he (tho son) was living with him before he came of age is a British subject and is not required to register. A wife takes the nationality of her husband and alien women married to British subjects arc not required to register. On the other hand a woman horn a British subject who is married to an alien becomes an alien and is required to register. Every person New Zealand-born is a. naturalhorn British subject and does not come within the scope of the Art, notwithstanding the fact that his parents may have been alien.

A sale of work under the auspices of the St. Vincent de Paul Society will be hold in the Holland Hall next Thursday afternoon and evening. Tho’re sayin’ that we ha’na mouy Scots about oor toun, but if onyhody will gang tac St. Andra’s Kirk Ha’, wlia-ur the’re baudin a Scotch Fair on Wednesday afternoon o’ this week, they’ll see a gran’ turn oot o’ th’ Macs; an’ what’s mair they'll hear some bonnie songs o’ auld Scotian’ at nicht if they come tae th’ "Twa oors at hamo wi* th’ Presbyterians” at 7.30. No matter for what service you require footwear the Regal Shoe Store can servo you best; walking shoes, bowling, tennis and golf shoos can be seen in great varietv. 'You are urged to inspect tho. splendid lines now offering at keen prices for the holiday reason.*