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Taranaki Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 16093, 30 March 1918, Page 2

The. Taranaki Herald will be published as usual on Monday next (Easter Monday).

The area of the Te Mata Estate, near Hastings, which Mr. Bernard Chambers has sold to Mr/AV. Richmond for about £IOO,OOO, is’ 2700 acres. On Friday the Herald published, at intervals during the day the cablegrams received giving the news of the great battle on the west front.. Those served to mitigate the anxiety of the public as to the progress of the struggle. The Snringfield (U.S.A.) Republican of January 24 has ity little, joke at the Kaiser’s expense: “The war may cost money, but. next Sunday being AV. Hohonzollern's birthday, wo know a certain government that is going to save about five dollars in cable charges.

The story goes that a year or so ago a tailor in the East End of London, in finishing a khaki tunic, put a card m one of the pockets hearing the words, "Good luck to the wearer.” One day recently the same man, now called up. putting his hand into, the pocket of the tunic, as he got his equipment, drew, out his own card.

An organised war on rats is to be undertaken by the AVcllington City Council, says the Times, and if results equal anticipation the vermin who withstand the offensive will have to bo regarded as able tacticians. The fact that an expert ratcatcher with London experience is to be engaged speaks well for the enterprise. '

It is reported that as a result of the dispute between the Minister for Defence and the Minister for Internal Affairs as to the future management of military hospitals and convalescent homos, certain staff changes have been insisted upon by the latter. Mr. Russell declines to have. Dr. Valintine acting any longer in his dual position as In-spector-General of Hospitals and p. military supendsing surgeon, and it is probabio that in the future he will be claimed entirely by one or other of the departments. A recent artist at Rotterdam throws considerable light on the activity of tho German spies who gather the information as to movements of shipping. The man arrested was a second mate whose nationality is not stated. His method was simple, but hold. He boarded each Dutch or British ship when she entered, port, and declaring himself a harbour inspector, he asked for the log hook. In some instances he appears to have taken it away with him, saying it was needed at the office of the harbour inspection service.

Tire following is the roll of the 7th Cl draft, proceeding to ramp on April 10, entraining at New Plymouth -. B. E. B. Bettis, H. F. Blundell, E. R. Easthope, 0-. P,. Fallon. R. L. Frethey, J. Hooke, S. G, Hawke, J. H. Inch, H. W. Morton, C. McLeod, AV. H. McAlpine, L Nelson, L. A. Parker, A. J. Old, D. Qiiickrnden, A r . Rush, S. J. Rogers, J. H. J. Reilly, N. Sadler, fi. L. Scott. AA r . F. Trim, L. AAL Tunnecliff. C. F. A. AA'aters, B. B. G. AVildermoth.

■ There was a- large congregation at the Whitolcv church on Friday night, when the choir, strengthened by the inclusion of a umber of helpers, sang Stainer’s “Crucifixion.” The work was particularly well interpreted and reflected great credit upon the choir and the conductor, Mr. A. Gray. The solos were entrusted to Mr. \V. Hutchens (Hawera) tenor, and Mr. R. L. Cooper (New Plymouth) bass, both singing with good taste and effect. Mr. 0. 11. White presided at the organ. The offertory which was on behalf of the trust debt, amounted to £lO 16s.

Giving evidence at the inquiry into the fire at Foster’s hotel, Wanganui, Mr. Spriggens, superintendent of the brigade, said the brigade received the (■all on the night of the great lire, near 7.30, and on arriving found the place a mass of flames. Tho first lead was taken from Paul’s corner, also the second lead. The supply was inadequate. A child could have held the branch, so small was the pressure. ,No brigade could have, stopped tho tire with that pressure, lie had never scon the pressure so weak. the pressure increased—about .8.30 p.m.—and he was informed that tho pressure had been turned off Gonville and Wanganui Fast. Under tho circumstances the brigade had no chance to save the hotel, as the water they wanted they could not got. Deputy Pci rett gave evidence in regard to the poo: pressure of water, it was the first time in his experience of 23 years that the Tanpo Quay main had failed them. Tbo fire'plugs were, not satisfactory. They were of tho old stylo of key pings, and not ball plugs. Some tyrned to the left, and some to tho ■right. Some were covered with overgrowth, and others were in the wrong place. Some of the present hose was only in fair condition, and they could not roly on it. Some of it had been in use for ten years. The ordinary life of good hose was four or five years. Some of the plant was- not in good condition. Tho borough subsidy of £360 was inadequate. It was a mistake not to have everything up-to-date. The good old.game of cocoanut-shy will attract a large crowd at the Easter Monday picnic at Kawaroa Park. The committee have ordered five sacks of cocoanuts for the day so there .will be fun for all. Don’t miss tho day or yon will regret it.

The Melbourne, Ltd., announce that full stocks of flannelettes, calicoes, ladies’ stockings, gabardine raincoats, 'and winter underwear are opening up in a few days’ time, and the public are respect!nly requested to defer their purchases until after seeing the new goods/ ■The Salvation Army Feilding Silver Band arrived this morning hy train and will play in Hevon Street this afternoon and night. On Sunday at 11 o’clock there will be a meeting in the hall, at 3 o’clock the hand will play in the Park when a collection will be taken up at the gates. At night the hand will meet by the Red House, and will play the Dead March in '.‘Saul” on the march to Everybody’s Picturo Palace, in honour of the soldiei's of New Plymouth who have fallen at the front. Adjutant AVain will conduct a great meeting in the palace at 7.15. A collection will be taken up at the door. The proceeds of the visit of the band go to the war funds.

New Zealand is said to be the first country in the world to establish spiritualistic churches. “You know' a little Maori?” asked Mr. H. W. Bishop of counsel at the Rangi Kerehoma inquiry on Tuesday. “I know enough to make myself misunderstood!” replied Mr. Morison. Once more we, have to thank Miss Betts, of Courtenay Street, for the first camellia, of the season. It is a little later than usual this year we fancy, but it is a perfect little bloom.

Mr. G. S. Bowers has sold his property of I'll acres on the Cornwall Road, Ngaere, to Mr. Walter Edwards, of Rotokare Road, Eltham, the prico being £6B per acre. —Stratford Post.

In view of the fact that the Feilding Silver Band of the Salvation Army is visiting New Plymouth and will he playing in Pukekura Park on Sunday afternoon, the Citizens Band has postponed its proposed recital.

The decision of the Australian Government in refusing admission to Pansy, the pet cat of the now Governor of New South "Wales, Sir Walter’Davidson. or, rather, of the family, has resulted in the cat being sent to Suva.

So great are the resources of Lake Waikaremoana that, according-to the Mayor of Wellington, Mr. E. Pary, the Government Engineer, estimates that even if there "were no rain in the district for eight years it would , not effect anv projected scheme that inight depend on the lake for its supply.

A Maori named Thomas Joseph Toss was arrested by Constable M‘Gregor at Mokan on a charge of failing to report at the Narrow Neck camp, Auckland He has been brought to New Plymouth and will be handed over to the military authorities.

As a result of the fires in the Maimarino district, there has been heavy mortality of game and fish. The Wajmarino streams were particularly well stocked with trout, but since the hre dead fish have been seen floating in thousands. It has oeen a windfall lor the Maoris, trout being now one of thenprincipal articles of diet. Two milk vendors recently' appeared before the Public Hdalth' Committee of the Wellington City Council to show cause why their licenses should not be dealt with for breaches of the law, one for selling milk containing 6 per cent, added water, and the other for selling milk low in fat. The committee took no action except to warn , the offenders to be more careful in future.

The Board of Trade has fixed the price of bread in AVellington as follows: —Private delivery at 5Jd per twopound loaf, Cd over the counter, and 4Jd for shops to retail at 5d remain unchanged. There has. however, been a sfijght increase in the price to ho charged by bakers to the hotels and restaurant trade, viz,, 5Jd less per cent.

Cabinet has decided that the Government steamer Tutanekai, for so long attached to the Post and Telegraph Department as a cable-repairing vessel, shall now be attached to the Marine Department. It is understood that the time is not far distant when she will supersede the Hincmoa (built in 1876) as the lighthouse tender. The latest Paramount-Mack Sennett comedy in two reels and Fanny Ward in ‘•Her "Strange ‘are the star attractions on to-night’s new programme at the People’s. The latest Australian and American gazettes arc also shown. On Tuesday next the big 5 reel Robinson Crusoe masterpiece commences at the matinee at 2 p.m. Children will be charged 3d, adults usual prices.

The block system of milk delivery came under the notice of the Christchurch City Council again on Monday night, when the Abattoir, Markets, and Reserves Committee reported that after carefully considering the question of introducing it, it bad decided to recommend the Council not to take any further action in the matter for the present. This derision mas arrived at after a conference with the dairymen, and in view of the fart that 105 out of a total of 150 dairymen anil milk vendors had lodged a protest against the system being introduced, and that a. large’ number of householders also appeared to be against the proposal. The recommendation was adopted.

Tim run is on “No Rubbing” Laundry Help and “Golden Rule” Soap.—Burcess, Fraser and Co., Wholesale Agents.

Members of the Equitable Building Society of Now Plymouth (Second Group) are notified that subscriptions will be due and payable on Tuesday. April 2, at the Secretary s Office, Currie Street, from 9 a.ra. to 12.30 p.m., from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.—Advt.

It will be toytho advantage of every thrifty buyer to visit the Regal Bargain Sale just now. All this week a. bigger choice-than ever is offered to purchase footwear at a big saving. Oddments are being cleared onjt at Very low prices. Come and sec if your size is in stork.* The management of the Marble Bar wish to apologise to the general public for the hundreds of patrons unable to dbtain seating accommodation at their establishment during the busy season. The popularity of this business is always increasing and the proprietors intend further enlarging their premises for next season. —Adv.