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Taranaki Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 16463, 16 June 1919, Page 2

A Newcastle cable states, that the mine-sweepers Geranium ‘and Mallow have sailed for Now Zealand,

A young man named William Kerr Ci’osbie was arrested in New Plymouth on Saturday evening by Detective Fitzgibbon, and this morning wasbrought before Mr. J. W. Poyhton, S.M., on a charge of stealing £3 4s, the property of Messrs. Logan, Williams and White, solicitors, Hastings. On the application of the police accused was remanded to appear.at Hastings on Wednesday. The Eltham County Council on Saturday passed a resolution of protest against the Taranaki County Council's proposed vehicle tax. The" chairman, Mr. J. Belcher, described tKb by-law as a- “freak.” and said, if necessary ho would call a meeting of the County Conference to discuss the matter. Several councillors expressed the opinion that the by-law would never bo put into force. The chairman and Councillor M'Guinnoss were appointed delegates to the conference to be held at New Plymouth on July 7. At the meeting of the Otago Motor Club last week the following letter was received from a mother of three, soldiers, residing at Mornington, under date ’May 29:—“Our third and last boy having returned from active service on Sunday night by the Paparoa draft, as his mother I am taking this opportunity of thanking your for conveying him home so promptly by motor-car. His two brothers were conveyed in like manner on their return, and we; as a family, would like to assure the club of our appreciation of the kindness, and; to at ,least .say ‘Thank you.’-” Members expressed their gratification at the kind acknowledgment, the chairman (Mr. Ansell) remarking that this was the first letter of the kind ever received by the club.”

The following new books have been added to the Carnegie -Library : —“The itough Road,” and “Far Away Stories,’' ‘'The Joyous. Adventures of Aristide Pujol,' 1 “Where Love Is,” “A Study in Shadows,” Locke, W. J.; ‘(The Path of Glory,” Hocking, J.; “The Bine-Bird’s Lye,” • .Edgar, G.; “Five Tales,’ Galsworthy, J.; “The White Morning,” : Atherton, G.; “The House of Torohy,”. Ford, S.; “The Land Girl’s Love Story,” Buck, Berta; “The Sea-Hawk,” Sabntini, R.; “Faulkner s Folly,” Wells, C.; “Number Seven Brick Kow,” Riley, W.; “The Rescue of Martha,” .Moore, F. F. ; “The Trespasser,” Lawrence, I). H.; “Camilla,” Robins, E.; “Simple Simon,” Lyons, A. N.; “The Blue Wall,” Child, R. W.; “Once a Week,” Milne, A. A.; “Swift Nick,” Edgar, G. ; “A Girl With Money,” Warden, F.; “This Way Out,” Isham, F. S.; “The Courtship ’of Captain Silas Porter ”■ Bennett, Rolf; “Stranded in Arcaily,” Lynde, F.; “The Song of Ronnv,” “Brazenhead the Groat,” “Love and Lucy,” “Bendish,” “Rest Harrow,” Hewlett, M. Nbt withstanding the terrible shortage of men’s suits, The Melbourne, Ltd., is still able to supply a, limited number of suits in all-wool colonial tweeds, boxed, at the following prices. 69s 6d and 6d. These suits cannot be replaced for love nor money, therefore intending purchasers should make cai;ly application.* Overcoats! Overcoats, at The Melbourne: Splendid heavy tweed coats, double-breasted and belted, 69s 6d and 89s 6d; also a few single-breasted coats, splendid qualify, old stock, 355; gaberdine raincoats, famous “Ocean” brand, cravcnotted, 9os; limited supply.* Next door to Everybody’s Picture Palace you will find the most progressive shoe stove in Taranaki. Never before has The Regal done, so much business, and why? Because they sell only the best quality footwear at very reasonable prices. “The proof; of the pudding is in the eating,” so give ns a trial. —Regal Shoe Store.* '

Visitors to the Show will do well to also pay a visit to the New Zealand Clothing Factory’s, splendid show 0 f Clothing and Footwear at their wellknown store, where they will .find the best value obtainable in all classes of Men’s and Boys’ Clothing. Special attention is also drawn to their enlarged Boot Department, where you can see the finest show of footwear Tor men, women and children.* Never let a day pass without telling someone about the wonderful laboursaving and perfect cleansing qualities of “No Rubbing” Laundry Help. One shilling’packet sufficient for seven weekly washings.—J. M'Neill, Devon Street. •

Have you an invention ? If so, patent jt! Many men spend long hours perfect, ing an idea, only to be jobbed of it by someone else who gets in before them. If yon have an invention—patent it right now! It may mean a fortune!— Consult Henry Hughes,, Ltd., Patent Attorneys, 157 Featherston Street, Wellington. 130

A Dunedin wire states that Mi - . Albert Goldie, representing the Los,Angeles authorities, on Friday conferred with the Union Steam Ship Company’s officials regarding the direct steamer service to Los Angeles. The company agreed to make a connection when steamers are available, meanwhile to co-operate with Los Angeles organisations should American Government steamers be sent here , pending an arrangement as to a regular service.

At the Magistrate’s Court at Wellington on Thursday Charles W. Wilson, sheep farmer, of Wanganui, claimed from Lindsay’s, Ltd., boot importers, the sum of £1 for damages to a pair of trousers which were torn on a projecting nail irt a cage that defendants were unpacking on the _ pavement. Judgment was given for plaintiff for £6 and costs £3 15s, the magistrate .ordering that the whole suit go to the defendants.

The Hon. G. \V. Russell states that the Government intends to allow the Moeraki to bring 250 returned New Zealanders to Wellington. No preference will bo given to returned soldiers and munition workers over the necessitous cases of women, children, and other civilians. It is lioped the number will - be increased. Other people who' desire to- come to New Zealand for business reasons will remain in Australia' until the whole of the stranded New Zealanders have been returned. A welcome home social was given to the returned sohliers connected with the Baptist Church on Friday evening in the Baptist schoolroom. The Rev. A. O. Seivewright, as pastor of the church, officially welcomed the returned soldiers present, and in doing so said ho was sure that the boys -would value home ever so much more now than they did before. After paying a .tribute of warm praise to the brave boys who will never return, he concluded by saying “AVc are glad as a community, as parents and as a church to welcome you back to us, and on behalf of all three, I wish to say ‘Thank you! Thank you!’ ” Mr. Ambury, superintendent of the Sunday -School, voiced the pleasure of the school at the safe return of old scholars.- Mr. Diprose,replied for “the Guests.” The programme was as follows;—Pianoforte duet, Misses E. Honnor and Muriel Gillespie; song, Mr. Richardson; recitation,. ;Miss Gillespie; vocal ‘duet, Misses Campbell (encored); recitation, Mr. Butcher (encored) ; song; Air. Roy Deare (encored); flute solo, Mr. Northern (piano accompanist, Air. F. G. Northern); pianq solo, Aliss D. Leach; song, Alaster R. Hoby; song, Mr. E. G, Johnson. Competitions and games added to the enjoyment of the evening. The decoration of the hall had, been carried out by Aliases Oamp■'bell and Honnor, Mrs. Diprose, and Alessrs. R. Deare and J. Colomanf