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Taranaki Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 16504, 4 August 1919, Page 2

The Durie Hill elevator at Wanganui was officially opened on Saturday afternoon. There is a tunnel 700 feet long, and an electric elevator which carries passengers 216 feet.—Press Association. All interested in education, and particularly secondary education, should not fail to be present at the Technical College tin’s evening, when an address will be given by an expert on, tho subject. Tho steamer Rakaiioa is expected to arrive at New Plymouth about the middle of the week with nearly 700 tons of coal from Greymouth which is to be divided between the railways and the gas company. A very heavy thunderstorm passed over New Plymouth about 11 o’clock on Saturday evening. Tho lightning was exceptionally vivid, and the thunder extremely violent. The storm hung about for half an hour and then moved on. For Bronchial Coughs, take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Take your prescription to the Central Pharmacy (between Morey’s and Mollison’s).

The necessary permit having been obtained, the North Taranaki Hunt will hold its point-to-point steeplechase, meeting at Mr. Los. Birdling’s AVaitara. on Thursday next. The hunt arranged for that day at the Masters’ at Urenui has been postponed until later on in the season.

A worthy record of service in the employ of the Taranaki County Council has been established by Air. John Holmes, who has just resigned from the position of foreman of the AVaitara Riding. In his letter of resignation he sam he had held the position for nearly 25 years, and his father before him for J 7 years. The council decided to-day to forward to the foreman a letter of appreciation of his valued services.

The Taranaki County Council has evidently acquired widespread fame in recent times. ‘‘lnterest has been aroused in this county owing to a newspaper report of now by-laws which hare been passed by your council, and 1 would ho obliged if you would forward mo, a copy.’’ wrote the clerk to tiro. AA'allace Uoiintv Council (Oiago), in a letter which was read at the council meeting to-day.

It was reported to the Taranaki County Council to-day that an agreement had been entered into with the New .Plymouth Borough Council to supply the latter with sufficient metal from the AVaiwakaiho depot, to re-coat the Alain South Road from Johnston's Store to the borough boundary. The use of the comity roller and water-cart was also ta be grunted, if required. The quantity of metal was approximately 1000 cubic yards, and the price 15s per yard.

The Bishop of AVinchester (Dr. Talbot),, whose phrase “poor, starved, trampled, humiliated Germany’’ is exciting some comment, was keen cricketer long after he rose to be a prelate. On one occasion, when lie was at the wickets, the bowling was so wide that lie eventually remonstrated : “Please keep the bowling in the parish.” The next ball struck him plumb on the waistband, whereupon the, bowler jocularly remarked, “I think that's in the diocese, my lord.”

Tim Mayoress wishes to thunk Alcsdnmes Denny Brown. Stanley Shaw, IVrcv Jackson, and James Clarke, for arranging the successful soldiers’ larder lea. on .Saturday afternoon. Over 100 gifts of jams, jollies, chutney, etc., were”received, also a whole cheese from Leppcrlon, sack of potatoes and vegetables from AVhit-o Cliffs, In.,ides many other gifts of vegetables, canned goods, and eggs. Tim soldiers will appreciate the kind thought when they partake of these good filings at the hostel. The, matron will be pleased lo allow visitors over tho hostel each afternoon this week.

Onr readers are reminded of the Star Minstrel Troupe’s troubadour entertainment to lie held in the Good templar Hall on August 14. in aid of St. Alary’s Afart. Seats pan now be booked at C'oUiors- and donations for tho mart ean be left at Mr. Hugh Daily’s office, A.ALB. Buildings, where tickets tor Iho entertainment can also bo obtained.