LOCAL AND GENERAL

Thames Star, Volume LII, Issue 13670, 12 April 1918, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Thought far to-day: Consider that everything which happens, happens justly.—Marcus Aurelms.

The 37th. reinforcements were on the march from Featherston to Tfemtham. to-day.

It is staged the United States Navy Department has plans far the construction oft a long-range gun, capable—by a sub-calibre plan—of carrying a shell 105 miles, The cold-storage space at the Whakatane freezing works is nearly full', and unless a shipment! is made shortly the works will be compelled to close temporarily.

The Defence authorities state that reservists who are at present under orders to proceed to camp with drafts later than tine 41st Reinforcements may now, if they so desire, join that draft.

Chas. ft. Price gives notice that there is straying on his property at Mat.atoki, one red and white shorthorn cow, branded, also one Jersey . Shorthorn heifer, no visible brands, V piece out of car. Owners can have same on paving expenses. The' Borough Council last night, resolved to call a special meeting for next Thursday for the purpose of taking steps to raise a loan to provide f or' the Borough's contribution towards the cost of t<he ELopu ferry.

The last draft of Cl men have gone to Tauherenikau, -\rhere the 01's are m training. This draft is well up to the standard of past Cl men, and it is expected that the same percentage of "fit" men. will be turned out as previously.

The "AuoklancT City Assessment Court, on Monday, will hear a number o£ objections by owners of hotels, who base their objections om tEe ground tnat the restrictions now in force have lowered the value of -their properties.

An incomplete list shows that there are 291 members of the Auckland Gramma* School Old ,Boyß' Association on active service. Over 700 old Grammar School boys are on active service and to each the Association has sent a gift parcel. '..■. , . S,

A largo meeting of the . Napier branch of the Amalgamated Society of RaiLway Servants carried a resolution protesting against "the Government's inability to deal with tihe cost of living question," and demanding 2s a day increase in wages for married and single employees.

It was resolved -by the Borough Council last night, upon the motion of the Mayor, seconded by Or. Cribb, to grant, a fortnight's leave of absence on full pay to Mr Jackson, Borough foreman. It was considered that Mr Jackson's devotion to duty justified! this recognition of his services.

The shortage of coal in Thames was referred to last night by the Mayor, there being a danger of a coal famine if steps are not taken to avert* it. The shortage of trucks appeared to be the reason wRy coal was so"scarce here, and it was resolved, on the motion of the Mayor, seconded By Gr. Oullen, that the Minister of railways be written to on the siibject.

A gang of workmen is at present employed at Mr H. H. Adams' property at the Big Pump. All the machinery, which has boon there for about 45 years, but out of work for about ten years, is being aiismantlea. Prices's men are* engaged in shifting the engines, and all steel work. This afternoon they were working on the pump engine cylinder, which is supported by stone slabs obtained from'the Hap© Greek. Already a great deal of work has been done in the removal of brick structure, and the total dismantling will' soon be effected.

The arrangements for the autumn show in St. George's schoolroom on 2nd and 3rd May are now-well' in hand. It is experfced the chrysanthemums exhibited will be a fine display, as entries have been promised from all parts of the district and also from Auckland. A glance nt the prizes in the published schedule should also be the means of bringing forth large entries. • All entries clo*p with the secretary,' Mr 3. Hogben, on Tuesday, 30th April. The schedules can be obtained at all grocers, also from any member of the show committee. The stalls at the show will include vegetables, fruit, flowers, cakes, sweets, poultry, butter, needlework, produce, etc.

The late Mr George Henderson, whose funeral takeg pla.ce at Rotorua to-mor-row, resided in Thames practically all lis life till a few years ago, when he moved to Rotorua. Mr Henderson was a young man in the palmy days of Thames, and like a great many more experienced many ups and downs. He took a keen interest in' all objects? for the good of tho town. He was also an active member of the old Naval Band, and tho Foresr tare* Lodge. He was very popular, always Having a genial smile for ©verybody.