LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Thames Star, Volume LVII, Issue 15885, 25 July 1923, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The indications are for easterly winds moderate to strong. Weather cloudy to overcast at times, and weather conditions are threatening northwards. Barometer unsteady. Seas moderate; tides good.

Mr C. F. Moutrie, export manager of J. and J. Colman, Ltd., who is on his way through the Dominion, was greatly surprised at the up-to-date methods of New Zealand m regard to infant life protection, which he thought were the most advanced in the world. He also expressed great admiration of the work of the New Zealand Plunket Society and' of Dr. Truby King.

The vitality of some dogs is remarkable (says the Foxton Herald). A wire-haired terrier, owned by Mr J. Weyeth, was run over by a heavy motor car. Its back appeared to have been broken, and it was unable to stand. Its owner put it in a quiet spot and left it. Returning after the lapse of half an hour, the canine barked a welcome, and to all appearances was none the worse foi the accident. For Bronchial Coughs, take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.

On sale everywhere —Taniwha Soap! —lAdvt. PULMONAS PREVENT THE DREADED INFLUENZA. « Influenza is a recurring clanger experience of past years warn us to take precautionary measures this year. Protection lies in keeping Pulmonas in the mouth —two or three each clay, and one upon retiring prevent influenza germs gaining lodgment in throat or chest. Suck Pulmonas slowly and the strong medicinal vapours of beechwood creosote and. soothing balsams are released and inhaled with the breath. The entire respiratory system is thus thoroughly impregnated and guarded. Be prepared—get Pulmonas now. 1/6 and 2/6 at chemists, or post paid from Stacey Bros., Box S"?.. Auckland, upon receipt of price. Trial package sent for 3d in stamps.

Mr Mass'ey Prime Minister of New Zealand, is to be congratulated on the decision of his Government to reintroduce penny postage. This is not the first occasion on which New Zealand has given the lead . to the Empire as a whole, and incidentally it is proof of the soundness of the Dominion’s finances—London Spectator.

On all local bodies a knowledge of finance is requisite j without that a man is little less than a “cumberer of the ground,” and people should always insist on this qualification, as without it they are placing in the hands of novices a business which requires not a little financial acumen in order to escape the rocks and shallows which lie thickly athwart the course o£ local bodies, in common with private individuals. —(Timaru Post).

A few days ago an elderly gentleman walked into the office of the Presbyterian Social Service Association in Dunedin, produced £4l which he said h'e had received as dividends on bonds, and handed over the money as a gift to the association on the one condition that no attempt was made to discover his name. This week Dr Andrew Cameron was given £IOO by a lady who likewise desired to be anonymous, her donation to be the nucleus of a fund for pSroviding an improved heating system for the Ross Home. In a railway carriage recently in London a gentleman of prosperous but unprepossessing appearance was much flattered to see a man opposite him take a notebook out of his pocket, watch him closely, and start vigorously sketching. The young man returned the notebook to his pocket, and the other, getting into conversation said, “Artist, sir, I presume V’ “Well,” said the other, “I suppose I might describe myself as such. As a matter of fact, I design door-knockers.

Lemons and oranges are hi keen demand in Dunedin for persons who are laid aside by influenza, and the supply is decreasing rapidly. The last shipment America was rather smaller than usual, and there may be a seriqus shortage. In the circumstances it is not surprising that at Wellington, the receiving port for American fruits consigned to the South Island, the wholesale price of lemons has risen from 50/- to 60/per double case. Oranges have also firmed in value, navels being quoted wholesale in Wellington at 24/-, and Tahitis at 23/-.

On a gymnasium wall of a Hawke’s Bay Native college appears the following:—“The ideal referee is not yet born. Help the referee and accept his decision graciously. A sportsman is one who plays for the sake of the game who playes for his side and not for himself, a good winner and a good loser, chivalrous towards a defeated opponent, unselfish, and always ready to help others. It is bad form to swank on the field to be noisy, to show off before pals on the line, to applaud one’s side, to lose one’s temper, to delay the game, or grumble about the ground, the referee, or the hall. Play the man always!”

The annual social of the Royal Ancient Order of Buffaloes was held at the lodge rooms on Saturday the 21st inst. Mr L. Coward presiding. A very plbsant evening was spent and various items were contributed by local talent. The musical part of the programme was rendered by William’s Jazz Band and being their first appearance at Thames was much appreciated. The vocal part was supplied by Messrs Woods, Beech, Duffield, Booth, Sutherland, Johnston, Hardman, McElvride, Wells, and Dufty. The toasts of the evening were The King, R.A.0.8. The Thames Rugby Union. Returned Soldiers’, Thames Old Boys Association, Fire Brigade, and local Bodies, The order has made many additions to its membership during /the last few months and it is hoped that socials will take_ place more frequently in the future. For Influenza, take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. The pungent refreshing aroma arising from “NO-RUBBING” Laundry Help suds only further confirms its great scientific sanlitary value.—advt. SANDERS AND SONS’ EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. The unrivalled remedy for colds, influenza, chest complaints, headache, neuralgia, indigestion, rheumatism, SANDERS’ EXTRACT the surest protection from all infections, fever, diptheria, meningitis, SANDERS’ EXTRACT, the great healer of burns, wounds, ulcers, sprains or skin diseases. SANDER’S EXTRACT, proved at the Supreme Court of Victoria to contain antiseptic and healing substance not present in other Eucalyptus preparations.

Your children’s health demands that the greatest care be exercised in selecting a cough medicine for them. It must be one that contains nothing injurious. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is THE medicine for babies. It has been officially declared free from all narcotics. This makes it the safest cough medicine procurable for children of all ages.—Sold by all chemists and storekeepers.