LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LX, Issue 16751, 14 October 1916, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Stock of all classes seem to be soaring in value —dream prices some of it seems. At last Waverley sale, yearling steers reached £5 6g 6d —wheyfed at that

For the first time since its inception the directors of a cheese factory in the Waverley district are seriously considering an offer for the season s output. Their determination to consign year after year has been almost ats steadfast as the taws of the Medes and Persians, but this time the temptation was too great.

The recent, warm rains have caused the j country to look wonderfully fresh and green, and never before has it appeared so flourishing. A gardener in Taranaki claims to have had a unique experience. Last summer celery had been sown twice, but not a seed came up. Recently, however, the gardener was surprised to see both of the sowings cortte up, and he has now hundreds of young celery plants. He is an old and experienced gardener and has never had a similar experience.

A wandering horse nearly had a cold and unexpected bath at Westmere a day or two ago. It appears that the animal meandered into the grounds surrounding the Westmere Dairy Go's factory, and in the course of its grazing pursuits it walked over some old timber. Underneath, .however, was a deep w.ell, and as the horse got on to the centre of the boards there was a sudden cr^sh. The timber had given way, and> the horse got the surprise of its life. Its hindquarters went through the boards, but the frightened animal made a desperate effort at recovery, and luckily succeeded in working itg hind legs up again. With an extra acrobatic turn it was then able to get off the danger area, and saved the manager of the factory the unpleasant and perhaps impossible task of fishing the wanderer out of the well. Tiie horse has not been near the place since.

All orders for "Wanganul's Christmas "Smokes for 'Soldiers" must be in by the 30th of this month, to permit of packing and posting in time for the mail which closes here on the Bth November and is due in London in December 10th. Do not wait for the closing date. Order at once. Be 6ure your soldier gets one toi these acceptable gifts—special tin, artistic Xmas greeting label, "from the dear home land," four pings of Havelock tobacco, and five packets of Three Castle cigarettes (green and yellow), stamped ready for posting. Retail value of the gift, 7s. 6d. Cost to the sender, only 3s. Procurable from Messrs Purser and Son, and from Messrs Gibsons and Paterson, or from the Military Hospital Guild. Country orders, with full address of soldier and postal note for 3s. should be addressed Mrs Suisted, Honl Secretary ; Military Hospital Guild, Wangamu." It is satisfactory to see quite a number of our foremost business men :n Wanganui quick to embrace the opportunity of having their premises made thoroughly sanitary, and aJJ. credit to them for putting a new idea to the test. An English manufacture known as "Dutches Fluid" it freely n epped on wood floors or cork linos, destroys ati germs and vermin, including wood rot, moth, silverfish, and fleas. This effect the floors so treated retains for a number of years. Besides being an.active germicide, it has the property of almosc entirely eliminating the dust nuisance. For the next twelve months no preparation is required before sweeping; no need to sprinkle water on a floor so treated, as no tine dust rises while us ing an ordinary broom. A number of testimonials are held from ler.ding business houses in other parts of New Zei'and, who, after having it under observation for from sis to over twelve months, are convinced that ". is a boori to mankind, and fir^t and foremost to business houses. Public bodies who control institutions such as hospitals, schools, public halls, and pieces of entertainment would be acting in th 3 public interest to make themselves fury acquainted with this new rrethod of treating floors. Mr. Paul Bock, the agent's representative, has just arrived in Wanganui and is staying at the Rutland Hotel. He is prepared to arrange for immediate treatment of a limited number of floors during this and next; week, and will furnish estimates if required. Interested parties will kindly arrange for a personal interview or by correspondence as early :.s possible.*

All members of the National Reserve are requested to meet at the Drill Hall on Tuesday morning at 6.30 to escort the 22nd Reinforcements to the railway station. The Garrison Band will also parade at that hour.

The Patriotic Committee are inviting purchasers of a number of gifts, comprising two motor cars, a motorbaat, motor canoe, trap and harness, and a 400-gallon iron tank. Particulars are available from the secretary, Mr M. Hogan, junr.

A public send-off will be given to the men of the 22nd Reinforcements on Monday evening at the Druids' Hall. The Mayor (Mr C. E. Mackay) will preside, and addresses will be given by Messrs^ W. A. Veitch, M.P., and T. B. Williams (chairman of the Patriotic Association.)

The following is the latest company registered in New Z-aaland: Armour and Co., of Australasia, Ltd.; private company; office, Ghristchurch; capital, £20,000, into 4000 shares of £5 each. Subscribers — W. I. Oamoy 3998; W. I. Kingdon, 1; O. T. J. Alpers, 1. Objects:—To carry on the business of meat exporters, etc.

The thermometer at various stations in the Dominion at 9 a.m. yesterday read as follows:— Auckland 61 deg., Manakau Heads 55, Tauranga 66, Taupo 65, Gisborne 57, Napier 61, New Plymouth 53, Pate-a 58, Wanganui 61, Foxton 58, Wellington 52, Westport lie, Greymouth 59, Christchurcb, 54 Timaru 55, Oamaru 57, Dunedih 54, Bluff 48, Que-enstown 55.

Any householder who may have to leave Wanganui before the census enumerator calls for the census paper which is to be filled in to-morrow night, is asked to send it to the Census Enumerator, Post Office, Wanganui. [t may not be generally known that the Act provides for a penalty of £20 in the case of any person who wilfully neglects to furnish the required schedule.

The Taumarunui portion of Group 20's quota of the 22nd Iteinforeements will arrive in Wanganui by train at 1-10 p.m. on Monday. The men will march to the Drill Hall, where they will be billeted. The afternoon will be occupied in routine work. They will attend the public send-off in the evening. Tha quota will leave for camp by the 7 o'clock train on Tuesday morning.

This year's self-denial effort of the Salvation Army closes on the 26th inst, und the local corps is naturally anxious to mako a good showing. To that end liberality on the part of the citizens is necessary, and as the cause is a good cne we feel sure that the response will bo such as vo enable last year's record to bo exceeded. The smallest contributions are welcome, and wili be received with thanks at the Citadel, 26 Wicksteed St.

On Monday the Minister of Public Works (the Hon; W. Fraser) will visit Wanganui and hear a number of deputations at tb.9 Borough Chambers at 10 a.m. A deputation from the recent Railway Conference will wait upon the Minister in connection with the- application for a survey of the proposed link railway between Wanganui and Raetiki. AH the delegates are asked to attend at the Chamber's office «t P a.m. prior to the deptitatione. Other matters of local interest will also probably be brought under tKe notice of the Minister.

Mr R. W. Dalton, H.M. Trade Oom-misiaone-r for New Zealand, concluded his short Stay in Wanganui yesterday, having been busily engaged from the time of his arrival until the moment of Iris departure by yesterday afternoon's train. Mr Dalton, with his wife, came to Wanganui via the river. Mr Daiton speaks in the highest terms of tne beauties of the river and the efficiency of the steamer service. The accommodation at Pipiriki House and the Houseboat struck his as remarkably good, and altogether, said Mr Dalton, "we found the trip most enjoyable; so much so that we have determined to 'do' the river again during the summer months."