LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Waikato Times, Volume 87, Issue 13269, 26 August 1916, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

We do squint, each through his loophole, and then dream broad heaven is but the patch we see. The Board of Education has authorised improvements to be made to the school and teacher's residence at Gordonton.

The Whatawhata School Committee will be pleased to learn that the Board of Education has decided to authorise the erection of a new shelter shed at the school.

A correspondent from Frankton writes: "We read in your valuable issue of yesterday that 'we understand that a penny-in-the-slot telephone wdl shortly ho erected in the Hamilton Post Office'; can you please say why Frankten Junction Station and Frankton Junction Post Office are ignored?" The Cambridge Co-operative Dairy Company is now paying up to 3s each for good calves' veils, delivered at the Hautapu factory in dry condition, free from fat and putrid matter. The company also undertakes the testing of cows for butter-fat for the coming season, free of charge, hut the suppliers have to find their own bottles and boxes, which may he obtained from the company at cost price.

A sailor who pas present at the Jutland battle said: "We saw somofrinny things. The guns were car-snlitting, hut I was sure I could hear a lot of men laughing. When I asked what they were laughing at, one replied, 'Look at tlie old Warspite!' She was careering through the water with a Germrn submarine hooked right up to her ram. It was like a big dog with a salmon in its mouth."

An idea of the extent to which the claims of the patriotic funds have grown in Hamilton, was given by the treasurer, Mr Gray, at a meeting of the Soldiers' Club, last night. In April last, he said, the total claims amounted to £3l per month, but during the present month they had risen to the extent of £BB. It was mentioned that the local committee had experienced very little difficulty with duplicate claims and that it was pleasing to know that in a number of cases where relief had been granted, the men, on finding they could do without it, had informed the committee to this effect. The son of Canon T. A. Hamilton, of Fendahon, writing from France, says: 'You talk of Anzac Day and how people seem to have already forgotten. Good heavens, the people of New Zealand have not the faintest notion of what war is like. If they could only see the horrors of it; if they could see civilised women and children blown to smithereens like I have, why there would not be a man left in New Zealand who could carry a rifle. These poor people—you are not helping at all—are doing our share. They have all lost husbands and brothers, and yet they are fighting still. If you could only witness the fear in which they hold the Germans. Many have seen atrociouß things, and yet we read in New Zealand, papers that recruits are not coming up fast enough. Why don't the women do their brttf Let them do without the slackers to play around with, and make them do their bit. Every weekly paper that comes has pictures of plenty of men standing about amongst the women at some carnival or other.. Oh, it makes a fellow sick Whenever one hears the best are getting smashed. Straff them all!" Still arriving—-new varieties of Women's Fancy Top Boots in all colours, from the best English and American makers. We advise you to see our window show, the finest' selection ever shown in; New Zealand, and we have all sizes in «tock from 18s 6d to 35* -*. pair Js ■ •:;^ rS .; v* ** '

The anti-shouting regulations will come into operation on Monday next. The applications for war loans debentures in the Auckland postal district to date show a total ot over £4(32,000.

A lieanian, J. C Tonkin, has been reported missing at Wairoa, Hawke's da v.

v\e acknowledge receipt of £1 from Mrs o. t>. .-coit and 6s from "Colonial ' i,u ue.ia.t oi tne distressed family.

Two brothers, members of ifie Christadelphian taitii, in Uuutdin, were granted exemption uom military service on tne ground Mat it is contraiy to their rc.igious belief.

Ihirty-three men enrolled at the Auckland recruiting station yesterday, and or that number 17 were accepted, eiglit were deferred, and eight were rejected. I luce were iiom No. 4 Group. In to-day's issue an advertisement appears calling r,ne members of the \ iciona League together on Tuesday next at 3 p.m. The business is important, and it is hoped that every member of the League will make a point of attending.

An unusual and serious charge was brought against Emily Amelia Callaghan in the Ponce Court, Palmerston, yesterday that, on or about August 22, she attempted to extort £IOOO from A. R. Buchanan, by means of a document containing an accusat.on that he criminally asaulied Nellie Callaghan, aged 15. Accused was remanded till Mondav on bail of £IOO.

A special meeting of the Hamilton Domain hoard was field last night to consider the attitude of the Minister of Lands in refusing to sanction the exchange of certain domain belt foist. Andrew's golf links. After a full discussion, in which all the speakers expressed tncmselves in favour of the exchange, it was agreed that Mr Swarl.i ick should go to Wellington to interview tiie Minister on the matter.

Mr 1). G. Clark, Commissioner of Taxo,s, has informed Mr J. A. Young, member for Waikato, thai ho will visa Hamilton on Thursday next in connection with matters in regard to the new taxation. The afternoon will he devoted to private interviews, hut in the evening Mr Clark will he pleased to meet the public at the Town Hall, when the various terms of taxation will be lreely explained, and he will be glad to answer any questions on matters connected therewith. "Kitchener in India, with some yarns from the Jungle,'' is the title of a lecture to be given by the Rev. E. Palgrave Davy .Superintendent of the New Zealand Children's Mission) on Monday next at 7.30 in the Scout's Hall, Frankton Junction. The Mayor ot Frankton (Mr F. Jolly) will preside. Admission is by a silver coin. This lecture should he interesting, for, we understand that Mr Davy was a near neighbour of Karl Kitchener during the seven years he was Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army. Considerable excitement was created in Victoria street, Hamilton, to-day shortly after noon by a horse ati ached to a spring- cart in which a small lad spread-eagled on the bottom holding on for dear life careering down the street. Just opposite the Times Buildings the runaway collided with another vehicle, the driver of which was thrown on to the roadway, but without receiving any injury. Thijs enabled the runaway which had broken away by the hospital to be caught, and the little chap was rescued none the worse for his exciting ride beyond a scare. In connection with the sending of presents to our lads at the front, a military officer who has been in Egypt, has suggested to us that it would be a good )scheme for the people of Waikato to send the parcels addressed to the O.C. of the Waikato regiments (4th Waikato Mouuteds and the 16th Waikato Infantry). The parcels would then be distributed amongst the boys from this district, and it would be tangible evidence that they are kept in remembrance by their neighbours and acquaintances. This method has been adopted by the residents of Kawhia, and has been found to work admirably, as while the men appreciate gifts from any source they naturally value those most which come from their own friends. A friendly little note is always acceptable, and lielps to relieve the monotony of the life of the men. Asked as to what constitutes the best gifts the officer replied, '•sweets." If cake is sent it should be well packed to prevent perishing; good quality jam is nearly always welcome, but lollies are especially so.