LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXIX, Issue 3744, 29 January 1907, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

The shorthand class will recommence in the old schoolhouse on Thursday, 31st inst., at 7 p.m. There is very , little hope of a settlement being effected between the flaxraills employees and employers and the dispute will go before the Arbitration Court. ■ The Debaters and Foxton cricket teams will indulge in a practice match to-morrow in the Park. All members are requested to put in an appearance. The Cabinet has decided to suspend for six months negotiations re wireless telegraphy in order to give the Premier an opportunity ot enquiring into the latest developments when in England. “ You were 60 years of age, and single, and then married a widow after a month’s acquaintance. You deserved all you got,” said Mr Bishop S. M., to a defendant in a maintenance case, after he had detailed the troubles he had suffered through his wife’s bad temper.

Give us wealth in cows.—This is one of the sayings of Buddha, the Hindoo god “1 charge you, O my sons, to follow a herd of cows, quaffing the dust raised by their feet by day and at night lie down and guard them. O thou mighty India, make our pastures wide ; give us wealth in cows.” A short time ago a Rahotu farmer could not get hoine to assist at the milking, and it was left to his wife and four children. They milked 131 cows, separated the milk, aud fed iao calves. When a man has a wife and family like that he should soon become a butter king.

Captain Willis, of Christchurch, who as representative of the London Salvage Association has been watching the Elingamite treasure seeking operations, says the successful syndicate still has permission to operate on the wreck, and no doubt further efforts at the salvage will be made with every prospect of success. What effect does water drinking by cows have on their milk yield ? Judged by the result of experiments carried out in England, the more water a cow drinks, the less milk she will yield, and therefore the smaller the consumption of water, the greater the yield of milk.

The results of a number of experiments in feeding cattle go to show that as a rule there is sufficient nutriment in grass to produce the best results in milk s yield, and that the feeding of concentrated food does not increase the quantity of milk produced nor does it have a beneficial effects on its quality. A meeting of the creditors of H. S. Izard, solicitor, was held at Greytown on Thursday. The statement of the accountant showed'that the private expenditure of-the bankrupt during the last three years amounted to £9OOO and ,£16.654 losses on betting. A resolution confirming the action ofMr Chennells, Deputy Assignee, was passed.

A singular coincidence is reported from Drogheda. Recently the wives of two brothers, named Donnelly, employed at a local factory, gave birth to twins, all boys The grandfather and grandmother, as well as the great-grandfather and great-grandmother of the children are all alive. The four babies are to receive the names of the evangelists Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. —Acts and Romans follow on.

As showing what can be done on xoo acres of - land a New York dairyman writes as follows to the American Agriculturist“l have 107 acres of good land, on which I keep 40 Jersey cows, 6 horses and some young stock. During the last year I have averaged a little more than n,ooolbs. of butter per year- I have bought no feed except bran and middlings. I usually raise about ten acres of wheat, which last year averaged 37 Yz bushels per acre. I fatten from 20 to 60 hoggets each season. Some years I am obliged to buy a part of the corn necessary to finish them off. I keep three men and one boy all the time.

Mr Bferthold,. music teacher, notifies that he will commence his 1907 terra on Monday next, Feb. 4th. A few vacancies.

The N. Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. advertise their stock list for the next Himitangi sale on Feb. 4th.

The N.Z. Times will now have no fewer than three of its directors in the Upper House, and one of its largest shareholders in addition. Constable Dixon, of the local police force, has been granted leave of absence to compete in .the wrestling events at the Hawke’s Bay Highland Society’s Caledonian gathering at Napier on the 13th February. The outward bound San Francisco mail from Auckland has been postponed till Sunday 3rd February 1907. The mail will close at Foxton post office at 8 a.m. on Saturday, 2nd February 1907. Messrs J. B. Clarkson Ltd. have just received a cable from their principals the “Enfield Cycle Coy ’’ to shortly expect Mr Liddle who is touring round the world on a ; Royal Enfield Girder Model Bicycle, to arrive in New Zealand. He will be touring through this country.

At the local S.M. Court .yesterday morning before , Messrs Alf. Fraser and.A. Cockburn, J’s.P., James Collingwood, for (being illegally, on the premises of Thomas Lee, was sentenced to fourteen days hard labour. A prohibition order was granted against Michael O’Reilly. The Rev. Mr Leach conducted the evening service at All Saints Church on Sunday. He visited a number of his old parishioners yesterday prior to his departure for Pahiatua. The Rev. Mr Leach has been transferred to Hokitika where he will take up His new duties next month. The best wishes of local residents will follow him to his new charge.

Our representative approached Mr Frankland to ascertain whether it was his intention to offer himseli as a candidate for the Mayoralty this year. Mr Frankland said he will be pleased to do his utmost at all times for the ratepayers and the advancement of the borough but his health, although much improved, would not allow of his undertaking the Mayoral duties at present.

The appointment of Mr Hamilton Gilmer, ex-publican, to the Legislative Council, says the Hawkes Bay Herald Wellington correspondent, as a representative of Commerce, “ was a tremendous surprise. While the names of the other Wellington nominees were last night received with applause, the announcement of Mr Gilmer’s appointment as a representative of commerce was received with a solitary ‘ Hear,, hear.’ Mr Gilmer ,has never taken any active interest in politics, or, even in local government.” A most interesting ceremony took place in Palmerston to-day when the statue of Te Peeti Te Awe Awe, recently erected in the Square, was .unveiled with much eclat. The unveiling ceremony was performed by the Hon Mr J. Carroll, the Native Minister. The ceremony was arranged by Ereni Te Awe Awe and the members of the Rangitane, Hapu. A banquet was held after the ceremony at which a large number of guests including well-known settlers, and natives were present. Mr Massey, Leader of the Opposition, speaking about the Legislative -appointments, expressed disappointment at the selection, holding that those appointed should, if possible have had Legislative experience and possess the confidence of the public. He singles out Mr Samuel, of New Plymouth, as an acquisition to the Council, but holds that, generally provincial representation and the population basis have not been considered in making the appointments. Auckland he holds to have been badly treated with but one country representative, and considers that the selection made presents another strong argument in favour of an elective system. What it is claimed will be the largest flaxmill in the colony is about to be established at Makerua by the A. and L. Seifert Flaxdressing Company, Ltd. An estate of some 3800 acres has recently been purchased, adjoining the Manwatu Railway Company’s line, and the mill will go up almost immediately. It will be supplied, says the “ Standard,” with the most up-to-date machinery procurable, the power being obtained from producer gas engines. Instructions have been given to Mr West, architect, to prepare plans of the necessary buildings. In addition to the cottages for the men, there will be a reading room, dininghall and billiard-room. Drainage will be to a sceptic tank. Interest Awakened.

Interest awakened everywhere the marvellous cures of cuts, burns, and wounds with Dr Sheldon’s Magnetic Liniment. Price Is 6d and 3s. Obtainable at E. Healey’s, chemist, agent.