The Manawatu Herald. SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 1907. LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXIX, Issue 3769, 3 August 1907, Page 2

The Manawatu Herald. SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 1907. LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS

During the Bishop of Wellington’s brief stay in Foxton, he was the guest of Mr and Mrs Alf. Fraser.

The Taylor-Carrington Company will appear in the local Public Hall on the 13th inst., when they will stage the legendary drama, “ Rip van Winkle.” -

The arrivals in New Zealand during May last numbered 1988 and departures 3T39; The figures for ( the corresponding month last year were 2393 and 2612 respectively.

We give a final reminder of the auction clearing sale of Messrs Saunders Bros.’ dairy herd, which takes place at the farm, Moutoa, on Monday next.

. The services in the, Methodist church to-morrow will be conducted by the Rev. J. Southern. The evening subject will be “ Near Sighted.” The choir will render the anthem rt Bow down thine ear.”

There is a probability, says the Standard, of a new industry being established in Palmerston, Messrs C. McLeod and Co., Soap and Starch Manufacturers, of Napier, having secured the necessary land for a factory site at Awapuni adjacent to the river.

The Governor of Georgia complains that when President Roosevelt recently paid a visit to the Jamestown Exhibition to inaugurate the Georgia building, after delivering his own speech, be repeatedly interrupted speakers with requests to “ cut it short.”

Calif McCoy, ten years old, has confessed at Omaha, Nebraska, that he deliberately killed his mother because she whipped him. The coroner’s jury has returned a verdict of ‘‘Wilful Murder” against the boy.

Whitebait, remarks the Westport Times, has already made its appearance in the Hokitik river. According to the Maori tradition this is an indication of an early spring.

The Rev. F. A. Bennett, in charge of the Maoii mission at Rotorua, made a stirring appeal at St. Luke’s, Rotorua, for financial assistance in mission work. In the course of his sermon he referred to the beggarly pittance, amounting in no case to more than ,£65 per annum, allowed to Maori missioners, who were expected to dispense the same hospitality as the pakeha clergy, who were often reduced to sore straits to make both ends meet. The rev. gentleman is reported to have said “ They work under nothing more nor less than the sweating system ; the word is not to harsh, and I for one will throw my billet as an open protest if the present deplorable state of affairs is not remedied.” On Tuesday last in Rotorua, there .was, says the Chronicle, an illustration of the saying “from the cradle to the grave,” as on the day the Rev. C. A. Tisdall ' chfistefied a sweet little cherub, united' a couple in holy bonds of matrimony, and laid to rest the mortal remains of one of our : respected townsmen. Some strong feeling is being expressed in town, says* the Napier Telegraph, regarding the position of the unfortunate man Thomas Perry Peddle, who is at present confined in goal on a charge of assaulting Mr C. Cutten, sheriff. Peddle was arrested on May 16th and was found guilty at the June sittings of the Supreme Court in Napier. On the application of his counsel, Mr. F. Baume, K.C., sentence was deferred on account of some legal points raised for consideration by the Court of Appeal, Judge Cooper ordering that the prisoner should be confined to prjson, but not under sentence. The Court of Appeal decided these points against Peddle two weeks ago, and he still remains in his unsatisfactory position of confinement in the Napier Gaol. It seems only fair that the Justice Department should see that the man at least receives his sentence without longer keeping him and his friends in the present tantalising position.

Now that the iron horse has invaded the wilds of the King Country one would hardly credit the number of settlers who have lived there the greater portion of their lives without venturing into civilisation. We had a striking illustration of this fact the other day when a representative, of this paper met an old identity in the train, who had never been out of that country since early in the sixties. He volunteered the statement that he was of German extraction and had assisted in making ammunition for the Maoris and was with Te Kooti when he made his last stand against the Pakehas. Till within a few years ago, he was haunted with the belief that the police were lying in wait for him to shoot him down as a rebel. He pointed out two old Maori veterans sitting in the same carriage. The .elder one he descrilied as one of Te Kooti’s blood men; the other had been loyal to the British. Both had fought against each other. Today, thanks to the civilising influence of time, these old men had forgotten their hatred and were inseperable friends. —Mangaweka Settler.

Judgment was given by Mr R. I, Stanford, S. M., at Wanganui in there-hearing of the claim of J. G. . Swan and Co. to recover the sura of £yi 6s 6d from ’Patrick Quinlan, hotelkeeper, of Auckland. The circumstances of the case were unusual, and were as followsOn the 30th of June last defendant was served at Auckland with a summons claiming the above sum, the amount of a p.n. On the following day he forwarded two cheques, one for £ 2O, and another for the latter being post dated— February 19th. The plaintiffs received the cheques on the 4th of February (and in a letter to the defendant informed him on their arrival). On the following day, February sth’, the day set down for the hearing cf the Claim, the matter was heard in Court,' and defendant being unrepresented by counsel or by his own’ presence, judgment was given against him by default. On the 21st February defendant’s premises were entered by a bailiff, this being the first advice that defendant had received of judgment being obtained against him. He had, therefore, to pay the amount info Court although the cheques sent to Swan and Co. had been presented for payment and duly paid. Defendant therefore asked for a re-hearing on the ground that at the time judgment was obtained against him Swan and Co. had already given a receipt for the money, and should hav e intimated this fact at the Court o n the sth of February. The plaintiffs on the other hand held that they had not been paid on the sth of February, as one of the cheques was post dated, and was not payable till the 19th of February. They further held that the letter to the defendnat was not a receipt, but merely a formal acknowledgment of the arrival of the cheques. The S. M. held that the letter was an acknowledgment of the receipts of the cheques, and entered judgment in favour of Quinlan. A four-roomed cottage in Union Street is advertised to-let The National drink of Australasia— WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS. For Children's Hacking Cough at night Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. 1/6 and 2/6

The next meeting of the Manawatu Licensing Bench will be held at Marton on September sth. The fitst pay-night of the Foxton Building Society takes place to-night. Payments start from today.

A Chicago woman has been awarded £ls damagesfor personal injuries sustained by being kissed. The aggressor had a wiry growth of whiskers, which scratched her cheek, and evidence was given that inflammation set in, and the woman suffered much pain. William Rarasauer, a steeplejack, of Elton, Cincinatti, recently climbed to the top of an iron flagstaff, 377 ft above the street, for a wager, and with the Stars and Stripes fluttering beneath him stood on his head on the brass ball on the flagstaff for nearly three minutes.

Mr L. Seifert, who recently made some investigations into the sisal industry has imported 3 or 4 cwt. of the leaves which he intends to put through his stripper. He has also a quantity of seed and a number of small plants which he proposes to plant in order to* see Whether they will grow successfully in this climate.

The Levin Farmer regrets to say that although reports from Wellington concerning Mr F. Barratt have stated that consciousness has returned, his condition is very critical. He knows one and another who visit him, but he cannot converse beyond a sentence or two. The doctor is not pleased with his present condition, and this leads to the fear that his recovery is still very doubtful.

The local Postmaster has been advised as follows ;—Cards ornamented with tinsel, mica, or powdered glass or similar substances are prohibited for transmission through the post unless enclosed in covers. Cards enclosed in envelopes bearing written communications are . liable to letter rates. Without written communications they may be sent as printed matter within N. Z. and United Kingdom or delivery elsewhere at the rate for printed mattter cannot be guaranteed. There will be a great scene upon the Parramatta river to-day when Webb and Towns will row for the championship ot the world. A number of New Zealanders have gone to Sydney to see the match, being much interested in Webb, the New Zealander. The backers of both men are confident, and thousands will line the shores of the well-known river to see this great event/ We pin our faith to the New Zealander. The second Rugby test match New Zealand v. Australia will also be decided. We have made arrangements to get the results through and when they arrive this evening will be posted on our office window. There was a good attendance at the Methodist social on Wednesday evening. The whole programme and refreshments were supplied and presided over by the male members of the congrgation, assisted by friend's. Songs were contributed by Messrs Hoar (Palmerston), Bullard, and Sherratt, two trios by Messrs Betty', Bullard, and Shefratt, instrumental duet by Messrs Rimmer net) and Betty (baritone), ’cello solo by Mr R. Hickson, flute solo by Mr Moorman, and recitations by Messrs Clarice and Hornblow. The accompaniments were played by Mr Moorman. After the concert programme had concluded an adjournment was made to , the schoolroom, where pies and coffee refreshed the inner man. The Rev. J. Southern presided. Mr Tom I*. Mills, of the “ Evening Post ” literary staff, is about to enter into partnership with Mr Pirani ot the “Feilding Star.” ‘‘Torn” was a gully-mate of the writer’s on the N.Z. Times for some time and was considered one of the most. intelligent comps, in the colony. In his comping days he was a contributor to magazines in different parts of the world and acted as a special contributor to some of the best colonial weeklies. Some years ago he joined the “Post” literary staff. We congratulate the “Star ” upon its new pillar and wish our old friend success. Another of the writer’s friends has gone a step higher on the literay ladder in the person of Mr Claude L- Jewell, for six years past editor of the N.Z. Free Lance and a well-known writer of verses, stories and paragraphs for the “Bulletin,” “Lone Hand” and other Australian, and English publications. Mr Jewell has joined the literary staff of the N.Z, Times. Our best wishes follow him. Mr John Davies, of Kereru, advertises for men for bushfelling and drainage. A young man, used to horses, advertisers for employment. Apply this office. Mr P. H. Rae-Howard has 3 cwt. of tea for sale at is 3d and is 4d, per lb. See advt. The poundkeeper advertises a horse impounded. If not claimed will be sold on the Bth inst. The reputation of the Economic dressmaking department is too well known to need comment. Mrs Hamer has made arrangements which will enable her to favourably supervise this department during the coming season.* No matter how long you have suffered from rheumatism, gout, sciatica or lumbago, Rhkumo will cure you. All chemists and stores stock it. Price 2/6 and 4/6. J Recommended by the medical profession—WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS. At Watchorn, Stiles & Co.’s great sale, new season’s millinery from 3s lid to 12s 6d, usually 12s 6d to 455.*

The services in the Presbyterian Church to-morrow will be conducted'both morning and evening by the Rev. G. K. Aitken. The subject will be in the morning “ An Apostle’s testimony,” and in the evening Mr Aitken will continue his series of addresses bn the life and mission of Christ, and their relation to the present day, the subject being ‘‘The Work of Christ and its application to this age.” The choir will render the anthem “ Christ receiveth Sinful Men.” Mr F. E. Jenks advertises for two good paperhangers and a good brush hand. The Borough Council call tenders elsewhere in this issue for kerbing, erection of poundkeeper’s cottage and band practice room. *• For years past,” says Mrs Catherine Weeks, Bowral, N. Si W., “ I have made it a point to always keep Chamberlain’s Cough remedy in my home. Just 1 as soon as any member of my family show symptoms of a cough or cold, I give them a dose and it invariably checks the complaint.” For sale by Gardner and Whibley, Grocers.