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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXX, Issue 3783, 28 January 1908, Page 2

The infant child of Mr and Mrs Geo. Whibley is lying in a very precarious condition.

Messrs Gardner and Whibley advertise a large consignment of Mason’s jars in all sizes for sale at bargain prices. Mr R. Goodin, of Nireaha, caught a trout in the Mangataiuoka river, the other day, which weighed iq^lbs. The Mauawatu County Council invite tenders for supply and delivery of 350 yards of metal on Foxtou, Shannon, and Elkins’ Motuiti roads.

Mr Burling, well known in the Wairarapa, and now living near Waikauae, is 107 years oi age. Beyond failing eyesight, he enjoys excelk-nt health, and at a recent wedding was as gay as the young ones.

Ford Kitchener’s sister-in-law, widow of Arthur Kitchener, while suffering from insomnia, climbed through a port-hole of the steamer Magdalena, at Colon, and was drowned. She was about to visit Colonel Kitchener (Ford Kitchener’s brother and heir-presumptive) at Jamaica.

If the present rate of increase continues, and is not interrupted by a big movement of population to Australia or elsewhere, the Re-gistrar-General expects that by the middle of this year the Dominion’s population will total 1,000,000. This is including the Cook Group. The Flingamite syndicate has the offer of the services of another diver under consideration, and if other matters can be arranged (says the Auckland Star) the Claymore will be despatched for the Three Kings at an early date. A Scotch professor was advocating the advantages of athletic exercises. * ‘ The Roman youths, ’ ’ he declared, “ used to swim three times across the Tiber before breakfast. ’ ’ Observing a smile on the face of one of his students, the professor demanded ; “Mr McAlister, why do you smile ? - We shall be glad to share your amusement.” “I was just thinking, sir,” the student replied, “that the Roman youths must have left their clothes on the wrong bank at the end of their swim.”

. A wealthy Frenchman named Pierrecourt, whose hobby was giants, died in 1901 and left to the town of Rouen, nearly £500,000, condition on the founding of an annual prize of £4OO to bless the union of two giants, whose mission was to be the re-peopling of France. The disinherited relatives refused to be enthusiastic about giants, and strove to quash the will. The municipality offered them a lump sum of £120,000 in settlement of all claims, which was eagerly accepted. But as no giants were hunted out, the municipality next decided to found an institution whose object should be the protection, preservation, and improvement of the human species. Then, however, the executors set up a claim for £80,006 as registration fees. This claim the municipality thought to have had reduced, but the Court has decided against it. The outlook for giants seems to be getting worse and worse.

A cook, housemaid or two lady helps are advertised for. Oats are quoted at 2s 2|d to 23 at the Bluff.

The local poundkeeper inserts an "impounding notice in this issue. Twenty new infants were admitted at the local State School yesterday.

The local State school opened yesterday, after the summer vacation, with an attendance of 224, Mr J. R. Stansell reports holding a very successful sale of goods at Foxton on Saturday in the assigned estate of Mr Wearne.

The Dyck’s picture, “ The Elevation of the Cross, stolen from the Courtrai (Belgium) Church, was found in a gipsy’s van at Bruges..

The New Zealand professional footballers were again defeated on Saturday last in the match against Northern Union, played at Leeds, by 14 points to six. At the local Police Court yesterday morning, before Alex. Cockburn, Esq., J.P., John O’Connor, charged with drunkenness, was fined 5s and ordered to quit the town forthwith.

We regret to record the death of the infant child of Mr and Mrs E. Page which took place at their residence, Cook St., after a lengthy illness, on Sunday last. The interment took place this afternoon.

At the Palmerston SJ.M. Court yesterday, William Waugh, on re. mand, was charged with having wounded Constable Connor with intent to do grievous bodily harm. After hearing lengthy evidence accused was committed for trial. An error occured in the advertised date of Catholic Bazaar. This monster bazaar is to be opened by Mr John Stevens, M.P., in the Town Hall, on Wednesday, the 12th February, not on the 10th, as previously advertised.

Luther Martin. Murray appeared on remand at Dannevirke yesterday, charged with stealing too sheep, the property of Hare Nepe, near Norswood, and others. After the hearing of evidence, it was held that a prima lacie case had been made out. The Bench fixed bail at the accused in £SO and two sureties of ,£250 each. Bail was lorthcoming. Our Moutoa. corespondent writes that some excitement was created in that locality last week when two females decided to settle a difference by resorting to “firsticuffs.” The “ go ” was extremely willing while it lasted, although the “clinches” were not in accordance with the recognised rules of the game. Both combatants got a severe mauling.—Advance Moutoa.

The lack of interest taken in the local rowing club is evidenced by the scandalous condition of the boats, which are left outside the shed. The door is not fastened, and the boats are allowed to be used by any one who happens to come along. Never since the club has been formed has its material and affairs been so carelessly controlled. A meeting of members should be called at once, in order to put the club’s affairs on a more satisfactory footing. Fighting consumption is a subject that always attracts considerable attention. The open air treatment is hardly past its trial stages, and results are awaited with eager interest. Gratifying success has been met with at the Otaki Sanatorium. During the last month six patients were discharged as cured, and four of them have returned to work. , Four more patients will be discharged within the next few days. Consequent on these discharges there will be several vacancies for new patients at the Sanatorium. —Wellington Post,

Some say that Maoris are not enterprising. It depends what the enterprise is for.- Complaints are made at Rotorua that the Maoris ,are monopolising the local tennis courts. The Rotorua Times says: “ Out of three sets playing at any one time, one can safely bet that two are Maoris, and out of ten people waiting for a court nine are pakehas. This arises from the Maoris making up permanent quartettes, ready to walk on the courts at a moment’s notice, while the visitors find it takes up some time to get a set ready.” We regret to have to record the death of the eight and a - half months old daughter of Mr and Mrs A. W. Bradley, which took place after a very brief illness, on Sunday night last. On Friday night the child was apparently well, and its sudden decease was a great shock to the parents, as the little one was a particularly healthy baby. The immediate cause of death was pneumonia. Much sympathy is expressed for the sorrowing parents. The funeral took place this morning, and the ceremony at the graveside was conducted by the Rev. Mr Y oung-W ood ward. At Madrid, Senor Heliodoro Rojas, a Judge of the Supreme Court and a writer of merit, is being tried for attempted murder. In January of last year he followed a lady as she left the theatre with her son, declared his love for her, and shot her Son with a revolver. The son only recovered after a long illness. Rojas was arrested, and doctors declared him insane. Rojas, however, declares that he is sane, arid is conducting his own defence. He pleads in extenuation the “ force of passion fanned by a lovely woman’s coquetry.” In one of his recent books Rojas remarks that there is no longer any need for railway sleepers, and suggests that the rails be supported instead on the heads of the people through whose country the line passes. ; !: i ri ,,: : Mi ( -Hi-M v i-lifii'

A lost saddle cloth is ■advertised i for. The Rev. Mr Southern advertises - ' a horse, gig and harness for sale. A local Chinese storekeeper put I up his shutters to-day. Mr E. Healey, chemist, has now taken up his residence at his pharmacy, in Main St. Settlers throughout the district are calling out for rain, but there are no indications of the drought breaking up. Foxton theatre-goers have been well catered for of late, and they will no doubt appreciate a spell for a short period. Wighton’s, the well-known Palmerston N. nurserymen, insert an advertisement in this issue. It appears on the fourth page. A few summer costumes at the Economic, Foxton, from 8s 6d each. Secure one now, and save disappointment.* The Howard-Vernon Company created a very favourable impression with Foxton theatre-goers in the production of “A trip to Chinatown.” They can rely upon a bumper house when they pay a return visit. Miss Cdghlan, who was awarded for breach of promise at Dublin recently, gave the following account of her courtship:— “ He said : ‘ I suppose you have a large fortune ?’ I said: * I have “He said: ‘Will you give yourself to me, darling ?’ I said : ‘ Yes, dear. ’ ” A quiet wedding was celebrated to-day when Mr J. Young, son pf Mrs R, Andrews, was united to Miss E. Thomas, grand-daughter of Mr and Mrs Leask. The ceremony took place at the residence of the bridegroom’s parents. The Rev. Mr Aitken was the officiating minister. Mr Cameron, the organising Secretary of the Anti - Asiatic League, has drawn the attention of the local Sanitary Inspector to the condition of the Chinese quarters in the southern end of the borough, and describes them as a positive disgrace to any civilised community. Mr Perreau’s little child narrowly escaped choking this afternoon. It apparently swallowed something which caused an irritation followed by violent coughing. Medical assistance was at once obtained, and the child’s condition had slightly improved as we go to press. WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS.—A' tonic that has stood the test of years. , Persistent coughs tilat . continue through the spring and summer usually indicate some throat and lung trouble and it is a serious mistake to neglect them. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is famous for its cures of coughs of this nature, and a few doses taken in time may save a doctor’s bill and perhaps years of suffering. For sale at Gardner and Whibley’s, Grocers. Weekly English Mail Service.'—A steamer will leave Wellington for Sydney every Friday, and will connect with mail leaving Sydney for v London on Tuesday evening. Your storekeeper or chemist sells Rheumo at 2s 6d and 4s 6d.