LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXX, Issue 438, 6 October 1908, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The annual meeting of the Manawatu Rowing Club will be held in Perreau’s rooms on Monday next, 12th inst., at 8 p.m. We have received a typewritten unsigned statement in reference to supplying cadet corps with blank ammunition, and under the circumstances cannot publish same.

Mr. Newman, Oppssitiou candidate, will address the electors at Himatangi, in the schoolhouse at 8 p.m. to-morrow (Wednesday). Ladies are specially invited to be present.

The Rev. I. Jolly, M.A., moderator of the Foxton charge, conducted services in the local Presbyterian church on Sunday. His discourses were much appreciated by both congregations. As will be noticed by advertisement, it is proposed to form a crib, euchre, and whist club in Foxton. The recent crib tournament is likely to te the outcome of several more being played against neighbouring clubs. We hope Jm, our Saturday’s issue to report*lPsuccessful meeting. With our present issue we distribute a pictorial fashion circular from Messrs C. M. Ross and Co., of the Bon Marche, Palmerston North, showing some of the latest fashions as now on display at this up-to-date emporium of fashion, where a most extensive stock of new goods are now opened up and ready to select from.* Refused compensation for a cut finger, a domestic servant left her situation without notice, and wrote the following letter to her late mistress : —“ Madam, The cut is worst. The doctor says I have cut the spinal cord of my little finger. If you do not immediately send me 5s a week I shall insult your solicitor.” Ladies’ hosiery of infinite variety and exceptional quality, is offered.by the Te Aro House Coy,, Wellington, this week. There appears in our advertising columns in this connection, a great amount ot information of interest to ladies It is to be noted that the prices are special to country customers, and that it is wise to write early, so getting the benefit of the fullest selection.* Mr Field wants to know from the Postmaster-General whether he will, before- land becomes any clearer, reserve suitable sites for the post offices at Porirua, Paremata, Paraparaumu, Rikiorangi, Ohau and other growing places along the Manawatu line, with a view to building on the same as the volume of business at such places respectively may warrant. About a dozen cows, owned by Balclutha residents, were badly affected through eating laurel leaves, which had been deposited on the rubbish heap on the reserve. The vet. who was called in to see one of the animals pronounced it to be a case ot narcotic poisoning, which could result from eating laurel leaves (broadleaf variety). It was a dark and dismal night just before the present moon came in (says the Hunterville Express). The two street lamps were extinguished as it was near the midnight hour. A beery wayfarer fondly clutched the lamppost and muttered ” Yes I’ll strike out the top line,” and then he collapsed, Constable Grey came across that wayfarer a little while after, and as he tucked the blankets into his patient’s back, the latter remarked ‘‘Yes I want to strike out the top line, but I’ve lost my bally pencil.”

White Dresses :—All the trouble of the wash tub is forgotten in the pleasing thought that you are looking at your best in white. We have received information from the highest of fashion authorities that during the coming summer season white will be very much in favour, and really nothing looks better, or more refreshing on a hot, sultry day than a dainty toilette of white lawn or muslin. Ladies are invited to personally inspect our splendid stock of white dress goods or if unable, to write for samples which will be posted free of charge. C. Smith, Ltd., direct importers, next Post Office, Palmerston North.

Referring to the case of the Maori who has been discharged from the leper station on Quail Island, Dr. Mash inlormed a Press reporter that the young man had been cured of his malady by the nastin treatment, which the doctor explained bad been introduced some time back by Professor Deyoke Pasha, of Constantinople, where be is in charge of a leprosy institute. The treatment, which consists of an injection of a culture of the bacillus of leprosy, which acts in much the same way as tuberculin, has been followed with considerable success. Dr. Mason, who had been in communication with Professor Deycke, applied the nastin treatment to the patients isolated on Quail Island with very satisfactory results. The Maori has now been discharged as cured, although the disease has left its mark on his hands and his feet. The white man, who has now been on the island for over two years, has benefited very greatly by the treatment, and shows a wonderful improvement in his condition.

Mr\V, Cox, Humffray Street Ballarat Vic., writes: “I have been a great sufferer from rheumatism and having obtained the greatest relief by the use of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm I cannot speak too highly of ij. Whenever I feel the rheumatism pains coming on, I give the affected parts a few applications and it always arrests the attack. 1 know several people who have used Chamberlain’s Pain Balm and they all speak in the highest praise of it.” For sale everywhere. Wolfe’s Schnapps — A tonic that has stood the test of years,

The Rev. H. Mason, the unique water-finder, has promised to visit the Colyton and Aorangi districts next month.

Mr Hector • McLecd, -who has done much exploring of the sandhills at Miramar and Seatown, has just been successful in securing some leg bones and part of the pelvis of a small noa. The bones of the bird were found associated with Maori adzes and chisels in a cave near which some workmen were quarrying. Two caves at Karaka Bay have been discovered, which are expected to yield some interesting relics.

AH the tul t railways in London except the Central stopped for several hours on Saturday afternoon owing to a break-down at the Chelsea station. Weird scenes occurred in the tunnels. All the passengers alighted from the lines by means of ladders and walked to the stations. There was no panic amongst the passengers, who were assured that the live rail was not dangerous until the power was restored.

The Australian champion boxer, Squires, who recently fought the world’s champion, Burns, of America, in Sydney, arrived in Auckland on Sunday by the Sydney boat. He is coming here under engagement to Messrs McMahon and Carroll, to appear in connection with the biograph pictures of the Burns-Squires fight; and he is to describe the contest as the pictures of the various stages are displayed.

A comparison between the house rents paid in Wellington and in the neighbourhood of London is made by the lady writer of the Wellington Post. She says : A recent dweller in this costly city is now luxuriating in a charming house on the banks of the Thames, set in a beautiful garden that slopes to the river. It has four reception rooms and bedrooms in proportion. Rent per annum ! Wellington people cannot get a moderately convenient sevenroomed villa for less than a year.

The New Zealand Government are desirous of making a change in the design of the flag which the Governor of New Zealand flies when on board ship. This flag is the Union Jack with a laurel wreath in the centre having within it the stars of the Southern Cross. The Government desire, in connection with the change of the designation of this country from colony to Dominion to substitute a wreath of fern leaves instead of laurel leaves, the flag remaining otherwise as it is at present.

There is a panic in the. rabbit trade in Paris because fifteen rabbits inoculated with various deadly diseases are missing from the Audral Hospital, and no one knows whether they are alive or dead. The rabbits belonged to the laboratory of the hospital, and were kept for experimental purposes. Most of them were inoculated with smallpox and tuberculosis, A most careful search is being made for them, but it is feared that some of them may have been killed and eaten. Meanwhile no one is buying-rab-bits.

Home cookery is an important feature of domestic economy, and many are expert in one or more of its branches. Every year a goodly number compete;’ i the classes provided at the Manawatu A. and P. Show. Prizes are offered for home-made bread, scones, cakes of all kinds, sandwiches, jam tarts, besides, pickles, sauces, marmalade, fruit syrups, and home-made wines. In farmers’ butter there are two classes with prizes of £6 attached thereto. Children have not been overlooked, three classes being stated for oven scones, cakes, and sweets. Altogether 35 classes appear in the schedule, with a liberal allotment cf prize money. Free copies of the schedule can be had at the Association’s office, Cuba Street, Palmerston North.

A twelve year-old schoolboy, Anthony Spidy, unwittingly dug his own grave in a sandpit at Eeyland, near Preston (England), last month. He began digging in the sand early in the afternoon, and excavated a deep cave, in which he seated himself. He invited two friends who were passing at the time, to join him in “a game of Robinson Crusoe.” They declined, and went on their way. Some time afterwards they returned, and, noticing that Spidy was not in the sandpit, called at his house. Spidy had not come home and, shortly after seven, the sand-pit was searched, when it was found that the “cave’’had collapsed and buried the boy, who was dead, beneath five tons of sand.

There was considerable excitement in Picton last Tuesday, says the Press, when word was received that the whalers at Te Awaiti had succeeded in capturing a “ right ” whale—the first of the season. It was first sighted at seven o’clock in the morning, by Mr James Norton, from the Flat Rock, at the Heads. Two boats were quickly manned by Messrs Jackson and Norton, who rowed out to the Heads and waited for the whale to come in with the tide. At an opportune moment the harpoon was hurled into the body of the monster, and it was spouting blood within two or three minutes. It made desperate efforts to escape, but once the man with the lance got to work, its struggles gradually became weaker, and about two hours later it was quite dead. The “kill,” which took place near Okukuri, was, witnessed by practically every resident of Te Awaiti. The estimated value of the whale is about £BOO.

Most of the Jewish business houses iin Wellington were closed yesterday, the occasion being the Day of Atonement. The Feast of Tabernacles will be observed on Saturday and Sunday next. Special services are beipg held at Synagogue in connection with these special days of religious observance.

A return presented to the House of Representatives shows that during the five years—from August, 1903. to August, 1908 —9,352,183 superficial feet of Oregon pine was imported into New Zealand. The importations of the same timber also included 6,171,719 latches and shingles, 4,500 pailings, and thirty round logs, the last named being imported during the past year. Of the total quantity of‘ordinary timber 6,9x4,734 feet came into the Dominion during the past year. The Chinese in Australia, who are well aware, apparently, that the education test is to be applied in New Zealand on and after October 23, are flocking to this country. Three intercolonial steamers which arrived in Wellington last week brought 43 Chinese, including 30 new-comers, who paid a total of £3OOO in poll tax. Last week the alien arrivals numbered 24, mostly new-comers. It is reported that there are more Chinese waiting in Australia to embark for New Zealand than the steamers can carry. The vessels are allowed to bring only one Chinese passenger to every 200 tons of net tonnage.

In connection with the Meikle the Otago Daily Times learns on good authority that a new and interesting development is presently to be expected. Lambert, the man who was convicted of perjury after the liberation of Meikle, and served some years in gaol, has, it is stated, discovered documents which go to prove that he was not guilty of the charge brought against him. He has not yet definitely decided upon what action he will take, but it is understood that he contemplates petitioning Parliament for redress this session or next. He does not propose to seek monetary compensation for wrongful imprisonment, but efforts will be made in the direction of clearing his name. The Lone Hand for October is to hand, and is as bright and chatty as any of its predecessors. The new serial “ The Commonwealth Crisis” is begun. It is of xj.o serials submitted, of which ten were publishable, and the editor says it is more than a story, it is a work. The author is Charles H. Kirmness, and the'subject is a partly peaceful invasion of the Northern Territory in 1912, by Japan. Tv.o portraits of the champion charmers, of New South Wales and Victoria respectively are shown. There is an interesting article by Beatrix Tracy, who has for twelve months been making personalexcursions as. the “Woman in Industry,” into women’s work. Miss Tracy advances the startling but sustainable argument that the status of the industrial woman is comparable with that of the savage’s wife slaves. She concludes that this condition is bad for the race, the production of which is woman’s proper work. The short stories are of the sensational type. A new feature is world politics, to which writers in London, Montreal, and the Yellow East will presently contribute.