LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXI, Issue 462, 26 June 1909, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr Tuck says the “ takings ” at the sculling race on Tuesday last amounted to about

The order of reference of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the police force will be submitted to Cabinet early next week. Mr D. Nicholas, one of the oldest residents of the Feilding district, died on Thursday, at the age of 70. He was for many years a builder and contractor, and was afterwards supervisor for bridges and other public works. A presentation to the Hon. C H. Mills, M.L.C., by his former constituents! was made in the Pioton Town Hall, and took the form of a purse of upwards of £so ■ A cable message from London records the death of Sir James Jacoby, the Liberal member for Mid-Derbyshire. The deceased, who was 57 years of age, was a lace manufacturer. He had represented his constituency in Parliament since 1885.

At the Showground on Thursday her Excellency Lady Plunket delivered an address to mothers on the objects of; the Society for the Promotion of the Health of Women and Children, afterwards giving a demonstration of the method of preparing humanised milk. After the address the large nucdber of mothers and other ladies.present were entertained by her Excellency at afternoon tea.. The meeting was a great success.

Sir Robert Stout has been presented at the King’s levee.

A woman, named Clara Johnston, was burned to death at Remuera on Wednesday, but no particulars are available, excepting that the fatality was caused by a spark from a stove igniting the woman’s dress.

The Kaiser in a speech at Cuxhaven, referring to his recent meeting with the Tsar, declared: “The Tsar and I agreed that our meeting must be regarded, as a vigorous strengthening of the cause of peace.”

The members of the Russian Council of Empire and the Duma, who are visiting Eondon, were entertained at luncheon in the House of Commons. The Prime Minister (Mr Asquith) cordially welcomed the visitors.

Out of sixty applicants Mr F. Brough, of Palmerston, has been appointed caretaker of the Wairarapa Racing Club’s course at Tauhereuikau. Mr Brough is an old resident of Palmerston, and was for some years caretaker of the sports ground aud the Esplanade.

The services at the Methodist Church to-morrow will be conducted by Mr H. Baker. In the evening the Rev. P. J. Mairs will take for his subject, “ The Boundary Dine of Life.” There will be a prayer meeting at 7 a.m. aud Bible class at 2.30., by Mr G. Huntley Experts speak well of the invention of the Andersen Bros., of Copenhagen for the transmission of light and colour whereby a telephonist is visible from the other end of the wire, and is able to show anything he likes across the wires.

It is stated (says the Westport Times)2that iu a town not very far from Westport the disciples of Bacchus have formed a union whose main object is to boycott on week-days those publicans who will not- open their bars on Sundays. The resignation of the Hon. A. W. Hogg as Minister for Customs and labour, and also of his office as a member of the Executive Council, appears in this week’s Gazette. The Hon, J. A. Millar’s appointment as Minister for Eabour, and that of the Hon. Geo. Fowlds as Minister for Customs are also gazetted.^ Mr T. C. Irving, the manager of the Greytown-Wairarapa cheese factory, is the winner of the New Zealand Shipping Co.’s 25 guinea challenge cup, besides and gold medal, at the National Dairy Show at Palmerston North. His score (white full cream New Zealand cheddar cheese) was 94 out of a possible 100 points.

The prison authorities at Brisbane have forwarded a letter written by Arthur Ross (who was executed a fortnight ago for the murder of Muir, clerk at the Gayndah Bank) to the mother of his victim, expressing deep sorrow for the crime. Ross condoled with Mrs Muir, and eulogised her son’s bravery iu attacking him when he entered the bank.

Mr H. C. Cochran of Shannon, intends; extending his business to Foxton. He has secured premises in Main Street (next • to Mr K. Ball’s) and will open up in about ten day’s time with a select stock of pianos, phonographs, gramaphones, records of all descriptions, sheet music and all kinds of musical instruments. His business announcement will appear in a subsequent issue. The services at All Saints’ Church to-morrow will be conducted by the Rev E. Sola, vicar of Bulls. Mr Sola arrived in New Zealand in February last and was appointed to the parish of Bulls, this will be his first visit to Foxton, and as he is a good preacher church people should give him an enthusiastic welcome. In 1897 Mr Sola was admitted fellow of the Royal College of Organists.

The young ladies of the Presbyterian Church intend holding a social in the Masonic Hall on Wednesday evening next. The object of the social is for the purpose of raising funds for the construction of a lawn tennis court for the young people of the church and their friends. Such an object merits a full house, and as there will be a splendid programme submitted, and the refreshment part of the proceedings are in capable hands, there should be a good attendance to partake in the fun. The admission will be one shilling payable at the door. Since the installing of steam pipes in the Main Trunk line railway carriages for heating purposes (says the Auckland Star), many adverse comments have been heard about the overheating of the cars. The heating taps are exposed to the public, and the complaints generally occur through some thinblooded mortal turning on too much steam. It would be a good thing if the guard had sole control of these heating taps, under instructions to keep the cars at a certain temperature.

Writing to the Auckland Herald on the Arnst-Webb race, Mr R. Coombes, editor of the Sydney Referee, said: —“Webb’s performance was even better than I expected, and I am quite satisfied that he was a much better man than the bulk of Australian critics gave him credit for being. It can only be hoped that such a good sculler and fine sportsman will not be disheartened by defeat,‘and be lost to the sculling world. He is far too good a man for New Zealand to lose yet awhile. The Dominion, indeed, has three great scullers in Arnst, Webb, and Whelch.”

A Ford car won the ocean-to-ocean race. It started from New York, and reached Seattle, on the Pacific Coast, in 22 days 55 minutes. The racing began after leaving St. Louis, in order to avoid infraction of the speed laws. When leaving Hastings, after receiving a deputation, the ActingPremier (Hon. J. Carroll) turned to step on to his carriage, but he stumbled over a bag, and nearly fell under the moving wheels. ' He was assisted up, and helped on to the carriage, and appeared to have received only a shaking. Mr Mark Cohen, editor of the Dunedin Star, visited Musselburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, and presented a New Zealand flag to the children of the town. [Musselburgh is the name of a Dunedin suburb, and no doubt Mr Cohen is making the presentation on behalf of Musselburgh children.]

Mauriceville is in the Masterton licensing district, and the only hotelkeeper there has filed a petition in bankruptcy. The bailiff was in one of the Eketahuna hotels (ot which there are four) the other day. The Hamua Hotel was destroyed by fire some little time ago. “These significant events are all happening before doomsday arrives,” writes a Masterton correspondent. During his address at Wellington on Thursday evening, Mr A. W. Hogg, ex-Minister for Labour etc., said: —“He had claimed the right to think and to speak out his convictions in all honesty, and it was because he still claimed that right that he occupied the position that he did that -evening. (Applause.) To vary Shakespeare, he would rather be a toad and live upon the vapour of a dungeon than be a Minister, tongue-tied, gagged, and muzzled—even for a year. (Applause). An interesting point in connection with accident insurance has just been made clear in Timam, says the Herald, namely, that an employee who meets with an accident u yard off the property on which he is employed, cannot claim the compensation supposed to be insured. A man working on certain premises in Timaru left his work momentarily to perform a little service for a person on the road; in doing so he met with an accident, which necessitated his removal to the hospital, where he received notice, three days later, that he would not receive any insurance money, as he was on the road when the accident happened, and his policy only covered him while on the premises where he was employed.

An unusual application was made to W. G. Riddell, S.M., at Wellington on Thursday, by a young woman, the mother of an illegitimate child, an inmate of the-Wellington Receiving Home. The child has been ordered to be brought up iu the Roman Catholic form of religion on its committal to the home three years ago. Since then the mother had changed her religion, becoming a Wesleyan* and now she asked that the child’s religion should also be altered. His Worship could see no objection to the application, which was granted.

Mr A. W. Hogg addressed a crowded meeting at the Town HalJ, Wellington, on Thursday night, in explanation of his retirement from the Ministry. He explained his views and said he had detached himself from the Cabinet because his views did not coincide with his colleagues’ on some vital questions. So long as he had life not a single syllable of bis speech would he retract. He had no grievance and had never had an unpleasant word with any Minister. He trusted they would organise a land and labour league. A resolution of thanks and commending Mr Hogg’s action was carried unanimously.

The Rev. W. Smith, vicar of Otaki, moved the following resolution, which was seconded by Mr Barkley, of Shannon, at the No-License Council meeting held at Levin on Wednesday“ That this Conference of temperance workers most emphatically protests against the issuing of licenses for the sale of intoxicating liquors in the King Country, as it is contrary to the treaty promises and against the wish of the majority of the elected members of the Incensing Committee of that district, as we believe that the granting of the said licenses will cause the deterioration, and will demoralise and practically extirpate the Maori race.” In speaking to the motion, the Rev- Smith gave his own experience of ten months’ sojourn in his new parish with some emotion. His love for the Native race was evident throughout.

Mrs Hamer, of the Economic, has just received a large consignment of men’s and boy’s rainproof coats, which she is offering at 20 per cent, below landed cost. As this is the time of year that these articles ate required, they should be sold very quickly. They are the biggest bargains ever offered in this line in Foxton, and Mrs Hamer was fortunate to secure them at a large reduction, which enables her to sell them so cheaply. Those requiring overcoats should lose no time in seeing them.*

A beautiful assortment of electroplate goods, brooches, engagement rings, etc., at Parkes’ jewellery establishment, Main St.*

Many persons find themselves affected with a persistent cough after an attack of influenza. As this cough can be promply cured by the use of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, it should not be allowed to run on until it becomes troublesome. For sale everywhere.—Anvr.

Owing to very inclement weather last bight, the lecture, which was to have been delivered in the Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Dr. Porteous, had to be abandoned. The heaviest rain-storm that has fallen so far this year took place yesterday and last night. Rain fell in torrents, and the weather was very cold. The Manawatu is in a flooded state. The weather this morning broke fine. The services at the Presbyterian Church will be conducted tomorrow in the morning by the Rev G. K. Aitken. In the evening the Rev A. Doull M.A., Presbyterian minister of Otahuhu, will conduct the service. Mr Doull is a son of the late Rev Mr Doull of Bulls, and bi other to Miss Doull of this town.

The Secretary of the local Tennis Club has received an invitation for Club members to attend a euchre party and dance to be given by the Shannon Club, next week. It is hoped that a number will be able to make the journey, as a pleasant time is anticipated.

Detective Cassells, who was dispatched to England via Sydney by the same boat on which the Premier left, is going to Loudon to identify John Usher, Usher is a burglar who about eighteen months ago was convicted at Auckland of numerous thefts. He was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment and was sent to the tree planting camp at Waiotapu. He escaped. His whereabouts were not discovered, and it was believed that he had crossed the water. In the ordinary course Usher’s finger prints were sent to Scotland yard. Finger prints examined in connection with a series of burglaries at Bournemouth, England, are said to be identical with the prints dispatched to the authorities In London, and it is assumed that the Bournemouth burglar is the same person who escaped from Waiotapu. The Wellington detective, who knows Usher will, it is thought, be able to identify the man if he happens to be the escapee.

In this issue Messrs Ross and Co,, of the Bon Marche, invite the attention of visitors to Palmerston for Industries and Show week to their exhibits of Dominion productions, in their windows fronting George Street and the Square respectively. Special displays are also being made in the interior of the premises, and attractive values are offered in ladies’ paletots, millinery, fur goods, dress goods, costumes, and general drapery and house furnishings.*