LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXI, Issue 470, 21 August 1909, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Borough Council has planted Clyde Street with trees. It has been suggested that the present stand in the Triangle be converted into a band rotunda. The friends of Mr and Mrs Dalhousie will regret to hear of the death of their four-months old son —Guy Heron —which took place at an early hour this morning, after a brief illness*

Mr McCullough, the workers’ representative on the Arbitration Court, paid a visit to Miranui mill near Shannon, yesterday, afterwards visiting Foxton. He left tor Palmerston this morning.

In order to stop a plague of locusts every rural inhabitant of northern Syria has to collect and deliver at least 2% 1b of locust eggs to the Turkish Government. A prodigal son who had bolted from Pukekohe recently wired to bis father thus : “Father, I am ready whenever the calf is.” Father replied : “Calf dead ; if you come back I will give you the hide.”

The Maharajah of Jaipur has warned his subjects to avoid mad wickedmovements against English rule. He has ordered the prosecution and punishment of the preachers of sedition whether publicly or privately.

Shares in the Farmers’ Cooperative Meat Freezing Company, representing were taken up in the Dannevirke district, ,£20,000 in the Bush and Wairarapa districts, and ,£IOOO in the Manawalu, The services in the Methodist Church to-morrow will be conducted by the Mission Band leader, Mr H. Smith, in the morning, and in the evening by Rev. Mr Mairs. The Bible-class at 2.30 p.m. will be conducted by Mr Huntley.

Mr Clement Wragge has forwarded the following to the Mataura Ensign, from Rakaia: “The disturbance Aeneas, which caused the recent bad weather and cold snap, especially in the South Island, is now passing away. The disturbance Dido will follow within ten days.

The crematorium at the Karori cemetery, Wellington, is now practically ready for use, and when the necessary orders for the regulations have received the Government’s approval—-which is expected in the course of a tew days —the crematorium will be ready to do its work.

The sample case of William Alfred Masters, a commercial traveller who arrived at Wellington from Sydney by the Moeraki, were searched by the Customs officers. Under a false bottom of one case were found one hundred halfpound tins of opium, valued at Masters was arrested and fined ,£IOO or two months’ imprisonment. A fierce fight occurred at Lurgan, a town of County Armagh, twenty miles from Belfast, this week, when a number of Nationalists attacked a Protestant band, who were returning from farewelling emigrants. The rival mobs when not mutually stoning and smashing windows jointly assailed the police. The riot act was read. The police made numerous baton charges. Twenty-two constables were injured, some sustaining broken jaws and ankles. Thirty civilians were injured. Sir Joseph Ward received in conference the New Zealand meat importers and discussed the question of low prices. He promised to meet shippers in New Zealand with a view to co-opera-tion in regulating shipments, and to recommend the Government to spend some thousands in advertising the meat, but said the Government would have nothing to do with the opening of shops in competiton with retail traders in London, nor would it agree to the branding of the meat as proposed by Lord Clifford’s Bill.

In the Christchurch Magistrate’s Court, this week, John William Smith was brought up on remand, charged with being a rogue and a vagabond, having disguised as a policeman, robbed a Chinaman ot £ 2O . The Chinaman, at the racecourse, recognised Smith as the man who visited his house as a policeman in search of opium, and took the money, giving a receipt for the same, and telling the Chinaman to collect it at the police office in the morning. The clearest evidence was given that Smith was dismissed, the magistrate expressing regret at the inconvenience caused to an innocent man, but adding that the experience was one that any man might have, and could not be helped. He was pleased, however, that Smith had been able to give a perfectly satisfactory account of himself, and to leave the court with no stain on his character.

In an interesting article summing up his impressions of the Imperial Press Conference, Mr Mark Cohen, editor ol the Dunedin Star, complains that the conference was “nobbled” bv the naval people. He adds;’ “While X yield to none in the desire to see the naval paramouutcy of Britain maintained, I decline to be led goodness knows where at the call of politicians who prefer to spend untold millions on naval programmes, rather than do their duty by this great country in ameliorating its social conditions and increasing the standard of comfort of its wage - earners, whether of the artisan or the agricultural classes. The cry for social reform is heart-piercing, but it will never be listened to so long as millions are wanted (vide Lord Charles Beresford’s speech) for more Dreadnoughts and for other classes of ships. And mention of Lord Charles’ name reminds me that some of us got a shock when we heard him declare in open conference that the Navy was not prepared for war. Those of us who witnessed the great naval review at Spithead were otherwise impressed. Great attraction now on at the “Economic,” Main Street, where the whole of Mrs Hamer’s large and assorted stock of beautifully trimmed and untrimmed millinery is being cleared at enormous reductions. Call early, and secure your choice.? Eadfes’ jackets, new shapes, usual price up (o 655, now being cleared at the great sale at G, H. Stiles' for ?i§ and 255,*

At Wellington bn Thursday a woman named Mrs Mihoz, in jumping from the window of a burning building, some 12ft from the ground, broke her leg. Money order and postal correspondence is forbidden by Gazette notice to be sent to the AugloAustralian Importing Co,, of Bray’s Buildings, Pitt Street, Sydney, The state of siege in the Catalonia province of Spain—where the recent disturbances occurred — has been abolished, but constitutional guarantees remain suspended throughout Spain. This week’s Z.N. Graphic contains a very distinct photo of Foxton’s new Post Office, also a group of the staff and official opening reception committee and visitors. The paper is on sale by the local booksellers. The Foxtou Harbour Board announce that the leases of building sections at the Marine Reserve, Manawatu Heads, will be submitted by auction at. Foxton, on 25th October. Full particulars, together with plans, etc., will be advertised and issued later.

A special meeting of the Foxton Athletic Club is advertised to be held in Mr Perreau’s rooms on Monday evening, for the purpose of discussing the question of holding a gas-light sports on the first night of the sculling handicap. A full attendance of members is urgently requested. The Amateur Dramatic Society request all those desirous of taking part in the production of a play, to hand their names in to the secretary on or before Wednesday next. On that date the play to be produced will be selected and the parts allotted. Member’s tickets can be obtained from all members of the Committee. A curious find was made in the bush nearTauranga a day or two ago. Some sportsmen came across an old Maori whare in which were two barrels of gunpowder, which were contained in an old military chest. There were also two oldfashioned military rifles and some old moulded lead bullets. The contents of the barrel had disintegrated into the original ingredients, the saltpetre, charcoal and sulphur laying in three layers. It is supposed this plant has lain undiscovered for 80 years. The services at the Presbyterian Church to-morrow will be conducted both morning and evening by the Rev. James McKenzie, of Shannon. Mr McKenzie is well known in the Foxton district, being a son of the late Mr McKenzie, of Rangitikei, one of the pioneers of the district, and brother to the McKenzies’ of Carnarvon. He was at one time an accountant in our local bank, previous to entering upon his studies for the ministry, and is consequently well known to old residents. Mr Aitken takes the Shannon services for the day. We give a final reminder oi the clearing sale to be held by Messrs Mounsey and Co., on behalf of Mr Goddin, at his residence, Thynne Street, on Monday next, commencing at 1 p.m. Included among the numerous items set out by advertisement, will be offered : Carpenters’ tools (comprising a ratchet brace and bits, jack plane, two rabate planes), rip and crosscut saw, turnery, table legs, sofafittings, garden spade, fork, hoe, etc.*

Diogenes is said to have expended much time in searching for an honest man, and apparently Mr W. Burnett (chairman of the Otago Central Railway league) has long been busied in a similar quest(says the Otago Daily Times). He, with others, waited on the Hon. R. McKenzie touching the extension of the line aforesaid, and received the most straightforward of negatives. Mr Burnett held out his hand, saying, “I am delighted to have at last met an honest politician.”

The following tenders were received by the Public Works Department for the erection of a police station at Shannon :—Accepted : Townsend and Johnston, Wellington, £720. Rejected : A Speirs, Foxton, £758, W. Adams, Palmerston North, A. M’Kechnie, Wellington, .£819; Frank Rolfe, Palmerston North, John Wright, Ohakune, £872; W. Robbie, Palmerston North, £880; T. A. Williams, Levin, £896; W, H. Edwards and Sou, Wellington, £928; G. Sykes, Lower Hutt, £929; M’Lean and Gray, Wellington, £1065; Jos. Stanford, Wellington, ,£1157; Donald M’Leau, Wellington, £1185.. The Arnst combination played to a good house the second night in the Public Hall, on Thursday evening last. The pictures were mostly new to a Foxton audience and the humorous ones created roars of laughter, The championship sculling event was dearly depicted, the champion explaining the race as it proceeded. A cycle race on home trainers created a diversion. The race was run in two heats, and the prize, a bicycle lamp, was donated by Messrs Fowler and Gordon. The first heat was between Messrs H. Hamer and Withers, being won by the latter. Messrs G. Dunn and J. Hennessy competed in the second heat, which was won by the latter. In the final Withers defeated Hennessy.

Dress goods, flannels,, sheeting, flannelettes, laces, embroideries, hosiery and many other lines at tremendous reductions at G. H. Stiles’ great sale.* A beautiful assortment ot electroplate goods, broophes, engagement rings, etc., at Parkes’ jewellery establishment, Main St.*

A prize black Orpington cockerel is advertised for sale. The Phil Walsh Dramatic Company appears in the Public Hall this evening, when they will stage the dramatic comedy, “In Old Kinvara.”

Mr A. W. Hogg, M.P., accompanied by Mrs Hogg, will arrive in Foxton by the 1.30 p.m. train on Tuesday, During the interval between his arrival and departure, Mr Hogg hopes to see as much of Foxton as possible. It is probable that he will talk over matters concerning Foxton’s needs, with our public men. Mr Newman, M.P., has communicated his regret at not being afforded an opportunity of hearing Mr Hogg (for whom he entertains a high personal respect, although politically in opposition), owing to an important engagement in Wellington. Should the weather prove fine, Mr Hogg will be greeted with a large audience on Tuesday night, in the Masonic Hall.

Messrs Ross and Co., of The Bon Marche, Palmerston North, are now holding their annual special “bargain giving epoch,” the object o'f which is to clear out certain lines and oddments which it is determined not to take into stock and these have to go, practically regardless of value. Its a great money saving opportunity lor those who avail themselves of it. Commencing Saturday, July 24th, positively terminating August 7UI. —Advt. :|: