LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 829, 21 April 1910, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The subscribed capital to date for the Wellington Farmers’ Meat Company is .£38,500.

The local branch of the Bank of New Zealand will be closed on Saturday next (St George’s Day).

The last ordinary meeting of the local school committee will be held in the scboolhouse this evening. The election of a new committee will take place on Monday next.

A laud slide on the National Trans-Continental Railway (Grand Trunk) overwhelmed a construction train at Latague, Canada. Twenty-five persons were killed. Fighting an election in the Old Country is an expensive business. Dr. Chappie’s statement of expenses in the Stirlingshire election showed that it cost ,£1303, while his opponent’s little bill was ,£i934At the Palmerston Supreme Court yesterday, his Honor Mr Justice Sim presiding, a decree absolute in divorce was granted to Helena Galpiu from William A. Galpin, on the application of Mr F. O. Hurley, custody of the child being granted to petitioner. At last night’s meeting of the local Druids Lodge two members were initiated. Bro, Mcßrearty of Lodge Misletoe No. 3, Christchurch, paid a fraternal visit. It is possible that a public installation will take place in June. Mr Kebbell, the lawyer who defended ‘‘Jack the Ripper,” the Whitechapel murderer, writes to the Pall Mall Gazette, stating that he believes the murderer died from poison while undergoing a decade of servitude. He was an Irishman, and was originally educated for the medical profession.

A Maori waitress in a country hotel is a novelty giving an ad ditional interest to the occupants ol the tables. In one place so served the native lassie is very smart and attentive, but the menu card rather stumps her. “Hey, what you have : custard, blue monk, or corned beef? ” was one of the questions which broke a boarder up recently in a backblocks hotel.

The queer antics of an aged man (says the Southland News) called forth a little comment. He would walk along in ordinary r :ish;ou and then suddenly stop and run for a few yards, with his walking slick extended to his right. What his idea was was not at first apparent, but it was soon observed that his object was lire picking up of cigarette and cigar “ butts.’’

Consumers of pork in Napier have been informed that a large quantity of that article of diet comes from a charitable institution. The sale of over eoolbs of pork has just been effected by the Hawke’s Bay Hospital and Charitable Aid Board (who are in charge of the Old People’s Home at Parke Island) to the Hawke’s Bay Butchery Company. It is considered that, as far as possible, the institution should be self-support-ing, and this is part of an effort made in that direction.

“A Justice of the Peace has not the jurisdiction of any court,” said Mr J. W. Salraoud, SolicitorGeneral, before the Court of Appeal on Thursday. ‘‘His jurisdiction is merely personal, and he could hear a case in his own dining-room if he liked.” His Honour the Chief Justice stated that he knew of a case where a Justice of the Peace had heard a case on the roadside near Clinton, and lined a man £5. Mr T. W. Stringer related a story of a Magistrate who tried a man in a coach, and had him locked up at the journey’s end.

The new vaccine treatment for influenza has just been perfected at the laboratory ot St. Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, and is now in daily use at that institution (says the Daily Mail). The treatment consists of injecting hypodermically five to fifteen millions of sterilised influenza bacilli in solution. The bacilli used in the treatment are grown to pure culture at the laboratories from parent bacilli isolated from cases of acute influenza of chronic bronchitis. The vaccine is not applicable to the common “influenza colds ” which, caused by other germs, are often confounded with true influenza attacks caused by the influenza germ. After it has been ascertained, bacteriologically, that the true influenza germ is at work, enough of the vaccine is drawn up into a carefully sterilised hypodermic syringe to insure the introduction of the necessary number, millions of microbes, and the dose is injected into the soft tissues underlying the skin of the shoulder. This sudden introduction of millions of dead bacilli into the system causes the body hurriedly to form within itself an extra supply of immunising bodies, or anti-poisons, which help to neutralise the poisons generated by any active germs present, and to hasten the cure.

for watch, clock or jewellery repairs go to Parkrs, the jeweller, Main Street.

Halley’s comet can be clearly seen at Khartum. The Melbourne Observatory officials have obtained a photograph of Halley’s comet. A local resident assures us that he got a glimpse of the comet at an early hour yesterday morning. A corporal named Deschamps has been arrested in Paris on a charge of stealing a machine gun from the Chanzy barracks, at Chalons-sur-Marne, in August last- It is believed the gun was smuggled into Germany. The Atlantic Transport Company’s splendid liner Minnehaha, 13,443 tons gross, from New York for London, ran on the rocks at the Scilly Islands, on the Cornish coast, and was badly damaged. The passengers were lauded safely. The Japanese submarine, which was lost while manoeuvring off Hiroshima, dived and tailed to rise. She was located some hours later and was promptly raised, but the crew, consisting of three officers and eleven men, were dead. The Manawatu Auctioneering Coy., held a successful clearing sale of household furniture and effects on behalf of Mrs Gupwell at Manchester Boardinghouse yesterday. Mr J. R. Graham was the auctioneer.

The remarkable recovery of the dairy industry of Victoria this season is proved by the fact that the value of the butter exported for the nine mouths ending March was 1,138 against for the corresponding period of the previous season.

In the House of Commons, Mr R. McKenna, First Lord of the Admiralty, stated that parts of the battleship Irresistible’s 12-pouuder quick-firing guns were stolen on March 13th, aud that leave had since been restricted. This confirms the rumours of insubordination on board the vessel.

At Palmerston on Tuesday judgment was delivered by Mr A. D. Thomson, S.M., in the case of Passey v. Pearce, a claim for ,£l4, or the return of two bullocks in the possession of plaintiff, but claimed by defendant. Judgment was given for plaintiff for the lull amount claimed or the return of the bullocks.

The flagstaff at the Heads is being removed and re-erected about a quarter of a mile nearer the beach. Every year the beach is gradually extending seawards, and owing to the vagaries of the river at the outlet, the old position was found very difficult for signalling purposes. The work is being carried out by the pilot, assisted by Messrs Schultz and Senior.

When in England, Mr Cunniughame, of Messrs Colliusou and Cunniughame, selected from the manufacturers an extremely beautiful line of velveteens —splendid quality—very dainty, and in many shades, at prices specially interesting. These goods are now landed, and readers will find in this issue a full announcement regarding same.*

Wairarapa residents in these parts will remember “Tom” Donnelly, who for many years has been a well-known figure in Masterton. lie always held the opinion that gold would be struck in the I'araruas and on many occasions he had prospected the ranges and secured good specimens. About three weeks ago he left for another prospect and it would appear that it has proved his last. Search parties are out endeavouring to find him.

Pcwelka rhas necessitated the wear of a great number of cycle covers during this last week or so, and by this time there cannot be much lett of your old cover, but the Nonpareil Cycle Company, of Palmerston North, beg to draw your attention to the very important fact that they have increased their stupendous offer for old covers to is 3d, making this allowance off the price oi any new cover. As this offer only holds good for two more weeks, we advise you to take immediate advantage of it.*

Mr Foster Fraser says that he used to think the American people the most touchy people on the face of the earth, but they are hardened and callous alongside the New Zealanders. The latter would ask him what he thought of New Zealand. But he quickly discovered that all they wanted was for him to praise the country. He also states that “ the modern New Zealanders look to Parliament to obtain for them what their sires obtained for themselves with taut sinews and the sweat of their brows.”

The Governor will pay a farewell visit to Palmerston shortly. He is to be entertained at luncheon, and is to be asked to deliver an address in the afternoon. He is also to be presented with an illuminated address from the citizens of Palmerston. It is strange that his Excellency never paid a visit to Foxton. Perhaps he has been awaiting an invitation. Anyhow Foxton can put this feather in its cap: it was the first place to tip the name of their Excellencies baby 1

Mr F. Pirani (Chairman of the Wanganui Education Board) and Mr Alf. Fraser (Board member) will make an inspection of the local school grounds on Monday morning next in order to ascertain the requirements of the local committee in respect to fencing, etc., and to state to what extent the Board will be prepared to assist. It will be remembered that at a Board meeting some time since the matter was left in the hands of the above-mentioned gentlemen, but the Chairman has so many calls upon his time that he has not been able to pay his promised visit at an earlier date.

The Governor paid visits to Carterton and Masterton yesterday and Woodville to-day. The inquest on the young man, Eric Cameron, who died at Christchurch while under chloroform, on Tuesday, disclosed that the cause of death was status lymphaticus.

Alfred Birch, while attempting to break the cycling record between Christchurch and Dunedin yesterday, collided with a dog when within 27 miles of his goal. He sustained a terrific fall aud was rendered unconscious.

To-day Mr G. H. Stiles was reelected unopposed as Mayor of the borough. Mr Stiles had a similar walk-over last year. At the Supreme Court, Palmerston North, on Tuesday, Walter Seifert, proceeded against Adam Burges for an alleged infringement of plaintiff’s flax-washer rights. A considerable amount of evidence was taken, after hearing which judgment was reserved.

The annual meeting of parishioners of All Saints’ Church will be held in the schoolroom on Tuesday evening next, at 7,30 o’clock, when vicar’s report will be read aud the balance-sheet for the past year submitted. Officers will be elected and light refreshments will be provided.

The excellent and accurate accounts published in our two Palmerston conteuq oraries in reference to the Povvelka escapades is evidence of newspaper enterprise rarely seen in provincial journalism and the public of this district are to be congratulated for being so well catered for in this respect. Possibly the casual reader who devoured his pen’orth never contemplated the great expense and self-sacrifice of the pro prietors and staffs in preparing his Powelka bill-of-fare. Despite the fact of the temporary increased circulations, the receipts from this source would be poor compensation for the time and labour expended.

For quite a considerable time now there has been the impression that the Church of England will not bury unbaptised children and adults. The vicar 01 All Saints’ informs us this is not true, as the clergy of the Church of England never refuse to perlorm the last rites on any so wishing. But what . is true, is this : The burial service in the prayer book provides only for those who are oaptised—but the Bishop of each Diocese rises a form of service for who unfortunately are unbaptised. As baptism is a sacrament necessary to salvation according to the doctrine of the Church of England —it behoves all those who desire the ministrations of that communion to conform to its rule and obey its commands.