The Manawatu Herald. Saturday, June 13, 1910. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 854, 18 June 1910, Page 2

The Manawatu Herald. Saturday, June 13, 1910. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

There is practically little improvement in the local bar. Messrs Kevin and Co. are going to take soundings on Monday. To mark the seventy-fifth anniversary of his birthday, Pope Pius X. has addressed a message to the world, in the course of which his Holiness says: “The affection of my own people and of those of the opposite faith is very dear to me.”

King George conferred the Albert medals on Charles Wagner (driver) and Alexander Stewart (fireman) of Pietermaritzberg, for gallantry on November 15, 1899, in connection with the attack on an armoured train near Chievely in the early stages of the Boer war.

A Reuter’s message states that Governor Gillette has instructed Mr Webb, State Attorney-General, to stop the Jeffries-Johnson fight. Mr Webb is commencing proceedings immediately. The date of the fight is July 4th.

The General Mission that is coming from England to New Zealand will be assisted in Wellington by the Lord Bishop of Christchurch. The missioner who is to come to Foxton in October next, the Rev A. A, Colville, has been appointed Mission Chaplain to the Ford Bishop of Auckland. Mr Harrison has completed the fencing, etc., at the local bowling green. The work was inspected and passed by the committee, who expressed satisfaction at the manner Mr Harrison had carried out the work. The grass is coming on nicely. The committee authorised certain other minor improvements, to prepare for planting. At Thursday night’s meeting of the local School Committee it was decided to nominate Mr Alf, Fraser for re-election to the Education Board as representative for the southern district. Mr Fraser was returned unopposed at the last election, and there is every likelihood that he will be again returned unopposed.

Mr Hennessy, chairman of the Foxton Harbour Board, is of opinion that the endowment suggested by the Minister of Railways at the recent deputation will be contingent upon taking rating powers. Mr Hennessy is sceptical whether the local bodies within the area that would have to be defined would take to it kindly.

The local flaxmillers who obtain their green leaf from the Moutoa Estate have received notice that, in accordance with the usual custom, the swamp will be closed for cutting for two of the winter months. The day on which cutting is to cease is the 28th inst. However, several of the mills have made arrangements for a supply of green leaf for the next two mouths, from other sources, and will consequently continue running. So far the winter has been particularly mild : but there will be found few persons with the temerity to proclaim a belief that it will continue so to the end. At auyrate it is wise to be prepared for the chilliest blasts, and with this object in view, attention is drawn to Messrs Collinson and Cunninghame’s announcement on another page of some really excellent values in health-protecting underwear.*

Notice is given in this week’s Gazettee that cape weed is added to the third schedule of the Noxious Weeds Act, which means that local authorities will now be able to declare this plant a noxious weed should they think it necessary. A great many farmers, especially in the South, are in the habit of applying the name capeweed to the plant whose proper designation is catsear or hypochaeris radicuta. The Department of Agriculture draws attention to the fact that the plant referred to in the Gazette notice is true capeweed, and not catsear. Capeweed is a very undesirable plant, and the Department considers the local authorities in whose district it may appear will be acting wisely if they at once declare it a noxious weed.

A tragedy occurred in the street at Rockhampton in the presence of a large number of people who were assembling for a school prize day this week. A well-known amateur jockey named Davis fired a revolver at a man named Hett who was standing talking with some friends in a buggy. Davis then went up to the buggy and fired a shot at Emily Salisbury, a young woman of 23, who was seated with her back towards him. He then rushed round to the front of the trap and fired two more shots, which struck the girl in the breast, killing her- Detective Seymour rushed Davis, who attempted to fire on the officer, but the weapon missed. He was arrested. Hett is badly wounded. Jealousy is supposed to be the cause of the crime.

Mrs Haslett has been temporarily appointed to the teaching staff of the local school, and will commence duties, on Monday morning

The weather lately has been bitterly cold. This morning there was a hard frost and there has been a heavy fall of snow on the mountains.

A large percentage of horses in this district are affected with severe colds—a form of influenza. The attendance shield at the local school was won this week by Standard V., VI., and VII,, with an average of 93 per cent. It is srated that the relatives of the late Mr M. Quirke, who was shot during the Powelka chase in Palmerston North, intend petitioning Parliament for a compassionate allowance. The general meeting of the Dramatic Society to have been held last night lapsed for the want of a quorhm- The meeting will be held to-night, when a full attendance of members is requested.

Mr R. E. Bannister, of Fitzherbert East, has sold 940 acres of the Ravenswood stud farm and 2000 sheep to Messrs Smith Bros., of Colyton. Mr Baillie, late manager of the local branch of the Bank of N.Z., paid a brief visit to Foxton yesterday. Mr Baillie has recently returned from a trip to Sydney, and is, we are pleased to state, greatly benefitted in health. Mr Baillie will resume duty on Monday.

“ Whenever we want a free local, or anything of that kind, I notice that the many societies I am connected with just run along to the press for it, but we have a happy knack of taking our printing orders elsewhere.” —A truism uttered by the Mayor of New Plymouth recently. The sum of was offered by the Government for the capture of Powelka, and the allocation of this reward is now being considered by the Hon. Dr Findlay (Minister of Justice). It is probable that three police officers will participate, says the Wellington Times.

Our humorists have been trying to find a suitable name for the French craze over aeroplaning. One suggests “ aerosipelas,” another ‘‘fiyfoid fever,” and still another “ inflewenza.” Well to contribute our share (adds an exchange), what is the matter with “ skiatica ?”

At the Supreme Court, Palmerston North, on Thursday, C. Robert sued Walter Signal for collision between plaintiff’s horse and defendant’s motor car. After hearing the evidence, his Honour gave judgment for plaintiff for and costs. Cardinal Raphael Merry del Val, Pontificial Secretary of State, at Rome on June 1, warned King Manuel of Portugal and King Alfonso of Spain of plots on their lives by the “ Organised Masonic Anarchist Society,” whose members have sworn to establish a Pan-Latin Republic.

There is a coal famine at present in Foxton owing to the non-arrival of coal boats. The scow Echo is expected any day with a cargo for the West Coast Steam Ship Co. The Company has been compelled to rail consignments from Wellington owing to the local bar being unworkable.

A private cablegram states that Mrs Sarah Rhodes, of this city, has been honoured by the King with the distinction of a Lady of Grace of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. Mrs Rhodes, who has done much for the sick poor of Wellington, is the first New Zealand woman to be made Lady of the Royal Order of Knighthood.

A special meeting of the Foxton Borough Council vyill be held in the Council Chamber on Monday, June 20, 1910, at 7.30 o’clock. Business : To pass a special order authorising the continuation of Frances Street to Reeve Street, to consider proposed water supply from Levin, to consider proposed purchase of gas works and general.

A Yorkshire couple on matrimony bent, went out to buy the wedding ring. They first visited a confectioner’s shop and then came to a jeweller’s. “Si’ that, Sal?” said the young fellow. “ There’s a sight 0’ rings here, and they’re from twelve bob to twenty pahnd. Mun we go in ?” “We want to look at some wedding rings,” said the prospective bridegroom. “ Certainly, sir,” replied the jeweller. “ Eighteen carat ?” “No !” said Sal. “ We’re aiting toffee!”

A wedding of local interest took place at St. John's Church, Dannevirke, on Wednesday morning, when Miss Nellie Waldemann, fifth daughter of Mr P. Waldemann, Mangaru, Pongaroa, and late on the staff of this paper, was married to Mr Leonard B. Dawson, of Clifton Grove, Newman, Fketahuna, second son of Samuel Dawson, of Wellington. The bride wore an empire frock of ivory white crystaline, trimmed with satin and lace, and a bridal wreath and veil. Miss F. Waldemann, who was chief bridesmaid, wore a pale eau de nil frock, and black picture hat. Miss Amy Jenks (Foxton), the other bridesmaid, wore a cream frock and green picture hat. Miss Rita Dunnage acted as flower girl. Mr Willis Hollis, of Wellington, nephew of the bridegroom, was best man, and Mr Jenks. of Palmerston N. groomsman. The Rev. MrKeir officiated, and the bride was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr L. A. Dunnage.

Mr H. C. Cochran has a upright grand piano for sale.

Railway excursions in respect of the Winter Show at Palmerston N. are advertised in this issue.

Messrs Millar and Giorgi, of Palmerston N., have a replace advertisement in this issue. Our readers’ attention is drawn to Messrs Durward and Co.’s replace advertisement in this issue. The secretary of the Masonic Lodge advertises the rates on which the Masonic Hall will be let.

For starving a foal and a number of dogs, a man named Berry was fined ,£lO and costs, at Naseby this week. He neglected the animals while on the “ spree.” The Catholic Mission, to be conducted by Father Hunt, opens at Shannon to-morrow, and at Foxton next Sunday. The mission will be continued tor a week in both ploces. The two brothers, Tier, accused of stealing the Leader picture at Wellington, have been committed for trial. Bail was fixed at each, one security of in each case, or two sureties of each.

The services at the Presbyterian Church to-morrow will be conducted in the morning by the Rev G. K. Aitken, and in the evening by Mr H. Billens, of Palmerston North.

Mr D. Buick, M.P. for Palmerston N., and Mr Crabb, chairman of directors and managing director respectively of the West Coast S.S. Company, Ltd., visited Foxton to-day and inspected the coal bins recently erected for the Company.

A fire broke out in wooden buildings housing 150 Austrians, who were erecting the Canadian Power Development Company’s works at Falls View, Niagara. Many were intoxicated after a carnival. Fifteen were killed through being over-stupified and were unable to escape.

The services in the local Methodist Church to-morrow will be conducted both morning and evening by the Rev P. J. Mairs. The subject for the morning will be the 23rd Psalm, and for the evening “ The Barren Fig Tree” and its lesson.

Mrs Elizabeth Mayo, aged 67, died at Palmerston on Thursday, and on the day previous Mr Richardson, aged 72, died at Tiakitahuna. Still another old Palmerston identity paased away on Wednesday in the person of Mrs N. M. Person.

Lord Islington, our new Governor, leaves Sydney by the Ulimaroa to-day for Wellington. He will be officially received and welcomed at Wellington on Wednesday next.

A young woman—Mary Josephine Malam, alias Josephine Marcella Morse —was before the Court, at Gisborne, yesterday upon a charge of bigamy, in that, being married to Wm. Henry Malam, she did go through a form of marriage with Percy Bowering Morse. She was remanded to appear at Rotorua on June 22.

Black, an accountant of the firm ■>, of Freedman Co., Ltd., of Perth, has been placed on trial on a charge of embezzlement of At the trial he made remarkable charges against members of the firm, accusing some of them of stealing goods, while the money he is charged with taking was taken by members of the firm, who directed him to make the necessary alteration in the books.

At the Anglican Bible instruction class in the local State school yesterday morning, prior to,«chool hours, the Chairman of the School Committee presented the prizes awarded by the vicar to the following scholars : —Doris Small, best attendance; Leslie McAlister, do for long distance; and Harry Bradley. The Chairman briefly addressed the class, and promised a prize for proficiency during the current term.

Tyler, an ex-corporal of the police, who is undergoing a ten years sentence at Fremantle, secured an axe, climbed on the roof of the prison hospital where he was acting as an orderly, and kept the warders at bay for three hours until the superintendent of the prison persuaded him to descend. Tyler’s action is taken as a protest against what he considered an unjust sentence.

It is freely rumoured (says the Greymouth Star, a Government paper) that another change in the High Commissionership is probable, and that the Hon. Dr Findlay will, in all likelihood, be the next New Zealand representative in London. In that case not only would the Government require a new leader in the Legislative Council, but a vacancy in the Ministry would be created thereby.

Captain Philip Jenkins, a very old Wellington settler, died on Thursday, ac the advanced age of 80 years. The deceased was born in Wales, and went to sea when he way was a boy. For many years he was master and owner of the schooner Kate, a little vessel of about 24 tons, which traded out of Wellington to Foxton, Rangitikei, Patea, and Wanganui. His brother, the late Mr John Jenkins, who afterwards became signalman at Wanganui Heads, was mate of the schooner, and Captain Shilling of the Wellington Harbour Board staff, was a member of the vessel’s crew. Captain Jenkins was afterwards harbourmaster and pilot at Foxton for some time.

For Children’s Hacking Cough a Night, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, is 6d, and 2s 6d.