LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 879, 16 August 1910, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

At the Millerton Boxing Tournament Mitchell (Millerton) beat Plctou (Christchurch) in the fifth round, for the heavy-weight championship of New Zealand. The Hon. H. F. Wigram, M.L.C., stated at the Mayor’s luncheon to the Governor in Christchurch that three successive governors of New Zealand had come from the famous school of Harrow on the Hill. They were Lord Ranfurly, Lord Plunket and Lord Islington. A final reminder is given to our readers of the lecture to be delivered in the Methodist Church to-night' by the Rev. C. A. Sims of Wellington, on the “ Romance of Primitive Methodism.” Admission is free, but a collection will be taken up to defray expenses.

The Agricultural Department intends carrying out extensive experiments in various parts of the Wairarapa, in the growing of peas and beans suitable for export, as there is a growing demand for this class of crop. The following notice has been received by a health officer not a hundred miles from Stratford:— “ I hereby notify you that my boy John, ii years of age, has scarlet fever as required by Act ot Parliament.” A fatal accident occurred at the Gear Meat Company’s works, Petone, yesterday morning. Joseph Rhoddis, an elderly man, married, was opening up one of the digesters, and neglected to take the precaution to see that the steam and gas had escaped, with the result that he was blown 30 feet high and then fell to the floor head foremost. He was killed instantly. At the Palmerston N. Magistrate’s Court yesterday, Bartolo Barnao, a fisherman, was charged before Mr A. D. Thompson, S.M., with a breach of the Fisheries Act in exposing undersized flounders for sale. He pleaded guilty to the offence, and was fined the minimum penalty of 20s and costs. We wonder whether those undersized fish came from Foxtou. Some time ago a local fisherman informed us that undersized flounders were being caught and marketed locally. A half-caste named A. George fell off the platform of one of the carriages of the evening train from Wellington to Palmerston on Saturday, near Koputaroa. The train was going at a good pace, and did not pull up until Shannon was reached, when search parties were instituted. A railway tricycle set out from Koputaroa during the night, and a police party from Shannon. The tricycle picked George up not far from the scene of the accident. He was apparently uninjured, and was making his way to the nearest station.

Dr Percy T. Herring, M.D., F.R.C.P., Chandos Professor of Physiology in the University of St. Andrew’s, Edinburgh, arrived in Wellington last week by the lonic from London, on a holiday visit to the Dominion. Dr Herring received his earlier education at Christ’s College, Christchurch (New Zealand), and Otago University, thence proceeding to Edinburgh. He was formerly lecturer in histology, and assistant to the Physiology Department, University of Edinburgh. He was (he Murchison Memorial scholar in clinical medicine in 1897, and Goodsir Memorial Fellow in anatomy and physiology in 1899. Dr Herring was president of the Royal Medical Society in 1898-99, The Ripple, which has arrived at Lyttelton from the Chatham Islands, brings news of the tragic death of Alexander Shand, one of the oldest residents on the Islands. Mr Shand, who was about 70 years of age, was burned to death in his house on the night of July 28. He was greatly crippled by rheumatism, and had evidently made a desperate effort to escape from the burning building. Mr Shand was well-known in New Zealand as a keen Maori scholar, and was regarded as the highest authority concerning the Moriori race. He had been working at a Maori dictionary for nearly thirty years, and all the manuscript was destroyed, together with many documents relating to disputes about native lands both in New Zealand and the Chathams.

During an important meeting of leading Maori Chiefs held at Ohinemutu on Monday afternoon, one of the principal subjects dealt with was the necessity for establishing a college for the education of Maori boys at Rotorua. That this subject was taken up with enthusiasm is evident from the fact that a handsome offer of 500 acres of laud was made at the meeting wherewith to start an endowment. During the sitting of the Royal Commission over 600 acres were offered by the Natives Interested at Tihi-o-tonga for educational purposes. Most of this property which is within two miles of the suburban boundary of the town of Rotorua, is considered very valuable. To start off with an endowment of 1100 acres of good land certainly argues well for the ultimate success of the scheme. — Auckland Star. Three Foxtonians who were returning from a social at Moutoa on Friday night last had rather an exciting experience, and one which they are not anxious to repeat. They were driving a gig—which, by-the-way, was a borrowed one —and at one part of the journey got slightly off the road, with the result that the wheel ran up an embankment, and the gig capsized. The occupants were precipitated on to the ground, one going over an embankment, whilst the horse, dragging the upturned vehicle, made off in the direction of Foxton at top speed. The driver got off without a scratch, but the other two received rather severe shakings, and had to be conveyed home in another vehicle, which was following just behind. In the meantime the horse with the upturned gig bumping behind it made good headway, and almost reached Foxton before the harness gave way, and the gig—or what was left of it —remained on the road. With the exception of a couple of bandages, the capsized ones looked none the worse for their experience the following day, although they will no doubt be several pounds {£) lighter as a result of the incident—the damage to the gig being very considerable. End of Sale in sight at G. H. Stiles’, when Bargains in Black Dresses, Furs, Paletots, will astonish all our customers.*

Nurse Maud Hayward, of Hastings, has been selected from twenty applicants for the position of matron to the Masterton Hospital. Captain Spelterini, a Swiss balloonist, crossed the Alps in a balloon, accompanied , by the Austrian Archduke and Baron Rothschild. Train arrangements for the Manawatu Hunt Club’s steeplechase meeting at Awapuni Racecourse to-morrow appear elsewhere in this issue. A meeting of members of the Foxton Bowling Club is advertised to take place in the Council Chambers to-morrow night at 7.30 o’clock. The meeting is called to adopt rules which have been drawn up by a special committee. The body of Fred. Whitehouse, late cook of the schooner Isabella Defraine, was found in the river at Dargaville on Saturday, floating up with the tide. Deceased mysteriously disappeared about two weeks ago. It is stated on good authority that Mr D. Galiaher, of “ All Black” fame, was offered to go to America to coach University teams for a season. The offer was refused, but it is understood that the Americans will probably make a further effort to secure his services for a longer period. A replace advertisement in this issue from Messrs Ross and Co., of the Bon Marche, Palmerston N., announces a three days’ bargain carnival of the balance of winter goods on Thursday, Friday and of this week, to which the attention of our readers is directed.*

It is now reported in the lobbies that members on the Government side will have a free hand in connection with the pending election of chairman of committees. No further caucus will, it is stated, be held to discuss the matter. From what can be gathered, the Government members will simply be asked to support the candidate who, in their opinion, has the best qualifications for the position. Enthusiasm in skating locally has been so keen that many patrons of the rink are said to be suffering from 1 ‘ skater’s feet,’’ Equally as much enthusiasm has been manifested in the Great Reduction Sale at the “ Economic ” by the residents of Foxton, and as the Sale is shortly to conclude, instead of purchasers getting “skater’s feet ’’ they will get “still further reductions ” in all goods purchased atM. Hamer’s during the next few days.*

Regulations are being prepared for the medical inspection of schools throughout New Zealand. According to the Hon D. Buddo (Minister for Public Health) every school will be embraced in the scheme. The examination will include inspection of the teeth, physical development, and general health. The inspection will be carried out by the district medical officers, under the auspices of the local education boards.

A serious gunshot accident occurred at Awahuri on Sunday, as a result of which Charles Bryan, aged 27 years, lies at the Palmerston Hospital in a critical condition. Bryan was out shooting rabbits with a cousin of his, when the latter’s gun accidentally fired, shooting Bryan in the upper portion of the leg. He was brought into the District Hospital and operated on by Dr. Martin during the afternoon, is making satisfactory progress. Mrs Davies, an old resident of Wellington, died suddenly last week. Her daughter was ill with pneumonia, and the neighbours had been assisting to nurse her. One of the neighbours, who had been in attendance on deceased’s daughter, left for home at 6 p.m., and the nursing was then taken up by Mrs Twohill. The latter had to leave the house for a short time to get assistance for Mrs Davies, who was complaining of internal pains, and when she returned she found Mrs Davies lying dead alongside her sick daughter. At the Supreme Court in Wellington on Saturday, the Daw Society moved to have the name of John J. Patterson, of Dannevirke, removed from the roll of solicitors. Patterson had been adjudged a bankrupt on his own petition, and was sentenced to two mouths imprisonment for not keeping proper books. The application was opposed, and ultimately Mr Justice Chapman removed the motion to the Appeal Court. The Horowhenua County Council discussed sheep-worrying nuisance at Saturday’s meeting, and unanimously resolved : “That owing to the heavy losses sustained by sheep owners, through the depredations of stray dogs, this Council calls upon the Government to amend the law dealing with the registration of dogs by making it an offence for any dog to be at large or in any public place without wearing a registered collar, and the badge of the current year ; also that power to register dogs be alone vested in County and Borough Councils. Replying to suggestions by the Member for Otaki, the Hon Mr Ngata said that the Government was considering the question of supplying trained nurses to the Maoris within the means at its disposal and with the material now available. These nurses would gradually replace the subsidised medical men who were employed to assist the natives in various districts. The question of making registration of births compulsory was under consideration at the present time. The system could be put into operation now in certain districts, but there would be some difficulty in others.

Scarlet fever is prevalent in some parts of Taranaki. An invitation basket social is to be held in the Masonic Hall Sui Friday evening next. The ordinary meeting of the local school committee, will be held on Thursday evening next. There was a very heavy fall of rain throughout this district at an early hour this morning. A meeting of the Moutoa Drainage Board will be held on Friday, 19th inst., at 7.45 p.m. Mr Ed. Newman, M.P. has kindly donated 10s to the local state school prize fund. The Mayor of Devin, speaking at a football dinner on Saturday night, commented on the disciplinary and moral value of sports, said he thought clergymen should take a more active interest in football than they did. Amongst the thefts laid to the charge of a fashionably-dressed young man named Henry F. Marshall, arrested in Wellington the other day, was the theft of a bicycle belonging to Mr E. Newman, M.P., from the Hotel Cecil. Those who have not already taken advantage of the great ref ductions in prices of goods during M. Hamer’s Sale are advised that greater bargains than ever will be obtainable during the next few days, previous to stocktaking.*

An organ recital is to be given in St. Andrew’s Church, Palmerston North, next Thursday evening by Bro, C. W. Naylor to Masonic brethren and lady friends. Musical members of the craft will also assist with vocal and instrumental items and a short address will be delivered by Bro. Rev. G. K. Aitken, of Foxtou. While cycling from Marton to Foxton on Saturday last, Master Alex. Clemett met with a painful accident. On nearing Bulls the fork of his bicycle broke bringing him heavily to the ground, and rendering him unconscious for a time. Besides being badly shaken up he was rather severely cut about the face. He is now under medical supervision and it will be a week at least before he can again re sume his duty.

Theevidence given at the inquest touching the death of Moses Chambers, who was killed by a tramcar while returning from Riccarlon on Thursday, that deceased was slightly under the influence of liquor. He fell from a trailer on a straight piece of road, the second trailer passing over him. The coroner returned a verdict that death was accidental and exonerated the tramway officials- Chambers was a single man, about 32, and came to Christchurch from Queensland a couple of years ago. The following extract is taken from the latest report presented to the Wanganui Education Board by Chief-Inspector Braik. It refers to the nasal twang. Mr Braik says : —■ “Mr Strong reiterates his objections to the ‘ nasal twang,’ which has become only too prevalent in our primary schools. If an antidote to this vocal disorder cannot be provided by our schools, it will not be found anywhere, and the impurity will become a national to our national detriment. It would be well to invite the cooperation of the teachers in an endeavour to eliminate the habit.

Sir Frederick Treves, speaking recently at the opening of the Consumptive Sanatorium erected at Creaton, near Northampton, at a cost of referred to the work such institutions were doing in sending out cured consumptives to act as missionaries in preaching the gospel of the open air. The idea that colds are caused by a draught, he said, is absurd. No cold ever had such an origin. Colds are the results, not of draughts, but of stuffy rooms. In this age, when women are clamouring for something to do, surely it would not be amiss for them to take up au educational crusade against the scourge of consumption. Preparations are under way for the next band contest, which is to be held in Palmerston in February next. A meeting of citizens has been formed, and all sub-com-mittees arranged. It |is expected that the Wellington Garrison Band will again enter the lists, their suspension is to be removed, and the application is to be considered at the next meeting of the association. A promise of attendance has also been received from the crack Australian band, and Wanganui will be present. There is therefore every prospect of a record contest. The Mayor has been appointed chairman of the citizens’ committeee, and Mr W. H. Collingwood secretary. Writing on the belated contest to fill the position of Chairman of Committees, the Dominion says: As to which Ministerialist will find most favour with the Government party there is still a great conflict of opinion. It was rumoured in the lobbies last night that in the end it is. more than likely that Mr Daurenson, late senior Government Whip, will be relied upon by the Government party to prevent Mr Fraser, the Opposition member for Wakatipu, Jrom gaining the coveted honour. In the event of Mr Daurenson not being willing to stand for the position, for health reasons, it is considered that Mr Hanan, of Invercargill, will have a good deal of support.

He took hot whisky, gin and rum, To cure a nasty cold! His home was Pandemonium For weeks and weeks I’m told ; He made a fearsome hullabaloo. And smashed the furniture 1 ’ But now he’s well (and sober, too) Through Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. 5