The Manawatu Herald. Saturday, August 27, 1910.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 884, 27 August 1910, Page 2

The Manawatu Herald. Saturday, August 27, 1910.

Mr and Mrs Hamer has just returned from a holiday visit to Rotorua. It is rumoured locally that several well-known townsmen intend shortly to go in for motor cars. Eighty German soldiers who were drinking heavily in an inn at Kaltenhausen attacked and seriously injured an officer who was endeavouring to restore order. The men were arrested. A correspondent states that at the present there are a number of insanitary buildings in Foxtou, and asks that the attention of the Borough Council be drawn to same. We pass the information on to that body. Speaking of a bankruptcy case in the Supreme Court yesterday morning, His Honour, Mr Justice Cooper said bankrupts were far too much given to not disclosing the state of their finances to their creditors. This was really gambling since they relied upon some lucky occurrence to pull them through. This generally ended in disaster. We still hold to the view that the tenants themselves have shown no great anxiety for the Freehold, and that a majority of the electors are not in favour of Mr Masseys proposals. It the Government were to refuse to give way on this question and go to the country if defeated, we are confident that it would receive the support of a large majority of the electors, — Timaru Post. Now is the time to rug horses and cows. You cannot do better than place your orders with me for my famous rugs. W. E. Bullard saddler and harness maker, Main Street.*

Mr J. Rose lias just finished installing a new 85-horse-power Campbell suction gas engine at his Huia mill. A beautiful assortment ot electroplate goods, brooches, engagement rings, etc., at Parkes’ jewellery establishment, Main St.* The local Presbyterian Church which had leased a section at the Beach with the intention of building a church theron has decided not to proceed with the erection of same. This course has been decided upon on account of the very generous offer by Mr G. H. Stiles of the use of the building, for the erection of which he has donated when not required by the Methodist Church. This offer has been thankfully accepted by the managers of the Presbyterian Church.

Business at the local port during the past week has been fairly brisk. On Saturday last three steamers —Gertie, Queen of the South and Moa —were in port. On Sunday the Moa sailed for Westport; on Monday the Kapiti arrived from Westport, and sailed with a load of cattle for Picton the following day; on Wednesday there were four arrivals, the Waverley, Kennedy and Moa bringing coal, and the Queen of the South general cargo from Wellington. They all sailed the following day. Yesterday and to-day there has been nothing doing. Some curious facts are mentioned in letters that come from New Guinea in the Dunedin Methodist Ladies’ Missionary Society. Recently a lady missionary hearing there had been a death in a neighboring village hurried off to minister sympathy. She found all the people laughing and talking, and expressed her surprise. They said very simply that they had been mourning a long time and were tired. After they had had a rest they would begin again. Another lady relates that babies are very plentiful at her station. They have nine babies on the premises. One of the native teachers had been presented with twins. The village people regard this as a great disgrace, and their custom was to kill one of the twins immediately. Converts with difficulty give up such tribal opinions, but in this case the father was quite proud.

A native of Lake Nyassa, Central Africa, is regarded as the coming athlete of the world, as far as weight lifting and fighting are concerned. He is only a youth, but his measurements are said to be; Height 6ft Btn ; chest (normal), 6iin ; weight 20st 4-lb; calf ig}4in, biceps neck ig}4. His war club weighs 501 b., and he pulls it about like an ordinary Indian club. His reach is over So inches and he can lift a barbell weighing 7201 b. It is stated thaf he will visit England within the nest few months.

At the recent meeting of the Palmerston Borough Council a letter was read from Mr Carnegie in connection with the council’s application for a grant towards the erection of a new building without further reference to him. In the letter just to baud, Mr Carnegie makes many objectins, and practically tells the council that it does not know what it really wants. In the face of this reply, it seems as if Mr Carnegie did not wish to advance money, and the council has again deicided not to further molest him.

A man who plays many parts in the daily life of Okarito, a small township about ninety miles south of Hokitika, has been discovered. In a return to the Labour Department this individual hesitates to state the nature of the business carried on by him but describes himself as “ jack-of-all-trades,” The department’s agent there adds the following explanation This man is primarily a carpenter but mends boots and harness, clocks, watches and machinery generally. He also does plumbing and tinkering generally, brick-laying, makes and mends boots, paints, pulls teeth, and administers medicine in emergencies.” ‘‘Some people object to the wording of the marriage service,” said the Rev A. Thomson, in the course of a sermon at the Petone Presbyterian Church. ‘‘They do not think that woman should have, to swear to obey man, and I am told that sometimes this oath has been omitted or altered and the service proceeded with. I would not proceed with a marriage service under such a circumstance, for the man is the head of the woman in the same way that Christ is the head of the Christian Church. Therefore, woman must feel that she is called upon to obey.” Sir Robert Stout has attributed the excess of crime in the North Island to the fact that men who did not want to work favoured the warmer climate. During five years the convictions of the Supreme Court were: In the South x. 5 per thousand of the population, and in the North 3. Auckland’s figures were 3.1, Wellington 3,3, Hawke’s Bay 3.2, Taranaki 0.7. The low criminal rate in Otago might be due to the fact of the number of people living under NoLicense. About half the crime on the Auckland calendar this session was attributed to prisoners having been drinking, or under the influence of liquor. He made these remarks for his hearers to consider the propriety and necessity for the formation of Societies to promote a better state of things. He referred specially to the Society in Christchurch helping people making their first lapse in crime.

For Influenza take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Never fails. Is fid,and 2s fid.

The Cash Trading Co., insert a replace advertisement elsewhere in this issue. A farmer in the Hinds district has a curious little feathered pet living around his homestead. It is a sparrow, but unlike the ordinary sparrow, it has red plumage. At Brisbane, on Tuesday, Herman Schifcofoke, an elderly farmer, who has been eccentric for a considerable time, shot his wife dead, and then shot himself through the body, at his farm near Rockhampton. The man’s condition is serious. The recent curtailment of the credit system by the Auckland Master Grocers’ and Butchers’ Association is stated by the Herald to be working very satisfactorily. The system has now been in operation for several weeks, and the results are stated to be quite equal to expectations. Weasels originally introduced to the district to combat the rabbit pest are threatening now (says the Oamaru Mail) to become a pest as great themselves. Several Ardgowan settlers have had their fowl-yards visited lately with disastrous results. Recently a farmer found the nest of two weasels, and, scattered round the edge of it he counted the remains ot 24 hens’ eggs. The splendid block of greenstone weighing two tons, which Messrs Havill and party unearthed about a month ago in the Callaghans district, and which consists of an exceptionally fine quality of stone, has evidently attracted favourable notice, as the owners the Westport Times) have received an offer of for it, upon the acceptance of which they have not yet decided.

The theory seems common all the world over that, in the matter of claiming compensation, it is a wise procedure to claim much, so that the least awarded or offered and accepted may be what is described colloquially as “a fair thing.” And when settlement of a claim is effected there is often a vast difference between the amount claimed and the sum received. In the Arbitration Court in Dunedin on Friday, for instance, a case was mentioned in which a Tapanui carpenter claimed ,£450 as compensation for an injury to his left eye by a splinter from a chisel. Learned counsel for the plaintiff informed the Court that the matter had been settled by the parties, and that the amount to be paid to his client was with costs £7 73. At the Palmerston N. Supreme Court on Thursday, before his Honour Mr Justice Cooper, Lena Pearson (Mr P. B. Fitzherbert) applied for a divorce from Charles H. Pearson on the grounds of his .adultery with Laura Smith. Respondent was from Ohakune and did not appear. He had left petitioner in Dauuevirke. A decree nisi was granted. Annie Henderson (Mr Innes) applied for divorce from Robert Henderson on the ground of habitual drunkenness and failure to maintain her. Respondent did not appear. Court evidence was produced as to Henderson’s drunken habits. He had several previous convictions against him, one of forging and uttering for which he served nine months in gaol. He received a mouth on another charge of theft. A decree nisi was granted, to be made absolute in three months. The effect of recent happenings on the youthful mind is illustrated by a remarkable affair reported by the A 1 Watan, (Egypt). A number of Moslem youngsters playing together in a village of the Minieh Province chose the murder of Boutros Pasha as a subject upon which an exciting game could be based. One of the boys was selected to play the part of the murdered Premier, and another, armed with a revolver, impersonated Wardani. The first part of the tragedy having been enacted, a boy policeman arrested the murderer, who was arraigned, tried, and condemned to death. He was bound loosely to a tree, with a second rope tied tightly round his neck, and his feet resting upon stones. At a signal the stones were removed, and the unfortunate lad was hanged, being unable to free himself. A police inquiry has been opened. One of the passengers describing his experiences in the Zeppelin airship, “ Deutshland,” which became a helpless wreck on the borders of Westphalia and Hanover, saj's: —“Anxiety in the cabin, as we descended, was growing ; the champagne was untouched in our glasses. Suddenly the vessel began to drop down—down —down, and Director Colsmanu appeared at the door saying very quietly : “ Please keep calm, gentlemen. ‘The motor has broken down ; we are losing gas ; and we are tailing rapidly.’ Every face looked ghastly. We crouched beside the open windows as, with a horrible sensation, we realised how rapidly the vessel was descending. Then suddenly the airship dropped like a stone out of the bank of fog, and we saw below us trees and sunshine. And then with a terrific crash a great tree broke through the floor of the cabin. The wreck, however, was our salvation, for those trees which stuck through the hull held the airship fast. A rope ladder was dropped, and, one by one, we clambered down, hardly able to realise that we were really safe. Count Zeppelin and his wife were at Frankfort when the news reached them of the disaster to the Deutschland. The connt was unmoved. The countess burst into tears.”

For Children’s Hacking Cough at Night, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, is fid, and 2s fid.

Particulars are advertised elsewhere in this issue re next Himataugi stock sale.

We are informed that flaxcutting on the Moutoa Estate will commence on Thursday next. The local State school broke up yesterday for the third term holidays, which last a week.

The services at the local Presbyterian Church, to-morrow, will be conducted in the morning by the Rev. G. K. Aitken and in the evening by Mr Smith. At Sydney, this week, the Full Court endorsed the decision given in a previous case ten years ago that bets are not recoverable at law.

The flowering plants etc. planted in the local State school plots are now putting on growth. Yesterday the boys under the supervision of the head teacher planted potatoes. The death occurred on Tuesday of Mr Thomas Rowell, of Kilbirnie, an old resident of Wellington. The deceased who was born, at North Shields, England, was 68 years of age.

A meeting of the committee of the Horticultural Society will be held on Monday evening for the purpose of finally settling the catalogue for the forthcoming show.

At the present time the Wanganui Presbytery have under consideration the appointment of a Divinity Student to conduct services at the local seaside during the summer months.

James Hamilton Nicholas, charged with the murder oi his father, Major Nicholas, formerly of the Army Service Corps, at Kiugsaud, Cornwall, has been committed for trial. Mr and Mrs Henderson returned this week from a trip to Rotorua. During the trip Mrs Henderson was unfortunate enough to meet with an accident to her knee, which incapacitated her during almost the whole of the holiday. A tablet has been placed on the exact spot in Mile End road where General Booth stood fortyfive years ago and declared the great purpose of his life. The tablet is inscribed:—“Here General Booth commenced the work of the Salvation Army, July, 1865.”

We have been asked to take the necessary steps to organise a branch of the Boy Scouts league at Foxtou. This movement is being taken up most enthusiastically in other towns in the Dominion, and we feel sure that it only requires a meeting to be called to start a branch locally. In a future issue we will deal with the matter fully.

The committee, Misses Ross, Neylon, Speirs and Rough, appointed at the last meeting of the Horticultaral Society to canvass for trophies and special prizes for the forthcoming show are meeting with great success, in fact they stated yesterday to our representative that they had hardly met with a refusal. As a result of their efforts the prize list at the next show will be a record one.

The services to-morrow in the Methodist Church will be conducted by the Rev P. J. Mairs and his sister, Mrs J. L,. Wright, evangelist, who has just closed a fortnight’s mission at Auckland, and is calling at Fox ton on her way to Wellington. The subject for the morning will be “Philip finding Nathanael.” The evening service will be taken by Mrs Wright, and the choir will render' the anthem, “ Praise ye the Tord ” (Curwen). Prayer meeting at 7 a.m. Thomas Hood’s “ Song of the Shirt ” should be printed and distributed in Hobart. A recent cable message stated that in the State Assembly, Mr W. A. Woods a Tabour member, and owner of the Hobart Clipper, stated that he knew of a girl dressmaker in her fourth year of work who was getting 6s per week. She worked four nights a week overtime without pay, and had to buy her own firewood. When she was home on sick leave, through overwork, her pay was docked. Another large firm gave 4d for tea money, which tea the recipients were compelled to purchase on the premises tor 6a. Mr Woods said he regarded this as slow murder.

Motor cars are, at times, an ex* pensive luxury, as is evidenced by the fact that at the Dunedin Supreme Court this week Louisa Mary Aitcheson brought an action against James Martin Samson, auctioneer, for the recovery of ,£IOOO damages for injuries received in a motor car accident on April Bth. The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff on the ground of negligence and want of ordinary skill and care at the time of the accident, and assessed damages at £750. Mr Adams said he would move for a new trial, on the grounds that the verdict was against the weight of evidence, and the damages excessive.

Lady Islington, wife of the Governor, and her young daughter received a hearty welcome on arrival at Wellington on Thursday. His Excellency went on board when the steamer moored, and accompanied them ashore. Lady Islington and her daughter were in mourning for King Edward. The vice-regal party passed between rows of school girls on the way up the wharf, whilst Lord and Lady Islington and the Hon. Lady Joan were heartily cheered. Lady Islington thoroughly enjoyed her trip out, and she and her daughter arrived in capital health. Mr Parkes, jeweller, has just opened up a fine selection of Vases, also Peggy Bags, in various shades.*

Mr A. Lazarette has just received a consignment of fresh oysters and smoked fish.

An anonymous donor has given towards the fund for the liquidation of the indebtedness on the Knox Church (Dunedin) property.

The services at the Presbyterian Church, to-morrow, will be conducted in the morning by the Rev. G. K. Aitkeu, and in the evening by Mr Smith. At the present time the Shan-non-Foxton road for about two miles on the Foxton side of the bridge is in a very bad state, in fact, we are informed that it is hardly safe for traffic. Those who are forced to use the road regularly are loud in their condemnation of the powers that be. Settlers in the district have asked us to bring the matter before the Manawatu County Council in order that immediate steps might be taken to improve the road. We feel sure that as soon as the County Council’s notice is drawn to the state of the road, it will receive immediate attention.

The Rev. Dr. Gibb, of St. John’s Church, Wellington, has arranged to visit Foxton on Tuesday, 13th September. While the visit is primarily in connection with the Presbyterian Church, we are led to understand that an opportunity will be afforded the popular Doctor of addressing a larger circle of people in some public function, particulars of which will be given later on. Dr. Gibb’s name has come prominently before the public of Wellington in connection with the recent theatrical matters. Dr. Gibb is an able and tearless speaker and we can guarantee the people of Foxton an exceptional, cultured, and up-to-date address. An Anglican clergyman in Queensland has been distinguishing himself in a new way. Here is an extract from the Sydney Referee. The reference is to the Queensland amateur championships held last month: —“The draw of the meeting was the Rev Hultou Sams, a member of the English Church Bush Brethren, stationed at Win ton, who fought in both the light and middleweight clasps. He won the lightweight, and forfeited in the middle-weight, as he could not stay over the intervening time between the opening bouts and the finals. He is a rare fighter, this parson ; full of force, and loves the game. He was in fine condition, and once the gong had rung he never left his man. The referee was always in the way, as far as the minister was concerned, and he hit and wore his opponents •ut. In his bout in the middleweight division he was giving away about a stone and a-half, but he did all the forcing, and won on points after the six rounds had been rattled off. And he won well, too, for he had Ryan, his opponent, banging on for dear life at the finish.”

At the Wellington Kennel Club’s annual show, held this week, Mr R. Kempster’s dogs were sucessful in the Australian Terriers class, “ Little Boomerang ” succeeded in winning the first prize in the puppy section ; “ Black Tracker ” Secured first award in the open dog section, and “ Tiuey ” in the same section tor bitches. We may mention that Mr Kempster was one of the first fancier’s to introduce this particular class of the dog family to New Zealand, and it was at his request, some years ago, that the Wellington Kennel Club opened a class for the exbibiof Australian terriers. The Skye and Scotch terrier are famous rat and rabbit catchers. Mr Kempster exhibited his dogs at the last local spring show. The Timaru Presbytery held a special meeting last week for the purpose of discussing with the Rev. J. G. Chappie, of St. Andrew’s, his action in presiding at one of the lectures of Mr McCabe (the Rationalist), in Timaru and some of his utterances at the lecture, Mr Chappie had been asked (says the Timaru Herald) to attend the meeting, and he took with him a long written defence. The Presbytery decided to take the whole matter into committee, but Mr Chappie objected to this, and left the meeting. The Presbytery sat for some time afterwards, and decided to fall upon Mr Chappie to attend a special meeting of the Presbytery, to be held at St. Andrew’s a fortnight later, under the disciplinary provisions of the Book of Order. Seen after the occurrence, Mr Chappie stated that he objected to the sitting being private, because be felt that he had been wronged by previous private dealings with his position by the Presbytery, whose resolutions were published, but not his defence, and the proceedings therefore affected him detrimentally. He had determined beforehand that if the reporters were not present he would take no part in the meeting. Mr Chappie stated that he thought of publishing his defence in pamphlet form.