LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 886, 1 September 1910, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr A. Lazarette notifies that he has just received a consignment of crayfish. The vital statistics for Foxton for August were : Marriages, one ; births, eight; deaths, three. A staunch draught mare and foal, dray and harness are advertised for sale. Professor Zee, of the San Francisce Naval Observatory, after ten years’ research, declares that the planets are inhabited by intelligent beings. Cardinal Vanutelli, Papal Legate, with two other cardinals, a hundred and twenty archbishops, and a thousand priests will participate in the Eucharistic Congress at Montreal, opening on September nth. jpor watch, clock or jewellery repairs go to Parkes, the jeweller, Main Street.

Mr Alf. Fraser advertises a sixroomed dwelling and five acres of land to let.

The annual general meeting of the Chamber of Commerce will be held in the Council Chamber to-morrow night. A full attendance of members is requested. A general meeting of the local Horticultural Society is advertised to be held in the Mayor’s Room to-morrow night. Very important business is to be transacted and every member should therefore make a point of being present. The first of the special mission choir practices will be held at All Saints’ to-morrow, Friday, at 7.30 p.m. The choir will consist of the Church choir, the ladies who have offered to help in the singing, and the children’s choir. The vicar hopes that every member will be present as the mission will soon be here, and there is a good deal of work to be done.

The monthly sitting of the Magistrate’s Court was held yesterday before Mr A. D. Thomson S.M., when judgment was entered up in the following undefended civil cases : Commissioner of Taxes v. C. E. Bird, claim is Bd, costs 8s; Easton and Co. v. Jas. Eambess, £3 14s 3d, costs 10s ; and F. Hadfield v. Wilson and Hawkins, 3s id, costs £2 16s. The local amateurs are sparing no effort in order to ensure that the staging of the comedy-drama “Blow for Blow,” which they are to produce at the Public Hall on the 21st instant, will be right up to the mark and are rehearsing as often as possible. This play isone that should appeal to a Foxton audience and is considered by those who have seen it to be far ahead of anything yet staged by our amateurs. Another rehearsal will be held to-night. Mr Alf, Fraser, member of the Education Board, visited Glen Oroua on Tuesday, and conferred with the school committee in reference to fencing and draining of a residential site. Mr Fraser’s report will be presented to the next meeting of the Board. The committee have applied to the Board for the erection of a teacher’s residence, and if the request is acceded to the settlers will give an acre of land valued at £6O as a site.

A contribution to the controversy regarding the part played by drink in a country’s crime was given In the Legislative Council by the Hen. G. Jones. Answering an assertion that the various classes of crime had shown an increase in no-liceuce districts, Mr Jones said he had the latest official police returns for 1908, The population of Invercargill (uo-liceuse) was given as 11,722, and that of Gisborne (license) as 5064. The total offences in Invercargill in 1905-6 were 338; in Gisborne, 822 ; for 1906-7 the totals were : Gisborne, 722 ; Invercargill, 382 ; 1907-8, Gisborne, 963 ; Invercargill, 360; grand totals for the three years, Gisborne, 2512 ; Invercargill, 1088. A physician who counts among his patients many well-known London women, has been pointing out the effect of too much automobiling on the figure. “At the risk of making myself unpopular,” he says, “ I have had to forbid motoring to several of my patients who have consulted me regarding their growing embonpoint. Those who have followed my advice have succeeded in regaining their figures. Motoring surpasses in luxury any form of locomotion yet invented. The seats are so tilted that one is forced to lean back against the cushions at such an angle that all muscles are relaxed. Add to this the exhilaration which rapid movement produces and the increase of appetite engendered by plenty of fresh air and you will see that motoring contains most of the elements which make for adiposity.”

Examples of the French pattern of red tape continue to come to light. A lax collector died in France some weeks ago, for even tax collectors are mortal. In France a tax collector has to deposit a guarantee (in this case it was ,£1200) against the money he receives. When M. le Receveur died, his heir applied to the Inland Revenue Office for the ,£I2OO deposit which his father had left. He was informed that the money could not be paid him without a statement written and signed by M. le Receveur to the effect that no money had been paid him for taxes since he gave up his position. As the reason of his giving up his position was one which peremptorily forbade M. le Receveur to sign anything, the document was not forthcoming, and the heir is still waiting for the money which belongs to him. Sacco Homan, who distinguished himself when last in Melbourne by fasting for fifty-three days, and thus broke the record in this branch of industry, has been challenged to a duel of fasting by “ Rexo,” a New Zealand exponent. The other night (says the Melbourne Argus), after a light meal of fish and vegetables, the two were fastened into a glass case in the Alexandra Hall, Bourke Street, with a number of Spa water and a supply of cigarettes. A large crowd watched the meal and the incarceration. Sacco Homan has an apparent advantage in isst 2lb of tissue reserve, while Rexo is a mere light-weight faster of gst qlb. Whoever takes a meal first loses the game and the other will be champion faster of the world. Messrs Ross and Co., of the Bon Marche, Palmerston N., announce the opening up of new goods for all departments, the special feature of this week’* display is millinery*

Mr O. F. Cook advertises that he will ruu a coach for the conveyance of passengers to and from the Levin races to-morrow and Saturday. The coach will leave the post office at 9.15 o’clock each morning.

The s.s. Queen of the South entered the river this morning from Wellington with a cargo of general merchandise, but stuck on a sand-bank opposite Messrs Levin and Co.’s grading stores, where she at present lies. It is expected that she will get off on to-night’s tide.

Now that spring is approaching, Foxton ladies will be desirous of purchasing new millinery appropriate to the season. M. Hamer, the “ Economic,” is now showing a large consignment of ladies’ and children’s spring millinery at a reasonable figure. Discount tickets given on all cash purchasers.* A witness in a civil case in the Supreme Court at Wellington stated that he never read the newspapers. Mr Justice Chapman appeared to be rather surprised at this, but after asking further questions his surprise increased. 1 ‘ Where were you born ? ” asked his Honour. “In Marlborough --at Blenheim,” replied the witness*. ‘‘l’m surprised that anyone in Marlborough cannot read,” said the Judge. The body of the young man decapitated by the train at Pleasant Point, Timaru, on Monday, has been identified as that of Bernard Jones, a pupil teacher in Timaru, who was spending his holidays on a farm near the scene of the tragedy. Jones had been suffering from influenza. He was eighteen years of age and a bright youth, who won four special mentions in the teachers’ examination. A conversazione is to be held under the auspices of the local Presbyterian Church on the 13th iust., in the Masonic Hall. The Rev Dr. Gibb, of St. John’s Church, Wellington, has consented to be present on the occasion and to talk on present day topics. A committee has been appointed to draw up a programme of musical and vocal items, and the lady members of the congregation will provide refreshments.

This is how a modern naval battle was described by Professor Scott in a lecture at Christchurch on Thursday night:—The fleet in being would consist of protected battle ships and cruisers, the scouts. At first the scouts would get in touch with the enemy and bring about a cruiser action. Then the battleships would •ome up to their support, and then would ensue the battle of the leviathans. The crusers would in the meantime hang around either to attack or assist Injured battleships, and perhaps to screen the torpedo attack, which would be made at the end of the action when the big vessels were more or less disabled.

Ladies and Gentlemen—Ask your local draper or storekeeper pleasantly and impressively, yet very persistently for the celebrated high-grade Roslyn Clothing for boys, youths and gentlemen. Roslyn blankets, rugs, yarns, jerseys, tweeds, worsted (very high-class for the tailoring trade), socks, stockings, bloomers, combinations, pyjamas, heather unshrinkable flannel and heavy twill plaiding (Delta finish). This Roslyn heather flannel and plaiding is coming into great favour for men’s undershirts and drawers, and boys’ school blouses. It also makes up beautifully for ladies’ wear. Always make certain that the words “Delta Finish” are on all your Roslyn underwear, then you will be amply rewarded for all your persistency.*

In the course of a few remarks on “Resuscitation” at the lifesaving exhibition at Christchurch, Dr. W. Hamilton Simpson said of the various methods the Schafer method by a Professor of Physiology in Edinburgh), was the most satisfactory on account of its effectiveness, simplicity, and the ease with which it was remembered. The doctor added that resuscitative methods to restore an apparently-drowned person were sometimes necessary for four or five hours, although as far as his own personal experience was concerned two hours had been the he longest period, It was quite a mistake to attempt artificial respiration for only a little while and then to give the task up in despair.

At the local Police Court this morning before Messrs Rimraer and Hornblow J’s.P., H, S. Munro, licensee of the Family Hotel, Foxton, was charged on the information of the police with (i) being found drunk in a public place, (2) with using threatening and abusive language with intent to provoke a breach of the peace and (3) with resisting Constables Woods and Sweeney whilst in the execution of their duty. Accused pleaded not guilty to all three charges and asked for a remand until the next sitting of the Magistrate’s Court, in order that he might be given an opportunity to get counsel to defend him, stating also that he had about 20 witnesses to ca)l. Constable Woods, on behalf of the police, pointed out that a remand could not be granted for more than eight days, but said the police would raise no objection to a remand until Monday next. This would give accused au opportunity of getting counsel and working up his defence. Accused said this would be satisfactory to him and the bench remanded him until Monday next at 10.30 a.m. Call at the “ Economic,” Foxton, for ladies’ and children’s spring millinery. A large consignment just arrived, and now offering at reasonable prices. Call and inspect.* Dining chairs 4 for 2ls to make room for heavy stocks to arrive at Walker’s Red House* A beautiful assortment of electroplate goods, brooches, engagement rings, etc., at Parkes’ jewellery establishment, Main St.* ,

The annual general meeting of the Foxton Lawn Tennis Club is . advertised to be held in Mr Perreau's rooms on Tuesday evening next. Now is the time to rug horse 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.* M. Dufaux, a Swiss airman, using a bi-plane of his own design, flew from Neuville to Collonges (in the French department of Ain), a distance of forty-nine miles, in 56mm 6sec. Mastertou possesses a farmer who, says the Age, is exceedingly conscientious. He went to a dairy sale recently bid for a cow, was the only bidder, and ran himself up in halt crown bids to ,£3 los before he would allow the beast to be knocked down to him. The Director of the Census estimates the population ot the United States at ninety millions, or, including the Philippine Islands, at a hundred millions. During the last three years 2,576,000 immigrants entered tha United States, and 790,575 persons ' left the Union.

“ My advice to you is to learn to fight, so as to enable you to take care of yourself,” said Mr Haselden, S.M., at the Petone Police Court to a small boy who said he was forbidden to fight; ‘‘and you may say that the magistrate told you so,” added his Worship. An experienced pastoralist at present attending Parliament in Wellington says the recent storm must have cost the Dominion many thousands of pounds. On all the high lauds there was snow, from which the pastoralists had escaped altogether this winter. There will be considerable loss of stock, especially of lambs.

Mr F. W. Kobersteiu has disposed of the whole of his Glen Oroua and Carnarvon property at satisfactory prices, the homestead realising an acre. This is the highest price that has been paid for dairy land in Glen Oroua. Mr Koberstein has purchased a well-appointed farm at Taonui, comprising 2200 acres, from Mr Burton.

The Standard Oil Trust in 28 years has paid dividends aggregating 710,000,000 dollars on a capital of a hundred million dollars. As hundreds of millions of dollars have been put into the property without a change in the capitalisation a re-organisation of capital is expected next year. The record for large families is claimed for Black Springs, a farming centre in Oberon, west of the Blue Mountains, New South Wales. Within a radius of five miles there are six landholders, whose families number 82, ranging from babies to adults is as follows ; —x6, 15, 14, 13, 13, and n. The parents of these children are still in robust health, and there have been no second marriages. Apropos the recently announced railway surplus, one of th« Wanganui papers relates the following ; “Owing to the scarqty of bricks in Wanganui, some local builders are compelled to buy their supplies in Palmerston North and tail them here. They are charged freight by weight, and a good downpour of rain on the absorbent bricks incieases their weight, with the result that the Wanganui builders find that it costs them an extra shilling a thousand in freight.” The Minister of Railways (says the paper) is to be commended in thus turning to profit even the inclement weather.

The great Irish baritone, Signor Foli, when singing m grand opera in his native City, Cork, had to sing one of his songs from a stage balcong. The arrangements were not very perfect, and the manager, fearing the carpenter had not made the balcony strong enough to sustain the weight of the big man, told oil two assistants to hold up from beneath. The lengthy Siguor was only half through the song when one man said to the other: “ Be jabers, Moike, this Oitalian is moighty heavy!” “Bet’s dhrop him, Pat; he’s only an Oitalian, afther all! ” Voice from the Signor above: “Will ye, ye divils, will ye?” “Tare-an-ouns! Pat, but he’s an Oitishman; hold him up for the loife of yez I ”

The audience at the Wellington Seamen’s Mission the other evening heard a yarn which could only have originated in the United States, says the Free Uance. In a wayback township the postmaster was also coroner. A ‘ 1 tenderfoot ’ ’ was suddenly taken ill, and, in spite of medical skill died. The doctors said he had died of appendicitis, but the coroner insisted' on a post-mortem and an inquest being held. This revealed the fact that the deceased’s appendix had been removed lang syne. As coronor he was required to certify the cause of death, and how was it to be done ? However, as postmaster he reached for his rubber stamp, and without more ado affixed to the certificate the words “ Opened by Mistake.”