LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 996, 25 May 1911, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Imperial Conference which opens in London to-day sits four mornings weekly at the Foreign Office, but will hold other meetings according to necessity. The London Daily Chronicle states that the greatest source of satisfaction to the King, who has travelled in every part of the Kmpire, is that the distinguished statesmen of the Dominions will participate in the Coronation, liberty has proved that no parchment binds the Motherland and her daughters. They are united as with hoops of steel by the ties of race, language, and common ideals, and a community of interest.

A comedy, which was not without its serious side, was enacted in the harbour the other evening (says the Timaru Herald). A man had grown tired of hxs old retriever dog, and hit upon a novel way of getting rid of him. He rowed to the harbour mouth in company with the dog, and there tipped the weighted animal out. The dog’s death struggle was greater than the owner had reckoned upon, however, for he succeeded in paddling boatwards and sprang so suddenly into the fragile craft that the man lost his balance and was tipped into the water. It was then that the funniest scene, as viewed by a watchman and some wharf workers, took place, the dripping dog squatting carelessly in the boat and watching his master splutter and splash lor a place of safety. Assistance was soon at hand, and the man, thoroughly exhausted, was rescued. The dog was towed ashore, and will now be disposed of by another method —anything but drowning.

Photographs of the stranded Wairan and the diver at work are advertised for sale.

It was Inspector Milne, not Chief-Inspector Braik, who visited the local State school on Tuesday. There will he a special service in All Saints’ Church to-night at 7.30, Ascension Day. If in want of Birthday, Wedding or other gifts, go to Parkks’, the jeweller, the shop for presents.*

The date of the concert and play, to be held in the Masonic Hall, is altered to June 14th. The date previously advertised was Jul} r 14th. The Magistrate has exonerated the aviator Train from culpability in the disaster which resulted in the death of the French War Minister and serious injury to the Premier.

The poundkeeper notifies that if the horses impounded by the ranger from the Moutoa-Shannou road are not claimed and expenses paid, they will be sold on Saturday next, at noon.

A new Anglican church is about to be erected in Masterton at an estimated cost of Mr C. J. Mountford, architect of Christchurch, has been appointed architect for the building. Owing to the blocks not being completed, we are unable to reproduce the pictures of the stranded Wairau. The illustrations will, however,- appear in Saturday’s issue.

Messrs Dalrymple and Wilson notify by advertisement that any person found trespassing with dog or gun on Montere Run will be prosecuted. Also that all permissions to shoot over the property have been cancelled.

During the course of his address to the State school children yesterday afternoon, Dr Mandl offered to donate a prize to the scholar (boy or girl) who could best recite Kipling’s “ Recessional.”

A curious piece of information was elicited Irom a witness in a cruelly to animals case heard at Christchurch the other day. Referring to the state of certain dogs, the subject of the charge, the witness said: “They must have been in a bad way, because they were perspiring through the skin. Ordinarily, a dog perspires from the tongue.”

In order to investigate complaints by telephone subscribers, the New South Wales PostmasterGeneral invited subscribers to meet him in the Town Hall. The interview took place last week, when he was deluged with complaints. Many of the alleged experiences were extremely humorous, though annoying. Mr Thomas was forced to apply the gag, and replied promising to do his utmost to remove the situation.

A return match between Bill Bang and Jack Bester will probably be arranged to take place at the Stadium on the night of Saturday, June 3. The Australian champion was approached on the subject immediately after the recent battle, and insisted on receiving as his share, win, lose, or draw, Bester, it is understood, is prepared to guarantee him ,£4OO, and there the matter rests at present. The obstacle is not regarded as being insurmountable, and it is expected that the match will be clinched.

Every home should keep a supply of the popular Roslyn writing pads. Obtainable from local drapers and storekeepers, at 6d and is each.*

Yesterday was Empire Day, and the event was celebrated at the local school, in common with all State schools throughout the Dominion. At the local school the children were assembled in front of the building, the cadets forming a square. A number of parents were in attendance. The flag was unfurled and saluted, and the New Zealand Hymn, “God Defend New Zealand,” sung. Short and appropriate addresses were delivered to those assembled by Mayor Stiles, Rev. G, K. Aitken, Dr. Mandl, and the Chairman of the Committee, after which the National Anthem was sung, and the children dismissed. At the invitation of the headmaster, a number of parents visited the school class-rooms, and expressed their pleasure thereat.

If you want to be up early these dark mornings, buy one of Farkes’ alarm clocks. A good selection ot choose from.*

A meeting of the newly-formed Eiterary and Debating Society was held in the Presbyterian Hall on Tuesday evening. The chair was occupied by the Rev. G. K. Aitken, and there was a satisfactory attendance of members. Mr Aitken read a paper on the objects of the debating society. Matters in connection with the management of the Society were discussed and it was decided to commence the session on Tuesday evening next with a reading from the poets. On the following Tuesday the first debate’ will take place, the subject being “ Is compulsory military training necessary in New Zealand.” The affirmative will be taken by Mr Gabites and the negative by Rev. Mr Aitken. The syllabus for the balance of the session will be drawn up on Tuesday evening next and each member is entitl to suggest two subjects for.debate.

What in the world’s the use of fretting O’er life’s troubles every day ? All your blessings thus forgetting, We’ve some blessings anyway. One great blessing all may finger, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, to wit, Drives off colds inclined to linger, Makes us well and keep us fit. 1

Mr Massey intends to take his libel case against the New Zealand Times to the Court of Appeal. Mr T. Kennedy Macdonald has resigned his membership of the Legislative Council.

Mr Justice Chapman will preside at the Palmerston North Supreme Court sittings, which will open on Tuesday next. The death is reported of a very old resident of Nelson Province, Mrs W. Holdaway, in her 81st year. She had been a resident of Nelson Province continuously since 1841 —a period of seventy years.

Jack Lenman, between 65 and 70 years ol age, a porter at the Manchester Hotel, Feilding expired in the commercial room, yesterday afternoon. Deceased was apparently penniless, and had no known relatives in New Zealand.

Mr Herries, Opposition M.P. for Tanranga, delivered a political address at the Municipal Hall, Palmerston N., on Tuesday evening. Mr Herries intends to commence a series of political addresses in the North of Auckland district shortly.

A young man named Hugh Kennedy, aged 22, engaged as a plumber, at Midhurst, cut his throat with a razor on Tuesday. Death was instantaneous. At the inquest a verdict was returned of suicide while temporarily insane, caused by continued ill-health.

The death is announced irom Christchurch of Mr Alfred Cox, who represented Heathcote in Parliament from 1863 to 1865 and Timaru from 1866 to 1868, aged 86. He was editor of the wellknown “ Men of Mark in New Zealand.”

Mr Stuart Mcßae, late business manager for Phil Walsh Dramatic Co,, arrived in town this morning to make arrangements for the opening of Klton’s “Thunderbolt” Picture Co., (late Klton Comedy C 0.,) in the Masonic Hall next week. The nine-year-old son of Mr Gardes was thrown from a horse this morning and dislocated his elbow. It appears that the lad, accompanied by a mate, “ doublebanked ” the animal, which took exception to the extra burden and lost no time in shifting the load. The other lad got off with a shaking.