LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 1039, 5 September 1911, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Seneral big catches of whitebait have been made this season close to the Shannon bridge.

Measles still continue to rage in Shannon. It is estimated that there are over 60 cases in the township. Dr. Mandl will deliver a lecturette on “Natural selection” at the Literary and Debating Society's meeting to-night.

The remains of the late Mrs Hariett Proctor were laid to rest on Sunday. The cortege was a large one, including relatives and friends from far and near. The hearse was covered with wreaths, including two artifical ones. The pall-bearers were: Messrs Robinson, Blast, Baker and Anderson. The service at the graveside was conducted by the Rev. G. Y. Woodward.

Chinese returning from the East predict a great upheaval in Canton, where much unrest is apparent. There is a strong feeling against foreigners. Thousands of Chinese are fleeing the city. The Dutch liner, Van Linschoteu, from Java, has beeu quarantined at Sydney, there being a case of smallpox aboard. The steamer called at Brisbane five days after the patient had taken ill, but apparently the nature of the disease was not discovered there.

The funeral of the late Mrs Berry took place yesterday. A short service was held at All Saints’ church, after which the cortege re-formed and proceeded to the cemetery, where the last rites were performed by the Rev G. Y. Woodward.

The death is reported of Mrs Elizabeth Bryant, wife of Mr R. M. Bryant, one of Tiritea’s oldest and most respected settlers. The late Mrs Bryant had resided lor 27 years at Fitzherbert, and was 60 years of age. A husband an d eight children (six daughters and two sons) are left to mourn their loss.

From 7th to 13th October, this year, is to be the annual self-denial week with the Salvation Army. The money raised will be devoted to the Army’s foreign mission rescue aud social work, as well as the general maintenance and further advancement of the various philanthropic institutions which have been established by the Army in Australasia. Captain Rimmer is at present canvassing this district.

Referring to the Colyton school the Manawatu correspondent of the Farmers’ Union Journal says : The best school garden, and the best results in flowers and vegetables in this district were grown in a small country school, the teacher being a young lady. She evidently understood manuring, and had the ‘ growing touch ’ which is so essential to success. Some people plant things and they grow, while others fail. Mr James Bull, an old Rangitikei settler recently met with a rather serious accident. He was stepping off a motor bus in London when his foot caught, and he fell, stunning himself and dislocating his shoulder. He was taken by the police to St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, where his shoulder was reset, but this, unfortunately, has not been altogether successful, and he had not quite recovered the full use of it when the mail left.

The Board of theological studies has conferred the diploma of L.Th. (N.Z.) i.e. Licentiate in Theology of New Zealand, on all those who have received the certificate of the Board that they have passed Grade IV. A list of clergy is given in the Chronicle of those who have received the new degree, and we are pleased to notice that among the number are three vicars of All Saints’, Foxton : the Rev. H. S. Leach, the Rev. H. F. Wilson and the present vicar, the Rev. G. Y. Woodward. The Rev. Mr Barnett arrived in town to-day and lectures to-night and to-morrow in the Masonic Hall. He deals with the occult side of life which in the past was confined to select and advanced types of men. Mr Barnett says that the time has arrived when these esoteric knowledges should become the property of the general public. In two lectures Mr Barnett proposes to scientifically explain the “ finer forces ” operative in mankind—alive and dead.

The Premier of Victoria (Mr Murray), prior to sailing for Australia from Eondon was interviewed by the press. He said Britain’s most urgent problem was connected with child life in the more squalid parts of the kingdom. The fringe of the problem had hardly yet been touched. Compulsory military training under a system approximating to that of the Commonwealth’s would be of much good with reference to these other problems. His parting message was, “ Good luck to England.” A very enjoyable social was held in the Masonic Hall last night by the members and friends of the local Horticultural and Industrial Society. The President, Mr Alex. Speirs, occupied the chair, and welcomed those present. An enjoyable programme was arranged by Mrs Boyes, and much appreciated. The following ladies and gentlemen contributed items : —Mesdames J. Robinson, Boyes, Missjenks, Messrs Bullard, F. D. Whibley, Collins, Hornblow, Hooker, and Galland. Accompaniments were played by Mesdames Boyes, Bullard, Misses Jenks and Collins. A novel guessing competition created a good deal ot fun. The name of an author, written on a slip of paper, and pinned on one’s back, had to be guessed. Mr Galland won the gent’s prize, and Mrs R. H. Barber the lady’s. There was an abundance of refreshments supplied by the ladies. The ladies, particularly Mesdames Adams, Boyes, Misses Speirs, Ross and Signal, worked like trojans for the success of the gathering, and were accorded a hearty vote of thanks. A similar compliment was accorded to the President.

Tonking’s Linseed Emulsion —the only certain cure, from all chemists and stores, is fid, 2s fid, 43 fid. I The corsets that are guaranteed to fit comfortably, wear well, and not rust, break or tear, are the celebrated Warner’s Rust-proof, as sold by local drapers.* For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, is fid. 2s fid

Vegetable seeds, flower seeds garden tools, etc., T. Rimmer.*

Still another case is reported of “waiting at the Church,” this time in a suburb of Christchurch. The bridegroom-elect was a young man who, until a tew days ago, was a highly respected employee of a local firm, so much so, in fact, that when the news of his approaching marriage was noised abroad he received a substantial cash present from his fellowworkers as a tangible token of their esteem and affection for him. The waiting bride was an employee of another Christchurch business firm, and she was the recipient of a monster wedding cake, made specially for her and presented to her by the management. The day for the ceremony was fixed, and elaborate preparations had beeu made by the bride’s parents to ensure her being, well “sent off.” The eventful '

hour arrived, bringing wiith it a coterie of well-wishers and gossipers, but after waiting some two hours, it was decided to postpone the ceremony until such time as the bridegroom should think fit to appear. disconsolate would-be bride philosophically remarked that it would be all right. Probably her man had “ got drunk, and was sleeping it off somewhere.” But there are those who say that a worried-looking man set sail on the following evening for Australia.

Do not send out of town for it. Try T. Rimmer’s spirit lamps from iseach.* For Influenza take W oods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Never fails, is fid, 2s fid.