LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIV, Issue 1026, 2 April 1912, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The vital statistics for Foxton for last month were ; Births, 5 ; mairiages, 2 ; deaths, nil.

A Maori child swallowed some carbolic, and died subsequently in the Napier Hospital. Mr J. A. Millar, ex-Minister for Railways, intends to visit Sydney shortly.

A young man named Colin Simpson died suddenly on the beach at Sumner on Sunday. Death was due to heart failure.

Meetings held at Wellington and Invercargill decided to make suitable presentations to Sir Joseph Ward in recognition of his services to the Dominion.

A proud Palmerston husband was presented by his wile on Monday morning with triplets —a fact which has earned for him the congratulations of many friends, says the Standard.

Mr Veitch, M.P., said the Labour party’s ideal was an entirely new Cabinet. The party has practically attained its desire as there is only one tried man in the new Ministry. One hundred and twenty-six suffragettes were dealt with at the Loudon sessions. A number, on promising not to repeat their offence, were bound over, and others were sentenced to four months’ imprisonment. The butchers’ strike trouble at Gisborne is still unsettled. One of the employers has signed the agreement, and as a consequence his men have offered to resume work. He, however, declines to accept their services until the whole trouble is settled.

The body of George Arthur Arey, aged 39, single, was found on Shelly Beach, Auckland, on Sunday, fully dressed. Deceased lived with three sisters in Shelly Beach road, Pousonby, and was last seen alive at ten o’clock on Saturday night. He had suffered from nerve trouble for the past few weeks, and had been very despondent for a few days. He was employed by Wildmau and Arey, stationers.

Last Saturday a number of girls and boys of the local State School, under the care of members of the teaching staff, journeyed to Himatangi to try conclusions with the pupils of the latter school in games ot rounders and cricket. No pains were spared by the Himatangi residents in entertaining the children and the outing was a most enjoyable one. The game of rounders was won by the Himatangi girls who scored 123 points to their opponents 84. There is no doubt that the better team won.

A meeting of managers of the local Presbyterian Church was held last night. It was pointed out that in all probability the induction of the Rev J. M. Thompson m.a. as minister of the charge, would take place on Wednesday, April 24th. As the induction service would be held in the afternoon it was decided to hold a welcome social, to which the public will be invited, in the Masonic Hall during the evening. It was decided to enlist the cooperation of the Radies Guild m this connection. A sub-committee was appointed to draw up a musical programme. Messrs Bpeirs and Claris were appointed a committee to effect certain alterations to the manse.

The Prime Minister, the Hon. T. McKenzie, in an interview with a Post repiesentative respecting his ministry said, “ I have confidence that the people of this Dominion will appreciate a party that will quietly and resolutely settle down to doing the work the country requires to be done. My colleagues, although new to Ministerial rank, are well-known as zealous and capable public men, who have filled many important positions for years past. They are also recognised as enthusiastic meu who will bring their best energies to bear on the departments committed to their care. All I ask at this time is that the people of New Zealand should suspend their judgment until the new administration has had a reasonable opportunity to justify its existence. If that be done, I have little tear ot the result.”

The call of the costume is being heard throughout the length and breadth of the land. Petone costumes are again to the fore in many handsome designs. Mr Geo. H. Stiles has an interesting announcement on this subject in another column. Are you troubled with flies? If so you can clear your house in a very short time by using “Nyals Death to Flies.” Obtainable at Healey’s Pharmacy.* For chronic chest complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, Is bd, 2s 6d.

Mr R. H, Dalhousie, organiser for the Independent Labour Party, visited Foxton yesterday with the object of enrolling members. The holder of a cash register ticket No. 1223 will receive an oil painting in exchange for same at Messrs P. Hennessy and Co.’s Mr John.Mynott, an old resident of New Plymouth, who had been in business there for a number of years, dropped dead in Devon street, New Plymouth, yesterday. On the fourth page of this issue will be found the following interesting reading matter ; —'“Weird Dreams,” “A Brave Deed,” and “Singular Wedding Present.” Cadet Malloy, of the local Post Office staff, has received notice of his transfer to Dargaville. His position will be filled by cadet Smith, of Rongotea. Mr Robertson M.P., accompanied by Mr P. T. Robinson, met and addressed a number of the Flaxmills Fmployees’ Union members in the Coronation Hall supper room on Saturday, afternoon'

Mr W. H. Field and party, who left Otaki on Saturday last for Greytown. via the Hector tourists’ track, reached their destination yesterday morning. They had fine weather and an excellent trip. This is the first trip by the route described. A number of other parties are going through at Faster. The trip can be done in two days now.

The salaries of the members of the newly-selected Cabinet are as follows: —Hon. Thos. Mackenzie, ,£1,600 ; Hon. A. M. Myers, £1,300 ; Hons. MacDonald, Hanau, Laurensou, Russell, and Colvin, £T,ooo ; Hon. Te Raugihiroa, £4OO ; Hons. Ell and Buxton, without salary, [Since the above was in print, Mr HU Jias been given the portfolio of Post-master-General.] At Rarontonga on March 4th, Noo Ongo, a native ot Mangau, was sentenced to three years’ for manslaughter, arising out of a charge of having mutdeied his wife on December 3rd. The jury expressed the opinion that the case was the outcome of bush beer drinking, and asked the authorities to take strong measures for the prevention ot brewing and drinking this beverage and the resulting drunkenness.

Whilst Mr and Mrs Alex. Saunders and their two ctnldren and a youth named L. Judd were driving to Shannon on Sunday, the horse got the reins under his tail, and bolted. The vehicle capsized, and the occupants were all thrown out. Mrs Saunders and one of the children were bruised and shaken, and are confined to their beds. The other child and Mr Saunders were unhurt. Judd got his knee badly cut on the metal. The vehicle was badly damaged. The Hon. H, G. Ell has been appointed Postmaster-General and Minister in charge of the National Annuities Fund in the Mackenzie Cabinet. In an interview, Mr Ell said he hoped to see the slot telephone system installed. In connection with postal affairs, Mr Ell said that he hoped to see the nouse-to-house delivery extended well out into the country districts, so as to give country people all the postal iacilities possible. The existing policy was to extend the system wherever possible, and while he did not propose to attempt a revolutionary change he hoped to see a gradual extension. There were one or two other matters he had in view, and he would confer later with the secretary of the Department in Wellington in order to get the advantage ot his knowledge and experience.

For influenza take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Never fails. Is 6d, 2s 6d.

Before sending out of town for it try Thomas Rimmeiv*

For primest Beef and Mutton and dairy fed Pork, try H. C. Easton.*