LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIV, Issue 1064, 2 July 1912, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Tevin Chronicle states that a permanent bank is to be established at Shannon very soon.

The Shannon correspondent of the New Zealand Times stales that it is rumoured that Mr Alf. Seifert will be a candidate for the Otaki seat at the next election.

The Star of Canada, which went ashore at Gisborne recently, is still on the rocks. Salvage operations are in progress and hopes are entertained of getting the vessel off. A boarder at the Zealaudia Private Hotel, Wellington, named F, C. Marquaudo, died suddenly on Sunday morning. He was apparently well when he retired to bed on Saturday aight.

The monthly sitting of the local Magistrate’s Court will be held to-morrow.

The Devin elocutionary and musical competitions opened today and will be continued till Thursday. A number of territorials were fined at Palmerston on Monday for failing to comply with the conditions of the Defence Act. The Foxton Debating Society will meet on Thursday evening, when a mock breach of promise case will be heard. The public are invited to be present. Detective Quitke visited Foxton yesterday in connection with the charge to be preferred against the Maori, Hiugawaka, at Palmerston next Monday.

On Saturday, at Auckland, a seaman on the scow Era was caught by a rope and swept into the sea, which was running high. A boat was lowered and searched for an hour, but no trace of the man was found. The death is announced at Napier of Mr James S. Gilberd, one of the louuders of the New Zealand Fire Brigades’ Association, and one ot its past presidents, and for many years secretary to the organisation. The cricket match, Australia v. Kssex, was drawn. The County scored 421 in their first innings, Douglas notching i2y and Perrin 104. Australia replied with 17S aud in following on scored 320 for the loss of five wickets. Gregory was still unbeaten with 103 to his credit when stumps were drawn. Kaute, a well-known Maori disappeared from his home at Puuui, Hamilton, recently. It is believed be fell in a stream which was flooded. Searches have revealed no trace of Kaute, who was sue of the few survivors of the Orakau defence.

Mr T. H. Qnartermau, of Foxton, who was successful in drawing a section at Takahue, north of Auckland, in a recent land ballot, left for his new home yesterday. His success in drawing this section is the reward of perseverance, Mr having unsuccessfully taken part in laud ballots for the past seven years. Hamilton Rose Gibson, who was arrested at Gisborne, pleaded guilty at Timaru on Monday to issuing eight valueless cheques, of each, to business people on June 15th. In most cases he paid small accounts and got the change and decamped the same day. He was remanded for sentence, bail of being allowed. The death occurred on Friday at Wellington of Mrs Fleming (widow of the late John Stuart Fleming, widely known in business and other circles iu the early days on the West Coast, and subsequently in Wellington). Mrs Fleming leaves a grown-up family of three sons and four daughters —the eldest son being the Chief Inspector of Schools for the Weilingtoa district. . The first flying race iu Australia, look place ou Saturday between Hart, an Australian in a biplane, and Stone, an American in a Metz monoplane, from Botany to Parramatta, fourteen and a ban miles, was won by Hart in 33 mins. 52secs. Wind and rain compelled both ro ’ to make a wide circuit. Stone did not finish as he lost his way iu a rain cloud and then followed the wrong course.

The uniform of the New Zealand Cadet Contingent, which is to visit Canada, at the invitation ol the Canadian Government, will consist of a slouch hat, Garibaldi blouse, and what are known as “shorts”—trousers of a wide pattern and terminating above the knee, like the football article. The baud of the hat, and also of the “ roll top ” of the stockings is coloured to typify the rata tree — greeu and red—and the loop badge of the hat will be of the leru-ieaf pattern. When the local company of the Territorials paraded (says the Patea Press), only eight men put in au appearance. The tact that a dancing class was being held that night was thought a possible explanation, so Lieuteuaut Kirk was sent to investigate. After posting sentries at both doors, he entered the hall. It happened to be just the psychological moment. The youths of the class were at the time moving iu a single file round the hall, practising a certain step, and all Lieutenant Kirk had to do was to jot down the names of the defaulters —they were many—as they passed. The expressions on their faces were more easily imagined than described, especially that on the face of one poor conscript who had to obtain leave of absence “ because his foot was so sore he could not walk.” Oue mau made a dive for the frout door aud was promptly taken in charge by the sentry. A crop of fines will probably be the sequel. For children’s hacking cough at night, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, is 6d, 2s 6d. The Roslyn Worsted and Woollen Mills are sorely taxed at present to cope with the enormous demand for the people’s favourite Roslyn Allwool Blankets, Rugs, Tweeds, Worsted Football Jerseys, Suits, Socks, Stockings, Flannels, Plaidings, Yarns, Ladies’ and Gents’, fine Unshrinkable Underwear “Delta” finish.*

Grandpa sits in his easy chair, And talks of when he ‘was young’; He sings the praise of those bygone days. And the theme never tires his tongue. Hut u we talk of our modern times, And the things that are near and newer ; There’s only one thing whose praise he will sing, W. E. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. X

Papke, of America, defeated Moreau, of Frauoe, for the middleweight boxing championship of the world, at Paris last week. A party of shootists from Stratford, led by Mr J. Turner, of Feilding, visited Himitangi last week, with good results. They bagged 38 rabbits, and caught a young doe deer. The latter was allowed its liberty.

The vital statistics for Foxton for the quarter ended 30th June were as follows ; —Births, 9 ; marriages, 20; deaths, nil; and for the month, marriages 4, births 7, and deaths nil. Owen Lyuch, sixty-three years of age, died at the Auckland Hospital while under an operation for a throat complaint. At the inquest a verdict was returned of death from natural causes.

Edmondson Green, a labourer, aged seyenty-one years, living with a married daughter at Kiritaki, committed suicide at Dannevirke on Saturday morning by cutting his throat. A verdict was returned at the inquest that death was due to a wound self-inflicted while deceased was temporarily insane.

Many old houses in Holland have a special door which is never opened save on two occasions—when there is a marriage or a death in the family. The bride and bridegroom enter by this door ; aud it is then nailed or barred up until a death occurs, when it is opened, aud the body is removed by this exit.

The Duuedin Star corrects Mr Daureuson for what it terms his familiar and vulgar illusions on the plailuim to “joe Ward." “Give the .Devil his due, and give Joe Ward bis due,” was one of Mr Daureuson’s elegant forms of defending the ex-Premier. Probably It sounds democratic, but it is vulgar all the same.

Several newspapers indicate that it is Mr Lloyd-George’s intention to launch a great scheme of land taxation and single tax, like Henry George’s. The London Telegraph states the Government is formulating a policy of laud and housing reform, and it will be a prominent Italuie at the next general election. Walter H. Gordon, the junior porter who rescued a woman and saved her from being cut to pieces by an oncoming express train at Hastings, is a Waiiarapa boy. His parents reside near Carterton. Young Gordon has been commended for his plucky act by the Railway Department, and has been awarded by the General Manager. The heaviest snowfall experienced tor years is reported as having occurred during the past week over an area of close upon 100 miles south of Taumarunui, both along the route of the Main Trunk Dine and inland on either side. Passengers by train to Auckland state that in some places, particularly on the Waimariao plains, snow lies a foot deep on the flats close to the railway tracks.

Some New Zealand merchants take very strong exception to the composition of the Cost of Living Commission, and matters are likely to come to a head when the commission sits in Wellington. It is understood that the merchants have engaged counsel to put their case, and they declare that had a properly qualified commission beeu appointed they would have had no objection whatever to giving evidence.

A return will shortly be asked for by Mr F. M. B. Fisher, M.P., to show (i) the number of estates iu New Zealand of between £20,000 aud ,£30,000 unimproved value; (2) the number over £30,000 unimproved value ; and (3) the amount of graduated land tax collected from estates exceeding £30,000 unimproved value during the last financial year for which the figures are available..

At the meeting of the Wanganui Presbytery held last week the following letter was received through the Rev. A. Doull, of Palmerston North, from the Officer Commanding the 6th. Mounted Rifles: —* Lear Sir the Officer Commanding the Regiment wishes to express to you his great appreciation of the splendid help rendered by yourself aud other chaplains of the Presbytery in the Foxton Camp, The good conduct maintained throughout the camp was very largely due to the excellent recreation tent and the many good things provided for the men contained therein. Will you please convey to the other Chaplains the Commanding Officer’s hearty thanks and accept the same yourself with wishes that he may be able to welcome you all in the next year’s camp.

Ox tongues, sheep longues, roast, corned, spiced and boiled beef and mutton, stewed tripe, etc., procurable from T. Riramer’s.*

Perreau’s tea rooms are admittedly the best on this coast .*

Ask for the popular “Roslyn” Writing Pads at 6cl and is each.”

The most attractive shop for toys of every description is Mrs Hamer s, Have von seen the window display

Perreau’s refreshment room is the ideal place for fish suppers, etc.*

Thomas Rimmer is selling: 3 tins jams Is, 4 tins sardines is, 5 packets jelly is, 3 bottles sauce Is, factory butter is 2d.*

lie caught a tram, a boat, a ’bus, Some fish, a cricket bail; He caught his typist talking to The chief clerk through the wall. He caught both Too and wallaroo, Upon his annual tour; But saved himself from catching cold With Woods’ Great Peppcrmiat Cure. %

Mr C. T. Natusch, architect, of Palmerston N., invites tenders for the erection of a shop and dwelling for Mr E. Healey. Plans, etc., may be seen at the office of this paper or at the office of the architect. Tenders close at noon on Wednesday, the xoth inst. The Maori tohunga, Hingawaka, who was arrested at Masterton recently on several charges, appeared before the Magistrate’s Court at Palmerston North yesterday and was further remanded until Monday next. Bail was refused.

Mr E. Newman has given notice to move that there be laid before the House this session a return showing the number of settlers and workers who have received advances under the provisions of section n of the New Zealand State - guaranteed Advances Amendment Act, 1910, together with the amount of each advance. We are informed that certain young men attended the Salvation Army service on Sunday night more or less under the influence of liquor, and created a slight disturbance. It should be unnecessary for us to point out the seriousness of such an offence and the army officers should in future take the names of those so offending and have them brought before the Magistrate.

The racing mare, Soultoria, which was stolen irom Mr Roulston’s stables at Pukekohe, has been discovered at Te Rauamoa, about one hundred miles i'rom his home. It appears that she followed two riders travelling from Waitomo to Te Rauamoa, dropping them some distance from the settlement. The equestrians informed Mr S. Stewart, boardinghouse proprietor, that a well-bred, clipped mare was on the road, and he immediately secured and cared for the animal, apprising Constable Wade of the circumstances by telephone. Try PERREAU’s standard bread, For excellence it is unsurpassed.*

We keep a good stock of fancy biscuits—chocolate fingers, fig bars, lemon creams, fairy cakes, walnut creams, iced wafers, cinnamon drops, etc., etc. I'. Rimmer’s. 7 '

For chronic chest complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, is fid, 2s 6d.

Warner’s Corsets are so perfect in pattern and workmanship that they will tit perfectly and not become useless until the whole garment is completely worn out. Every pair guaranteed by local drapers not to rust, break or tear. Prices from 6s to 17s 6d per pair.* Still selling well, finest Norwegian Smoked Sardines, bes tquality, 4 tins for I/. T. Rimmer.*