The Manawatu Herald. Tuesday, January 21, 1913. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 1053, 21 January 1913, Page 2

The Manawatu Herald. Tuesday, January 21, 1913. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Among the recent winners on the racecourse in England is a filly named Ask Papa, by Matchmaker, out of Pop the Question. The public wealth of the Dominion approaches very nearly an increase of nearly in the last three years.

At the local police court yesterday, before Mr Hornblow J.P., John Dwyer charged by the police with drunkenness was convicted and ordered to leave the town forthwith.

The Feilding Star understands that Mr E. Newman, M.P., is going to pay a visit to Australia shortly, and will take the opportunity of making a special inspection of the Hawkesbnry Agricultural College. Some mischievous person or persons broke the leg off one of the iron seats in the Triangle. We also notice that holes are being made near the seats where the feet of those using the seats rest and would suggest that concrete slabs be placed in front of the seats. Mr and Mrs Holt, of Hastings, motored through to Foxton on Saturday and are remaining for a a few days. Mr Holt is engaged in sheep farming in Hawke’s Bay and has recently acquired a further area of land. Mr Holt states that everything is prosperous in Hawke’s Bay and the farming outlook for the current year is bright. Jack Johnson, the negro pugilist, has been released on bail. He complained that he was incarcerated in the death call of the county goal. Spooks haunted him at nights, danced the floor around him, and tapped the walls. He said he would rather jump trom a skyscrapper than repeat his gaol^expericnce. The teacher asked, “When did William the Conqueror invade England ?’’ After the silence had been painful, she said, “Open your history books. What does it say there ?” A boy answered, “William the Conqueror, 1066.” “Now,” said the teacher, “Why didn’t you remember that date ?” “Well,” replied the boy, “I thought it was his telephone number.”.

A remarkable example of the memory ol animals is reported from the Apiti district. Some time ago Mr Watson drove some animals from bis farm at Apiti to a new section which he had taken up near Te Kuiti. Among the beasts was a bull, which, after spending a few days on the Te Kuiti property, decided that he would go back to bis old home at Apiti, and although the distance is about 180 miles, he arrived there safely.

Excitement prevailed in Belfast on receipt of the news that the Home Rule Bill had passed the Commons, fusillades of revolver shots being fired in the principal streets. One man was shot and sent to the hospital. The police restrained the rival crowds with difficulty. The police commissioner directing operations was severely kicked and beaten. The crowds slowly dispersed. There was little excitement in the Nationalist quarter.

Referring to a speech made recently by Mr Pearce, M.P. for Patea, the Eltham Argus says inter alia : “It is interesting and amusing as being an evidence of the impertinent airs that some people are ready to assume when they became entitled to attach M.P. to their name. In the article we are referring to there appears a short report of a speech made by Mr George Vater Pearce, whom the Patea electors have the misfortune to be burdened with as their Parliamentary representative."

Hon. W. F. Massey states that the Government intend within the next few weeks to appoint a Commission of experts to inquire and report on matters connected with forests and areas that should be set apart in different districts in the Dominion for scenic or climatic purposes ; afforestation ; trees that should be planted, and the most suitable localities ; length of time the present timber supply will last and the probable demand for timber in the comparatively near future,

Ask to see the new low bust, longskirted models in “Warner’s” Rustproof Corsets. Every pair guaranteed. Local drapers Wanted: 100 new customers to drink Agragella Tea —the highest grade tea procurable. Call for free sample. Thomas Rimmer.* We have been appointed local agent for Star No. I Cocoa, lib tins 2/10, %lb tins i/6, V\ lb tins rod. We can recommend this. Thomas Rimmer.*

People with weak digestive organs should not fail to take PERREAU’s Bermaline Bread/ 18

lu 1911, 152 men and 26 women lost their lives by drowning in New Zealand. A meeting of the Foxtou Camera Club will be held in the Presbyterian Hall on Thursday evening next. The subject for the discourse will be “chemicals, as applied .to photography.” Mr Bedford, adjuster for the United Fire Insurance Co., visited Foxton yesterday and in company with the local agent, Mr George Barber, adjusted the claim on the recent fire in Cook St.

The Shannon Bowling Club are holding a tournament on their green to-morrow at which the local Club will be represented by a rink consisting of Messrs Barber, Rimmer, Spring and Whiblev.

Mr Woolhouse informs us that Fuller’s symphony orchestra, of Palmerston North, is prepared to give an al fresco concert at the Beach next Sunday afternoon, if weather permits when a collection will be taken up in aid of the district hospital.

Foxton beach bids fair to outrival Plimmerton as a seaside resort despite the latter’s close proximity to the railway. Several people who have previously taken their families to Plimmerton, have transferred their seaside holidays to Foxton. Visitors to the Beach this year have come from as far south as Masterton.

Mr Hirst senr., oue of the early pioneers, left for Wellington today in order to attend the re-ituion of the early settlers to be held in Newtown Park to-morrow. Mr Hirst is, we believe, the only oue left of the hundred militia men who did special patrol duty along Tinakori road and drove Te Rauparaha towards Porirua, where he was subsequently captured. Five patent pistols for killing injured animals have been ordered from Home by the Wellington Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The weapon, which is placed against the animal’s head, instead of firing bullets, is fitted with a steel rod or bolt, and this, when the trigger is pulled, penetrates the skull. As soon as the animal is dealt with the rod is easily placed in position again, and is ready for further use.

When in Pahiatua recently a representative of this paper had the pleasure of meeting and conversing with Mrs John Vile, who has attained the great age of 96 years. The old lady was taking a walk abroad in the evening, and was admiring the well-displayed goods iu the shop windows. Mrs Vile is comparatively hale and hearty, her memory is good and she enjoys chatting with old friends. Mrs Vile is the mother of the late Mr Job. Vile ex M.P. for Manawatu. Mr H. Vile of Hitnatangi is her youngest son. The funeral of the Hon. John Bryce took place on Sunday afternoon at Brunswick (Wanganui). There was a very long cortege. The Territorials took part, and members of deceased’s old Kai Iwi Cavalry Corps acted as pall bearers. The Hons. R. H. Rhodes and F. M. B. Fisher and Mr John Duthie (one of the “old school”), were among those present. The ceremony at the graveside was conducted by the Rev Calder, and ‘‘The East Post” was sounded.

Lightning struck Mrs Ferry, who resides near Attunga, in the northern part of Victoria, during a thunderstorm last week. Mrs Ferry had occasion to go out of doors to a tank, and was followed by her little son. She was in the act of picking up a bucket to get water when she was struck. At the time she was wearing glasses, and it is surmised that they attracted the lightning. Her hair was singed, her face discoloured, blouse torn, and a mark extended from the head to the heel. The lightning tore the heel off one of her boots. The glasses were smashed to pieces. She was in an unconscious condition for some time. The child was unhurt.

A suggestion that something should be done to commemorate the life work of the late Sir Henry Atkinson was brought before the Prime Minister at Cambridge recently. Mr Massey expressed his sympathy with the proposal, and stated that he considered that much of the prosperity of the Dominion was due to the work of the man whom he described as one of the geratest patriots New Zealand had known. He pointed out that it might be difficult to rouse the interest of the people after twenty years, but he would place the matter before his colleagues.

Dr. Slower linger, in- one of foreign medical reviews, writes as follows on the medicinal and hygienic properties ot the apple. Apples eaten immediately before bedtime promote the health generally. Its dietetical as well as alimentary substance is of the highest order. It contains more phosphoric acid ip an easily digestible combination than any other vegetable product. It is (1) good brain food ; (2) excites the functions of the liver ; (3) promotes a sound and quiet sleep ; (4) disinfects the mouth ; (5) agglutinates the sulphus acids ip the stomach ; (6) paralyses hemorrhoidal disturbances ; (7) helps the secretions of the kidney and prevents calculous concretion ; (8) obviates indigestion; and (9) is a good preventive against diseases ot the throat.

Wanted—The people of Foxton and the surrounding districts to know that A. de Luen, tailor, of Palmerston North, will call on any* one with samples upon the receipt of a postcard. Costumes fporn £4 4s, Suits from £4 IQs.*

Over 5000 telephones are in use in Auckland.

Mr D. Buick, M.P., is a visitor to the local races.

The Rev. Mr Hodge, of Napier, is a visitor to Foxtou.

Full details of the racing will appear in our next issue.

The special train from Palmerston North this mornicg was crowded with visitors.

Police-Inspector Wilson, two detectives and four special constables are on duty at the races.

A gale has proved disastrous to the Tasmanian fruit crop, doing thousands of pounds’ worth of damage.

It is stated that as a result of Mr Massey’s visit to the North Auckland -district it is probable that an area of ten thousand acres will be opened for settlement. Large numbers of visitors are in town for the races, and, as is usual, a number of human parasites also. The police are keeping an eye on a few of these undesirable gentry.

Wild pigs have not yet been driven out of Southland (says the Western Star), for quite _ recently two young fellows killed 17 in one day up the W’aiau district.

Forty-seven pages of the last New Zealand Gazette are taken up with the publication of the registers of medical practitioners and dentists in the Dominion, 26 pages being devoted to the former and the remainder to the latter. A horseman dressed in armour, after the fashion of a mediaeval knight, rode through the city of London on January nth. He was advertising a picture show. At the Police Court he was fined for causing sightseers to congregate, aud so block the traffic. A wedding, cake weighing 3001 b aud standing 6ft high was presented to Miss Mamie Morgansteiu, of New York, by her father, on her wedding day. The ingredients included xoolb of raisins, roolb of currants, 30 dozen eggs, 751 b of sugar, aud 2olb of butter.

The Premier had occasion to refer, in the course of,a speech at Paparoa, to the class of. workers known as the “Red Federation.” “They don’t believe in me,” added Mr Massey, “and I don’t believe in them. They are welcome to their opinion, and I am going to stick to mine.”

It is understood, on good authority, says the Marlborough Express, that an interesting action will be tried in the Supreme Court at Blenheim next month, in which two prominent members of the local Reform Party will be proceeded against for a large sum of money in connection with the late election petition. A baby was born iu a motor car in Auckland oue day last week. The mother had just arrived by steamer, and was being driven, in the early morning, to a nursing home, accompanied by her husband. When the nursing home was reached there was an extra passenger in the car —a baby boy. At latest accounts, mother and child were both well.

During last month the Shannon Dairy-Company paid out ,£3,049 14s 4a to suppliers, being at the rate ot per lb. for butterfat. This is a big increase on previous years, the amount paid during the same month of last year being £2,591 3s 6d, at the rate of per lb., and lor the previous year £2,157 lßs 6d, when butterfat was paid for at the rate of nd. Among the patients in a certain hospital there was one disposed to take a dark view of his chance of recovery. “ Cheer up, old man,” admonished the youthful medico attached to the ward wherein the patient lay. “ Your symptoms are identical with those of my own case four years ago. I was just as ill as you are. Took at me now.” The patient ran his eyes over the physician's stalwart frame. “ Yes, but what doctor did you have ? ” he asked feebly. Fears of a beef famine in New Zealand were raised by a member of a northern deputation to the Prime Minister last week. The speaker was Mr Alf. Harding, a well-known landowner, and he asked that a more effective record of cattle should be provided for the next census or for the Year Book, if possible. Mr Massey said he was already having the matter seen to, and remarked that he was inclined to agree with Mr Harding in connection with the possibility of a shortage of beef. It was his desire that complete stock statistics should be made available,

Mr G. 0. Barber, local delegate to the C.K.M.S. conference at Nelson, returned yesterday. Mr Braukland, &fr Barber's feljow delegate, remained in the garden city to attend the Synod meeting. Mr Barber said the conference of this important adjunct pf the Anglican Church ’was an eyeopener to him. Delegates were present from one end of New Zealand to the other, ranging in age from those who have just attained their majority to old men. 4 spirit of enthusiasm pervaded the conference. Mr Barber said there is no doubt that the society wiil make itself felt 3s a great tporal force throughout the Dominion.

Tbe prolonged dry weather is causing the roads to break up badly throughout the borough.

The six-mouths-old baby of Mr and Mrs Atkinson, of Bright (.Victoria), was asleep in a cradle in the shade of a tree on January 13, when a boar broke out of a sty some distance away, and made straight for the cradle. There was no one about, and the animal dragged the child out by the leg, which it horribly mutilated. Attracted by the cries of the child, Mr M'Kinnon endeavoured to release the baby, and the boar turned on him and fought savagely. The boar was eventually beaten off. The child had to undergo an operation, which left it in a critical condition.

When a wee tot invites you to 100 kat her new dress it is evident that she is proud of her appearance. Mothers will find an interesting replace announcement bv Mr G. H Stiles in this issue, dealing with children’s clothing.*