LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 1135, 19 August 1913, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The local School Committee desire to thank Mr Just for trees and shrubs to the value of 8s 6d, and to Mr W. Nye for gift of artificial manure.

Mr James Brown, of Masterton, one of Wairarapa’s best-known and most highly-respected citizens, died on Sunday morning at about 6 o’clock, from hemorrhage of the lungs. He had been suffering from throat trouble during the past week or two, but no serious consequences were anticipated.

A love drama two hundred years old has been unearthed by the Historical Manuscripts Commission. Lady Florence wrote to Viscount Molesworth with blood drawn from her own veins:— “ Here, with my blood, I confirm that until death I shall always be constant, not loving anybody but you, who are my real god.” Miss Gladys Eva Julian, who perished in the flames at Kaimata, was a school teacher, under the Taranaki Education Board, and resigned her position in order to prepare for her approaching marriage, which, at ner special bidding, was postponed for a mouth in order to allow her to assist her mother in the duties of settling their new home. On Thursday last, Tauba Roera, generally known as George Royal, was killed through falling from his horse on the Manakau-Otaki road. Deceased was under the influence of liquor at the time. An inquest was subsequently held, and a verdict returned that deceased died from, injuries received through falling from his horse. The final contract for levelling the State school playground at a cost ot l6s (,d - was completed by Mr Just on Saturday. When the grass is through, the playing area will be one of the best —if not the best —under the jurisdiction ; of the Wanganui Board. The total cost of levelling amounted to £SS odd. The committee has applied to the Board for a grant of L 25 aid of this work.

The wedding took place at # Kaukapakapa on May nth, of Miss Vida May, second daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Walls, jun. of Foxton, and Mr Charles McArtney, youngest son ot Mrs A. McArtney, late of Foxton. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Hugh I«each, late vicar of Foxton. Mr and Mrs McArtney have taken up their residence at Te Ham, north of Auckland. The right of sports bodies to interfere in matters political is open to question, but the Poverty Bay Rugby league evidently feels so strongly on the matter of the Grey election that it has decided to challenge criticism, and at its last meeting unanimously passed the following resolution : —“ That we regret that a Red Flag Socialist secured the seat for Grey, and desire to place on record the fact that not one of us sports is a Red Flag Socialist, and decidedly object to any such being a member of Parliament.”

At the local police court yesterday, before Messrs Horublow and Kent-Johnston J's.P., John Spelman, (for whom Mr Moore appeared) was charged with drunkenness and indecency. Constable Woods stated that the accused had been convicted and fined ,£r for drunkenness just prior to his rearrest on the above charges. Evidence as to the act ot indecency was given by Messrs Healey and Betty. Mr Moore submitted that Spelman became quite irresponsible while under the influence of liquor. Accused knew nothing of committing the offence. He asked the Bench to take a lenient view of the case as accused intended to immediately leave the town. Accused was convicted on the first charge and prohibited for a period of twelve months, and on the second charge was convicted and fined £$ or 14 days. The fine was paid.

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The Prime Minister states that he considers that the session will close about the end of November.

A player named Rowe sustained a broken leg during a lootball match at Napier on Saturday.

Nor further cases ot small pox are reported from Auckland but two fresh cases are reported at Riverhead.

Forty-three cases of infectious diseases occurred iu the Palmerston health district daring the month of July, A benefit concert and picture entertainment in aid of the widow and children of the late Mr Beit Robinson, will take place iu the Coronation Town Hall on the evening of September 15th. We hope the public will liberally respond to this call. A Bill amending the Arbitration Act will be introduced this week. This will afford more work for the Labour Bills Committee, which is already, busily occupied in the consideration of the Shops and Office Bill.

The Prime Minister expressed the opinion on Saturday that the session will end about the time he previously estimated, late iu November. He admits that there is a big programme in sight, but he states that he is well satisfied with the/progress already made with legislation. A complimentary dance, to compensate Mr Hamer for the loss ot films sustained through the fire on Monday night, will be held in the Royal on Friday evening next. Music will be supplied by Mr J. M. Hay, of Milner and Thompson’s. Admission, gent’s 3s, ladies is 6d.

A meeting of the Government party was held on Saturday, when several of the Bills forming the Government’s programme for the session were submitted to members. In the discussion that ensued general approval of the measures was expressed by members of the party.

An additional list of criminal cases set down for hearing at the Palmerston sittings of the Supreme Court are : Rex v. Walter Gordon McDermott, alleged carnally knowing; Rex v. Peeti Tetua, alleged murder ; Rex v. William Edward Arthur Clemens and Elizabeth Ireland, alleged attempted murder; Rex v. Charles Kron, alias Conn, alias King, alias McDonald, alleged thett from the person. The sittings commenced to-day.

At the Wellington Supreme Court yesterday the Chief Justice, Sir Robert Stout, sentenced Arnold Ashworth Binus to eight months’ imprisonment on thirteen charges of theft of jewellery from his employer. Accused contracted gambling debts, stole the articles of jewellery and pawned them to pay his liabilities. In passing sentence his Honour said it was to be regretted that gambling was legalised by the Government. Prisoner no doubt thought he was quite right in gambling when it was sanctioned by the legislature. There was again a fair attendance at the municipal skating rink last night, when a very enjoyable time was spent by those present. This fascinating pastime is- very popular here at present, and the rink possesses some very fast and gracelul skaters, who would, it put to the test, put up a creditable performance against any rinkists in the Dominion. During the evening the Borough Band enlivened proceedings with spirited selections of music, which was greatly appreciated by skaters and spectators.

The Very Rev. Dean O’Shea was consecrated as Coadjutor Archbishop of New Zealand at the Basilica, Wellington, on Sunday morning, in the presence of an exceedingly large gathering. The church was crowded with a congregation which included very many visitors from other parts of New Zealand. Archbishop Redwood was the consecrating prelate, and was assisted by Bishop Cleary (Auckland) and Bishop Vernon (Dunedin). The consecrating ceremony lasted about two hours, and at the conclusion a sermon was preached by the Rev Father Ryan, of Melbourne. The new Archbishop received several presentations at a ceremony in the Town Hall last night.

Virgin, the central figure in the Kaimata tragedy, arrived in Taranaki over 20 years ago, and he managed a dairy factory at Tikorar.gi. From there he moved to Opuuake, where he followed farming pursuits for a few years. From Opunake he went to Tarata, where he took up land, and successfully farmed it until about three or four years ago, when he sold out, and went on a farm at Kaimata. It was this last-named place that he had just exchanged with Julian for the latter’s place at Warea, About twelve or thirteen years ago he married Miss Muir of Auckland, and has two boys aged 10 and 12 years. Mrs Vigin and the boys were staying at Inglewood. Virgin has been for a number of years a very active member of the executive of the Taranaki Farmers’ Union, and he occupied a seat on the Moa Road Board for a few mouths just recently.

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A special meeting of the Foxton Borough Council will be held In the Council Chamber on Monday next, 25th inst,, at 7.30 p.m. Business : To consider applications from engineers re water and drainage and general. A handsome two-decker wedding cake is on view in the shop window of Mr Walls bakery establishment—a splendid sample of the confectioner's art. We understand the cake is to adorn the festive board at a local wedding breakfast to-morrow. A verdict for the full amount claimed was given by the jury at Auckland In a case in which Dudley Bruce Hill, sheep farmer, of Fernhill, Hawke’s Bay, sued the Railway Department for £IOOO damages, as a result of injuries received in a collision between a motor car and a locomotive at the Kaupakapaka level crossing on the Helensville line on January 14th. Plaintiff alleged that the Department had been negligent in the upkeep of the crossing. After a retirement of two hours the jury brought in a verdict for plaintiff, assessing the damages in respect of the injury at the full amount claimed. The points of law to be argued were reserved for the Court of Appeal. An individual, eager to place honour where honour is due, burst into the Gisborne Times office about 9 o’clock at night. “lam a deputation from four workmen,” the caller proceeded, “who wish to put in a good word for Massey. The Prime Minister promised to give labour a square deal, and we wish to publicly acknowledge that he has kept his word. We were told that we would get work if we came to Gisborne, and we find that this is true. We applied to the District Engineer (Mr Armstrong), and he has given us a job on the road works beyond Motu.” The eager visitor was assured that his thanks would be duly forwarded to Mr Massey. “ That’s right,” he replied ; “ we labouring fellows are always ready to squeal when we consider we are not being fairly treated, but we also like to acknowledge the tact when we are getting a square deal.” Owing to a local scarcity offish, Mr M. Perreau has made arrangements with the Napier Trawling Co. tor regular supplies of fish, notifies that fish suppers at Perreau’s Buffet will in future be a speciality.* The most attractive shop tor toys of every description is Mrs Hamer s. Have you seen the window dis play ?* We sell everything under a guarantee ; if it’s not satisfactory return it. Walker and Furrie.* Perreau’s assorted fruit pies are delicious. Try them.* For any requirements whatever ring up Thomas Rimmer, the cheapest house in town.*