LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 1161, 21 October 1913, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The late Mr Pierpoint Morgan’s English properties have been sworn at ,£1,179,831. On the fourth page of this issue will be found the following interesting reading matter; —“The World’s White Men,” and “Old Parliamentarians.”

Stephen William Elms, widower, aged seventy, a clerk, died suddenly in a boardinghouse at Auckland on Saturday. An inquest was held, and a verdict returned of heart failure. Madame Marie Gaiot has been elected deputy Mayor of Manonvilic, France, and, indignant at the honour thrust upon her, her husband is proceeding against the council for criminal libel.

John Friday, aged 35 years, and Edmund Thomas, 46, were using a drill in a mine at Dayleslord, Melbourne, on Saturday, when they exploded a charge left by a previous shift. Friday was shockingly cut about, and Thomas was blown to pieces. Thomas leaves a widow and a large young family. Mr Julian Hawthorne, the wellknown author, who was convicted last yeat on a charge of working mail-order frauds, has been released. He describes the penitentiary as a living hell. The convicts are treated like beasts, he says, being starved in the name of economy.

The local Stale school will send a representative to compete in the schools running championship events at Wanganui on Labour Day. W. Kruse, who holds the local school championship, is the selected candidate and from what we know of the lad’s turn of speed, particularly in the 440yds, he should be able to keep Foxton’s colours flying.

Perreau’s Bermaline Bread is recommended for indigestion. Try it.*

A “Warner’s” is the most economical corset a woman can wear—it can be kept sweet and fresh by washing. We guarantee Warner’s to wear well and not rust, break or tear. Local drapers.* We sell everything under a guarantee ; if it’s not satisfactory return it. Walker and Furrie.* We call for orders and deliver the goods. Best quality goods at lowest prices in town. Try us for a mouth and be convinced. T. Rinuner.*

The All Blacks defeated Stanford University at San Francisco on Saturday by 56 points to nil.

William Walker, a labourer and shearer, formerly living at Culverdon, was found drowned at Christchurch on Saturday.

Twelve thousand one hundred and six motors are registered in New South Wales, comprising 6900 pleasure cars, 4600 motor cycles, 235 taxis and 371 commercial vehicles.

At the meeting ot the Professorial Board of the University of Otago, held on Saturday, Mr H. W. Slater was unanimously elected as the local candidate for the Rhodes Scholarship. An old Maori witness, giving evidence in the Hawera Native Laud Court 011 Thursday as to why she had not objected to a cenaiu partition of laud before the Court some years ago, replied that she did so, but was taken outside by the policeman. At a mass meeting of miners held at Huntly on Saturday, it was unanimously decided not to proceed to work owing to sixteen miners receiving notice of the termination of their engagements as from October 17. Tbe company stales iho men have been put off owing to the commencement of the summer slackness.

To-night in the Masonic Hall, at 8 o’clock, the Rev H, C. Rosher, vicar of Palmerston N., will give a lecture on the Bible-in-schools movement. The chair will be taken by Mr J. K. Hornblow, and questions will be invited. A few musical items will be given prior to the Rev Rosber’s speech. All are iuvited, both supporters aud opponents. No charge for admission.

A woman stopped at a counter in a busy shop one day. and said she wished to look at some blankets. The tired-looking assistant pulled down blanket alter blanket from the shelves, until there was only one left upon the top shelf. Then the woman pleasantly remarked: “Well, I was only looking for a friend, and didn’t expect to buy.” To which the assistant replied; “If you think she is in that other blanket up there, I’ll take it, down for you.” During the hearing of an assault case at the Waitara Magistrate’s Court last week, counsel for the informant was examining a witness, trying to prove that his client had been kicked in the eye. The assault took place at Urenui, and in answer to a question “Where did defendant kick informant ?” from counsel, the witness answered, “Between the hotel and the slables.” After the laughter had subsided, and the desired answer obtained, the witness was asked where the second kick had been administered and the reply was, “On the ground.” We are requested to remind our readers that late entries for the Palmerston N. Show will be received up to Saturday, 25th iust., in all divisions. Exact figures are not yet available, but entries have been received in large volume showing that the constant expansion in the work being carried out by the Manawatu Association is still maintained. Those of our readers interested need not anticipate any falling off in the entries or the standard thereof, and provided fine weather prevails there will be another of these magnificent displays for which this metropolitan show is famous. It is generally understood, says the New Zealand Times, that the Government will shortly introduce a measure providing for the reduction of the three-filths majority on Dominion no-license, to a 55 per cent, majority, leaving the three-fifths majority unaltered so far as it pertains to local option. There will also be in the bill important proposals (it is believed) regarding the “tied house” difficulty, and the regulation of rents of licensed premises. The Prime Minister has already indicated that the matter would be treated from the non-party point of view, each member being expected to vote in accordance with bis pledges. A sample of cabbage-tree (probably Cardyliue australis) fibre was recently submitted by the Imperial authorities in London to brokets to ascertain its value. The sample was fairly well prepared, but rather pulpy, of poor lustre and somewhat brittle. The colour was uneven, being mostly deep cream, whilst some portions of the sample were greenish. The fibre, which bad been insufficiently cleaned, was of irregular strength, most of it strong, but some parts weak, especially at the ends. The length varied from 1 ft. 5 in. to 2 ft. 10 in., being mostly from 2 ft. 3 in. to 2 ft. 6 in. The broker stated that if the fibre were 3 ft. to 4 ft, in length it would be worth £25 per ton in London (November, 1912), with Mexican sisal at per ton. The fibre could therefore be used for ropemaking purposes, but in order to realise good prices it should be at least 3 It. 6 in. to 4 ft. in length. —Agricultural Journal.

Having just landed an up-to-date supply of catering utensils from England, Mr M. Perreau is now in a position (o specialise in catering, which will be undertaken in any part of the district.*

For Influenza take W oods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Never tails, 1/6, 2/6.

A well assorted supply of English and colonial confectionery at Perreau’s.*

When about to make a presentation or give a trophy, visit the P.ed House. A great variety of suitable goods to select from. Thomas Rinuner.*

The death is recorded at Capetown ot Dinizulu, ex-King ot Zululand.

Captain Amundsen has asked Garros, the aviator, to accompany him to the North Pole. The Midland Railway Co. is trying a wireless installation working between the signal boxes and passing trains. The friends of Mrs Symons senr. will regret to learn that her health of late has given cause for anxiety among her relatives. Mr H. Scott Bennett, the wellknown Socialist orator will deliver an address in the Masonic Hall on Friday evening next. A taxi-driver named Connolly, was seriously injured at Hastings yesterday through the taxi crashing into a telegraph pole to avoid a collision.

Messrs Monusey and Co. advertise an auction sale of furniture, drapery, clothing, etc., to be held in the Royal Picture Hall on Monday next at r p.m. Thomas Clemence Thorpe, of Onehunga, was run down by a motor car and was frightfully injured. He succumbed while being conveyed to the hospital.

The Awahou with a general cargo arrived at midnight on Sunday from Wellington, and sailed again for the same port with hemp at midday yesterday. The Mangapapa also sailed yesterday with cattle for Greymouth. The Queen of the South arrived to day with general merchandise from Wellington. Monday next (Labour Day) being a public holiday, the local bowling club committee has decided to hold a progressive tournament on the green. Play will commence in the morniug, and continue all day. All members are invited to take part in the tournament.

We have been shown a radium watch by Mr Colder, which enables its owner to tell the time by night without the aid of light. Above each hour is a star. These, and the hands, are painted with some phorphorescent substance which shines out in the darkness enabling the time to be clearly ascertained.

It is only fair to state that though it happened in a little village near Paris one of the high contracting parties —the bride—was from the United States, The couple presented themselves for the Mayoral benediction in tennis flannels and yachting caps, a costume which somewhat scandalised His Worship ; but that was only the beginning. The wedding lunch of twenty covers was served on the banks of the Seine, and the final toast had no sooner been drunk than at a signal from the bride the guests withdrew, changed into bathing costume, and contrary to all medical precept, plunged into the river. In a darkened room ol the University of Melbourne on Saturday week a fashionable gathering ot men and women sat gazing at one ot the latest achievements of modern science. Professor Osborne, assisted by Dr Hilda Bull, threw upon the wall a shadow which registered the beating ot the heart of a man sitting at the table. The function was the annual official visit of the council ot the University to the various schools tor the purpose of informing the members of the work which is being carried on. What was undoubtedly the most interesting exhibit of all was the delicate instrument capable of registeriug a current of one millionth of a volt. As the heart works it generates electricity, and the instrument is used to register the strength and regularity of the pulse. The patient places bis hands into two vessels of water, in which are placed the terminals of the instrument. As the heart beats the electricity is carried to an extremely delicate wire, which is agitated in strict ratio to the beats, registering the most feeble stroke. A light in the back of the instrument projects the shadow of the wire upon the whole wall, and the movements of the heart are distinctly seen.

A correspondent, signing himself “Pip, General Manager,” forwards the following: The Crawlersville Aero-bus Company will commence flying next mouth. Amongst the rules and regulations for passenger traffic are the following : (i) Passengers are specially requested to refrain from dropping orange peel, empty beer bottles, etc., down chimney pojs, (2) Passengers are strongly requested to bring extra strong umbrellas, and to keep them open in case of accidents. (3) Any damage resulting to roofs, etc., by the careless landing of passengers with umbrella parachutes must be paid for by the individuals concerned. (4) Any person alighting while the machine is iu the air must be buried at his own expense. (5) Season tickets available (land agents extra on account of business facilities). In the agricultural Hue our top-dressing machine does the cheapest work. The farmer must put flags in the paddocks to be treated. Should a mistake arise owing to all the neighbouring farmers putting up flags, the company will not be held responsible.

Ladies’ Black Leather Handbags from 2/- to 20/-. Call in and let us show' you one. Thomas Rimmer.*

They’re all doing it—all along the line—worrying the post officials ringing up No. 9.* Steel snips, leather punch and drill, pipe grips and holders, foot-rot or tree pruners, and pinchers, all in one combined article; light, strong durable, easy to use. Flaxmillers, engineers, farmers, call in and see one. Thomas Rimmer/

Our attention has been drawn to the fact that a nuisance exists on the river bank at Duncan’s Bend. The carcases of five beasts, brought down by recent floods, are deposited in the locality, and the stench from them is abominable. We have referred the matter to the secretary of the Harbour Board, who is looking into the complaint.

It was stated in the Moutoa Notes in our last issue, that pending repairs to the gas engine the Poplar Flaxmilling Company intended sending the green leaf to be milled at its Foxton mills. This is hardly correct as that Company has no mills in Foxton, but has made arrangements with a local company to mill the Poplar leaf until repairs to the engine have been effected. In order to do this it will be necessary to run two shifts at the mills. This arrangement has been made in order to keep the Poplar Company’s men employed.

At the inquest held at Te Araroa into the death of Harry Florey under tragic circumstances following on his being drummed out of the town, a verdict was returned that death was caused by drowning, but whether by suicide or accident the evidence did not show. There was no reason to believe that death was caused by foul play or had any actual or direct connection with the proceedings at Te Araroa on the 2nd inst. Inspector Donovan states that the incident will probably form the subject of proceedings before the Magistrate. A mass meeting of members of the Manawatu Flaxmills Employees’ Union was held at Palmerston North on Saturday, to discuss claims tor a new award. . The award under which the men are now working expired in March last, and the Union intends to ask for a new award. We understand that one of the claims is for a 44 hour week, instead of 48 as at present, also the rates o£ pay have been amended. The first step taken will be for a conference between representatives of the employers and employees, at which it is hoped to come to an agreement. Mr G. Stove, president of the organisation, tendered his resignation at the meeting, on account of having accepted a position organising labour on the Main Trunk line. The resignation was accepted with regret, and it was decided to present Mr Stove with a testimonial as a mark of appreciation of the services he has rendered the Union.

For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, 1/6, 2/6.

Perreau’s date scones are a very popular dish for afternoon tea. Fresh daily.*

Be fair to your corns—order “Antoor” the perfect safety corn shaver from your local dealer to-day. Only 2s 6d. Immediate comfort guaranteed or your money back.*