LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 1176, 25 November 1913, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Napier Drivers’ Union passed a resolution rescinding the decision not to handle cargo worked bv the ne w Arbilrationist unions.

Mr P. Wollerman, cabinetmaker and furnisher, is now offering an exceptional opportunity to the residents of this district to secure house furnishings at slaughter sale prices. Some lines below cost. An early call will secure the best of the bargains. The following are the percentages of attendance at the local State school for last week: — Standard 1., 99 per cent. ; St. VI., 97.1 ; St. 11., 97; St. IV., 96; St. V., 96; Primer 111., 95 3 5 Primer 11., 934: Standard 111., 93.3 ; Primer 1., 79.4. A woman between 40 and 50 years of age was found in the Tutaekuri river, Napier, ou Sunday morning. A strap was fastened around her ankles, to which a string was attached with a loop around her neck. The circumstances point to suicide. A tragedy occurred at Hornsby, New South Wales, last week. Edward Harris was found shot dead in bed with a revolver in his hand. His wife, in an adjoining bed, was shot in the head apparently while sleeping. Her condition is serious, and she is in the hospital. The causes of the attempted murder and suicide are not apparent.

A meeting of special constables, held In the Auckland Domain camp, passed a resolution , to form a Farmers’ Union Constabulary Corps, with branches In various districts, “so that when their services are necessary they can be called together at a moment’s notice. The corps is to be organised under the control of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union,” The examination for Public Service entrance, and for senior free places in secondary schools, are now going on in 50 centres throughout the Dominion, and will be finished on Wednesday next. The examinations for junior free places, and for junior Education Board aud junior national scholarships, will be held 011 Thursday and Friday of this week.

The funeral of the late Mr G. Eaureusoa, M.P., ou Saturday, was one of the largest seen in Wellington for years. Amongst those present were the Prime Minister, the Postmaster-General, Minister for Works, Sir Joseph Ward, and the majority of members of Parliament and nearly 1000 members of the Waterside Workers’ Union. The baud of the latter body headed the cortege. The service at Karori cemetery was conducted by Rev J. Gibson Smith, assisted by Rev Dr. Gibb, at the conclusion of which the baud played a funeral dirge..

A conference of chairmen of the principal Harbour Boards of New Zealand was held at Wellington on Saturday, at which the Prime Minister ( the Hon. W. F. Massey) presided. The object of the conference was to discover if possible some means of bringing about a more satisfactory stale of things in connection with the employment of labour ou wharves. No particulars of the matters discussed were made available to the press, but it Is understood that the chief proposal submitted was that the wharves should be manned largely with permanent men, who would be guaranteed a permanent wage, aud who would be entitled to superannuation. English tenders in great variety just from the manufacturer. Pick yours now and save disappointment. Walker and Furric.*

Steel snips, leather punch and drill, pipe grips and holders, loot-rot or tree primers, and pinchers, all in one combined article ; light, strong durable, easy to use. Flaxmillers, engineers, farmers, call in and see one Thomas Rimmer.*

Wanted —The people of Foxton and the surrounding districts to know that A. de Luen, tailor, of Palmerston North, will call on anyone with samples upon the receipt of a postcard. Uostumes from 4-4 4s, Suits from £4 10s.*

When about to make a presenta tion or give a trophy, visit the House. A great variety of suitable goods to select from. Thomas Kimmer,*

Mr M O'Brieu, health officer, was iu Foxtou to-day investigating a case of diphtheria. Three rinks from the local Bowling Club are to pay a visit to the Shannon Club to-morrow afternoon.

The following local State school candidates will sit for the Junior National scholarship examination at Palmerston on Thursday and Friday;—Hope Mackie, Baden Barnett, John Andrews and John Horn blow.

Conservatism iu this country at the present time is the Federation of Labour. The Massey Government, which had been appreciably weakened during the last few mouths, stands stronger than ever to day through the folly of the Federation. The Opposition has lost all the ground that it had previously recovered through the mistakes of the Government, because it has committed the infinitely greater blunder of seeking to run with the hare of reasonable progress and hunt with the hounds of the Red Federation. The destruction of the Federation is essential for the progress of Labour and of every good cause. —Wellington Post. A case of suicide occurred at Newmarket when Mary Alice Hare, wife of Frederick VV. Hare, school-master, hanged herself in her home. Mr Hare left the house at about 8 a.m. to attend school. His wife seemed in her usual good health and was perfectly happy in the companionship of their little daughter, aged about two years. On returning to the house about 6 p.m., Mr Hare was able to euter the front door, but he found the sitting room door locked. He could hear bis child crying, but could obtain no response to his calls for his wile. He rushed outside acd broke the window, ard upon entering found his wife hanging by the neck from the door, and his little girl crying near by.

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

Gentlemen! Next time you require a “best hat,” buy the “R. & G.” make —it will style and comfort give you. Apply local drapers.*