The Manawatu Herald. Saturday, January 24th, 1914. NOTES AND COMMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1199, 24 January 1914, Page 2

The Manawatu Herald. Saturday, January 24th, 1914. NOTES AND COMMENTS.

Setti.KßS throughout this district should keep moving in connection with the agitation for the linking up of the Main Trunk between Levin and Martou or Bulls. As we have previously pointed out this matter is of national importance, but unless the people in this part of the district keep the matter hot, other railway matters of less importance will take precedence. Our Levin contemporary, in referring to this subject, says: }Tf the settlers of these parts persistently advocate deviation of the Main Trunk Railway line from Levin to Foxton, the carrying out of that most desirable work will be hastened considerably. Palmerston North has been resolute in its opposition to this movement, and some of its citizens have gone so far as to instigate condemnatory resolutions against the proposed deviation that were passed by the older Chamber of Commerce existing at Wellington, Nevertheless, the passing of condemnatory resolutions by bodies which know little about the merits of the case for a deviation _ will hamper the movement but little. The natural track for the Main Trunk line is along the easy grade via Foxton and Sandon, which possesses the extra merit of being shorter in mileage than the present route via Palmerston is. How the Manavvalu Railway Company’s line was procured to run via Koputaroa and lurlher inland would make an interesting article lor the curious to read ; but as that aspect of the case is not germane to the present movement, we shall let it lie. For the present case the great need is that the settlersialong the route of the proposed deviation should persist in their movement to get the line deviated. The centralisation of present efforts is upon the movement to carry through the Foxton to Sandon railway extension; in fact, to be blunt about the matter, we must say that Leviu’s rights have been jettisoned by the Manawatu County settlers and their northern neighbours. However, the Saudon-Foxton section of rails will prove to be a valuable link in the chain of final events, and if ‘that’ work is successfully arranged for, Levin will be pleased. The settlers of this district know that they have been ‘thrown overboard’ iu a very mild sea, and merely because Palmerston North opposition is directed chiefly against the Leviu-Foxton section of the deviation. Some day there will be a linking-up of these parts with the more northern deviatiou Hue ; and when this ‘is’ accomplished Palmerstou North will be surprised to find that the deviatiou will cause no real detriment to their town, which is so well dowered with fertile districts on all sides that the infinitesimal stimulus of the Main Trunk railway trains will not be missed. But iu the present time Palmerston’s opposition is real and deep, and it would be well for the residents of these parts to keep the outside districts warned against any misrepresentation that may be set iu circulation.

The local State school re-opens next Monday week, February 2nd, The dry weather has broken up the roads in this district. Thousands of pounds were represented in motor cars which brought patrons to the local race meeting. To morrow is the Feast of St. Paul. The services in All Saints’ Church will be at 8 a.m., rr a.m. and 7 p.m. The Queen of the South arrived at 9.45 this morning with a cargo of general merchandise, and will sail to-morrow for Wellington with hemp. The British Empire mourns the loss of Ford Strathcona, High Commissioner of Canada, who passed away at Loudon this week. Premier Massey has cabled New Zealand’s condolences. The launch Tauiora will make two trips to the Heads to-morrow, leaving the wharf at 10.30 a.m. and 1 p.m, and returning at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Dr Cockayne is shortly to visit the flax areas in this district with , the object of studying the flax grub. If you look from outside you have no idea of our stock. Come inside and look round, see our furniture and enquire about our special cash proposition —you will be surprised. Walker and Furrie.* For Influenza take \V oods’ Grea Peppermint Cure. Never fails, 1/6, 2/6.

The services at the local Presbyterian Church to-morrow both morning and evening, will be conducted by the Rev. J. A. Thomson, M.A.

There were a fair number of visitors at the Beach yesterday. The wind, however, marred the pleasure of the seaside. The mayor of Levin, Mr B. R. Gardner, is in a private hospital at Palmerston N. where he is to undergo an operation. His trouble is the result of a sunstroke. The local School Committee have been granted the use of the Ashhurst Domain for the annual school picnic, to be held there on Wednesday, February nth, Mr Plimmer, a well known motor cyclist, of Wellington, had his neck broken at Palmerston on Thursday while riding in a motor bike race. He leaves a wife and child.

Friday uigbl’s downpour was a veritable godsend to townspeople who depend upon house tanks lor their water supply. In many households, owing to the absence of rain, the water in the tanks had been carefully husbanded, and baths were out of the question.

We are informed that there is a very unpleasant sir ell arising from the Awahou creek, particularly when there is little or no water in it. Something will have to be done in the near future to keep this channel flushed during the dry season, and to prosecute persons emptying household filth into it.

The Rev W. G. Williams, sou of the Rev A. O. Williams, a wellkuown visitor to Foxton, and the Rev T. Cotton, a young native clergyman, are holding Maori services iu this district. Both these clergymen will assist the vicar at All Saints’ Church on Sunday evening. The Rev W. G. Williams will be the preacher.

The services iu the local Methodist Church to-morrow will be conducted by the Rev T. Coatsworlh. Services will also be conducted at the Beach, in the afternoon at 2,30 by the Rev T, Coatsworth, and in the evening at 7 o’clock by Mr J, Chrystall. A hearty welcome to these services is extended to all.

Hanson, who was remanded on a charge of shooting J. C. Allen at Kairikopuni, on December 11, was before the Dargaville magistrate yesterday. After extensive evidence had been heard, the case was dismissed.

Amongst prizewinners at the annual meeting of the Manewatu Rifle Association was Rifleman E. Ingram, of Foxton. He made 4S out of a possible 50 at 600 yards, and thus topped the scores iu the Mauawalu match. Mrs C. Dix, of Union Street, possessed a Wyandotte-Leghorn hen which may have put up a record in the laying competitions had it been entered. It was accidentally killed yesterday, and the contents of the stomach disclosed a bunch of 70 eggs well-formed, together with a large cluster of embryo eggs. It only missed one month’s laying in twelve, and had not missed a day during the past four mouths.

Several knowing ones invested a fairly large sum of money on a certain horse in one of the races on the first day. The inner information concerning the gee gee was beyond question. The horse failed to come up to expectations, and the group were chagrined to see a Chinaman, who knew nothing, gather 65 bright sovereigns from the tote off the same race and place them iu a dirty hankerchief, with a bland smile. It was amusing to watch the facial expressions of the group as they eyed wily Johu.

Messrs Rater Bros., are at present showing a really splendid, stock of footwear which, having been imported direct from the manufacturers, and the middleman’s profit having consequently been saved, they are selling a remarkably moderate prices. Just step along and see their window display —it is worth it.*

Mr P. Wollermau, 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.*