LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1204, 5 February 1914, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Rev Mr Hodge, of Napier, is a visitor to Foxton. The Queen of the South, with a cargo of general merchandise from Wellington, is due to morrow. John Henry Breeze, 60 years of age, a painter by trade, was found dead in a paddock at Hillsboro, Onehunga, on Tuesday. The local postmaster has asked us to notify that a further supply of home safes has now been received, and can be obtained on application. Coulou, Berthoud and Co., bankers, of Moorgate Street, London, have suspended payment. Their liabilities are roughly a million sterling. Recently Lord Denman, the Governor-General of Australia asked Harry Hawker, the aviator, to visit Government House in Melbourne. He jokingly suggested that he should make the visit by aeroplane. Yesterday Hawker flew from Elsternwick over the city and gracefully dropped on to the lawn where Lord and Lady Denman were playing tennis. Boots, shoes, slippers, etc., to suit all from baby to great-grand-father. All the leading makes, including Bostocks and Crockett and Jones. If you do not see what you require in the window, walk into the shop and ask for it. We have just what you want, and guarantee satisfaction. Better Bros., Main Street.* At Wellington on Anniversary Day, a married man named Brogan got in front of the starting gun at the regatta. The wad from the blank cartridge entered Brogan's leg, inflicting a nasty wound which received medical attention but next day the injury assumed a serious nature and Brogan was removed from his home to the hospital. Blood poisoning set in and death followed on Tuesday last. The Mauawatu Flaxworkers’ Union held their half-yearly meet; ing on Saturday, when the follow-' ing officers were elected .-—President, Mr R. Brown (Tokomaru); vice-president, Mr G. Duncan (Shannon); treasurer, MrJ. Whittaker (Tokomaru) ; executive committee, Messrs Briggs (Makerua), W. Christian (Makerua), A. Hillier (Shannon). From the above it appears that the Foxton end is taking little or no interest in the Union. Oils, paints, leads, wallpapers, scrim. Builders and painters supplied. Thomas Rimmer.* PERREAU’S date scones arc a very popular|dish for afternoon tea. Fresh daily.* Perreau’s Bermaline Bread is re commended for indigestion. Try it.* Men may come and men may go, And accidents fill the world with woe; But one thing that will ever endure, Is W. E. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Which puts new life in rich and poor, And health and strength it doth restore ; That’s why I am so very sure, There nothing like Woods’ Peppermint Cure. X For Influenza take Woods’ Grea Peppermint Cure, Never fails, 1/6, 2/6,

The Palmerston Borough Council has decided to submit a loan to the ratepayers for ,£IOO,OOO to acquire the gasworks, now owned by a piivate company. The Moutoa Drainage Board meets this evening, when the overseer’s report on drains will be considered and general business discussed.

A special meeting of the local State school committee will be held to-morrow evening, to make final arrangements in connection with the picnic. Mr William Moore, an old identity ot Palmerston, and formerly a prominent athlete, polevaulter, and boxer, as well as a noted horse-trainer and thoroughbred stud owner, died at Broad Street on Saturday. It is stated that at the request of the Liberal Party, Mr Robert McNab has promised to say within one month whether or not he will contest the Mataura seat at the next election.

Although Sir Johu Findlay has been approached by no fewer than five constituencies, including Parnell and Wellington North, he has declared his intention of not again entering politics. An early winter is predicted. New Zealand is to have a short autumn, if Mr Devereaux. F.R.A.S., of Waihi, can be relied on for an accurate forecast. He states that at present a great cyclonic storm is taking place, and an early winter is foreshadowed. “ Too tired to breathe,” was the only cause that could be ascribed by doctors for the death of James J. Muncray, of Jerseyville, who was known as the laziest man in Illinois, For fifteen years he refused to leave his bed, even for his meals, although he had no disease or physical disability. Various conjectures are afloat as to the probable candidates for the Wairarapa seat at the next General Election. Up to the present time no definite steps have been taken to select a Liberal candidate. It is possible that owing to the difficulty of financing a campaign no candidate will be forthcoming. We have been asked to direct the attention of the Borough Council to the necessity for strengthening the swings at the Park, otherwise a serious accident may happen to the children who derive such pleasure from them. The iron rings are almost worn through. Messrs Retter 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.* The annual picnic in connection with the local Methodist Sunday School was held in the Park recently, and was very successful in every way and proved most enjoyable. There was a splendid attendance of parents and children, and there were races for the boys, girls, young men and women. An abundance of provisions was provided to which full justice was done. Games of various descriptions were indulged in. Before the picnic party dispersed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr and Mrs G. Huntley (who had done, so much to make the gathering a success) and the Sunday School teachers, was proposed by the Rev T. Coatsworth. This was carried by acclamation and hearty cheers were given. The gathering was voted by all to have been one of the most successful held for some years past. Captain W. H. Sawyers, who was in command of the ill-fated steamer Moa, was very well known in Foxton, being an expupil of the local State school. At the time he attended the Foxton school his father, who is now in charge of the Kapiti, was commanding the Moa, which has traded to Foxton for very many years. Young Captain Sawyers is reported to have acted with great presence of mind in the recent disaster. After seeing that each man aboard the ship was provided with a lifebelt, he told them to jump into the sea. Noticing that one of the men in the water had lost his lifebelt, Captain Sawyers, who, by the way, could not swim, threw his belt to the man, and providing himself with two pieces of boxwood, followed the crew. Everyone aboard the Moa lost all their belongings.