LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1213, 26 February 1914, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr Poyntou, S.M.. of Palmerston N., is on holiday leave, and Is at present in Auckland. Joseph Felo, millionaire, singletaxer, and philantropist, has died at Philadelphia, says a New York Press Association message. A meeting of members of the Manawatu Flaxmills Employees Union will be held in the Coronation Hall supper-room to-night, at 7.30 o’clock. The Wellington Education Board refused to allow Sunday teunis at Makuri. on the school court. Mr Field asked : ‘‘Doesu’t Sunday get as far as Makuri ?”

Colonel Goethals, officer in charge of the Panama Canal construction works, announces that the Canal will be open for merchant shipping on June rst next. On Saturday next All Saints’ Sunday School will hold its annual picnic at the residence of Mr W. Barber, Motuiti. The children will be conveyed to Mr Barber’s in coaches aud drays kindly lent for that purpose. They will meet at All Saints’ Church at 10.30 a.m. Iu our report in Saturday’s issue of the discussion by the Borough Council on the proposed water aud drainage scheme, the Mayor is reported to have said the supply of water at the source of the proposed scheme was sufficient for 5,000 people. This should have read 50,000. The Government Tourist Department is apparently determined to leave nothing undone that will add to the indoor attractions of the new Government Hotel at Mount Cook. ■ The latest evidence of its care for the entertainment of visitors aud residents is shown in its acceptance of the tender of the Dresden Piano Company, Ltd., to provide a handsome upright grand piano by the well-known firm of Messrs John Broadwood and Sons. An old lady Irom the country whose modern education had not been kept particularly closely up-to-date, was escorted, by her town friends, on her first visit to a picture palace, when amongst the early films screened was one of a Royal procession, which, apparently, greatly pleased the old lady, and at its close she remarked to one of her friends ‘‘. . and the Queen, the dear kind lady ! did you see the sweet smile she gave me ?” In the Education Act Amendment Act ot last year it is provided that the annual reports of school committees presented at the annual meetings of householders shall deal with operations up to the last day of February, instead of to March 31st, as formerly. The attention of School Committees may also be drawn to the fact that the financial year now ends on the last day of February, instead of March 31st,

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 aud ask for it. We have just what you want, and guarantee satisfaction. Retter Bros,, Main Street.*

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.*

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

Best on earth (or anywhere else) Book Gift Tea. Try a pound Thomas Rimmer.* PERREAU'S up-to-date tea room v‘ popula ar olace for afternoon tea.*

At the Feildiug Court yesterday, a resideut was fined £l, with two costs, on two charges of permitting horses to wander on the public road.

Sir Joseph Ward intends speaking at the Dunedin Garrison Hall this evening. This will be the first time Sir Joseph has given a public address from a Dunedin platform. Reports to hand from all parts of New Zealand show that if the conditions continue favourable this will be a record season for all grain crops. The pastures are good, and the crops are excellent everywhere.

“Whetedid William the Conqueror land ?” asked the teacher. The new pupil, a boy whose parent was a keen boxer, scratched his head, looked out of a window, scraped his right foot up and down his left shin, and hazarded: “On the jaw.”

The Rector of the Palmerston High School reported to the Board of Governors that of the 70 pupils who left last year 20 had been one year at school, 24 two years, 11 three years, 10 four years, 4 five years and one six years. The weak point, he said, was the twenty scholars who had left after one year’s attendance. Some, no doubt, had left Palmerstou North, but others were anxious to earn a shilling or two a week, said Mr Vernon, while there were others who considered the work too hard, and persuaded their parents to let them leave. Under the title of ‘'God’s Own Country,” Mr Jacomb, who claims to have had a six years’ residence in Mildura, Victoria, has published a book, iu which he makes a splenetic attack on everything Australian. Mr Jacomb declares that the Commonwealth systematically produces ugly men, whose bad looks are aggravated by the slovenliness of their attire. He says that nearly all the men swear habitually, and that good manners are conspicuous -by their absence. He further asserts that the men display an utter lack of chivalry towards women. As for the Australian woman, the author declares that she has no complexion, walks with a waddle and is worn out at 30.

It has already been announced that an increased scale of pay to members of the police force is to come into operation on April Ist, So far the details of the increase are not available, but it is understood’that they will involve an additional expenditure of between ,£16,000 and ,£IB,OOO. At the present time there is a satisfactory number of applicants for admission to the Force coming forward, and the accommodation at the Wellington training depot is fully occupied. It is considered that with the increase of pay soon to be brought about still more men will offer for service. To have lived in the reign of six sovereigns is an experience that falls to the lot of few people. Mr Charles Edward Osmond, of Wallarobba (N.S.W.), however, can lay claim to such a record. On February 9th, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs Hugh Fraser, he celebrated his rooth birthday. He was born in Somersetshire, England, on February 9th, 1814. He arrived In Australia in 1851, with his wife and seven children. The voyage lasted six months. About 300 relatives, friends and neighbours took part in Mr Osmond's birthday celebrations. These included his sister-in-law, Mrs George Osmond, of Paterson, who is 84 years of age. Mr Osmond is still in possession of all his faculties, and is able to do gardening.

A heavy criminal record stood against Arthur Douglas, who came up for sentence belore the Chief Justice and Mr Justice Hosking at Wellington yesterday. Prisoner was charged with forty offences, 23 charges of breaking and entering and theft at Wellington; 13 similar charges at Auckland, and two at Whangarei,and two charges of theft from the dwelling. Douglas stated that when he came to the Dominion he had money, and since his anest a draft of ,£2OO sent to him had gone astray. The Chief Justice remarked that prisoner seemed to have done nothing else but burgle premises since his arrival in the country. The fact that he had bad money, and squandered it in gambling, only made his conduct worse. It was terrible to see a young man who had been throughout the war and come of a very respectable family, in such a position. He was sentenced to eighteen mouths’ imprisonment, and declared an habitual criminal. On a charge of theft of a motor cycle, Leonard James Rustou was sentenced to nine mouths’ imprisonment.

Mr R. T. Betty has received a consignment of the famous Marlow and Bostock boots and shoes for both sexes. Inspection is Invited, when patrons will be convinced that quality, prices and selection are unsurpassed.*

Ask for the famous “Roslyn” Writing Pad every time. Contains too sheets fine bank paper, with artistic picture of New Zealand’s wonderland (Rotorua), including photo of a charming Native girl. Only 6d each from local dealers.* A well assorted supply of English and colonial confectionery at Perreau’s.*

Gentlemen! Next time you require a "best hat,” buy the “R. & G.” make —it will style and comfort give you. Apply local drapers.* For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, 1/6, 2 16. Clearing Sale ! Clearing Sale All the year round—selling off old stock getting in new. Thomas Rimmer.*

Mr Thos. Rimmer is completing the erection of an imposing dwelling house in Purcell Street for Mr A. Pearson.

Mr Witchell, local manager of the Bank of N.Z., is away in Auckland on his annual leave. Mr Whittle is the relieving officer. The Kennedy, coal laden from Greymouth, arrived at n o’clock last night, and the Queen of the South at xi. 15 with general from Wellington, and the Wootton at 11.30 from Lyttelton arrived this morning.

Although Foxton Police have dragged the river and have used explosives they have not recovered the body of John Kell, aged 23 years who was drowned in Oroua river near Rangiotu on Sunday afternoon.

Prospects along the waterfront for the coming winter are not very bright at the present time (says the Post), Even with work in full swing there is a great deal of unemployment as the result of the recent industrial turmoil, and with the natural falling off in work the trouble will be made all the more acute-

Elsewhere iu this issue, Mr A. Heasman notifies that he has recommenced business in Foxton as a ladies and gents tailor in premises next Mesdames Henderson and Cunuinghame, Main Street, where be is prepared to cater for the wants of old and new customers. It will be remembered that Mr Heasman was in partnership some years ago with the late Mr Baker.

The following have been appointed observation schools in the Wanganui education district: — North Whenuakura, Mangatniugi, Waverley; Central— Queen’s Park, Mosstown, Tong Acre ; Main Trunk— Raetihi, Hunterville, Silverhope ; South —• Colyton, Foxton, Halcombe, Kivvitea, Oroua Bridge, Tiritea, Terrace End ; Infants —Central and St. John’s. The Taranaki Herald’s Waitara correspondent writes ; —“ln conversation with a farmer on the subject of deep or shallow ploughing* I gleaned the following interesting facts. He had begun ploughing a paddock to a depth of only four inches, which had been his invariable rule. An argument on the subject with another farmer who had stopped to pass the time of day while he was giving his horse a rest, had interesting and instructive results. The farmer passing by argued that if the plough were set to plough double the depth much better results would follow. The argument became exciting, and eventually a bet was ; struck, the advocate of deep ploughing staking the extra cost and half the loss if the crop were not so good, against the other paying him half the extra value if the crop should be better. The remainder of the paddock was then ploughed eight inches against the four inches of the first part, and the whole set with turnips. What money changed hands l am unable to say, but I am assured that'the advocate of deep ploughing won his bet easily, there being no room for doubt as to where the Sin. ploughing began and the 410. left off, as the difference in the crop demonstrated that.

Oils, paints, leads, wallpapers scrim. Builders and painters supplied. Thomas Rimmer/ The famous Roslyn Writing Pads obtainable from all stationers and storekeepers at 6d and Is each/ Perreau’s date scones are a very popular dish for afternoon tea. Fresh daily/

Perreau’s assorted fruit pies are delicious. Try them/