The Manawatu Herald. Tuesday, March 10, 1914. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1218, 10 March 1914, Page 2

The Manawatu Herald. Tuesday, March 10, 1914. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

At Palmerston yesterday, two Chinamen were fined £2 each and costs for smoking opium. In the final draft of stations at the Methodist Conference, the Rev W. G. Maslin is set down for Foxtou, and Mr J. Crawford home missionary.

The jury were unable to agree in the “ Times ” v. “ Dominion ” libel action. A re trial has been ordered for the present session.

The Hasting correspondent of the Napier Herald says it is understood that the Liberal Party have decided to run the Hon R. McNab tor the Hawke’s Bay seat at the coming election. “Are you the mother?" said the chairman at Feltham (England) to an applicant for a summons. The woman : “I am the daughter of the mother of the child’s mother.”

The Sydney butchers strike is at an end, and shops were opened yesterday. Both sides claim the victory, the masters morally and the men because they secured a reduction of hours from 56 to 49 >2 ■ The receipts at the Horticultural Show on Friday totalled ,£l9 18s 1 id, made up of, entry fees £6 gs gd, door takings £6 4s 6d, tea rooms £3 3s 6d, sheep guessiug £1 18s, other 5s 2d, sale of fruit, etc., xßs. For nearly thirteen years Mr W. C. Nation, of Devin, has acted as Registrar of births, marriages and deaths. The Government has now decided that postmasters in country places shall act as Registrars from March Ist. Mr Nation, however, still holds a license to solemnise marriages. Stories of mythical millions in chancery have been dissipated by official return showing that only ,£1,250,000 is awaiting claimants. There have been 3838 claims made and the greatest individual amount is ,£7OOO. The office received five hundred claims yearly, the majority from the United States.

When the hatches were removed from the steamer Stormbird at Wanganui yesterday morning, preparatory to unloading, a fire was discovered. Two cases of hospital supplies were alight but soon extinguished. The damage by water and fire amounted to £2O. Had the fire broken out at sea the consequences might have been serious.

Commissioner Richards, assisted by Brigadiers Bray and Carmichael and Captain Suter, will open the new Salvation Army Hall, in the Avenue, on Wednesday, 18th inst, at 7.45 p.m. At 6 p.m. the same dav, a commemo ration banquet will be held in the Masonic Hall, to which the admission will be adults is, children 6d.

Mind your own business and let others do ditto :—An exchange says.—Two men quarrelled in a wine shop in Paris, and went outside to fight a duel with revolvers. A third man who had been drinking in their company went out too, to see fair play. He was the only one who was hurt. Neither combatant hit the other, but the man who had kindly offered to umpire got in the way ot two bullets, which entered his right arm. The duellists ran away when they saw the damage they had done.

They’re all doing it, all along the line —worrying the postal officials, ringing up number g.* What we tell you of our stock and of ourselves we honestly believe—that’s why we are getting on. Walker and Furrie *

This chap, he was a perfect wreck, His cough was something awfu!; His sneezes shook the very roof, His friends, they murmured “poor

fool.” But since that time a week has

passed, The poor chap’s getting well quite

fast; ’Twas only with the aid for sure Of a dose of Woods’ Great Pepper mint cure.

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. Retter Bros., Main Street. *

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.*

We would like everybody to try just one pound of Haslemere Tea. We are so convinced of its quality and flavour. Thomas Rimmer.*

Karl Grey was entertained by the Ministry at Wellington yesterday.

Mr J. G. Wilson, Dominion President of the Farmers’ Union, has been appointed President of the Board of Agriculture. MrR. McNab's valuable library collection of 3000 volumes was presented to the city of Dunedin yesterday. An Australian resident has donated ,£25,000 to the Ulster Fund. The donor’s name has not been divulged, A rink from the Otaki Bowling Club visited Palmerston ou Saturday, and were successful in defeating the holders of the Dixon Cup and Tucker Badges. The name of the judge in the cookery and home industries sections at the Show on Friday, Mr F. O. Smith, of Levin, was omitted from the report which appeared in Saturday’s issue.

A discovery of moa bones has been make in the Lower Valley by a resident of Mastertou. The bones include a complete set of legs. The remains of a smaller bird were also discovered. The new of the Bank New Zealand, to replace Mr D. J. Nathan, of Wellington, and Mr J. Milne, of Oamaru, Government nominees on the board, will be Mr R. W. Kane, of Wellington, and the Hon. T. Fergus of Dunedin.

The Australian cricketers have won the first test match against New Zealand. In the first innings New Zealand put up 228 and 209 in the second. Australia responded with 35+ and 137 for three wickets in the second innings. His Honour Mr Justice Kdwards delivered judgment at Palmerston yesterday in plaintiff’s favour in au action by William Rogers, Native agent, of Rotorua, for £2OO for work done for Donald Fraser, of Bulls, farmer, in effecting the sale of a Poutu Native estate.

Mrßalsillie, Australian Commonwealth radio telegraphy engineer claims the discovery of a method to artificially produce rain. He declines details till he has demonstrated its success. Mr Knibbs, Commonwealth statistician, says from details of the experiments supplied him and the plausibility of the scheme seems all right, and if it proves true it will be a colossal discovery.

The annual Harvest Festival in connection with the Salvation Army was held in the Masonic Hall last night. Captain Brown presided, and there was a large attendance. During the evening a capital programme of vocal items etc., principally by the children, was rendered. The decorations were one of the special features of the function, being particularly good. At the conclusion of the entertainment the fruit, vegetables etc., were disposed of by Dutch auction.

Mr Mair, the arbitrator appointed by the Manawatu County Council in connection with the dispute with the Horowhenua County Council respecting the apportioning of the cost of maintenance of the Foxton-Shaunou road, accompanied by he Messrs W. K. Barber (member for the riding), Hickford (county engineer) and Drew (county clerk), made an inspection ot the road yesterday. No date has yet been fixed for the arbitrators to meet.

In sentencing Frank Marton at Christchurch, to four years’ reformative treatment for indecent acts Mr Justice Denuistou said ; ‘“1 have more than once commented on the senseless prudery which leaves children without warning on the points of these offences. The result is that evil habits are acquired in youth. No sensible man is willing to entrust a complicated piece of machinery to an ignorant mechanic, but parents and teachers consent to leave their children without knowledge of that marvellous machine, the human body.”

An old lady of 75 years, who visited Christchurch for the first time the other day, thought the fire escapes fixed to buildings were to enable folk to escape from motors and bicycles. At one place she attempted to break up a group of boys. She stopped, reminded the boys they had sisters and mothers of their own, and that therefore they should not shout comments after the passersby, etc. There was no answer, and an awed silence lollowed her, broken suddenly by a polite murmur, “So glad you've called. Please call again.”

Mr W. O. Williams, an old Waitarapa pioneer, died at Greytown last Thursday. Mr Williams came to New Zealand at the age of twelve in 1840, in the ship Duke of Roxburgh, and settled with his parents at the Hutt. There he worked till 1852, when gold was discovered at Ballarat, and he joined in the rush which took place. Two years later be returned to New Zealand and took up laud at Kaiwaiwai, where he remained till some sixteen years ago, when he retired and went to reside in Greytown. The deceased was in fairly good health right up to within a few days of his death, and quite recently he visited Wellington on the occasion of the old settlers’ gathering.

Having just landed 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.*

On being asked his qualifications for the position of tea expert, he proved he had blended Haslemere for years. Ri tamer sells it.*

A pleasing ceremony took place during the morning service at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday, when the minister, Rev J. M. Thomson, M.A., presented prizes to the children for morning attendances during the year. The prizes consisted of neat editions of “Pilgrim’s Progress.” Several children had not missed one attendance during the year. The minister spoke encouragingly to the children, and urged them to continue their attendances regularly during the coming year. He specially thanked Mr James Ross, on behalf of the children, for donating the prizes,

The Philomel will be banded over to the Government in a few months time. The Imperial authorities have to appoint a commander for the ship, who will he the naval adviser to the Government, and a crew signed on probably for three years, will also be found by the Admiralty. A number of applications from young men who would be willing to enter on the course of training for the British Navy, for which the Philomel is to be utilised, has been made to the Government. The number of men for training that the ship can accommodate is about sixty.

We like the R. and G. brand of hats and caps very much, they are so comfortable, light in weight, perfect in style and very durable. Ask your local clothier for the R. and G. brand everytime.* 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.*

Haslemere is absolutely the best value in the tea market. Try a pound. You will like it. Thomas Ri miner.*