LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1224, 24 March 1914, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

New Zealand Free Lance says ; “There is some talk of the jockeys forming a union to protect themselves against owners and stipendiary stewards. We shall next hear of the punters organising for selfprotection.” A Darwen clergyman caused amusement by announcing to his congregation that a lady’s gold wristlet watch bad been found and would be restored to the rightfui lady, adding, almost in the same breath, “Now we will sing the hymn, ‘Lord, Her Watch Thy Chutch is Keeping.’ ”

There are now 235 newspapers published in New Zealand and registered for transmission at the General Post Office, Wellington. Of these, 62 are published daily, 36 thrice weekly, 67 weekly, 5 fortnightly, 38 monthly, x every three weeks, and x every four weeks.

Some remarkable catches of eels have taken place of late in the Wainui stream, near Wellington. A party of three went eeling in the stream recently. On the first night they caught 132 eels, on the second 86, and on the third 63. The average length of the eels was 2ft. 6in, The largest measured sft. 6in., and weighed solbs. Most of the eels contained young trout.

The “tango” craze is reported to have taken complete possession in Wellington. Womeu dance it in the tram-car, at the wash-tub, at business, by the fireside, in and out everywhere. Men whistle it, sing it, and do everything that is possible to do with it between drinks. The dogs bark it by day, the felines caterwaul it by night. It is “Tango,” “Tango.” “Tango”—and all things else go bang-bo!” An anecdote which appears in Mr Roosevelt’s autobiography will be of interest to those who complain of the limited attire worn by some bathers in New Zealand. Mr Roosevelt relates with infinite zest how he induced Mr Jusserand, the French Ambassador, to swim in the Potomac River when it was dotted with floating ice. “Just as we were about to swim somebody said, ‘ Mr Ambassador, Mr Ambassador, you haven’t taken off your gloves,’ to which he promptly responded, 1 think I will leave them on ; we might meet ladies !” Complaints are nude by housewives that the domestics coming out to the Dominion are not of the class most wanted. Several arrived by the Suffolk at Auckland last week, and numbers of wouldbe employers endeavoured to secure the services of some of them as “ generals.” To the disappointment of the applicants they learnt on enquiry that in the great majority ot cases the new arrivals were “house parlourmaids.” It transpired that few, if any of them so classified, could cook, wash, or scrub—three of the duties most essential in the average New Zealand household.

A unique and interesting ceremony took place at the New Plymouth Bowling Club’s greeu on Thursday, when an octogenarian member, Mr John Rawlings, was presented by his fellow members with a silver cradle, to mark the occasion ot a son being boru to him. The cradle, of haudsome design and skilled workmanship, bears the following inscription: “Presented to John Rawlings, Esq., by members of the New Plymouth Bowling Club, on a sou being boru to him in his 83rd year. February 15th, 1914. ’Tis uever too late to mend.”

This chap, he was a perfect wreck, His cough was something awful; 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.

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.*

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.* 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.*

. Our canvasser will be pleased to , call on you .Thomas Rimmer.

A very severe earthquake was experienced iu this district about seventeen minutes after midnight, followed by a rumbling noise. No damage is reported locally. Mr H. J. Turner, a well known and highly respected citizen of Wanganui, died suddenly on Saturday, aged sixty five. A six-year-old boy, named Leslie Gosnell, was run over by a motor car at Wanganui, and died in the hospital on Saturday moruing.

James Thomson, aged 19, second son of J. W. Thomson, harbourmaster at Okarito, lost his life on Friday at Five Mile Creek. He was taking stores up the creek iu a boat, and not returning, a search was made next day. The body was found on Saturday afternoon iu the creek.

At a large meeting of farmers at Blenheim on Saturday afternoon, it was unanimously resolved that steps should be immediately taken to relieve the glut in the barley market by shipping at least half the present year's crop to the English market.

On Saturday afternoon a fire destroyed J. J. Corry’s grain store at Blenheim. It is understood that thirty thousand bags of barely were destroyed. The origin of the outbreak is unknown. Altogether 3000 tons of stuff were destroyed.

The Waugauui Carnival, which closed on Saturday night, proved an astonishing success. The election of queen of the carnival realised about whilst the afternoon and evening fetes on Saturday brought the total to over The funds will be utilised for 3 town beautifying purposes. The employees of Dustins’, Etd., spent a pleasant evening last week, when a dining room tea was given Miss I. lauson (the head waitress) who is shortly to be married. About twenty of the staff were present, and the gifts were of a useful nature. The toast of Miss lanson’s health and future prosperity was responded to by Mr I Drummond, on her behalf. Mr Drummond is a well-known local young man in the employ of Mr R. N. Speirs. “The schools are just shockingly ventilated,” said Nurse Maude in an address on Fresh Air at the Tuberculosis Dispensary in Christchurch. “Go into one after the children are gone out, and you will find the carbonic acid gas enough to poison you. And the churches are fifty times as bad as the school-rooms. These men architects never seem to think that the bad air wants to get out as much as the fresh air needs to be brought in. They provide just little windows away up in the roof. They’re not enough. The whole roof wants to be raised to do any good.” We have to acknowledge receipt of the Municipal Handbook, issued from the Government Printing Office, and compiled by the Government Statistician, Mr Malcolm Fraser. It is a biennial publication and was first published in 1903. It is replete with information concerning all the boroughs of New Zealand, and must be of considerable value to mayors and councillors. Each time it is published the volume gets bulkier by having additional information added to its pages. This volume includes Harbour Boards and gives details concerning them. The Municipal Handbook is undoubtedly a use® publication, and the compiler may well be congratulated upon his efforts.

Sir Frederick Treves, the celebrated English surgeon, recently described the capacity a man has for “ working when work becomes distasteful ” as the essential quality for success in life. Here are some further aphorisms from his speech —“lf you have a fault, and realise it, you have done nearly half the work to remove it. You are not waiting for good fortune ; good fortune is waiting for you. If you want to do well, keep working, keep clean —bodily mentally and morally—and keep straight. I have no great belief either in talent or genius. If they were going to be poets, dramatists, inventors or artists, cleverness, brilliancy and genius might possibly be of service, but so far as the hard work of life was concerned he was compelled to say he bad not witnessed in those around him any striking proof of its great utility.”

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

Thomas Rimraer has been appointed Foxton agent for Haslemere Tea. This is quite the best tea procurable.* What we tell you, of our stock and of ourselves we honestly believe — that's why we are getting on. Walker and Furrie *

Fancy Goods, Stationery, Ironmongery, Grocery, Produce, Bedsteads, Mattrasses, etc., etc. Thos. Rimmer.*

Try the smoked English Haake, to be had only at Kelly’s, l/-per lb.* If you are not quite sure what it costs, give us a ring. We will be pleased to quote you a price. Thos. Rimmer.* Wanted—The people of Foxton and the surrounding districts to know that A. de Luen, tailor, of Palmerston North, will call on anyone wi' h samples upon the receipt of a postcard. Costumes from £4 4s, Suits from £4 10s.* For ling fish or fish of any variety we are the people. Walker and Furrie.*

They’re all doing it, all along the line— worrying the postal officials, ringing up number 9.* Perreau’s date scones are a very popular dish for afternoon tea. Fresh daily.*

Alfred Michael Hannan, single, aged 28, a carpenter, fell from the roof of the new goods shed, at Invercargill, on Saturday, 25 feet, through a skylight, broke his leg and arm, and sustained severe injuries to his skull. He was removed to the hospital, but never regained consciousness, and died last night. The Queen of the South, with general cargo from Wellington, has been iu the roadstead since Friday, waiting for a suitable tide to enable her to cross the bar. It is expected that she will get in to morrow. Yesterday she signal* led for provisions. At present the tides are very poor. The Awahou, with coal from Westport, is expected on Thursday.

It is quite an unusual occurrence at a County Council meeting to see the chairman, councillors, clerk and engineer carefully perusing their Bible (says the Hawera Star). But this happened at the Hltbam County Council on Saturday. A settler had written complaining of the Council’s men working on the Patea bridge on Sunday, and in a reply the chairman was anxious to quote Scriptural authority, but no one could remember just where to find it. After a diligent search they decided that verses 14 and 15 in the 13th chapter of Luke fitted their case and justified their actions.

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

Smoked English Haake, just arrived, I/- lb, A real delicacy. Kelly’s Store.* Perreau's up-to-date tea rooms popula ar nlace for afternoon tea.* The famous Roslyn Writing Pads obtainable from all stationers and storekeepers at 6d and is each.*

For Children’s Hacking Cough at night, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, 1/6, 2/6.

A well assorted supply of English and colonial confectionery at Perreau’s.*

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

For Influenza take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Never fails, 1/6, 2/6.