LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1235, 21 April 1914, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A Samber deer was seen on the target reserve on Sunday last. A special meeting of the Foxton Borough Council will be held in the Council Chambers on Monday, 27th inst., at 7.30 p.m. Business: Matters re water and drainage and general. The Karl of Meath, founder of the Empire movement, suggests that Empire Day be celebrated on June 22nd, instead of May 24th. There is a disposition in Imperial circles to adopt the suggestion. At a mayoral dinner at Cambridge, councillors presented Mayor Wells with a handsome silver cradle, in commemoration of the birth of a son during his term of office. The proceeding were very enthusiastic.

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 evervtime.* Perreau’s date scones are a very popular dish for afternoon fea. Fresh daily. 4

“Long lessons and long sermons are undesirable,” was a remark made by Mr R. Lee, a Wellington educationist, at a Pahiatua school function.

Messrs J. A. Nash (sitting Mayor) and R. Edwards have been nominated for the Palmerston Mayoralty ; Mr Ongley has been returned unopposed for Feilding. Local nominations close tomorrow.

The design of the French postage stamp is being changed to a view of the Eiffel Tower, with an aeroplane flying past it. The present stamp, a woman with outstretched arms sowing a field with corn, is too easily torged. Louis Audrlcu, an anarchist, while carrying out a burglary, terrorised the inmates of a house in Marseilles with a revolver. A twelve-year-old girl threw a box of snuff Into the eyes of the burglar. Andrieu shrieked with pain and then committed suicide. He carried two bombs. A wealthy Chinese merchant recently gave a banquet to his frieuds on the occasion ■ of his son’s marriage, 300 guests being present. Suddenly a baud of 60 armed men burst into the hall and fired upon the guests, 22 of whom were killed, including nine belonging to the families of the bride and bridegroom. The band then fled to the mountains, taking with them twenty guests. In remitting payment for an account from the Otaki Mail for 3s, au advertiser enclosed six extra penny stamps, saying he was sure the extra amount had been used in posting accounts. The Mail thanks the gentleman for his thoughtfulness, and publishes this in the hope that many others whose accounts have been posted them very frequently will take the hint and do likewise.

The manager of the Municipal Pictures informs us that when in Wellington during the present week he arranged for some really first-class films to follow “£)ou Vadis?” The chief one will be “The Miracle,” a film that has drawn as big houses as “Quo Vadis?” or any other feature film. Amongst the other attractions arranged for are : “The Vocation of Suzzette,” “The Black Thirteen.” “The Silver Blaze,” “The Prisoner of the Harem,” “The Next Generation,” and others. A remarkable case of the loss and the recovery of a gold ring has come under the notice of the Wanganui Herald. About two mouths ago a young lady resident of Gouville, while engaged weeding in the garden, lost a gold band ring which she was wearing. She and others searched diligently for the treasure, but without success, and finally it was given up as lost. However, on Saturday, a brother went to cut some cucumbers, and was surprised to find the missing ring encircled on the end of one of the vegetables. It was firmly fixed on, the end of the cucumber having grown about an inch through the ring. The police raided a Chinese gambling den in Wellington at an early hour on Sunday morning, and arrested a large number of Celestials and impounded a ton of pak-a-poo tickets. Our Wellington contemporaries state that the Chinese form of gambling is finding considerable popularity among a portion of Wellington's population, and that there is a wealthy Chinese syndicate behind the gambling movement in the Empire City. No Europeans, however, were found on the premises raided.

We are informed that the Manawatu County Council contemplate straightening the road between Raugiolu and Bainesse. When the road was originally laid off it was allowed to follow some ridges creating very difficult curves, which to-day are sources of danger to vehicular and motor traffic. The initial cost of straightening the curves would not only remove the danger zone but would, in a short time, save a considerable sum in maintenance. We commend Cr W. E. Barber for the attention he is devoting to this matter,

No apology is made by the Commonwealth wireless telegraphy officials for their strange action in placing a skull and cross bones on the notice board at the Pennant Hills (Sydney) wireless station, warning people against trespass. It was placed there in all seriousness. “Such signs are used in Germany and other countries,” said the Federal wireless expert (Mr Balsiliie) the other day. “It is not a joke at all. The idea is to have something striking, something that the public cannot tail to see.” The sign has certainly been seen, but it is doubtful if it has reflected any credit on its authors, remarks a Melbourne paper.

Arc you still going to be worried with the same old grocery troubles —late delivery, broken promises, and what not ? Or are you going to fetus serve you? We guarantee good service, good quality, and good value. Walker & burrie.*

A long-felt want! There is no need for cold feet this winter, as we have just landed a fine assortment of felt slippers for the cold weather, in sizes from baby’s to grandfather’s. Avoid colds by keeping your feet dry. Better Bros, sell boots which t Ley guarantee will keep the wet out. An inspection is invited. Prices to suit all pockets.*

Try the smoked English Haake to be had only at Kelly’s, 1/-per lb.

Thomas Runnier has been appointed Foxton agent for Haslemere Tea. This is quite the best tea procurable.'^

“Some adjectives,” said a school teacher, ‘‘are made from nouns, such as ‘dangerous,’ meaning full of danger, and ‘hazardous,’ full of hazard. Can any boy give me another example ?” ‘‘Yes, sir,” replied a fat boy, “Pious —full of pie !” Only one sovereign known to history has reigned longer than the Emperor of Austria, who completed the sixty-fifth year of his reign on December 2nd. That sovereign was Louis XIV., who ascended the throne at five, and wore the crown for seventy-two years.

The annual meeting of parishioners of All Saints’ Church will take place on Thursday next, in All Saints' Schoolroom at 8 p.m, A musical programme has been arranged and the ladies will hand round light refreshments during the evening. This meeting is open to all and the vicar hopes all parishioners will be present. “Unique opportunity to purchase one of the Bahama Islands, freehold, Crown title ; about 600 acres, healthy climate, good house, electric light, 4000 cocoanut trees, 200 acres sisal, remainder good land. . . . Price on

terms.”—An advertisement iu the London Times in March.

Many weird tales have been told of the various ways iu which fish have been caught, but the latest will take some beating (states the Taranaki Herald). A horse was drinking from a creek near the Carrington Road Butter Factory when a 51b eel chanced along and seized the lip of the horse. The latter tossed up its head and threw the eel out on the grass a workman promptly killing it.

More than ordinary interest and appreciation was expressed at the screening of the municipal pictures on Saturday evening, patrons remarking on the very clear and distinct manner in which every detail was shown up. This was the result of the manager having obtained one of the most up-to-date and perfect Dallmeyer lenses. This improvement will, no doubt, be much appreciated by the frequenters of the municipal pictures. “There are still a number of people,’’ says the Ashburton Guardian, “who view with a certain amount of concern the fact that there are three women to every man in the world, and if the epidemic of baby girls which it is said was raging in Ashburton recently had kept on much longer these fears probably would have become much greater, and, as far as the Ashburton county is concerned, the comparative figures would have shown a greater disparity between males and females. It is reported that at one local nursing home a few days ago there had been a succession of twenty-two baby girls born. Quite recently, however, two baby boys broke the spell.” In summing up the evidence in the County Court, Melbourne, when Eleanor Jane Annie Flanagan, of Northcote, music teacher and organist, proceeded against David Cunningham Armstrong, builder and contractor, also of Northcote, for a breach of promise of marriage, claiming ,£2,000 damages, Judge Wasley said that the jury must understand that a man could call on a girl lor as many years as he liked, and could kiss and spoon with her so long as she allowed it; and the girl could not come to Court and say he had so many kisses and so much amusement, and that she wanted payment. But if this wera done after a promise of marriage had been given, it was a different matter. After a retirement of half an hour, the jury returned with a verdict for plaintiff, and assessed the damages at £225.

One of the spurious £io B.N.Z. notes circulated in Auckland has already had an interesting history, which is not devoid of humour. It was handed to the police as a bail bond by a man arrested on the racecourse recently. Its previous career is not known. The police accepted it as genuine, as undoubtedly it was considered to be by the man in question. The next day it was included in a sum paid over by the police to the Magistrate’s Court for fines collected. Again it escaped detection. In turn, the court paid the note to the Stamps and Deeds Department, and again it was accepted in good faith. It was at the latter Department that its spurious nature was finally discovered, and the question which is now disturbing the minds of quite a number of Government officials is what Department should be held responsible for the note and consequent loss.

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

It is quality that makes a bargain. This will be found in every pair of boots or shoes purchased at Rkttkk Bkos. Indies, call and see the special Hue of strong welted sole shoes from 13s 6d. Boots and shoes of all makes and prices stocked. Don’t forget, we sell five tins of Nugget polish for xs.*

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,*

Ask for the famous “Roslyn” Writing Pad every time. Contains 100 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.* Perreau's up-to-date tea rooms, pqpula ar place for afternoon tea.*

Sir Joseph Ward left Sydney on Saturday by the Maunganui for Wellington. Mr C. J. Parr has been returned unopposed as Mryor of Auckland for another term.

Wellington reports the death yesterday of Mr Sydney Diamond, at the age of So years. He arrived in Wellington in 1841 in the ship William Bentinck.

Joseph Thomas Coster, a wharf labourer, was yesterday fined £2 los and costs tor creating a noise at a political meeting in Wellington. »

Hotel tariffs have been raised in Wellington as from yesterday as a result of a six-day week and certain increases in wages to employees.

Mr Byron Brown, of Otaki, has been appointed judge for the Westport Elocutionary Society’s hve days’ festival, to be held next month.

John Rogers, civil engineer, acting as engineer to Mt. Eden Borough Council was fined at Auckland Police Court £5 and costs for using the letters A.M.I.C.E. after his name while not entitled to do so,

The cables indicate that trouble is brewing between the United States and Mexico. The latter , has refused to salute Uncle Sam’s flag in apology for wrongful arrest of certain American marines, and the alternative is—war.

Some time ago Mr Syd. Jackson, manager for Messrs Grace Bros., Whirokino, picked up a bottle on the beach containing a message from certain passengers to friends in Invercargill. The bottle was thrown overboard from the Rotorua at Hobart. Mr Jackson forwarded the message on and has just received an acknowlegment.

The office of Messrs Abraham and Williams, stock agents, at Hunterville, was destroyed by fire yesterday. Damage was done to the jewellery stock of Mr F. Berry to the extent of £IBO. The stationers’ stock of Mr F. Miller was damaged, and Messrs Ellis Bros.’ sample rooms were also damaged.

Four nominations have been received lor the Mayoralty of Wellington—Messrs J. P. Duke, D. McEaren, H. Holland and J. Glover. Messrs Holland and Glover are both nominated on behalf of the Social Democratic Party, owing to the uncertainty of the position of the former in view of the judgment expected to be given shortly by the Court of Appeal. As testifying to the quality of the wonderful film, “Quo Vadis” which is to be screened at the Coronation Hall to-morrow night, it might be mentioned that at different times since the release of this picture In England and the Continent, portions have been selected by leading photographic journals and magazines for illustrating their pages, as instructive examples of superior artistic and technical excellence. In this respect, the scene depicting the releasing of the lions among the condemned Christians is a notable example, the composition of the picture conforming with the high ideals of art, while the technical photographic quality of the film is at once apparent in the sparkling clearness of the reproductions. These pictures confirm the great reputation of this cinematograph masterpiece.

The duty of paying back sent by various people from all over Australia, in response to an agency swindle, has fallen on Detectlves Walker and Pearce, says the Sydney Daily Telegraph. A man recently advertised that on receipt of 2s 6d be would send a roll of silk to any address in the Commonwealth. The offer was made to advertise his business, etc. More than 30,000 people sent along half crowns, 225 being residents of New South Wales, 5381 of Queensland, 3579 of Victoria, 2245 of South Australia, 1466 of West Australia, 1876 of Tasmania and 4185 of New Zealand. The silk did not materialise and the advertiser has been put in gaol for three years. Now the detectives are sending back the money as fast as they can. Since the arrest, over 20,000 letters addressed to him have been Intercepted by the superintendent of mails, and were returned to the writers.

Haslemere is absolutely the best value in the tea market. Try a pound. You will like it. Thomas Rimraer.* English fenders 111 great variety just from the manufacturer. Pick yours now and save disappointment. Walker and Furrie.*

Our canvasser will be pleased to call on you .Thomas Rimmer. For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, 1/6, 2/6.

For a ton ol cement to a pound of salt. Thomas Rimmer.* Wanted—The people of Foxtou and the surrounding districts to know that A. de Luen, tailor, of Palmerston North, will call on anyone with samples upon the receipt of a postcard. Costumes from £4 4s, Suits from £4 10s.* Our bacon comes trom well-fed little country pigs, and is specially cured for us. It’s exceptionally mild, and possesses a flavour that marks it as something better than the ordinary. Have you tried it? Walker & Furrie.* Gentlemen! Next time you require a “best hat,” buy the “R. & G.” make—it will style and comfort give you. Apply local drapers.* The famous Roslyn Writing Pads obtainable from all stationers and storekeepers at 6d and Is each.* If you are not quite sure what it costs, give us a ring. We will be pleased to quote you a price. Thos, Rimmer.*

The instructors at the teachers’ physical training camp at Feilding are Misses Blackburne. Heritage and Greenwood, and Messrs Johnson and Longworth. The teachers were accorded a civic welcome. Mr Pirani in addressing the teachers said the Board looked on attendance at this camp as being just as important as attendance at school, and no malingering would be tolerated. Defaulters would be dealt with by the Board in a manner similar to that in which the teachers dealt with children. (Laughter). He was glad to see so many teachers present. They were there not to benefit themselves, but to benefit the children, who would be enormously helped by the instruction.

Have you a headache? If so take a cup of fresh brewed Doctor’s China Tea, without sugar or milk, and squeeze into it half a lemon. Try this once, then you’ll understand and appreciate what good tea is. There’s no tannin there! Walker & Furrie, agents,* For Influenza take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Never fails, 1/6, 2/6.

They’re all doing it, all along the line —worrying the postal officials, ringing up number 9.*