LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1266, 2 July 1914, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Address-in-Reply debate and the Leader of the Opposition’s amendment of no-confidence in the Government is proceeding in the House of Representatives. The vital statistics for Foxton for last month are ; Births eleven; marriages three ; deaths nil; and tor the quarter ended June 30th : Births 27 ; marriages nine ; deaths 3. A correspondent of the Feilding Star writes I am forwarding this cure for diphtheria, as I know it to cure. It is one of Dr Uelthil’s receipts: First pour about two tablespoons of liquid tar into an iron pan, then pour as much turpentine over and set it on fire, and a rich, resinous smoke arises which gives the patient instant relief, the choking and rattle stops, and the patient falls into a slumber, and seems to inhale the smoke with pleasure. There was a very good attendance at a meeting held in the Methodist Church on Tuesday evening for the purpose ot forming a literary and debating society. It was unanimously decided that such a society be formed. The Rev W. G. Maslin was elected president, Mr G. H. Stiles vicepresident, and Mr G. Daniell secretary. The meetings are to be held fortnightly in the Good Templars’ Hall, and the first meeting is to be held on Monday evening next, at 7.30 o’clock. The programme for the opening night will consist ot question box, songs, refreshments, etc. As membership is free, a good attendance of the public is expected.

Chinese editors do their best to soften the blow when they return manuscripts. The rejection slip of the Tsin-Poo reads like this : “ Most honoured brother of the sun and moon, —Your slave bows deeply at your feet. I kiss tbe earth before you, and I beg to be kindly permitted to live and to talk. Your honoured manuscript has deigned to cast its light upon our eyes. With rapture we have perused it. Never have we, beheld such wit. such pathos, such learning,, such excellence. With fear and trembling we return the manuscript. Did we dare to publish it, the President would issue a decree ordering us to take your jewel as a model and never dare to publish anything inferior to it. Our long experience in journalism teaches us that such pearls can be produced only once in a thousand years. That is why we must return it. We crave your forgiveness. Behold we are at your feet,”

A long-felt want! There is no need for cold feet this winter, as we have just landed a fine assortment of telt slippers for tbe cold weather, in sizes from baby’s to grandfather’s. Avoid colds by keeping your feet dry. ReTTER Bros, sell boots which they guarantee will keep the wet out. An inspection is invited. Prices to suit all pockets.* 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.*

For furniture we can give you a quote for cash that will open your eyes. An absolute saving of third the cost seems good doesn’t it ? An enquiry costs you nothing. Walker and Furric.*

Sore throats are very prevalent in Foxton at present. Mr S. H. Wriglsy paid a brief visit to Boston yesterday. Mr Kent Johnston, Town Clerk, is at present absent on holiday leave.

A committee meeting of the local Horticultural Society will be held to-morrow evening at 7.30 o’clock.

Mr Phillips, local agent for the N.Z. Shipping Co., is confined to his house with an indisposition.

Furniture slaughter sale now on. See advertisement. P. Wolletman.*

A very enjoyable afternoon was spent yesterday by the Presbyterian Ladies’ Guild, at the residence of Mrs Claris.

During the progress of yesterday’s hockey match, some barrackers endeavoured to drive a donkey on the field of play to assist the referee, but the ass knew too much tor them.

The total valuation of the Levin borough shows an increase of from to In the borough there is about worth of unrateable property. This includes Government, municipal and church property.

A correspondent asks whether it was in the year 1873 or 1878, that the ship Cospatrick was burnt to the water’s edge on her voyage from England to New Zealand. Can any of our subscribers provide the information ? The Queen of the South sailed at 2 o’clock yesterday afternoon hemp laden for Wellington. She is due back with a general cargo tomorrow afternoon, and will sail again for Wellington on Saturday afternoon.

Stripping at the flaxmills drawing their supplies of green leaf from the Riverdale Estate was commenced yesterday, which is a month earlier than usual. It is understood that the local mills will re-start about the 20th of the current month.

The cribbage tournament between teams from the Druids and Oddfellows lodges postponed from last month will be played in Mr Perreau’s rooms to-night, commencing at 7.30 o’clock. Members of both lodges able to play cribbage are invited to roll up. Native: “Yes, I says the squire be praised. He give us that bootiful free library!” Tourist: “I’m glad you appreciate it, but you don't look like a reading man either.’’ Native: “No, sur; I don’t use the library, but my old woman gets the job o’ cleaning it out V f

Mr Osborne senr., who is in his eighty-ninth year, called upon us yesterday and cracked a joke. When settling a small account, he remarked : “St. Paul said, owe no man anything,” and, added our old friend, “St. Paul thought there would be a difficulty when he added, ‘and, if possible, live peacably.’ ” Then, with a knowing look Mr Osborne concluded, “but St. Paul wasn’t in business !” A social and dance is to be held in the Coronation Hall on Tuesday evening, July 14th, in aid of the Malakarapa Maori meeting house fund. Prior to the commencement of the dance, the local band will play a number of selections outside the hall, and the natives will perform a haka. The price of admission is 2s 6d for gentlemen and ladies are to provide refreshments.

Recently in a fort not far away from Felixstowe, a gunner of the Royal Garrison Artillery, hailing from the region of the “Dials,” was busily engaged in writing a letter in the barrack-room, when the following dialogue took place: —“Cockney: “I say, chums, how do you spell fawt!” Several: “ f-o u-g-h-t!” Cockney ; “ Nah ! nab! fawt; I mean fawt!” Several: “F-o-r-t!” Cockney: “ Nah ! nah ! I don’t mean the fawt you live in I mean the tawt yer fink wif!”

A pleasing ceremony took place in Mr Kelly’s shop on Tuesday evening last, when Mr C. H. Collins’ late staff assembled to bid him farewell and to make presentations to himself and Mis Collins. Mr Hart spoke of the good fellowship which had existed between Mr Collins and staff and the esteem in which he was held by his late employees. He presented Mr Collins with a shaving outfit and Mrs Collins with a jewel case. Messrs Walton and Kelly also spoke and Mr Collins feelingly replied. It is quality that makes a bargain. This will be found in every pair of boots or shoes purchased at Retter Bros. Indies, call and see the special line of 6dong welted sole shoes from 13s str. Boots and shoes of all makes and prices stocked. Don’t forget, we sell five tins of Nugget polish for is.*

Don’t trifle with a cold. It may lead to Bronchitis or other serious troubles. Put “NAZOL” on its track. A tew drops on sugar or sniffed through a Nazol Inhaler will afford you relief. No cold is Nazolproof.

Farmers and flaxmill employees are recommended our new special waterproof boots. We guarantee them. R. T. Betty.*

Wanted—The people of Foxton 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 £d IDs.*

A little prevention is worth a ton of cure. Before going out m cold, wet weather put a few drops of “Nazol” on lump sugar and let it dissolve in the mouth. ‘-Nazol” will fortify you against chills and germs.

At Obakune a Maori woman was killed by a flying piece of wood from blasting. Mr George Collinewood, an elderly man and bn old resident of Stratford, while presiding at a Salvation Army social, suddenly expired. Mr G, Seifert, of Tokomaru, has accepted Arletfs challenge on behalf of Kemp to row for the sculling championship of Australia.

Members of the Land Purchase Board are at present inspecting several stations in the Masterton district, said to be suitable for closer settlement. An old Maori named Hare Katera Teota died in the Rotorua Hospital yesterday from scalds received through falling into a hot mud pool at Whakarewarewa on Sunday last. There are two hundred fewer men employed in the sawmilling industry in Southland at present than there were this time last year, states the Invercargill correspondent of the Lyttelton Times. The formal opening of Stratford main trunk railway to Whangamonmona took place yesterday afternoon. The Hon. Herries performed the ceremony in the presence of a large gathering of settlers and visitors.

The Palmerston North gaol was closed on Tuesday. All prisioners will In future be sent to Wanganui for safe keeping, and brought back to Palmerston North should they be required for the Supreme Court sitting. Referring to a subject which is now being widely and earnestly discussed by farmers in this district and on the other side of the ranges, the Wairarapa Age expressed the opinion that the farmers may do a great deal in the way of co-operative marketing.

Kansas City reports that a man shot and wounded six persons seated on the observation platform of an eastbound Burlington train. It was an honour salute, fired for a woman seated on the platform, according to the man, who admitted that he had fired the shot. He said he had no intention of injuring anyone, and fired into the air.

The New Zealand Rugby team to tour Australia met Wellington reps, yesterday, and suffered defeat by 19 points to 14. They were not disgraced, however, for play all through was fast and open, and the Dominion reps, could not be said to be at their best. Some players have not reached Wellington, and as a result thfc men were not all playing in their accustomed places.

Everyone has a cough or cold sometime or somewhere. So everyone ought to get “NAZOL” —the best cough and cold remedy in New Zealand. In bottles of 60 doses for Is fid.

Protect baby from the dust of the street and the winter draughts by getting him one of Walker and Furrie’s go-carts or prams. Twentyeight designs to select from with delivery guaranteed within twenty / four hours.*

For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, 1/6, 2 16.

Golden Bee Jam made by Kirkpatrick’s 3 tins for I/- at J. M. Kelly’s*