LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1267, 4 July 1914, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The attendance shield at the local State school was won this week by St. 11. with an average attendance of 99.6 per cent. The services at All Saints’ to-morrow will be conducted in the morning by Mr Hollington, and in the evening by Mr Alf. Fraser.

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.*

The services in the Presbyterian Church to-morrow will be conducted by the minister, Rev. J. M. Thomson, M.A, in the morning. The children’s portion trom Pilgrim’s Progress deals with •' The man with a nickname.” A lady demonstrator will dispense free cups of Nestles’ cocoa and milk, coffee and milk, a-i chocolate and milk, at Walker and Furrie’s premises on Monday afternoon next, June 6th. All are invited.

On Thursday evening the employees at Mr Stiles’shop gathered together to bid farewell to Mr W. Edwards, who has accepted a position in Hunterville, and Mr Stiles on behalt of the staff and himself made a presentation to him of a solid leather travelling bag, as a mark of esteem in which he is held. Mr Edwards suitably responded.

The services in connection with the Methodist Church will be conducted in the morning by the Rev. J. Crawford, and in the evening by Mr Chrystall. At Oroua Downs in the evening the Rev J. Crawford will conduct the children’s anniversary service, and on Tuesday evening next a social will be held, at which the Rev W. G. Maslin will distribute the prizes to the children. Owing to the prevalence of diphtheria, the chairman of the school committee lias been approached to close the school. There is, however, no necessity at present for such a drastic step, as the children are just as safe at school as roaming the streets. Further, diphtheria is not more prevalent this, year than in former years and steps have been taken to have the school thoroughly fumigated and other precautions will be taken at the school to protect the children’s health.

Some time last year William Winter, of Levin, signed a contract to purchase a motor car from the Benson Motor Co, He broke the agreement by refusing to take the car when it was ready for delivery, giving as his reason that his crop had tailed. Later, Winter purchased a car from another firm. The Benson Co. sued Winter for for breach of agreement. Conclusion was reached iu the case at Feilding this week, when the Magistrate gave judgment for the plaintiff company for the full amount with £2 las costs. Mr Ongley appeared for the company and Mr Graham for defendant.

“We spend less on education than we do on tobacco in this country,'’ declared Mr T. U. Wells, of the New Zealand Educational Institute, in an interview between Auckland members of Parliament and representatives of the teaching profession, “Surely it is not too much to ask that we should spend as much on education as on tobacco. It is only just that the country should be asked to do a fair thing tor the teachers. So much depends on education — the whole national efficiency—and if we are not able to attract a good class of teachers, who will have a good influence on the children, the result is bound to be unsatisfactory.” In our last issue we were asked to state what year the Cospatrick was burnt to the water edge during her voyage from England to New Zealand. We submitted the query to our readers. Mr Thos. Rimmer informs us that it was in 1873. He states that he had made arrangements to sail In the ill-fated vessel, and his boxes were addressed as coming by the Cospatrick. At the last moment he was providentially persuaded to postpone his trip, and sailed in a later vessel. Mr D. Whibley, however, is of opinion that the vessel was lost in November or December, 1874. In support of this statement he adds that he sailed in October, 1874, in a vessel which left England two months after the sailing of the Cospatrick. When he arrived in New Zealand, January, 1875, he read of the Cospatrick disaster, which, he adds, took pkee in either November or December, 1874, he thinks off the coast of South America. Mr H. Ruscoe senr. also states that the date of the disaster was 1874, in the month of December.

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. Retter Bros, sell - boots which they guarantee will keep the wet out. An inspection is Invited. Prices to suit all pockets.*

For Influenza take W oods’ Great PepperraintJCure. Never fails, l/6, 2/6. 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 fid each from local dealers.*

North and South Poles have been discovered, but never yet the cough or cold that could defy “NAZOL,” No quicker or cheaper specific for influenza and bronchitis. Sold everywhere in Is 6d bottles. Furniture slaughter sale now on. See advertisement. P. Wollerma.*

Dark nights require a lantern that gives a good light, get a Dietz from J. M. Kelly for 33 6d.*

Atishoo! That’s a v/arning to vou. Time for “NAZOL” that never-failing conqueror of colds and influenza. Thousands praise it—-so will you.

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

The death of the Right Hon. Joseph Chamberlain is announced trom London, aged 78. Mr O’Brien, health officer, fumigated the local State- School this afternoon.

Mr Phillips received word this afternoon from Christchurch notifying the death of Mr Gibbs, manager of the N.Z. Shipping Company.

We remind the public of the Hockey Club’s social and dance, to be held in the Masonic Hall on Monday evening next. A capital evening’s amusement is promised.

A man named William Mitchell, 33 years of age, married, and a resident of Taoroa, Taihape, committed suicide with a razor early yesterday morning. At the inquest a verdict of suicide while temporarily insane was returned.

The number of sheep and lambs put through Waingawa Freezing Works for the past year was 260,957, which is an increase of about 6,000 on the previous years.

At Dunedin Lue Dong, was charged with being found iu possession of opium in a form suitable for smoking. Defendant admitted that he had smoked for years, and if anyone came to buy opium he sold it to them. He was fined £2O, in default two months’ imprisonment. Dr. Voronoff explained to the French Academy of Medicine how by the grafting of a monkey’s thjroid gland, a girl of 14 has been cured of cretinism. Cretinism is a condition of endemic or inherited idiocy, accompanied by physical degeneracy and deformity—usually with goitre. We have been asked to inform local fishermen that Professor Prince will meet delegates from fishermen in the Wellington district, at Mr Ayson’s office, in Customhouse Quay, Wellington, at 10 a.m. next Tuesday. It will be to the advantage of the local fishermen to send a representative.

When Mr Robertson, member for this constituency, was speaking in the House last night, he foolishly made some remarks about “breaking faith ! ” when the Prime Minister heaved the following brick : “You ought to be the last one to complain of breaking faith ! ” The Queen of the South with general from Wellington crossed inwards last night, but stuck at Robinson’s bend. She got off this morning, arriving at the wharf at six o’clock. She will sail at five o’clock to-night for Wellington with hemp, and is due back on Tuesday. The Puitki with coal from Westport and Wootton with general from Lyttelton, are also due on Tuesday, and the Waverley from Westport and Kennedy from Greymouth, both coal laden, are ex? pected on Wednesday. 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, 2/6.

Golden Bee Jam made by Kirk Patrick’s 3 tins for I/- at J. M, Kellv’s.*

It is saying a great deal, but you have never used a better cartridge than the “Challenge.” One packet at 3/3 will prove this assertion, Rimmer’s.