The Manawatu Herald. Tuesday, July 21, 1914. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1274, 21 July 1914, Page 2

The Manawatu Herald. Tuesday, July 21, 1914. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Accounts amounting to 3s xod were passed for payment at last night’s meeting ot the .Borough Council. The Inspector of Nuisances reported at last night’s Council meeting that the borough is in a fairly clean condition at present. There were present at the ordinary monthly meeting of the Borough Council held last night: The Mayor (Mr G., H. Stiles) and Crs. Coley; Chrystall. Freeman, Read, Henderson, Speirs, Whibley and Kempster. It would well repay the Horowhenua County Council to put the grader on the Levin-Foxton road. By a systematic use of the grader hundreds of pounds would be saved to the County in road maintenance.

During the singing o£ a hymn at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday evening some individual turned the gas off at the meter and the place was left in temporary darkness. The playing ot such a foolish prank is calculated to laud the joker into serious trouble. Fortunately the perpetrator escaped the stalwart arms of the “brither scot” who went out to investigate. The New Zealand group which Miss Mackenzie, daughter of the High Commissioner in London, and Miss Michie are arranging for the great ball to be held in Ivondon shortly is to consist of fourteen couples, each representing, as nearly as possible, the Dominion coat of arms. The ladles wear flowing Grecian robes with old helmets, and the men are to be attired as Maori chiefs, each carrying flags and banners. When the New Zealand group enters the hall, the March “New Zealand for Ever,” by Mr Paul Sonderhauf, of Dunedin, will be played.

T[ you get a chill, with sore throat

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T .,M. Kelly is offering a special blend ui loose tea K brand at 1/2 lb. get a trial lb. you can’t do better.* Golden Bee Jam made by Kirkpatrick’s 3 tins for I/- at J. M. Kelly's.*

Up to the end of June 175 dogs have been registered in the borough, the fees totalling ss. During last month nine head of cattle were impounded by the ranger, the driving fees amounting to six shillings.

At last night’s Council meeting the usual motion striking the rates for the current year was passed. The details of the rates appear in our advertising columns.

The local band intend holding the second of their series of socials in the Coronation Hall on Friday, August ylh. The prices of admission are, gentleman is 6d, ladies is.

Leading surgeons at Berlin have abandoned the treatment of cancer by radium, and have reverted to the Rontgen rays. They state that many patients dismissed as cured after treatment by radium have returned with cancerous growths on other parts of the body. The theory of evolution is considered by Archbishop Clarke, of Melbourne, to fail to establish the contention that man has descended from the lower form of life. Preaching last week, he said that in no fossil remains that have been found was there any sign of an ape-man or a man-ape. Dealing with the second chapter of Genesis and the story of the creation of women, the Archbishop said that there was no scientific fact more firmly held that by marriage woman became one flesh with her husband.

Mrs Agnes Thomson, the first woman to inhale chloroform, and niece ot Sir James Simpson, who discovered the drug, died recently in London, aged 83. Mrs Thomson was considered to be a happy subject for chloroform experiments. In every case when she was under its influence she would exclaim, “ I am an angel, a beautiful angel! How are you all down there?” Chloroform parties'were held at that time, and Mrs Thomson was offen put under the anaesthetic to show the pleasing effects on the patient. During last month the amount of gas manufactured at the local works was 386,000 ft., which with amount in holder on the first of the month, 3000 ft., made a total of 389,000 ft. The amount sold to consumers for lighting was 184,oooft. and for cooking and power 138,000 ft., 30,000 ft. was used in the street lamps, 22,000 ft. in the works and manager’s house, and there was 5,0001 t. in holder on July Ist, leaving 10,oooft, unaccounted for. Thirty three tons of coal were carbonised, yielding 11,900 ft. per ton. The earnings amounted to 9s 4d and the expenditure totalled £ioi 5s id. During the progress of the clearing sale of pedigree Jerseys at Mr W. V, Harkness’, Tariki, last week, reports the News, a very exciting incident occurred. A neighbour of Mr Harkness, named Mr A. Cowley, was leading the well-known bull ‘‘Rozele’s Sultan,” when the animal suddenly turned and gored him. There was a general scramble for safety, but Mr McGuinnes, who was in the ring, at once went to the rescue, and secured the bull. Mr Cowley was removed to the Stratford hospital by Mr F. Dobson, It is understood that he is not dangerously injured. Mr Alf. Fraser, district coroner, has received notification from the Royal Humane Society, informing him that the Society has awarded Guy Edwards a bronze medal for rescuing the boy Morgan and attempting to rescue the late William Teviotdale from drowning, and further stating that the medal would be forwarded to Mr Fraser in a few days, and requesting that the presentation be as public as possible. Mr Fraser has requested the Mayor to take the presentation in hand. The Court of Directors also expressed their sympathy with the relatives of the late Mr Teviotdale and have asked the Coroner to make application on their behalf lor the Society’s ‘‘metnoriam certificate.” At last night’s Council meeting a letter was read from Mr A. Wallbutton complaining of the amount of stock straying in Union Street and also stating that horses were tied to the fences all day long. Mr Wallbutton was also in attendance at the meeting and stated that he had complained to the ranger about a particular animal being always on the road and the ranger had gone up and taken the animal in charge, but the owner had got it from him and made no payment whatever.—Cr Coley said there was too much stock grazing on the roads. Only nine head had been impounded last month and he considered that this number could be impounded almost any single day. After a little discussion it was decided on the motion of Cr Freeman, seconded by Cr Coley, that the ranger be asked to attend next Council meeting in regard to «tock wandering and complaints made.

Furniture slaughter sale now on. See advertisement. ?. Wollermau.*

Perreau’s elate scones arc a very popular dish for afternoon tea. Fresh daily.*

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

Ask for the famous “Roslyn Writing Pad every time. Contains too 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.*

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.*

The second reading of the Licensing Bill takes place to day.

The first sod in the Martinborough railway was turned yesterday by the Hon. Mr Fraser. Martinborough was en fete for the occasion.

Mr Morrison, of Maxwelltown, has been selected as the Liberal candidate for the Patea seat at the forthcoming election. The Queen of the South with a general cargo from Wellington arrived at half-past eight this morning, and will sail again tor Wellington to-morrow morning with hemp. The Kennedy and Waverley, both coal laden from Greymouth, are due to-morrow. A witness at Palmerston Court yesterday in painting a picture of the black side of farming life remarked “ that things went very badly until the fowl run took a turn.” The novel explanation created a ripple of laughter in which the Magistrate joined, says the Times.

Fred. Hausen, a settler at Motu, was carrying a pea rifle which had been taken to pieces and wrapped in an overcoat. On dismounting from his horse, he threw the parcel containing the pea rifle on to the verandah, when the rifle discharged and the bullet entered the left side of his abdomen. He was taken to Gisborne hospital. The question of a “shopping week” to advertise Palmerston will be considered at an early date, when a general meeting of business men will be held at Palmerston. The object does not meet with the approval of the business people in adjoining, towns, and if carried out may do more harm than good. Such Yankee methods of boosting trade are not suitable to this district. We understand there is not unanimity among Palmerston’s business people on the object—the element of trade greed in the movement being paramount.

Prior to the commencement of the Borough Council meeting last night, the Mayor, on behalf of the citizens of Foxton, presented gold medals to Mr Guy Edwards and Master Alfred Ebbett in recognition of their efforts in saving life at the time the late Mr Teviotdale lost his life by drowning. In making the presentation to Mr Edwards the Mayor said the medal was a slight recognition of bis bravery in rescuing a lad from drowning, which they all knew he had done at the risk of his own life. He said that in after years the medal would serve to remind him of the esteem in which he was held by the citizens of Foxton and the Mayor expressed the hope that he would long be spared to wear it. H« also took the opportunity of congratulating Mr Edwards upon having been awarded the Royal Humane Society's bronze medal. It was a very hard medal to win but there was no doubt that Mr Edwards deserved it. To Master Ebbett Mr Stiles said that he had every reason to feel proud that so early in his career he should have won the distinction of having saved two lives, and he assured him that his efforts had won the esteem of the citizens of the town. There was no doubt that but his prompt action two more lives would have been lost. The proceedings were brought to a close by the singing of “For they are jolly good fellows.” At last night’s Council meeting a letter was read from Mr H. Stunell stating that the Mayor had written asking him to remain at the gas works for an additional week in order to show the new manager round. As he had then made all arrangements to leave Foxton, to accede to the request meant considerable inconvenience to him, and the Mayor being absent from town, he had interviewed one or two councillors and pointed out the position and asked that he should receive extra payment for the additional week. The councillors interviewed had given him to understand that extra payment would be made and advised him to make a formal application. Cr Freeman said Mr Stunell had mentioned the matter to him and he had told him that he thought it would be alright. Cr Whibley entered a protest against the method adopted. He said no individual councillor had the right to make any promises that would in any way bind the Council as a whole. It was a bad precedent and he hoped it would not occur again. Cr Coley said that Mr Stunell had mentioned the matter to him and he told him he thought it would be alright. Cr Freeman said that he had not made any promise of additional pay. Crs Speirs, Henderson and Read considered that under the circumstances the councillors in question had acted wisely. Cr Chrystall protested against the method adopted. It was decided, on the motion of Cr Freeman seconded by Cr Read, that the late gas manager be paid at the rate of pay and a half for the extra week worked by him for the convenience of the Council.

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

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If you suffer from Bronchitis or Asthma, “NAZOL” will prove a boon and a blessing. Take it on sugar or through a Nazol Inhaler, and you will have great relief. Sold everywhere in bottles, 1/6. 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 Wellington wharf labourers are still at loggerheads in respect to adopting new rules. Last night’s meeting ended in disorder. The King has invited the British political party leaders to confer with him on Home Rule matters. The result may be a complete change of the situation. The All Blacks defeated Australia in the first Rugby test match, played at Sydney on Saturday, by five points to nil. The play owing to the weather was confined to the forwards.

Mr Michel will contest the Grey seat at the general election in the Government interest. Mr Michel topped the poll in the first ballot at the by-election, but was defeated by Mr Webb in the second ballot.

Little Georgie Lett, well-known in Wellington, Palmerston and Auckland, died in the latter town on Friday night. Shortly after 5 o’clock on Friday afternoon Constable Randall saw Lett hanging on to a window sill of a Queen-street shop. The officer took him to the watch-house, where it was discovered that, although he had been drinking, there was something radically wrong with him. Dr. Goldstein was summoned, and ordered his immediate removal to the hospital where he died at 11 o’clock.

The Education Act of last year has already cost the country .£29,000 in increased salaries to teachers, and when it is in full operation it will involve a further expenditure of ,£41,000. The Education Bill introduced into. Parliament last week by the Government provides for additional increases, which will amount to £62,000. Thus, since the present Government came into office they will have increased the salaries of teachers by over £132,000 a year; yet there are still some people who try to believe that the Massey Government is not the true political friend of the wage earner.

The Commissioner of Police states in his annual report that So men were taken on during the year, their nationalities, religions, and occupations being as follows: —Nationalities: Australia 4, England io, Ireland 9, New Zealand 45, Scotland xz. Religions: Baptist 4, Church of England 29, Euthern 1, Methodist 2, Presbyterians 29, Roman Catholics 15. Occupations: Asylum attendant 1, blacksmiths 3, boilermaker 1, butcher 1, carters 4, carpenter 1, clerks 2, enginedrivers 2, ex-con-stables 2i, ex-soldiers 2, farm labourers 8, ironworkers 2, labourers 22, machine agent 1, miners 5, railway surfaceman 2, ship assistant 1, upholsterer 1. A little cold is a dangerous thing. No saying what it may lead to. Don’t delay. Get “NAZOL”—that swift, sure remedy for coughs, colds influenza, and sore throat. Sixty doses cost 1/6. Dark nights require a lantern that gives a good light, get a Dietz from J. M. Kelly for 3s 6d.* 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

We have a fine assortment of styles in Warner’s Rust-proof Corsets, in order that we may accurately and comfortably fit every woman who comes to our counters for a corset. Foxton Drapers.