LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1277, 28 July 1914, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

At Napier last evening, Maurice Hume Black, a general larm hand at the Old People's Home, while riding a push bicycle, collided with a motor car and was killed. The Financial Statement will probably be made on Tuesday next, and the Railway Statement will contain Mr Hiley’s first report on the Dominion’s railways.

Harry Ellery, contractor, was burned to death in a whare at Elsthorpe, Waipawa, on Saturday night. He was last seen alive three hours before the fire was discovered. Gisborne School Committee has resigned as a protest against the Education Board’s refusal to grant it the rental received from the caretaker’s cottage. The body of the Rev. E. L. Woodhouse was found in the Molyneux River yesterday morning, some distance below the railway bridge. He is believed to have fallen into the river when crossing the bridge on June 19. A case of pitiable poverty and want came under the notice of a Christchurch paper the other day. In Milne Street, Spreydon, there lived a woman and her three children, whose ages range from two to six years. The woman and her children were neatly but poorly dressed, and it was evident that they were having a hard struggle to make ends meet. In the course of a conversation, the woman said that her husband was at present in the mental hospital at Porirua, and there was very little chance that he would be discharged. During the late strike, when her husband was out of work, she went out washing, and had kept herself, her husband and five children, the two eldest of whom were now in the charge ot her sister at Wellington. It was eleven weeks since her husband had been sent to Porirua, and ever since then she had been the sole support of herself and the three children. She earned 12s a week, and 7s went in rent, so that the family had practically been living on 5s a week for two months. Two days in the week the woman goes out washing and for the rest of the week she is unemployed. Asked how she managed with the children on the days she went out washing, the woman said : "Tbe baby I send to my sister’s, the boy of six goes to school and the boy of four I take with me. I wonder if I would be allowed to send him to school ?’’

It is quality that makes a bargain. This will be found in every pair of boots or shoes purchased at Rettek Bros. Ladies, 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.*

If you get a chill, with sore throat and tightness of the chest, don’t wait until you are laid up. but tackle it with “NAZOL,” which relieves more quickly and effectively than any other remedy. Price 1/6

We have a line 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 fur a corset. Foxton Drapers, Quick dispatch to-obstinate colds is a certainty with “NAZOL.” A few drops taken on lump sugar, a little rubbed on the chest, that simple treatment has made thousands well. Give it a trial. ,

Go Monday next, Messrs Mounsey and Co. will submit at public auction three sections at the corner of Jenks and Russell streets, together with a dwelling of tour rooms.

Cr Richards moved at Saturday’s special meeting of the Horowhenua County Council, that tenders be called for a road roller for the Whirokino riding. The cost of the roller will be about £IOOO. The first new potatoes reported this year have just been dug by Mr Jenkins, of College Street, Palmerston N. The tubers were planted in March, and the yield is a very good one considering the time of the year.

Mr F. Pirani, of Feilding, is making a satisfactory recovery from his recent accident. His leg was put in plaster of Paris yesterday, and he hopes to be about on crutches in about a week’s time.

Mr Wm. Treeweek, aged 69 years, died at Palmerston yesterday. Deceased was born in the Taranaki province in 1845. He settled in Palmerston about 25 years ago. Mr F. Treeweek, Inspector of Permanent Ways, Palmerston N., is a brother of deceased.

Av Wellington yesterday Frank Hayward, a fish and chips saloonkeeper, was fined £lO or one month for sly grog selling. John Williamson was sentenced to two months for selling liquor in the streets on Sunday, and W. McKay for a similar offence was fined £lO or one month.

At the British Medical Association meeting at Aberdeen, a proposal to establish a Medical Trade Union was keenly canvassed. At previous meetings advocates of this were heavily defeated, but lately they succeeded in gaining the adhesion of the majority of the council.

A meeting of No-Incense supporters was Held in the Good Templar Hall last night. The organiser, Mr Field, was in attendance and addressed those present. It was decided to hold a further meeting ot the Teague next Monday week, when committees will be set up. Personal investigations of the habits of persons who died of cancer during the last two years has been made by the medical health officer at Woolwich, who arrived at the conclusion that the excessive use of alcohol and smoking had some little effect in promoting cancer, but they chiefly exert their injurious influences locally. The demand for farm labour is not very great at present (says the Ashburton Guardian), but it is growing greater week by week as the time approaches for the spring ploughing. At this time of the year the demand for farm hands is generally more apparent, but this is probably accounted for by the fact that many farmers have taken up sheep breeding in preference to the more risky industry ot grain growing.

The precocity of some of our little ladies is not only amusing, but gives food for thought. “Good morning,” said a gentleman to a little miss of probably twelve or fourteen summers, the other day. The salutation was responded to with a decidedly affected and patronising, “ How do you do !” Is the modesty, courtesy and sweet naturalness of our girls declining, and if so what is responsible for it?

To those who had to leave the shop on Saturday evening without being served, F. Gabites, Cash Draper, desires to tender his humble apologies. There was such a rush to secure bargains that it was impossible to serve all before closing time, and consequently a number went away disappointed. To these a cordial invitation is extended to inspect bargains at present offering, a few of which'are advertised to-day.* At the inquest on George Celt, the dwarf, the father of deceased stated that some unknown man had given his son drink. Deceased, he stated, used to drink heavily, but as far as he (witness) knew, be bad never in his life paid for it. It had been forced upon him by others. His son’s age was 37. Medical evidence ‘showed that death was due to poisoning of an internal organ and bronchial pneumonia. The Coroner returned a verdict accordingly. Furniture slaughter sale now on. See advertisement. P. Wollerman.* ‘ 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.* For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, 1/6, 2/6. Perreau’s dare scones are a very popular dish for afternoon tea. Fresh daily.* For furniture we can give you a quote for cash that will open your eyes. An absolute saving of onethird the cost seems good doesn’t it ? An enquiry costs you nothing. Walker and Furrie.*

For Children’s Hacking Cough at night, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, l/6, 2/6. • 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, i/6. Farmers and flaxmill employees are recommended our new special waterproof boots. We guarantee them. R. T. Betty.* Perreau's up-to-date tea rooms popula ar olace for afternoon tea.*

Me W. Jupp is a visitor to Foxton.

Mr W, Gray, is paying a brief visit to Foxton en route to Rotorua, where he will undergo treatment for rheumatism.

There is an exodus of unregistered barmaids from Auckland to Sydney, consequent upon a recent breach of the Act concerning their employment. An elderly woman named Elizabeth Gibson attempted to commit suicide at New Plymouth yesterday. She is stated to have had a dispute with the owner of the house she was occupying as to her tenancy, and apparently fearing that she would be turned out inflicted injuries with a knife to her arm and throat. She was removed to the hospital, where it was found that her injuries were not serious-

A peculiar sequence of reasons was given by a witness in the Supreme Court at Christchurch In explaining his valustion of some land. ‘'You think you should ask whatever anyone is fool enough to give for the land ? ” Mr Beswick asked. “Well, yes,” replied witness, who had stated he had sold certain land for £l5O an acre, for which he had given £BO. “And you think it is quite right demanding £3OO from the Government for it?” was Mr Beswick's next question. “Certainly,” replied witness with a smile, “considering the iniquities we have to put up with from the railway people.” A return tabled by the Premier, on the motion of the Deader of the Opposition, shows the amount of the totalisator tax received by the State since 1909, each year ending on March 31st. The figures are as follow: 1909-10, ,£29,855 3s 4d (the increased rate came into force on March Ist, 1910) ; 1910n. £54.714 15s id; 1911-12, £75,294 14s 5d ; 1912-13, £88,629 2s 6d ; 1913-14, £100,131 18s rod. As the State takes only 2j£ per cent, of the amount invested on the machine, the legal betting on the racecourses last financial year must have reached the huge total of nearly millions.

In connection with the Foxton wharf controversy, Mr Buick, M.P., believes the Foxton Harbour Board has made a mistake in accepting the offer to settle the matter by arbitration, as it thus admits the right of the Railway Department to the wharf, whereas, Mr Buick contends, the Railway Department has no right to it. Mr Buick points out that the function of the Railway Department, amongst other duties,, is tp convey goods to and from the nearest port; and Foxton being the port of this district that harbour is the birthright of the inhabitants of the Manawatu district and, therefore, the people have a right to control the wharf.—Standard.

Mr R. Edwards, of Palmerston, was a visitor to Foxton yesterday. Mr Edwards, like the present Mayor of Palmerston, is an old Foxton boy, and at one time occupied the civic chair in Palmerston. In conversation with us, Mr Edwards regretted that Foxton had rejected the water and drainage proposals, tie admitted the Shannon scheme is the best, but the cost would fall heavily on such a small population. “Ratepayers do not mind,” said Mr Edwards, “paying for water and drainage, but they have a decided objection to an increase in the general rates.” Mr Edwards said he could submit a cheap scheme to the Council which would meet present requirements. He was of opinion that the Council could not defer this matter for any length of time.

A little cold is a dangerous thing. No saving 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.

Can you beat this ? Glass washboards only 2/- each. Splendid value. T. Rimmer

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

REMOVED RHEUMATIC PAINS. “I have great faith in Chamberlain’s Pain Balm,” says Mr S. E. Hancock, J. P., Kapunda. S.A. “For years I suffered with rheumatism in my arms and shoulders, brought on by a chill. Now an application of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm gives me instant relief and* soon removes it. I recommend Chamberlain’s Pain Balm to all sufferers from rheumatism.” For sale everywhere.— Advt.

T. M. Kelly is offering a special blend of 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*

We like the R. and G. brand of hats and caps very much, they are so comfortable, light in weight, per* feet in style and very durable. Ask your local clothier for the R. and G brand evervtime.*

On page 3 Walker and Furrie tell of some reasons why they get the trade of the most discriminating people.*

For a ton of cement to a pound of salt. Thomas Rimmer.*

SUFFERED FOR ELEVEN YEARS. “I suffered continuously for eleven years with dizziness, sick headaches and lack of energy,” writes MrWm. Johnson, 30 Oliphant Street, Ponsonby, Auckland, N.Z, "‘I was recommended to try Chamberlain’s Tablets, and after taking one box t felt so wonderfully improved that I took a course of them, with the result that they made a new man ot me. Now I am always fresh, vigorous and healthy, all of which is entirely due to Chamberlain’s Tablets.” For sale everywhere.—* Advt,

The All Black Rugby Team, defeated Queensland at Brisbane on Saturday, by 26 points to 5. The Taranaki Education Board objects to being merged into the Wanganui district as is proposed in the Education Bill. ■ The Leeds Stipendiary Magistrate made an order separating a young couple whose only trouble was that the wife had taken sixpence out of her husband's pocket.

The Putiki and Waverley for Westport, and Queen of the South for Wellington', sailed on Sunday morning. The Queen of the South arrived to-day from Wellington with a general cargo. Last year 13,123,879 passengers were carried on the railways, two persons were killed and six injured. During the past ten years j 1 persons have been killed and 144 injured and during that period 110,392,870 passengers were carried.

The active membership of the local borough band is at present larger than it has-been for some time, but there are still a few instruments available, and the secretary will be pleased to receive the names of any players or learners desirous of joining the band.

The Geraldine School has been closed for a fortnight, two fatal cases of spinal meningitis have occurred in the, town, and two mild cases are under treatment. The deaths occurred within fortyeight hours of the children being stricken.

A slight disturbance was caused in a Wellington picture theatre last evening by the apprehension by the police of a young, welldressed woman, who, in a state of pronounced drunkenness, had a baby in her arms. Both were made comfortable for the night at the Lambton Quay police station, says the Dominion.

No agreement was arrived at by the conference of representatives of the flaxmillers and employees, held at Palmerston North last week under the presidency of Mr P. Hally, Conciliation Commissioner, to consider the demands made by the Union and the matter will now be referred to the Arbitration Court for settlement. A well-known Widues Catholic priest was visiting a friend in London. Arriving late in the evening a gentleman ushered him into the library and he then became engrossed in the books. Suddenly the police appeared, arrested the priest and took him to the nearest station, where he was charged with burglary. Alter four hours he was released with apologies. The house had been previously burgled, and the police seeing the priest enter concluded that he was the burglar. As a matter of fact the man who ushered him into the library was the burglar, who escaped. “ She was smoking a cigarette in a most bold manner after she came into the watchhouse,” said Sub-Inspector Johnstone to Mr F. V. Fraser, S.M., at Auckland on Friday, when a woman of 23 years named May White appeared on a charge of being in possession o f firearms while drunk. The subinspector stated that when the girl was arrested she was flourishing a revolver, though she was plainly suffering from the effects of drink. She had said she had a grievance against a certain man, and that was why she had the revolver. The accused agreed to go to Sydney as soon as possible and also to leave the revolver in the possession of the police. On those conditions she was convicted and discharged.

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.*

“NAZOL” is a wonderful reliever for colds, and no mistake! Easy to take, swift in action, efficacious and economical —no wonder the demand for Nazol increases every week. 60 doses for 1/6.