LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1281, 6 August 1914, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

No startling war news, apart from what appears elsewhere in this issue, has come through the cables up to 3 p.m. to-day. Anything important after this time will be posted outside the Herald office.

At the present time it is impossible to sell hemp on account of the war in Europe and a number of millers in the district, in consequence, intend closing their mills at the end of the week. In the Royal Hall to-morrow night an address, under the auspices of the Social Democratic Party, will be delivered by Mr James Thorn. To-morrow night, in the Coronation Hall, the local Borough Band will hold the second of their series of socials. The first part of the evening will be devoted to progressive euchre and afterwards dancing will be indulged in. All arrangements are complete and the affair promises to be a very enjoyable social function. The prices of admission are ; gentlemen is 6d, ladies is.

Owing to the outbreak ot war, certain wholesale houses in Wellington have notified their clients in the country that business relations will have to be more stringent, that there must necessarily be a shortening up of accounts. This may mean the introduction of the cash system among retailers and their customers. The time has come when all classes of society will be adversely affected by the outbreak of war in which Britain is involved. There must be a curtailment of expenses in many houses, less-pleasure-seeking, and a resolve to live as simple a life as possible,

It is interesting to note that the population oi Germany is increasing by from 500,000 to 600,000 per annum, while in France there has been a decided falling off. In the year 19 11 France touched the record in her lowest birth-rate, and last year there were 5,112 fewer babies born in the republic than there were in 1912, and the rate was then low.

In the case of Catherine Lena Broad v. Rex, arising out of the railway crossing accident at Marton, the Appeal Court at Wellington was unanimously of opinion that the verdict of the jury should be upheld. Judgment was entered in the court below ior supplicant for the amount found by the jury with costs according to scale.

There are at present between 250 and 300 Germans in Wellington (says the Post), and the natural question arises as to what their position will be now that Fatherland is engaged in open bos tilities with France, Russia and England. Enquiries made at the German Consulate showed that there had been one or two callers who were anxious to find out whether their services would be required. It is many years since several of the German members of the community left their native heath, however, and some of them have become naturalised British subjects. There . appears to be little prospect that those who are desirous of getting home at the present juncture, either put of anxiety as to the welfare of their families or relatives or for patriotic purposes, will have an opportunity of carrying out their object, for by the time that must necessarily elapse before they can cover the long sea voyage, shipping at the other end will in all probability be practically paralysed. .One firm of importers, which deals in German goods, has received a cablegram to the effect that Its orders cannot be fulfilled, as it is impossible to get exports away. 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, iu sizes from baby’s to grandfather’s. Avoid colds by keeping your feet dry! Retter Bros, sell boots which they guar-antee-will keep the wet out. An inspection is invited. Prices to suit all pockets.* Maudie pouted much at Bertie, To his great surprise; . P’raps she’d heard of him and Gertie, Swapping gladsome eyes; But the thing that did upset her, Made her glum and dour; Was that Bert had dared forget her, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. 4 For the shootingseason, try us for English guns, game bags, cleaning rods, and cartridges. Riramer’s.

The annual congregational meeting of the local Presbyterian Church takes place to-night. The friends of Mr T. H, Gingell will regret to learn that he is at present very seriously indisposed with an attack of pneumonia. The New Zealand Rugby footballers defeated the Metropolitan fifteen at Sydney yesterday, by n points to 6. Hugo Ostermann, said to be the heaviest man in the world, died at Munich at the age of 38 years. He weighed more than 34 stone. The Ranfurly Shield football match Horowhenua (challengers) v. Taranaki, was played at Hawera yesterday, and resulted in a win for Taranaki by 14 points to 3. The Otaki Mail says that Mr Robert Cobb, ot Otaki, has definitely decided to contest the Otaki seat in the Reform interest. The Mall adds that his candidature is not taken seriously. The list ot winning owners for the past season’s racing in New Zealand was headed by Mr G. D. Greenwood, with £8250, and “Mr Highden” was second, with £6,054.

A foolish effect of the war scare is already being felt in the Wairarapa. Negotiations for the purchase of one or two large estates in the district which had been practically completed have been abruptly abandoned. .The hockey match between Manawatu and the English , ladies team, played at Palmerston yesterday, attracted 3000 spectators. The match was a particularly interesting one, the home team putting up a real good fight. The final scores were : England 3 Manawatu 0.

The Queen of the South arrived this morning from Wellington with a general cargo, and will sail, weather permitting, to-night for Wellington. The Waverley is due to-morrow with coal from Puponga, and the Kennedy on Saturday from Terakohe, with cement.

William James Sidis. who received the degree of B.A. from Harvard University last month, will be the youngest student ever graduated. He is only 16 years old. He completed his studies last year, but it was decided that he was too young to receive a degree. His father, Mr Boris Sidis, is a noted psychologist in U.S.A. Our bacon is from selected country-fed pigs and is specially cured for our trade. Walker and Furrie.* Gentlemen! .Next time you require a “best hat,” buy the “R. & G.” make —it will style and comfort give you. Apply local drapers.* On page 3 Walker and Furrie tell of some reasons why they get the trade of the most discriminating people.*

T, M. Kelly is offering a special blend of loose tea K brand at l/2 lb. get a trial lb. you can’t do better.* Can you beat this ? Glass washboards only 2/- each. Splendid value. T. Riramer

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