LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1287, 22 August 1914, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr W. H. Ferres, chief hemp grader, is at present in Foxton. The services at All Saints' Church to-morrow will be Holy Communion n a.m. Rev. Mr Palmer, 7 p.m. Mr Alf. Fraser. The attendance shield at the local State school was won this week by Upper Primer 11,, with an average attendance of 98.4 per cent. Robert Hislop, an Auckland Territorial who fell through the Parnell railway bridge on Thursday night, fracturing both thighs, died in the hospital. On our fourth page to-day will be found the following interesting reading matter : “Is Russia Ready ?” “Germany in the Pacific,” “Composition of a British Expeditionary Force,” “Sir John French,” and “News and Notes.” At Feilding on Wednesday, a milk vendor was fined and costs 10s 6d for selling milk under standard and adulterated with water. The prosecutor was Mr M. O’Brien, of the Health Department. The total amount contributed locally in cash to the Lady Liverpool Fund, which is now closed, amounted to The two funds now open and to which contributions are invited are the Empire Defence Fund and Helping Hand Fund.

Military writers agree that there are eight and a half millions of men under arms In Europe and 340,000 seamen. The Balkan war mobilisation cost 10s a man daily, which means daily, but this is short of the mark, because it does uot take into account the maintenance of the armies and the fleets. At Levin S.M. Court on Thursday, Henrietta Coombe charged James Henry Coombe with having failed to comply with a maintenance order. The Magistrate sentenced Coombes to six months’ imprisonment with hard labour, the warrant to be suspended if the arrears are paid off at the rate of xos per week, the instalments to be paid within ten days after each becomes due.

At the eud of June last the Rev. Mr Raine’s residence in Wellington was burgled and a quantity of jewellery, to the value of £so stolen. Subsequently a young man named James Gillham was arrested in connection with the bulglary and brought before the Court and remanded till the 26th inst. The Rev, Mr Raine is Poston’s new vicar. There was a good attendance at the meeting held in the Catholic schoolroom last night, for the purpose of arranging a suitable send-off to the Rev. Father Dore, who accompanies the Expeditionary Force as one of the chaplains. It was decided to make a small presentation at a social evening to be held in the Catholic schoolroom on Tuesday evening next. A hearty invitation is extended to all to be present at the function. Australian files to hand state that 2000 Australian troops sailed on August 7th—rtwo days after war broke out between Britain and Germany—for Thursday Island, in Torres Strait. It is distant 30 miles north of Queensland’s most northern point, Cape York, 1430 miles from Brisbane. It is a naval coaling station. Well garrisoned fortifications guard Thursday Island, and command the Straits, through which all ships must pass that approach Australia by this route. The quarterly meeting of the local Druids Dodge was held last night, when one new member was initiated. It was stated that two members of the lodge—-Bros. Prosser and Mansell—had joined the Expeditionary Force, and a motion wishing them a safe return to New Zealand was passed. At the conclusion of the business a competition, in the form of a “question box” was held for a trophy presented by Bro. McColl. The awarding of same was by popular vote, and it was won by Bro. Fuller.

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. Better Bros, sell boots which they guarantee will keep the wet out. An inspection is invited. Prices to suit all pockets.* 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.* We are showing a splendid line of ladies “Equity” shoes, guaranteed quality, latest style. Betty’s Boot Emporium.* Can you beat this ? Glass washboards only 2/- each. Splendid value. T. Kirnmer.

The friends of Constable Woods will regret to learn that he is at present confined to his bed, and it is probable that he will have to undergo an operation. There is an epidemic of measles in Wellinton, and the attendance at some of the schools has been affected. Over too children are absent from one school. The local school girls hockey team left by this morning's train for Palmerston North where they will play a match this afternoon with a school team from Feilding. From enquiries made it appears that shipments of dairy produce to England will not be seriously interfered with, and high prices are expected to prevail. On Monday next General Sir Alex. Godley will inspect the troops in camp. Mayors, members of Parliament, newspaper editors, and officers commanding regiments and their staffs have been invited to attend the inspection. The censorship announces that the restriction on the publication of movements of shipping between Australia and New Zealand has now been removed. This does not apply to other ocean shipping. The Queen of the South and the Kennedy, both empty, sailed lor Wellington last night. The former is due back to-morrow with a cargo of general, and the Wootton with a general cargo from Lyttelton is expected on Tuesday. During Constable Woods’ indisposition the local station will be in charge of Constable Flnlayson, of Palmerston North. Constable Finlayson arrived in Foxton yesterday, and has taken up his duties.

The donation of made by the local branch of Messrs Levin and Co., Ltd., to the Empire Defence Fund is portion of the firm’s donation of ,£750. Of this amount ,£250 is being paid in Wellington and j£ioo each by the Foxton, Wanganui, Mastenon, Blenheim and Nelson branches.

The Supreme Court action brought by Robert McNab against the Dominion newspaper claiming £IOOO damages for alleged libel — the basis of the claim was a letter which appeared in the journal mentioned, concerning the book, “Historical Records of New Zealand,” written by plaintiff—has been settled out of Court.

The services in the Presbyterian Church to-morrow will be conducted both morning and evening by the minister, Rev. J. M. Thomson, M.A. The children’s portion from “ Pilgrim’s Progress ” will be given as usual in the morning. In the evening Mr Thomson’s subject will be “ Christ, the Captain of Our Salvation.”

A commission of inquiry is to be set up by the Government so that a war measure, entitled the Regulation of Trade and Commerce Act, may be put into operation without delay when required. It is the intention of the Government to appoint to the commission representatives of different interests including harbour interests. A schedule ot standard prices, namely, those prevailing on August 1, has been prepared, and the Governor-in-Council is given power by the Act to declare them the maximum prices, or to allow a definite percentage in addition. Harry Lauder, the celebrated Scots comedian, who arrived in Wellington on Wednesday evening, and who left en route for Dunedin, was accompanied by Mrs Lauder, After a tour in the South Island, Mr Lauder will return to Wellington. His son, who is a member of the Argyll and Sutherland HighlandersTerritprials, has returned from Australia to England to join his regiment. After his New Zealand tour Harry Lauder will return to the United States for his seventh visit to that country. His tour in Australia was an unqualified success.

. The anniversary services in connection with the Methodist Church will be conducted on Sunday both morning and evening by the Rev. G. Maslin. Given a fine day, the congregations on that occasion should be large. On the following Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock in the Masonic Hall the anniversary social will be held. A committee tor some time past has been energetically engaged in arranging the programme and as the result something very good may be expected. Outside talent will not be lacking and altogether the entertainment which is to consist of vocal and instrumental items, competition and refreshments, promises to be most successful. See advertisement. Farmers and flaxmill employees are recommended our new special waterproof boots. We guarantee them. R. T. Betty.*