LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1292, 3 September 1914, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

There was a very sharp frost this morning. A kiss and a promise of lifelong fidelity on the man’s part were held by the judge of the New York Supreme Court to constitute a legal marriage ceremony. Furniture slaughter sale now on. See advertisement. P. Wollerman.* Farmers and flaxmill employees are recommended our new special waterproof boots. We guarantee them. R. T. Bettv.* For Children’s Hacking Cough at night, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, 1/6, 2/6.

The benefit concert, in aid of the Helping Hand Fund, held in the Town Hall last night, was well patronised, and as a result £l4 has been added to the fund. The Department of Agriculture has informed the Manawatu County Council that spiderwort was spreading and was declared a noxious weed. At Tuesday’s meeting of the Manawatu County Council Mr A. H. Wilson, of Marotiri, wrote asking that the work along his road be expedited. —Overseer to report. The weathdr of late has been favourable to growers of bulbs, and as a result there should be a good display of these magnificent blooms at Tuesday’s Show. Entries close with the secretary on Monday night next. The coal miners at Brunner have given a day’s pay to the Patriotic Fund, and have signified their intention of working on Sunday and on Saturday, if necessary, to provide coal for the Empire’s need. At last night’s benefit entertainment the Town Clerk made an appeal to the audience to patronise the municipal pictures on patriotic grounds. He mentioned that it had been necessary to curtail expenses, but while the Council could obtain films the pictures would be shown.

Mr Edward Newman, M.P. for Rangitikei, returned to New Zealand by the Niagara and has lost no time in taking up his Parliamentary duties. Mr Newman’s many friends in this district will be pleased to know that his health has improved. The tea-rooms in conjunction with the forthcoming Bulb Show, to be held in the Town Hall next Tuesday, will be in charge of Mrs Henderson, which is a guarantee that the public will be well catered for. The secretary asks lady members ofthe Society to assist the tea-room department by contributing refreshments. At Levin last night Mr Tom Brown was installed as W.M. of Lodge Horowhenua. R.W. Bro. J. A. Nash officiated as Installing Master and Wor. Bro. Hornblow as Director of Ceremonies. The lodges of the district were represented and subsequently entertained at a banquet, when the usual and patriotic toasts and speeches were made.

It is stated in a Hawke’s Bay paper that a Maori bought a motor car. and on its arrival inspected his purchase. He noticed a German name on the machine, and forthwith be declined to complete the bargain, and went over to an opposition shop, where he bought a much more expensive car, the antecedents of which were not so questionable. Nothing German for him ! One of our local volunteers for the front, Mr Frank Robinson, sou of Mr and Mrs F. Robinson, of Lady’s Mile, has been rendered horse de combat, and it is questionable whether he will be able to accompany his comrades to the front. It appears that he was kicked on the knee by a horse, and taken to the hospital for treatment. The injury has turned out to be more serious than was at first anticipated, and he was invalided home to-day. Says a Christchurch contemporary :—“A common sight at the Addington expeditionary , camp during the last day or two is a well-known anti-militarist, who used to speak in the King’s Theatre and at street corner meetings against the citizen army, and who, on sundry occasions, went to gaol and to Ripa Island for failure to pay the fines inflicted on him for not registering. Now he is said to be making appeals to be included in the expeditionary force, but the authorities will nut accept him.” Up till the end of last week the German Navy had suffered the loss of the battle cruiser Goeben and the light cruiser Breslau (detained in the Dardanelles), three other light cruisers (including the Magdeburg, wrecked in the Gulf of Finland), the armoured cruisers Gneisenau and Sscharnhorst (reported taken into Hongkong badly crippled), several torpedo boat destroyers, the submarine U9O, and the armed liners Konigin Luise and Kaiser Wilhelm derGrosse. These ships lost, without any very heavy fighting, make a somewhat formidable total. Have you tried Preserving Soap ? Makes your clothes snow-white, and preserves the material. Agent, T. Rimmer, 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.* It is quality that makes a bargain. This will be found in every pair of boots or shoes purchased at Retter 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.* Wanted—The people of Foxton and the surrounding districts to know that A. de Luen, tailor, of Palmerston North, will call on anyone with samples upon the receipt of a postcard. Costumes from £4 4s. Suits from f A 10s.* Haviig 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.* For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, 1/6, 2/6.

The Premier has informed Parliament that be will announce at an early date when the general elections will be held. In the alimony case Mrs Norton versus her husband, John Norton, newspaper proprietor, the Divorce Court at Sydney has granted the applicant alimony of anually. The petition set out Norton’s net annual income at and his personal estate is valued at .£150,000, It is reported that the Kaiser ordered the troops to take Paris or die. The German press confidently asserted that the official prediction that the Germans would be in Paris by September 2nd would be fulfilled. Well, they are not there yet. Even if the German troops should invest Paris, is it worth the sacrifice ? The humiliation of France can only be brought about by the downfall of the German Empire. The treasurer’s report, presented at Tuesday’s meeting of the Manawatu County Council, was as follows :—General account, dr., £4608 18s 4d; loan account, cr., £205 2s 8d ; total, £4403 *S S Bd. Riding accounts. —Amounts available for expenditure to March 31, 1915: —Sandon, £227 5s rod; Mt. Stewart, £202 2s 2d ; Waitohi, £3Ol 17s 4d; Rongotea, £299 4s 7d ; Carnarvon, £146 3s 2d, Kawa Kawa, £498 19s 3d ; Awahou, £66 i9s 3d. The following are the names of some of the local members of the expeditionary force about to embark at Wellington : W. F. Powell, R. Robinson, H. C. Prosser, G. V. Dunn, all members of the Sixth Manawatu Mounted Rifles, G. Eyon (D. Battery), F. Kent-Johnston signalling division engineer corp. A son of Mr Percy Daniells is an officer in the artillery and Mr Hornblow’s two nephews are connected respectively with the engineer’s corps and artillery division. There was a large attendance at the picture entertainment in the Coronation Hall last night, and as a result of same the local distress fund will benefit to the extent of £l4. As usual the proceedings were opened by the singing of the National Anthem, the whole audience taking part. The programme of pictures submitted met with general approval and included a very interesting film, showing the Italian Navy. This was the best picture of its class that has been screened locally. During the evening patriotic songs were contributed by Messrs H. Osborne and A. Jenks, the former singing “Sons of New Zealand ” and Mr Jenks gave “ The Eads in Navy Blue.”

As an indication of the wave of patriotism which has swept over the country, an illustration comes from the Benevolent Society’s Royal Hospital for Women, Paddington, Sydney. Upon hearing of the necessity tor soldiers’ comforts, the patients in the wards, forgetful of themselves, insisted upon purchasing from their own small means necessary materials, and were engaged in bed for some days making socks, shirts, etc., for the Expeditionary Force. Each of these women have a newborn baby beside her, or else has undergone a severe surgical operation, but their action is an undeniable witness to the power of the nation’s call. Contrast this self-sacrifice with the miserly spirit of the well-to-do money grubbers in this laud who have not yet contributed a penny piece to any of the numerous funds. The Queen of the South, with general from Wellington, arrived off the bar yesterday morning, but was unable to enter through there being insufficient water. She crossed on the evening tide, arriving at the wharf at half-past nine. She will leave again tonight for Wellington with hemp. The Awahou, with oil, kerosene, etc., from Wellington, and the Queen of the South from the same port with general, are expected on Saturday, and it Is probable that the Wootton, with produce, from Lyttelton, will also arrive that day. The Queen of the South will sail for Wellington on Sunday with hemp, and the Awahou, also hemp laden, will leave for Wellington on Monday. The Waverley is due on Monday from Greymouth with coal.

The annual meeting of the local branch of the C.E.M.S. wasflleld in All Saints’ Sunday school-room on Tuesday evening last, when there was a xair attendance of members, the vicar, Rev.. Raiue, being in the chair The balancesheet of the past year was read and adopted. Mr S. Hollington was re-elected secretary, and the following committee appointed Messrs Boyes, Kellow, Wilkinson, Crowe and Kent-Johnston, wfth the addition of the vicar and secretary. A list for those attending for duty ou early Communion mornings was drawn up, as well as a syllabus of papers to be read during the ensuing year. It was resolved to hold Corporate Communions once a quarter, on the first Sunday in the month. Other routine business was disposed of « Yeast Cakes i Yeast Cakes, for making bread, rolls, buckwheat cake, and hop beer, Agent, Thos, Rimmer. 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 evervtime.* Cost of living reduced to normal. Foster Clark’s English Soups, 3 packets for I /-. Thos, Rimmer. Dark nights require a lantern that gives a good light, get a Dietz from J. M. Kelly for 3s 6d.* Perreau’s date scones are a very popular dish for afternoon tea. Fresh) daily.*

At the local police court tomorrow morning the case of alleged assault, F. S. Easton v. N. Martin, will be heard. The German cruiser Nurnberg has arrived at Honolulu. She may receive a little attention by the British naval ships in the Pacific. A local business man informed us this morning, that despite the alleged depression his turnover for the month ended August aoth was equal to his best Christmas business. Members and intending members of the Foxton Lawn Tennis Club are reminded that the annual meeting of the club will be held in Mr Walls’ rooms to-night at 7.30 o’clock. All members are earnestly requested to be present, and intending members are cordially invited. One of the spectators at yesterday’s hockey match, a member of the Wharangi ladies team, received a very nasty blow in the face with the ball just prior to the commencement of the match. The players were practising and the rising ball struck the young lady with great force, inflicting a nasty wound and dazing her for a little time.

A case possessing some extraordinary features has occupied the attention of the Supreme Court at Wanganui recently. Mrs Frances Mulliner, a married woman, of Wellington, sued Joseph Ivess for damages for alleged indecent assault. Ivess, who was a well-known public man and a journalist in New Zealand, is owner of the King’s Court Accommodation House at Ohakune. Mrs Mulliner went to the hotel with the object of becoming manageress, and while in the house she alleged that Ivess drugged her and then committed the offence. After four hours’ retirement the jury announced that they could not agree. Gentlemen! Next time you require a “best hat,” buy the “R. & G.” make —it will style and comfort give you. Apply local drapers.*