LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1293, 5 September 1914, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The present war would not have taken place if the Kaiser had remembered a piece of sage advice given him by Bismarck, The advice was : “Never quarrel with Russia and France at the same time.’'

Four charges of selling shortweight bread was preferred against Thomas Strange, a baker at Parnell, in the Auckland Police Court. As defendant had been previously convicted on a similar charge the magistrate imposed a fine of £3 a nd costs £2 ns.

The least observed Biblical injunction in the world is “Love your enemy,” says the Auckland Observer, because it is humanly impossible while he is trying to poke your light out with a bayonet or endeavouring to perform the same office with a bullet. It is, however, significant that soldiers in the field, having tried to kill each other, do frequently fraternise in hospital or during an armistice. The following are the results, as far as local candidates are concerned, of the practical examinations of the Palmerston centre of the Trinity College of Music (Loudon), completed on Thursday: Preparatory Division (piano) : Rene Barber (Mr Berthold) 64, Florence Mitchell (Mr Berthold) 62, Junior Division (piano) : Myrtle Pearson (Convent) 69, Olive Nye (Convent) 67. Intermediate Division (piano): —Gladys Walls (Convent) honours 80, Kathleen Barber (Mr Berthold) 60.

Sir Ernest Rutherford, Professor of Physics at the University of Manchester, and one of New Zealand’s most famous sons, replying to a civic welcome in Auckland, stated that he did not feel as though he should be regarded as a visitor, as be had speut the first 23 years of his life in New Zealand. Practically everything he had done has been possible only as a result of the early training he received in the Dominion. It gave him the greatest of pleasure to be able to visit the Dominion again, as he was a New Zealander first and a Britisher afterwards, (Applause). The English members of the party, Sir Ernest remarked, had been greatly impressed by the loyalty of the Australians, but be ventured to say that there was one country in which the loyalty of the people and the desire to assist the Motherland was even greater, and that country was New Zealand. (Loud applause). Wanted —The people of box ton 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 £a 10s,* Farmers and flaxmill employees ar>e recommended our new special waterproof boots. We guarantee them. R. T. Betty.*

Roumauia has sternly warned Turkey against adopting a policy of adventure, and promised to endeavour to arrange terms between Turkey and Greece. At the Magistrate’s Court, Levin, on Thursday, before Mr J. W. Poynton, R. V. Brown pleaded guilty to selling adulterated milk, and was convicted and fined with costs £1 xqs 6d.

The Rev Joshua Jones (Anglican) who had been stationed in various parts of New Zealand, including Feilding and Kivvitea, and latterly at Lower Hutt, died at Marton on Monday.

The services in connection with the Methodist Church will be conducted to-morrow both morning and evening by the Rev W. G. Maslin. A service will also be conducted at Oroua Downs School at 7 p.m. by Mr Hamilton. The New Zealand contingent upon their arrival at Noumea, en route to Samoa, had a tremendous welcome. The French women showered presents upon them. No leave ashore was granted to the contingent. Intending exhibitors at the forthcoming Bulb Show are reminded that entries close with the Secretary on Monday at 10 p.m. Late entries will be received up to 9 a.m. of the following day, on payment of late entry fee. The local Tennis Club spent on tennis balls last season. This item from the balance-sheet, when read out at the meeting, fairly staggered the president—who is a careful man. The club decided that in future every member must provide his own tenuis balls.

The following telegram has been received from Captain Halsey : “London, Sept. 2. —All on board the New Zealand congratulate the Dominion on their action in Samoa. Please inform the women of New Zealand that their ensign flew on board during the action off Heligoland.” The Premier speaking of the war in the House said he was of opinion that it would last at least twelve months and would in all probability go over the next European summer. If nothing came in the way, it was proposed to proceed with the elections this year.

The Horowhenua Trotting Club’s first annual meeting will be held at Levin on Wednesday next. Excellent acceptances have been received and a good day’s sport should result. The horses taking part are a good class and given fine weather the attendance of the public will no doubt be very large. At Invercargill Supreme Court, Henry Hubber, aged 25, was found guilty of assaulting Daniel Cody, causing actual bodily harm. Cody was paying attention to Rubber’s sister, and at night visited the latter’s farm, and Hubber fired a pea rifle, the bullet passing through Cody’s baud. Accused was fined £so. Sir Cecil Spring-Rice, British Ambassador, discussed with President Wilson the question of American neutrality. While not disputing the right of the United States to purchase ships from belligerents, be expressed the opinion that Britain would consider such action with grave displeasure.

An incident illustrative of the strictness of the censorship in Europe is reported from Paris. A woman received a letter from her husband who was serving at the front, but when she opened the envelope, she found it empty. Inside the flap, however, was written this message: ‘‘Madame, your husband is quite well, but he is too communicative.” Three of the monarchs in this phenomenal feud are blood relatives. and thousands of the soldiers who meet each other will be related. When you were a boy you punched your brother’s head. If he was able he punched yours, too. You didn’t really hate him after it was all over, did you ? The difference between that conflict of yours and the larger kind that is taking place in the distance is that the latter is for a knockout. —Observer. At the annual Tennis Club meeting on Thursday night, the subscription dodger came in for a rounding-up. It was stated that several members were cool enough to play throughout the season and use balls provided at the Club's expense, but had not paid their guinea. Just fancy, a season’s sport, free afternoon tea once a week, tree balls, and then dodging their subs. We didn’t think Foxton possessed such skinflints. In future the Club intends to post the names of defaulters, and if this does not penetrate their hides the committee will take more drastic steps to deal with them.

Furniture slaughter sale now on. See advertisement. P. Wollerman.* A well assorted supply of English and colonial confectionery at Perreau’s.* The famous Roslvn Writing Pads obtainable from all stationers and storekeepers at 6d and is each.* 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,* Loud rolls the drum, with a rura-tum-tum, The bugles blare, but our boy’s not there; He is home in bed, With an aching head ; He did not parade, . (By the ‘flu’ delayed)— Big musters assure, With Woods’ Peppermint Cure. 3

A, man who appeared at the Waverley Court last week was fined £25 lor failing to dip bis sheep, and for making a false return concerning his sheep. An officer of the Electoral Department arrived in Palmerston on Thursday, and is busy compiling a roll, so that the members of the Expeditionary Force can record their votes before going away. The Rev. W. Raine, successor to the Rev. G. Y. Woodward, who arrived in Foxton last week, will be instituted as vicar of the parish by Bishop Sprott on Tuesday, the 15th instant. The Queen of the South and the Awahou both from Wellington, the former with a general cargo and the Awahou with kerosene, oil etc., are due to-morrow, and the Waverley, coal laden from Greymouth, is expected on Wednesday.

The Expeditionary Force Voting Bill, which enables members of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force to record their votes on both the political and licensing issue, has passed both Houses. The voting at all military camps is being taken to-day. The Daily Chronicle states that several German naval prisoners from Heligoland, confined in the barracks at Edinburgh, led by Admiral von Tripitz’s son, made a desperate attempt to rush the Territorial guards. All the prisoners were secured and taken to Edinburgh Castle, which is strongly guarded. At the local police court yesterday morning the case, Easton v. Martin, a charge of assault and doing grevious bodily harm, was, on the application of defendant’s solicitor, adjourned until Monday, the 14th instant, at Palmerston North. Bail was fixed as formerly, Messrs Hornblow and Kent-Johnston were the presiding justices. The manager of “The Royal” is evidently sparing no expense to secure the best pictures obtainable. He announces that he has secured the two greatest pictures in the world, “Last Days of Pompeii,” which is to be shown next Wednesday, and “Judith of Bethulia,” which was shown in Wellington to overflow houses, and will be shown here on September 21st. The Rev George H. McNewe, the pioneer of the Canton Villages Mission, is to visit Foxton on Sunday and will conduct the evening service at the local Presbyterian Church. Mr McNewe has had over 13 years’ experience in China and speaks with acknowledged authority on the work and situation there. Great interest is being shown in the visit and a large congregation is anticipated. Retiring collections will be received both morning and evening on behalf of Foreign Missions. The minister, Rev J. M. Thomson M.A. will conduct the morning service, when the communion of the Lord’s Supper will be dispensed. The Mercantile Gazette (Wellington) has received a letter from a well-known business man who makes an annual visit to each part of the country. He has lately been travelling through the West Coast of the North Island, and he writes as follows : “As the leading commercial paper in the Dominion, you will, I think, be interested to hear that on this trip I have found business improving. On the first news ot the outbreak of war, there was some inclination on the part of customers to curtail their requirements, but that feeling has now disappeared and everyone seems to have settled down to the opinion that, war or no war, business must be proceeded with, and during the last fortnight my returns compare quite favourably with those at the same period last year.” Our bacon is from selected country-fed pigs and is specially cured for our trade. Walker and Fume.* For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, 1/6, 2 16. We have in stock a line of preserved gooseberries. Delicious I Only 1/6 per jar. Thos. Rimmer.