The Manawatu Herald. Tuesday, September 8, 1914. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1294, 8 September 1914, Page 2

The Manawatu Herald. Tuesday, September 8, 1914. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

At the Invercargill Supreme Court Alice Jane Ur win claimed £2500 damages from her cousin, CuthLert Urwin, of Melbourne, for breach of promise. Defendant admitted the breach, and paid into court as damages and costs, giving as his reason for breaking the engagement an allegation that he bad been keeping company with another. The jury awarded plaintiff The London Times in a leader on the new Pope says : “He belongs to the Rampolla school. His election to the See of Bologna in 1907 was regarded as shelving a diplomatist whose views no longer harmonised with those of the Vatican. He is still credited with strong French sympathies, and the desire to facilitate the conciliation of France may be influenced by the Conclave’s choice. It is unlikely that be will sanction any marked change in the Vatican’s recent attitude towards Modernism.” 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.* Gentlemen! IN ext time you require a “best hat,” buy the “R. & G.” make —it will style and comfort give you. Apply local drapers.*

The monthly meeting of the Borough Library Committee will be held on Monday evening next, at 7 o’clock. At next Monday’s meeting of the Borough Council, the subject of revising the charges for hiring the Town Hall will be discussed.

At the local police court this morning, before Mr Kent Johnston, J.P., J. Spelman was fined 20s or 48 hours for drunkenness.

The Wootton sailed to-day for Nydia Bay. The Queen of the South with general from Wellington, and Waverley with coal from Greymouth are due tomorrow.

Saturday night’s programme at The Royal was composed of items of a more than usually meritorious nature, including an interesting star film, “Wolves of the Underworld,’’ a simple story well told, and with the various characters strongly portrayed. The Edison and Eubin companies contributed each a superior drama. East night’s programme was interesting, including an excellent star film of 4,000 feet, “The Queen’s Jewel.’’ The latter programme will be repeated to-night. Writing from Noumea (New Caledonia) on July 23, to Mr Maurice Casey, of Auckland, a sister who is a resident says: “ We are having anxious times. Happily your New Zealand volunteers came and reassured us, as we were expecting the Germans daily. The French here are in raptures over your boys; they look so healthy and well fit for the task they have undertaken. This war has paralysed everything here. We would be without food

bad it not been tor tbe arrival of the Australian fleet.” The s.s. Atfahoa had a narrow escape from being sunk on her trip to Westport on the xst. inst. The authorities allege that the vessel failed to show her signals when entering tbe port, which statement is denied by those in charge of the ship, and as a consequence two shots were fired across her bows from a gun mounted at the tip bead. As the vessel still proceeded on her way, a third shot was got ready to effectually stop her, but the gun misfired. At this juncture the vessel again showed her signals, and no further action was taken by tbe gunners. The atmosphere was pretty electric while the incident lasted, and the crew are not anxious for a repetition ol it. We are in receipt of Stead’s War Book (price 3d) from the publishers, Review of Reviews, Melbourne. This i6-page booklet gives by far the most useful information about the belligerent powers, and the war itself, of any we have yet seen. It is compiled by Henry Stead, the editor of the Review of Reviews, whose personal knowledge of Europe and European politics ha* enabled him to cover the subject in a very thorough manner. For the sake of clearness it is thrown into the form of question and answer, and no one who wishes to have reliable knowledge on the numerous points, about which everyone is asking, should miss this booklet. Mr Stead’s collection of cuttings and of general information, gathered and filed during the last ten years, enabled him to produce tbe book in record time, and have it selling on the bookstalls three days alter war was declared.

The Expeditionary Forces Voting Act is being carried Into operation. At each camp the Electoral Department has appointed Registrars of Electors and Returning Officers, all being members of the Public Service. These officers have an electoral roll from the official camp roll, and have appointed Deputy Returning Officers and poll clerks to carry out the poll. At Auckland the polling booth was on the Epsom racecourse, at Palmerston North on the Awapuui racecourse, and at Christchurch and Dunedin on the showgrounds. In Auckland the hours of polling are from 9 to 7, at Palmerston North from 9 to 7, at Christchurch from 8 to 6, and Dunedin from 9 to 10. In each case the hours have been fixed to suit the convenience of the camp officials and the men. At Wellington also polling was carried on at the Alexandra Barracks from 11 to 3, on the troopship Maunganui from 4to 7. Voting is proceeding at the Lyttelton Post Office and at Port Chalmers on the troopship. Scrutineers have been appointed under the Licensing Polls Act, and arrangements have been made to ensure that men who go on subsequent expeditious shall be given the opportunity of leaving their votes behind them.

A long-telt want 1 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. Retter Bros, sell boots which they guarantee will keep the wet out. An inspection is invited. Prices to suit all pockets.* Rare as hen’s teeth is the cold that cannot be soothed by NAZOL, Taken inwardly, inhaled, or rubbed on the chest, Nazol is wonderfully quick and efficacious. Marvellously cheap, too! 1/6 buys 60 doses. Having just landed an up-to-date supply of catering utensils from England, Mr M. Perreau is now in a position lo specialise in catering, which will be undertaken in any part of the district.* For Influenza take Woods’_ Great Peppermint Cure. Never fails, 1/6, 2/6. Have you tried Preservine Soap? Makes your clothes snow-white, and preserves the material. Agent, T Rimmer.

The sender of a photo addressed to “ Mrs S. Johnson, Ruhau,” is requested to call at the local post office. The Pacific cable has been cut at Fanning Island, presumably by the German ctuiser that was recently reported at Honolulu. In addition to the exhibition of blooms at the Bulb Show in the Coronation Hall to-night, the committee have arranged guessing and various other competitions, and a programme of music will be rendered by the local brass band. The race for the sculling championship of the world, rowed on the Thames yesterday between Barry (England) holder, and Paddon (Australia) challenger, resulted in an easy win for Barry by three lengths. The management of the municipal pictures has obtained that supreme masterpiece of modern filmic art, “The Three Musketeers,” and it will be screened in the Coronation Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 23rd. The film is io,oooft. in length, the longest picture yet made. The usual prices of admission will be charged.

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 £d IQs.* A man is his own worst enemy when he neglects to ease a cold with “NAZOL ” A bottle of this dependable remedy costs only eighteenpence. A few doses of Nazol will clear away the worst cold. Perreau’s dare scones are a very popular dish for afternoon tea. Fresh daily.* Golden Bee Jam made by Kirkpatrick’s 3 tins for I/- at J. M. Kelly’s*