LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1297, 15 September 1914, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The damage caused by the war to Belguim to date is estimated at forty millions sterling. There are less unemployed in Wellington at present that at any of the large centres in the Dominion. Accounts amounting to .£420 ns 4d were passed'for payment at last night’s borough council meeting. Mauritius planters have offered a million pounds of sugar to tbe Navy and a similar quantity to the Army. The Government has accepted the offer. It is reported that detectives are engaged in the concentration camps searching out individuals who are attempting to leave their wives and other dependents practically unprovided for. At a meeting of Timaru branch of the Reform League, Mr D. Jones, Organiser being present, it was decided to select Mr H. H. Hayhurst, son of the late Col. Hayhurst (previously selected), as Reform candidate for Temuka seat. It is stated that the war is costing Germany almost a million and a half daily in actual war expenditure, and an additional two and a quarter millions in economic loss. It will be readily seen how the war is draining the life-blood of the German nation.

A young man, Albert Bertie Clements, made a determined effort to commit suicide at Christchurch on Saturday by sneaking behind a steam roller and throwing himself under the wheels. He was seen by the driver in time, but he was badly bruised on one shoulder.

According to a telegram received by the Prime Minister from the Chairman of the Food Prices Commission (Mr Justice Stringer), now sitting in Christchurch, there is a strong preponderance of evidence of these best able to judge that there will be just about sufficient flour and wheat to supply the Dominion until next harvest.

Paddon is indignant at Barry's refusal to allow expenses in connection with the world’s sculling championship. Barry 'declares that the promise was made when there was no prospect of the war, which affected the gate. Paddon sails for Australia by the Medina. Mr Seifert is willing to back Paddon against Arnst.

Only once previously has a mine disaster of great magnitude than that which occurred at Huntly on Saturday occurred in New Zealand. This was at Brunner, on March 26th, 1896, when 67 lives were lost. The only other accident involving serious mortality was at Kaitangata on February 17, 1879, when 28 men were killed. In Saturday’s disaster at Huntley 40 lives were lost. “After the ball is over” you are liable to catch a chill. Fortify yourself with “NAZOL.” A few drops on lump sugar taken inwardly, or a little sniffed up the nose, will make you proof against cold. On page 3 Walker and Furrie tell of some reasons why they get the trade of the most discriminating People.* The famous Roslyn Writing Pads obtainable from all stationers and storekeepers at 6d and is each.* Yeast Cakes! Yeast Cakes, for making bread, rolls, buckwheat cake, and hop beer, Agent, Thos, Rimmer. There are many ways of catching cold, but the one quick reliever is “NAZOL.” This phenomenally successful remedy can be taken on sugar or inhaled. A trial will convince you of its efficacy.

According to the dog registrar, up to date 17S dogs have beeu registered in the borough. The Borough Council has been notified that spider wort has been gazetted a noxious weed. The borough inspector reported at last night’s council meeting that the borough is in a fairly clean condition.

The borough ranger reported at last night’s council meeting that 37 head of cattle were impounded during the month, driving fees 9s,

The annual meeting of the Foxton Cricket Club will be held on Thursday evening next. The Manawatu County Council notity that all unpaid rates after the 30th inst,, will be sued for. The Queen of the South from Wellington, with a general cargo, is due to-morrow, and the Kennedy, with coal from Greymouth, on Monday. General Lfciman, who was responsible for the construction of the Liege forts, and who directed the defence, wrote to the King of Belgians as follows:—“In honour that our arms have surrendered, but neither the fortress nor the forts remained. Deign to pardon me, sire. I would willingly have given my life better to serve you, but death was not granted me.”

The Manawatu river is encroaching into the bank above the Shannon bridge. The Manawatu County Council wrote to the Horowhenua County Council stating that there was a possibility of the river breaking through and leaving the bridge high and dry. The Manawatu Council expressed the opinion that steps should be taken to protect the bankThe export of flour from the Commonwealth of Australia to the Dominion has been stopped, and this is likely to cause a serious shortage of that commodity here. It is stated that a deputation of Australian exporters intend to bring the matter of the prohibition of the export of flour under the attention of the Prime Minister, with a view to the embargo being lifted as far as New Zealand is concerned.

latest Berlin advices show amazement in Germany at the unexpected military efficiency of Britain, and the zeal being shown by the overseas Dominions. The Germans are now beginning to recognise that the composition ot the British Expeditionary Force, its efficient transport, its striking power, and its dogged determination were chiefly responsible for Germany’s failure quickly to smash France and return in time to deal with Russia.

Tarpin’s terrible explosive was in use at Meaux. A member of the American Red Cross states that he saw the German trenches after the French gun fire. They were filled with dead, but with dead in such postures as though a blight from heaven had fallen upon them. They stood in line, rifle to the shoulder and no horror or agony in their silent faces, only over them was a film ot fine reddish powder. It was as if a deep sleep had overtaken them, only their eyes were open.

At last night’s Borough Council meeting the Town Clerk reported: “That the road staff has been engaged since last meeting on the following works, viz., kerbing footpath in Park Street, spreading metal in Johnston and Park Streets, filling holes Harbour St., cleaning water tables and one man half day with Councillor Chrystall prospecting for metal on Mr Neylon’s property, I presume that Mr Chrystall will make a report on the same. As soon as the rough work is done on the Park Street footpath, the work on Clyde Street footpaths will be put in hand. Re gas, I would like to suggest that the reduction offered last year for use of gas in cookers be made to apply to gas engines as well, say after the end of the present month.”

A meeting of the Literary and Debating Society was held in the Good Templar Hall last evening, Mr H. Claris presiding. A most enjoyable evening was spent, the “question box” revealing subjects which lent themselves to humorous treatment. It was rather surprising to note that there was almost an entire absence of “war” subjects, the only question in any way connected with the great European military struggle being, “Will the Kaiser, if Germany suffers defeat, still wear his moustache turned up at the ends ?” An impromptu debate was subsequently held on the subject of “Which should be the happier, the rich man or the man of moderate income?” the leaders on either side being Mr Claris (rich man) and Mr E. Huntley (moderate income). The debate was most successful, and on a vote being taken honours were found to be about equally divided. The subject of “vegetarianism” will be debated at the next meeting. Perreau’S dare scones are a very popular dish for afternoon tea. Fresh daily.*