LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1302, 24 September 1914, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Levin Borough Council has donated ,£lO to the Huutly Mines Disaster Relief Fund.

Sub-Inspector Marsack paid an official visit to Foxton on Tuesday. 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. Onlv 6d each from local dealers.*

We are showing a splendid line of ladies “Equity” shoes, guaranteed quality, latest style. Betty’s Boot Emporium.*

The Fiji Government notify that wireless charges from Suva to Tutuila will be per word, with minimum ot 10 words. Festoons of Kowhai blooms present a magnificent sight in the native bush on the Whirokino road.

The many friends ot Constable Woods, who underwent an operation at a private hospital in Wellington last week, will be pleased to learn that he is progressing very satisfactorily. The monthly sitting of the Magistrate’s Court will be held before Mr J. W. Poynton, S.M., to-morrow. Among the cases set down for hearing are two defended civil cases.

The official send-off of troops from the various centres takes place to-day. Parliament has been adjourned in order to allow members to participate in the ceremonies.

■ The Premier announced to the House on Tuesday that the general elections would be held as usual this year. The date will probably be at the end of November or beginning of December.

Members of the force in the Wanganui Police District have each donated to the Empire Defence Fund one clay’s pay per month for the four months, August, September, October and November.

A Lille newspaper states that King Albert of Belgium had a narrow escape. During a tour of inspection his chauffeur made towards the German lines. The King ordered him to stop, but he continued at full speed and his Majesty shot him. A document was found in the dead man's pocket offering a million francs lor the King. There was a good attendance in the Town Hall last night, every available seat downstairs; being occupied, to witness the famous picture film, “The Three Musketeers.” The lengthy film was particularly well shown and the audience was kept intensely interested from start to finish. “One of the most interesting films shown locally,” was the general opinion.

The star picture film “Judith of Bethulia,” attracted good houses at the Royal on Monday and Tuesday evenings. The picture sustained its reputation of being one of the most spectacular yet produced. The audiences were keenly appreciative. Last night a moderate audience witnessed a tiptop programme, headed by one of Bathe’s beautifully coloured dramas entitled, “Honesty.” It was a delightful French play of magnitude and power, and was _ splendidly mounted and magnificiently acted by the finest artists of the French stage. It was of more than ordinary interest as the pictures were taken in France in the vicinity of the recent fighting. The other items were of a highly interesting nature and on the whole the programme was a most entertaining one and met with the approval of those present. The tennis season, as far as the local club is concerned, was' opened yesterday afternoon. There was a good attendance of members and the public, the opening ceremony being performed by Mr A. Fraser, one of the Club’s vice-presidents. In his remarks Mr Fraser referred to the satisfactory financial position of the Club, and also to the large membership and interest and enthusiasm evinced by members. In declaring the courts open he asked Mrs Moore, who has taken an active interest in the Club’s affairs tor some years, to drive the first ball. Afternoon tea was dispensed by the lady members, and the courts were fully occupied for the rest of thejafternoon. The upkeep of the MoutoaShaunon road has been a bone of contention between the Manawatu and Horowhenua County Councils for some time past. Up to the present the burden of maintenance has fallen on the former body. An endeavour is now being made to come to a mutually satisfactory settlement and representatives of both bodies met in conference at Palmerston yesterday. Mr Mair, engineer to the Oroua County Council, is acting on behalf of the Manawatu County Council, and Mr Haines, of Palmerston, for the Horowhenua County. Evidence was given yesterday and the conference will sit again to-day, Cr W. E. Barber, Messrs Hicklord (engineer) and Drew (clerk) were present on behalf of the Manawatu County and Cr Stevenson and Mr Malcolm (engineer), represented the Horowhenua County. Cr Venn, owing to illness, was unable to be present. A good deal of evidence was taken yesterday.

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. Rutter Bros, sell boots which they guarantee will keep the wet out. An inspection is invited. Prices to suit all pockets.* Always have "NAZOL” in the house. It is worth its weight in gold to the man, woman or child suffering from colds, coughs, sore throats, or bronchitis. Nazol always relieves. 22 Please read Thomas Rimrner’s advertisement in this issue. It will interest you. “Down with the ‘flu’?” Why don’t you try “NAZOL” ? A few good inhalations of this sterling remedy for coughs and colds will soon make you tit as a fiddle. Get a Nazol Inhaler. 22 Furniturel slaughter sale now on. See advertisement. P. Wollerman.*

The Queen of the South sailed this morning lor Wellington with ! a cargo of hemp, and the Awahou, coal laden, from Greymouth via Wanganui, arrived at mid-day. The Awahou will sail again tonight for Greymouth. The Horowhetma Hockey Association’s Cup, which was won by Moutoa this season, was presented to the winners at a ball at Levin last night. The trophy will remain for the year in the custody of the Moutoa Club’s president, Mr T. Bowe. Owing to counter attractions there was a sparse attendance at the entertainment inaugurated by the local natives in aid of the patriotic fund and held in the Town Hall on Tuesday night. The Council gave the hall tree of charge. The entertainment consisted of poi dances, hakas, etc., which were explained to the audience by Mr Tuiti McDonald. Hon. Andrew Fisher, Federal Prime Minister, at the Melbourne Show luncheon on Tuesday last, took the opportunity of assuring the co-operation of the Federal Parliament with the Mother Country. “We tell her that her Dominion is with her in success and difficulties. We tell her again and again, and the enemy too, if she cares to hear, that we are prepared to be sacrificed with Her, if the necessity should arise.” A special appeal for contributions to the Finally Distress Fund was made by Mr Harry Dander at His Majesty's Theatre, Auckland, on Monday night. He spoke of the magnitude of the disaster, and of the distress that would inevitably follow the death of so many breadwinners if adequate assistance were not forthcoming. He said that, as a miner in Scotland, he had himself seen something of mining disasters, and he urged the people to contribute liberally to the relief fund. On Tuesday evening, the Rev J. D. Russell, vicar of Oamaru and Organising Secretary of the C. visited Foxton. A men’s service was held in the church by Mr Russell at 7.30 p.m., there being a fair number present. After the service, Mr Russell met the members of the local branch of the C.E.M.S. iu the Sunday school room, and gave a most interesting address, which was greatly appreciated by all. The following new books have just been added to our local Public Library, viz. “Blake’s Burden,” H. Bindloss; “The Amazing Argentine,” J. F. Fraser ; “The Vanguard,” 15. B. Bronsau ; ‘‘Two Eyes of Grey,” D. McGeouch ; “Sunrise Valley,” M. Hill; “John O’ Jamestown,” V. ’ Kester ; “Penrod,” B. Tarkington; “The Judge’s Chair,” E. Phillpotts ; “The Forester’s Daughter,” H. Garland; “A Wall of Men,” M. H. McCarter ; “A Trail of Gold,” D, Hennessy ; “Price of Love,” A. Bennett; “The Business of a Gentleman,” H. N. Dickinson; “The Light of Western Stars,” Z. Grey; “Old Andy,” D. Conyers. The sunlit isles of the summer sea, Gleamed gay in the waters blue ; But the heart of the man was ill at ease, And his face of pallid hue ; But his soul revived when a boat arrived, With a cargo of life renevver ; And he laughed like a boy—he was full of joy, When he’d taken Woods’ Peppermint Cure. 2 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 6doag welted sole shoes from 133 str. Boots and shoes of all makes and prices stocked. Don’t forget, we sell five tins of Nugget polish for is.*