LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1304, 29 September 1914, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr Robert Blatchford in the Clarion says “Kaiserism must go; autocracy must go ; Caesarism and Bismarckism must go; the murderous desire for European domination must go. They must go at the point of the bayonet.” Included in the passedgers due at Wellington from London by R.M.S. Ruahine about Friday next are 176 “assisted” immigrants. They comprise 33 domestic servants, 11 farm labourers and 132 separated relatives.

At a meeting of the committee of the Foxton Bowling Club held on Saturday afternoon, the following ground committee was appointed : Messrs D. Whibley, dimmer and Harvey. Mr A. Eraser was re-elected auditor. The fixing of the opening day was left to the ground committee. The war correspondence of the Belgian Ministry ot War describes how the students of the University of Liege sat at their examination tables throughout the bombardment of the forts of that gallant post, and then went forth refreshed to join their countrymen in the trenches.

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Mr W. Petrie, the local hemp grader, visited the Miranni mill at. Shannon to-day to grade hemp and tow for the Panama Exhibition.

Germany is inducing; Chinese papers to publish stories of Japanese atrocities. One paper was paid to open its columns to these fabrications. The French authorities are shepherding the war correspondents, including the. British, who are under arrest with the kindliest treatment until they can be handed over to a British officer. The annual State school concert this year promises to be particularly attractive. The pupils are busy rehearsing and some fine talent will be in evidence. The concert proceeds will be in aid of the ground improvement fund. Archdeacon Gould, vicar of St. Paul’s Cathedral, Dunedin, died suddenly on Sunday morning. When a servant entered the dining room of the vicarage at 7 o’clock she was horrified to see the archdeacon lying on the floor quite dead. He had evidently been sitting in a chair, and apparently feeling unwell, had risen either to get something for himself or to call for assistance, and fell forward. bringing the chair over on top of him. The Hon. W. P. Reeves, in supporting a resolution at a meeting of New Zealanders in Eondon to form a war contingent, made an impassioned • and eloquent speech which roused his audience to a tremendous pitch of enthusiasm. In glowing words that thrilled everybody he described the fervour with which this fight for freedom and for the preserva--1 lion of right had set aflame the enthusiasm of the Empire. It was a battle of civilisation, and Britain had her sons from overseas at her back in this struggle.

The official announcement that the main expeditionary force was not to sail at present, and that the date of departure had been indefinitely postponed, presented a difficulty as regards the horses and men on the various troopships. Major - General Sir Alexander Godley has now decided that in the meantime the mounted troops and horses are to be landed and sent to camp for further training, the force was landed and drafted to the various camping grounds about Wellington. “I was very much impressed with the improved conditions existing in the Old Country during my recent visit,” remarked the Hon. George Fovvlds, in the course of an interview after his return to Auckland on Friday. “ The whole country has a prosperous look, and a tremendous improvement has taken place in the general cleanliness of London since I was there before. In the city a transformation, has taken place—l refer to the replacing of the horse by the motor and to the development of the underground tube traffic. Visitors now find that they can get about more easily in London than in any other city in the world,” Addressing London Welshmen recently Mr Lloyd George said : ‘‘God created man in His own image. Germany recreated him in the image of a Diesel engine, accurate and powerful, but soulless. There has been nothing like the Kaiser’s patronage of God since the days of Mahomet. Treaties tangled Germany's feet, and she said: ‘Cut them with the sword !’ Little nations hampered the advance, and she said: ‘Trample them in the mire !’ ” Among the German professors inculcating the doctrine that England is the culprit are Ernst Heinrich Haeckel, of Jena (author of ‘‘The History of Creation,” “ History of the Evolution of Man,” “ The Riddle of the Universe,” etc.), and Professor W. M. Wundt who declares the war was “along-planned conspiracy of the Entente bandits.” King Edward VII., with his policy of hemming Germany in, was,according to the Professor, its originator, and Sir Edward Grey his testamentary executor.

A meeting of the Literary and Debating Society was held in the Good Templar Hall last night, when an interesting debate was held on the subject of vegetarianism. Mr Hamilton occupied the chair. Sides were taken by Mr J. Chrystall (for) and Mr E. Huntley (against), the speakers being ably supported by Messrs H. Claris, H. Daniell, G. Daniell, and Miss M. Walker. At the conclusion of the debate, the vote resulted in a majority deciding for the inclusion of “good red meat” in their diet. The syllabus having now been almost exhausted, it has been decided that the season be closed on Monday, October 12th, with a short debate on the subject of “Is Prohibition the Correct Solution of the Liquor Problem,” combined with a social evening. The gentlemen members of the society will provide relreshments.

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Tbe friends of Mr F. Woods will be pleased lo learu that be is making a satisfactory recovery. Bakers throughout the district intend lo raise the price of bread Yid per alb loaf as from October ist. A local notification to this effect appears elsewhere in this issue.

The steamer Waitemata, from Sydney, passed Cape Brett at 8.30 a.m. yesterday, effectually disposing of the rumour current last week that she had been sunk by Germans.

The Queen of the South sailed yesterday afternoon for Wellington with a cargo of hemp, and is due back again on Thursday with general merchandise. The Wootton, with general from Lyttelton, is expected on Friday, A specially attractive consignment of fancy goods has just been opened up at Teviotdale’s, including chaste ornaments in glassware, etc. A fine collection of toys is also included in the new goods, which will repay a visit of inspection.

The hemp market is still very dull, present values being 10s for good fair and ,£l6 ros for high point fair, and even at these prices there is little or no inclination on the part of merchants to buy, but one or two contracts have been made.

Mr Andrew Carnegie declares that the Kaiser is the most sorrowful and pitiful man in Europe. The military caste arranged the war while the Kaiser was yachting, and when he returned the mischief had been done.

Irene Douch, the three-year-old daughter of Andrew Douch, of Frankton, while playing in a paddock, was kicked by a horse. A leg was broken, and the little girl died a few hours later. At the inquest a verdict of accidental death was returned.

A good attendance patronised the Municipal Pictures on Saturday night. The programme was an exceptionally good one, and the Nordisk star feature was a gem of an item in itself. The whole programme was very well received, judging by the amount of applause given. The annual meeting of members of the croquet club was held yesterday afternoon, when the following committee was elected for the current year: Mesdames McColl, Hislop, A. Ross, Kellow, Healey, and Miss Ross. Mrs Healey was re-elected secretary. Mrs Hislop promised a trophy for competition this season.

Thomas Bolton, an employee at the Waiugavva freezing works, was awarded damages in the Supreme Court at Masterton, against Frank Feist, storekeeper, of Carterton! Bolton was riding on a bicyle to Masterton a month or two ago when Feist swerved into him with a motor car. breaking his leg and causing other injuries. The borough workmen are forming a footpath along Park Street from the old cemetery corner to the school residence. It has been suggested that the work should be completed to the corner of Lady’s Mile. We pass the suggestion on to the borough works committee. A good job has been made ,of the work on the opposite side of the road.

The Dally Chronicle’s Bordeaux correspondent says General Stringer, commander of the Fiftythird Brigade of German infantry, has issued an order to his troops not to take more prisoners, but put to the sword all falling into their hands, and kill the wounded whether armed or unarmed. He concludes: “The Germans must leave no living Frenchman behind.”

A number of Germans, until lately officials at Samoa, arrived at Wellington from Auckland by the Main Trunk express, and yesterday they were interned at Somes Island. The members of the party were ; —Herr Teckleuburg (Chief Justice and DeputyGovernor of Samoa) and his wife, Judge Sperling, Dr Sessons (agricultural officer), Herr Pheiffer (surveyor), Dr Schubert (magistrate), Dr Glantz (medical officer), Herr Herringer (assistantsecretary), Herr Dosche (executive officer), Herr Purch (police officer), and Herr Meyer (secretary) and wife. General Sir Alexander Godley has addressed the following letter, dated September 21, to the Dominion secretary of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union .—“Dear sir,—l desire to express to the members of the Farmers’ Union my great appreciation of the valuable assistance rendered to the Defence Department by them in connection with the preparation and equipment of the Expeditionary Force. As a result of their loyal and patriotic action, the work of obtaining the necessary horses was greatly facilitated, a large quantity of forage was presented, and generally, the mobilisation of the Force was aided in every way possible. Will you kindly convey to all the branches of your union my very grateful thanks for all the assistance they have rendered to myself and to the officers of my Department. —(Signed) Alex. Godley, Major-General Commanding N.Z. Forces.”

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Please read Thomas Rimraer’s advertisement in this issue. It will interest you.