LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1307, 6 October 1914, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The usual monthly meeting of the borough council will be held on Monday next, October 12th, at 7.30 o’clock. Business: General. Anthony Wilding (the famous New Zealand tennis player) has been appointed second lieutenant in the Royal Marines. For furniture we can give you a quote for cash that will open your eyes. An absolute saving of onehird the cost seems good doesn’t it ? An enquiry costs you nothing. Walker and Furrie.* Perreau’S assorted fruit ptes are delicious. Try them.*

The secretary of the local Cricket Club acknovyledges with thanks receipt of a donation of ros 6d from Mr F. Symes. A poll for a water and drainage loan for. Patea was taken on Wednesday last, when 173 votes were cast for the proposal, and 18 against it.

The Pope, in an autograph letter to the Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria, urges the use of his influence to shorten this inhuman conflict. Harry Reid, a married man, dropped dead in the street at Ongaonga, Waipawa, on Saturday. He was formerly a resident of Otago. Mr Alfred Ruff, one of Manawatu’s old residents, died at his residence, Palmerston on Sunday, aged 70 years. Mr Ruff came to the Manawatu district 42 years ago.

By proclamation in a Gazette Extraordinary published last night, bank notes are declared to be legal tender until January 7th, 1915. This is, of course, merely an extension ot the proclamation which expires on October 7th. It is anticipated that the session will close about the end of the month. The legislative Council Reform Bill is likely to come before the House this week. A separate Eoan Bill providing the means of carrying out the whole or some of the railway works recommended in Mr Hiley’s report will probably be introduced this session.

The Timaru Branch of the Farmers’ Union has passed a resolution protesting against the prices of wheat and flour being fixed at a time when these products have not reached abnormal values, and staling that the union considers the action of the Government is unjustifiable in making the maximum less than the present market prices ; in view of the decline in wheat growing, and the appeal made to farmers to increase their wheat areas, the proclamation is most inopportune. A meeting of the Manawatu Flax Workers’ Union was held at Palmerston on Saturday, when the following resolution relative to the Huntly disaster was passed : “That this meeting of members expresses its deepest sympathy with the relatives of the victims of the recent deplorable Huntly disaster, and pledge themselves to come to their aid at a date when the members of the Union will be in a position that will enable them to do justice to the widows and orphans who are left to mourn the loss of their breadwinners.”

John Alexander McKinnon, a young man, arrived at Wellington from Eondon under escort yesterday morning, was brought before the Magistrate’s Court on 82 charges, involving misappropriation of ,£3,000 at Christchurch. He was lormally charged with the theft of ,£44, the property ot the New Zealand Express Company, and asked for bail. McKinnon was remanded to appear in Christchurch to day. Bail was fixed at £'soo, with two sureties of ,£250 each.

An Italian military correspondent records the prophesy of General Nogi, made in his hearing at the time of the siege of Port Arthur, when he said : “ The world will yet see two great wars, equally terrible. In the first, which will have all Europe for a battleground, France will beat Germany on land, and Eugland will crush Germany at sea. This will be the last war for many years, perhaps for ever. The second war will see Japan against the United States in the Pacific, and Japan will win.” The death occurred at Wellington on Saturday of Mrs Crichton, relict of the late Mr George Crichton, who tesided for many years in the Feilding and Sanson districts. Mrs Crichton was 79 years old, and leaves a family of four sons, Messrs William, Stewart, Frank and Archibald Crichton, and three daughters, Mrs Palmer (Otaki), Mrs Skelly (Carterton) and Mrs McKechnie (Wellington) to mourn their loss. The late Mrs Crichton resided for a time in Foxton with her son-in-law, Mr Bauckham, and was held in high esteem by all who knew her. She was a member of the W.C.T.U., an advanced thinker and a fine example of a Christian character. In common with Foxton friends we extend our sympathy to the relatives. The deceased was interred by the side of her husband,in the Palmerston cemetery this afternoon. 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 renewer ; 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 Better Bros. Indies, call and see the special line ol 6dong welted sole shoes from 13s Str. Boots and shoes of all makes and prices stocked. Don’t forget, we sell live tins of Nugget polish for is.* Gentlemen! .Next time you require a “best hat,” buy the “R. & G,” make —it will style and comfort give you. Apply local drapers.*

Better pay eighteen pence now for a bottle of “NAZOL” than pounds to a doctor later on. “Nazol” sends coughs and colds packing, eases sore throats, influenza, and bronchitis. Sixty doses in every bottle. 12 Perreau's up-to-clate tea rooms popula ar olacc for afternoon tea.*

A Tauranga confectioner on Friday had occasion to remove the contents of a box of imported chocolates• At the bottom of the box was a slip of paper on which was written in pencil; “ Miss Jean Simpson, 149 Ferry road, Leith, Scotland. Oh I do want someone to love me.”

Mr Campbell, Government inspector of orchards, having completed a round of the properties in the Hastings district, says that the late peaches, apricots, Japanese plums on the Hastings flats, are very badly damaged where no firing was carried on. Where there was firing the fruit nipped by the frost only equalled a good thinning. Pakowhai and Havelock were not so badly damaged. At Carterton, on Saturday night, Alexander Rae, a married man, aged about 38 years, with three children, attempted to murder his wife by cutting her throat with a razor. Rae then committed suicide by cutting his own throat. Mrs Rae’s injuries are not considered likely to end fatally. Rae was recently prohibited, but some one procured drink for him on the day of the tragedy. An enterprising monumental mason at Newtown, according to the New Zealand Times, has inscribed the following epitaph on a tombstone and exposed it to the public gaze : —“ln memory of the Kaiser, who passed away from an overdose of British cold steel (here a space is reserved for the date). Here lie the remains of a man without brains, who thought the whole world he could conquer; but what a surprise when he met the Allies, and found God had deserted His partner.” A footnote adds: “Awaiting instructions when to ship.” The Waverley, with coal from Westport, and Wootton from Lyttelton with general, after waiting outside for a suitable tide, crossed inwards on Saturday night, and the Kennedy, coal laden from Greymouth, arrived at mid-day yesterday. The Waverley loaded hemp for Wellington, aud attempted to get out yesterday, but had to put back through stress of weather, and will sail as soon as the weather conditions are favourable. The Queen ot the South is due to-day from Wellington with general. The Kennedy will sail for Westport, via Wanganui, with cattle, the Wootton for Lyttelton with cattle, and the Queen of the South for Wellington with hemp.

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 10s.*

What is the Nazol Inhaler? It is a simple contrivance to enable old and young to inhale “NAZOL” — ’that proven and popular specific for colds, catarrh, sore throat and bronchitis. Get one for your home. 12 We are convinced that we can give you better value for your money than apy other store in town. Thomas Riramer.

The famous Roslyn Writing Pads obtainable from all stationers and storekeepers at 6d and Is each.* 1