The Manawatu Herald. Thursday, October 22, 1914. NOTES AND COMMENTS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1314, 22 October 1914, Page 2

The Manawatu Herald. Thursday, October 22, 1914. NOTES AND COMMENTS.

In submarines, as in every kind ot craft, the British Navy is immeasurably superior to the German Navy. Tire following table shows the number ot submarines possessed by the contending Powers at the time they became involved in the war ; Built. Building. Britain 73 . 22 France 70 23 Russia 26 12 Germany 30 12 Austria 14 4or more. An Interesting explanation of Germany’s haste to plunge into war has been suggested by a member of the Italian Parliament, Signor Raimondi, in the Secolo of Milan. The motives, he thinks, were purely economic. The financial burden set up by the war becoming intolerable, and the commercial treaties with Italy, Belgium, Russia, and other States will expire, unless previously renewed, in 1917, and would not be renewed on equally favourable terms for Germany. Thus the sacrifices imposed by her protectionist policy on her trade would have been increased ; and therefore her Government felt itself compelled to open up new markets and prepare to impose new treaties by force of arms or by menace. Hence its desire to secure Morocco and some of the French colonies, as also the intimation that it would not impose au indemnity so crushing as to exhaust the purchasing power of France, LOCAL AND GENERAL. It was 109 years yesterday, October 21, since Lord Nelson and Admiral Villeneuve fought the great naval battle ot Trafalgar, the result of which was that Britain became Mistress of the Seas. It is now doubtful whether the session will be brought to a close by the end of this month, as was expected at the beginning of the month, as there is still a great deal of business to be transacted. The progress made during the past fortnight has been slow, but it may be expected that it will be considerably accelerated during the next few days. A Ramsgate lad, whose father and five uncles are serving with the colours, walked to London, called at Buckingham Palace, then at Scotland Yard, and asked to see Earl Kitchener. By accident, Earl Kitchener was visiting Scotland Yard, and he was stopped by the boy, who wished to recruit. Patting him upon the shoulder, Earl Kitchener said, “ Too young sonny. Wait till you get older,” and he sent the boy to a military training school. The programme at The Royal last night included some very good films, which supported a quaint and pretty star item, “The Mystery Lady.” This picture told a story similar in many respects to the old fairy-tale of Cinderella, except that the fairy god-mother was substituted by the Mystery Lady, a personage of high birth, who had been compelled by circumstances to flee from her native land. The scene was set in America, about the close of the Elizabethan reign, and the quaint and picturesque fashions of that age, in contrast w ith'the rough and rugged nature of those early settlers’ home surroundings, combined to make a very pleasing picture. For a few days only, balance of stock to be almost given away. See advertisement. P, Wollermaa, opposite Town Hall.* 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, w'e sell five tins of Nugget polish for is.* Our bacon is from selected country-fed pigs and is specially cured for our trade. Walker and Fume.* Having just landed an up-to-date supply of catering utensils from England. Mr M. Perreau is now in a position _ to- specialise in catering, which will be undertaken in any part of the district.* 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,*

A Gazette Extraordinary issued on Tuesday contains an Order-in-Council fixing the maximum price ot wheat 5s 3d per bushel and of flour at ,£l3 per ton. The Public Works Statement was presented to the House on Tuesday night. is set down for local harbour works, deepening the river. The death occurred on Friday last, at his late residence, Hataitai, Wellington, of Dr James Simpson, M. 8., C.M., formerly of Charleston and Westport. The deceased was sixty-eight years ot age. Monsignor Robert Benson, one of the three brilliant sous of the late Archbishop of Canterbury, is dead, aged 43 years only. He was the author of numerous books, including “The Sentimentalist” and “Confessions of a Convert” (he joined the Roman Catholic Church in 1903). Mr Hopper informs us that he is glad to get back to New Zealand and added: “I would not live in the Old Country for all the tea in China.” He stated that the English people are taking the war very quietly, but intense hatred is manifest against the German war makers. In the Wanganui education district, 161 candidates have entered for the Board’s Junior and Junior National Scholarships, and 53 for the Board’s Senior, while lor the “ Alf. Baily ” Scholarships one candidate has entered, and one only for the Board’s Junior. The number last year were 149 and 56 respectively. There are no Foxton candidates for the scholarships this year. A great oratorical treat is in 1 store for the Foxton public in the impending visit of Mr Snowden who comes with a splendid reputation for platform eloquence, and that will doubtless draw many to hear him. He ranks easily among the very ablest speakers in the British Parliament. He brings to every question on which he undertakes to speak clear, intellectual perception and strong moral conviction, Mr Philip Snowden who is to give an address in Foxton next Monday evening, gives an example of the effects of the lack of adult suffrage in Great Britain. He had never voted in an election, and there were over four million men in like case. He was not qualified to register as a voter when he was first elected to Parliament. In other words, he was legally considered fit to make laws, but not fit to choose a man to make laws for him. The Loudon Times naval correspondent says that during the progress of the sea war of their own choosing the Germans succeeded in knocking off some useful vessels from our list, their feats embodying a large amount of luck. Our score has been chiefly made in the good old above-board fashion, although British submarines have shown that they can also play the other game successfully. The affair of Saturday was au illustration of what may happen to other warships trying to sneak up the Belgian coast. Mr Poynton, S.M., will deliver his promised lecture on bacteriology in the Masonic Hall on Thursday evening next, 29th iust. The lecture was to have been given to the senior pupils attending the State school, but on the suggestion of the chairman, Mr Poynton willingly consented to invite the public. The lecture will be illustrated by lantern slides. Dr. Kerr-Hislop, who has specialised in this subject, has consented to be present and will probably add a further interest to the lecture. There will be no charge for admission. Mr F, W. Hopper returned from a trip to Great Britain by the Rotorua, which arrived in Wellington on Monday. It was Mr Hopper’s intention to visit the Continent but the outbreak of war prevented this. Mr Hopper went from Australia in a German liner, and as a result has lost the run of his baggage, and was put to extra expense in coming home. Mr Hopper considers that the suffragettes and the war marred the good time he anticipated having, but despite these facts he had a very interesting trip. A quiet wedding was celebrated at the residence of the bride’s parents on Tuesday, when Miss Jessie Anderson McKnight, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. McKnight, of Foxton, was married to Mr George Mounsey, son of the late Mr Edward Mounsey, of Manchester, England. The bride was attended bv her sister, Miss Jeanuie McKnight, as bridesmaid, and was given away by her father. Mr W. H. Currie was best man. The officiating clergyman was the Rev, W. G. Maslin. Mr and Mrs Mounsey left on their honeymoon trip by the afternoon train, after which they will take up their residence at Gladstone. 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 Please read Thomas Rimmer's advertisement m this issue. It will interest vou. Farmers and flaxmill employees are recommended onr new special waterproof boots. We guarantee them. R. T. Betty * The famous Roslvn Writing Pads obtainable from all stationers and storekeepers at 6d and is each. 11

The annual general meeting of the Manavvatu Rowing Club will be held in the Coronation Hall supperrooin this evening at 8 o’clock, when it is hoped sutficent members will be in attendance to hold the meeting. A cordial invitation to be present is extended to intending members. An interesting talk will be given by Brigadier Carmichael on the subject of “My Trip to the London Congress,” in the Salvation Army Hall to-night, at 8 o’clock. The price of admission is only the small sum of sixpence, and supper will be handed round at the close. The proceeds are to be added to the self-denial fund. The market for New Zealand hemp has weakened during the last eight or ten days, and at present there are practically no enquiries. Nominal prices are about £l6 ios for good fair and ,£ls 10s for high point fair, a big difference to those ruling at the same time last year, which were good fair £25, high point fair £22 . The following telegram was recently received by Mr F. Mander, member for Marsden, from Mr E. C. Purdie, at Whangarei, who is to contest the seat with him :—“ I have been asked and have consented to stand for Marsden. I am looking forward to a pleasant and friendly contest.” Mr Mander replied as follows : —“ Thanks for your wire; I hope the contest will be as friendly as the last, and the result the same,”

The Montreal Star, in a recent editorial, pays a compliment to the promptitude of New Zealand in coming to the assistance of the Motherland at the outbreak of war. The paper says :—“ It is exceedingly hard to beat little New Zealand in prompt and effective devotion to the Empire. This time Canada was the first to offer troops. We have that to our credit, in any case, but then we are the nearest great colony, and such an offer suggested itself by circumstances. New Zealand, however, beat us by having a Dreadnought in the first naval battle, and she beat us again by landing an expedition in Samoa, and capturing a German colony. We gladly give full honour and credit to our sister Dominion of New Zealand, and hope that we may be better able to keep up to her on the next occasion. But she is exceedingly hard to beat.”

The Governor has received the following communication from the administration in Samoa : —“The general health ot the troops is good. The following is the sick list: —Appendicitis, Major Beere, recovered ; pneumonia, Broackett; dysentery, Corporals Tangney and Collier (Railway Engineers), Boddington, (sth Regt,), Private Small (Railway Engineers), Stanley (Railway Engineers), Harnsby (3rd. Regt.), Sergt. Anderson (Army Service Corps); fever, Private Collingham (3rd, Regt.), Allison and Beere (Railway Engineers), Ouayle (Army Service Corps), James (sth Regt.) ; rheumatism, Private Broughton (Railway Engineers). All are doing well except the pneumonia case. An important statement regarding the foodstuffs question was made this week by the Prime Minister. He stated that the Commission had reviewed the position, and that it had been proved beyond any doubt that there is a shortage in New Zealand. There not being a sufficient supply Of wheat and flour in the Dominion to keep the population going until the new crop comes in, the Government will remit the duty on wheat and flour imported into New Zealand between now and next harvest, and will take steps on its own account to obtain either wheat or flour In other countries, wheat lor choice, in order to keep the millers in the Dominion employed. Prices from yesterday are : —Wheat, 5s 3d ; flour, A good deal of mystery surrounds the death by drowning of Mr Frank Jefferson, of Upper Tutaenui, whose body was found in the Wanganui River a few days ago, and investigations are being made by the police. The deceased was well off, and only recently disposed of the lease of his property. He took a trip to the Islands, and had just got back a day before the Wanganui races. He then left Marton for Wanganui, and had not been seen since until his body was discovered in the river. It is believed that he had a big roll of notes in his pocket when he left Marton, but there was no sigu of any in his purse when the body was searched. A gold watch and chain were also missing, and the only money found on him was a couple of pennies. The deceased was of splendid physique ; in fact he was regarded as being one of the best made men in the district. He was very popular, and his death is deeply regretted by a large circle of friends. —Chronicle, We have a fine assortment of styles in Warner's Rust-proof Corsets, in order that we may accurately and comfortably fit every woman who comes to our counters for a corset. Foxton Drapers. On page 3 Walker and Furrie tell of some reasons why they get the trade of the most discriminating people.* No need to ask your neighbour the best store for saving money. ■ It’s Kelly’s every time. Gentlemen! IN ext time you require a “best hat,” buy the “R. & G.” make—it will style and comfort give you. Apply local drapers.* That headache, fullness of the eyes, nasal discharge, and sore t throat simply want a good treatment with “NAZOL,” which is prorap t and certain in giving relief. Try i 1/6 buys 60 doses, . 12

The programme as screened last night at the municipal pictures was much appreciated by the whole audience. Despite the weather patrons turned out in good numbers. The star drama, “Rorke’s Drift,” was a very fine film, being most exciting and eventful. Needless to say the rest of the programme was up to its usual high standard. Riccioti Garibaldi, writing in the Giornale d’ltalia, says It is a pity that instead of a few thousand Italian bayonets participating in the war, we have not sent a million and a half. That would have saved several hundred thousand lives and millions of francs, humanity reproaches us for letting the opportunity pass of ending an unnecessary, atrocious and infamous war.” Practically all the shops at Antwerp remain closed, and ninetenths of the houses appear to be deserted. The city is practically waterless, and the tramways are suspended. The debris from the fire and bombardment has been rapidly cleared away, but dense smoke still rises from the burning petrol tanks. The destruction by bombardment was comparatively slight. The important buildings were practically unharmed. Perreau’s date scones are a very popular dish for afternoon tea. Fresh daily.* It is necessary at ail times to save money. Read the new scheme advertisement of Kelly’s, We are convinced that we can give you better value for your money than any other store in town. Thomas Rimmer.