LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1316, 27 October 1914, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mrs Snowden accompanied her husband to Foxtoii, but owing to indisposition was unable to appear on the public platform. The Anglican Church in Danaevirke has a generous supporter in Mr W. F. Knight, of Maharahara. At a recent meeting of parishioners he donated and promised to collect another ,£SOO within two years, towards the building of a new chancel iu brick, and as the nucleus of the fund for a new church in brick. For a few days only, balance of stock to be almost given away. See advertisement. P. Wollerman, opposite Town Hall.*

Except for the closing of the mills and Bank, Labour Day was not observed as a holiday locally j’esterday. The town, however, presented a very deserted appearance.

The Daily Mail’s correspondent reports that the Pope has published a letter, in which he says that the Bible ought to be found in every household and a portion of it read daily. The Pope told one of his household ;—“ It cannot be said that the Catholics are afraid of the Bible.”

In the Masonic Hall on Thursday evening next, Mr J. W. Poynton, S,M. will lecture on “Bacteriology.” This fascinating subject will be illustrated with lantern slides. There will be no charge for admission. The lecture will be held under the auspices of the local School Committee.

The London Times’s correspondent in Parris attributed the escape from Antwerp of the main Belgian army largely to the heroism of a few thousand men who held up the Germans at Oullem, south of Ghent, while the remainder, who hugged the Dutch Irontier, marched coastwise to join the Allies. The force at Ouilen was' cut up, but saved the array.

Colonel Morath, a military writer, in the Berliner Tageblatt says the greatest battle of the war is raging between Lille and Dunkirk. It is for the Germans a question of life or death. On it depends the fall of the Germans’ operations in France. A military writer in the Lokal Anzeiger says the battle will only finish when one side or the other is exhausted.

During September, Hokitika sustained its reputation as being the wettest place! n New Zealand. Seven hundred and sixty-four points of rain fell there. The finest weather was enjoyed by Timaru and Napier, only sixteen and thirty-two points of rain falling in those towns respectively. Wellington registered one hundred and fifty-two points. Two soldiers at the Maroubra Bay camp, Sydney, were being photographed besides a machine gun. One man stumbled, and upset the tripod, which set the gun in action. The ballets entered an adjacent tent and killed one soldier and wounded two others. An official statement describes the occurrence as accidental.

Mr B. R. Gardener, the Opposition candidate for Otaki at the forthcoming election, visited Foxton yesterday. In conversation with us, be stated that a rumour was in circulation to the effect that he was out to split votes with Mr Field, iu order to secure the seat for the Social Democratic candidate. Mr Gardener gives this rumour an emphatic denial. He is contesting the seat entirely in the Opposition Party’s interest.

Mr George Edwardes, of the Loudon Gaiety Theatre, has arrived in London from Rotterdam. He says that he had an awful time in Germany. No sooner had war been declared that all English visitors in Germany were insulted, jeered at and abused, not only by the residents, but even by the waiters in the hotels, who refused to speak a word of English. Mr Edwardes says that Germany is being deceived by rumours, and when her eyes have been opened it will be : “God help the Kaiser!’’

There was a large attendance at “The Royal’’ on Saturday evening last, and the audience was highly appreciative, the programme submitted being up to the usual high standard. The star drama, “ The Cabaret Dancer,” one of Kalem’s wellmounted and picturesque plays, was most fascinating and held the individual attention of the audience throughout. One of Bathe’s novel and delightful travel series entitled, “Saraarakaud and its Mosques,” was of a highly interesting and educational nature. The remaining items of the programme were of equal merit and met with the general approval of the audience.

A somewhat amusing incident happened at Mr Snowden’s meeting last night, when an attempt was made at question time to introduce party politics. A questioner arose and asked Mr Snowden whether he thought it was a fair thing that the temperance party should send a press wire about a member of Parliament — The questioner, before he could go any further, was cut short by Mr Snowden, who emphatically refused to be drawn into any local squabbles, at which there was a hearty round of applause and some discomfiture on the part of the questioner.

It is quality that makes a bargain. This will be found iu every pair of boots or shoes purchased at Better 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, we sell five tins of Nugget polish for is.*

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 1 Next time you require a “best hat,” buy the “R. & G.” make—it will style and comfort give you. Apply local drapers,* That headache, fullness ot the eyes, nasal discharge, and sore throat simply want a good treatment with “NAZOL,” which is prompt and certain in giving relief. Try it 1/6 buys 60 doses. *2 Our bacon is from selected country-fed pigs and is specially cured for our trade. Walker and Furrie.*

We acknowledge with thanks a sample of locally grown potatoes, from Mr P. Skellen.

A Paris prophetess predicts that the Prince is to be assassinated. She also states that the Kaiser is to end his days a physical wreck. The number of Germans transported to both the eastern and western fronts since the middle of September is set down at an aggregate of 1,000,000 men. The Queen of the South sailed on Saturday afternoon for Wellington. She goes on the slip there, and is not due back until Friday. A meeting of Mr W. H. Field’s supporters will be held in the Masonic Hall on Friday evening next, at 8 o’clock, when Mr Field will deliver an address. Indies are specially invited. Parcels of clothing for the Belgian Relief Fund have been handed in at the receiving depot, Messrs Levin and Co.’s, Ltd., office, from the following :—Mesdames John Robinson, Barber sent,, Podmore, Maudl, Claris, A. Osborne, Bullard, and Miss Millar,

Mr C. Simmons, wiho took a party to the Trentham races yesterday, had a good run back this morning, doing the journey from Wellington to Levin in two hours, fifty-five minutes. He brought a couple of copies of this morning's Wellington paper, arriving in Foxton at a quarter to eight. A golden opportunity will be given the public of Foxton, commencing on Thursday next, at 1 p.tu., in the Coronation Town Hall supper-room, of securing, absolutely at their own prices, a full assoatment of general drapery, ladies’ and gents’, boots, jewellery, and fancy goods. Every line submitted will be sold to the highest bidder absolutely without reserve. The attendance at the Municipal Pictures on Saturday night was very good, and the programme was one that even the most fastidious could not find fault with, as every item in itself was well worth the price of admission. The star drama, ‘The Brass Bowl,” and the comic, “A Suspended Ordeal,” both received a splendid reception. We have been requested to point out to ratepayers that as the Valuation Department will not grant a revaluation of the whole borough this year, anyone having any grievance against their valuation should at once notify the Town Clerk, for when once the District Valuer completes bis partial revaluation he will not return again this year.

TheN. Z. S. Co’s Ruahine, which left Wellington tor London last Saturday, put back to port early on Monday morning, owing to have sprung a leak. The ferry steamer Wahine went to her assistance, but the Ruahine berthed without assistance. The leak was caused through the red lead and packing, which had been placed in a cargo port in the side of the vessel, having been dislodged. The damage to the cargo, has not yet been ascertained. The carnival held at Shannon yesterday to raise funds lor the local relief funds, was a huge success. Miss Eileen Butler was voted Queen of the Carnival with a majority of 700 votes above her rivals. The sale ot votes at 2d each realised The Queen was crowned by Mr Hensman. The gate receipts totalled and the stalls Mrs Cole won the ladies driving competition and Mr Moynihan was awarded first prize for the best turn-out.