LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1317, 29 October 1914, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The unreserved auction sale of drapery at Coronation Hall will be continued on Friday and Saturday. Absolutely without reserve. The recovery of Prince Oscar, the Kaiser’s son, is doubtful* He is suffering from partial paralysis of the vagus nerve caused by the shock of seeing the Turcos kill all the officers of his staff. Owners and trainers are reminded that nominations for all events at the Feilding Jockey Club’s meetffig, to be held In November, close with the secretary to morrow at 8.30 p.m. We are requested to give a final reminder to-day that ratepayers having objection to their properties, should send their complaints in writing to the Town Clerk at once, as there will be no other chance of making objections to the present Valuation Roll for the forthcoming year. A Grand Entertainment will be given in the Masonic Hall on Monday next, November 2nd, at 8 p.m., in connection with All Saints’ Church. Au excellent programme has been drawn up, which contains several items new to Foxton. It is hoped there will be a good attendance.

This week’s New* Zealand Tablet has the following :—“ On Wednesday, October 14th, Miss Agnes Smith, of Foxton, was received into the Brigidine Order by the Very Rev. Dean McKenna, V.G., assisted by the Rev. Father T. Guinane. Miss Smith will be known in religion as Sister Mary Magdalen.” Miss Agues Smith is the youngest daughter of Mr J. N. Smith of Cook Street.

The attendance at the Municipal Pictures last evening was very good considering the inclemency of the weather, and the whole programme was most cordially received. The star film ” Protea the Second” was a most entrancing and exciting play, which carried the audience along with it, as each succeeding scene was depicted, showing fresh villianies perpetrated against the heroine and her would be rescuer. “ The Chicken Chaser ” was one of the most popular comics ever screened locally.

A real good programme was screened at The Royal last night, including a star film by the Vitagraph Company, ‘‘The Threads of Destiny,” a production which fully maintained that company’s reputation. Two films of more than ordinary interest Were those of ‘‘The Big Camp at Hautapu,” depicting the inspection by Sir lan Hamilton of the Territorials during his recent visit, and scenes after the fatal train collision on the Main Trunk railway. With the inclusion of a fine nature film of flowers in the process of blooming, a scenic of Greece, a Topical Budget, and some interesting dramas and amusing comics, a most attractive programme was made up, and fully appreciated by the audience.

The price of bread iu Wellington is 4d per alb, lobf, as iu Auckland, and the president of the Auckland Master Bakers’ Association, Mr A. Ravern, stated on Friday that bread could not be sold profitably at that price when flour was quoted at £ls per ton at Southern ports, this price being equivalent to £l3 17s 6d in Wellington. Mr Ravern stated, however, that the price of bread would probably not be raised in Auckland before the end of the year, as a good deal of flour would be de livered from Australia on contracts during the next two months. Some of this flour was costing only £g per ton landed iu Wellington, and other contracts were being filled at £g 10s, £ lO, and ,£lO 10s.

A new and excellent plan for raising patriotic funds for the war will be carried out by some ladies at the coming show at Palmerston North. They have made arrangements for providing teas and light refreshments on the showground, and no doubt they will receive splendid support from the public who attend the show. Not-only will they supply a want, for in the past it has always been a matter of some difficulty to get refreshments comfortably on the showground, but it will provide an avenue by which all classes can assist the fund at the same time being put to no extra expense in doing so. The old saying, “we must eat to live,” will have to be changed to read, “we must eat to let others live,” for the profits of the undertaking will be devoted to the Prince of Wales’ fund for the poor of Great Britain, Ireland and Belgium. As it is expected that all the tea, milk, eatables, etc., will be presented by kind friends, the venture should result iu a very handsome donation for the funds. The committee will gladly receive any gift, all particulars can be obtained by applying to Mrs Lionel Abraham, Palmerston N., whose telephone number .is 49,

For a few days only, balance of stock to be almost given away. See advertisement. P. Wollerman, opposite Town Hall.*

No need to ask your neighbour the best store for saving money. It’s IGniy’s every time. Gentlemen! Mext time you require a “best hat,” buy the “R. & G.” make—it will style and comfort give vou. Apply local drapers.*

Ask for the famous “Roslyn” Writing Pad every time. Contains 100 onsets fine bank paper, with artistic picture of New Zealand’s wonderland (Rotorua), including photo of a charming Native girl. Only 6d each from local dealers!* We are convinced that we can give you better value for your money than any other store in town. Thomas Rimraer.

A slight earthquake was felt locally just before noon yesterday, and another at 2.35 this afternoon. Maniz, the South African rebel has been completely defeated at Wakamas, He was wounded and fled to German territory. The Queen of the the South v/itH a general cargo from Wellington is expected on Saturday morning.

A private cable received at Hastings reports that Captain Walter Hassell, -f ’.'.e iamptonshire Regiment, tbe youngest son of the late Sir William Russell, was killed in action in France, on 23rd October.

The Government has announced that stricter treatment will be accorded to prisoners of war in New Zealand on the same lines that are meted out to Germau prisoners in Britain.

A naval officer writes that the latest German dodge is to place periscopes on mines, hoping British warships will ram them (mistaking them for submarines), but the dodge has been discovered. The weather conditions yesterday afternoon were not the best for bowling and croquet, and the attendance atThe green was consequently smaller than usual. Afternoon tea was provided by Mesdames Bryant and McColl. Next Wednesday afternoon a croquet tournament will be played on the local lawns, for which Mrs Hislop has donated , a prize. All members desirous of taking part are requested to be on the ground not later than two o’clock, as a start is to be made at that hour.

The monthly sitting of the Magistrate’s Court will be held before MrJ. W. Poynton, S.M. to-morrow. Among the cases set down for hearing, are two charges against a local milkman for alleged breaches of the regulations of the “ Sale of Food and Drugs Act.” There are a number of civil cases, several of which will be defended.

John Hurley, licensee of the Feilding Hotel, pleaded guilty yesterday to five charges of failing to obliterate the duty stamps on beer casks when drawing beer from them. Mr J. W. Poynton, S.M., said the practice opened the way to fraud. On the first charge Hurley would be convicted and fined and on the others he would be convicted and discharged.

Their Excellencies the Governor and the Countess of Liverpool desire it to be known that although in mourning they propose to attend all public functions so far as circumstances permit, having regard to the fact that they have to remain in Wellington for the time being. Last week the Countess received a cable announcing that her brother had been killed in action in France.

It is anticipated that the Ruabine will leave Wellington for London on Saturday. Altogether, 19.000 crates of cheese have been removed from the hold, about 2.000 crates being wet. These are being dried, reconditioned, and reloaded. The leak, which occurred at the meat port on the starboard side of the ship, was due to slight buckling of the door, which did not fit the aperture tightly enough. This door was damaged about a year ago, when the steamer Maori ran into the Rua bine one night at Wellington wharf. The leak was sufficient to admit four or five tons of water hourly under the pressure oLthe sea outside. It was first observed when the vessel was about 18 hours out. The water did not get into the lower holds, where the butler was stowed, and this will not be touched, as ,it is unaffected beyond slight dampness.

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. RETTER Bros, sell boots which they guarantee will keep the wet out. An inspection is invited. Prices to suit all pockets.*