LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1329, 26 November 1914, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

During the last tew days the hemp market has hardened considerably, and prices at present being offered are in excess of those ruling for some time past. We are showing a splendid line of ladies “Equity” shoes, guaranteed quality, latest style. Betty’s Boot Emporium.*

Mr E. J. Gravestock, touring manager for “Buuty Pulls the Strings C 0.,” arrived yesterdav from Wellington to complete arrangements for the Foxton performance.

The recent gifts in the Auckland provincial district in aid of the funds for the relief of the poor of Britain and Belgium include a freehold farm of 229 acres, unencumbered, situated at Monganui. This fine gift has been made by the trustees of the late Mr Henry Littleproud’s estate, and will be sold by auction at an early date.

There is no truth in the rumour that Mr Byron Brown intends to come out as an Independent candidate for the Otaki seat at the forthcoming election. He informed us yesterday that a deputation had waited upon him to stand but he refused. He added that he did not intend to lift a finger in support of either candidate. He had been offered the Westland candidature in the Government interest, but had declined. Mr Richard Lloyd-George and Mr Gwilym Eloyd-George, the two sons of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, have beep gazetted to be second lieutenants in the Territorial Infantry —the 6th (Carnarvonshire and Anglesy) Battalion of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. The Chancellor himself in the days of his youth, when he was 16 years of age was a volunteer, and in the summer of 1882 he was in camp on Conway Marsh, but he never rose above the rank of “private.” A man who began searching anxiously the other day on the pavement in Queen Street, Auckland , and who showed by the great number of matches he wasted that the lost object was something that he valued very highly, soon attracted a crowd. He steadfastly refused to divulge what he was seeking, but the crowd, no doubt thinking that the cause of the search was something well worth finding, were soon helping the distressed searcher, who displayed considerable embarrassment whenever he was asked for a description of the object of the mysterious quest. Eventually, in an extremity of distress, the searcher obtained the services of some cabmen and their lamps, and the search continued with greater diligence than ever. The people, who had been attracted to the scene by the commotion, then began to whisper of sudden attacks of mental aberration, and the man in desperation announced it was one of his false teeth that he had lost. The crowd soon melted away, and left the searcher to continue his quest alone. Farmers and flaxmill employees are recommended our new special waterproof boots. We guarantee them. R. T. Betty.*

For Influenza take W oods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Never fails, 1/6, 2/6.

On page 3 Walker and Furrie tell of some reasons why they get the trade of the most discriminating people.* 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.* We like the R. and G. brand of hats and caps very much, they are so comfortable, light in weight, perfect in style and very durable. Ask your local clothier for the R. and Gbrand evervtime.*

USED MANY OTHERS. “My little boy William used to get frightful attacks of coughing at night,” writes Mr Carpenter, Musgrave Street, North Rockhampton, Q. “Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy was the means of saving me many a sleepless night, tor a couple of doses always relieved him when the coughing came on. Before trying Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy I used many other advertised lines, but nothing gave him the slightest relief.” For sale everywhere.— Advt.

Mr Field addresses a meeting at Moutoa to night.

The Queen of the South arrived to day with a cargo of general merchandise.

The inspector’s examination of the local State school commenced to-day. The St. VI. proficiency examination takes place on Tuesday. Mr W. H. Field addressed wellattended meetings at Oroua Downs on Tuesday night and at Glen Oroua last night. He was accorded sympathetic hearings at each centre.

Mr James T. Hogan, who represented Wanganui in Parliament for six years and was defeated by Mr Veitch at last election, has announced his candidature for Wanganui seat as a supporter of the Liberal Party. He opposes Mr Veitch (LiberalLabour) and Mr Fred Pirani (Reform). The front of the Town Hall presented a very animated appearance this morning. Vehicles and pedestrians were arriving with exhibits for the Spring Show, which opens this afternoon. Inside the Hall the stewards were kept busily employed in setting out the exhibits in the various classe«. Competitors this year represent a wider area than ever before, which is evidence of the growing popularity of the Society. The local postmaster informs as that the induction of the telephone wires cannot he overcome until the metallic circuit is complete. The engineer informs Mr Hawke that the delay is caused by nonarrival of the annunciator, held up on account of the dislocation of shipping. The installation will be completed immediatly on arrival of the annunciator or distributing board. We hope this explanation will be satisfactory to ; those who are complaining of the present induction.

A horse was killed in an unusual manner at Tikorangi (15 miles from New Plymouth) last week. The animal was tethered close to several bee hives, and became irritated by the continuous humming of the bees. In its restlessness it upset several of the hives, with the result that it was attacked by the angry bees, and so badly stung that it died. People who were attracted by the maddened animal’s cries, tried to get it clear, and were themselves stung in their efforts, which came too late to be of use.

An important meeting of the Otaki No-License Council was held at Levin yesterday afternoon. Delegates were present from all parts of the electorate, and among those present was the Rev. J. Dawson, N,Z. Alliance Secretary. The Rev. Mr Randerson (president) occupied the chair. Statements made on the public platform by Mr J. Robertson, M.P. in connection with his absence from the House during the division on the vital clause of the Licensing Bill, and the correspondence in connection with same was fully discussed, and a select committee was appointed to place the matter before the public. At the Royal last night, the star item, “The Curse oi War,” aroused considerable expectation among the audience, in view of its connection with the film, “King of the Air,” which met with much appreciation some little time ago. “The Curse of War” was a drama mounted and coloured in typical Pathe style, and contained stirring spectacular scenes, also demonstrating the destructive use of the aeroplane in modern warfare. The story upon which the production was based was in itself somewhat simple, but the elaborate completeness of the various scenes lent quality to the picture. The Thanhouser Company were responsible for a nice little drama based on the well-known poem, “Guilty or Not Guilty?”; a Gaumont Graphic, contained many items of topical interest; “Lawyer Quince” was a sound comedy ; and the rest of the films were of usual high merit. 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.* Ask for the famous “Roslyn” Writing Pad every time. Contains 100 sheets 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*