LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 1353, 28 January 1915, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

All accounts owing to the Hk k.vi.d have now been rendered, and the proprietor would esteem as a favour an early settlement of same.

A grey cob pony, with trap, is advertise! for sale cheap. There was a good and appreciative audience at the Municipal Pictures last night, the programme screened being quite up to the usual high standard.

Both candidates for Dunedin Central seat, Messrs Statham and Muuto, have addressed meetings and received good and encouraging hearings. Great interest is being taken in the contest. High prices continue to rule for mutton and beef in Southland, and at Tuesday’s Wallncetovvn stock sale ,£3l was paid for a fat bullock, the weight of which was estimated at anything between 1,300 and 1,400 ibs. Ou the fourth page of this issue will be found an interesting article describing a motor tour from Palmerston N. to Palmerston N., via Napier, Rotorua and Gisborne ; also the railway timetable for Poston-Palmerston trains, and the Palmerston N. timetable, which should prove of value to our readers.

At the Salvation Army Hal! this evening, Major Colvin, editor of the War Cry, will deliver a lecture on the ‘‘Human Touch,” of the Army. After the lecture, there will be a coffee supper. The price of admission is one shilling. Major Colvin was one of the Army’s social ramifications, throughout the world. His address should be both interesting and educational.

Three bundles of notes, totalling a considerable amount and the proceeds of a property sale, were left by a lady on a chair at a Dargaville theatre after a picture performance. The fact that they were missing was not noticed until the lady arrived home. Karly on Sunday morning the caretaker was interviewed, but he announced that he had seen nothing of the missing treasure. As an afterthought, however, the caretaker walked down the body of the hall to the chair indicated, and there, sure enough, were the rolls, just as they had been left. Statements have been published regarding the alleged murder of a member of the Expeditionary Force in a low house in Cairo. It is said also that another member of the Force, who, while making merry in Cairo, pulled the veil from the face of a Turkish woman, was stabbed to death on his way back to the camp, Officers of the troopship Orari, which has just returned from Alexandria, could give no information as to the accuracy of these statements. Captain Weston told a reporter that when he was ashore at Cairo the New Zealanders appeared to be behaving themselves very well. He had seen misbehaviour by Australians, but New Zealanders were taking good care of themselves, and not getting into trouble.

A. special meeting o' the Foxton Borough Council was held on Tuesday evening to fix the statutory half-holiday for the current year, and to deal with a notice of motion by Cr Chrystall to the effect that the motion authorising the lease of the Cemetery Reserve at ,£9 plus rates be rescinded. There were present: The Mayor (Mr G. H. Stiles), and Crs Coley, Kempster, Chrystall, Henderson, Read and Speirs. An apology for absence was received from Cr Freeman. On tbe motion of the Mayor, seconded by Cr Colay, it was decided that Wednesday be the statutory half-holiday for the current year. The motion passed at a previous meeting relative to the leasing of the Cemetery Reserve was rescinded and the following passsd, moved by Cr Chrystall and seconded by Cr Henderson : That tbe Town Clerk be empowered to lease the Cemetery Reserve for seven years for £S> per annum, plus rates,

When a number of the men who have returned from Egypt applied at the Defence Office at Auckland for their pay, enquiry was made of the Defence Department in Wellington, and a reply was received as follows: —“These fortyfive discharged men can receive no consideration. They have failed in their duty as soldiers. Cabled information from Sir A. J. Godley states that they have been discharged. You may pay them up to the day of their leaving EgyptIf they are dissatisfied they can claim individually on the paymaster in Wellington." The military authorities state that ten of the men discharged for misconduct were punished for such offences as drunkenness, disobedience of officers, and threatening behaviour to officers. Refusing inoculation against typhoid was tantamount to disobeying orders.

On page 3 Walker and Fume tell of some reasons why they get the trade of the most disciiminating people.*

We are showing a splendid line of ladies “Equity” (shoes, guaranteed quality, latest style. Betty’s Boot Emporium.*

Our bacon is from selected country-fed pigs and is specially cured for our trade. Walker and Furrie .*

The Clothes oft proclaim the man. Ffeasman’s tailoring is the last word in style and finish. Select your suitings now for the festive season to save disappointment. A wide range of summer materail. ■

Ferre A Li’s date scones are a very popular dish for afternoon tea. Fresh daily.*

The State schools throughout the district re-open on Monday next, February ist. The Queen of the South sailed ' ior Wellington this morning with hemp, and is due back on Saturday morning with general. We are pleased to report an improvement in the condition of Mrs Furrie seur., who was taken ill while on a visit to her daughter at Wanganui.

A party, comprising five members of the Westport Chamber of Commerce, arrived at Christchurch from Westport via Nelson and Marlborough, having traversed the distance (487 miles) in 24 hours’ actual travelling time in a fully loaded motor car.

Country farmers state that the number of “ swaggers ” about this year is greater than for many years past. One of this class of gentry, a comparatively young man, who was bemoaning the fact that work was scarce, was acked why he did not go to the war. He replied : “ What, go and fight for the ‘ cockies ’? Not me !”

Five persons charged with trading on Sunday were before the Christchurch Court yesterday. They were convicted and discharged. It is stated that the defendants were under the impression that as they sold soft drinks they could remain open. They are the first cases of the kind heard in that city.

Telegrams received by the Prime Minister as to quantities of wheat held by persons interested in the trade show that the holdings are very small. Here are some of a batch received yesterday:—(t) 32 bushels, (2) S 5 bushels, (3) nil. (4) 100 bushels, (5) nil, (6) 400 sicks (that is a farmers’ co-operative company), (7) 150 bags for towl wheat (another farmers' co operative company), (8) nil, (9) 400 sacks, (10) 233 bushels.

Some surf bathers were treated to a little mild excitement last evening. A black looking object was seen in the surf by a bather who gave the alarm. Further investigation disclosed several stingarees of fair size. The shoal was tackled and a fair-sized specimen captured and dispatched. Bathers should keep a sharp look out lor these flatties as they can inflict a nasty wound with the tail, fang or sting.

It has been reported that Sir John Millais’s grandson, who was the original ‘ ‘Bubbles, ’’ has been killed in Belgium. It was BrevetMajor George Millais James, of Buffs, who was unfortunately killed, but Willie James, who is now commander of the battleship Oueen Mary, and is the original of the famous picture, is still alive. He visited New Zealand some years ago, and made many friends here. “We are a sporting nation and

fond of our games, but our one thought at the present time should be bow can we assist in bringing the war to a speedy and successful conclusion,” said Colonel J. H. Hume at Auckland, when addressing the members of the National Reserve. ” I regret to say,” he added, ” that the crowds which congregate round a news board are often larger when the results of some race meeting is posted up than when some item of European war news is published.”

The meaning of lea power is rather vividly brought out by the fact that, so far as our Board of Trade is aware, there are only 10 Germau merchant ships plying their business in all the seas of the world. Nearly 90 per cent, of the enemy’s tonnage is positively known to be captured, detained, or shut up in its own or neutral harbours, while on the British side the corresponding percentage is 2.9, With these figures before it, the meanest intelligence ought to be able to realise “what the Navy is doing.” The German War Office, in its anxiety for copper and ammunition ingredients, certainly knows.

There was another large and appreciative audience at “The Royal" last night, when another very excellent programme was screened. The star feature was “Our Helpless Millions Saved" and was indeed a very picturesque and exciting drama and held the audience spell-bound as the different incidents were screened. The story was of a young naval lieutenant who saved London from destruction by destroying a huge German conspiracy, and how he accomplished this was a magnificent piece of acting and at the conclusion was greeted with loud applause. The other items comprised of dramas, comics and a pretty scenic was of equal merit and taking the programme on the whole it was of a most interesting and entertaining nature and right up to the high standard that is alwaj's maintained at “ The Royal.’’

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 £4 10s.*

For Children’s Hacking Cough at night, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. 1/6. 2 16.

For Cash at kelly’s: bibs, sago for 1/-. 61bs. tanioco for 1 /-.

Ask for the famous “Roslyit” 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, Onlv 6d each from local dealers.*

For Influenza take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Never fails, 1/6“ 2/6.

Oa a charge of dynamiting fish in the Waitaki River. Edward Dormer was fined £5 and costs £5.

The Fife and Work Committee of the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand decided to urge members to adopt mid-day intercession in connection with the war.

The monthly sitting of the Magistrate’s Court will be held tomorrow. Among the cases set dowu for hearing is one of alleged theft and also one for alleged assault.

F. C. Porter, the well-known jockey was seriousty injured when riding Lady Oldwyu in the Maiden Hack Scurry at the Wairoa races. No hope is entertained lor his recovery.

A telegram from Hokitika slates that the continued wet weather is interfering with haymaking, and affecting the winter feed for stock. The butter aud cheese factories are in full work, but the output will not be in advance of last season’s.

The Carterton News says that a remarkable coincidence occurred over the demise of the late Mrs Dew. Both she and her husband, who predeceased her, were 70 years of age at their death, they both died on a Thursday, at the same hour (10.30 p.m.) and both are buried in section 74. A further batch of cases in connection with a New Year's Eve riot in Gisborne, when a German pork butcher’s shop was raided, was heard on Tueseay. Several convictions with Cues up to were recorded. The Magistrate said defendants could consider themselves lucky that they had not been charged with manslaughter, seeing that there were women and children in the premises. At the Christchurch Police Court, Florence Neville, a married woman, was charged with shop-lifting. The evidence disclosed that the woman had abstracted articles from a counter, and gave them to her child, aged nine years. When questioned, the child, at the mother’s request, said it was the thief. The woman was convicted and ordered to come up for sentence when called on. and the child was sent tola receiving home. The sailors of the Dutch trawler Erica, which witnessed the recent naval battle in North Sea, narrate that the British fire was somewhat slower than the German, but was tar more efficient. Every shell appeared to hit the right place. The Blucher was quickly disabled. Her crew sang patriotic songs while she was foundering. When the Blucher disappeared the British boats rescued numerous survivors under the enemy s relentless fire. The damaged Gerraau ships had their rudders disabled.

The anniversary of the proclamation of British sovereignly in New Zealand will he celebrated at Auckland to-morrow. The arrival at the Bay of Islands on January 29, IS4O, of Captain Hobson is an event of _ great moment in the history of New Zealand. The following day, Captain Hobson met the British subjects resident in the district at Kororareka, and to them read the Royal Coramis'-iou under the great seal, extending the limits ot the colony of New South Wales to embrace the islands of New Zealand.

The London Daily Chronicle says Sir David Beatty’s naval victory is an act of justice against the baby-killers as well as an act of war. Kverybody rejoiced when voti Muller was saved from the Emden, and regretted von Spec was drowned in the Palklaads fight, but there is no such sentiment for the baby-killers for whose crime the old and stern naval justice would have exacted repayment at the yard-arm. ihe Daily Mall declares that the moral superiority passes decisively to Britain. The children of Drake and Nelson have lost none of their ancestors’ valour and seamanship. “Will you allow me to compliment New Zealand on the generous and brave policy pursued by its Government and Parliament ever since the great shadow of war fell upon us,” remarked Mr Alfred Deakin, formerly Prime Minister of Australia, who visited Auckland on Monday on his way to the Panama Pacific Exposition, where he will represent the Commonwealth. “Australians everywhere have watched with admiration the splendid response made by your people. Whatever happens, the manner in jvhich New Zealand, and perhaps, I might here be pardoned for adding the Commonwealth, has risen to the occasion, will have deeply impressed the nations at present engaged in the greatest war of all the centuries,”

It is somewhat surprising (says the chairman of the Wanganui Education Board in his monthly report), in view of the fact that on each candidate’s entrance form, the head teacher certifies that the candidate has a reasonable chance of obtaining a scholarship, that only 64 out of i 54 candidates presented (41.. S P e ( cent) were successful. To qualify for a pass a candidate must obtain pot less than 75 marks in English (maximum 300), not less than 5° m arithmetic (maximum 200), and a total of not less than 400 on the whole examination (maximum Soo). An analysis ot the marks showed that eleven candidates tailed in English, 30 in arithmetic and that of the 90 who failed in the examination not one gained 50 per cent, of the maximum marks One school presented i‘\ candidates. Five of these were absent, and the rest failed to pass.

Hedgehogs are becoming fairly plentiful in various parts of the Ashburton County, and especially round Ashburton itself these peculiar little animals are frequently encountered, We direct attention to a special auction sale of furniture, produce, live and dead stock, etc., to be conducted by Messrs Mouuseyaud Co., on Monday next at Nye’s yards. Further entries may be left at this office.

We have been asked to direct attention to the fact that certain motor cars are being driven at an excessive speed through Main St., and that the local authority should erect speed limit warnings to motorists on the arterial roads leading through the borough.

A fire at Bruunerton on Tuesday destroyed the Buck’s Head Hotel, Niramo’s general store, the Borough Council offices, the Druids’ Lodgeroom, and Armstrong’s store aud bakery premises. The total damage is estimated at “Worker’s Wife" writes as follows :—“Seeing that the price of bread is at the top price in Foxtou, consumers should see that they get the full all) in weight.” We may point out that bakers must carry registered scales ou the carls and those who question the weight of bread can see that the loaf draws the balance. Mr F. V. Lethbridge, ex-M.P. for Oroua, died on Tuesday morning after a lengthy illness and an operation for appendicitis. He was a member of Parliament for nine years and had occupied many public positions, including the Mayoralty of Feilding. He was also a member of the Wanganui Education Board. The funeral of the late daughter of Mr and Mrs R. J. Thompson took place yesteu 1 iy. Mr P. G. Jackson, headteacher, represented the Slate school, and Mr F. Woods the school committee. The Rev W. Raine officiated at the graveside, -The casket was covered with a number of flora! tributes from sorrowing friends. Mr W. Mclntyre who was killed at Wanganui on Sunday through being run over by a motor waggon, was well known locally having been driver on the Foxton-Sansou tram for a number of years. lie left the district about iS mouths ago and has since resided at Wanganui, where he was employed by the Borough Council. He leaves a widow and seven children.

A correspondent ot one of the London daily papers at Copenhagen, speaks of a report from Hamburg to the effect, that two unusually large snhunu lues have been completed for the German Navy and are making trial trips at the month of the Kibe. According to the report these submarines are four times the size of any existing vessels ot this type, with a radius of action which will enable them to keep at sea for 40 days without having to replenish their oil tanks and stock of stores, or even have recourse to the submarine render. This would mean a submarine running into the thousands of tons displacement. Such vessels will be built, and at no very distant date. It is quite conceivable that, in view of the enormous otlensive power of such a craft, the Germans may he springing a surprise in under water craft similar to that which they gave with the i6-iu gnus in siege artillery. A well assorted supply of English and colonial confectionery at Perreau’s.*

Buy at j. M. Kelly’s for Cash Packet Magic Soap, equal to Sun light, I;- pkt.

PERREAU'S up-to-date tea rooms a popular nlace for afternoon lea.*