LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 1356, 4 February 1915, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

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

A Wanganui lady during last year took 377 books from the Public Library, all being works ol fiction. A Russian Finn at Wanganui resented being called a German, and frightened his tormentor by firing a revolver. The sequel will be heard in the Magistrate’s Court.

The death occurred at Mataura yesterday morning of one of Southland's earliest pioneers —Mr Hugh Cameron, aged 80 j'ears.

Owing to the local residents not being able to provide lodgings for a teacher, the Waiata school will probably be closed at the end of next week, says the Masterton Times.

“The present summer is the driest we have experienced for twelve years,’’ remarked a Masterton farmer to a Daily Times reporter. “For many years past Wairarapa farmers have had to seek pasturage for their stock in other districts during summer, but never to the extent they have this year, for some twelve years.

The Times Amsterdam correspondent says that a picture was shown in a cinema theatre of the Kaiser visiting bis troops. A murmur ran through the house : “ Ho-v small he's become !” This impression is confirmed by a new and striking portrait. The Kaiser’s features are sharp, the cheekbones prominent, and the nose more aquiline. A naval chaplain who was present at the North Sea fight writes: “The public would have loved to have heard the cries of the men as they loaded the guns : ‘ That’s for Scarborough ! That’s for the baby-killers!” Then they sang ‘ Tipperary.’ Their enthusiasm was intense- For the evening service we had a voluntary attendance on the battery deck, which was crammed with men who realised their gratitude to God.”

A leading Masterton grocer informed a Daily Times representative that butter will probably reach is 6d to is 8d per lb. wholesale during the coming winter. This means that the retail price will be about is qd per lb. The high price will be due to the abnormal trade conditions brought about by the war and the scarcity in some districts owing to the drought. This view is not endorsed by those interested in the butter industry. A letter from Egypt mentions that some of the Australian troops had a uarrow escape from poisoning. During the voyage there was an epidemic on the Euripides resembling ptomaine poisoning. It again broke out in camp, and some alarm was felt. Suspicion fell on a cook, who proved to be a German. His belongings were searched, and amongst them were found large quantities of arsenic. The man was courtmartialled and shot.

A letter received in Christchurch from a member of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force in Egypt, says it was a member of the Australian contingent who was murdered in Cairo for tearing a veil from a Turkish woman's face. The writer said that the body was taken to the Australian camp, which is a sure indication that it was an Australian and not a New Zealander, who paid the utmost penalty for interference with the Turkish woman.

Mr Gordon Petrie, well-known in llaxmilliug circles in this district, and who bought a mill at Te Aroha some time ago, has met with a run ol ill luck. The coal strike and war hampered him for a lime, and then the hemp market took an upward tendency, and he secured a contract at a payable figure. Just after the mill re-started it was destroyed by Ere. There was no insurance. Mr Petrie is a heavy loser, and much sympathy is felt for him. The mill is to be re erected, and we hope Dame Fortune will be kinder to Mr Petrie in future.

On Wednesday .whilst engaged in the search lor Mrs J. Dixon, missing from Manawatu Heads, Constable Sweeney picked up a bottle on the beach about eight miles north of the mouth of the Manawatu River, containing one of the Commonwealth Meteorologist’s charts used for the purpose of indicating the direction of the ocean currents. The bottle was thrown overboard from tha Kaikoura at noon on August 20th, 1914, by Captain A. W. McKellar, latitude 43*57 south, longitude 146*12 east, the vessel being bound from Durban to Auckland. The chart also gives the following details of the conditions at the time the bottle was thrown overboard ; state of wind : calm ; state of sea w.s.w. swell.

The story of a lad’s remarkable death was told at an inquest at Sydney. Deceased (W. C. Trembath), who was nearly nine, years old, went with his father on Boxing Day, wearing a pair of new boots. Father and son were tramping through the bush when the boy complained of the boots hurting him. He took them off, and returned home bootless. A day or two later the father noticed a blister on the lad’s right heel. The boy became ill and died. The post mortem examination of the body revealed that acute inflammation had spread from the heel to the glands of the right groin, and death was due to poisoning from a septic wound of the heel, which was caused through the rubbing of a new boot.

Our bacon is from selected countryfed pigs and is specially cured for our trade. 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.*

A weij assorted supply of English and colonial confectionery at Perreau’s.*

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

A very pleasant afternoon was spent by the Presbyterian Ladies' Guild at the residence of Mrs John Ross yesterday.

A local farmer informs us that the crops in this district, on the whole, are particularly good this year. In most cases they are the best recorded during the past 10 years.

The Queen of the South sailed yesterday morning, and the Awahou last night both hemp laden for Wellington. Both veseles are due back at midday to-morrow with general.

Although ,a continual search has been maintained, no trace has been found of Mrs J. Dixon, missing from the Manawatu Heads since Saturday. The search is still being continued and the south beach is also being patrolled in case the body should be washed up.

The programme at the Municipal Pictures last night was auother of the very high class of film as is usually shown at the Coronation Hall. Eivery item from start to finish was well received by the audience who were more than satisfied with the production. The star film “ Old Reliable ’ ’ was the story of a great sacrifice to save the family honour, and the tale of a degenerate son. It was an immense play of human power and magnificently acted.

A German named Walter Moorraeister, aged twenty-five, was (states the Auckland Star) arrested by the police at Waihi on Sunday last. He had declared himself strongly against the British, and stated that Germany would win, and making similar utterances of an objectionable character. The police decided to arrest him, and he was taken into custody and conveyed to Auckland, to be handed over to the military authorities. His father is superintendent of police at Kcnigsberg. Moormeister was formerly in the employ of the German Government in West Africa.

Perhaps some of the housewives of the district may be able to explain this puzzle, says the Pending Star : —A lady entered two exhibits at the show in the one class. For the sake of convenience we shall call them plum puddings. They were made from* the one mixture and cooked together—in fact, they were twin puddings. Yet, while one did not even get a “commended” the other was awarded the first prize ! We can inform the Star that similar coincidences have occurred in the cookery section at local shows. The only remedy is to restrict the entries to one for each class.

The following notice appeared on the window of a butcher’s shop in Tory street; —“This business will be closed for two months, on account of the high prices of meat. Thanking.my many customers for past support,” etc. It is understood that the retail butchers have lately had more thau one interview with wholesale suppliers, with a view to securing a reduction in wholesale prices, but that no concession—of a size to be transferable to the public—is iu prospect. Meauwhile the high prices iu the local market are cutting off their own trade, as the above notice, and many other similar cases, prove.—Wellington Post.

Mr Frank Lillicrap, of Invercargill, got a shock last week. He had by the evening’s express received word from Wellington that supplies of the new patriotic song, “They’re on their way to Germany,” were now available. Mr Lillicrap telegraphed,” rooon way to Germany.” The censor in Wellington sent an urgent message to his Invercargill office; “Obtain immediate explanation, in writing, from Lilli crap and Co, of their telegram,” Mr Lillicrap had to furnish this. Probably the department is now satisfied that no assistance to the enemy was being given.

The rifle shooting competition between Rifle Clubs in the district for the Fresh Food and Ice Company Cup, will take place on Saturday. The shooting is done on each club’s own range and the club getting the biggest score entitles it to hold the cup for twelve months. The following team has been selected to represent the local club -Ingram, C. Rand, Kirkley, R. Rand, Furrie, Stiles, C. Morgan and Barnard. Emergencies: Senior, G. Barber and H. Hamer. Shooting will commence at 1.30 p.m. sharp, and ammunition will be provided by the club free.

'Says last nighl’s Palmerston Standard The price of bread in Blenheim at present is rod the qlb. loaf. A press representative, in conversation with a business man who has dealings in flour, was given some idea of the profit made by the bakers on the present prices. Up to a few days ago, when a further rise of took place, the bakers were charged xos per ton for their flour, less 7s 3d discount and 5s rod tor sacks returned, or ,£l3 6s nd. A ton of flour produced 650 41b loaves, which at rod (the price at the door), realised £2 7 is Bd. Deducting the £l3 16s id, a profit of 4s 9d remained. This, said the merchant, clearly proved that the millers were not making all the profits. Since the above first appeared in print flour has again risen, and was quoted at £l7 a ton in Palmerston last week.

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

If you are contemplating giving anyone a Xmas present see Thomas Rimraer’s stock—by far the best assorted and best value in town *

A large tangi is at present being held at Poroutawhao, where a well-known Maori named Tatana died a few days ago. A great number of Maoris from other districts are arriving.

Commander Halsey, of H.M.S. New Zealand, telegraphed to New Zealand’s High Commissioner, (Hon. T, Mackenzie) as follows : “All aboard are proud of having represented the Dominion, and receiving its appreciation.’’ In our advertising columns the Town Clerk inserts a notification to the effect that The Municipal Electors Roll is now being prepared and will close on Monday, 15th inst. All persons, married or single (not under the age of 21 years) resident in the Dominion and three months in Foxton, are eligible for enrolment. Forms may be had on application. ,An interesting little scene occurred outside a well-known blacksmith’s shop, says the Wanganui Herald. A German is alleged to have abused the proprietor, and made some very disparaging remarks anent Britishers, with the result that the blacksmith, who is an old man, tackled the German with such effect that a buggy had to be requisitioned to carry the German home. The clothes oft proclaim the man, Heasman’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.*

PERREAU’S date scones are a very popular dish for afternoon tea. Fresh daily.*