LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 1357, 6 February 1915, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

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

The final results of the Dunedin Central election will be declared on Monday. Mr J. M. Kelly notifies cash list of groceries which every housewife should peruse. The prices include delivery. Canvasser will call for orders. It is rumoured that in the event ot another election taking place for the Hawke’s Bay seat, Mr F. M. B. Fisher will enter the contest iu place of Mr H. M. Campbell, as the Government nominee.

Mr W. A. Low, the well-known theatrical manager, arrived yesterday to make arrangements for the appearance of the Humpty Dumpty Pantomime Company at the Coronation Hall next Saturday night. Jane Owen Trilford, a married woman, while’milking atOkaiawa on Thursday evening, was seized with a coughing fit and expired shortly alterwards. Deceased, aged forty-two years, had never previously complained of illness. The old style of cottage with bay window and projecting verandah is giving place to the bungalow design. Wanganui possesses some of the best designed bungalows in the Dominion, and the contrast with the old-fashioned architecture is very marked.

The Arbitration Court will probably resume its sittings about the middle of this month. A 1 ready about a dozen disputes have been referred to the Court, including an applicatiou by the Manawatu Flaxmills Employees’ Union for a new award.

The death took place at Wellington yesterday of Mr Morris Fox, actuary to the Government Insurance Department, aged 57 years. In 188 S, the late Mr Fox was appointed assistant actuary under Mr F. W. Frankland, and two years later was ..appointed to the full position. In our advertising columns the Town Clerk inserts a notification to the effect that The Municipal Electors Roll is now being prepared and will dose 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 lor enrolment. Forms may be had on applicatiou.

The sixth series of that remarkable picture, “Eucille Love,” will be shown at the Royal to-night. We understand that this is one of the most exciting series of this great picture. As usual the programme will commence at 7.45 o’clock. As the difficulty of providing seats becomes greater each week, patrons should make a point of being there in good time. “The delivery of mail matter to the officers and men of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force is going to be a very difficult matter, and involve a lot of disappointment unless senders address articles with the greatest exactitude,’’ says the Wellington Chief Postmaster (Mr A. P. Drydeu) in a letter to the editor of this journal. Mr Dryden goes on to say that, with a view to assisting the public, the Department is issuing a printed list of specimen addresses, a copy oi which will be exhibited at every post office in the Dominion. Yesterday afternoon Mr Wai lis accompanied by a boy, was driving along Patrick Street at a fairly brisk pace when a dog rushed out and frightened the horse, causing it to swerve, and the trap was precipitated into the drain at the side of the road near Mr Neylon’s property. When the vehicle overturned the boy was thrown clean over the fence, but fortunately escaped without injury. Mr Wallis sustained a very slight injury to bis foot. One of the shafts of the trap was broken, but otherwise no damage was done. The Ladies’ Guild of All Saints’ Church is holding a garden party in the vicarage grounds, Avenue Road, on Wednesday next. The proceeds are in aid of the church funds. Amongst the attractions will be the following stalls:— General work, baby clothes, fancy work, sweets, handkerchief, produce. A large number of useful articles will be offered for sale at very modest prices. Of course, there will be afternoon tea at the usual price. Different competitions have been arranged so that old and young may find amusement, after the distraction of buying, with the possibility of winning a prize.

The sunlit isles of the summer sea Gleamed gay in the waters blue ; But the heart ot the man was ill at ease. And his face of pallid hue : But his soul revived when a boat arrived, With a cargo of life renewer; And he laughed like a boy—he was full of joy, When he’d taken Woods’ Peppermint Cure. For Cash at kelly’s; bibs, sago for l/-, bibs, taoioco for I/-, We are showing a splendid line of ladies “Equity” shoes, guaranteed quality, latest style. Betty’s Boot Emporium.* Buy at J. M. Kelly’s for Cash Packet Magic Soap, equal to Sun light, I/- pkt. Perreau’s date scones are a very popular dish for afternoon tea. Fresh daily.*

The “Taniora” will leave the wharf for the Heads at 2 p.tn. tomorrow returning from the Heads at 5 p.tn. On the fourth page of this issue « will be found a continuation of the 4 article on an interesting motor trip, contributed by “G. 0.8.” An election petition was lodged on Wednesday against Mr Vernon Reed’s return for the Bay of Islands seat. The petition alleges bribery. Mrs Woods would be pleased to receive gifts for the tea stall at the garden party to be held at the Anglican vicarage on Wednesday next.

A miniature bale of hemp, the work of Mr H. McKegney, is on view iu Mr Ball’s shop window’. It is a very skilful piece of work. The borough workmen have completed the asphalting of the footpaths in Clyde Street. We understand it is the Council’s intention to complete other footpaths in a similar manner. MrC. K. Mackay, of Wanganui, has been assigned by the Crown as counsel to defend Arthur Rottman, the young German who has been indicted on a charge of triple murder at Ruahine. A male child, alive and about six weeks old, was discovered in the hollow of a tree on the river Avon, near Dallington bridge. Tbe foundling was not affected by its experience, and was taken to a maternity home. xMr E. Healey has painted a fine study, iu water colours, of two dogs’ beads, and has presented same to All Saints’ Ladies’ Guild for disposal in aid of the church funds. Tbe Awahou, hemp laden for Wellington, sailed last night, and is due back to-morrow with general. The Queen of the South is also due to morrow from Wellington with general.

The services in connection with the Methodist Church will be conducted to-morrow, both morning and evening, by the Rev J. Crawford. A service will be taken at the Beach in the evening by Mr M. H. Hamilton.

A horse in a milk cart at the Moutoa creamery bolted yesterday morning, the cart turning turtle in the middle of the road near the creamery entrance. A few battered cans was the only damage done.

Persons using the telephone should be careful to ascertain whether they have the right connection before letting off in terms of endearment. An amorous individual’s familiarity was fired through a wrong channel this moruiug.

We are pleased to be able to report that a satisfactory response is being made to the appeal on behalf of the Griffin Fund. Donations may be left with the Mayor, Mr A. S. Easton (treasurer) or at this office. Several lists are also in circulation. A meeting of the committee will be held in the Mayor’s room on Monday at 10.30 a.m, and anyone interested is invited to be present. The question has been raised as to whether the votes recorded by the members of the Expeditionary Forces under the special Act passed last session will be computed in connection with the Duuedin Central by-election. The answer is distinctly “No.” That Act was only passed for the purpose of the general election, and it is now non-existent.

The services at All Saints* Church to-morrow will be conducted by the vicar. In the evening the service will take the form of Intercession for the War. All offertories throughout the day are for the general church fund. The attention of parents is drawn to the fact that the Sunday school re-opens to-morrow. The prizegiving in connection with the Sunday school will take place on Thursday next in the schoolroom.

“I don’t vote prohibition,” said a local resident in conversation with us the other day, “but I can tell the ‘cold water party’ how to come as near to it as it is possible in my opinion. Make ‘shouting’ a criminal offence. I would never think of going into a pub and having a drink on my own—‘a Jimmy Woodser’ and there ate hundreds like me, No-liceuse isn’t any good,” continued our informant, “I was in a No-license area a little time ago and could have swum in whisky.”

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 G* brand evervtime.*

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

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

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

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.* Farmers and flaxmill employees are recommended our new special waterproof boots. We guarantee them. R. T. Betty.* Wanted—The people of Foxtou 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 Influenza take Woods’ Great Pepnermint Cure. Never fails, 1/6. 2/6.

A fire early yesterday morning destroyed portion o£ the Foxton Cordage Company’s Kaku flaxmill, near Manakau. The mill had been idle for some time, and the origin of the fare is not known. The loss is covered by insurance. The services in the Presbyterian Church to-morrow will be conducted both morning and evenby the minister, Rev. J. M. Thomson, M.A. The Sabbath school will re-open at 2.30 p.m.

It Mr Munro is elected for Dunedin Central the state of parties will be even. If Mr Statham emerges victorious, the Government will have 41 followers and the Opposition 39. However, until the four election petitions that have been filed are disposed of further conjecture is useless.

H.M.A.S. Australia has again notched a success. Reuter’s Buenos Aires correspondent reports that the Australia sunk a German auxiliary cruiser of the Woermaun line off Patagonia, South America. The crew of the sunken Woermann liner were conveyed to the Falklands. Alexander Baden-Powell Paterson, aged 15, died suddenly at Dunedin as the result of an injury to the head while playing with other boys. It is not known whether he fell or was struck on the head, but it is apparent that he died from an injury to the brain.

Patrons at the Municipal Pictures last evening were enlivened with a bright and attractive programme. The star drama, “The Mystery of the Stolen Documents,” was a most absorbing and mystifying film, puzzling the audience as to who was the real culprit who committed the theft. On the whole the prvgrarame was of that most excellent character which is always maintained at the Coronation Town Hall, as is evidenced by the marked appreciation that is shown by the audience.

In conversation with a Beach resident touching the disappearance of Mrs Dixon, who has been missing since last Saturday, the opinion was expressed that her body would be found in the sand hills. Our informant’s theory is that she walked several miles along the beach, A woman’s footprints were traced on Saturday for several miles along the beach. She then probably struck inland and became exhausted. Had she gone into the sea, her bonnet, umbrella, handbag or some other evidence would ere now have been washed ashore. In fact, her body would have washed up within a mile or so of the spot where she entered the water. In order to reach the ocean current her body would have to be carried out by the river. A thorough search is being continued along the beach on either side of the river but up to the present without success.