LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 1358, 9 February 1915, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

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

Mr W. F. G. Scott's Whakapai llaxmill, which has been idle for some mouths, will re-commence operations next week.

Mr R. Parkes leaves on a visit to the Old Country in the course of a few days. Mr Geo. Daniels will also be a passenger by the Corinthic. He intends to prosecute his studies aud qualify as an art master.

The body of Thomas Gilmore, drowned in the Waikato near Gorton last Wednesday, was recovered yesterday afternoon. The Right Hon. W. F. Massey will lay the memorial stone of the new Presbyterian Church at Otahubu this afternoon. At the Gisborne races on Saturday, the first horses past the post in three consecutive races were named Multiply, Multiplicity and Multiplication. A local young man who has volunteered for the front, has been offered a horse on condition that some one provides saddle and bridle. Here is a chance for a patriotic citizen.

No trace whatever has been found of Mrs Dixon, who disappeared from the Manawatu Heads on Saturday, January 30th. A diligent search has been kept up since that date, the whole of the beach and sandhills in the vicinity being covered. Mr Gordon Burr, who recently volunteered for service abroad, has received advice from the Defence Department that he has been accepted. He will go into camp at Trentbam on Monday next and will leave New Zealand with the next reinforcement contingent.

There was a good attendance at the Municipal Pictures last night to witness the screening of Dicken’s great masterpiece, “David Copperfield.” The audience followed with deep interest David’s career, and were amply repaid in beholding such wellknown characters as Uriah Heap, Micawber, and Little Emily.

An escort has left V ictoria to take back to that State Arthur Williams, alleged to be a notorious pickpocket, Williams was before Mr D. G. A. Cooper. S.M., at Wellington yesterday, in connection with a charge of theft ot from Robert Lacey at the Moonee Ponds railway station. He was further remanded until Thursday. We are showing a splendid line of ladies “Equity” shoes, guaranteed quality, latest ?lyle. Betty’s Boot Emporium.*

Welcome and copious rain fell throughout the district on Saturday uight and Sunday. The local State school committee will meet ou Thursday evening next.

Mr Hawke, local postmaster, left to-day on his annual leave. Mr Hodgson, assistant postmaster, will take up Mr Hawke’s duties during the latter’s absence. On the fourth page of this issue will be found a continuation ot the description of “An Interesting Motor Tour,” and also other interesting reading matter. Three valuable draught horses belonging to Mr Piri Mahima were run over by a train at Manakau, Wellington-Palmerstou line, early on Friday, and died from the injuries which they received.

At the London rvool sales there was spirited demand for all classes of New Zealand. Parorangi brought i6d and Whakaponi i6d aud Westho i6d and 14/sd. Mr F. H. Meyer, of Foston, was the successful tenderer for the erection of the rew picture theatre in the Square, Palmerston North. Tenders were received from Wanganui, Wellington, and Palmerston N.

“It is not a question whether Australia should send fifty or a hundred thousand men to the front. The only limitation will be th*e number offering who can be equipped and trained and sent.” — Senator Pearce to the Australian Natives’ Association.

Ex-Sultan Abdul Hamid has advised the Young Turks to conclude peace with the Entente ss the only means of preserving Turkey’s independence. He suggests that the Allied Fleet should be allowed to appear at Constantinople. The hearing of the charges of sheep stealing against Robert Guthrie concluded in the Timaru Supreme Court yesterday, having occupied four days. After four hours’ retirement, the jury announced a disagreement, and a retrial was ordered, the date to be fixed within a fortnight. A six-roomed cottage near Feilding, owned by Mr T. Anderson, and occupied by Mr Edlin and family, was totally destroyed by fire early yesterday morning. The family barely escaped, and nothing was saved. The house was insured for ,£4OO in the Commercial Union Office, and the furniture was insured for ,£IOO, and the piano for ,£9O. Fred Kinsella, engaged in the Waihi Gold Mining Company’s Waikino mill, received serious injury to his eye as the result of a pointed steel instrument penetrating the eyeball. The injured man, along with his brother, had passed the medical test, and intended leaving for Trentham camp yesterday. It was his last shift, and the accident occurred within halt an hour of knocking off time.

The committee set up in connection with the appeal for assistance on behalf of Mrs Griffiin and family met on Monday morning, when it was reported that the amount subscribed was about The lists are still open, and subscriptions may be forwarded to the Mayor, Mr A. S. Fasten or left at this office. A further meeting of the committee will be held in the Mayor’s room on Thursday afternoon at 4 o’clock.

The Bainesse road consists of a tew inches of metal on a foundation of sand. Considering the amount of traffic on this road it has stood remarkably well. The road, however, will not stand heavy traffic, evidenced by the cutting up following motor lorry traction. Keeping the county roads in good repair is a costly matter to the local governing body owing to the great distance from the metal area.

“She is more to be pitied than blamed,” said Chief-Detective Boddam in the Wellington Magistrate’s Court yesterday, when a girl 18 years of age was charged with theft. She had taken a wristlet watch valued at £5, and pawned the same for xos. It was her first lapse. Both her parents were dead, and she had no friends. She had 10s coming to her, which she would return to the secondhand dealer. Mr D. G. A. Cooper, S.M., admonished accused, and in entering a conviction, ordered her to come up for sentence when called upon. There will be quite a large number of good things for sale at the garden party in connection with All Saints’ Church, which is to be held to-morrow in the vicarage grounds. Every stall—general, baby work, fancy, handkerchief, produce, sweets —is laden with useful articles, and the ladies have marked all goods at very low prices. Afternoon tea will be obtainable. Mr Betty is bringing his large gratnaphone, and selections will be played during the afternoon. If the weather is bad the sale will be held in the schoolroom, In addition, a beautiful water-colour, “A Study in Dogs’ Heads,” by Mr Healey, will be offered tor sale. Numerous competitions have been arranged, and there is a prospect of a happy afternoon for everyone.

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 (noc 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. Perreau'S dare scones are a very popular dish for afternoon tea. Fresh daily.*

The Commonwealth's official correspondent with the Australasian troops in Egypt states that all the New Zealanders were engaged in the fighting on the Suez Canal, but no Australians.

Some parents are not observing a recent change in the law in relation to attendance of the children at school. Whether possessed of a proficiency certificate or not, the child must now attend until he attains the age of thirteen years, and no child is entitled by reason of possession of a competency certificate of the Sixth Standard to leave school under the age of fourteen years.

Italian papers state that the Turks marching on Egypt number ninety thousand, and there are also twenty thousand Bedouins. It was found necessary to leave the thirty-centimetre (i2-inch) "guns behind, raking only fifteen-centi-metre (6-inch). The main body is at’ Maghatah. Water being carried in tin receptacle is of insufficient quantity, and almost undrinkable.

A valedictory social and dance will be held in St. Mary’s schoolroom on Thursday evening, to bid farewell to a lady member of St. Mary’s choir, who is to be married and leave Foxton. A first-class concert programme has been arranged, refreshments will be provided, and the function will conclude with a dance. Admission is free, and a hearty invitation to be present is extended to all.

Mr Poynton, S.M., gave judgment at Otaki in the case Public Health Department v. Dr. Kerr Hislop, heard at Otaki last Court sittings. The S-M. held that accused could not convicted for not giving notice an infectious disease when he did not become aware of its nature until the infected person had ceased to be his patient, was then out of the house when the decease developed, and was the inmate of a private hospital. The case was dismissed. Security for appeal was fixed at iLI 7s.

The jubilee number of the Wellington Evening Post made its appearance yesterday. Included in the special number was a reproduction of the first issue of the Post. Special articles of historic and reminiscent interest are included and will be read with pleasure by old settlers and the younger generation. The illustrations of old landmarks, now covered with modern buildings, mark the progress of the Empire City during the past half century. We greet “onr great big brother’’ with good wishes for continued prosperity in the future. The Post has ever maintained the highest journalistic traditions and is a great public educator and one ot the most unbiased and authoritative journals in Australasia.

Some time ago we stated that Mr McDonald intended to erect a cheese factory at Himatangi. A meeting of interested settlers was held at Sorensen’s store last week. Fifteen suppliers were present representing about 500 cows, and Mr Vile was in the chair. After a general discussion it was resolved that Messrs Vile, Farmer and Davey act as a committee to arrange with Mr McDonald in drawing up an agreement in regard to getting the guaranteed number of suppliers required, after which the business will be put in operation so as to be ready when the cows come in in the spring. The site will be fixed later subject to the approval of the suppliers. At the Royal on Saturday night the usual big house assembled to witness the sixth instalment of the great serial picture, “Lucille Love.” The chapter projected was no doubt the best yet shown of the series, and depicted Lucille in many unenviable and dangerous positions, and finally circumstances left her—in company with her opponent, Hugo Loubequeon the China sea in an open boat. The conclusion of the film was the signal for much appreciative applause, The programme throughout on Saturday night was very good, and was headed by a pretty and interesting star item, “The Treasure Ship.” The supporting films were all a good lot, including a Topical Budget containing items of much interest in relation to the war. Last night another good programme was shown, the star film “The Tower of Terror,’’ was an interesting drama and was supported by a splendid lot of other films. The programme will be repeated thia evening.