The Manawatu Herald. Tuesday, March 2, 1915. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 1368, 2 March 1915, Page 2

The Manawatu Herald. Tuesday, March 2, 1915. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The local State school attendance shield was won last week by St. 11., with a percentage of 99.5.

The Shannon branch of the New Zealand banners’ Union have generously donated a truck of fat sheep for the relief of Belgian distress.

Stock are beginning to suffer for want of feed on a number of farms throughout the district. The milk supply also shows a considerable falling off. A Wellington record of per lb was made by Abraham and Williams, Ltd., with a fine line of twenty bales of Romney from Mr R. Adamsons, Hokitika, at the sale on Friday.

On the 26th of this month Mr Osborne sent, enters his 90th year. The old gentleman enjoys comparatively good health and displays surprising activity of mind and body.

A further fruitless search was made along the beach and sandhills on Sunday last for the body of Mrs Dixon, The unfortunate woman’s disappearance is still shrouded in mystery. In a number of local households the tank water supply has given out and washing day is put off until the tanks are replenished. In other homes the supply is being carefully husbanded. Glencairn Howell, aged 23 years, sou of the postmistress at Tokaanu, accidently fell into a hot mud hole last week. He was terribly scalded and subsequently succumbed to his injuries. The German Vossische Zeitung states that the prisoners in Germany and Austria include 692,000 Russians, 237,000 French, 19,000 British, and 50,000 Servians. The authorities are increasingly concerned about the feeding of the piisouers. The Methodist Conference at Melbourne on Saturday discussed the Belgian appeal. Several speakers leared that the Germans might confiscate the money sent. The Rev. Mr Cox exclaimed : “ If Germans should, let them be damned !” This was loudly cheered, and was subscribed for the fund in ten

The proceeds of the picture entertainment to be held in the Royal to-morrow night will be given to the Foxton Radies Sewing Guild for the purpose of purchasing maleiial to be made up into garments for ll ~ poor uf Great Britain and Belgium. The guild secretaries have distributed tickets for sale which are reported to be selling freelv.

Among the replies received by the Auckland Recruiting Committee in their recruiting circular was one from Uevonport which reads as follows —“ I am sorry to say that 1 am tco old to serve again. I was 100 years old last August 25th. Now I am in my 101st year ; but I am proud to say that I have five sons and eight grandsons now serving in His Majesty’s forces. I am also very proud to tell you, sir, that I have fought in two wars myself.” 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.* If your order is required in 15 minutes —in half an hour —before dinner—give us a call and it will be there. Walker and Furrie. The famous Roslyn Writing Pads obtainable from all stationers and storekeepers at 6d and is each.* 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.* 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. -1Quality pays always, and Walker and Furrie make it a point to give the best procurable at the price in every line. This has_ made their business the success it is to-dav. Buy at J. M. Kelly’s for Cash Packet Magic Soap, equal to Sun light, 11- pkt. Perreau'S up-to-date tea rooms apopular place for afternoon tea.

The Borough Council will meet this evening. Mr R. Ashmore left for Palmerston to day, where be Is to undergo an operation for appendicitis.

R.W. Bro. T. A. Peterkin, Prov. G.M., will visit the local Mason'? lodge this evening.

A district dairy farmer recently received forty applications for a position to take charge ol a dairy farm.

The death is reported from Patea of an old and respected resident in the person of Mr John Gibson, aged 74 years. Tbe Salvation Army’s War Relief and Emergency Fund, which a week ago stood at reached ,£ 11,000 on Saturday. The Rev. H. G. Kosher, vicar of All Saints, Palmerston, has resigned on account oi the illhealth of members of his family, and is returning to England in May next. Contributions of cakes, etc., for the refreshment department in connection with tbe Horticultural Society’s Show will be thankfully received by the secretary or Mrs Henderson. The funeral of the late Robert Charles Saunders took place on Sunday last. The cortege was followed by deceased’s fellow em ployees and others. The ceremony at the graveside was performed by the Rev Mr Raine, Anglican vicar. The casket was covered by a number of beautiful floral wreaths. The concert to be held in the Coronation Town Hall on the evening of St. Patrick’s Day promises to be one of the best and most varied yet held in Foxton. One of Farmer’s masterpieces, “Gloria,” will be rendered by about forty performers, including a full orchestra. The laughable farce, “French before breakfast,” is to be staged and an effort is to be made in this connection to secure the services of Miss Clara Wilmott to take the leading role. Mr Laery, who has been operator of the Municipal pictures for the past ten months, completed his work in the operating box when the Council transferred the hall to Fuller’s management on Saturday night. Mr Eaery carried out his duties faithfully, and bis courteous and obliging manner won for him tbe keen appreciation of all who had anything to do with the hiring of the Town Hall. His services were at all times ungrudgingly given, and in this connection he will be missed in the future.

By the last English mail, Mr and Mrs Ruscoe, of Foxton, received a brief letter from their second sou Alfred, who is in the Life Guards. He had been in the thick of the fighting from September to November in the Ypres area. He returned to London at Christmas time, The letter to his parents is very brief, in marked contrast to so many others. He also forwarded his mother Princess Mary’s gift box of sweets and one of the Queen’s gifts, a very neat writing companion. The photos of their Majesties and the Princess are included together with the Christmas greetings. The mementoes will be treasured by Mr and Mrs Ruscoe.

The ninth series of the motion picture, “Lucille Love’’ was screened at the Royal on Saturday night, to a large audience. This chapter was one of the best yet shown, and teemed with exciting situations. The ordinary programme was headed by a star item produced by the Notdisk Company, “A Woman’s Way,’’ and was a good story with the notable artistic and technical qualities of Nordisk productions. The remaining items were all of a high standard, and the entertainment was much appreciated. The Borough Council gave up control of the Municipal Pictures after Saturday night’s entertainment, aud Fuller's took over the hall from last night, wheu there was a good attendance of the public who spoke appreciatively of the films screened. The local management will be in the hands of Mr Smith, whose experience with the firm extends over a number of years, Messrs Fullers’ intend that local patrons will share all the good things supplied to their city houses. Mr Knewstubbs will coutiuue to act as custodian.

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

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

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.*