LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 1370, 6 March 1915, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The N.Z. Press Association has just completed its annual meeting, at Tlmaru.

A public meeting is to be held at Shannon next week, to consider what steps shall be taken for the assistance of the Belgians.

Rottman, the condemned murderer of the M’Cann family, will be hanged at the Wellington Terrace gaol, at 8 o’clock on Monday morning. A man named Charles James Ward, of Takapau, died suddenly on the Palmerston railway station at 12,30 yesterday afternoon. Pie leaves a wife and three children, and was proceeding to Morrinsville. The services at All Saints’ Church to-morrow will be lound in another column- The offertories throughout the day are for the Melanesian Mission. The country service will be at Oroua Downs.

Our Moutoa correspondent writes; Eddie, youngest sou of Mr and Mrs Fifth, Whitauuui, who underwent an operation for blood poisoning is to undergo another operation to day, his condition is critical.

A poll of Christchurch ratepayers was taken on Thursday on a proposal to revert to the system of striking the general rate on capital values in place of the existing system of rating on unimproved values. The proposal was lost by 1929 votes to 2080.

Several mouths ago a married woman, Mrs Jean Parsons, of Patutahi, Gisborne, was struck by a bullet from a pea-rifle, the aflair being quite accidental. The Court has awarded her £6O damages from the owner of the rifle.

Mr G. Huntley has donated a quantity of potatoes to be disposed of in aid of the Belgian Fund, and Messrs Walker and Furriehave consented to sell same. They will be sold in quantities to suit purchasers. The services in the Presbyterian Church to-morrow will be conducted both morning and evening by the minister, Rev. J. M. Thomson, M.A, The children’s portion from Pilgrim’s Progress will be given as usual In the morning. The Sabbath school will be held in the afternoon. Walker and Furrie have an assortment of cheeses of superior quality and invite the public to sample them. 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.

At J. M. Kelly’s: Fresh Dairy Butter lid, per lb., 2lb. for 1/9, for Cash.

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.' i-

The price of the 41b loaf has been raised at Dunedin 'to rod as from Monday next. Despite the stormy weather on Thursday night, a number of seaside residents attended the Anglican service at the Beach, conducted by the Rev Mr Raine.

The employees of the Noupariel Cycle and Motor Company, of Palmerston N., held a very enjoyable picnic and sports at the local seaside on Wednesday last, Thursday night’s tide was th e highest experienced for some year 3 past, the water reaching almost up to the cottages on the river foreshore.

A mammoth jelly fish was washed up on the river beach near Mr Clelaud’s store on Thursday. It measured over two feet in diameter, and bad a purple fringe.

The services in connection with the Methodist Church will be conducted to-morrow as follows : Foxlou tt a.rn. and 7 p.m. Rev. J. Crawford, and the Beach 7 p.m. Mr Smith. The Minister of Finance announces that Mr W, Reece, of Christchurch, has been appointed a director ot the Bank of New Zealand, as successor to the late Hon. T. Fergus. It is officially announced that the Hon. W. H. Herrles has been given the portfolios of Marine and Customs held up till January 12th last by Mr F. M. B. Fisher and since the latter’s resignation by the Prime Minister.

We are reliably informed that there is a movement afoot to ask the Government to acquire a district property for closer settlement purposes. The land comprises one of the finest areas for dairying purposes in the North Island. Messrs W. H. Field M.P., C. B. Aston, R. W. MWilly, M. Maxtou and W. I. Shanley were to have made an attempt to cross the Tararuas from the Greytown side, weather permitting, at daybreak this morning. The patty hope to reach Otaki to morrow night. The case of Donovan v. the King, which was to have been heard in the Dunedin Supreme Court this mouth, has been settled for It was a claim lor damages, arising out of a collision between two railway engines at Dunedin as the result of which plaintiff’s husband, a fireman, was killed.

The Moutoa public school held a very successful -picnic and sports on Dr. Hall’s property on Friday, Mr J. Galland, the headmaster, who was ably assisted by the committee, were indefatigable in their efforts, and the function proved very enjoyable. Mr Rees won the manied men’s race, and Mrs Bryant the married ladies’ race.

A flaxmiller informs us that there is’a little unrest among some of the flaxcutters, who are demanding an increase on cutting rates. In one particular, certain cutters refused to work unless an increase of is per ton was conceded, which the miller contended was not justified under the circumstances. The mider concerned did not anticipate any trouble in overcoming the difficulty. The sum of £ls 4s 6d was taken at the benefit picture entertainment in aid of the Foxtou Women’s Sewing Guild, at the Royal Theatre on Wednesday night. This will enable the ladies to buy a large quantity of material to be made up into garments for the poor of Great Britain and Belgium. Similar entertainments will be given once a mouth for the same object. The Manawatu County engineer reported at last meeting that the Palmerston-Foxton road is being greatly damaged by motor lorries trading between Foxton and Palmerston. Heavy loads of merchandise are being taken inland, and fibre is'being carried on the return trip. Unless something is done to regulate the weight of loads, a large expenditure will have to be faced to put the road in order.

We have received a copy of Sir James Wilson’s interesting book, “Old Rangitikei,” which deals with the early settlement of the adjoining county. It is a fine record of the stirring pioneering days, and should be read with interest by the younger generation- It is matter for regret to think that the young people are growing up iu ignorance of the early history oi the districts in which they live. “Old Rangitikei" should be iu every school library throughout this district.

A woman named Minnie Neill, was arrested at Wellington on Thursday on a charge of drunkenness. She appeared to be quite well during the night, but about 8 o’clock yesterday morning she became unwell, and was seized with a fit in the cells. She received immediate attention, and it was discovered that she had swallowed her false teeth. Without any delay the woman was removed to the Hospital, where an operation was performed to remove the teeth. While under the anaesthetic the patient collapsed and died.

We are showing a splendid line of ladies “Kquity” shoes, guaranteed quality, latest style. Betty’s Boot Emporium,* If your order is required m 15 minutes—in half an hour—before dinner—give us a call and it will be there. Walker and Furrie. Farmers and flasmill employees are recommended our new special waterproof boots. We guarantee them. R. T. Betty.* Gentlemen! Next tune you require a “best hat,” buy the “R. & G.” make—it will style and comfort give you. Apply local drapers.*