LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 1371, 9 March 1915, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr A. Hawke, local postmaster, who has been on holiday leave, resumed duty yesterday.

The small bird nuisance has been a greater pest to orchardists in this district this year, than in previous years.

The local State school attendance shield was won last week by Standard 1., with a percentage of 9S. The tender of the C. M. Ross Company Ltd., has been accepted for the supply of drapery and furnishing for the Palmerston Hospital and Old People’s Home for the current year.

Addressing the jury in a libel action at the Christchurch Supreme Court, Mr Justice Denniston stated that there was a great tendency at the present time on the part of people libelled in a newspaper to immediately see what they could get out of the paper by asking for punitive damages. People, however, w'ere not entitled in a libel action to come to court for the purpose of making money out of it. A strong case must be established before punitive damages were awarded.

Wheat has not been tried to any great extent in the Manavvatu district, but the magnificent crop which the manager of the Wereroa Experiment Farm has grown this year has proved plainly that the district is a wheat growing one. In view of this, Mr W. H. Field, M.P., has suggested to the Minister of Agriculture that a further trial with wheat might be made on land recently acquired by the Crown, namely, too acres on the Beach Road. Wereroa, immediately opposite the Experiment Farm. Mr Field pointed out to the Minister that it would at least be au interesting and instructive experiment to try wheat on this property, for there is a very considerable extent of land of this class along the Mauawatu line.

There was another large house at The Royal on Saturday night to witness the 10th series ot “Lucille Love.’’ This instalment shows Lucille, who is now entirely In the power of Loubeque, being removed iiom New York to Mexico, Loubeque then leaves for the city again *o search for the papers, but while he is away Lucille endeavours to make a sensational escape and it be will interesting to see the next instalment if her attempt is successful. The star item of the ordinary programme was a grand Nordlsk production entitled, “The Fourth Lady.” This was splendid comedy and kept the audience highly amused from start to finish. The other films were a well-selected lot and were well received by the audience.

The estates ot 184 deceased persons were certified for stamp duty during February. The largest was that of James John Taine, of Wellington, r 17,767. The Wellington estates are as follow; James John Taine ,£117,767, Robert B. McKenzie ,£16,163, John Brown ,£12,989, David Rowland ,£11,184, Walter Ramsden .£6,520, Sarah J. Turner £5,912, Annie M. Jones ,£3,272, John T. Priest £2,620, James Guerin £2,450, Mary Jane Steven £2,268, Robert Ross £2,175, Ellen S. Halcomb £2,025, Graham H. Turton £1,509, Emma Cheetham £1,139, Adam Ramage £1,055, Thomas Bennett £862, William E. Augove £760, William H. B. Black £758, Thomas J. Callaghan £748, Rose Palmer £704, Frederick W. M. Dovvsett £679, Hariette Rebecca Brown £676, Mary Aon Bradford £620, James L. Mackie £592, John W. Dorell £575, John M. Dugdale £572, Mary T, King £560, Sarah H. Fraser £505,

Perreau’s assorted fruit pies are delicious. Try them.*

Quality pays always, and Walker and Furrie make it a point to give the best procurable at the price in every line. This has made iheir business the success it is to-dav. Buy at J. M. Kelly’s for Cash Packet Magic Soap, equal to Sun light, 1/- pkt. For Influenza take Woods’ Great Pepnermmt Cure. Never fails, 1/6, 2/6/ For Children’s Hacking Cough at night, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, 1/6, 3/6.

Two Chinese were lined ,£25 each at Wellington yesterday for smuggling opium.

Police-Inspector Wilson paid an official visit to Foxton yesterday. The (Jueeu of the South, from Wellington, with a general cargo arrived this morning. Mr W. Kirkley will be a candidate for a seat on the local Borough Council, at the forthcoming municipal elections. Mr G. Bullock, cf the Wanganui Herald titerary stall, is spending a holiday in Foxton, and is accompanied by Mrs Bullock. Mr Garnet Honore has volunteered for active service, and has been accepted by the Defence authorities, and will go into camp at Trentham shortly. The C. M. Ross Company lytd., Palmerston North, announce the opening up of new goods for autumn and winter seasons, of which they invite inspection. The Rev. W. G. Maslin has tendered his resignation as a minister of the Methodist Church, and bis resignation has been accepted. The Rev Mr Rowe has been appointed in charge of the Foxton Methodist Church.

The trial of James Fletcher, late manager of Ralph’s Colliery, Huntly, on a charge of manslaughter at the recent pit disaster, was commenced at Hamilton yes terday, before Mr Justice Cooper and a special jury of twelve. British and French naval guns are smashing the forts of the Dardanelles. There is consternation at Constantinople. There is no startling news from (he east or west theatres of war. Germany has lost seven submarines since the blockade. Owners and trainers are reminded that nominations for all events at the Feiiding Jockey Club’s Easier meeting, including Waiata Hack and Maiden Scurry, close with the secretary at Feiiding on Friday next at 5.30 p.m. There is very little fluctuation in the price of hemp, the market being firm at between ,£25 and £26 per ton for good fair f.o.b. Wellington, and all the mills in the district are in full swing. There is a good demand for tow, as much as ,£lO 3s per ton being paid for first grade.

On Saturday night a prisoner, Alfred Robert Curtis, escaped from the prison camp at Kaingaroa, Rotorua. He has nor been recaptured. Curtis was sentenced at Auckland in February, 1914, to two years’ hard labour and five years’ reformative treatment for forgery.

Perie Carpenter, aged years, of Grant road, Wellington, who was visiting friends at Hastings, was killed instantly on Tuesday afternoon. She and her cousin, Mina Carpenter, doubledbanked a horse, which bucked and threw both girls. Perie landed on her head and broke her neck, The other girl escaped with a badly-bruised hip.

The death occurred at Shannon on Thursday night, of the 14 days old sou of Mr and Mrs H. V. Pope, The medical evidence at the inquest, was to the effect that death was due to congestion of both lungs and the sudden fall of temperature. A verdict was returned in accordance with the medical evidence.

Mr C. Burgess of the local State school staff has volunteered his services, which have been accepted by the Defence authorities for the seventh reinforcement contingent. Mr Burgess expects to go into camp early In May. Mr Burgess is deservedly popular with the scholars at the school, and has been au enthusiast in all school games. His departure will be keenly regretted by all associated with the school.

We are showing a splendid line of ladies “Equity” shoes, guaranteed quality, latest style, Betty’s Boot Emporium.*

If your order is required in 15 minutes—in hail an hour—before dinner —give us a call and it will be there. Walker and Furrie.

Farmers and tkxuidi employees are recommended our new special waterproof boots. We guarantee them. R. T. Bettv.* Gentlemen! JNext time you require a “best hat,” buy the “R. & G.” make—it will style and comfort give you. Apply local drapers.*

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.*