LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 1377, 23 March 1915, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Westport reports that the body of the lad Henderson, who drifted off in a boat on river on Thursdayi was found in the river on Saturday. Special reference was made in all Catholic churches on Sunday to the death of Bishop Grimes, large congregations being present, also for the special service of in* tercession ordered by the Pope s decree iu connection with the war. Perreau’s assorted fruit pies are delicious. Try them-*

Mr and Mr« Masliu left Foxton yesterday morning for Geraldine. To the German cry, “May God punish England,” Melbourne Punch adds the words, “tor Germany can’t.”

At the local police court yesterday morning, before Mr Hornblow, J.P., John Greenwoods, arrested for drunkenness on Saturday night, was convicted and fined ss. A Danuevirke mail bag, missing some weeks ago from Napier evening train, was found recently in a street near Danuevirke railway station. It had been ripped open and rifled, and a sum of money is said to have been stolen. John Bull is tightening the blockade against food on its way to Germany, The professors of economics at the University of Berlin have issued an appeal to the populace to eat potato bread. Any Sunday now, iu Germany, the popular hymn is, “The Wheat bye-and-bye.”— Sydney Bulletin. Bertram Bunn, who was a candidate for Riccarton at the last election, appeared at the Police Court charged with attempt to procure abortion. He was remanded till Friday next, bail being allowed in self ,£3OO and a surety for The case is the outcome of evidence given at an inquest ou the death of au illegitimate child last MondayAu Eltham boy who went with the first Expeditionary Force to Egypt, writing to relations from Cairo, says the talk about the throat-cutting episode in the low quarters of Cairo is “ ail buukum.” "Why, we never go near the low quarters,” he cou tluues, "except when the sun is shining pretty bright. Viewing them from a distance'is good enough for most of us.”

“It would take a German bomb or a stampede of the bullocks I am trying to sell to move you,” was the remark made by the auctioneer at the Waipukurau weekly stock sales on Tuesday last. No sooner was the remark made, than one of the bullocks, getting enraged, jumped for the crowd. The auctioneer got his wish, and the crowd were moved, but not in the way that was expected. “The real remedy is more insulated ships,” said the Right Hon. W. F. Massey to a Post reporter in discussing the difficulties attending the new scheme under which all meat is consigned to the Imperial Government. “I am not able to speak definitely, but I do know that the Imperial Government is taking action to provide a larger number of ships per month than has lately been available.” Discussing the rule or law in respect of the driving of motor cars, his Honour Mr Justice Cooper stated the other day that the drivers ot motor cars were bound to exercise reasonable diligence and prudence, which ordinarily skilful drivers of such machines were accustomed to use, but if for the want of the exercise of such reasonable skill a person was killed, there was a prima facie case. His statement of the law on this point had been upheld by the Court of Appeal. “This is a case of a girl of about eighteen years of age, who left her home and came to Wellington. She has been living with Chinamen. . . ‘ ” said Inspector

Heudrey iu the Wellington Magistrate’s Court, when the young woman iu question came before Mr D. G. A, Cooper, S.M., on a charge of having no lawful visible means of support. “ She needs to be protected against herself,” he added. His Worship committed the girl to the Salvation Army Home for a mouth. It is whispered in political circles (says the Dunedin StaG that the examination of the ballot papers used in the Taumarunui election has disclosed an almost unparalleled condition of things. The examination of the counterfoils, etc., has unearthed an extraordinary state of affairs, of which much will be heard - on the door of the House. Hundreds of ballot papers are said to be missing from certain booths ; nearly 200 counterfoils cannot be found ; and It is alleged that nearly 70 cases of double voting have been established. A fresh election appears to be the only remedy for the mess-up that has occurred. A Sydney lady, who is In England helping the Belgian refugees, says one of the Coldstream Guards, who has returned wounded, informed her that just after the retirement from Mons, while billeted in Meaux, two soldiers in his regiment were dealt with in a drastic manner for drunkenness. In narrating the incident, the Guardsman said “We were billeted in Meaux tor two days in barns and farmhouses. My company was in a big barn at the back of an hotel. Two of our chaps broke into the cellars of the hotel, and they got drunk on the wine they stole. There was no mercy shown them. They were put up against a wall and shot the next morning. It gave us a turn, that did. But I suppose it was a lesson to the other fellows.'' For Chronic Chest Complaints Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, 1/6, 3/6.

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 hour local clothier for the R. and Gyrand evervtime.* We are showing a splendid line of ladies “Equity” shoes, guaranteed quality, latest style. Betty’s Boot Emporium.* We strive to give value and satisfaction, not in a few special lines only, but right through in all our dealings. Try us for a month. Thomas Rimraer.

Mr Joseph Chamberlain’s collection of 2,000 orchids is to be sold, says a London cablegram. Mr Admore, of Foxton, Is an inmate of the district hospital where he underwent on operation on Saturday afternoon. He is progressing satisfactorily. According to the Mangaweka Settler, sheep stealing is rife within a stone’s throw of the Mangaweka post office. Mr E. McKinnon is reported to have lost quite a number recently, and one was found skinned and dressed, hanging to a tree in the scenic reserve.

Mrs H. B. Irving (Miss Dorothea Baird), the well-known actress, discussing tne subject of inlant welfare before the National Union of Women Workers in London, said New Zealand had the most perfect system. There the mother of au infant was given skilled attendance and advice, and the infant death-rate had fallen iu five years from 80 to 35 per thousand.

Of late the Maori pahs in the Wanganui district have been receiving attention from the Health authorities. As a result of Dr. Finch’s recent visit a number of native habitations have been condemned as unfit tor use, and a trained nurse, with a special knowledge of the Maori and their ways, has been sent to visit all the pas.

Lieutenant-Colonel K. Richardson. officer commanding the 13th (North Canterbury and Westland) Regiment, died in the regimental camp at Totara on Saturday. He took ill suddenly on Saturday, and died during the night from cerebral hemorrhage. Colonel Richardson was a son of the late Hon. li. Richardson.

Prospects of an agreement being come to between Austria and Italy regarding territorial concessions by the former to the latter are considered to be very slight, and signs noted by Dr Dillon, the usually well-informed correspondent of the London Daily Telegraph, indicate that both Germany and Austria expect their erstwhile ally to be soon arrayed in battle against them.

A charge of selling a packet of cigarettes to a youth under the age of fifteen years was preferred in the Wellington Magistrate’s Court yesterday against a Chinaman named Sam Yu On. The boy was met coming out of the shop door by a constable. Inspector Hendry said the police were informed that small boys were in the habit of going to the shop and buying cigafetles.' His Worship pointed out that the Act imposed a maximum penalty of ,£lO. On this occasion the fine would with costs 13s 6d. Another large 'nouse assembled at The Royal on Saturday night to witness the twelveth series of “Lucille Love.” This instalment was of a most interesting nature and depicted many sensational incidents, finally showing Lucille again escaping from .the clutches of Loubeque. The star item of the ordinary progamme was a fine production by the Big Ben Co. entitled, “The Live Wire.” It was an appealing and exciting play and held the close attention of the audience throughout. The supporting films were of the usual high standard. The Palmerston-Foxton Saturday night train for many years has been notorious for the number of men more or less under the influence ot liquor who travel on it. Not content with what they have consumed lu Palmerston, these men bring liquor for consumption on the train. The bottles go round, all and sundry in the carriage being invited to have a nip, while the language of the bibulous ones is vile. Of course these “jollifications ” occur in the second-class smoking compartment. But the raucous voices, and the language smites the ears ot those in adjoining carriages. The regulations surely prohibit this sort of conduct, and it’s about time a special official was put on to stamp it out.

Smokers will be interested to learn that at the last meeting of the Picton Chamber of Commerce a motion, reading as follows, was passed : “That in the opinion of this chamber, some steps should be taken respecting the weight of tobacco, both in plugs aud tins, which are now being placed on the market, containing fractional parts of an ounce. As a protection to the buyer, this chamber would suggest that legislation be enacted, making it illegal for any dealer to sell or offer for sale a tin or plug of tobacco containing a fractional part of an ounce, and that the motion be forwarded to the member for the district, asking him to bring it before Parliament.”

It is quality that makes a bargain. This will be found in every pair of boots or shoes purchased at Retter Bros. Ladies, call and see the special line of 6dong welted sole shoes from 13s str. Boots and shoes of all makes and prices stocked. Don’t forget, we sell five tins of Nugget polish for is.*

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

Farmers and flaxmill employees are recommended our new special waterproof boots. We guarantee them. R. T : Betty.*

If, in order to save one shilling on a lew noticeable lines, you pay more for very many others, and then lose 5 per cent, cash coupons on the total amount of your month’s account you are money out of pocket on your riionth’s trading. Try Thomas Rimraer.

Two robberies are reported from Wanganui. The death is announced by cable from Rome of Cardinal Agliardi. The Russians have captured Memel, in East Prussia,

Unfavourable weather has iu terrupted operations in the Dar denelles.

As from yesterday, the Makowhai mall was discontinued via Foxtou, A service via Palmerston N. has been arranged. An aerial raid on Paris has been made by Zeppelins, and some damage to property done, Fortunately the loss of Ills was small. The Queen of the South sailed at midday yesterday for Wellington with hemp, and is due back to morrow with general. A stevedore at Dunedin, named Thomas Henderson, was yesterday fined £25 for defrauding the customs.

Two Auckland youths named Street and Hodges, convicted of burglary, have been ordered reformative treatment for a period not exceeding five years.

The annual general meeting of the Foxton Golf Club will be held in the Town Hall supperroom on Thursday evening next, at 8 o’clock. All members aud intending members cordially invited to be present. At the local Presbyterian Church this morning, the wedding took place of Mr Nells A. J, Jacobson, of Dannevirke, to Myrtle Una, daughter of Mr and Mrs J. W. Jessop, of Foxtou. The Rev J. M. Thomson, M. A-, performed the ceremony.

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