LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 1378, 25 March 1915, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr A. Jouson, Avenue Road, has ripe tomatoes for sale in any quantity at 3d. per pound.

The recent warm rains have gladdened the hearts of dairymen throughout this district. Pastures are now green, and the milk supply shows a marked increase,

The rather novel sight was witnessed near Mastertou last week of a flock of sheep being driven by a couple of drovers who were seated in a motor car. Petrol (says the Age) is evidently cheaper than horse feed. The Blenheim Town Hall has been leased to Mr Edward Parker for three years at a rental of 5s per week, without a caretaker. The Universal Film Company, Wellington, offered to pay the same rental as Mr Parker, but stipulated that the Borough Council should provide the salary of a caretaker.

The roads between Himatangi and P'oxtou are in a very bad condition at present and are almost impassable for any kind of traffic. Unless they receive attention in the near future they will cause great inconvenience and annoyance to motorist and others using them in the winter, says the Standard.

A New Zealand trooper in Egypt writes: “It appears that General Godley knew . that we were coming to Egypt before we left New Zealand, as our syllabus of training until the end ol April in Egypt was printed in New Zealand by the Government Printer.” Who says printers cannot keed a secret ?

The military correspondent of The Tondon Times says : “Regarding the working up to a three million men standard, we shall have a million at the decisive theatre before the campaign is much older. This is no times the number that fought at Agin* court, 33 times the number of those in the Crimean war, and 29 times of those in the Peninsula war, 14 of those in the second Afghan war, and four of those in the South African war.”

A few good hardware lines that were not selling as fast as their value warranted have now been marked down to cost. They’re worth an inspection. Walker and Furrie, Perreau's dare scones are a very popular dish for afternoon tea. Fresh daily.* 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 their business the success it is to-dav. Walker and Furrie have an as sortment of cheeses of superior quality and invite the public to sample them.

For Inlluenza take Woods’ (j-reat Peppermint Cure. Never fails, 1/6, 2/6,

Mr John Bollard, ex-M.P. for Eden, died at Auckland on Tuesday afternoon, aged seventy five years. He underwent an opera tion on Sunday. Deceased leaves a widow, five sons and five daughters. Something approaching a record in wool production has been achieved by a crossbred hogget shorn on the farm of Mr A. Jenkins, of Wallacetowu. The length of the staple was fifteen inches, and the weight of the fleece was zolbs. It was disposed of at rod per lb., the return for the wool from this one sheep being 16s Bd.

The cash-at-the-counter system has worked a revolution in the habits of Masterton residents, says the Age, The highly respected citizen may now be seen conveying to his home a kit containing a loaf of bread and a pound of chops. And he seems rather proud of the opportunity of doing something to "harness the resources.” “Horae Sweet Home,” the special picture attraction to have been shown at Puller’s last night, was not screened owing to the miscarriage of the film. The management, in order to keep faith with patrons, issued passes for this picture to those present which may be used by them when it is screened. The programme screened last night was enjoyed by the audience, and Included some fine nature studies.

This morning three irate motorists called upon us to enter a protest against the state of the Foxton-Himataugi road. “I am willing to make a wager,” said one motorist, “that this six miles is the worst between New Plymouth and Wellington and I know what lam talking about. If the road man would use the pick and let the water out of the ruts,” he continued, “the road could be improved.” The other complained of the shocking state of the road and the damage it occasioned not only to motor but to vehicular traffic. “The whole road wants picking up, regrading and metalling before it will be any good,” was another opinion. We will not publish some further caustic criticism but pass this on to the Mauawatu County Council for consideration.

Mr J. C. Mouteith,of Palmerston North, has purchased the motor yacht Taniwha from her Wellington owners and has brought her up to Foxton, where she now lies at the wharf. It is Mr Monteith’s intention, says the Standard, to use her for fishing purposes, and he intends giving the fishing grounds between Kapitl Island and the Rangitikei river a thorough trial, with a view to opening up a market. The yacht Is fitted with a 20 h.p, motor engine, which is capable of developing a speed of eight knots per hour. She has also a very roomy cabin and should make an ideal boat for the fishing trade. It will not be long before the local telephone exchange Is equipped with the necessary apparatus to obviate induction. The linesman and staff are completing the metallic leads. Apropos of the telephone, it may be pointed out that only seven or eight subcribers are required to make up the number required to extend the hours from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. instead of the present 8 a.m. to S p.m. service.' A few months ago only two or three new subscribers were required to give Foxton the extended service, but several subcribers withdrew. It is hoped that the small number uow required will come in, so that Foxton can be brought into line with other towns in this connection.

Mr A. W. D’Abaza, ConsulGeneral for Russia in Australasia, who has been twenty times through the Dardanelles, said to an interviewer in Melbourne last week that once the Allied Fleet was through the Narrows all would be well. The most difficult pari was that between Kilid Bahr and Chanak Kalessi. The straits there were only about a mile wide, with high hills on either shore, fortified with batteries. Until they were reduced it would be impossible to sweep the passage for mines. The question was, of course, could the guns of the Allies outrange those of the forts. He doubted if the Turks had any guns that could compare with the 15-iuch guns of the Queen Elizabeth. Once the forts were silenced the way would be safe for minesweepers, and then for the fleet. It is quality that makes a bargain. This will be found in every pair of boots or shoes purchased at Rettrr 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.*

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 Rimmer.

Gentlemen! .Next time you require a "best hat,” buy the “R. & G.” make—it will style and comfort give vou. Apply local drapers.* 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. Onlv 6d each ftom local dealers.* If your order is required in IS minutes—in halt an hour—before dinner—give us a call and it will be there. Walker and Furrie. For Chronic Chest Complaints Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, 1/6, 2/6.

Mr C. H. Collins issues a warning to scandalmongers elsewhere in this issue.

The death occurred at Wellington yesterday of Mr Allan Maguire, the well-known contractor, aged 72. The monthly sitting of the Magistrate’s Court will be held to-morrow. The only cases set down are undefended civil actions Mr C. N. Baeyertz was awarded one shilling damages in his action against the Theatre Magazine, at Sydney. Evidence was not called for the defence.

The Queen of the South, with general from Wellington, is due this afternoon. She will sail again to morrow afternoon for Wellington with hemp.

East night a local resident’s clothes line was stripped, bed and table linen and wearing apparel valued at between £2 and £3 being stolen. The police have the matter in hand, and it is to he hoped that the “snowdropper’’ will be brought to book.

There is much rejoicing at Petrograde over the fall of Przemysl. General Kusmanek, commandant at Przemysl, surrendered unconditionally with the garrison of nine generals, 2593 officers and officials, and 11,700 rank and file. The Russians entered the fortress and took possession.

A generous donation to the Belgian Bund has been made by Dr. E. E. Poritt, of Wanganui. He is the owner of a block of land near Hamilton, consisting of 150 acres, and he has given the whole of this property to the Belgian Fund. The land will be sold, and it is estimated that it will realise A man named W. J. Crawford slipped beneath the train as it was moving cut of the Petoae station last night, receiving such terrible injuries that death wis instantaneous. The unfortunate man was injured about the head, arms and legs, while his body was badly crushed. Deceased was a married mau with four children.

The highest yield of wheat recorded this season in Canterbury was 970 bushels from 11 acres on the cashmere Estate —an average of 88 bushels per acre. A Papanui tarmer has obtained 900 bushels from 11 acres, or an average of 82>2 bushels per acre. The return of 88 bushels per acre Is believed to be a record for the Dominion.

The Roudon Times, in a leader, states that the Dardanelles operations resembles a game of draughts. Mauy pieces may disappear from the board before the game is woo. The price is high, but there will be no cheap victories in this war. Forcing the Dardanelles is perhaps the most formidable operation ever undertaken in naval warfare. The Stratford correspondent of the Taranaki Herald says that the town was full on Saturday of “ farmers engaged in the cheerful business of cashing the monthly milk cheques. These are generally of not quite so satisfactory dimensions as tho=e of the same date of 1914, but the decline is not alarming, and will fade into insignificance beside the huge bonuses already la sight for the cheese-factory suppliers.” They’re all doing it, all along the line—worrying the post officials ringing up number nine.