LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 1394, 6 May 1915, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Patea Harbour Board accepted the tender of C. F. Pulley, at £77,467. for extending the eastern breakwater 500 feet and the western 34S feet, and raising and repairing the existing western breakwater. At a meeting of the Maungakiekie Golf Club, Auckland, it was decided on account of the present situation arising from the war, not to play the Inter-club match against Waitemata on Saturday and it was also decided in the meantime to cease publishing reports of club matches. miY WHOLESALE FROM LAIDLAW LEEDS’ CATOLOG; XT’S FREE.

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The Minister of Defence (the Hon. Jas. Allen) stated to a reporter last night that although he had not yet received the figures be heard that there had been an impetus given to the recruiting since the reports came through of the New Zealanders’ part in the operations in the Dardanelles. A considerable falling-off in the attendance of scholars at the Levin District High School is causing the committee much concern. The chief reason for this appears to be dissatisfiaction on the part of parents at the rural course. At its last meeting the committee carried a resolution urging upon the Education Board the need of careful and immediate investigation into the matter with a view to restoring the popularity of the school.

In prominent American financial quarters the opinion is now expressed that the war will end next October. These views are based on reports and letters received not only from private correspondents in England, France, and Russia, but also from responsible persons intimately in touch with high officials in Berlin and Vienna. It is an interesting fact that all the reports and letters agree on one point, namely, that Germany will yield to pressure brought upon the Government by her own people. The Cri de Paris says the people of Luxemburg are chuckling over the Kaiser’s coach. It appears that early in September a magnificent slate coach was brought into Luxemburg, it being understood that it was to be used by the Kaiser when passing through the Arc de Triomphe In Paris at the head of his victorious troops. The Germans have since September frequently claimed that they have captured Paris, but the Luxetnburgers know better now. The coach has just been unceremoniously sent back to Berlin. Colonel Maude, a well-known writer on military subjects, in an article in the Loudon livening Standard, says :—“The exceedingly brilliant conduct of the Australians and New Zealanders in the Dardanelles operations will probably exercise a great influence on the German general staff, who had formed a very low estimate of their fighting value. Now that the Canadians and Australians have shown their capabilities, the Germans will at last form a serious conception of what the British Empire in arms means.” A shocking accident happened with awful suddenness recently at the wireless station at the Hobart Domain, and, as a result, one of the military guard at the station, a lad of iS, named Trevor Sweeneyi lost his life. One of the sentries was cleaning his rifle when it accidently discharged, and the bullet sped through a tent and struck Sweeney, who was inside, in the abdomen, passing right through his body. The boy was taken to the General Hospital, in great agony, and died there. Since the accident happened in broad daylight, it was assumed that skylarking was the cause, but inquiry led to the conclusion that the lad’s death was apparently purely accidental.

The following advertisement appeared in the columns of the Dominion on Thursday last; “Smart young man wants a job of any sort, strong and willing. Apply ‘Strong,’ Dominion Office,” Amongst the replies received were the following, which an advertiser handed over to a member of the Dominion advertising staff : “How about trying Trenthara and ‘the Front’?” “Why not go to the Government Office and enlist ? ‘Strong young’ men are what the Empire requires. If you are a MAN, why not go?—One Who Admires the Brave and Deplores Cowards.” The second of these messages, which may be regarded as fairly representing public sentiment, was plainly in the handwriting of a member of the gentler sex.

It will come as a surprise to most ol our readers to learn that the Hon. Mr Massey has never been out of New Zealand. Chatting a couple of days ago with a member of our staff (says a contemporary) who was passing through Wellington after a visit to the thermal district, the Prime Minister mentioned, incidentally, that although he had enjoyed a free railway pass he could not afford to make a trip to Rotoruaonly half a day’s journey from his home—till fourteen years after he had entered Parliament, and then the mission was on political business! “Von will recognise, therefore,” added the right hon. gentleman, “how regretfully I had to decline Mr Fisher’s invitation to attend the Premiers’ Conference in Sydney or Melbourne this mouth. But in view of the European war it was quite impossible for me to think of being away for even a couple of weeks. Aa a matter of fact, Good Friday was the only day on which I have not been busily at work for months past. A holiday is not to be thought oi till we have peace established.” And even while this statement was made the Prime Minister was busily engaged with departmental affairs.

The relatives of the late Mr A. W. Hurst insert a thanks notice in this issue.

A splendid photographic outfit, consisting of a half-plate T.P. camera, dark slides, tripod, etc., together with a lens of reputable make, are advertised for sale in another column. A splendid chance for anyone contemplating adopting this interesting and educational hobby.

Walker and Furrie have an as sortment of cheeses of superior quality and invite the public to sample them.

The Awahou with a cargo of hemp sailed last night for Wellington. The statutory meeting of the Fox ton Harbour Board will held at the Council Chambers, Palmerston N., on Tuesday next, nth inst., at 2 p.m. Business: election of chairman, etc.

The two Germans who escaped from Somes Island were recaptured yesterday afternoon at Orongorongo by a party of military police. They will be tried by court martial.

The premises of Mesdames Henderson and Cunniughame. Main St., were entered last night or at an early hour this morning, and a small sum of money taken. An enterance was effected through a window at the back of the shop.

In future the Foxton LadiesSewing Guild will meet every Friday at the Council Chambers instead of Tuesday as heretofore. The Guild is of opinion that Friday is the more convenient day. We hope the ladies will bear the alteration in mind and at.end in larger numbers. There is much work to be done and volunteers to this end are required. Among the wounded at the Dardanelles are two ex-pupils of the Foxton State school, viz., Messrs W. McAlister, son of Mr W. McAlister, and S, Walsh, son of Mr J. W. Walsh, of Hamilton, and nephew of Mr A. S. Walsh, of Foxton. Private S. J. Reid, ot the Canterbury Battalion, reported wounded in the head, is a brother of Mr J. F. Reid, who resided iu Foxton until last year.

Messrs Barton Bros,' circus, which visited Foxtou last night, was fairly well patronised, and the audience were given a bright and clean entertainment. The various turns were well executed, and favourably received. Miss Kthel Ashton, who visited Foxton under the same management last year, again gave an excellent exhibition of trapeze work and wire walking. Another feature of the entertainment was the turn by the St. Leonards and their marvellous trained dogs.

Another of the series of Benefit Picture Entertainments under the auspices of the Foxton Ladies’ Sewing Guild, will be held in the Royal next Monday night. The gross proceeds of these entertainments are generously given by Mr Hamer to the Guild for the purpose of providlug funds for ihe purchase of material to be made up for the poor of Great Britain and Belgium and our soldiers at the front. It is hoped there will be a bumper house on Monday, as lands are urgently required by the fund.

A supplier to the Ballauce Dairy Company gives the following information as to returns this season from his herd of 12 cows, the returns being to the 31st March last only, ayoqlbs butter fat at is, 4s ; sale of pigs, ,£3l 18s 2d: sale of calves, .{,26 ; total ,£203 2s 2d —less £,'B 14s for pig purchased and 17s for meal purchased, leaving a net sura of ,£193 1 is 2d ; the average per cow being ,£l2 2s for butter fat at is per lb, and ,£4 os yd for the by-produce, which thus realised 4-d per lb. By the end of the season, the complete returns will show a handsome average per cow.

The high price ruling for cheese of late has been responsible lor a number of butter factories being converted into cheese manufacturing concerns. The latest development in this direction is at Oroua Downs, where the farmers previously supplied a creamery under the management of the Glen Oroua Co-operative Dairy Company. Arrangements have now been made for the erection of a cheese factory by the Company, and the tender of Messrs Jorgensen and Wesche, of Palmerston North, at has been accepted for the work. The Company intend spending somewhere in tire vicinity of in order to have the new factory right up-to-date in every particular. There are _M suppliers in the district, representing about J2SU cows, and arrangements have been made with the Company whereby the suppliers in the district can, if desired, take the concern over at a later date. The new factory will be completed by the beginning of August.

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