LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 1396, 11 May 1915, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Many of the Dardanelles wounded have arrived at Malta, where large hospitals have been established, staffed by English nurses under Sir Frederick Treves, the famous Plnglish surgeon. At last night’s Council meeting it was decided on the motiou of Cr Bryant, seconded by Cr Simmons, that the troughs and pumps in the borough be put in order au l that a concrete trough be provided at the windmill. None of the hemp graded in the Dominion last month was classed as "superfine.” Of the 9033 bales passed, 321 were graded as "fine,” 2676 as "good fair,” 5321 as "fair high point,” 1167 as "fair low point.” Three bales were condemned.

It was deckled at last night’s Council meeting on the motion of Cr Freeman, seconded by Or McColl, that the owner of Manchester Boardinghouse be requested to feuce the portion of the vacant section facing Park St. The estimated population of the Dominion at March 31st, excluding Maoris and residents iu the Cook and other islands, was 569,578 males and 531,00 s females, a total of 1,100,586. Including Maoris and islanders the figures are: Males 602,50.;, females 560,526, total 1,163,025. A letter was read at last night’s Council meeting from the Rev W. Raine, vicar of All Saints, inviting the Mayor and Councillors to a service tor men only on Sunday, May 23rd., at 3.30 p.m.—On the motion of Cr Freeman, seconded by Cr Coley, the invitation was accepted. The Awahou arrived on Saturday evening from Wanganui to load hemp for Wellington and sailed for that port last night. The Queen of the South and the Awahou are both due to-morrow morning from Wellington with general and will sail again tomorrow night for Wellington with hemp. The Mayor (Mr A. Fraser) has received the following letter from the secretary of the Mauavvatu Recruiting Committee, Palmerston North : “A demonstration nnd procession is being held here on Wednesday afternoon to stimulate recruiting. We should be pleased to have the benefit of your co-operation and the presence of yourself, Councillors and citizens if at all possible. Procession starts at 2 p.m. from the Square, Palmerston North.”

The mauagemet of ibe Royal have secured another serial picture by the same makers as ‘‘Lucille Love,” namely, “ Trey o’ Hearts.” This picture will commence next Saturday and will be shown as an extra to the ordinary programme for fifteen weeks. It is stated to be much more interesting and exciting than ‘‘Lucille Love,” and the enterprise shown in giving this picture without extra charge will no doubt be appreciated by the patrons of the Royal, At the morning service in the Presbyterian Church on Sunday, the Rev J. M, Thomson, M.A., after making general reference to the Dardanelles operations, referred to the fact that a member of the congregation, in the person of Lance-Corporal McAlister, had been wounded. He asked the congregation to approve of a motion of sympathy and appreciation of the heroism of himself and comrades, which they cordially did. The minister undertook to forward the motion through the Defence Authorities to LanceCorporal McAlister. Svmpathy was also expressed with the lather. The incident made a marked impression upon the congregation. At last night’s Council meeting, the Mayor said in the future he intended to be in attendance at the Mayor’s rcom on the Friday before each ordinary meeting, for the purpose of going through the correspondence and framing resolutions which, in his opinion, will meet the cases. These resolutions would be laid on the table at each meeting, when they can be’ moved and seconded if approved of by Councillors. Pie was doing this in order to expedite the business. If any resolutions did not meet with the approval of Councillors, of course they would vote against them, or move an amendment. He thought that by adopting this method a good amount of time would be saved. He also made the suggestion that in future correspondence for consideration at the ordinary meetings should be in the office by the Thursday preceding the meeting, and moved that the public be notified that all correspondence to be considered at Council meetings must be received at the Town Clerk’s office on the Thursday previous, unless of an urgent nature. This was seconded by Cr Coley, and carried. Perreau's dare scones are a very popular dish for afternoon tea. Fresh daily.*

Two or three cases of diphtheria are reported locally. Accounts amounting to ~£328 16s 6d were passed for payment at last night's meeting of the Borough Council. Shoals of kawhai have come into the river during the past few days, and hundreds have been captured. The Inspector of Nuisances reported at last night’s Council meeting that the borough is in a fairly dean condition at present. During the month of April, eight head of cattle were impounded by the borough ranger, the driving fees amounting to five shillings. The ordinary monthly “At Home” under the auspices of the Methodist Ladies’ Guild will be held to-morrow afternoon, and uot Thursday as announced. Matters in connection with the gas works were discussed at last night’s Borough Council meeting, a report of which will appear next issue. Thursday next being Ascension Day services will be held in All Saints’ Church as follows; 7 a.m. Holy Communion, 10 a.m. Holy Communion, 7.30 p.m. Evensong and address. Mr H. W. Robinson, of Shannon invites Foxton sportsmen who desire a good day’s sport with dog and gnu in the haunts of wild cattle and pigs on the Shannon hill to communicate with him. The first ordinary meeting of the new Council was held last night. Present: The Mayor (Mr Alf. Fraser), and Crs Henderson. Wbibley, McColl, Stevenson, Simmons, Thompson, Freeman, Coley and Bryant. It was decided at last night’s Council meeting, on the motion of the Mayor, seconded by Cr Coley, that a new sanitary cart be obtained as soon as possible. It was pointed out that the present vehicle is practically worn out. An inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the sinking of the Lusitania has been ordered, over which Lord Mersey will preside. The hemp market has hardened during the past week and at pre sent there is a fairly good demand. Prices ruling to day f.o.b. Wellington are : May June shipments good fair £26 15s, high fair £2s 15s, low fair 13s ; anti for July - December" shipments the prices are fifteen shillings less in each grade. The remains of the late Mr George Gray were interred in the Karori Cemetery on Sunday in the presence of a large number of people. The Rev. J. Paterson officiated at the residence and also at the graveside and subsequently the Masonic burial service was conducted. Among the wreaths was one from the local Racing Club, of which deceased was a life member and the the club was represented at the funeral by Messrs Burr, Easton, Freeman and Hynes. The news from the Dardanelles theatre of the war to-day shows that the Allies are pursuing a vigorous offensive, and are pressing the Turks unceasingly on the Gallipoli Peninsula. A fierce attack on the rear of the forts at Kalid Bahr is in progress, and the ultimate success of the Allies is certain. The warships arc now concentrating their fire 011 the last of the Nagara forts, the others having been silenced. In the western field of operations, marked progress has been made bv the Allies.