LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 1400, 20 May 1915, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr Judd, secretary and store manager of the Shannon Dairy Company, has accepted a similar position with the Riverdale Dairy Company, Hawera. A social will be held in the Presbyterian schoolroom this evening. A programme of vocal items, etc., has been arranged and refreshments will be provided. An enjoyable evening’s entertainment is promised all who attend. BUY WHOLESALE FROM LAIDLAW LEEDS’ CATOLOG ; IT’S FREE. Scones and cakes are always light and nourishing when baked with that superior compound, SHARLAND’S Baking Powder. Most economical you can buy. For Children’s Hacking Cough at night, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, l/6, 2/6.

Private advice was received in Wellington on Tuesday of the death of Lieutenant George Martin Chapman, son of Mr Justice Chap man. Deceased was killed in action in France, Empire Day will be celebrated at the local State School next Monday in accordance with a programme set out by the Board, Parents are cordially invited to attend at the school on Monday afternoon. Barclay Hector, formerly Registrar of the New Zealand University, who had pleaded guilty to three charges of theft, was sentenced by Mr Justice Hosking, to two years’ imprisonment with hard labour. A public meeting is to be held at Palmerston on Saturday evening next, to discuss the subject of alien subjects in our midst. The meeting is the outcome of a deputation which waited upon the Mayer. The management of The Royal presented a lengthy and excellent star film at last night’s entertainment, a production from the Aquila studios, “The Mystery of St. Martin's Bridge.” The story was a powerful one, cleverly portrayed, and met with universal approval. We have received a cheque lor from Mr Edward Barber, on behalf of the Henery Barber Estate, towards the funds of the Variety Fair next month in aid of the Belgium Fund. On behalf of the committee we thank the donor for the liberal contribution. We may mention that the donor has been most liberal in the past towards local efforts. The Education Boundaries Commission, consisting of Messrs A. D. Thomson (chairman), G. Hogbeu, G. M. Thompson, J. Strauchau and D. Petrie, sat on Saturday at the offices of the Wanganui Board of Education, when evidence was tendered by Messrs W. M. Luxford, Wm. Bruce, F. Piraui, T. B. Strong, W. H. Swanger, and E. Dixon. “ A man has no right to strike another if he can get away. He has only to resort to force when he cannot get away. That is our law-” This was the pronouncement made, during the hearing ol an assault case in the Wellington Supreme Court by His Honour the Chief Justice (Sir Robert Stout), who added that the law way very precise on this matter and was set out in sections 71 to 74 oi the Criminal Code. In the course of his remarks at the Horowhenua Fruitgrowers’ Association meeting on Friday evening, Mr Pierce, the orchard inspector, said that if any fruitgrowers in the district needed assistance in any .of the problems that crop up in orchard work, all ! they need do is to write to him at Palmerston North at once, and he would come along, or if too busy to make a personal visit, he would seud someone down, or as near as possible explain the way to surmount the difficulty by letter. — Chronicle. The breach of promise case, Violet Campbell v. Rev Ralph Bray, of Wellington, set down for trial before Mr Justice Sim at Dunedin, has been settled out of court upon these terms: Plaintiff withdraws the claim for breach of promise and also withdraws the assertion that there was a promise, the action to be discontinued, defendant having returned as far as possible the presents given by plaintiff, and will pay her forthwith to cover depreciation, and in full settlement of all claims relating to such presents. The iustallation ceremony in connection with the local Masonic Lodge took place last night. R. Wor. Bro. D. McFarlane, Prov. G.M. was in attendance. R. Wor, Bro. J. A. Nash officiated as installing master and Wor. Bro. Hornblow director of ceremonies. The following officers were invested: W.M., Bro. G. Barber ; I. W. Bro. J no. Ross ; S.W.. Bro. H. Berry; J.W., Bro. J. J. W. Stevenson ; chaplain, W, Bro. J. Senior; secretary, Bro. J. W. Hodgson : treasurer, W. Bro. Perreau ; D.C., W. Bro. Hornblow : S.D., Bro. J. Speirs ; J.D., Bro, E. Cowley ; LG., Bro. W. Renton ; organist. Bro. Stiles ; S.S., Bro. C. Speirs ; tyler, W. Bro. J. W. de Bidder; auditors, W. Bros. A. Fraser and E. Healey. A banquet was subsequently held at which the usual toasts were honoured. Visiting brethren were present from Wellington, Otaki, Levin, Palmerston, Wanganui and elsewhere. For Influenza take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Never fails, 1/6, 2/6.' PERREAU'S up-to-date tea ro oms a popular nlace for afternoon tea.* If your order is required in 15 minutes—in half an hour—before dinner—give us a call and it will be there. Walker and Furrie. Kitchen economy demands the use ofSHARLAND’S Baking Powder. Costs less than others—gives betterresults Youijgrocer sells it. I canna’ leave the auld folks now, I’d better ’bide a wee, Dad’s got a cold, and Mum’s not well. And pipes the ither e’e. I’ll gang doon to the corner store. For Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, And Mum and Dad will “greet” no more, Aye—they’ll be richt for sure. I Quality pays always, and Walker and Furrie make it a point to grye the best procurable at the price in every line. This has made their business the success it is to-dav. 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.*

The annual meeting of the local Horticultural Society will held iu -the Town Hall supperroom to morrow night, at 7.30 o’clock. As a sequel to the receni rioting at Wanganui the police have ordered local hotels to close tonight and Saturday night at 6 o’clock. Special precautions are being taken to prevent further disturbances of a reprisal nature. Mr J. R, McDonald, the wellknown horse-owner of Devin, dropped dead while walking with a companion near Moutoa Gardens, Wanganui, last evening. Deceased was on a visit to the races. The cause of death is believed to be heart failure. 1 The Queen of the South with general from Wellington, arrived at noon yesterday, and sailed again at midnight for the same port with hemp. She is due back on Saturday morning, and will probably sail again on Saturday alteinoon. The recent announcement that the post office authorities will allow three free cablegrams of inquiry about any member of the expeditionary force who has been reported wounded has led to .the erroneous impression that any friend or relative is entitled to make use ot this concession. This is not the case. Only the soldier's official next of kin—that is, the person whose name he gave to the Defence authorities as the person who was to be informed of any mishap to him—is entitled to send the free messages. Quite a number of sweethearts aud friends have gone to post offices intending to send these free messages of inquiry, and have been disappointed. The authorities point out that it is impossible to relax the rule, otherwise there would be no end to the number ot messages. Sir lau Hamilton, who is iu charge of the operations at the Dardanelles is noted for his personal bravery, and is considered one of the unluckiest soldiers in the army on account of the number of times he has been wounded or sustained injuries. While on the Indian frontier he practically lost use of his left arm through the bursting of a shell. On another occasion he very nearly lost bis sight through a shell bursting in bis face. One day, when lying badly wounded on the veldt, two Boers tried to make him surrender his sword, which be refused to do, aud just when things were locking extremely ugly a Boer officer appeared and commanded the men to take him prisoner. He was released, however, as his captors thought him too badly hurt to live ; but he found his way back to his comrades, although it was a long time before he fully recovered from the experience. They’re all doing it, all along the line—worrying the post officials ringing up number nine. SHARLAND’S Baking Powder is bound to rise. That is why so many thousands use and praise it Costs less than others. Farmers aud Uaxmill employees are recommended our new special waterproof boots. We guarantee them. R. T ; Bettv.* NO COLD IS “NAZOL” PROOF ! 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. Got a Cold? Don’t drug the stomach with mixtures. Let the soothing, healing properties of “NAZOL” give you relief. 1/6 buys sixty doses.