LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 1403, 27 May 1915, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A fire at Waipawa last night destroyed a block of buildings containing six shops. The following local young men have been accepted for the reinforcements, and will proceed to Trentham when called upon : Messrs M. O’Reilly. R. Burnett, and J, Collins. A lost gold brooch is advertised for. It in order to save one shilling on a tew noticeable lines, you pay more for very many others, and then lose c per cent, cash coupons on the total amount of your montas account you are money out of pocket on your month’s trading. Iry Thomas Rimmer,

The Ontario Department of Agriculture has arranged for the growing of a potato war crop by 45,000 children in 245 rural schools of the provinces. The proceeds will be devoted to a patriotic purpose.

The indiscriminate destruction of Satubur deer, in and out of season, reports the Palmerston North sub committee of the Acclimatisation Society, has been engaging the attention of the committee, which has decided to take drastic measures to put a stop to it. Twelve ships, all insulated, are now on their way to load meat for Army supplies. Following are the vessels : —Rangatira, Paparoa, Kia Ora, Indrabarah. Athenic, Da Blanca, Remuera, Opawa, Tongariro, Waiwera, Indrapura, aud Somerset. A cm ions freak of nature was discovered by a Nelson resident while dressing a duck the other day, it being found that the bird bad two hearts. One organ was oi normal size, while the other, which wis close alongside, was a little smaller. A well known figure in the Midlands of England, Professor Otto Inl/.e, Doctor of Philosophy of the Univeasity of Erlanger, and formerly assistant professor of German literature at Birmingham University, has been serving as a sergeant with the German army in Poland. Mr James Craigie, M.P, for Timaru, who is considerably over the fighting age (he is 64), has asked the Defence authorities at Titnatu to enrol him as a recruit, stating that he is prepared to go to Kurope, serving the Empire in any capacity. Mr G. Forbes (Opposition Whip) and Messrs G. Witty (Riccarton), J. T, M, Hornsby (Wairarapa), aud W. D. S. MacDonald (Bay of Plenty), Diberal M’s.P., have arrived >at Whangarei to take part iu the contest for the Bay of Islauds seat, Referring to the death at Eoventie, North France, of Anthony Wilding, the famous tennis champion, a petty officer writes : "A ‘Jack Johnson’ buried Authony Wilding alive in a dugout. His Irish terrier is a disconsolate wanderer.” A man named Godrick Charleston was arrested for drunkenness on Tuesday. He appeared at the police court yesterday, before Mr Hornblow, J,P.,and was convicted and ordered to leave the town forthwith. Constable Woods stated that the man had recently served a sentence of five months for vagrancy. Pie had only been in the town a few hours. Colonel E. W. C. Chaytor, who is reported wounded, left New Zealand with the main expeditionary force as assistant AdjutantGeneral. Colonel Chaytor was present at the operations In the Boer War in the Orange Free State, was afterwards in the Transvaal, aud was in command of the Third New Zealand Contingent, and was severely wounded. Col. Chaytor was mentioned in despatches.

“Flaxvvorker” writes as follows to the Palmerston Standard :—'T have read Mr P. T. Robinson’s famous circular, also his letter In yesterday’s Standard, giving advice to the flaxworkers. I am sure the flaxworkers can, and will, conduct themselves as Britishers without the above advice. Mr Robinson admits that the rumou r did not originate with the flaxworkers. That being tbs case, why set out to advertise them all over the country ? By doing so he has found them guilty before committing any crime, for if anything should happen they will have to carry the blame and Mr Robinson the credit of trying to stop them.” The story of the romance of a Swiss peasant and an English officer is told in the Swiss press. Ten years ago the girl was employed at an hotel in the Bernese Oberlaud, as an ironer in the laundry. Her beauty attracted the attention of the visitors, and one of them, the son of a Loudon banker, fell in love with her, and they became engaged. The father refused to consent to the match, and called his son home. He offered the girl a cheque for £ 2OO, which was refused. The young man wrote, promising never to marry anyone else, but could not defy his parents. A short time ago the laundry maid received a solicitor’s letter, staling that an English officer who had been killed in Belgium had left her had not forgotten his sweetheart during all these years. A girl to assist in housework is advertised for. Sufferers from Hay Fever will enjoy speedy relief by breathing in “NAZOL.” A unique, never-tailing remedy. Use the Nazol Inhaler. Made with extreme care, from the finest materials, SHARLAND’S Baking Powder is the purest, strongest and CHEAPEST you can buy. They’re all doing it, all along the line —worrying the post officials ringing up number nine. For Chrome Chest Complaints, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure 1/6, 2 16 BUY WHOLESALE FROM LAIDLAW LEEDS’ CATOLOG; IT’S FREE. The C. M. Ross Company, Palmerston N., announce their complete Winter Show of Ladies’ Coats, Costumes and Millinery, of which they invite inspection. 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.

Mr Allen, representing Hugard, the magician, was in town to day, making arrangements for the appearance of the company at the Town Hall on June 7th. A meeting will be held in the Town Hall supperroom to night, to make final arrangements in connection with the Miniature Rifle Club's opening night. All intending members are invited to be present. Mr J, \V. Murray, ot Shannon, has been appointed secretary and general store manager for the Shannon Co operative Dairy Co. Ltd. There were a very large number of applicants. The local hockey team played the first competition match 6t the season on the racecourse yesterday afternoon, their opponents being Shannon. The game was a willing one. Foxton had the best, ultimately winning by five goals to three. Advice from Australia has been received to the effect that LanceCorporal L. W. Cousens has been wounded at the Dardanelles. Lance-Corporal Cousens is an expupil of the local State school, and is a sou of Captain Cousens, who was master of the scow Whangaroa that traded between Sydney and Foxton some years ago. The following donations have been received by the Young Ladies’ Wounded Soldiers Guild : Mr W. Ross, roll of flannel, Mrs AustinJohnston £2 Mrs Gower 1 dozen pillow cases, Mrs J. H. Robinson knitting cotton, Mrs Healey two hot water bottles and tooth brushes. Mr and Mrs Preston entertained a number of friends at their icsidence yesterday afternoon, when a “putting” competition provided an enjoyable and interesting time. Competitors were charged fid per entry which amount is to be donated to the wounded soldiers fund. The Rev and Mrs W. Raine wish it to be thoroughly understood that the invitations issued for next Wednesday at the Masonic Hall at 3 p.m., include all husbands, brothers, etc., whom it is hoped will rally round the flag and by their example increase the is fund for our wounded soldiers. If the men cannot attend they are asked to send their shillings. Come each one, come all and enjoy a cup of tea, a little chat and some delightful music. It is reported that white feathers and anonymous letters are being received by certain local single men who have not yet offered their services for the front. No patriotic citizen has any time for the shirker, but donors of the dreaded white emblem and writers of anonymous correspondence should exercise discretion. There are many young fellows who would gladly offer their services for King and Empire, but who are unable for good and sufficient reasons to do so. On Monday evening next at Mr E. Wanklyn’s saloon Mr C. MeConachy, New Zealand’s champion billiard player, will give an exhibition. Mr McConachy, who is only ig years of age, made breaks of 200 odd and 533 respectively in a game of 750 up at New Plymouth recently, He is a splendid exponent of the game and a rapid scorer, the break of 533 above mentioned was made in 32 minutes. Mr McConachy’s best breaks to date are 735 off the red and 10S3 at all round billiards. The exhibition will commence at 7.30 o’clock and a charge of is will be made at the door.