LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 1416, 26 June 1915, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Hen Dernberg, while eu route from America to Germany, has fallen into British hands on board the Bergensford. Knox Church, Masterton, has decided lo extend a call lo the Rev. G. T. Brown, M.A., of Gisborne, in succession to the Rev. A. T. Thompson, who goes to Christchurch. According to a London cable the latest honours and awards include military medals for half-a-dozen Anglican, Roman Catholic, Wesleyan and Presbyterian chaplains, Parliament will not discuss any contentious legislation this session. The Opposition will assist the Government in all matters concerning the war crisis. The session is not expected to last long. The male members of the Methodist Church will hold a sock social in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday evening next, in aid of the circuit fund. An interesting programme has been arranged, and refreshments will be provided. Admission is, children 6d. Perreau's up-to-date tea rooms a popular olace for afternoon tea. No good housewife can afford to be without SHARLAND S Baking Powder —the most economical compound on the market. There’s nothing to equal NAZOL for stopping coughs and colds, soothing sore throats, and banishing influenza. Good for old and young. We are showing a splendid line of ladies “Equity” shoes, guaranteed quality, latest style. Betty s Boot Emporium.* It, in order to save one shilling on a few noticeable lines, you pay more for very many others, and then lose 5 per cent, cash coupons on the total amount of your month s account you are money of pocket on your month’s trading. Try Thomas Rimmer.

Mr Lang was re elected Speaker at the opening ot Parliament on Thursday.

A social will be held in the Presbyterian schoolroom on Thurs day evening next, July xst, at 8 o’clock Full particulars are advertised.. Miss Enid Sturdy won the Kelburn Villa raffled at Wellington on Thursday night by the Wellington Combined Drapers, Mr W. Keilow, of Wellington, won the Overland car. A number of local people were present at the Winter Show at Palmerston yesterday. The Chairman of the Levin Carnival Committee, Mr Hughes, expressed disappointment that Foxtou did not accept the challenge of an outsider to cover his ,£IOO with £SOO. The time limit expired to-day. Flax cutting on the Riverdale Estate will recommence next week and the mills drawing their supplies of gtcen leaf from this source should be in full swing again within a few days, after having been closed down for two months. Two houses are in course of erection on the property near the Marotiri Post Office recently purchased from Mr H. G. Hammond by Mr J, Cbrystall. This property comprises about 700 acres and will be subdivided into suitable areas and utilised for dairying purposes. Out of a large number of applications from all parts of the Dominion for the position of Director of the Wanganui Technical College, the Education Board has selected Mr Geo. J. Park, present head of the commercial department of the Christchurch Technical College. The Mayor (Mr Alf. Fraser) has received a lengthy telegram from the Mayor of Wellington concerning a conference of Mayors throughout the province at Wellington, on Friday next, for the purpose of considering a proposal to federate the various patriotic societies and funds, and to agree upon a uniform system of relief, and to nominate trustees and an executive. On account of the rains experienced during the past few days the river has risen considerably. On Tuesday afternoon advice was received that there was a rise of 11% it. at Woodville, and the water was then still rising, but yesterday afternoon Woodville reported a fall ot nine feet. Apparently, however, there was a fairly heavy fall of rain up country last night, a report from Woodville this morning stating that there was a rise of one foot and the river, was still rising. As a matter oi fact all the soldiers ol General Joffre’s army get regular leave in turn, with one notable exception. Since the beginning ot the war no member of the garrison of the famous fortress of Verdun has either been home or allowed to communicate with his friends. The rapid fall of Liege and Namur resulted iu the entire alteration of the defence of the famous fortress, and in order that the Germans shall not learn the secrets of the new defences, even accidentally, no man is allowed to leave or communicate with the outside world. The following is a list ot contributors to the Young Men’s Club, organised to provide funds for the Girls’ Guild, who are labouring on behalf of the Wounded Soldiers’ Fund: — Messrs S. Austin, C. and G. Edwards, R. Munro, G. Fraser, W. Mitchell, V., C., H., and L. Robinson, V. Betty, W. Neylon, J. Colder, N. and C. Bryant, C. Simmons, R. Dixon, P. Clarke, K. Furrie, R. N. Speirs, S. and R. Barber, S, B. Collins, Jas. Ross, D. Mclntyre, O. Robinson, and W. Smith,

A Sydney cable states that Arthur Kidman was fined ,£2OO on a charge of torging and uttering a tender for military contracts in the name of C. Brown, and a similar amount for forging a tender in the name of A. Jmies, whereto he pleaded guilty. The Chief Justice, in passing sentence, said the case was the first under the new law, and he accepted Kidman’s statement that he did not think he was doing harm, though he was sorry such an impression should prevail in the mind of Kidman or anyone else. So far the evidence showed that Kidman’s action did no mischief to the Commonwealth, and under the circumstances he would deal with the case rather as an attempt to gel an unfair advantage of the Commonwealth than as a serious completed act. It is quality that makes a bargain. This will be found in every pair of boots or shoes purchased at Retter Bros. Ladies, call and see the special line of strong welted sole shoes from 13s 6d. Boots and shoes of all makes and prices stocked. Don’t forget, we sell five tins of Nugget polish for is.* 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. If your order is required in IS minutes—in hall an hour—before dinner—give us a call and it will be there. Walker and Furrie. Gentlemen! .Next time you require a “best hat,” buy the “R. & G.” make—it will style and comfort give you. Apply local drapers.* Perreau'S dare scones arc a very popular dish for afternoon tea. Fresh daily.* Walker and Furrie have an as sortment of cheeses of superior quality and invite the public to sample them.