The Manawatu Herald. Thursday, July 1, 1915. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 1418, 1 July 1915, Page 2

The Manawatu Herald. Thursday, July 1, 1915. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr Heasemau, tailor, has removed into premises lately occupied by Mr Bradley. Mr Lamb, Government auditor, has just completed his annual audit of the Borough Council’s balance-sheet.

The Opposition Whips appointed for this Parliament are Mr G. W. Forbes (Hurunui), Mr W. J. Dickie (Selwyn), and the Hon, A. T. Ngata (Kasteru Maori).

Members of the Girls’ Guild and Young Men’s Club will be entertained by Mr and Mrs W. K. Barber at their residence tomorrow evening.

The Town Clerk has lost no time in getting the rate accounts out this year. Last night the Borough Council struck the rates for the ensuing year, and to day all the notices have been posted.

The vital statistics for Foxtou for the month of June were : Marriage certificates issued, 2 ; births, 15 ; deaths 2, The figures for the past quarter are: Marriage certificates issued, 2; births, 29; deaths, 5.

Every article made and forwarded by the Girls’ Guild on behalf of the wounded soldiers will contain a neatly printed tag bearing the Guild’s address. The Herald acknowledges a vote of thanks for printing same from the Guild.

For Chrome Chest Complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure 1/6, 2/6.

That the Best costs Less is literally true when vou buy SHARLAND’S Baking Powder. Ask your grocer.

We are showing a splendid line of ladies “Equity” shoes, guaranteed quality, latest style. Betty’s Boot Emporium.*

We have received from Mr W. E Riddle the sum of 12s (sale of rooster), to be donated to the Girls’ Guild, for the Wounded Soldiers' Fund.

The following particulars of the rainfall for the past month have been supplied by the local postmaster, Mr A. Hawke: —Rain fell on thirteen days, the maximum fall, ‘9B inches, occurring on 13th proximo. The total for the month of June was 2,80 inches. The triennial visitation of the Wanganui Presbytery to the Foxton charge will take place on Tuesday next. The commissioners are Hie Revs. Doull and Budd and an elder. They will meet with the managers at 2 p.m. and the congregation at 7 p.m., when addresses will be delivered.

During the hearing of charges of theft against a letter-carrier in the Wellington Magistrate’s Court yesterday, a witness —a postal ollici.ll —was asked by counsel was there not a regulation to the effect that postal packages containing money should be registered. “Ves,” answered the official, “and we only wish the public would carry out this regulation.”

Mounsey and Co., auctioneers, will offer by public auction the section in Uuiou Street on account of the Public Trustee as administrator in the estate of James Harper at Nye’s yards on Mon day next at 2 p.m. The property will be sold in order to close the Estate. Prospective buyers will do w'ell to inspect the property and obtain full particulars from the auctioneers.

On Monday next, Mouusey and Co. will hold a sale at Nye’s yards commencing at i p.m. on account of leading nurserymen, a rare lot of fruit and shelter trees, the fruit trees iu particular being a very fine hardy well rooted lot. Choice shrubs and rare flowering plants are also included in the list. The auctioneers will be pleased to receive any class of entry for this sale, entries may be left at the office of the Hrrald.

A special meeting of the Council was held last night for the purpose of confirming the resolution striking the rales for the current year. There were present: The Mayor (Mr A. Fraser), and Crs Henderson, Whibley, Bryant, Freeman, McColl, Thompson and Simmons. An apology for absence was received from Cr. Stevenson. The proceedings occupied only five minutes, the resolution being passed and the meeting rose. “One of the finest and most thrilling pictures shown locally,” was the verdict of those who attended the screening of “On His Majesty’s Service,” at Fuller’s last night. The picture graphically depicts the operations of German spies iu England and the frustration of a plot to blow up a bridge and wreck a troop train. The other screenings were right up-to-date and met with the hearty appreciation of the large audience present. The programme will be repeated to-night.

“ The Prince of Wales is immensely popular, not becasue he is the Prince, but because he is a gocd soldier,” said Dr, A. A. Martin, while describing his experiences with a .British field ambulance in France. “He is a very slim youth, with narrow shoulders, but is extraordinarily wiry.” Dr. Martin said that the Prince talks with the soldiers by the roadside, visits the sick and wounded in the hospitals, and has in many ways earned the respect and admiration of the troops. He drives his own car, and is one of the furious motorists in Flanders, where there are now no speed regulations, and rarely drives at less than 60 miles an hour. “ However, the car has good brakes, and he can slop it quickly,” Dr. Marlin added. The sox social held in the Masonic Hall ou Tuesday night, was a very successful function.The affair was organised and carried out by the male members ot the Methodist Church in aid of the circuit fund. Novel competitions, games and vocal items whiled away a pleasant time, Refreshments were supplied in abundance, and the male folk showed that they could cater for the creature comforts of the audience equally as well as the fair sex. The Rev. Mr Rowe presided, and Misses Honore and Jenks played the accompaniments. Those who contributed to the programme were Messrs Claris, Hornblow, Chrystall, Bullard, Rev. Mr Rowe and Master Bullard. Miss Walker won the two competitions. The lady members will provide the next social, and they intend to go one better than the males.

If you are unable to attend Collinson and Cunningharae’s Colossal Winter Sale, you can share in its money-saving opportunities by mail. On page 4 of this issue this Palmerston firm advertise sale parcels at post free prices. Thousands agree that “NAZOL” is the surest aud cheapest cough and cold remedy in the Dominion. Test it with the Nazol Inhaler.

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.*

Don’t leave the lightness and digestibility of your scones and cakes to chance. Use SHARLAMD’S Baking Powder—it is bound to rise. 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-day.

During the recent carnival, Levin and district raised over for the Wounded Soldiers and Sailors Fund. Well, done, Levin.

Tenders for flax cutting right’s on the Moutoa Estate closed yesterday. The tendering created a good deal of interest among local millers.

The friends of Mrs Alex. Saunders will regret to learn that she left Foxton yesterday to undergo an operation in a Palmerston private hospital. The Bishop of Durham states, on excellent authority, that the Kaiser has expressed a desire to lay waste the Tyneside from Newcastle to the sea. He added : “If I can do that, I shall not have fought in vain.” Dr. Martin gives general confirmation of the stories of German atrocities, and declared that' after his experience of seeing harmless old French farme:s lying with their skulls battered in at the doors of their cottages he could credit any story of German “ Irightfulness.” Lord Kitchener (Secretary ol Slate for War), in a letter to the chairman of an English recruiting committee, urged the enlistment of all able-bodied men. He would be glad to hear of the reasons given by suitable young men for not enlisting when they were so needed.

Another of the popular series of socials, under the auspices of the the local Presbyterian Church, will be held in the schoolroom th s evening. These functions are always looked forward to with 3 good deal of pleasure, and the programme this evening is such as should attract a large attendance. The ladies are supplying refresh ments, Admission is one shilling, children halfprice.

The Foxton friends of Mr and MrsP. T. Robinson, of Palmerston N., will regret to learn of the sad loss they have sustained in the death of their eldest son, Percy, aged 15 years, which occurred on Tuesday. About six months ago the little fellow underwent an operation for appendicitis, and a tew days ago complications set in rendering a further operation necessary from which he never rallied. The deceased was a promising pupil of the Palmerston High School, and popular with all who knew him. In common with their many Foxton friends, we extend our deepest sympathy to the bereaved parents. By the French the British bayonet attack is described as the most cold and relentless In the world, and its chief feature is its silence, says Dr. Martin. Tommy swears as he goes into action, freely damning the Germans. As he advances with his bayonet ready there is none of the fancy guard and parry work. The British Tommy holds his rifle firmly with the butt under his arm and drives with all his weight at the enemy. If he does not miss, the German is killed. Every one uses the bayonet to kill.'*

The war has struck a new phase, says Dr Martin. One never hears blasphemy among the British soldiers, though he swears as fluently as ever. “Although the British Tommy and the French ‘piou piou’ will go into battle and perform deeds of unparalleled bravery without a thought of the consequences, when they are wounded they become little children, and have to be treated as children. The French wounded, especially, are in a highly nervous excited state. The one cry of the wounded is to be taken beyond the sound of the guns, and every blast of artillery renews their excitement, They take their gruelling well, bearing pain bravely and dying fearlessly. Men will send their dying messages to their wives and children, or their sweethearts, with splendid fortitude.

The difference between the soldiers fighting in France was illustrated by Dr. Martin who returned to Palmerston this week, by describing the manner in which they make a charge. “The Germans come lowatds us with crouched shoulders, every man’s arm against his neighbour's. Without the moral support of his comrade’s shoulder against his own, the German is lost, and as they come they cry 1 Rah, rah, rah,’ a low guttural cheer.” The French become wildly excited as they advance to the charge. They shout “ Vive Da France,” “ Pour la patrie,” “abas les Bodies,” and scream with the exaltation of their feelings.

Ferreau'S up-to-date tea rooms a popular ulace for afternoon tea.*

Unlike cough mixture, “NAZOL” goes direct to the seat of trouble, and quickly soothes and relieves. No cold is Nazol-oroof. Gentlemen! Next time you require a “best hat,” buy the “R. & G.” make—it will style and comfort give you. Apply local drapers.* As sure as day follows night, cakes baked with Sharland’s will be light. Best Baking Powder at your grocer’s.

Ferreau'S dare scones are a very popular dish for afternoon tea. Fresh daily. * When tender babes, oppressed by croup, Lie gasping in their little cots; Their anguished parents o’er them stoop. And strive to save their tiny tots; To such as these there comes a boon Which needs no doctor but a spoon; A syrup, soothing, sale and sure — World-famous “ Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.” 4 Ask for the famous “Roslyn’ Writing Pad every time. Contains 100 sheets fine bank paper, with artistic picture of New Zealand’s wonderland (Rotorua), including photo of a charming Native girl. Only 6d each from local dealers.*

An unusually attractive star item was screened at The Royal last night, the subject being the film representation of the great story of “Trilby,” Du Maurier’s famous heroine. The leading role was taken by Sir Herbert Tree, who gave an impressive rendering of the villainous actions and power of Svengali, and was strongly supported by the remainder of his company, especially the characters of Trilby, Taffy, the Laird and Baillee. The production was vivid and masterful, and produced in the most realistic manner. The supporting films were a good lot, and completed an entertaining programme.

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A well assorted supply of English and colonial confectionery at Perreau’s.* “NAZOL” is not a mixture or drug, but a scientific specific which never fails to relieve the worst cold. 6o doses costs is 6d.