LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 1429, 27 July 1915, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The winning ticket at Messrs Walker and Furrie’s is 456. The prize is a fern stand. The flag sold at Tinui (Wairarapa) on Thursday night in aid of the wounded soldiers’ fund rgalised Why give your children cold lunches when they can get a hot steak and kidney pie at Perreau’s for threepence. Ling Fish at Walker and Furrie’s

The provincial prohibition campaign in Alberta (Canada) resulted in an overwhelming victory for the prohibitionists. The province voted dry by 2 to 1. In connection with the Shops and Offices Amendment Bill now before the House, Mr McCoombs, Labour M.P. for Lyttelton, has given notice of an amendment, which, if carried, will have the effect of closing the hotels at 6 p.m.

Home science Is now a compulsory subject in all schools throughout the Dominion, and at Wednesday’s meeting of the Wanganui Education Board a textbook entitled “ Home Management,” price sixpence, was adopted for use in the schools, A Maori was kept wailing for some time to have an interview with Dr Pomare, who was in conversation with a pakeha. At last the Maori’s patience coul l hold mu no longer, and si riding up !o the voluble pakeha, he exclaimed ; “After yon, Mr Pomare please !” The pikelm took the hint. The people of Gallipoli town, says a Turkish correspondent, have seen only four British prisoners of war. The men "excited great admiration among (lie people because it was seen that they were indeed soldiers. They wandered about freely and drank coffee, creating great excitement by their queer remarks and causing no ill-feeling. Among tho.se present at the Rangiotu camp on Sunday, were Hon. W. F. Massey, Prime Minister, Mon. James Allen, Minister for Defence, Hon. A. L. Herdman, Attorney General, and several members of Parliament. The Ministers made a thorough inspection, and appeared quite satisfied with the arrangements.

Preparations are now almost complete for the new camp at Rangiotu, about a mile nearer Foxton than the present site. The new site is splendidly laid out, with a view to the health, convenience and comfort of the men. Special attention has been given to drainage, and mess rooms are being erected lor the men. The railway siding has been put down, and the water supply laid on.

The statement of accounts of the Post Office Savings Bank shows how enormously the busi ness is expanding, the amount to the credit ot depositors having increased by over ten millions in ten years. The funds are still found useful to the State, and out of a huge total of over nineteen millions of pounds only .£239,7 r 2 remain uninvested, over one million pounds having been utilised by the Government from this source last year.

The Hon. R. H. Rhodes has staled that he thought sickness was diminishing rapidly in the camps, but unfortunately one case of meningitis had occurred at Palmerston. There were nineteen serious cases at Trentham, one serious case at Waikanae and no serious cases at Tanherenlkan. There were cases of measles, Influenza and sore throats, but a very large proportion of them were now convalescent, and the men would soon be out of hospital.

General Godley, in a tetter to the Minister of Defence, states: “I have recommended two New Zealand engineers, Lance-Corporal Fear (we think his name will have to be changed) and Private Hodges for most conspicuous gallantry in volunteering and going out one night in the face ot a very heavy fire and blowing up with gnu cotton a blockhouse which the Turks bad built close to our trenches, and from which we were getting ranch annoyance.”

An enquiry ha:? been received by the local Flaxtuillers’ Association from Mr Joseph Kastman, ot Alameda, California, sakitig if the millers could supply a long, strong fibre for casting a fibrous plaster composition, ami requesting that a halt pound sample be forwarded. The article required is a straight unmatted fibre, and combings would he unsuitable. The letter was read at (he recent meeting of the Association, and it was deckled to forward a sample as requested. Mr Poynton, S.M., will deliver another ot his educational and intensely interesting addresses under the auspices of the local State School Committee, iu the Masonic Hall on Thursday evening next, at 8 o’clock. The lecture will be on “Eight,” and a synopsis appears iu our advertising columns. The public will be admitted free, but u retiring collection will be taken up to delray expenses. Mr Poynlon’s reputation as a student and lecturer is well known throughout the Dominion and the lecture is bound to attract a large audience. For children’s coughs and colds the most reliable remedy is “NAZOL.” Ready for use when bought. Affords quick relief. 60 doses cost 1/6. Girdle scones and p ikelets are 1 the rage. Perreau’s specialise in these lines. SEE CHEAP RATES, FRONT PAGES LAIDLAW LEEDS’ WHOLESALE CATOLOG. Tested in thousands ot kitchens, SHARLAND’S Baking Powder has never failed to rise. Costs less than others—worth more. BUY WHOLESALE FROM. LAIDLAW LEEDS’ CATOLOG ’ IT’S FREE. Heaseman, Foxtou’s Premier Tailor, specialises in gents, riding breeches. Inspect my stock of English and Colonial suitings; Fit, style and workmanship guaranteed.* Best factory butter 1 16. Coupons given with all goods purchased at Walker and Fume’s,

A petition to Parliament, asking that hotels be closed at 6 p.m. during the continuance of the war, is being circulated and signed in the Pahiatua district. The Hon. Sir Walter Buchanan has donated £so° t 0 the Tinui wounded soldiers’ flag, which brings the amount up to £BOOO. The total amount collected in the Wairarapa to date for the wounded soldiers, including the amount subscribed for the Carnival Queen, is ,£68,000.

The following story of a truly British youngster is vouched for by a local resident; A lady in Surrey (England) sent her small nephew a present of a handkerchief with map of Europe on it. The nephew wrote: “Dear Auntie —Thank yon tor the hanky. As soon as I saw it I blew my nose on Germany, Your loving nephew, — The Rev J. M. Thomsom M.A. who has withdrawn from the Fnxton Presbyterian Charge, announced on Sunday that Sunday next would probably 7 be his last service locally as minister of the charge. The Presbytery Commissioners will shortly visit the district and confer with the congregations re the proposed alterations of boundaries and filling the vacancy. Dr. Alexis Aladdin, a member of the first Russian Duma, is visiting London- Me emphasises the great depth of feeling in Russia against Germany. The determination of the Russians to see the war through was directly proportionate to the apparent success of the Germans, Stories ot the probability of Russia making a separate peace were disgraceful lies, if any party even proposed peace negotiations it would be swept away in a hurricane of popular rage. In the House oi Representatives Mr VV. H, Field gave notice to ask the Minister ot Public Works whether he will place at the disposal of members interested in the subject the recent report of Mr Furkert, Government Engineer, on the subjct of the prevention ot damage by river erosion, and the control of rivers in flood time ; and whether the Government will lavourably consider the question of appointing such a council as is recommended by Mr Furkert to deal with this vital question, as being much more satisfactory and economical than the establishment of a number of small river boards. The present spring (writes a correspondent of a southern paper) promises to be one of the earliest for many years, judging by the appearance of the native trees in the Wbare Flat district. Not only have some of the kovvhai trees been in flower for some time, but one of the pittosporum, which usually flowers in September, is also in bloom. The Maori leek, or onion, which usually sprouts in September, is at the present time so far advanced that the sheep are able to crop it. Judging from the buds the kowhals will be in full bloom in about three weeks or so. An instance of grit and enthusiasm -. A man who had fought in the Boer war, and had his hand shot off, was anxious to join the New Zealand Expeditionary Forces. He claimed that, despite his deficiency, he could handle the rifle as well as the next man, but the authorities could not see their way to accept him, So keen was this soldier to fight again for the Empire that he determined to go to the Old Country and endeavour to get into the army in some capacity. His enthusiasm kindled interest in friends, and a passage Home was arranged for. Such a man will get into the fray somehow.

We have received a copy of “The Soldier,” a patriotic song which is meeting with a large sale. It has been written and composed by Albert H. Light, and arranged by R. Leslie-Jones. Words and music have a fluent and popular ring, and are imbued with an appropriate military spirit, and the chorus has a swing which is readily acceptable. A squad of “Trentham Boys” sang “The Soldier” at the Queen Carnival coronation ceremonies in Wellington recently with great success. “The Soldier” has a grand marching chorus with plenty of melody, and is very descriptive. The bauds accompanying the returned soldiers Irom the Willochra to the Town Hall played “The Soldier” song en route, which considerably enlivened the reception. It will he noticed iu their spac to-day that Walker & Furrie are offering to cash purchasers this week a gift ot a nice tea set to the holder of the lucky cash coupon. The winner of last week’s gift was Mr J. Irons. A point for good housewives. Always use SHARLAND'S Baking Powder. Costs least; goes farthest; gives best results. The bride was gowned in nattier blue, With shoes and toque of “tango” hue; The bridegroom, in a suit of brown, Looked quite the smartest “sport” in town. And while confetti filled the air, A tearful mater kissed the hair, And sobbed, “My love I be always sure To take your Wood’s Great Peppermint Cure. 6 Don’t go home to-night without “NAZOL”—that wonderful remedy for coughs and colds. Thousands praise it—so will you. 1/6 buys 6o doses, BUY WHOLESALE FROM LAIDLAW LEEDS’ CATOLOG; IT’S FREE. As sure as water quenches fare, so will “NAZOL” afford relief from heavy colds, troublesome coughs, sore throats, and influenza. Test it.

Mr W. H. Ferris, chief grader, is at present on an official visit to Foxton. Owing to transportjdifficulties, the patriotic cantata, “Brittania and Her Daughters,” will not be staged In Foxton. In the list of purchasers of the badge auctioned at Thursday night’s conceit which appeared in Saturday’s issue, the bid of Mr E. Ball at five shillings was inadvertently omitted. The dislocation in the Main Trunk railway service, caused by an embankment giving way on Friday last, has been rectified, and although the trains are running a little late, the service otherwise is normal. Goods traffic has also been resumed. The will of the late Hon. E. C. J. Stevens, of Christchurch, has been filed with the Registrar ot the Supreme Court. It is understood that the value of the estate is in the region of ,£300,000. Bequests, it is understood, are made solely to relatives of the deceased gentleman. Foxton is a long-suffering and patient community, but public officials oltimes get cussed by the public for the faults and shortsightedness of departmental officials. Some time ago our local esteemed postmaster lost the services of an experienced official who was replaced by a cadet, thus crowding greater responsibilities upon the p.m.. At present the local post office is understaffed and it is time the department ceased using it as a training ground for recruits. By the way, shrapnel beats everything for making conversions (writes a wounded Wanganui soldier from Egypt). Talk about eloquent preaching. I don’t know if I ever worried much about a God or what came after this lot here, up till then, but when one knows that at any second, one is going to cross over, somehow the thought of a “someone,” a ‘‘something on the other side” has its comforts, and you take it from me I did pray and pray with some attention, too—missed out nothing made a job of it. When you want fervor and a religious feeling, try shrapnel. Mr Ralph Ewing, who died last week at Dunedin, left a section valued at to the Presbyterian Social Service Association, also to the upkeep of the Presbyterian Orphanage, ,£IOOO to the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand to provide a scholarship for a student and a picture to Dunedin Art Gallery. In addition to a number of private legacies, there are some for his native place, Scotland, the latter including ;£iooo to the parish of Logie (Stirling) to set up a fund for the deserving poor, ,£SOO to the school ot the same parish, and ,£SOO to the Blair Logie Presbyterian Church, the income to go to the deserving poor. The committe of the local bowling club have made arrangements to have the bowling green and croquet lawns top-dressed, and put in tip top order in readiness for the coming season. Mr Jickell of Palmerston N. visited Foxton this morning, and took the necessary levels, and Messrs Jackson and Newtb will make a commencement with the levelling and top dressing almost immediately, so that the green and lawns should be in splendid condition this season. Mr Jickell, who is a member of the Palmerston Bowling Club, takes a keen interest in the game, and gave his services in connection with the taking of the levels gratuitously. In connection with the representations of the Mayor, through Mr W. H. Field, M.P., urging that facilities be granted to allow those in camp at Rangiotu to visit Foxton, Mr Field has received the following telegram, dated July 26th, from the Hon. W. H. Herries, Minister for Railways.— “ I have your telegram ol to-day’s date urging that facilities be granted those in camp at Rangiotu to visit Foxton at least twice a week. Your representations are noted, and I am having the matter looked into.” The London Observer, in a review of the year of war, in answering pessimists, says:— “ Within six months we shall have nearer four than three million men nnder arms or in training. Nothing can prevent Britain’s military force turning the balance against Germany’s forty years of preparation. It is impossible to lift the veil covering the Navy, but we know that a considerable number of German submarines will never return to port. No outsiders can tell how many have been sunk or captured, but the Admiralty has no reason to be dissatisfied. The new construction since the outbreak of war is probably the most notable in maritime annals, thanks largely to Lord Fisher’s inventive genius.” Use “NAZOL,” and you won’t keep a bad cold or sore throat above a day or two. Acts like a charm. Get a bottle TO DAY.