LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 1431, 31 July 1915, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A valedictory social is to be tendered to the Rev J, M. and Mrs Thomson by members of the congregation and iriends in the Presbyterian Sunday School on Tuesday evening next. The ladies ot the congregation will provide supper. The Rev A. C. Randerson, of Levin, has received an invitation from the office-bearers of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Dunedin, to become assistant to the Rev Dr Waddell, and has resolved to accept the position. At the monthly sitting of the Magistrate’s Court, held before Mr J. W. Poynton, S.M., yesterday morning, judgment for plaintiff was entered tip in the following undefended civil rases:—Walker and Furrie v. O. Hair, claim £8 rs jd, costs 23s 6d ; A. Lazarette v. F, S. Patterson, £3 8s 61, costs 28s; J, M. Kelly v. S. Wright, £6 ros id, costs 8s; same v. T, and M. Curtis, ,£23 15-1 od, costs £1 3s, ami same v. Alfred Morgan £B, costs Ss.

Mr F, W. Venn sends the following characteristic contradiction to our Levin contemporary “Sir,—-Will you kindly contradict the statement contained in yours to day ; namely, that the undersigned is seriously ill. I am not in my usual good health, but able to get about all right; only re turned from Wellington to-day. If the two doctors mentioned had come with me the undertakers would have been close up in the rear.” One of the wounded who returned to New Zealand by the Willochra declares that the French are using Turpeuite as an explos ive at the Dardanelles. He bases the assumption on the fact that when bis company were about to enter a Turkish trench, during a charge, the Turks in the trench were in attitude oi deleuce. Some one cried out, ‘‘Bog in boys, these fellows are alive, ” and it was not until the trench was entered that the Turks were found to be dead.

The Post and Telegraph Department revenue for the quarter ended June 30th was ;—Postal revenue: Private box and bag rents 136, money order commission ,£4048, postages ,£171,460, postal note commission ,£2594, miscellaneous £ 221, total £ 178,761. Telegraph revenue: Telegrams ,£87,617, telephone exchanges ,£79,482, miscellaneous £1037, total ,£168,137, The aggregate post and telegraph revenue was ,£346,989, and the aggregate for the June quarter 1914 was ,£368,335. In the House ot Representatives this week, Mr W. H. Field, M.P., asked a question of the Minister of Public Works, —" Whether he will lay on the table of the House, or otherwise place at the disposal of members interested in the subject, the recent report of Mr Furkert, Government Engineer, on the subject of the prevention of damage by river erosion, and the control of rivers in flood time ; and whether the Government will favourably consider the question of appointing such a council as is recommended by Mr Fnrkert to deal with this vital question, as being ranch more economical and satisfactory than the appointment of a number of small river boards?” —In reply, the Hon. Mr Fraser said, “ Mr Furkert’s report will be laid on the table of the House. The question of establishing such a council as is recommended by Mr Furkert is being considered by the Government.’’

After the silting of (he S.M. Court yesterday morning, Mr J. W. Poyuton, S.M., at the invitation of the Chairman of the local Stale School Committee, delivered a very instructive and interesting science lecture on “Light” to the pupils of the upper standards. Mr Poyntou dealt with certain phases ot the subject which is to be given publicly next month. As Mr Poynton’s remarks are to be the subject of an essay competition, we will net go into details. The speaker avoided technical phrases, and used diagrams to illustrate and impress bis points upon the scholars. The source of light, ray speed, flower absorption of colour, breaking up, reflex, the rainbow, etc., was told in simple language. Messrs Jackson (headteacher) and Horublow (chairman) conveyed the thanks and appreciation of Uie children and Committee to Mr Poyntou for the kindly interest he had taken in the school and the educational value of his lectures. Mr Poyntou will award three prizes (books;, for the best essays on the lecture. The essays will be written in school, and forwarded to Mr Poyntou, who will adjudge them. Bauckham’s Cash Grocery is offering a special discount of 5s in the £ on old accounts paid before December 31st next. See advertisement in this issue. 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 pair, And sobbed, “My love! be always sure To take your Wood’s Great Peppermint Cure. 6 Cakes to make —scones to bakehow easy, pleasant, and sure is the work when you use SHARLAND’S Baking Powder. Why give your children cold lunches when they can get a hot steak and kidney pie at Perreau’s for threepence. BUY WHOLESALE FROM LAIDLAW LEEDS’ CATOLOG; IT’S FREE.

Commissioner Hodder of the Salvation Army, will pay his first official visit to Foxton on Friday next. The Ladies Guild desire to thank Mr A. J. Gibbs for collecting the sum of £3 17s 6d from the~ eraplos'ees of the Matai and Papa- , klrl mills for the Wounded Soldiers Fund. The Eighth Reinforcements have been called up, and go into camp on August 17. Included among them are the following from Foxton and Moutoa : Foxton —• Messrs J. P. Collins, M. B. O’Reilly, D. F. Walls, A. Heusraan, P. M. Clarke,]. H. Morgan, E. T. B. Wallis, E. J. Colson, R. A. Burnett. Moutoa —M. W Cottinghara. Speaking at the Young Men’s Club dance last night, Sergt. Burgess urged the Foxton public to agitate lor a train service from the camp to Foxton, in order to give the men an opportunity of visiting the seaside. He said a number of the men would gladly avail themseles of the opportunity if railway facilities were provided. The Rev], M. Thomson, M.A., conducts his last service locally as minister of the Foxton Presbyterian charge to-morrow morning. It is hoped that all members and adherents will make a point of attending. The children, who have been during Mr Thomson's ministry, specially catered for at the morning service, are specially requested to attend this seivice. A very successful ball in aid of the Wounded Soldiers Fund was held at Shannon on Wednesday last. The prize for best fancy coloured costume (lady’s) was won by Miss Hughes as “Duchess of Devonshire” ; best fancy dress (men’s) Mr McKegney as a policeman ; most original costume, Mr W. Healey, in the costume of “Ned Kelly.” Mrs Carter presented the prizes, which consisted ol a silver-plated cup, a silverplated candlestick and a rug. Mrs Hall and Miss Wells are to be congratulated upon the success of the effort. The result of the word-building competition from the letters contained in the words “ Eagle’s mate,” was announced at the matinee at Fuller’s pictures this afternoon. The first prize (5s donated by Mr Kent Johnston) was won by Bob Hornblow, and the second (2s 6d donated by Mr Hornblow) to Ella Patterson. Mr Jackson, master of the State school, acted as judge. Mr Smith said that the work of the competitiors was particularly neat, and very little separated the winners. The next competition will be announced at Saturday’s matinee. At the local police court this afternoon, before Mr Hornblow, J.P., Henry James Prew was charged by the police that on July 17th, at Rangiotu, he did wilfully damage the windows on the Foxton-Palmerston train, value 30s, the property of the New Zealand Government, being a breach of the Railway By-laws. Accused pleaded guilty. Evidence was given by the police. Accused stated that he was under the influence ot liquor at the time, and did not know what happened. Accused was fined 20s, and ordered to pay the amount of damage done, 30s. J. M. Kelly announces to-day that he has decided to sell for cash only as from August 2nd (Monday), and on this account is able to offer all lines at bedrock prices. Examples of cash prices are given in his advertising space. Heaseman, Foxton’s Premier Tailor, specialises in gents, riding breeches. Inspect ray slock of English and Colonial suitings. Fit, style and workmanship guaranteed.* SEE CHEAP RATES, FRONT PAGES LAIDLAW LEEDS’ WHOLESALE CATOLOG.