LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 1432, 3 August 1915, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A fair amount of whitebait has been netted locally during the past few days. The prospects point to a good season. The winning number of the cash register tickets issued last week by Messrs Walker and Furrie was 501. Mrs W. Kuewslnh was the lucky bolder. Public notice is given that until further notice Foxtou Platoon C Company will parade at the Masonic Hall every Tuesday night at 7.45 o'clock. The secretary of the local Horticultural Society has received a letter from the Horowhenua Horticultural Society asking for the proposed date of the spring show so as not to clash with the local society’s dale. The usual fortnightly meeting of the Young Men’s Club will be held in the Council Chambers on Thursday evening at 7.30 o’clock. All members are requested to be in attendance.

Bishop Williams, of Napier, has just celebrated his 86th birthdayBishop Williams was born in the Bay of Islands and is a son ol the first Bishop of Waiapu, one of New Zealand’s most prominent missionaries.

We have been asked by certain seaside residents to publicly bring under the notice of the Manawatu County Council the urgent necessity lor repairs to the Beach road. It is stated that little has been done to the road since it was put down and unless it is taken in hand at once it will be a costly job at a later date. A petition is to lie forwarded to the Council on the snhiect at its next meeting.

Through an oversight we omitted to publicly mention the fact that some time ago Mr Smith, local manager for Messrs Fuller’s, had offered, free of charge, the supper room and conveniences at the Town Hall for the use of the boys In camp at Rangiolu when visiting Foxton. The supper room will accommodate about 200 men. This generous offer has been made to the Mayor who has communicated the fact to the camp officers.

We have received a copy of the annual report and balance-sheet o( the New Zealand Sports Protection League, covering the period ending May 31st, 1915. The report covers the work of the past, year, and suggests that branches of the League might do useful work in assisting public movements for the creation of recreation grounds and playing areas, and also in promoting the principle that recreation grounds not used for private gain should be exempted from local rates. The balance-sheet discloses a very satisfactory position, the credit balance being ,£319 4s Bd. front of the Council Chfhibers, commencing at 2.30 p.m His Worship the Mayor whl briefly address the gathering, and move the resolution, which will be seconded by Mr Hornblow. Those assembled will sing the National Anthem and Rule Brittania. The singing will be conducted by Mr Betty. The Mayor Invites all loyal citizens who can make it convenient to attend. The ceremony will last about fifteen minutes. Cakes to make—scones to bake — how 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. When ne?:t you bake scones, rolls or cakes, use SHARLAND'S Baking Powder—and watch them rise! Costs less than others—worth more. SEE CHEAP RATES, FRONT PAGES LAIDLAW LEEDS’ WHOLESALE CATOLOG.

The camp at Rangiotu was visited by a large number of people from all parts of the district ou Sunday. The Girls’ Guild desire to acknowledge ros (second instalment) from Miss E. Ross representing sale of woollen mascots, Mr G. Coley 53, A. H. Yates is.

A card tournament will be held In Mr Perreau’s room on Thursday evening, between teams representing the combined Druids and Oddfellows Lodges and the local railway employees.

A special meeting of the local Ladies’ Guild will be held on Friday next at 2.30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. As important business is to be discussed a full attendance is requested. The latest messages from Pelrograd show that the Russians have not yet left Warsaw, and that they are fighting sanguinary actions at various points, indicting terrible losses on the enemy. It is twelve months ago tomorrow since England declared war on Germany. Interesting reviews and proclamations are appearing in the press throughout the world.

The vacancy in the local police, caused through Constable Sweeney’s transfer to Stratford, has been filled by Constable Hanlon, of Okarlto, Constable Hanlon arrived in Foxlou to-day and will take up bis duties immediately. At the Gun Club’s meeting at Pntiki (Wanganui) in aid of the Wounded Soldiers’ Fund, a brace of ducks was sold by auction for ,£SOO and a leg of mutton ior ,£2OO by Mr H. J. Dnigan. The total proceeds of the meeting were close on ,£IOOO. The local Ladies’ Guild is endeavouring to send a box of goods to England with the next troopship for distribution among the poor at Home. The Guild asks us to solicit gifts of clothes from townspeople to be included. The Guild will be pleased to receive such gifts at the Council Chambers on Friday afternoon next.

Mr C. H. Poole, M.P. for Auckland, is asking the Prime Minister whether it is a fact that potatoes are being exported in large quantities from the Dominion, notwithstanding the decision of the Government to prohibit the export of same. Mr Poole slates that large quantities of potatoes are on the Wellington wharf now awaiting shipment to Australia, and the Government is being ignored.

We are asked to contradict a rumour to the effect that the plum puddings sent to the soldiers at the Rangiotu camp by the Foxton women were given to civilians. The gossip who circulated the rumour deserves to suffer the pangs of hunger for a week. The boys in camp can tell a different story, and we feel sure the ears ot the donors must have tingled with the high encomiums the hoys passed on Ihe “duffs.” Writing from the Dardanelles, a Masterton lad expresses great appreciation of the “ heel less ” socks that were knitted for the soldiers. After a hard day’s wear, the fact of their not having heels in any one place enables the socks to be turned, so that the wear comes on another part, and the feet are refreshed. This class ot sock is just the thing for wearing on active service, but ladies who are making the socks should knit them longer than the ordinary socks.

Owing to a mistake in consigning the plum puddings contributed .by the ladles of Foxton to the men in camp at Rangiotn, the puddings were not carried by Saturday afternoon's train, although they were at the station in ample time. Fortunately the camp Commandant was notified that the puddings were being forwarded by the train, and when it was found by the camp authorities that they had not arrived as promised, the Guild was immediately communicated with. An investigation disclosed that the puddings had remained where they had been left. [Arrangements were made with a local business man to take them ;o the camp on Stindiy. In the meantime the camp commandant jent a car down for them at 10.30 i’clock on Saturday night. The niddings were distributed among .he various companies on Sunday, and much appreciated. The suggestion Iras been made recently that “ our boys ” on the Gallipoli Peninsula do not receive letters addressed to them. Mr F. W. Powell, in a letter to the Evening Post last week, says: “1 have received several service cards from my son, Wilmot Powell, of the Wellington 6th Mounted, who left Egypt on Bth May, and today I received a letter-card dated 6th June, in which he says he received a budget of letters from New Zeeland. ... He adds that he is quite well, and having the time ot his life. Two mails had arrived up to the time he wrote (6th June). 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. Heaseman, Foxton’s Premier Tailor, specialises in gents, riding breeches. Inspect my stock of English and Colonial suitings. Fit, style and workmanship guaranteed.* SEE CHEAP RATES, FRONT PAGES LAIDLAW LEEDS’ WHOLESALE CATOLOG. For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure 1/6, 2/6 Best factory butter 1/6. Coupons given with all goods purchased at Walker and Fume’s,

The vital statistics for Foxton for July were Births xo, deaths 1, marriages nil, The usual monthly meeting of the Foxton Borough Council will be held in the Council Chambers on Monday next, August 9th, 1915, at 7.30 p.tn. Business: general. At last the repeated application of the Council for a revaluation of the borough is to be given effect to, as Mr Coutts, the District Government Vainer started yesterday, the \Vork ot the new valuation. A baseless rumour was circulated on Saturday evening to the effect that one of onr local boys at the front had been seriously wounded. It is regrettable that busy-bodies should not first make sure of their facts before giving tongue to Idle gossip. The school children and school cadets will take part in the demonstration in front of the Municipal Chambers at 2.30 o’clock to morrow afternoon. The children will march in procession from the school at 2,15. The following meteorological details for Foxton for the month of July are supplied by the postmaster, Mr A. Hawke : —Rain fell on twelve da>s, the maximum fall ol 1.70 inch occurring on the nth ; the total rainfall was 5,64 inches, Captain Turner, late commander ol the Lusitania, has lelt the navy for the army. “No more sea for me,’’ said he. “I have finished with it. My place in future is in the trenches and to find and punish the hell hounds who are responsible lor the most cruel, cowardly and dastardly outrage on record. ’’ The adjourned meeting of the local .State school committee was held last night. Present : Messrs Hornblow (chairman), Revßaine, Chrystall, Henderson, Woods and Betty. Routine business was transacted and accounts passed for payment. It was decided to hold over certain business until next meeting. The Rev J. M. Thomson M.A. conducted his farewell service as minister of the local Presbyterian charge on Sunday morning to a large congregation. His address to the children and his sermon were appropriate to the occasion. Mr Thomson will temporarily occupy the pulpit of the Masterton Presbyterian Church until the in-' duction of the new minister. The following figures show the quantity of butter in cool store at various ports on July 31 : Auckland 2806 boxes, New Plymouth 200, Patea 720, Wanganui 637, Gisborne 59, Wellington 4360, Lyttelton 1851, Timaru 60, Dunedin 598 ; total, 11,291; total on July 31, 1914. 22,644 ; total on July 31, 1913. i 37 2 - A regrettable disturbance preceded the departure of a troopship from Melbourne. Owing to a refusal of leave, several soldiers left the ship and endeavoured to break through the pier guard. Three were injured. The following day the demand for leave was more insistent. Senator Pearce addressed the men, stating if they did not return to duty at the appointed time they would not be allowed to proceed. Every man mustered, and the ship departed. A valedictory social and presentations are to be tendered to the Rev J- M. and Mrs Thomson in the Presbyterian Sunday School this evening. A programme of musical items will be rendered and the lady members of the congregation will provide refreshments, Members and adherents of the congregation and friends of the departing minister are cordially invited to he-present. To-morrow is being observed as a day ot prayer and intercession for the war. The following services will be held in All Saint’s Church : 7.30 a.ra,, Holy Communion ; 10,30 a.m., Holy Communion ; 3 p.m., Prayers; 7.15 p.m., Service ol Commemoration for those who have fallen in the war. The vicar extends an invitation to all as far as possible to attend one or more of these services. The following new books have just been added to our local public library:--" “Behind the Thicket,” (W. E. B. Henderson); “ The Happy Warrior,” (A. S. M. Hutchenson); “ Kitchener’s Chaps,” (A, N. Lyons); “ Who Goes There?” (R. W. Chambers); “The Family,” (K. Mordaunt), “The Quarterbreed,” (R. A. Beuuet); “ The Voyage Out,” (V. Woolf); “ Bealby,” (H. G. Wells); “ The Snare,” (G. Vane;; “ Where There are Women,” (M. and A. Barclay); “On Desert Altars,” (N, Lorlmer); “ The Turmoil,” (B. Tarkington); “ Princess Mary’s Gift Book.” Ernest Barry, the world’s sculling champion, and Dorando, winner of the Olympic Marathon race from Windsor to London iq 1908, have volunteered for service with the colours. Barry has been attached to the First Surrey Rifles. Lieut. Poulton Palmer, Lieut. D. M. Bain, and Second Lieut. C. F. Sealey, well-known Rugby players at Home, have been killed in action; also the following noted polo players: Captain F. O, Grenfell and Captain A. Noel Edwards. Grenfell and Edwards were both meqibers of the Ninth Lancers team which won ’ the Indian Inter-Regimental final of 1906,