LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 1433, 5 August 1915, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr and Mrs A, J. Kellow and Miss Signal, leave Foxton next week for a holiday trip to Australia, The Education Board has acceded to the request of the local school committe to have a belfry erected in front of the entrance, and it is now in position, and the hell hung. The sound of the bell can now be heard in all directions. The local Ladies’ Guild desire to acknowledge half-a-ton of coal from Mr W. Nye, as a donation to the Wounded Soldiers’ Fund. The guild will dispose of the coal at a later dale. Mi W. Smith look several photographs of yesterday’s public gathering in trout of the Municipal Chambers. The proofs have turned out very well. A group photograph of the cadets is really a fine picture. The Ladies’ Guild have received a letter from Colonel Tate, in which he thanks the ladies of Foxton for the puddings forwarded last Saturday, and the kindly thoughts which prompted the gifts, which he assures the guild were keenly appreciated by the men. The names for another word building competition will be announced at the matinee at Fuller’s Pictures on Saturday afternoon. The first prize of 5s being donated by Mr Adtnore, and second prize of 2s 6d by Mr Smith, a special prize of 2s fid for neatness and correctness will also be given, independent of numbers. Printed forms of conditions, etc., will be given at the door. Three services were held at All Saints’ Church yesterday in connection with the anniversary of the declaration of war, and special prayers offered for the success of Great Britain and her Allies and for the wounded, etc. Au evening service was also held in the Methodist Church. All the services were well attended. Next Sunday all the churches will devote part of the service to the war. Two bibulous individuals were preseut at the ceremony in irout of the Municipal Chambers yesterday afternoon. They had a hazy idea of what was taking place, but their loyalty was without question. One particularly requested that cheers should be given lor “ the Good Old Queen.” For the moment he was living in the past. The other was particularly attracted to the school cadets, who were magnified into real soldiers of the King, and he anticipated that they would perform valorous deeds on the field of battle.

A local young lady, who shall be nameless, was challenged lo carry two plum puddings on a stick along Main Street in response to the Ladies Guild invitation for these commodities last Saturday for the men in camp. The challenge was accepted on condition that five shillings was to be paid into the Wounded Soldiers Fund. The young lady carried out her part of the bargain and yesterday she received a postalnote in settlement of the challenge. In connection with the visit of the Regimental Band and Drummers to Foxton next Wednesday afternoon, the Mayor solicits the. assistance of those young ladies who appeared in fancy dress at the recent hall, and others willing to assist to take np a street collection, on behalf of the Wounded Soldiers Fund. The Mayor will be pleased to receive the names of those willing to undertake such good work. The joint secretaries nt the Foxton Girls’ Guild have received the following appreciative letter from A. Collins on behalf ot the rjlh Platoon of Lord Liverpool’s Own Battalion at the Rangiotu camp :—“Dear Madams, —■ The boys of the 14th Platoon, MV Company, Second Battalion, wish to thank yon for your kind gift of eatables which was brought to camp by some of ML Company who were present at your dance last evening. Such gifts as these are more than appreciated, and we are sure that the people of Foxton have been more than generous in their support of all patriotic movements. We just feel that everyone is too kind, and if we can assist your guild in any way we shall be extremely pleased to do so.”

The public paid glowing tributes to the local school cadets yesterday afternoon, for their neat appearance and tine bearing. We would also pay a compliment to Captain Gabites as the lads lent a special attraction to the gathering. It was a fine sight to see the squad swing along the street to the sound of bugle and drum. It is regrettable to think that the authorities are not giving the attention to the school cadets that their importance deserves. For in the school cadet movement lies the best foundation for perfect military training. The physical exercises are absolutely essential at school, but that is no reason why the military training should beset aside. The public will be pleased to know that Captain Gabites does not intend to let the ■local school .cadet corps pass out, and we are sure tjie public will give him what assistance it can to promote the welfare of the corps.

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The fortnightly meeting of the Young Men’s Club will be held in the Council Chambers to-night at 7.15 sharp. All members are requested to be in attendance. A National Cabinet has been agreed upon to consist of five members each from the Government and Opposition patties. Mr Massey will continue as Prime Minister and Sir Joseph Ward will be Minister of Finance. At yesterday’s demonstration in front of the Municipal Chambers, when the National Anthem was being sung, one or two men were noticed with their hats on. We assume that ignorance was the cause rather than disloyalty or a want of reverence.

The Mayor convenes an important meeting of the local Patriotic committee and those willing to join same, in the Council Chambers at S o'clock this evening, when arrangements will he made to entertain the Regimental bands from Rangiotn camp who are to visit Foxton next Wednesday. The first change of advertisement from the new firm, Messrs Stiles aud Matheson, appears In this issue, and they say the goods advertised are the greatest bargains ever offered in Foxton. The bargains are displayed in the firm’s show windows. For further particulars see advertisement.® Referring to train arrangements to convey the hoys in camp to the local seaside, Sergt, Burgess writes as follows All to whom I have mentioned the matter are very keen ou visiting Foxton Beach some Sunday, If a train could only he arranged for, there would be no doubt about it being well patronised.” The wedding cake which was bought by Mrs Austin- Johnston at a social function held in Foxton last week, and presented to the boys in the Rangiotn camp, has, according to a letter we have received from Sergt. Burgess, been a source of interest and anticipation in camp. A ceremony took place in camp last night in connection with the cake, and we are promised a full account of the happening.