LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 1439, 21 August 1915, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr Oswald K. Hugo, known throughout New Zealand years ago as a lecturer on phrenology, died at Nelson this week, Mr K. S. Williams, a wellknown Hast Coast sheepfarmer and chairman of the Waiapu County Council, having volunteered for service at the front has been selected as one having an intimate knowledge of the Maoris to act in connection with their leadership. '

Mr W. K. Barber has donated a sheep for a weight-guessing competition at the local Horticultural Society’s Bulb Show, to be held on Sept. 2nd. The popular serial picture, “The Adventures of Kathlyu,” continues to draw good audiences at Fuller’s, and the ninth series now being screened is undoubtedly the finest yet shown.

The Kdncation Board has confirmed the appointment of Miss Ruth Moxbatn as second assistant teacher on the staff of the local State school.

In the list of temporary appointments of non-commissioned officers of the Kigbth Reinforcements appear the names of Messrs Downie Stewart and T. Y. Seddon, M's, I’,, as corporals.

An inspector was examining a school in this district. The examiner asked a class what “ emit” was. One little chap put tip Iri s hand and answered : “ Please sit, its when yonr shirt is hanging ont. !”

The New Zealand Teachers’ Institute forwarded a letter to the Wanganui Kdncation Board pointing ont what the Board should do in connection with teachers who had enlisted. —The Chairman said lie thought the Board was quite, capable of managing its own affairs, bid ire doubted whether the Institute’s executive was in the same happy position. Another cribbagc tournament between teams from the Druids’ and Oddfellows Dodges and the Railway Kmployees, was played in Mr Perrean’s rooms on Thursday evening. As on the previous occasion the; rail way men were victorious, the final result being : Railway 26, Dodges 16. At the conclusion ol the tournament Mr W. Jane contributed a song. The final tournament of the season will be played on Wednesday, the Ist proximo.

In connection with the appeal for leather waistcoats tor the New Zealand troops at the Dardanelles, the local Druids’ Dodge at a meeting held last night, decided to provide waistcoats for the three members of the lodge at present at the front, Bros. H. C. Prosser, J. G. Burr and C. J. Quarlerman. The amount necessary to provide these articles is being handed to the Dadies Guild with a request that waistcoats he forwarded for the members napied. The Wanganui Kducation Board has accepted the resignation of Miss McHardie, fourth assistant at the local State school, to lake elTect from September 12th. Miss McHardie has accepted a responsible position on the staff of the Pahiatua High School, under the Wellington Board. The position means well deserved promotion for Miss McHardie, and the Wanganui Board, and Koxton school in particular, is losing one of its most efficient teachers.

The local Horticultural Society has added a class for children’s cookery at their forthcoming Bulb Show, to be held on Sept. 2nd. At last night’s committee meeting, one member expressed disapproval of the class, because he feared that the exhibits might not be the bona fide work of juvenile exhibitors. It was pointed out that this class was struck out previously. The President (Mr Stiles), said the class was of educational value, and lie did not think parents would encourage their children to be dishonest. Special trophies are to be given in this class.

The result of the. word-building competition from “Cowboy Gala Day” at Fuller’s Pictures resulted in a win for Miss Kthel lidlin with 179 words correct, and Miss Klla Patterson second with 155 words. The prize lor neatness and correctness was awarded to Master J. Kent - Johnston. The work throughout was highly creditable. In Inline prizes will be awarded in two classes, viz., Standards 1., 11., 111., and IV,, V., VI., Unis giving the children in the lower classes an equal opportunity. Prizes of 5s and cs nd for Ist and 2nd were donated by the Mayor, and the special prize of 2s 6d by Mr W. Smith.

The Mayoress has procured a sample sheepskin waistcoat which it is proposed to supply to each of onr.hoys at the front. The waistcoat is on view in Mr Simmons’ shop window, and will be returned on Monday. Mrs Fraser lias already received a number of orders lor these waistcoats. Five thousand are required to supply our boys from the Wellington district. We are sure that the boys from this district will not go short ol this comfort for the oncoming winter. Mrs Fraser is making enquiries as to whether the recipient’s name and number can be attached to the gift. The employees of the Matai and Papakiri mills have voluntarily decided to contribute a certain sum fortnightly to the Sick and Wounded Soldiers Fund. Their previous donations have been acknowledged. Apart from this, they have donated enough to purchase two waistcoats for their late fellow employees, Messrs T. McCartney (late of the Maitai mill), and R. Jeffrey Hate of the Papakiri mill) who are now at the Dardanelles, This act of generosity will be much appreciated by mates at the front. Let our infant army safely grow, Five fleeting years, and then One hundred thousand soldier boys Will be stalwart soldier men. Those five brief years, if peace prevail, Should Austral’s sway assure; Meanwhile, when coughs and com assail, „ . We’ve Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. 3

The Foxlon members of the Eighth Reinforcements will leave for camp by the afternoon train on Monday, Prior to departing they will meet at the Council Chamber at 2.15 o’clock and will be escorted to the station by the Borough Baud and speeches will be delivered at the station by the Mayor and the Rev W. Raine. It is probable that the Foxton Presbyterian charge will offer a call to the Rev. Mr Brendin, who is supplying at Shannon during the absence of the Rev. Mr McKenzie, who is one ot the chaplains at the Trenlhem camp. The Rev. Mr Brendin is a recent arrival from Ireland, and those who have heard him speak in high praise of his qualifications. "Wayfarer,” in the Nation, tells this story : “ From the Front. —Scene; Improvised singsong, to which a number of Herman prisoners wee admitted as a special favour. Officer running it returns after a brief absence, to find the sergeant lei! in control of the programme announcing the following ‘ item ’: ‘ Onr friends Fritz and ’Ans will now oblige with the ‘ ’Ymn of ’Ate.” ' The White Star liner Arabic was torpedoed and sunk without warning off Fastnet Island on Thursday. Twenty-seven of the crew and six passengers are missing. It is believed the torpedo killed several persons, and about thirty were injured, some severely, The Arabic was bound from Liverpool to New York, and carried 180 passengers and a crew ot 243. Her cargo war, very valuable, Wc shall not he saved by argument. Our own strength and our own men alone will save us. If these fail the alternative lor us is robbery, rape of women, starvation as a prelude to slavery. Not need we expect any miracle to save us. So long as an unbroken Germany exists, so long will life on this planet be intolerable, not only for us and onr Allies, but for all humanity. And all humanity knows it. —Rudyard Kipling.

In the Supreme Court, Palmerston, Krnest Reginald Balraer, who pleaded guilty to sending a false telegram with intent to obtain money by fraud, was sentenced to six months’ Imprisonment, the sentence to be concurrent with the one be is already serving. In sentencing prisoner, bis Honour said the maximum penalty in such cases provided for imprisonment for life with bard labour, but iti accused’s case he evidently did not realise the seriousness of his offence.

A Sandou farmer, well known for his geniality and general ability to extract sunbeams from cucumbers, the other day sent an old pair of trousers to the local Red Cross Guild, with a note explaining that since his wife had joined the guild he could get no patching done at home, and asking if the guild members would effect the necessary repairs to his clothes. The ladies (says the Feildiug Star) were quite equal to the occasion. They Hued the trousers with sugar bags, and riveted a sheet of galvanised iron to the outside. An account for one guinea accompanied the returned garment. The sport paid up. On Thursday morning, at the local State school, Mr Aitken, assistant teacher, who is joining the ranks of the benedicts, was the iccipient of a handsome copper vase from the members of the staff. The head-teacher (Mr Jackson), who made the presentation, said that although Mr Aitken had been only a short lime in the school he had become popular, and teachers and pupils wished to extend to him their best wishes for his future happiness and prosperity. Mr Aitken in responding, thanked the teachers lor the handsome gift, which had taken him by surprise. He felt that he was still a stranger, and be was much pleased with the good fellowship shown by the teaching staff. A somewhat novel method of raising money for the Wounded Soldiers’ and Red Cross Funds was adopted by a gathering of sportsmen during dinner at the Clarendon Hotel, Christchutoh, on Wednesday evening (says the Lyttelton Times). Mr W. Hayes, sporting editor of the Otago Daily Times, picked up a banana from a plate, and suggested that it should be sold by auction in aid of the funds. The idea was agreed to immediately, and Mr Hayes officiated as auctioneer. Bids came rapidly, and the banana was sold and resold again until it realised fa ins, the skin being knocked down for fa, It was decided to divide the amount between the two funds. The skin of the banana was retained by Mr Hayes as a trophy. Heaseman, Foxton’s Premier Tailor, specialises in gents, riding breeches. Inspect my stock of English and Colonial ■ suitings. Fit, style and workmanship guaranteed.* For Influenza take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Never fails, 1/6, 2/6. BUY WHOLESALE FROM LAIDLAW LEEDS’ CATOLOG; IT’S FREE. We are showing a splendid line of ladies “Equity” shoes, guaranteed quality, latest style. Betty’s Boot Emporium.* The famous Roslyn Writing Pads obtainable from all stationers and storekeepers at 6d and Is each/ SEE CHEAP RATES, FRONT PAGES LAIDLAW LEEDS WHOLESALE CATOLOG.

Miss C. E. Price has been promoted to the position of fifth assistant at the local State school, and Miss Cumberworth sixth. The promotions, while on the school staff, is evidence of the Board’s appreciation of their services. The Minister for Defence has received a reply from the Imperial Government to his cabled requests for machine guns. Following is the text of the reply : “ With reference to your telegram of August 5. War Office grateful generous offer to supply machine guns, but as all available are required for distribution to the troops, we regret cannot make special allotment New Zealand troops.”