LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 1442, 4 September 1915, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The death is recorded from Dunedin of Dr. F. C. Batchelor, a well-known medical practitioner. Included in the casualty list yesterday is the name of another local boy, namely, Trooper W. F. Powell who is reported as missing. Mr Walter E. Barber, of Foxton, has been appointed a member ot the Assessment Court under the Valuation of Land Act. The annual general meeting of the Foxton Racing Club will be held in the Council Chambers on Friday evening next, at 8 o’clock. NO COLD IS “NAZOL” PROOF!

Tenders are invited for the purchase of green flax in quantities to supply two strippers. Full particulars may be obtained on application to Mr H. Greig, Shannon. The Queen of the South with general irora Wellington crossed inwards yesterday afternoon, but stuck in the river. She has been lightered, and is expected to get off on to-night’s tide. A very successful dance, organised by Mesdaraes Hall and Tilling was held at Shannon last night in aid of the Wounded Soldiers’ Fund, and a sum of £l6 5s was netted. The Rev. Father Cronin has donated the sum of ten shillings for prizes for another word-build-ing competition for school children. Particulars of the competition will be announced by the manager of Fuller’s Pictures next week. The annual meeting ol the members and adherents of the Foxlon Presbyterian Church is advertised to lake place on Thursday evening next, at 7.30 o’clock, when the annual report and balance sheet will be submitted and committee elected. Besides lire Turkish transport which the British aeroplane sank on the 20th, British submarines have torpedoed four transports, two anchored at Agbassi Bay and two going between Gallipoli and Nagara. The guns of the warships also struck several vessels anchored in the straits. Two members of the literary staff of the New Zealand Times, Mr C. F. Redman (son of Mr F. T. Redman, J.P., of Masterton, and nephew of Mr Horn blow, of Foxton), and Mr R. P. Withell (lorrnerly of Christchurch), have received notification that they have been accepted for military service abroad. The receipts at the recent Bulb Show, excepting the entrance fees, were as follows, the figures in parenthesis are for the previous year: Doors £s los (£i W 3 6d), tea room £2 9s fid (£2 13s), sweet stall £2 17s sd (none last year), sheep guessing £1 17s (£1 ns), hat trimming 6s (5s 3d), button holes 6s. This morning we were shown the head of a freak lamb by Mr Patterson, brought from Mr H. Tbynn’s farm. The eats are perfect, both eyes are joined together in one perfect cornea in the centre of the forehead, there is no upper jaw or nose, hut the lower jaw is pertect. Mrs Fraser has received a letter from Mrs Luke, Mayoress of Wellington, in which the writer expresses pleasure “at the splendid response you have had for the waistcoat fund." The writer continues : “We are sending no waistcoats at all to individuals, they will all go in bulk and every man will get one. We are beseiged with people wanting to buy them.” At Wellington S.M. Court recently, a person was fined a substantial sum for scratching a plate glass window with a diamond cutter. Several shop windows in Foxton have been similarly scratched and thereby weakened, Recently the plate glass in a show case in Mr Healey’s shop was scratched by some foolish person. A word to the wise should be sufficient.

On Wednesday afternoon next the local Ladies Guild will give an afternoon in the Town Hall. No invitations will be sent out but a general invitation is extended to the general public. A charge of rs will be made and the ladies will provide afternoon tea and other attractions. This function is not only held to supplement the funds of the guild, which is doing such good work on behalf of the Wounded Soldiers Fund, but will afford a pleasant social time for townspeople of both sexes. Children will be admitted at halt price and bran tubs will be provided for them. It is hoped that the public will evidence their practical appreciation of the guild’s efforts by turning np in good numbers on Wednesday afternoon next.

A tax on bachelors who are not going to the front was advocated by Mr G, Wittv (R'iccarton) when speaking in Parliament on Thursday night on the Budget proposals. There were many bachelors and wealthy bachelors, too, who had not attempted to go. They were shirking their responsibilities to their country, and shirking family responsibilities. It was not a laughing matter said Mr Witty, and if those men would not go they should be taxed. (Applause.) “Mother promised me 5s if I won a prize in the children’s cookery classes at the Bulb Show,” said little Stella Robinson to us this morning, “and I won three firsts, two seconds, aud a third, and I want to give you 5s for a sheepskin waistcoat.” We have much pleasure in accepting the 5s from Stella and will hand it on to Mrs Fraser. At the same time we take the opportunity of commending the fine spirit which prompted such a sacrifice. May Che little girl’s gift bring good luck to the wearer of the warm jacket. When quality counts ! Our customers appreciate the high standard of our Groceries, combined with our low prices. Therefore, wise folk deal at Walker and Furrie’s. SAARLAND'S absolutely is THE Baking Powder. Purest, strongest, and CHEAPEST. SHARLAND’S is bound to rise. Get it from your grocer. Perreau’s 6d cakes are in great demand now eggs and butter are dear. The famous Roslyn Writing Pads obtainable from all stationers and storekeepers at 6d and Is each/

The piize for the champion bloom at the recent Bulb Show was won by Mrs Galland. Mrs Fraser desires to acknowledge donations of 5s each from Miss Sewell and Mr Freeman towards the sheepskin waistcoat fund. The Foxtou Ladies Guild are making up sand bags to be forwarded to the tront. These are important in stemming the casually list and helpers are required to assist in making them up. The guild will provide the material upon application. There is on view in MrGolder’s attractive window display a handsomely carved tray, made and presented by Mr E. Ingram to the Foxton Rifle Chib for competition . The tray is a very creditable piece of work and has been won by Mr R. Rand. The Wellington Traders and Labour Council decided to forward to the Government a protest against the proposed form of National Register. The Council’s suggestion is that information should be obtained as to incomes ami sources from which they are derived, as a census of the country’s wealth is as Important as a register of its man-power. The death occurred at Wanganui on Thursday afternoon of Mrs Sawyers, wife of Captain Sawyers of the s.s. Kapili. The deceased, who was 54 years of age, had been iu indifferent health for some time past. The late Mrs Sawyers was well-known locally by the oldest residents having resided here for a number of years before removing to Wanganui. Onr Store is progressive and reliable, for our aim is to supply our customers with the most up-to-date and efficient grocery service to he found in this district. Walker and Fnrrie There’s nothing to equal NAZOL for stopping coughs and colds, soothing sore throats, and banishing influenza. Good for old and young. SHARLaND’S Baking Powder is bound to rise. That is why so many use and praise it. Costs less than others. Girdle scones and pikelets are all the rage. Perreau’s specialise in these lines. I cannot sing the old sweet songs, Which I should sing to-night; I’ve lost my voice, and have no choice, Because of bronchial blight ; But very soon I’ll be in tune. And sing them all, be sure ; I’ll change my moans to dulcet tones With Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. 5 For Chronic Chest Complaints Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure 1/6, 2/6