LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 1461, 19 October 1915, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The otdiuary meeting of the local State School Committee will be held to-night at 8 o’clock. Andrew Smith, aged 60, a boxmaker, took poison at Dunedin on Sunday, dying half an hour later. He had been in ill health.

The Westraliau railways resulted in a loss of ,£25,650 for the year, compared with a profit ot for the previous year. Certain local prohibited persons have been supplied with liquor by some unscrupulous persons. It is needless to say that the law provides a heavy penalty and imprisonment for such wrong-doing.

The Public Service Commissioners apparently are taking a hand in the recruiting campaign by discouraging applications for positions in the Public Service from men fit to join the Expeditionary Porce. In advertisements inviting applications for a certain position, it is expressly stated that “applications from single men of military age will not be entertained.’’

Speaking at the opening of the Te Horo cheese factory, Mr Harkness (chairman of the Dairy Association) prophesied that before the end of the present year (milking season) the dairy produce exported from New Zealand would be worth 000. A few years ago the dairying industry was despised in New Zealand, said Mr Harkuess, yet it now promised to become the largest export trade of the Dominion.

Flashes of humour occasionally enliven the proceedings of cases at the courts, and the unconscious effort of a leading legal luminary recently will take a lot of beating. He was cross examining a Maori witness upon bis means of living. “What do you do ?” asked counsel. “Work on my wife’s farm,” replied witness. “What do you milk, cows or sheep ?” queried the solicitor, and the laugh raised was beyond the control of the court crier to suppress, “Thou Shalt Not Kill ” may be described as a “ Mystery Story,” but not in the ordinary sense of the words. It is the sort of mystery conceived by the weird, imaginative genius of Edgar Allan Poe and then transplanted to the screen by the wonderfully vivid and artistic methods of D. W. Griffith. “ Thou Shalt Not Kill ” had its first presentations in New York at the Strand Theatre,- where it broke all records. In England, where it is now being shown, it has achieved a sensational success. Its triumphant tour of Australia continues from State to State. Its reception here transcends all previous productions.

The quarterly district committee meeting of the Foxton charge of the Presbyterian Church was held at Foxton yesterday. The moderator, Rev J. H. Bredin, presided. There were present: Messrs A. Matheson (Tiakitahuna), H. Wilton and Macaulay (Rangiotu), and Henderson, Horublow, Alex. Speirs and Jno. Ross (Foxton). The action of the Foxton Committee in disposing of the motor bicycle and purchasing one of stronger power and side-car was endorsed, and payment for same allocated. Repairs to the manse were discussed and sanctioned. The financial statement was presented and discussed. The election of secretary and treasurer was held over until next quarterly meeting. “War is dreadful, but yet it does good,” says Capt. A. J. Cross in a letter received in Wellington a few days ago. “It certainly brings out what is best in a man. The selfish become unselfish, and I could write you books on the noble deeds I have seen done. These men are just the men whom you see every day in the streets of Wellington—farmers, labourers, clerks, shop assistants, schoolmasters, (quite a number) —all sorts, rich and poor. Yet daily I see them sharing a last cigarette (and cigarettes here are worth their weight in gold), or putting aside the best of their rations for a sick chum. I have seen a wounded man wait patiently on one side (ill another’s wound had been dressed, and heard a last cheery message to his chums from a lad who knew he was being taken away to die.”

A meeting of members of the Ladles’ Croquet Club was held In Mr Perreau’s rooms last night. Mrs Woods was voted to the chair. The following committee was set up for the ensuing year : Mesdames Perreau, Woods, Evans, and Miss Speirs. It was decided to present the trophies womlast year on Wednesday, October 27th, on the green. Mrs Bryant ottered a trophy as first prize for a singles competition, and Mrs Perreau a trophy as second prize, for which the donors were accorded a hearty vote of thanks. An invitation was received from the Levin Croquet Club for the Foxton Club to be represented by four players at the opening of their lawns, which takes place to-morrow afternoon. It was decided to accept the invitation. Votes of thanks to the outgoing committee, and Mr Perreau for the use of the room, terminated the meeting.

Grocery buyers who want the best for the lowest possible prices should deal at this popular store. Quality and value is the keynote of our stock that honest dependable quality that carries with it the assurance of complete satisfaction. Walker and Furrie, Foxton.

SEE CHEAP RATES, FRONT PAGES LAIDLAW LEEDS’ WHOLESALE CATOLOG.

Perreau’s 6d cakes are in great demand now eggs and butter are dear.

A hail storm passed over this district this morning. The weather since Sunday has been very squally. The official opening of the Levin bowling green takes place tomorrow afternoon. The Foxton Club will be represented by one rink.

We are asked to remind members of the Girls’ Patriotic Guild that to-night’s sewing meeting will be held in the Council Chambers, instead of at the residence of Mrs Fraser.

A meeting of parishioners of All Saints’ parish is advertised for Thursday next. As important business is to be considered, the vicar and vestry hope for a large attendance. The meeting will take a social form.

As Monday next (Labour Day) is to he observed locally as a close holiday, the Bowling Club intend holding a tournament on that date. The committee meet this afternoon to make arrangements in connection with same.

The timber in the Rai and Pelorns Valleys, in the Marlborough district, has been cutout. Messrs Brownlee and Co.’s mill, which was established over thirty years ago, has been dismantled, and the machinery sent to the West Coast,

A concert and social will be held in the Masonic Hall on Thursday evening next, under the auspices ot the Methodist Ladies’ Guild. A capital concert programme has been arranged, consisting of dialogues, quartettes, duets, solos and instrumental items. Supper will be provided. Admission is, children 6d.

Seven more local recruits left by this morning’s train to go-into camp with the Ninth Reinforcements, thus bringing Foxton’s quota for this contingent up to thirty. Those who left this morning were: Messrs P. Petersen, R. Burnett, A, Thompson, G. Jackson, A. Tullett, T. Fiench, and J. Sutton. Potato blight of a serious nature has made its appearance in the Taranaki district. Many gardeners express the opinion that the blight is more prevalent this year than it has ever been. In many cases healthy-looking foliage has been blackened in the course of a few hours.

Referring to tbe attitude of Greece in connection with Bulgaria’s joining forces with Germany and Austria to crush Servia, the Loudon Morning Post says the simple position is that Greece pledged herself to defend Servia if attacked by Bulgaria. That position has arisen, and Greece has to make good or break her word. In the latter case, no one will henceforth make a treaty with Greece. These are desperate times, and it is absolutely necessary to know who are our friends and who our enemies. If Greece refuses to fight on our side the navies of the Entente must treat it as an enemy. A blocade of the Greek coast and a seizure of Greek shipping and all the Greek islands would be a logical reply to Greece’s refusal to assist Servia. The Rev J. R. Sullivan, assistant-minister at the Bank Street Methodist Church in Timaru, who returned invalided from the Dardanelles, where he went as a corporal, has received word from the Defence Department of his promotion to the rank of chaplain-captain. It is understood that he will be given an appointment by the Department at one of the training camps. Mr Sullivan received a bullet wound in the jaw, injuring his vocal organs. For a time he lost his voice, but the treatment of a Wellington specialist has now restored the power of speech. While lying helpless on the battlefield Mr Sullivan had an exciting experience, a Turk with a big knife coming up to him and cutting off his boots. Mr Sullivan told a Timaru Herald representative that he intended going back to the firing line as soon as his medical adviser would permit him. We are showing a splendid line of ladies “Equity” shoes, guaranteed quality, latest style. Betty’s Boot Emporium.*