LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 1494, 8 January 1916, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A small bag containing some hooks and a laundry ticket awaits an owner at this office. The Mayor (Mr Alf, Fraser) returned yesterday, trom a pleasure trip to the Pelorous Sounds. The Queen of the South, with hemp, sailed for Wellington at 10 o’clock this morning. Since the holidays there has been a decided increase in recruiting throughout the Dominion. The Manawatu Racing Club paid 18s 6d to the Government totalisator tax on its recent summer meeting. Triplets were born in Dunedin six weeks ago—all boys—and they are the pride of the Karitane Home at Anderson Bay. Boy babies seem to be in the majority just now. The friends of Mr A. S. Easton, who is in a private hospital in Wellington, will be pleased to hear that he is making satisfactory progress towards recovery. We are asked to announce in connection with the farewell social to be tendered to Mr and Mrs Boyes in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday evening next, that an invitation is extended by the vicar, church warden and vestry of All Saints’ to all friends of the guests to be present. The Prime Minister has demonstrated that he knows what is wanted. He has got popular opinion almost overwhelmingly behind the opinion that national service is the right thing. Let him act like a statesman; not linger like a politician with an ear to the ground, says the Palmerston Times,

On Christmas morning the suppliers of the Moutoa creamery presented their manager, Mr W. J. Rees, with a handsome case of pipes and a silver backed hair brush and comb as a token of their esteem and appreciation of bis services. The presentation was made by Mr H. C. Wilkins, who referred to the recipient’s cheery manner and obliging ways and said that the suppliers were desirous of showing their appreciation of the many services rendered by him. Mr Rees, who was thoroughly taken by surprise, expressed his thanks to the suppliers for their mark of appreciation but said that he had done no more than his duty. They had always worked well together and he could assure them that it was a pleasure to be associated with such an even tempered and good hearted lot of men. The ceremony terminated with the singing of “For he’s a jolly good Fellow.” CLEARS OUT THE GERMS. When you have a cold, culture beds tor the germs of pneumonia and other diseases form in the throat. If Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is taken at the first symptom of a cold there is no danger of pneumonia or other infections, for being an expectorant it clears out these culture beds, thus preventing germs getting into the system. For that reason alone Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is the best remedy you can use for colds. For sale everywhere.—Advt. Perreau’s 6d cakes are in great demand now eggs and butter are dear

In future the New Zealand Shipping Company’s steamers will call at Rio de Janeiro as well as Monte Video.

The Imperial Government’s Compulsion Bill has been read a first time in the House of Commons by 403 votes 10105. The Trades Union Congress passed a resolution against compulsion by nearly 2,000,000 votes to 7 8 3.° 00 - The Labour members of the Government have resignedWe have had enquiries for accommodation at the seaside from as far north as Mangaweka and Pahiatua in the south, but all the accommo* dation has been booked up till the end of February. About 24 more cottages are required and a regular motor bus service to and from the seaside.

Mr H. A. Ingle has entered into possession of Mr A. H. Boyes dental practice. Mr Ingle is a worthy successor to Mr Boyes and possesses first - class professional credentials. The surgery hours will he the same as those observed by his predecessor.

An animated record of tne deeds that won such fame by our lads at the Dardanelles will be screened at the Town Hall on Monday and Tuesday nights. “The Imperishable Glory” won by the Australians and New Zealanders at Gallipoli most graphically and faithfully portrayed in accordance with Ashmead Bartlett’s historic despatch.

“Please sir, do they want a boy at the camp at Rangiotu to clean boots and carry messages?” was the query put to us by a nine-year-old boy this morning. We told him he would have to make inquiry at the camp. He looked despondent as he marched out of the sanctum. Shortly after he was back again and asked for au enlistment form ! The dour little chap’s one desire is to get to the front, but it is hoped that a lasting peace will have been established long before he is of military age.

A special feature in connection with the screening of “A Hero of the Dardanelles” at the Town Hall on Monday and Tuesday, will be the musical accompaniments by Miss May White, who comes with a record of 12 years' picture playing in Australia. In a recent competition Miss White was successful in carrying off three prizes, best dance time and general, besi waltz time and Ist in ragtime competition. In view of the fact that Miss White competed against a number ot leading Australian players this is a remarkably good performance. On Monday evening Miss White will play one of the pieces with which she was successful at the Australian competitions.

We clip the following from the Sydney Referee : —W, F. Redgrave, the old-time North Sydney player, has agreed to coach the schoolboys ot Foxton during this season. He has been in the country districts for some years, and but little has been heard from him on the cricket field. I can remember, as if it were yesterday, when he first came to Wellington from Sydney. The Phoenix Club had secured him, and there was a big muster round the nets when he had his first ten minutes’ strike. There were many enthusiasts in Wellington those days who would not miss that opening afternoon’s net practice for anything in the world. Redgrave made a very good impression, which he improved upon when, later, the serious games of the year came on. He attained to the dignity of a New Zealand representative during his cricketing career in Wellington, which is sufficient in itself to indicate that he did more than well.

Mr Lionel E. Ballard, who has been a member of the staff of the Mataura Post Office for the past three years, and who has joined the Twelfth Reinforcements, left Mataura this morning for his home at Foxton prior to proceeding to camp. Mr Bullard was met last night by ■ the post office staff and presented with a soldier’s leather belt, shaving outfit, military brushes, and writing material. Mr J. R. Crocker (postmaster), in making the presentation, referred to Mr Bullard’s ability as an officer. On behalf of the staff Mr Crocker wished Mr Bullard bon voyage and a safe return from the trenches. Mr Bullard thanked the members of the staff for their generosity and the postmaster for the kindly sentiments expressed. —Mataura Ensign.

A farewell social and presentation is to be tendered to Mr and Mrs Boyes in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday evening next by their Foxton friends. A meeting of those interested took place on Thursday afternoon at the invitation ot the Rev Mr Raine, Mesdames Harvey, Alex. Ross and Greig consented to act as a subcommittee to purchase a suitable memento on behalf of the subscribers. Mr Barr consented to arrange a programme of vocal and instrumental items. It was decided to ask the ladies to provide refreshments. The function will commence at 8 p.m. Members of other churches have contributed to the presentation and are yelping with the arrangements. BE PREPARED. Nothing is more effective for colic, diarrhoea, and all bowel troubles than Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. Every family should keep it at hand in case of emergency and thus save a fruitless journey to a closed chemist’s shop or absent physician. You cannot procure a better remedy. Buy it now and be prepared for an emergency. For sale everywhere.—Advt. SEE CHEAP RATES, FRONT PAGES LAIDLAW LEEDS WHOLESALE CATOLOG,

Mrs H. Witchell, late of Fbx- A; ton, is one ot the leading -workers \

in the Otaki Patriotic Society. MrsG. Phillips, of Christchurch, is visiting Foxton, and is staying with her sister, Mrs Teviotdale. Since Christmas three ships have brought to New Zealand about 650 wounded and invalided soldiers. ■' A meeting ot the committee of management of the local Presbyterian Church was held on Thursday evening, the Rev. J, H. Bredin presiding. Business of a routine nature was transacted. The committee refused an application for grazing stock on the church property, and it was decided to have stock removed. The treasurer ot the special fund for church manse liquidation reported that £9O odd had been voluntarily contributed by the Foxton congregation. Mr J. Speirs was appointed to pass the work of painting the church. While the hospital ship Maheno was going at high, speed in the Indian Ocean on her return to New Zealand, a Maori soldier caused a sensation by jumping overboard. He was recovering from fever, and the medical staff had directed that he should be kept under guardianship. While the man on. watch had his back turned, however, the patient took a flying leap at the railings, and jumped into the sea. An alarm was raised, with the result that the vessel commenced circling round. A lifebelt was thrown out. The Maori was swimming, but it is probable that he would not have got to the lifebelt had not a signaller in the British section attached to the hospital ship dived to his assistance. The Maori was rescued. Three Talhape Telegraph messengers have been creating quite a sensation lately in that progressive borough. After committing a series of thefts in that town, two of the bqys later on stole two bicycles belonging to the Post and' Telegraph Department and cleared out to Mangaweka. It was reported that these lads had a revolver and a dagger shaped sheath knife in their possession. . W or d

was at once sent to Constable

Essou who lost no time in getting on their trail and arresting them. No trace was found of the revolver, but an ugly sharp-edged instrument not unlike a dagger,' was picked up near where they were arrested and was claimed by one of them as his property. They will appear before the S.M: at Taihape next week. —Mangaweka Settler. Under the heading of “A Poor Joke,” the Christchurch News publishes a report of an extraordinary case heard in the Magistrate’s Court there. Certain persons as a “joke” accused a man of a horrible offence, and extorted money from him. It appears to have been a wholly false accusation, but it is one regarded with , such horror that men unjustly accused have been known to commit suicide rather than face the fight to clear themselves. It is in England a common source of revenue to blackmailers. Yet here two offenders escaped without other punishment than a conviction, one with a fine of ,£5, and all three to disgorge their paltry, but ill gotten gains. Surely such an offence cries out for exemplary punishment. Otherwise no man' in the community would be safe.

Otaki is the most historic township on this coast and its climate and beautiful and peaceful surroundings should make it an ideal pleasure resort. Instead of attracting hundreds of people from Wellington, very few find their way there. Perhaps the Otaki people are to blame in this connection for not advertising the sights' and providing suitable accommodation. A trip up the gorge provides a sight never to be forgotten. The scenes once familiar to the great fighting chief, Te Rauparaha, and his lieutenant, Rangihaeta, are well worth tramping over to students of Maori history. Then there is the site of Bishop Hadfield’s first residence, and the Maori church, the most unique building of its kind in the Dominion. The sea beach is close handy and a glorious view of Kapiti is obtained. With a little enterprise Otaki could become one of the chief health reports and show places in the Dominion. Included among the returned wounded soldiers brought back by the Ruahine, which arrived at Auckland last Wednesday, was Private W. Howe, of Foxton, who arrived by Thursday’s evening train and was welcomed by a large concourse of people. Private Howe enlisted in Blenheim and went through his training with the Third Reinforcements at Trentham. He received a bullet wound in the head at Gallipoli. He was conveyed to the Dudley Road Hospital, Birmingham, where the bullet was extracted. For three weeks he lost the power of speech and even now has only a hazy idea cf all that has transpired since being wounded. Physically be looks and feels well, but any attempt at concentration of thought creates a blank. The wound has healied nicely but the head is very tender. It is improbable that Private Howe will be fit to go back to the firing line. He speaks well of the treatment received ia hospital and on the ship. UNSURPASSED, For the quick relief of a u bowel complaints Chamberlain’s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy is unsurpassed. One or two doses of it are sufficient to check the attack. It i s not dis . A? ta K ke Chamberlain’s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy contains no astringent, and for that reason leaves the bowels in a natural amdition. tor sale everywhere.-^ * ,