LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 1504, 1 February 1916, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Potatoes are likely to be dear this winter, says an exchange. Most of the South Island crops are a failure, owing to late frosts, while many ot the North Taranaki crops have suffered from blight. General Booth, head of the Salvation Army, has found it to be impossible to carry out his intention of visiting New Zealand this year. The War Cry announces that he will come “when times and circumstances are more propitious.” A brave young girl, named Renee Robin, aged 16 years, the daughter of a French Territorial, has been mentioned in an order of the day of the British Army for having placed in the hands of the British a plan of the positions at La Bassee and for having helped in an effectual bombardment of the German positions. A waterspout burst on the hills to the south of Waipahi, Southland, last week, and within three hours the river was ruuniug bank high. Trees and fences in the vicinity of the smaller streams were swept away. Stock bridges were also carried away. South of the main south road very little rain tell, and the river was not affected. A novel sight in the way of towing was recently seen in England, when the airship Eta went to the rescue of another airship that had become disabled, and brought her safely to her hangar. After making fast to her tow, the Eta took a level of 600 ft below it, order to avoid the danger ol fouling the rudder gear. The Eta is of the Parsival type, which has the cars suspended beneath the gasbags. In the Zeppelins the cars ate rigidly attached to the framing. J. M. Kelly’s price for Hour should appeal to you—2s*B, 3/y ; so’s 7/3 ; 100’s, 14/-.* Every requirement of the modern kitchen can be obtained at Walker and Furrie’s (Foxton) with the least possible trouble. You will find a large selection of all kinds of Enamel and Tinware. The Quality, and value will assuredly please you SEE CHEAP RATES, FRONT PAGES LAIDLAW LEEDS WHOLESALE CATOLOG. CHAMBERLAIN’S TABLETS are intended especially for stomach troubles, biliousness and constipation, and have met with great success in the treatment of these diseases. People who have been sufferers for years from stomach troubles have obtained permanent relief by the use of Chamberlain’s Tablets. Chronic constipation may be permanently relieved by the use of Chamberlain’s Tablets. They are the most agreeable of laxatives when the proper dose is taken. For sale everywhere.—Advt.

The vital statistics for Foxton for the month of January are : Births 4, deaths nil, marriages i. The Victorian harvest is practically complete. The yield exceeds fifty million bushels, a new record. At a congregational meeting of the local Presbyterian Church after the morning service on Sunday, Mr W. Renton was elected to the eldership. There was a large number of visitors at the Rangiotu camp on Sunday. The men will leave camp on Thursday, and will parade at Auckland on Friday. Little Georgie Woods, son of Mr and Mrs F. Woods, had the misfortune to break his collarbone yesterday afternoon through falling off a table. The meteorological particulars for Foxton tor the past month are : —Rain fell on 8 days, the maximum fall, '56 inch, occurring on 21st; the total rainfall was 1.36 inches. It is rumoured that over a hundred men at the Rangiotu camp took French leave on Sunday for a final spree. Of course, they will be punished on return, but the punishment is only laughed at by the leave-takers. We are asked to state that the weekly meeting of the Foxton Ladies Patriotic Guild will be held on Thursday afternoon of this week instead of Friday, as the Council Chamber will not be available on the latter date.

* The State school opened this morning after the summer vacation, with an attendance of 327, as against 334 for the first day last year. Twenty-seven new pupils were admitted, as against 30 last year.

Foxton’s oldest citizen is Mr E. P. Osborne, who . will attain his goth birthday next month. The old gentleman paid us a visit this morning, and appeared to be in good health and spirits. His favourite hobby is gardening, and his activity is marvellous.

The Palmerston-Foxton train was delayed last evening owing to the difficulty experienced by pickets in rounding soldiers up for the camp. It seems ‘‘a bit off” that the public should suffer such inconvenience for the sake of certain soldiers who get out of bounds.

Oamaru papers state that one of the biggest land deals of recent times in tbe Dominion has just been put through, Mr R. D. D. McEean’s Maraekakaho Estate, Hawke’s Bay, having been purchased by a North Otago man for something approaching one hundred thousand pounds.

The demand for women physicians in England has increased largely because so many of the men physicans are now attached to the Army. Posts as house surgeons and house physicians in hospitals heretofore held by men, are now being offered to women. The private practice of physicians called to the front has been taken over by women physicians to such an extent that calling in a doctor now means either a woman or an old man.

The Dannevirke News says:— We have had forwarded to us striking evidence of the fact that German trade dies hard. At a patriotic gathering held at Norsewood this week a number of children’s toys were sold at patriotic prices. A correspondent who writes to us purchased a Christmas stocking, which on the outside bore “Made in Germany.” Our correspondent writes:—‘As thousands of these stockings were hanging in shop windows at Christmas, it is quite evident that trade with Germany is not yet dead.” Up-to-date American me:beds have been responsible for :be salving of the ex-German steamer Walkure. which was sunk early in the war in. Vs-.vevc. : : .a> hour bv gnntitc. Aav.cc ;:-.e Walknre yuow Keen.bin - ' :-.i> bee.raised was received whec .he Malta! arrived from ban ;-'.aec-scc on Sunday. The we;!., we. ee has occupied about two nrcc.was carried out by a San 1- ran-isev syndicate, and the W'sel rs to betaken to the American core in order to again enter tb.e nterchan: service. After seventy-eight vears' residence iu Now Zealand Mrs Bridget Mary Koefood, relict of the late Mr H. 1.. Roe toed, died at Devonport, Auckland, recently, states the Herald. As a child two years old Mrs Roefood arrived . with her parents from Svdncv in , 1537 in the brig Nimrod, whi.tr > was employed bv Baron do \ Thierry, the self-stvled “ sovereign I chief of New Zealand.” The) family settled in Hokianga, and was closely associated with many of the stirring scenes which were enacted in that district dining the establishment of the British occupation. Mrs Roefood received her early training from Hr. Pornpalller, the first Catholic Bishop of New Zealand, and, with other members of the family, travelled in a canoe to the tirst celebration of Mass in the colony, A well equipped hearth is one of the distinctive touches that mark the well furnished room. If you are seeking anything in the way of Fenders, Fire Irons, etc., it will pay you to inspect our splendid range of artistic designs. Our value can’t be beaten. Walker and Furrie, Foxton. ECONOMY. Cramp, colic and diarrhoea can be promptly relieved by Chamberlain’s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. As plain printed directions accompany each bottle, it can be administered by any member of the family. It is economy to keep Chamberlain’s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy in the . house. It has never been known to fail even in severe and dangerous cases. For sale every where.— Advt.

It is stated that Mr Joseph Lig gins has sold his swamp at Tokomar u to a Wellington syndicate at £SO per acre.

“ I am quite certain that if you could realise the innate rottenness of Parliament, you would get to work and kick us all out and make a fresh start.”—John Payne, M.P. Mr J, H. E. Tilling was the recipient of another farewell gift on Friday evening at Shannon. A representative gathering of residents met Mr Tilling at the Club Hotel, where Mr J. W. Murray, on behalf of the donors, presented him with a purse of sovereigns. A picket from the Rangiotu camp arrived this afternoon to hunt up and arrest several men who have been overstaying their leave here. The hunting process was watched by interested spectators. Several of the “missing” were taken back by the return train.

News comes from Wellington that the steamer Kaitoa which went ashore at Terawhiti has been floated off and has reached the wharf. The coastal steamer Komata which also went ashore at Pencarrow Head in the fog is on the rocks with relief vessels standing by. The vessel is held fast by a pinnacle of rocks and is making water, but it is hoped to get her off at high tide.

The Manchester Guardian says: —“New Zealand’s distinct individuality, which is shown notably in her handling of her labour and liquor questions, is making her an example to the world. The result of her National Register, showing that her volunteers number one in seven of her population, illustrates her intense loyalty, but the response ought not to be fully accepted in view of her contribution of food to Great Britain and her Allies.”

The Maori prophet Rua, who at various times caused disturbances in the Urewera Country, was sentenced at Whakatane to a fine and nine months’ imprisonment on charges of supplying liquor to Natives. Rua did not appear to answer the charge, and instructions were issued for his arrest. It was stated that Rua had assumed the title of Kaiser, and had promised the Natives a great time when the country was in the hands of the Germans, with the result that it had been practically Impossible to get Maoris within his influence to enlist. It is doubtful whether a finer example of patriotism and voluntary sacrifice could be found than is manifested in the following letter published in the Hastings Tribune :“1 enlisted, was accepted, and passed the doctor as absolutely fit, but was notified today that my application to ente the n.c.o. camp had been rejected through my being born eighteen mouths too soon.. Being now deprived of the proud distinction of fighting for King and country, I ask your acceptance of a cheque for ,£250, which I trust will be of some assistance to the brave boys nobly fighting on our behalf.” The letter is from F. M. Nelson, farmer, Whakamarumaru. One of the pioneers of the Rangitikei district—Mr Edward Walker —passed away at Hunterville last week. He was a native of near Armagh, County Tyrone. When eighteen years of age he enlisted in the 70th Regiment, but eventually entered the 65th, which came to New Zealand, and became a household word during the Maori War and for a long time alterwards. On the conclusion of the war, and alter serving over twenty years in the Army, he received his discharge and settled, in the Raugitikei, where he had been a resident for the last fifty years, twenty-three of which were spent tv. Hvaterville.

Turing the big stxike in Auckland a young man from Te Awauju:a enlisted in the “specials.” Towards the end of the strike he was taken seriously ill and was sen; to the hospital. Before his recovery the strike ended, and when he left the hospital and returned to camp he iound that the horse he left in camp had been stolen. He tried to trace the horse for a long time, but was unsueeesstul, and finally gave up the search. He received no comycns.u’.ou whatever. When the war broke out he enlisted, and, atter training for some time in New Zealand, went to Egypt. >: range as it may seem, it is perfectly true, that one day while strolling along the lines, he discovered the horse he lost in New Zealand. He recognised the animal immediately, and he is positive the horse recognised him. This, writes a correspondent in the Auckland Star, is absolutely true and can lie verified.

Iho groat advantage m coming hoio tor your groceries is that our prices arc always the lowest for high-grade goods, while stocks are always fresh. Prudent buyers will make a point of procuring their groceries and provisions from Walker and Furrie’s (the Reliable Storekeepers) Foxtoa.