The Manawatu Herald. Tuesday, March 7, 1916. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 1519, 7 March 1916, Page 2

The Manawatu Herald. Tuesday, March 7, 1916. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Macarthy Board of Trustees has made a grant of ,£SO to the Foxton convent school.

Accounts amounting to os 4d were passed for payment at last night's meeting of the Borough Council. For the eighth year in succession the Raglan County Council has collected the whole of its European rates before March 31 in each year.

There were present at last night’s Borough Council meeting : The Mayor (Mr A, Fraser) and Crs. Whibley, Stevenson, Bryant, McColl, Henderson, Simmons and Thompson. An apology for absence was received from Cr Freeman.

During the month of February 19 head of cattle were impounded by the ranger. Cr Stevenson considered there was far too much stock straying on the roads and it was decided to draw the ranger’s attention to the matter.

The patriotic collection box at Mesdames Henderson and Cunnighame’s shop benefitted to the extent ot 10s sd on Saturday night. A young native named Morris consented to sing provided a collection was taken up with the above result. The tea-room at the local Horticultural Society’s Autumn Show, lo be held on Thursday and Friday next, in the Town Hall, will be In charge of Mrs F. Procter. The public are invited to assist the Society in this connection with gifts of refreshments, which may be left with the secretary or at the Hall on the morning of the Show. A meeting of the Library Committee was held prior to the Council meeting last night, when there were present: The Mayor and Crs. Bryant and Stevenson. It was decided to purchase six new volumes and also to ask tor a grant of £5 from the General Account as the Government subsidy was not being paid this year..— The Council adopted the report. At last night’s Council meeting it was decided on the motion of the Mayor, seconded by Cr Stevenson, that owing to the alarming spread of infantile paralysis in the North Island the churches, schools, public halls, and all business places be circularised asking them to disinfect their premises thoroughly at least once a week during the prevailing hot weather,

In connection with the petition from the residents of Tbynne St., asking that a footpath be constructed along the north side of that street it was decided at last night’s Council meeting that the question he referred to the Public Works Committee for a report at next meeting. The committee will also report at the same meeting as to the quantity of metal re* quired for work during the coming season.

Goods of unquestionable quality, backed up by sound value and prompt delivery, that’s what we give every housewife who buys here. \ou practise true economy by dealing at Walker and Furrie’s, Foxton.

It was decided, at last night’s Borough Council meeting, on the motion ot Cr Henderson, seconded by Cr McColl, that any person or persons putting house drainage into' any borough drain, will be prosecuted without further notice. The Manasvatu County Council at Saturday’s meeting, considered a request from the Borough Council to pay half-cost of erection and maintenance of a street lamp in the Lady’s Mile. The Council could not accede to the request as there was “ no money available.” A grass fire created a little diversion yesterday afternoon, in Mr Perreau’s pandock at the rear ot the Stale school. A spark from a passing engine is alleged to have started the conflagration. A number of willing helpers succeeded in beating the fire out before any damage was done to fenecs in the locality.

Some time since we recommended that householders should disinfect sanitary pans, and also sprinkle dry earth in them. The sanitary contractor informs us that certain householders are putting sand in the pans, which he considers not only useless but which also causes considerable inconvenience, as the sand sticks like cement to the bottom and sides of the receptacles. He suggests that liquid or powdered disinfectant is all that is required, Covers should also be placed on the seats to prevent the flies from entering the pans.

At Saturday’s meeting of the Manawatu County Council,' the Foxton Harbour Board wrote complaining that motor cars were continually blocking Beach road on Sundays and holidays,—The clerk had referred the complaint to the police, and a reply stated a collision of cars had occurred one Sunday, causing a block for a few hours. We may add that the collision had nothing whatever to do with the blockage of the road. The trouble is occasioned by motorists allowing their cars to block the road opposite and nearby the accommodation house. The County Council should take steps to prevent this obstruction. The long spell of dry weather is causing concern to townspeople who depend upon house tanks for their water supply. Last night the sky was overcast but only a sprinkling of rain fell, not sufficient to lay the dust. Gardens and pastures are parched and the milk supply has fallen considerably. Several residents are carting water for washing purposes from the river while all tank supplies are carefully husbanded. The outlook for residents is very serious if rain does not come soon. The .heat yesterday was overpowering, but the air is a little cooler to-day.

The scholars of the local Presbyterian Sunday School held their aunuai picnic in Mr O. Robinson’s property, Lady’s Mile, on Saturday, and spent a most enjoyable time. Races and games were indulged in, and the children were regaled with an abundance of refreshments, fruit etc. The Rev. Mr and Mrs Bredin, Mrs Renton, Misses I. Ross, B Speirs and others were indefatigable in their efforts to entertain the children. At the conclusion three hearty cheers were accorded Mr Robinson, followed by the singing of the National Anthem,

On Sunday last a bottle with the following message in it was found on the beach at Waitara: — “ New Zealand Expeditionary Force, D. Company, 3rd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, Troopship 42 (Ulimaroa), 6th February, 19x6. To whoever picks this up : If you are a man face your responsibilities and fight for your country. If you ah too young or too old, get someone else to" go. If you are a woman show your womanhood by sending the one you love best to fight for yourself and country. This life is not a picnic, but you will have more to put up with if it is not faced by someone, so come along —25/582, Rifleman W. Sutton, Platoon, D Company, 3rd Battalion, N.Z.R.8,” The health authorities throughout the Dominion have urged the daily cleansing and disinfecting and periodical fumigating ot public buildings, to minimise the spread ot infectious diseases. Special attention has been paid to picture houses and schools throughout the Dominion in this connection. Yesterday we were invited to look over the interior of the local Town Hall, and were surprised at the thoroughness of the arrangements to protect the health of patrons. We were informed by the caretaker that the floors were daily disinfected, and the walls and seats carefully dusted, followed by a complete flushing of sunlight and fresh air. The interior of the building reflects credit upon the caretaker and manager, and the public can rest assured that iufectious disease germs find no resting place therein. The State school is also receiving careful attention, and arrangements have been made to" have the building thoroughly fumigated. LAME BACK. There is no need of anyone suffering from a lame back, as prompt relief may be had by applying Chamberlain’s Pain Balm and massaging the parts vigorously at each application. Lame back is caused by rheumatism of the muscles of the back, and for muscular rheumatism in any form Chamberlain’s Pain Balm has no superior. Try it, and you will be convinced,. For sale everywhere Advt. When you buy your groceries at Walker and Furrie’s, you may rest assured that you have received the best. That’s the only kind this store sells, and prices in every instance are cut to a fine point.

The|Seventh and Eleventh Regiments of the Territorials completed their annual training at Rangiotu to day. The local collectors in '’connection with the Trades Union picnic to be held on Saturday next, acknowledge several donations that were omitted from the printed programme To-morrow being Ash-Wednes-day, the following services will be held in All Saints’ Church ; 7.30 a.m., Holy Communion; 10.30 a.m., Litany and Holy Communion ; 7,30 p.m., shortened Evensong.

The Committee of the Wanganui Jockey Club has allocated the whole of the net profits of its recent meeting, amounting to to patriotic purposes as under : —,£500 to the Y.M.C.A. War Fund ; towards furnishing the local Returned Soldiers’ Club ; to the Salvation Army War Fund ; the balance, to the British Red Crossi

The following is the finance report submitted at Saturday’s meeting of theManawatu County Council : General account, dr,, ,£2328 13s 4d ; loan account, cr., 3s Id. Riding accounts, available for expenditure: Mt. Stewart 8s rod, Waitohi ,£142 8s 3d, Rongotea ss. Over-expended, Sandon £l3l os id, Carnarvon 10s xod, Kawa Kawa ,£227 2s 3d, Awahou is id. The men comprising C Company (Capt. McMurray), seventh regiment, who finished their course of training at the Territorial camp at Rangiotu to-day, annexed the Hamilton Cup for best company drill and rifle exercises in the regimental competition. D Company (Wanganui) won the cup last year. This year’s winners are Manawatu district boys. It was mentioned at last night’s Council meeting, that at an early hour on Saturday morning last • there was no gas in the mains, and those people who were in the habit of cooking breakfast by gas between five and seven o’clock, were unable to do so on this occasion. Surprise was expressed that no report on the matter was submitted by the manager. Cr Whibley said he heard two explanations. The manager had stated that it was caused through the changing of the retorts, but the speaker said he knew this was not correct. He had also heard that through a plug being left out the gas had all escaped. Cr Stevenson said the manager had told him that he could not account lor it at all —the holder was empty that morning, the reason of which he did not know.—An explanation is to be asked for.

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