LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 1571, 1 July 1916, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr I‘iilwiird John Armstrong, ;i very old and highly esteemed citizen of Palmerslon, passed quietly away at the residenee of In's son at Gisborne on Monday night, in his 83rd veav.

A writer in a London paper gives the following items: There is a shortage of “best men.” Prom many weddings now the best man is a noticeable absentee. As a result some brides are dispensing with bridesmaids also.

The Inspector of Health (Mr M. O’Brien) reports that the present wilder is (he best that has been experienced in (be Palmerston district for eight or ten years as regards its freedom from inflictions diseases. There is now an entire absence of scarlet fever, and only an occasional case of diphtheria.

A Timarn lady has received a letter from an English soldier, which mentions a remarkable family record. The writer, Rifleman S. G. Taylor, of the 21st London Regiment, states that he has 10 brothers, and all are serving with the King’s Forces, and are “doing well.” The Daily Sketch recently published a picture of these 11 brothers who have given their services to the Empire, and the King lias taken a personal interest in Ibis remarkable family.

In the first term examination of the local State school, the following pupils gained the highest positions in their respective classes: — Standard VI.: (1) Reg. McEwen, (2) Agnes Skellen, (3) Ella Patterson. Standard V.: (1) Claude Cunningham, (2) Charles Proctor, (3) George Griffin. Standard IV.: (1) Agnes Brewer, (2) Hilda Wallbutton, (3) Rita, Eraser. Standard HI.: (1) Kere Ilirini, (2) Cecil Frances, (3) Roy Burnett. Standard II.: (1) Joseph Huff, (2) Gertrude Edlin, (3) Freda Thompson. Standard !.: (1) Hazel Spring, (2) Nellie AVoods, (3) Lucy Thompson. Primer 3: (1) Elva Moore, (2) Bernard Chrystall, (3) Violet AValker. In relieving coughs and colds, NAZOL goes straight to the seat of the trouble. Penetrating, soothing, germ-killing. Sixty doses cost only 1/0Cakes and Chocolates packed in sealed tins. All ready to send to our boys at the front.—Perreau’s.* A first-class selection of Prams and Pushcarts now await inspection at Walker and Furrie’s. Call and see the many ideal conveyances for baby’s comfort. For Chronic Chest Complaints, AVoods Great Peppermint Cure. r S ?, e cll ® ap rateS} front Pages Laxdlaw Leeds’ Wholesale Catalog.

Sir Roger Casement has been found guilty and sentenced to death. The Queen of the South, Avith a cargo of general, is due hack from .Wellington on Tuesday. The vital statistics for Eoxton for the month of June are: Births 6, deaths 2, marriages nil. The next Himatangi stock sale Avill he held on Monday. A list of entries appear in onr advertising columns to-day. The Queen of the South and the Awahou, both hemp laden, sailed for Wellington this morning, hut the Aavuliou stuck at the Fishermen’s Point. The meteorological particulars for Eoxton for the month of June are: Rain fell on 11 days, the maximum fall, 1.08 inches, occurring on 29th. the total rainfall Avas 4.ooinches. William TossavHl, a Pahiatua solicitor, avus arrested at Palmerston on Thursday on a charge of alleged theft of trust monies. He was remanded to appear at Pahiatua. Bail Avas allowed in one surety of £2OO and accused in a like amount. At yesterday’s sitting of the Magistrate’s Court, Merton Smith Avas prosecuted for failing to attend the Territorial camp at Rangiotu. Defendant stated that he received no notice to attend he camp. The Magistrate said the defendant knew the camp Avas being held, and should have attended. He inflicted a fine of £5, with costs 7s. The second of the series of card tournaments between teams representing the combined Friendly Societies and the railway employees was played in Mr Peneau’s rooms on Thursday evening. Eight tables were occupied. The result Avas another Avin for the railway employees, the margin being six games. The total scores A\’ere: Railway employees 31, Friendly Societies 25. Mr Mitchell, the sanitary contractor, has complained to us about the noise made and language used hy certain young men in Main Street late at night. He states that last night his horse Avas interfered with, .and when remonstrated Avith, the men concerned used very abusive language to him. It is to he hoped that those concerned avIH take Avarning, as a repetition of the offence Avill result in court proceedings. The first of the series of dances under the auspices of the local Catholic Church, tvas held in the Masonic Hall last night. There was a fairly good attendance, and a mqst enjoyable time Avas spent. The music Avas proveded by Miss White, and extras Avere played hy Miss Lenihan and Mr R. Healey. Mr S. Dudson officiated as M.C. Refreshments Avere provided hy the ladies of the parish. It is the intention of the promoters to hold the socials fortnightly.

Pi chi re patrons are again reminded of (lie tremendous attraction at tlit? Town Hall on Monday and Tuesday, in the picturisation of “My Old Dutch.’' An orchestra comprising', first violins (Miss Cook and Mr P. Ehhett), second violin (Mr Gabites), cornet (Mr W. Ehhett), bass viol (Mrs Osborne), conductress and pianists Miss White, will supply appropriate music during' the screening of the picture, and the singing of the song “My Old Dutch” will be an added feature of the screening. Intending patrons are advised to book early.

At the monthly sitting of the Magistrate's Court, held before Mr J. A\ . Poynton, ' S.M., yesterday, judgment for plaintiff was entered up in (he undefended civil ease, C. H. Pod mo re v. AY. Trask, claim £7 ■ts Od, costs 23s (Id. In the judgment summons ease ,W. de Bidder v. P. Robinson, there was no appearance of judgment debtor, and no excuse for absence, and an order was made for the payment of £3 8s Od forthwith, in default four days imprisonment in Wellington prison; warrant to he suspended if amount is paid by instalments of 30s per month, first payment to be made on or before July 29th. When tender babes oppressed bv croup, Lie gasping in their little cots, Their anguished parents o’er them stoop, And strive to save the tiny tots, i o such as these there comes a boon which needs no doctor but a spoon, A syrup, soothing, safe, and sure—< World-famous “Woods’ Peppermint Cure.” 13