LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 1573, 6 July 1916, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

As showing (lie mildness of the past autumn in this district, Airs Hughes, of No. 2 Lino, last week picked a quantity of ripe tomatoes, grown in the open.

An inquest was hold at Olaki on Tuesday concerning the death of a seven-year-old hoy named Charles Arthur Thorn or. Evidence showed that the cause of death was diphtheria. The medical man was called in short I v after the child’s death.

The local Masons are to entertain W. Bro. Senior at a valedictory social after the ordinary lodge meeting on Tuesday night. the Reach residents will also farewell Mr and .Mrs Senior at Langley’s accommodation house on Saturday evening and present him with an address in album form signed hy each householder.

With reference lo the shortage of paper caused hy the war, the annual report of the Government Printing and Stationery Department says that during the past year the difficulties in obtaining supplies of paper have been constantly increasing, and the prices have advanced in some cases more than 200 per cent., and in hut few cases is paper obtainable at less than 100 per cent, advance.

AI :i public inceuiiig in Christchurch mi Tuesday, at which the Mayor presided, and Bishop Julius was one of the spoukin's, I bo following resolution wus carried: “Tiial iiAho event of the Government being unable to give effect to the request of a previous resolution by Act of Parliament, we demand that u referendum of the people be taken sit the earliest date possible.” The previous resolution was, That this meeting of Christchurch citizens calls upon the Government to give effect to the repeatedly expressed opinion ol: large numbers o electors through public meetings and petitions containing over 100,00(1 signatures, that the facilities for obtaining intoxicating liquor be curtailed, and hotel bars be closed from 0 p.m. until 8 a.m. during the wur, and for six months after peace is declared.”

Britanuia gave a cheer or two When Wellington won Waterloo. If Buonaparte had won the fight Britannia might have bid “good

night.” When winter coughs and colds are

'rife, And each is battling for his life, Wise Britons make the victory sure With bottles of Woods’ Peppermint Cure.

A co-operative dairy company lias lici'ii formed at ’Linton, and it is proposed to (mild an up-to-date cheese factory there, says the Otaki Mail,

At the last meeting of the Levin Borough Council, after discussion in committee, it was agreed that the town clerk and his assistant he given a (mans of .1.0 per cent, (amounting to £2O and £5 respectively) during the duration of the war.

A clergyman resident not 100 miles from Balclul.lm has offered to work three days a week in the l\ai(angafa coalmine as a miner in order to let an “eligible” away for the front. This is practical patriotism, and nn exemplification of Ihc spirit needed to win wars.

At ( Ini, South Germany, a. courtmartial sentenced two German girls, aged In and 17 respectively, each to a line of £'», or in default one month’s iinpri. onnieni, for ‘"having love affair- with IWo French prisoner,-. of war employed on a farm at Morseh, near Frankenlal.”

Diphtheria is assuming alarming proportions in Napier. The Girl.-2 High School has been closed, and the Sunday school' are to he elo-ed on the repre-enlal ions of the Health aid horities. Acting on the advice of Ihe Health Department the Hawke’Bay Filnea I ion Board on Monday closed two .-ebooks at Hastings, the main school nod Ha,-dings We.it, two in Napier, the Havelock North School. .Napier West, and Napier Main schools for a period of three week's.

Tli(‘. {'.■is ret iirn.s lit|. month presented to the Levin Borough Conncil showed nn increase of -It),000ft. in excess of liie corresponding month of hist year. The ga- manager pointed out Hint the price of Westport eoni tins inereiised l).v .‘L per ton, the ineren.-e taking effect from .Inly Ist. It is understood tlmt olliei - eonl eompanie- hnve niiide n similar increase, and this will mean an increase in ,C(iO per annum in the cost of coal to the Levin works.

In the course of an address given ill Palmerston la-1 week’, Mr Herbert (Winstead, minister of the Church of t'hrist, spoke on the present military position. He -aid Hail although he was vice-president of a peace society, and though he strongly opposed the spirit of militarism, it seemed to him that it was impossible for any man to hold that all war was immoral and unrighteous, He belived that for once at any rate Ihe British nation was in the present conflict for the upholding of righteous principles, and therefore ■ —while not praying for the live:- of their enemies—they could pray, and that rigid earnestly, for victory and peace. Queensland’s Labour Government recently passed a Workers’ Compensation for Accident Aid, effect - ing drastic alterations in the present law. One of its main provisions was for the establishment of a (state Insurance Office, with which all employers were to insure (heir workers. The insurance companies fought the Government on the law, and the Pull Court lias now given its decision. It has granted an injunction restraining the Government from representing that it lias a monopoly of accident insurance business, Iml has at the same time decided that it is obligatory for employers to insure with the State Commissioner.

According to a return 1110.dc by Mr Kuibhs, Federal Statistician, and presented to Senator Pearce, the Acting-Prime Minister, there are 452,918 lit men between the ages of IS and 44 resident in the Commonwealth who have not enlisted, or 'laving enlisied have not yet gone into camp. A[r Knihbs says that from a earel'nl review of tlie data it appears probable that this total is fairly accurate, but that the distribution into 152,910 single men, 4849 widowers and divoreed men, and 294,859 married men is less seenrely based. The number of single men available, Mr Knihbs said, may possibly he under-slated, and the number of married men may be overstated. These Jigures are now under consideration by the Federal Cabinet. Voters desirous of getting rid of German inllnenee in Xew Zealand, writes the Hawke’s May Tribune, should now without delay make every effort to seenre the passing during the session of the Naturalised Subjects Franchise Bill, which has been read in the House a first time. Under this Bill, during the present war and tor six months after, persons who when naturalised were subjects of countries we are now lighting will he incapable of sitting in Parliament, on local councils, on on licensing committees, or of being Justices of the Peace or jurors, or of holding or getting renewals of licenses under (he Licensing Act of 1908, or of voting at elections. The matter is very pressing, and every endeavour should be made to indium the Government to deal with (he measure this session. There is, without question, a very strong feeling on the part of a great majority of the electors that this Bill should become law as soon as possible, and this needs to be (dearly brought home to the Government and the other representatives of the jeople in Parliament.

Got a sore throat? Take a few drops of NAZOL on lump sugar. Soothes and eases. No cough or cold is NAZOL proof.

There is no time like the present to get a Pram or Pushcart for the little one. Walker and Furrie have a splendid range for your choice, and offer tip-top value.

Why bother making cakes when there is such u good assortment at Perreau’s ?*

A heavy fog hung over this district this morning.

The Rev. W. Raine, vicar of All Saints', is in Wellington attending the annual Synod.

Mrs Barr entertained the members of the Foxton Presbyterian Ladies’ Social Guild at an enjoyable afternoon at her residence, Tiiynne Street, yesterday.

The Feilding Star, commenting on (he forecast of the Foxton Wharf Commission report:, says: “We hope that, whatever happens, the Fox (on Harbour Board will got fall control of the wharf from the greedy Kailway Department.”

The funeral of the late Mr H. C. Page look place yesterday afternoon. The service at All Saints’ and at the graveside was conducted by Ihc Kev, J. Tl. Bredin, owing to the un; voidable absence of the Kcv. W. Kainc.

Mr ami .Mrs W. F. Barber received a cablegram from the Mayor of Albany yesterday to the effect that their son, Pie. Keg. Barber, was convalescent and doing well. It will he remembered that Fte. Keg. Barber, who i- a member oi the 12th Kein forcemeats, was disembarked at Albany owing to a slight attack

of meningitis

An interesting engagement announced in the Gentlewoman (London) i- that of the Countess Nada. Torhy, younger daughter of the Grand Duke- Michael of Russia and Gourdcis Torhy, and Prince George of Baiienhurg, eldest son of Prince and Prince-- Louis of Battenherg. 'the Gourdes- Xada, now 19, is a dark-eyed fascinating girl. Prince

i/eorce, who i.~, '.i'i, is a lieutenant on hoard the N'ew Zealand. Ife visited N'ew Zealand reeentlv.

De.iiim; with war problems at the .\ngiieen Synod at Wellington, Bisliop Sproii referred to those whicli had already .arisen and others which would don la less spring into being a- the years roll on. He said: "It were hardly an exaggeration to -ay that the task which lies before n.- and our children i> little short of a reconstruction of the world. We cannot hope to >ee the final settlement in our lifetime, for even when the tempest of war shall itself have subsided, the mighty ground-swell mast continue to heave and roll for

generations

Articles in the Berlin press are said to reflect the dismay of the German people at the Allies’ offensive in the West. Details of the warfare show that reinforcements have been brought from other parts of the line, and Hie enemy’s resistance is becoming very stubborn, though the Allies continue to make substantial progress in some places, fhere is great tension in England, but underlying it is a feeling of confidence that all will be well, Russia reports that there is fighting along the whole line, from Riga to the Caucasus. In the course of an address at Dunedin, Chaplain King, who was associated with the Otago Mounted llille sod ion of the Main Expeditionary Force from the time they loft Now Zealand, said he desired to say one or two things to comfort the hearts of mothers, sisters, and wives regarding the splendid men taken from Xow Zealand. They need have no hesitation in welcoming back their sons, brothers, and husbands. In the main those who left their hemes pure in minds and clean in bodies remained so till this day. Our men were the finest body of men that he had ever met.

We have iceti asked to direct attention to tin; operations of twoup schools, which we are informed arc in lull swing in Foxton every Sunday either on the river bank or in the vicinity of the race course, ft is alleged that these schools include youths on the threshold of life, and somehting should be done to save them from a gambling career,- which sooner or later may lead them into serious difficulties. We referred the matter to the police, who stated that they were aware that the schools are in existence, and have a list of names of those participating. But sufficient evidence was ;a«»t yet obtained to secure a conviction. It was known that schools were, also (loiu’ishiug in some of the flaxmill areas. If flaxmill owners were to erect notices on their property warning trespassers that they would he prosecuted it would assist the authorities in their endeavour to put a stop to this il-

legal game,

The recent death of Mrs John. Rankin Strung' at her residence. Eye street, luvercargdl, removes another old colonist. Mrs Strang was a daughter of the late Mr Robert Black, shipowner and merchant, of Aberdeen and Newburgh, Aberdeenshire. Mr Black decided to emigrate with his family, and early in 1857 set. out in one of his own craft, a small Dutch gallinot, the Rhinoinglekius, 150 tons. Included in the ship’s company were several tradesmen, who helped to work the vessel in return for their passage to Australia, the party numbering 25 all told. Tie litle vessel arrived safely at Port Phillip after an adventurous voyage of 21 weeks. This must be considered no small undertaking to accomplish such a long voyage in so small a vessel without mishap of any kind. The Rhinoinglekins will be remembered by many old residents of Dunedin, as afterwards plying to Otago Haiv bour, and, in the end, being beached at Carey’s Pay., '

In. relieving coughs and col'dh NAZOL goes straight to the seat of the trouble. Penetrating, sooth in., f^ g . Sixty doV^si

Cakes and Chocolates packed sealed tins. All ready to -send f toys at tto

Among the latest recruits to offer their services from this district are: Henry William Mohekey, farmer, Marotiri, and William Henry Barton, labourer, Foxton.

The annual conference of the United Federation of Labour opened in Wellington this week. The proceedings were not open to the press, but a committee was set up to supply official reports. On Monday afternoon at the leatherston Camp, a soldier was drummed out of the army in the presence of the camp, for insubordination, and sentenced to twelve months’ imtirisonment. Some men, for minor offences, were also punished.

Addressing the Eighteenth Reinforcements, Colonel Potter, commandant of Trentham camp, said ho was opposing six o’clock closing of hotels, which would mean prohibition for the men. “We have not asked for it, and do not want it,” he added, and he appealed to the men, by their behaviour, to support his contention that New Zealand soldiers are capable of looking after themselves.

The following letter has been received by the chairman of the Rangitikei Patriotic Society:—“Dear Sir, —I estimate my (so-called) war profits for the year at about £4OO. Of this, about £l5O has been distributed in war taxation and donations to various funds throughout the year, and the balance (£250) I hereby enclose as my contribution to the funds of your Society. I should like, however, £IOO at least to be allotted to the dependents of those who lost their lives in the recent naval battle, as without the Grand Fleet we should none of us be making profits. I should like this donation to he from myself and ‘employees,’ as without their help it would be impossible to give it, — Yours sincerely, G. L. Marshall.”

Palmerston’s Jubilee was referred to at the Palmerston Borough Council meeting on Tuesday night, when the Alayor stated he considered it of very great importance to the town and district that a celebi’ation should he held. The date he suggested Avas November 29th, which was the day fifty years ago on which communication was established between Foxton and Palmerston North. The Alayor moved a motion that the Council act in conjunction with himself as a committee to carry out the project. He thought a great reunion of old settlers should be arranged, and personally was very keen about the matter. Cr Crabb seconded the motion, and spoke in support of the Alayor’s proposal. Cr Jackson suggested a carnival with the Spring Show, and possibly the races. The Alayor said the idea was a good one, and would receive consideration, says the Standard.

A striking appeal to mothers and to teachers for a more careful and sympathetic study of the child was made hy Dr Elizabeth AlcDonald, medical inspector of schools, in the course of an address at a teachers’ reunion at the Auckland Training College. “What you are is more important than what you teach,” declared the speaker to the teachers present. “You should live so that the child, by daily association with you, becomes more truthful and obedient. The child grows according to the example you set. If you have not in your heart a line sense of honesty, I would never trust you to teach a little child to ho truthful. It would not do. In dealing with a child it is the spiritual atmosphere that counts. Could anything liner lie said of a mother than that her children grew up good, or of a teacher than that children obeyed her through love? Use patience, insight, and love; study the child, and try to create an atmosphere in which it will grow towards goodness and virtue. Alechanieal obedience is not worth having. Unless a child leaves school with a healthy body, an active mind, and a character iitted to stand the sharp test of contact with the world, are we any further on with our teaching?”

“In view of the benefits derived, especially by weakly children, from open-air schools,” says the Minister for Education in his memorandum on educational progress, “I have made wide investigations concerning the various ways of working the system. In several districts in Now Zealand teachers have this year made more frequent use of playgrounds and sheltered open spaces for the purposes of class teaching. In addition, we have in Wellington an open-air school building which has been in use for some time. Reports just to hand show very striking improvements in the health, height and weight of the children taught in the open air as compared with those taught inside. Teachers and scholars alike express a distinct preference for the open-air section of the school. I hope to arrange for further extensions of this type of school. If more money is made available, I hope to arrange for a more complete staff of medical inspectors and also to secure the services of school nurses, who could follow up the work of the school doctors so as to ensure that proper remedial or preventative measures are taken on the basis of the medical report. They would thus form the link between the school and the home.”

Woods’Great Peppermint Cure, for Coughs and Colds, never fails.

The season has now come for hot steak and kidney pies—a good meal for school children. —-At Perreau’s.*

Beware—NAZOL is being imitated. Insist on getting the genuine Nothing is “just as good” as NAZOL for coughs and colds. 00 doses, 1/6

Diphtheria, is prevalent at Shannon, four additional eases being reported this week. Yesterday’s casualty list coni a ins the name of Rifleman Conway Burgess, who is reported wounded. The hemp mraket during the past few days lias hardened, and there is a fair inquiry at slightly advanced prices.

At the Patriotic Shop on Saturday a purebred Indian Runner duck will he offered for sale. The bird has been donated by Mr G. Wallis.

Advice has been received by Mr AA r . Nye that the price of AVestport coal has been again increased, a further 2s (id rise taking effect as from to-dav.

Says our Moutoa correspondent: Of the eight men who recently enlisted from the district, six were farmers, all of whom were rejected as medically until.

The Maim wain County Council decided at Tuesday’s meeting to increase all freights on the tramway by ten per cent, during the continuance of the war.

There has been a good deal of petty thieving in Po.xton of late, articles of ail kinds disappearing in (lie night, and this morning a. local resident found that the cover had been stolen from his horse.

Mr Aitken is arranging a concert in-aid of the Naval Fund, and hopes to commence rehearsing next week. All willing fo assist are invited to attend the first rehearsal, which will he notified at a later date.

At the Coronation Hall to-night, Miss Adela Pankhurst, who is on a lecturing tour in New Zealand, will deliver a lecture on “The True Meaning of the Women’s Movement.” A collection will he taken up at the door to defray expenses. Before leaving 1 to take up her residence in Wellington, Airs Hall was entertained by her Moutoa friends at the residence of Airs Alorgan. On behalf of Aloutoa residents, Air Carney presented Airs'Hall with a silver toilet set, also a manicure set suitably inscribed. The death occurred on Tuesday of Airs Ann Evans, of Hawera, who was with Florence Nightingale as a nurse at Scrutari, in the Ci’imean war. “Granny,” as she was familiarly known, was a dear old lady whofor many years presided at the Hawera railway refreshment rooms. She had reached the ripe age of 83 years.

Says our Shannon correspondent: —Aliss Adela Pankhurst delivered an address on “The True Meaning of the Women’s Alovcment” to a large audience in Shannon on Tuesday evening. Air Hillier occupied the chair. Aliss Pankhnrst is an impressive and eloquent speaker, who uses her arguments in a clear, reasonable and convincing maimer.

In a letter to his parents, at Foxton, written at sea under date May 29th, Pte. Jack O’Reilley, of the 12th Reinforcements, refers to 1 helm e treatment meted out to l he men on the transport in the way of extras. “We have just had some dales and chocolates given us,” he writes, “some gifts from New Zealand. We got a lot of gifts handed out and plenty of apples.” Pie. O’Reilly slab's that he had not been seasick, and was in Ihe best of health at Ihe time of wriling.