The Manawatu Herald. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1916. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 1607, 7 September 1916, Page 2

The Manawatu Herald. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1916. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The cooking classes conducted by the Education Hoard’s instructress will be responsible for about sixty entries in tin* cooking section at the. Bulb Show next Tuesday." We have seen some of the work done at different limes, and feel sun* that this ‘will be ipiite a feature of the Show.

An attractive feature of the forthcoming Bulb Show on Tuesday next will hi* tut elocutionary competition for school children. A number of pupils are taking part, and much of the work is distinctly pleasing. The first round of the competition will take place in the afternoon, the finals in the even-

.A topical picture of special interest wifi be included in to-night’s programme at the Town Hall, “Anzac Day in London,’’ depicting the Australian and Mew Zealand troops marching through Loudon to a, special service in St. Raul's Cathedral, and the decorating of Xew Zealand and Australian heroes by General Sir I*’. W. Bird wood. “The soul of An/.ac." This picture will be screened to-night for the last time.

Last week nows of ii phenomenal gold discovery was cabled from Tasmania. Tliis is how tho Tasmanian correspondent of llio Australian Workor refers Ik* Iho ‘Mind”: —First it was a “mountain of sold," Mien it hccamc a “.jowollor’s shop," llicn il became a “highly payable fW'J',” Ihon tho little Hobart syndicate I hat owns the show was said Jo have “great exportations," which dwindled to “extensive possibilities," and now it is mentioned as “a possibly payable venture.” That about describes the public history of the prospectors’ gold discovery at Long Plains, near Waratah, in the north-east corner of this island. Tin* details of the first yarn wen 1 to the effect that the prospectors had unearthed the hitherto tindiscoverable parent reef from which all tho rich gold of Specimen Hill (HSSO- - had been shed, but this cheerful story was somewhat gioo.med .by the official geologists, who reported that the re.a.l reason the parent reef had not been discovered years ago lay in the fact that there never was and never would he any such parent in that locality, and even it there existed such a progenitor it would probably be as barms of gold •is Mount Rennie or the Hill at Flemniington Racecourse on oft days. However, samples analysed show some grains, and even pennyweights, to the ton, and “further developmental work is to be undertaken with a view to flotation-,” or words to that effect.

Mrs Hume, of Xewluiry, has writion to the secretary of the local Horticultural Soi-iely, accepting tlit* position of .judge of tin* decorative nnd children's cookery classes. Mr Ansi is, of Palmerston N r ., will judge the cut Idooins, nnd Mr Shader the frnil nnd vegetable clnsscs.

In round figures C 1.0,250,000 Imve been subscribed to tin* wnr lonu to dole, nceovding to Mr Campbell, Secretary to the Trcnsnry. Of.this nnionnl, £700,000 is in lonu certificnlcs, the linlnncc being in bonds. Money is still coining in freely for cerlilienl.es, the issue of which continues till the end of the venr.

Any Reservist who hns n doubt nlionl his duty under the Military Service Act cun find a “guide, philosopher nnd friend” nt tin* nearest post office. Here nre available nil necessary cards nnd forms ns well ns advice nnd help. All writing materials, including stamped envelopes (addressed to the Government Statistician) nre free.

Writing in the Partners’ Union Advocate of drainage on farm lands, “Agricola” states; “1 am afraid that 100 many of our fanners are not out to improve their properties to any great extent by means of drainage and other costly works.' They are anxious to make money, but they wish to do so by selling out at a profit. It is a great pity that gambling in land, whereby prices are raised to (let it ions levels, could not in some way be prevented.”

Wednesday, the 13th inst,, has been fixed as the date of the visit of Mrs Abraham, of Palmerston X., who is coming here to explain the advantages of the catering at the A. and P. Show, which has been granted to the Patriotic Societies of the district, also to ask for assistance. They hope' to raise over £I,OOO, which will be distributed pro rata among the societies helping. It is hoped (hat there will be a good attendance. The time and place will be advertised in next issue.

“New Zealand’s most deadly enemy is her prosperity.” That is the startling conclusion that the Dunedin Star draws from the fact that at one spot near tin* Molyneaux River sufficient water is being wasted to irrigate orchard land that, it planted, would in ten years return £35,000 a year’. At the spot referred to a dredge has been lying idle for si/, months, but in order to preserve its water rights the water it used to work with is now allowed In run to waste into the river. This water would irrigate 700 acres of fruit land.

The Hon. G. W. Russell, Minister of Internal Affairs, states, with reference to (he shortage of doctors, that arrangements have been made for bursaries to bo established at Dunedin University, to be held during the last year of the student's course —this it, in the filth year. There will be five bursaries, each worth £BO, intended to cover the cost of board and lodgings at Dunedin Hospital, all first class tees, and the necessary books. The selec-Inspeclor-General of Hospitals, on the recommendation of the faculty of Medicine, and given as far as nossible to the sons of poor men.

Anv man of military age who tries to evade his duty under (he Military Service Act brands himself with the black mark oi dishonour, for he thus acts unfairly to the men who enrol and to the- soldiers who are lighting overseas. Moreover, the way of any dodger is to be made as bard as the law will allow. Throughout the country every possible care will be taken to detect attempts at evasion, and the penalty for the convicted may be very heavy. The person who tries to escape, at the sacrifice of his own honour, is liable to a large line or imprisonment, and also forfeits a chance at the ballet; he may be sent straight into camp. The honourable course is the Safest for every Reservist. New Zealand's manhood has a splendid record of stalwart service for the Empire, anil the authorities are confident that this high standard of honour will bo maintained tlmmghout the war.

Probably one of the most cheerful turn aboard the s(eam“r -Ajuwu, which arrived at Auckland wall returned ;■mine rs on Sundav (says the Auckland liirald), was Sergeant W. Woods, of the 10th North Otago Infantry, who was blindm! in ’noth, eyes by a bullet in an engagement at Gallipoli about 101 b May, 1915. His spirit was undaunted by the terrible injui y he received. He procee h d to Great Britain and entered the home fu 1 blinded soldier.- at St. Dunslall's, Regent’s Park, which :s

under the management of Sir Arthur Pearson. Sergeant Woods here became an expert masseur, and now holds the certificate of the Incorporated Society of Trained Masseurs, the highest distinction obtainable in (he profession. He later spent six months in the Middlesex Hospital and is now a qualified masseur. ’ “Woodsey,” as he is affectionately called by his returned comrades, won (lie hearts of all on board by his cheerful spirits, and ids work as a masseur was specially commended by Dr Marshall Macdonald, the medical officer in charge. Throughout the yoyage he had 12 patients, who are now well on th.e road back to health as a result of his ministrations. Sergeant Woods is escorted by his sister, who Ims been employed at Home as a nurse, among the wounded. In her capacity as escort do her blinded brother she holds the official rank of sergeant.

See cheap rates, front pages Laidlaw Leeds’ Wholesale Catalog.

Owing to the film “The Heart ol i Painted Woman" being advertised For screening in Wellington to-mor-row night, it min ho shown to-night mily. Patrons will please note that to-night will ho tho only opportunity of seeing' this magnilioont Metro production.

After a stoppage of throe or four weeks on account of Hoods, practically all the Haxmills in the district are again in full swing. The Queen of the South, from Wellington, with general, is due tomorrow morning. After discharging she will load hemp again for Wellington

Although all the flood water is now off the,Whiroldno road, some of the lower-lying land is still covered and the smell from the stagnant water is very objectionable. Several of tin* performers at Tuesday night’s concert were the recipients of bouquets. One bouquet given to a male performer consisted of a small cauliflower, neatly decorated with small vegetables and two streamers, attached to which were two carrots.

“One of the prettiest staged concerts I have ever seen," was the comment of a visitor to Foxton in referring to Tuesday night’s concert . He added that Foxton’s talent —and pretty girls—were equal to the best in any of tin* centres he had visited.

The hemp niii rkt*l coni inues linn, London cables disclosing' a ndvnnco. Wellington prices to-day nvc approximately: (lood fnir £35 15s, high point, fnir £35 15s. lowpoint fnir £33 15s. Tow is linn nt the following quotations: Kirs I grndc £l2, second grnde £ll, Ihird grade £lO. Tin 1 Rev. I). G. Hntes wires ns follows at noon to-dny;—The indications are for westerly winds strong to gale; the weather will probably be very boisterous; rain proliable. The barometer has a falling tendency, bnf is unsteady. Sen heavy, tides good.

Competitors in the children’s cookery class at the forthcoming Bulb Show are reminded that it is optional for them to compete in any one or the whole of the sections in the class. Entries 3d each, over four entries free. The competitors' work must be done in the supperroom of the Town Hall under supervision.

At the opening of the “Great Camp Fair’’ at the Salvation Army Citadel, at Wellington, on Tuesday night, Commissioner Hodder told a good story apropos of his appeal to the Army in New Zealand to live up to its reputation for taking Ihe lead in regard to self-denial contributions in proportion to the number of the soldiery. An asylum attendant, said the Commissioner, was ascending a high pinnacle, and as he neared the top he noticed that a lunatic was following him. The man caught him up, and suggested that it would make a great sensation if they jumped together from the top. “Oh, no,” said the attendant, realising ihe necessity for humouring him. “there's nothing in that. Any fool could jump from the top. What requires some doing, and would indeed make a sensation, woidd be for us to go down and jump up to the top.” (Laughter.) “To be sure,” said the lunatic; “that’s the thing to do. Let us go lo the bottom and jump up." (Renewed laughter.) And Gins the danger was averted.

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

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