LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 1747, 16 August 1917, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

It was three 1 years yesterday since our advance guard left New Zealand for service at Samoa. For selling cigarettes on a statutory half-holiday, a Feilding Chinaman was lined 20s and costs at the Feilding S.M. Court yesterday. “If that is their Only trouble, why not make them mounted men V- —Air G. Witty'on men who have been rejected for having lint feel. . it is oliieially stated that owing to the labour troubles in Australia, inlcrcoionial steamer sailings from Wellington are suspended in the meantime. The Queen of the South, from Wellington with a cargo of general, crossed inwards this morning, hut stuck in the river. It is expected she will got off on 10-nighFs tide. The largest (lying boat over built has been launched at Lake Kcuka, Xew York. It carries twelve persons, and is only a hint of the aerial express trains wc are soon, to see. In Feat heist on Camp Orders it is announced that No. 17GS5 Pic. Richard Albert George Milliard, Mounted Details,■ has been found guilty by district court-martial of deserling-IJis Majesty's service, and sentenced to undergo nine months’ imprisonment with hard labour. In the Supremo Court, Wellington, William Reynolds, a returned soldier, was charged with on May doth striking Deriie ■ Parker, and causing his death, thereby committing the crime of manslaughter. The jury returned a verdict of “not guilty,” and accused was discharged. “There will be no more Territorial camps until next year. When next year comes 1 will give the matter further consideration.” —Statement in the House hy the minister of Defence, who added that out of the Territorial camps between thirteen and fourteen thousand men had gone on active service.

A parly ol' soldiers bad been invited lo m good spread. The meed was nearly over, and one of I hem eoinmeneed loosening' his bell. Thereupon a waiter sidled up to him with a plate of I'ruil, and whispered, “Dessert, sir?" “Desert!" exelaimed Tommy, “While I can gel a. iced like (his for nothing? Not me!’’

Among Uu; eases set down t'or hearing at the Supreme Court in Wellington this month are the Hollowing:—Harry Downs v. John Dull Newspaper Proprietary, Ltd., and Baird and Jensen v. John Bull Newspaper Proprietory, Ltd., claim £I,OOO damages each for alleged libel.

Under the ehairmanship of the Conciliation Commissioner (Mr W. H. flagger), a complete agreement has been arrived at in Manawatu and Wairarapa sections of the carpenters’ and joiners’ dispute. The settlement is on the lines of‘the agreements entered into at Wanganui and other places.

Fate rarely grants us tvhat we

crave Betwixt the cradle and the grave. Anticipating boons to come Makes phantom happiness for some; But when with croup a child lies

sick Relief is always needed quick— Wise parents such relief assure By purchasing Woods’ Peppermint Cure. 22

• ■■“ To-day aggregation of land is going on as merrily as ever. AmT”N why? Because the National Government is not in favour of a bursting up policy.”—Mr Hornsby in the’ v- *~ 1 louse of Representatives.

Lobby gossip asserts that the Government’s proposal iu connection with the liquor question will be open bars from nine to eight. If is understood the matter has received some consideration from Cabinet.

In the Commons, Mr Roberts staled that 3,828 passengers ami 5,1)20 otlicors. and seamen had lost their lives in British merchant vessels owing to enemy action since the -v beginning of the war. “The single public servant -lionld not receive tiu; same as a married man with a family receiving the same salary.” Mr C. Mitty rpMlie proposed war bonus for public servants.

Mr E. Newman, M.P., is asking the Minister of .Lauds wild her he will give instructions Id the Land Boards that in future returned soldier settlers will no.l be charged rent for the lirst half-year of occupation of their sect ions.

To-day a deputation representing local and public bodies on this coast will wail upon (lie Prime Minister to urge that the Government InGai (he hydro-electric power scheme as soon as possible. The .Mayor (Mr John ('hrys(all) will represent the Eoxlon borough.

At Ihe Taranaki Hospital Board meeting' at New Plymouth yesterday, the resignations of Dr. Walker, medical superintendent, and other members of (he medical si a IV, were received. This is the out come of a long-standing friction brought to a head lately bv the Board's ordering an enquiry into the suspension of a junior nurse, which die medical ■a a‘a regarded as tantamount to a vole of waul of eonlidi nee in the sill IV.

The foresight of Napoleon is in ideas,-mi evidence in Prance io-dav

hy I iii' pro.-cncc Hi' numerous lar,u - o Si,-i(c forests, so Mi’ C. .1. Parr ill - l‘itrnictl mi audience recently at Palmerston Xorlh. Xapolcon pul a law into force innkiny ll compulsory llml empty ground should he planted with trees. and to-day France had numerous magniliccnt forests. Air Farr added that he passed through one, and the journey occupied three hoars.

The imposition of the Id per 11), duly on lea. was followed immediately hy a corresponding' increase oil |he retail price in Christchurch. Merchants, in many cases, who held large stock’s out of bond, are reaping the henelil of this advance in values. One importing firm in Christchurch is stated to-he thus in the possession of supplies which are worth from £3,001) to £-1,000 more than before Farliamenf lixed the duly. This particular linn, in fact, changed their retail prices hy the addition of ,‘hl per lh. on the day following Parliament's decision.

nunnim-eii I'miu n.-i'iin.us of I lew Fnllicr An.t>n-line K(‘iijj ii, 5.. M., !>.A.. iil'ler :i lmn;' illness. lie \v:is horn in Duhlin m 1 8i).S, ninl was mu' oT (lit* lies) known mul must, popular priests in i l^

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Catholic Church. From li)01 to IPO!) he was r<*(-i<»r of S(. Fatriek

College, Wellington, during which lime Mill buys enjoyed Ihe privilege ii|' his direclion. Succeeding 1 Dean Smylii in I!)()!), he look (diiirg'e id: l hi* I lust i tigs parish. mid adminislered ihere uniil 11 Ho, when he again Joined llie staff of Si. l.’alriek’s College. The funeral took phiee id Hustings to-d;iy.

At the inquest on (lie body of Air J. \\ r . Hooker, who died after he Inid been accidentally knoeked down in tin Aueklmid street by a Alnori who was evading' a mis I, Dr. Alnguire, Aledifiil Superintendent of llie llospilair gave, evidence that as it was considered deceased was suffering I'mm ohdoininal hemorrhage it was thought advisable to -operate. At the operation il was found I hat his condition was dito to the ruplure. of; a very large cyst of the right kidney. He gradually sank, and died at -J. 10 pan., the cause of death being ruplure of a cyst of the kidney and hemorrhage. The enquiry was adjourned.

The local Shit e School Commit Lor? li;is received llie following reply from the Hon. J, A. Hunan, Minister i'nr Education, re the committee's endorsement oi.' the N. Z. Education!) I Institute's suggestion* re curly closing oi.' hotels and its influence on education: —“I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 11 th instant advising that the members,of the Fusion Stale School Committee unaninnm-ly approve of the movement for the early closing of hotel bars. In reply, 1 desire to inform you that, your representations will receive my consideration. May 1 point out that when the question of limiting the hours for the side of alcoholic liquor was before the House last session, I recorded - my vote in favour thereof, and intend adopting Hie same attitude when the matter is introduced during the present session,” MOST CJCJMCT AND EfTECTTEAL EOli BAD COLDS.

When you have a bad cold you want a remedy that will not only give relief, but effect u prompt and permanent cure, a remedy that is pleasant to take, a remedy that contains nothing injurious. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy meets all these requirements. It acts on Nature’s plan, relieves the lungs, aids expectoration, opens the secretions and restores the system to a healthy condition. This remedy has a world-wide sale and use, and can always be depended upon. For sahs everywhere.—Advt. j

The family of Mr Robert B. Brickell, of .Morrison’s Bush, Greytown, has a fine record. MTBrickell, who is a Maori War veteran, has four sons at the front. Of his sons, Ernest (of the Main Body), Raul (sth Reinforcements), Robert and William, all arc in the light in” line with the exception of the latter, recently wounded in the shoulder. A grandson, Raymond Brickell, was wounded in the left knee and arm lately; and Hugh Brickell left with the (iths, John Barr, 'William Barr, Roliert Smyth, and Joseph Smyth, who left with various reinforcements, are nephews; while John Cameron is a son-in-law. who is on the battlefield.

Tims a Christchurch new.-paper: —The Efficiency Board suggests the shutting up of picture show*! But it does not propose compensation at any stage as in the case of the liquor trade. Ami yet capital is sunk in pictures, and picture theatres arc licensed by the public authorities. Why the differentialion ? England, de.-pite the cutting down of exports, never I a iked seriously of dosing picture houses, even tlie National War Service campaign showed that amusements were essential in war time. This reference to picture" shows in the Efficiency Board's report shows jack of consideration and severe indigestion of the facts of the case, as well as a lack of fair play. Compensation in one trade that is an amusement means compensafion in all.

The Bank of New Zealand's pink 10s mile has not been a success. Thai is t<> say, that its quality has been found !<> lie deficient, and in frequent use it becomes disinlegra! ■■ ed at the fold a deal quicker limn the orthodox note engraved on parchment paper. The shape of (he nole is al*o an awkward one in hanking practice. For Ihese reasons, among many, I hi l pink notes are to he called in shortly, and in their place is to In’ issued a very hand-

some new note, in size not differing materially from the Commercial Bank'* neat Iff* note, bat of an entirely different design and _ colour scheme. ■

Till,- ilia Infill', heard ;i I Mu.' (’mitral Station, Sydney, contains mie of lhe strike yarns of Ihe d;iy. ‘Say, Rill, see th;i( cove there driving Mml train.'" "Ves; whal about him.'" “Well, he's Mie bloke 111 n ( tried 1" go 1" Mie war, but he Tailed in his sight test.’’ ‘‘Whal! You don't menu 1" say that hi' can't see?" "Well. I’ll just tell you. They held a (in plate up in Tr>ml oT him at a dislnnee of almul live yards, and Mu-A says |o him, Tan you see Mini ‘Why, oT eonr-e 1 can,' he says. ‘Weil, wlmt is i| P they asks. ‘Weil, 1 ain't sure, lie says, it's either halt' a rrmvn or a two-lioh piece :' " It is rather amusing Mi leai’n that the (Jemma soldiers- are very superstitions, and carry (plaint things on them into Imltle, thinking they ward off bullets. Por instance. Wurtemburg soldiers believe that a little hay oT the dry pollen of (lowers will protect them from bullets. Saxons, sew into the lining of their waistcoat the wings of a hat. and think they will lie safe, I’mvarians, liefore going- into ha Mie. and a lurch Tree, eid their skin, and let a lew drops of Mood fall mi the tree. This is supposed to assure reenverv when the leaves begin M» grow again, no mailer wind Mm wound

.might he. Lven the Kaiser’s eldest son has a hor-eshoe with him on his motor trips which he has tied on the handle of one of the doors of the ear. One wonders if they have any fancy protection from air raids.

(‘otieeruing (he tales of ihe supposed captivity of Lin'd Kitchener in Germany, “Club .Member” writein Ihe Liverpool Post: —“The presen! writer lum actually held in his own hand the document on which much id' the rumour is bused. The sister of an officer, admittedly a prisoner, has received a postcard from him, in which he observes; M wish 1 could tell you who is a prisoner in the next room to me.’ Fxamined under a magnifying glass, the card in one corner Ims a minute K. So fur as I am aware, it is on lids''Hinny foundation that, the whole superstructure of the survival of our great hero is based. At the same time, it is only just to add that Lord Kitchener's niece, who was devoted (o him, refuses to believe that he is dead."

A very pleasing ceremony look place at the local Stale school on Tuesday afternoon, when *a presentation made to .Mr .Viliam by members of the staff and scholars. The ceremony took place in the quadrangle before the assembled classes. Mr iiornblow, chairman of Committee, asked .Mr Aitkeii to accept a copper kettle and spirit lamp and pocket book as a token ol esteem from the sehool. The speaker said that the children looked up to Mr Ait ken as a friend as well as teacher. They regretted his departure. but it was incumbent upon all able-bodied men to make a sacrifice for King and Empire. Mr Aitkcn was asked to make a great sacrifice, and they honoured him for it. In saying “good bye” to bun, they said “God ho with you,” and they hoped that God would protect him and bring him safe home again. Ho would not he forgotten by them, and the little memento would remind him of their esteem and regard. Mr Aitken feelingly replied, . and the children accorded him three hearty British cheers.

A seven-roomed house, with all conveniences and good property attached, is advertised for sale.

A replace advertisement for 'Walker and Furrie, Foxton, appeal’s in this issue.

“If you turned hell upside down you would find ‘Made in Germany’

stamped on the bottom,” shouted Billy Sunday, the American revivalist, as he announced to his audience of 18,000 his subscription of 25,000 dollars to the Liberty loan. “I’ll never buy anything made in Germany again,” Billy added. ‘l’m through with that.”