LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 1754, 1 September 1917, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

I «tp ■ Mr David IToarc, a well-known resident of Waimate, was killed while endeavouring to board a train in motion at Waimate. The collodions at all the services at All Saints’ Church to-morrow will be given to the General Church Fund of the diocese. There was little demand for the Maori goods offered for sale at last night’s concert. The goods sold went at a remarkably low price, A restless individual who persisted in changing his seat and standing up at inconvenient moments at last night’s concert called forth the wrath of the gods. All Saints’ Choir entertained members of the vestry and their wives and friends at an enjoyable social in the schoolroom on-Wed-nesday night. “In the event of an air-raid, do not collect in a crowd,” says a notice which has been posted in a Kentish hamlet, near Ashford, where the entire population numbers only nine persons. The Foxtou Cordage and Flaxmilling Co;, Ltd., has sold the Opae mill (Porotawhao) to Mr J. R. G. Stansell, of. Levin, and their Primus mill (Karere) to Mr C. A, Loughnan, of Palmerston North. . A Sydney cable says that Tom Barker, secretary of the 1.W.W., has been arrested on a charge of being a member of an unlawful association. Four other members of the I.W.W. were also arrested,

Two sons of cx-President Roosevelt, Theodore and Archibald, landed in France a few weeks ago, and are attached to General Pershing’s headquarters staff. Their elder brother is with the British forces in Palestine.'

A meeting of creditors in the estate of 'William Caleb Smith, formerly of Foxton, and now of Christchurch, was hold in Palmerston yesterday, before Hr C. Dempsy, Acting-Deputy Official Assignee, when it was resolved that the bankruptcy proceedings should be transferred to Palmerston North.

The local Borough Council has put down a trial order of Belmont crushed metal in Harbour Street. The metal has anything but the appearance of “rotten rock,” and its utility as compared with the Tiakitahuna metal will be watched with interest by Councillors. The metal will be subjected to a good trial with heavy traffic.

Hiss Woodruffo has been appointed by the Board to replace Mr Aitken on the local .school staff, and Miss E. McAuliffe, first assistant at Utikn, has been recommended to the Committee by the Board to replace Miss Hare. If this appointment is agreed to by the Committee, the school will be left with the services of only two male teachers. A Court-martial at Christchurch yesterday dealt with the case of Edward Hannan, a carpenter, and a reservist called in the sixth ballot. lie was charged with failing to report for medical examination. Prisoner pleaded guilty, and said he was an anti-militarist. The Court announced that the sentence would be promulgated in duo course.

The quantity of wheal grown in the South Island this coming season will be much greater than was expected. This announcement was made in the House of Representatives yesterday afternoon by Sir Janies Allen, who added Hint tho statistics compiled by the Efficiency Board showed that there would be sufficient wheat grown in the Sou Hi Island to fulfil all (lie eounfry’s needs during Hie coming year.

One important feature of the Finance Bill now before the House is that -an increase of 5s a week, or ££3 a year, is to be given to old ago pensioners, war pensioners, and every person in receipt of a pension under the Miners’ Phthisis Ar-1, 1915. As far as widows’ pensions are concerned (dealt with in Part IT. of Hie Pensions Act, 1014) an allowance at (he rate of £fi per year is to be made for circh child by Hie pensioner to whom the same section of Hie Act applies.

At Hie 'Wanganui Supreme Court, Percy Faulkner pleaded guilty to the charge of; burglariously entering houses by night, also of theft from a Chinaman’s residence, and was sentenced to twelve months’ imprisonment on each charge, Hie sentences to be concurrent. He was also sentenced to two years’ reformative treatment on one charge. W. Dwyer, found guilty of theft of cattle, was granted three years’ probation. The Judge ordered him to refund the money, pay the costs, and abstain from drinking.

In a case hoard at the local silling of Hie Magistrate’s Court, in which a claim was made for rent due and also for 'possession of tho cottage, plaintiff stated that the rent was to he 7s fid per week if paid fortnightly in advance, and 10s per week if not paid in.advance. Tho Magistrate said that unless there was an agreement to this effect lie would only be able to give judgment at Hie lower rate, to which plaintiff interjected: “I am not particular whether 7s fid or 10s a week is allowed, because I don’t expect to get Hie money in any ease. All I want is possession of the bouse.”

The excavation work on the site of the proposed Maori Parliament House at Ngaruawahia is being carried out by a gang of about 20 natives, and the ground is rapidly assuming ship-shape form. The plans provide for a structure 80ft. long. The interior will be fashioned somewhat on the lines of European houses of Parliament, with all necessary appointments. At the entrance, it is proposed to erect two giant posts, which will be adorned with Maori carvings. The front elevation will, as near as possible, face the monument erected to the memory of King Potalu in tho Octagon. The building is to cost about £3,000.

, Complaint has been made of Hie method of road maintenance adopted by the Manawatu County Council, but its method is far ahead of the work done by the Kairanga County. It’s just about time local governing bodies in this district

dropped the old-fashioned and wasteful system of road maintenance, i.e., spreading patches of metal here and there. The work should be undertaken in a methodicil way, and done properly. The,old portion picked and used as binding with new metal, and thoroughly rolled. It would be an education to our County Council representatives to visit Taranaki and gel a lesson in up-to-date road making. DANGERS OF A COLD. Do you know that of all Hie minor ailments, colds are by far Hie most dangerous? It is not the colds themselves that you need to fear, but the serious diseases that they so often lead to. For that reason every cold should be gotten rid of with the least possible delay. To accomplish this you will find Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy of great help to you. It loosens a cold, relieves the lungs, aids expectoration, and enables the system to throw off the cold. For sale everywhere,—Advt.

At the Methodist Church to-mor-row evening, a memorial service for the lateJVlrs -lane ivill be held. Constable John O’Donoghuo, of Palmerston North, has been appointed to fill the vacancy on the local police staff, and will take up his duties next week. The -Native entertainment ■ held last night in the Town Hall, in aid of the Maori Soldiers’ Christmas Present Fund, was a pronounced success from every point of view. The hall was filled, the takings being in the vicinity of £GO, and the whole of the entertainment was of a high-class order, encores being demanded of every item. The performers included (he best Native talent in the Wellington province, and the combination is assured of a very hearty welcome should another visit be paid to Foxton. Prior to the commencement of the entertainment, short speeches were dolivered by the Mayor and Mr Taiti McDonald, At the conclusion of the concert a damco was held. Owing possibly to counter-attrac-tions, (here was not the attendance a I Ali- Anderson’s lantern lecture iu the Town Hall on Thursday night that the subject warranted. As one auditor remarked, if (lie show had been free there would have been a full house. Such meagre patronage on the part of the Foxton public does not justify the town being included in (he tour of first-class educational entertainments. How* ever, those present thoroughly on-; joyed (he lecture and the picture!? screened. The lecturer dealt witli the operations of our troops in Sa-i moa, Egypt, Gallipoli, Mesopotamia, Africa, and on’ the Western front in Franco. The Story was well told, with the elimination of harrowing details. At the silting of the Magistrate’s (’our t yesterday, judgment for plaintiffs was entered up iu (he following undefended civil eases; — A. fspoirs v. iSainuel Smith, claim £(i I.os, costs £3 7s (id; and G. C. Coley v. Geo. Blanche, claim .C 5 12s fid, (Misis ,C2 2s fid, and an order made for possession of house by September 7lb. In the judgment summons,, Dr. Lamb v. C. O’Regan, judgment debtor offered to pay the amount owing, £fi 8s fid, by instalments of £2 per fortnight, and this’was accepted. Robert Ashwin, who did not appear, and made no excuse for absence, was ordered to pay R. N. Speirs £0 17s 5d forthwith, in default seven days imprisonment, and in the case J. Williamson v. Paid, judgment debtor was ordered to pay £2 2s (id forthwith, in default seven days imprisonment. A pleasing little function took place in (lie local, yesterday,'when Miss Hare, assistant teacher, was presented by the staff with a fountain pen as a token of * the esteem in which she is held. The head teacher, in making the presentation, expressed his regrets and those of the staff (with whom Miss Have is "deservedly popular) at M iss Hare’s departure from the j school, but congratulated her on her promotion. Miss Hare’s pleasant manner had always done much to establish and maintain cspril do corps which is an essential feature in such an institution. Miss Haro feelingly replied, thanking Hie** staff for their kindly expressions of goodwill, and for the gift, which would always remind her of her pleasant associations with the school, A social gathering was held in the diningroom at the Opui mill on. Tuesday evening for the purpose of bidding farewell and making a presentation to Private Bryant, an cxemployec at (lie mill, who leaves New Zealand wilh Hie 30th Reinforcements. Owing, however, to Private Bryant, being unable to obtain leave from eamp, he was prevented from being present. There was a large attendance, over 00 visitors being present from Foxton and Moutoa. A Her the needs of the inner man had been attended to, Mr Kennedy, mill manager, made the presentation, which took the form . of a wristlet watch and combhmlion pocket-knife. Private Bryant’s father, Mr W. 11. Bryant, of Foxton, accepted the gills on behalf of his son, and suitably responded. Dur-v ing the evening ilems were billed by Misses Morgan (2) and Messrs McLeod, Ellers, Hakaria, (2), O’Connell, G. Jeffreys, and the Jeffrey children, at,the conclusion of which dancing was commenced, and kept up until the early hours of the morning, 24 couples taking part. The catering was carried out by Mr Rhodes, and the following committee was responsible for all (he arrangements: —Messrs Kennedy, Parker, Watson, Jeffreys, Chilcotl and Riches. The committee desire to express their thanks to Mr W. Signal'"for providing the launch which convoyed the guests from the punt to the mill, and also jt, the business people of Foxton for their assistance. —4.. CHAMBERLAIN’S COUGH REMEDY THE BEST OBTAIN-, * ABLE. * This remedy has no superior as a cure for colds, croup and whooping cough. It has been a favourite with the mothers of young children for more than forty years, Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy can always be depended upon, and is pleasant to take. It not only cures colds and influ-; enza, but prevents their resulting in pneumonia. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy contains no opium or other narcotic and may be given as confidently to . a child as to an adult, For sahj everywhere,—Adv(.

Many parents and others arc anxious to know how best to send a parcel for a soldier who is about to leave on a transport. Here are the official directions: Put his number, name, company, and Reinforcement on the parcel, and also state who sends the package. After all this addressing and labelling, wrap it in another covering, and address it to “Capt. F. A. Bilton, Transport Shipping Office, Wellington,” and cither rail it or post it. There is no limit .to size or weight of parcels for men about to leave New Zealand, though, mo.-t folk send a but-ter-hox or kerosene case. Parcels for men about to leave must reach K Shed the day before the troops embark, and if in doubt about when they are likely to go abroad, send the parcel as soon as possible. Every parcel for men leaving is carefully manifested and placed on hoard the ship conveying its owner from these shores. A copy of the manifest is always kept, and, providing the parcel has reached K Shed in good lime, any inquiry re delivery to Ike transport can he answered. Also mark it, “For use on the voyage." Relations between some members of the Onehnnga Borough Council are somewhat strained. At last. Monday night’.-- meeting of the council, Councillor F. Morton (reports the Auckland Star) said he wished-to make a few remarks with reference to 1 lie unsatisfactory state of affairs in the council. One of the most useful members, he said, had resigned, 'flic Deputy Mayor (Councillor -I. Stonpe) requested Councillor Morion to defer his remarks until later in the evening, but Councillor Morion said he wanld have his say at once. The Deputy .Mayor repealed ids request, whereupon Councillor .Morton, raising Ins voice, said: “No, 1 say the conditions of this council arc absolutely rotten owing to you and your clique.” A warm interchange followed l^ctween the Deputy Mayor and Councillor Mi'-rlou said he would iug. Suddenly both speakers slopped talking, apparently out, of breath, and the Town Clerk began reading the minutes. Councillor Morton bad a IV-w words lo say to Councillor Lumas, each remarking that ho did not care a dump for the other. The business then proceeded. A Wellington firm has sent the following circular to flaxmillcrs, who should give careful attention to the matters raised: —“Complaint.-; have been received regarding (he insufficient dumping of New Zealand flax, and the American railroad authorities have advised that unless (lax is better compressed it will he necessary to' substantially increase the haulage rates, and steamers further threaten to reject (lax not satisfactorily lulled and dumped. The necessity on the part of all to reduce llax to the smallest possible limit at a time when shipping space is so short is obvious. The increase in haulage rates across America would only react upon prices here. Our opinion is-that the initial fault of bad damping is at the (laxmill press. We have soon bales of llax so badly and loosely pressed that it is impossible lo make satisfactory dumps from (hem. The installation of hydraulic presses at all mills at the moment may be difficult, but there is no reason why millers should not press (lax to the utmost capacity of (heir present plant, use good hands for binding, make hanks not exceeding 51hs in weight, and comply with the Government regulations as to size of hales. Wo (rust you will assist in this.”