LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 1759, 13 September 1917, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

- —. Wc are asked to announce that particulars in connection with an effort in aid of the funds of All Saints’ Church will lie published in our next issue. ~ Mr J. Robertson, ex-M.U,, and recently in business as a cycle dealer in Foxton and Levin, has accepted a position on the literary staff of our Palmerston morning contemporary. During the progress of a juvenile pillow-light at Iho Bulb Show on Tuesday night, the boouj upon which the youngsters were sitting came down, fortunately without mishap to the ‘‘sloggers.” Sir James Allen slated in (lie House that the second portion of the —Dtii Reinforcements had arrived safely at a port of call. Private Thomas Clark died of spinal meningitis on tiie voyage. Under the amendments to the Military Service Bill, deserters will lose their civil rights for ten years, but the "Government has not yet seen its way to confiscate their property. Hardship entailed by the loss of flexibility to his hands was one of (he grounds to appeal by M. Inman, (he billiards champion, to..the Middlesex Appeal Tribunal, who adjourned the application. At the C'iiri.st.chureh Police Court, Archibald Cameron was fined £SO for, that, being a bookmaker, he betted in the United Service Hotel, William Pollock, similarly charged, on two informations, was fined £SO on the first and £IOO on the second. The screech of the scutchers are silent in all the local flaxmills today. The reason of the stoppage is to enable the employees to attend a meeting of employees at Palmerston to discuss the recent strike at Seiferts’ mill. The sea has given up the meat which it engulfed when the Dorset sank some few weeks ago, with the result that the beach for miles — from the tea kiosk to the Kai Iwi stream —is strewn with it. The stench is abominable, and the attention of the health authorities has been drawn to the mailer, Fresh supplies of Lettuce daily at Walker & Fume’aU

Mr T. Henderson, who recently disposed of his business, informs us tlpit ho intends to continue to reside in Foxton.

Replying to a question regarding the prices of articles sold in the military canteens, Sir James Allen said the whole question is now under consideration. In all probability the Defence Department will take (he canteens over and run them.

A meeting of members of Parliament was addressed by a delegation from the Second Division League at Wellington yesterday. It is understood an effort will be made to get a round-table conference between members of Parliament and the Ministry on the matters discussed.

Mr Marco Fosella, of Levin, is in receipt of a letter from the French Minister for War, intimating that a medal has been awarded to Mr Fosella, for his part in the FrancoPrussian War of 1870-71, Mr Fosella was through the FrancoPrussiau War with the Franco-Ti-rcurs.

Voluntary workers in Wanganui have planted twenty-four miles of potatoes at the Wanganui Fast Esplanade. Farmers who have inspected the plantation consider that the ground is the lincst for potatoes on the coast, and predict a splendid crop should climatic conditions bo favourable and the crop well looked after.

Replying’ to an interjection by Mr Nosworlliy in the House of Representatives, when he was explaining the provisions of (he Expeditionary Forces Amendment Bill, Sir James Allen, Minister of Defence, said the exemption of clergy provided for men in holy orders. Marist Brothers wore not in holy orders; they were not regular ministers of religion.

Two lionesses escaped from a travelling menagerie at Campbelllown, Mew South Wales, recently. The {own was thrown inio chaos, and a hand of men, armed with ritles, held the animals al hay for several hours before they were cornered. One made a dash at a horse, and hurled it to the ground. Two shots wore tired, but without effect. The lionesses were eventually captured.

Over the grave at Salonika of Mrs Harley, Lord French’s sister, who was killed by an enemy shell at Monastic on March 71h, a monument has boon creeled by officers at the Serbian base, bearing the inscription: “To the victim of barbarians, a generous English lady, a great benefactress of (tie Serbian people, and a great lady. On your tomb, instead of flowers, (be gratitude of (lie Sorbs shall blossom.”

Monday was the first working day on which the new military regulation restricting the admission of the general public to the Auckland wharf tvas in force. The guard of military police, numbering about 20, was kept busy throughout the day. Nothing unusual occurred, and very little difficulty Avas experienced. A number of persons desired to obtain admission Avithout passes, but they Avere all sent back to obtain (he required permission. Similar regulations arc being enforced at oilier ports.

‘‘Kerosene hen? is 2-Is a. case. Tell brother Messey.” This was a message from a Labour union secretary at Wanganui, road in Purlin-’ merit by Mr J. M’Combs, and which occasioned a good deal of laughter. Mr M’Comhs asked if the ' Prime Minister would have the matter referred to the Board of Trade. Mr Massey: “The gentleman who forwarded that question has a duo appreciation of my relationship to the people of this country.” (Laughter). Ho added Unit (lie Government had made arrangements to obtain a supply of kerosene from the United States,

“Is anylhing known about a man of the name of Herd. He lived in To Aro —cannot say how long back' —but ho was here in November, 1830. I cannot gel to hoar anything further of him. If he has any descendants, will (hey please note?” Such is an appeal made by “W.A.E.” on behalf of the Early Colonists’ and Historical Association, which is endeavouring to piece together the history of the past. Confirmation is also sought of a further stalement, to this effect: “There is resident now in AVellington an elderly man whose fat her lived here' some time in the early ’thirties, and had a, house or wlmre whore Wellington now stands. It is said that ho may have been hero in the ’twcnlio.s. . , . Certainly he was here previous and up to ’3(l, and a white man, too.”

Our representative had (he pleasure of being shown over the keildle g Bowling Club’s green yesterday. The green itself is in apple-pie order, and the environment is very attractive. It has been a club custom for each president to mark his term of office by carrying out some little improvement at the .green. Mr Harford, last year’s president, is completing a pagola, which, when the creepers spread up the pungas and across the netting, will form a beautiful shady avenue. The womenfolk are not overlooked by the elub, and are provided with a full-sized croquet green, shut off from the bowling green by a maerocarpa hedge. The appointments in the pavilion are very up-to-date. We were informed that a rink from the club will be represented at Foxton’s opening day next Wednesday.

Delays are dangerous with colds and influenza. Get NAZOL to-day. Better than mixtures or syrups. No cold is NAZOL-proof. 1/6 buys CO doses,

Dr. Mandl returned from the south this week.

Tlic total entries received for Tuesday’s Bulb Show were 357, being 45 less than the entires received

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The Rev. Father Corley’s ground improvement scheme at St. Mary’s presbytery has caused a transformation to the appearance of property.

The non-arrival of the Queen of the South, owing to the strike on coastal vessels, is causing a good deal of inconvenience to business people who depcuil upon sea transport for merchandise.

The body . of a man which was very much decomposed, was found in the Wellington Harbour yesterday. The body is that of a man sft. din. in height, and was clothed in u dark brown coni and vest. The identity of the deceased has not been ascertained.

We are informed that several 11 nxm ill employees on route to the slop-work meeting at Palmerston N. to-day from Shannon and elsewhere wove submilted to interviews by the police re military service. It is rumoured that one or two were arrested as military deserters.

Last year all occupiers of land growing one or more fruit trees were compelled to register (heir orchards. This year the regulations have been relaxed, and it is necessary only for (hose persons who intend to sell fruit to register. Registration must be made not later than 30 (h Sept-! ember.

Madame Melba, the famous diva, is spending a few days in Auckland, accompanied by Lady Susan Fitzclaronee. A few days before leaving Australia, Madame had her first bight in an aeroplane, ascending about a thousand feet. “It was thrilling, and I loved it. It is so great as an experience.”

The Mayor of Christchurch confessed (lie other evening in an af-ter-dinner speech that seven was u Im-ky number in bis family. Both he and his wife were born on the seven!h day of a month, engaged on the seventh, and bad seven of the finest children that one could wish, tn addition, (ho citizens had honoured him with seven vears of office.

A. prominent flax mill owner informed The Rost that the demands of the men for higher wages not likely to be conceded. The reason the employers look this stand was that —in the Miranua mill at least —the wages for a 41-day week ranged from 13s a. day to as much as 18 per week, and therefore the men employed in tlaxmills are paid at a higher rate than in any other industry of the kind.

'Mrs Lionel Abraham, of Palmerston N., conferred Avitli a number of local ladies on Wednesday in reference to supplying refreshments for the A. and P. Slioav, the catering for Avhieli Avill be undertaken by the toAvu and country patriotic women Avovkcrs. The proceeds Avill be devoted to patriotic purposes. We understand that details Avill be arranged by the local Patriotic Society.

A musical entertainment will be held in (he Salvation Army Hall this ' evening’, commencing’ at 7.30 o’clock. A first-class programme has >, boon arranged by Mr Ebbott’s orchestra, and the Borough Band will be in attendance. The admission tickets have all been numbered, and holders will be entitled to receive the prize on the gift tree corresponding to the number on their ticket. The. proceeds are in aid of the Self-de-nial Eund.

It is reported in connection with the Kuangaroa tragedy that Baylor received two blows, (he first one on (ho back of his head and the second on the loft side of the, nose, the axo also cutting his arm right down to the elbow, through the sinews to the bone. The wounds, although serious, are not regarded as being dangerous. Young's injuries are also severe, hut not dangerous. Matson’s condition is, however, very serious, the blade of the axe having taken a. slanting course from the forehead to (he (op of the head. The wound is also deep, but, if complications do not set in, the young fellow may recover.