Manawatu Herald SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 1918. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XL, Issue 1837, 8 June 1918, Page 2

Manawatu Herald SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 1918. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Fred. Cassin, ;i bankrupt land agent at Hastings, who has been missing lor about six months, has been arrested near Te A.wainutu, King Country. Wool crutchings are now eoming into loeal stores in inereasing quantities (says Ihe Post). Wool in store awaiting shipment is estimated to amount to over 500,000 bales. The engagement is announced ol Miss Ada Andresen, youngest daughter of Mr Hans Andresen, of Foxton, to Mr W. Pyne, youngest son of Mr H. Pyne, Christchurch. — Contributed.

Mr G. H. Cunningham, Government orchard instructor, will give a demonstration of fruit tree pruning in Mr R. J. Thompson’s orchard on Monday next, at 2 p.m. All interested are invited to be present. The mining town of Wailii has Just completed a very successful campaign for the Red Cross funds. It set out to raise £I,OOO, but finished up with over £2,800., The amount represents considerably over 10s per head of the population.

On Thursday last a send-olf was tendered to Pte. Harry Hull, of thq 40th Reinforcements, at the residence of Mrs Geo. Small, Union Street, Mr E. Faulkner presented Private Hall with a wristlet watch, on behalf of Mr and Mrs Small and the recipient's fellow boarders. He Mushed Pte. Hull good luck and a speedy and safe return. Pte. Hull suitably responded. The evening was spent in a very enjoyable manner with musical and vocal items. At the conclusion, all joined in singing “Auld Lang Syne.”

- According to the Dunedin Star, the final appointment of the Press Delegation by Cabinet has been delayed owing to the conflicting claims of Messrs Bell (managing director, Lyttelton Times, and proprietor of Ashburton Mail), Hon. W. J. Geddis (Napier Telegraph and Managing Director N.Z. Times), and Hackett (editor Auckland Herald) to the vacancy created by the inability of Mr Blundell to go owing to the state of his health. Mr Hackedt was recommended for the vacancy by the Newspaper Proprietors’ Executive.

Any wives resident in Kew Zealand who go to meet their husbands at a port of arrival arc to be permitted to travel in the special troop train, paying- the usual railway fare. Bui this is to bo strictly confined to wives, and not to be available to other next-of-kin. It is understood the Government has purchased some 200 acres of land at Carnarvon from the trusr' lees of the late R. B. M’Kcnzio, slates the Manawatu Standard. The properly is adjacent to the Carnarvon cheese factory, and is about five miles from Rongotea. It is to be subdivided and disposed of to returned soldiers.

“1 shall be very disappointed if I don't get this man : I understand he is very good with the gloves, and should also he good with the bayonet," said Captain Beale, in the Military Appeal Court at Masterton on Wednesday afternoon, when Owen Cadwallader’s appeal was being heard. The Captain got him, savs the Wairaraua Times.

The Act ing-Post mast er-Qeneral, the Hon. AV. D. S. MacDonald, notifies that the British Government, commencing .on the 3rd June, has raised the letter post from the United Kingdom to 1-Jd the first ounce, with each additional ounce Id, Postage on letters addressed to soldiers and sailors serving in all the naval and military forces of the Grown remains at Id per ounce.

The death is announced of Mr J. Devonshire, of Otaki, and formerly of Levin. The deceased took a keen interest in outdoor sports, and during his residence in Levin was president of the Horowhenua BoatingClub. He leaves a widow and family of ten, one of the sons being Mr J. Devonshire, of Levin, while another, Private Arthur Devonshire, is on active service.

Replying to a recjuest by a deputation from the Auckland Civic League, which asked the Government

to end Miss Rout’s propaganda amongst the soldiers by at once recalling her, the Hon. G. W. Russell said it was a matter for the Minister for Defence, but remarked that he (Mr Russell) sympathised with the views of the League. It was against his wish that Miss Rout was allowed to leave New Zealand.

So far as is known to local financial authorities, states the Auckland Herald, there is no likelihood of any counterpart in New Zealand to the scheme mentioned in recent cable news, under which the English banks, by direction of the Government, are limiting the rate of inter-r est. allowed on deposits, as a means of enforcing investment in the Imperial war loans. The New Zealand Government has its own method of compelling contributions to its Walloons, which does not interfere with the banks' deposit rates.

The death of Mr James Connor, a Crimean and Maori Wars veteran, has occurred at Opotiki, aged 83 years. He was born in- Ireland, and enlisted in the Imperial Army at an early age. He served in the Crimean War, and took part in the battles at Alma, Balaclava, and Inkerman. With his regiment he proceeded to India at the lime of the Mutiny, his services in India lasting several years. Mr Connor came to New Zealand iii 18t>4, and served in the Maori War, participating in the attack on Gate Pa, Tauranga. "After obtaining his discharge, he went to Opotiki in IStiti, and settled -on a section of land which he farmed to the dale of his death.

Las) Wednesday was the second anniversary of (he death of Earl Kitchener. The late lield-marshal loTl England in H.M.S. Hampshire on Jane 4th, 11)1(5, en route for f’etrograd, ami was drowned oil’ the west coast of the Orkney islands on the evening of the following day, the vessel striking a mine and sinking within 15 minutes. Earl Kitchener was seen going to the quar-ter-deck with a naval officer, and shortly afterwards the captain called to him to go (o the fore-bridge, near whore the captain’s boat was ready to he lowered. Whether Lord Kitchener entered the boat or not, or whether any boat gut clear of the ship, was never ascertained. OJ|i the ship’s company, 12 men, who were saved by means of rafts, were the only survivors. The Earl Kitchener Memorial Fund was inaugurated by the Lord Mayor of London in aid of disabled officers and men in the army, and over £300,000 was raised within nine weeks.

A very pleasant social afternoon was held in the Town Hall supperroom on Thursday by the Ladies' Patriotic Guild. The effort had for its object the raising of funds to enlarge the patriotic shop in Main Street. Admission was by silver coin, and there was a good attendance. Several competitions were got off, the winners being; —Mrs Me Murray (Mrs Walls’ cake); Mrs J. H. Robinson (books donated by Mrs Green); Mrs Healey .(box of handkerchiefs donated by Mrs G. Robinson). Vocal items were contributed by Mrs Freeman and Miss Signal, and an elocutionary item by Mrs Cronquest. Afternoon tea was dispensed by members of the Guild. Flowers (donated by Mrs A. S. Easton), and violets from Qtaki, found ready purchasers, as did sweets (donated by Mesdames Gower and Healey), and seedlings (donated by Mrs McMurray). The total’'takings amounted to £l3 15s. Apart altogether from the financial aspect, the afternoon was a most enjoyable social success, and the wish was expressed that “more would follow.”

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The Irish Times declares that Viscount French's proposal is extraordinarily moderate. Ireland could recruit 100,000 without impoverishing any essentital industry, and could raise 50,000 a month if the Nationalists and the bishops would assist.

A sounding of the Patea bar was made by Captains Tinney and Jackson last week, when it was found that the channel was in boiler order than it bad been for a considerable time past. This is attributed largely to the extension of the walls which has been made lately.— Press.

Some idea of the gigantic cost of the war may tic gained from the following/list '.of articles required for the journey by a troopship which left New Zealand some lime ago: Fresh meat 200,00011),, tish 20,00011)., milk 500ga,1., eggs 10,000, bacon and bam 30ewt., cheese 35 cwt., Hour 1,033 ewt., jam 85ewt., syrup lOewt., tea 20cwt., sugar 35ft cwt., peas and beans lift ewt., dried fruit 4(scwt., butler 8 tons. The list also conveys the impression that the food on present-day troopships should leave little to cavil at. An extraordinary affair occurred in Whangarei the other night. A certain resident had been visiting the pictures in cgmpany with a lady, and they afterwards proceeded home arm in arm. As they walked along the Kamo road they were suddenly deluged with the contents of a tin containing tilth, hove completely over them from behind an adjacent hedge. The aim was unerring, and the pair were thoroughly bespattered. Although the police were communicated with, no trace of the perpetrators could be discovered.

The death occurred at Elthara on Tuesday of Mr Edward M’Menamin, one of New Zealand’s early pioneers, at the age of 83 years. The deceased met with an accident on Saturday evening, the shock from; which undoubtedly hastened the end. He was born in Ireland, and,, as a young man, emigrated to Melbourne, where he was married. Shortly afterwards he went to Auckland, where, after a short sojourn, he joined in the gold rush to the Thames. His name was also associated with those who took an active part in quelling the Native disturbance at Parihaka, about the year 1883. He had resided in New Zealand about 54 years, 16 of which he spent in Eltham. It is reported in Christchurch ■that a vessel bringing returned soldiers arrived at a New Zealand port recently, with 1,00(7 tons of whisky and very little cargo of any other description. Some Auckland residents put inquiries in hand, and these brought*forth an explanation that the vessel had to load with great haste at a British port, and that there was no time to take in a mixed cargo, and as the whisky was available it was taken on board fur New Zealand. The report also states that there are thousands of tons of general cargo waiting shipment to New Zealand at ports in the United Kingdom, and that the stock of whisky in this country, before (he vessel arrived, was larger than if| had ever been before. A further result of a picture enterprise at Eltham is the bankruptcy of E. C. While, farmer, of Bunnythorpe, whose creditors metal Eltham on Tuesday. Debtor, a man 70 years of age, entered into partnership with two others in the moving picture business, and mortgaged his farm to take up shares. The venture turned out so badly that debtor has practically lost all he possessed. The creditors took’ a sympathetic view, and it was arranged to leave debtor and his estate in possession during his lifetime of land in which he has an equitable interest, and handed him back his chattels. His interest in picture company shares will be real* ised on. On behalf of bankrupt, Mr Weir returned thanks to the creditors for their kindly consideration. —Argus. A complimentary banquet will ho given to P. J. Hennessy Esq,, chairman of the Foxton Harbour Board, by the citizens of Fdxtori, in Mr Perreau’s rooms on Tuesday next', June 11th, at 8 p.m. Elsewhere in this issue the Mayor extends an invitation to citizens to be present. Tickets for the banquet will be obtainable at Mrs Teviotdale’s up to 5.30 p.m. ou Monday, and the price of same is live shillings each. At the banquet Mr Hennessy will he presented with an illuminated address as a mark of appreciation by the citizens of Foxton of his valuable work during the past ten years in connection with the acquisition of the wharf by the Foxton Harbour Board. It is probable that the Hon. W. D. S. MacDonald, Minister for Agriculture, will be present, also Messrs AY. H. Field and E, Newman, M’s.P. Invitations have also been extended to members of the Board and the Chairman of the local bodies in the Harbour District. The Mayor extends a general invitation to the citizens of Foxton to be present, and as this is the only form of invitation .issued, all citizens are asked to accept same as a personal invitation.

The big red lamp of Chemist Kent Shone out along the rain-soaked

street} While all within glowed warm and bright, In contrast to the gale swept night. The customers were frequent, too, Kent still a steady trade could do; For wise was he, and made that sui’o By “pushing” Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure 9

Cover your cow to-night, and increase your milk supply. Best white duck covers 17/6, at alker and Furrie’s.*

■— ■' ■ The lion. T. Wilfoi'd" Minister for Justice, in reply to a deputation at Wellington, yesterday, asking for an alteration of tlie law to enable the police to deal with Sunday trading in marble bars and similar places of refreshment, said he agreed with the ' judgment of the Chief Justice. 110 promised to submit the representations of the deputation to Cabinet. A butcher speaking to a Manawalu Daily Times reporter in regard to the present discussion on food prices, said that the allegation that, retail butchers were, making anything out of high prices was ridiculous. “1 have not; placed a penny out on interest for live years,” ho said. ‘‘For two years since the beginning of the wav I lost £3OO a

year. The present drop in prices is not sufficient to allow us to cut the price per pound down a halfpenny. Under present conditions retailers are just able to make a bare living. 1 do assure you we are not making a fortune. As far as we are concerned the lower the prices the more meat we sell, and the better wc, fare.”

Commenting on the notorious Keiburn case in. : Wellington, the Post says, inter alia: —“As to the size and the nature of the punishment awarded to the two women who have been found guilty, we do not see that they are open to reasonable objection. Offences of this kind, which are at once hard to prove and highly profitable, cannot be adequately treated by pecuniary penalties. Reformative treatment is clearly a better method from every point of view, not the least of its merits being the Avide discretion which it leaves to the Prisons Board. The women’s protest Avhieh is said to be under A?ay will do Avell to leave the sentence alone, but it will have an overwhelming support from the public if it is limited to the demand for putting the, men concerned in these cases on exactly the same footing as the women Ayho, at present, bear the Avhole burden.”