LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XL, Issue 1856, 23 July 1918, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr W. 11. Ferris, chief hemp grader, is al present in Foxton. Palmerston is to he made the headquarters of a new police district. Of those drawn in the June ballot and medically examined last week, Mr I’. J. Turkington was passed as lit for a Hive service, and not classed C2, as previously stated. Rev. C. W. Holomon, who has been curate to the Ven. Archdeacon Junes-Jones a I Feilding for the past live years, is to lake over the Rongot ea parish, to which he has been appointed by the Bishop. The Queen of the South, from Wellington with general, arrived on Sunday morning. Yesterday she loaded hemp for Wellington, but has been unable to sail on account of (he had weal tier. She will leave for Wellington at first opportunity.

The visual fortnightly euchre parly and dance, under (lie auspices oi: SI. Mary’s Church, will be hold in Iho Town Hall snppor-room on Friday evening' next. Fuohro, dancing and refreshments. Tlio price l of admission is Is (id. Kabbllcrs in Son!bland proved gainers by Iho Hoods recently experienced in Ihal district. Thousands (d‘ rabbits were forced to lake, refuge on islets remaining above water here and there. The rabbits were crowded on these small pieces of land, and the men, armed with long sticks, had an easy prey. One islet was literally black with the animals, an exchange states, and with skins fetching from 3s to 4s pei- lb., those at work must have laboured profitably. The funeral of the late Mrs Abraham King took place yesterday afternoon, when a large number of friends of the family attended to pay their last respects to the deceased lady. The cortege left MiKing’s residence at 2 o’clock, and proceeded to All Saints’ Church, where the vicar (Rev. W. Raine) conducted a service, thence to the cemetery, where another short service was held. Many wreaths and messages of sympathy were received by the bereaved family. At Nye’s yards, Foxton, on Finday next, at 2 p.m., Messrs Mounsey and Co., acting under instructions from the Public Trustee, in the estate of the late Harriett Kate Craig, will sell the section in Cook Street containing a little over half an acre, together with the dwelling erected thereon. This is a very desirable house property, the buildings being only a few years old, and in excellent condition, and anyone desiring to purchase a home should not fail to attend the sale. BROUGHT UNDER CONTROL.

If neglected, bronchitis becomes chronic, weakening the system and paving the way for serious attacks of lung trouble. No matter whether for child or adult, there is no medicine for this complaint equal to Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. Taken early it checks the spread of inflammation and prevents the full development of the disease. Even fully established bronchitis is promptly brought under control by the use of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. For sale everywhere.—Advt.

Very (mhl weather continues to he experienced throughout tho Wairarapa. Fortunately, very few lanihs have yet made their appearance, , Quoth a country member of the Manawatu A. and P.: “1 have an idea in my head ” Air D. Buiek: “Keep it there!''’. Country member: “Is that what yon do in (he House?" (Laughter).—Times. “As surely as you don’t provide good roads for the small settlers, you will drive (hem out, and the land will go hack into hig holdings,” said Mr W. T. Jennings, ALP., win* introduced a deputation to Sir William Fraser.

A hig ATaori hni is to bo held at Otirin, Kawakawa, Bay of Islands, towards the end of next month, to discuss matters relating to the Treaty of AVaitangi, and political topics affecting (he Maori race. A representative gathering from tribes and hapns throughout New Zealand is anticipated.

At yesterday’s sitting off the Military Service Appeal Board at Palmerston N., the appeal of H. J. Woodroofe, butcher, Foxton, was. dismissed, and that of W. IT. Dawsou, Foxton, was adjourned until the first silting after August Kith. It may comfort, some people to hear the experience of a young lady in Havelock North (11.8. j. She has posted 400 letters to soldiers at the front, and 400 parcels, and keeps a methodical note of each as it is despatched. From communications received she has had the satisfaction of knowing that not one has gone astray.

Tea (‘hers’ salaries will be considered at next meeting of the Wellington Branch of the New Zealand Educational Institute, when the Management Committee will recommend : “That the minimum salary of a teacher be £l5O per annum, and that all salaries not affected by the minimum salary be increased 25 per cent.”

Specimens of totara, kahikatea, matai, rimu, and kauri are growing in close proximity at the borough nursery at Wanganui. It is popularly supposed that the kauri would only grow in a higher latitude, but the specimen at Wanganui, although young, has at least an educational value as representative of the Dominion’s most valuable forest tree.

“Dry up, you fat-headed old baboon!” Such an interjection as this in the New Zealand Parliament (which may not always be a model of decorum) would certainly create a sensation,' with unpleasant consequences for the interjector; but in the New South Wales Parliament, Mr R. A. Wright, M.P. (of Welling; ton), heard the remark made, and the Speaker was content with calling (he member to order.

At the Christchurch Magistrate’s Court, Harry Cahill was charged under the Military Service Act with failing to enrol. For (he defendant it was urged (hat it was doubtful whether he was bound to enrol, as he was a full-blooded Australian aboriginal. The Magistrate held that defendant was a natural-born British subject and liable under the Act. Defendant was convicted and ordered to come up for sentence when called on, the warrant to be suspended provided he candied.

Frank Walker, a linotype operator in the Olaki Mail otliee, met with an accident on Tuesday, suffering slight concussion and shook, tie made a good recovery, but on Friday afternoon loft his home, saying lie was going for a long walk'. As he did not return to tea, suspicions were a roused. Search pa rlies scoured the surrounding country on horseback and on foot, but up to the present time no trace of him has been found. IJis parents reside in Wellington. Walker was aged 43 years. At one time he was a leading footballer. He has been about Hi years on the Mail staff, and was highly respected. Groat sympathy is expressed for his wife. The death recently occurred, at Kaikoura of a lady who had been resident in New Zealand since 1857 —Mrs Roderick M’Donald—who was in her !)(ith year. She was born in Strathcona, Rosshire, Scotland, and was, through her grandmother, a direct descendant of the famous historical heroine, Flora M’Donald. She travelled to Melbourne in 1852, and came to New Zealand four years later, marrying at Nelson in the same year. After their marriage, Mr M’Donald managed a run for the late Dr. Renwick for ten years, and in 18(57 the pioneer couple took up land in Kaikoura. The journey from Blenheim to Kaikoura occupied one month, so difficult were the means of communication in those days. Mrs M’Donald had been a widow for 32 years. She leaves two sons and three daughters, also ninteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

In connection with the readjustment of the district local bodies representation on the Palmerston N, District Hospital and Charitable Aid Board, brought about by the admission of the Horowhenua district, an Ordcr-in-Council has been issued to the effect that the Palmerston Borough and Kiwitea and Manawutu Counties lose one member each, ihis is to take effect as from August 7th, though the present members’ term of office would not expire till April next, but for the oparalion of the Order-in-Council. A special meeting of the Board will be held to discuss the position at an early date.

XAZOL is not a mixtui’e or syrup but a breathable remedy. Tackles coughs and colds by direct action. .No cold is XAZOL-prouf. 00 doses 1/0.

Ah 1 W. 11. Tuft, in, « speech at Now York, said: —“We cannot win the war ami save (lie democracy unless wo dictate terms to Germany on German soil."

The deal iris announced at Mangcre, Auckland, of Mr William (fray, aged BS. Mr dray, who was a native of Comity Down, Ireland, came to New Zealand about the year ISG4 in the ship Columbus, and was for many years a prominent farmer in the Auckland district.

In onr report of the Presbyterian school concert, we inadvertently, ‘omitted’to mention the name of Airs Crowe, who was responsible for coaching the infants in their various items. The manner in which the .juniors acquitted themselves relied ed great credit upon Airs Crowe..

On Friday next, commencing at 1 n.in., Messrs Movmsey and Co. will hold an auction sale at Nye’s yards, Foxton, at which a large quantity of household furnqture will he offered for sale on: behalf of Messrs Hose and Smith. Those requiring furniture should not miss this opportunity. .Further entries are solicited, which can he left at the “Herald” Otlice, and will he duly advertised.

It is oflicially announced that purely as a matter of precaution, it has been deemed advisable that ships navigating Cook Strait should do so as far as possible during daylight hours. The shipping - companies have been invited to conform to this arrangement. It is regretted if any inconvenience *io intending passengers is involved.

Out of thirty-eight applicants for (he position of manager of the business of the newly-formed Foxton Co-operative Cash Trading' Society, Ltd., the directors have accepted that of Mr L. Follett, late manager of the canteen at Trenthani Military Camp. Mr Follett will arrive in Foxton to-night, and will take up his duties immediately. It is expected that the shop will be open for business in about a fortnight’s time.

The custody of the badge of the New Zealand Returned Soldiers’ Association is a matter of great importance. Each returned soldier on joining the organisation receives a badge, with his regimental number engraved thereon, as a mark of his membership, and is the only person authorised to wear it. Any breach of this regulation constitutes an offence, as was illustrated by the committee of the Wellington Returned Soldiers’ Association at its meeting last week, when a member had his membership suspended for three months for lending his badge to an unauthorised person who used it for the purpose of evading his military obligations.

At an inquest at Christchurch on Saturday on Charles Begg, who was killed in a motor cycle collision on Wednesday night, the Coroner, Mr IT. W. Bishop, after hearing the evidence, said that all he could do was to record a verdict that deceased was killed by a collision with another motor cyclist. Speaking generally, Mr Bishop remarked that the pace at which motor cyclists rode about (he streets of Christchurch was a disgrace. He had himself seen motor cyclists flying around corners at a rate approaching forty miles an hour. It was a state of affairs there was great difficulty in checking. Senior Sergeant Cummings interjected (hat the police did all in their power to bring offenders to justice.

The ilea(h occurred in Wellington on Sunday of Mr Thomas Snow, one of New Zealand’s early settlers. Deceased, who was aged 85, was horn at Grediton, Devonshire, and arrived in Nelson with his parents hy the ship' London in 1842, 7(5 years ago. His father opened the first store in Nelson, and also erected (he lirsl brick building there —Hie Commercial Hold. Mr Snow bad been living in 'Wellington for some time before his dcajli. He remembered well (he excitement in Nelson following (he Wairan massacre, and he took an active part in the search tor the bodies of the men murdered on the Maungatapu. His wife died a few years ago, at the age of 81.

A letter received hy Sir James Allen conveys (he following resolution of the Council of the Royal Colonial Institute: “That the Couneil of this Institute is of the opinion that the separation of the control of domestic affairs by the Mother Country is of urgent necessity, and that a settlement of the future constitution of the United Kingdom is an essential preliminary to the discussion of the future government of the Umpire, at a special Imperial Conference, to be summoned at the conclusion of the war.” Sir James Allen, in reply, states: “I am in agreement generally with the resolution.”

A meeting of managers of the local Presbyterian Church was held last night. Present: Rev. J, H. Bredin (moderator), Messrs Claris, Jno. Ross, Jus. Ross, Parkes, Speirs, McMurray, Renton and Hornblow. The annual report and bal-ance-sheet to be presented to the annual congregational meeting was read and approved. An offer was received from the Ladies’ Social Guild to bear the expense of varnishing the seats. Offer accepted with thanks, and Messrs Alex. Speirs and Jno. Ross were appointed to carry out the work. Mr Claris who has carried out the duties of secretary for the past nine years, tendered his resignation. It was unanimously agreed to ask Mr Claris to reconsider his resignation, which he consented to do. Other matters in connection with finance "ere discussed, and the meeting rose.

An important land deal took place last Week, when Mr 8. IL Lancaster, oi‘ Aokautere, one of the, host - known settlors in the Manawaln, disposed of Ids property (o Mr Hopcroft, of Ueeffon (West Coast), says the Standard. Mr Lancaster has resided in this district for upwards of 33 years, and during that time has earned a high reputation as a breeder and farmer, and a most successful exhibitor of pedigree stock in all the important shows. As a judge of stock, Mr Lancaster is recognised as being in the first rank in the Dominion, and his services as judge are availed of at all the important shows in New Zealand. Mr and Mrs Lancaster have not definitely decided where they will make their future .home, hut it will he the general wish that they will continue to reside in the Manawatu. “Let me say (hat I think it will he a huge mistake on the part of Parliament if it ever thinks of doing away with education hoards,” remarked the lion. -L 0. W. Ailken, Chairman of the Wellington Education Bottl'd, on Wednesday. “My feeling is (hat they .are tilling, and competently tilling, a fully-needed and worthy position in the education system of (he country. And they could do much better were they given it little more freedom. Instead of that, their responsibilities are being curtailed by the Department. This I cannot think would he an advantage to the schools or education staffs; indeed, under the Department they would not he anything like as comfortable as they have geen under the hoards.”

“There is a great deal of suspicion on both sides. You are suspicious of employers, and employers are suspicious of you,” said the Acting-Prime Minister (Sir James Allen), at Wellington, to a Labour deputation. He expressed his hope heartily that this suspicion, an obstacle to.friendly understanding and good-will, would be removed, and that both sides would work together for the benefit of the country as a whole. He believed that such an ideal was possible. Steps were being taken in New Zealand and in other parts of the Empire to banish that suspicion. “Rightly or wrongly, the Labour movement is suspicious of the Government,” remarked Mr J. Roberts later on, in an exchange of pleasantries. “Go back and tell them they are wrong,” replied a Minister. “They would not believe me,” answered Mr Roberts.

In the course of a letter to a resident: of Rolleston, his sister, whose family resides at View Hill, supplies some interesting details of the recent snowstoim. Under date Saturday, July (it!:, the writer stales : “We have been snowed in since Sunday. On Tuesday, U and 1 took out the draught horses and tried to make a track to the sheep. The hacks were n 4 si long enough to breast the snow, which is up to my shoulders. On Thursday we took seven horses (.at to try and make a track, but it was no use. More slice)) are visibV to-day. As 1 was crawling along to reach my horse I came across , liny hole. I looked down and there was a slice]). I dug it out with the tire-shovel, which f carried in case 1 got buried myself. The birds are so Rime one can catch them, and many are lying dead. On Friday F— — mid I rode again to the sheep, to try and gel them down to the slack, down in the garden. It seemed an impossible task, weak as they were, am! snowed in for six days, hut we succeeded in gelling 250 up to the garden, and hard work it was. Many slump are weak and ill. We br'.ughl two up to the house mi our horses; 1 had boiled some milk, and taken it with me, in case of need. I dug two out of the snow and gave them the milk between (hem. It is a week since we had any bread. We have lived on potatoes, rice and porridge. We have been out again with the horses to make* a track to the other slice)). A few mare were 1 dead. We managed to gel twelve head of cattle up to the slack.” On July 12th, stilted the write!' in another letter, an endeavour was to he made to get through to Ox Id u d for stores.