Manawatu Herald. SATURDAY, NOVEMB. 23, 1918. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XL, Issue 1906, 23 November 1918, Page 2

Manawatu Herald. SATURDAY, NOVEMB. 23, 1918. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

In llie latest hospital and progress report, 0. M. L. Jacobsen, Foxlon, is reported us a not severe ease. We have received a supply of the Government inlluenza mixture, which may lie obtained from (he “Herald’’ Office. Persons requiring same must bring (heir own bottles, The deatli from inliuenza look place at Timaru this week of Mr Gordon Smith, son of Mr W. H. Smith, ’ formerly proprietor of file Manawalu Daily Times. Air J. W. Poynton. S.AL, was farewelled by (lie Dannevirke Bar on Wednesday prior to iiis departure for Auckland, to which city he lias been promoted.

Tiie official opening of the Alanawalu Club’s bowling green and croquet lawns, to have taken place on Wednesday next, lias been postponed indefinitely on account of the influenza epidemic.

Hr and Mrs Brower, of Boston, have received advice that their son, Charles, has been admitted into hospital in England .suffering from a gunshot wound in the leg, received on the day the armistice was signed.

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The Rev. Mr Harding is now convalescent. . The only service at All Saints’ Church to-morrow will be a celebration of the Holy Communion at S a.m. The local ministers have had a very busy time this week visiting the sick connected with their congregations. A modest local request: ‘‘Please, sir, will you send me mother two bottles of lemonade/” “Is she very ill, sonny?” “She says she’s not feeling well!” It is well understood that fear has a great effect upon patients, of which fact the following story is apropos: —The devil once made a special visit to New York for the purpose of killing a person with typhoid fever. On his way there he met a man, to whom lie (old the purpose of his visit. A short time after (lie same man diet’the devil returning from Now York. After exchanging greetings the man said: “I thought you were going to kill only one person in New York. Why you have killed thousands. The devil smiled, and said;“Xo; 1 killed only one. The rest died of fright.”

A dramatic incident occurred in the peace processions at Kaitangata last week (reports the Clntha Leader), and it was “touch and go” for (rouble. Two young fellows had the foolhardiness to appear in the motor procession flying (he red (lag. In a (rice their motor and sidechair was surrounded by a body of returned soldiers, the red tlag was torn down, and tramped in the dust, and cries arose from the crowd to “roll them in the gutter,” and “duck them in the river.” Things looked very ugly for the two “Reds,” but eventually for the sake of order and for their own safety (hey were requested to leave the procession, and get out of public view. Neither needed to be told twice.

Many distressing caKS of relapse iiavo occurred (says the Dominion) through patients fancying they fell “good enough to gel up,” and persuading oth.ers Ilia I they were quite all right. An instance of ttiis folly only needs to he quoted to show how tragically regrettable such procedure is. Two convalescents in the Kelburn distinct felt that they were quite able not only to leave their beds, but to go for a walk on Sunday, morning. They ended their walk in an ambulance, and were in a slate of delirium when they reached the hospital. No influenza patients should think of leaving the warm security of the blankets for at least two days after their temperature has returned to normal, and then (hey should not expose themselves (o draughts or cold winds for a day or two. The malady wll not permt of anyone “crackng hearty.”

Deports from medical-men emphasise the serious position which has arisen trow, convalescents resuming their occupation before they were in a lit condition to do so. Most of the fresh cases in large centres are in this group. Special attention is drawn to this serious feature. Patients cannot be too strongly urged against a hasty return to their occupations. They should remain in their homes for several days after convalescence, otherwise there is a grave danger of complications and relapses. It the convalescent cases would only take care the epidemic, would soon be stamped out. A recurrence of (he disease in the same patient is no) only a grave personal danger, but accounts for the continual sure ad of (he disease.

Jii the course of |he next ye;ii' or so Ausl I'iilia will probably he buildin": her own aeroplanes (says the .Melbourne Age). Plans have already been prepared, and from investiga I ions carried out by a special committee appointed by the Government, it lias been ascertained (hat with proper organisation all difficulties in the way of securing' (lie requisite materials can be surmounted. Australian limbers are quite suitable for aircraft construction, and it has been reported to the Government by one of its own experts that by, the proper mobilisation of the industrial resources of Australian factories it will he possible to turn out aircraft of the very latest type. Meantime the creation of an up-to-date dying force is being proceeded with. In addition to the work that is carried out- at the Point Cook (lying school, a new establishment is being erected for the teaching of aeronautics. This will be situated at Port sea, under the command of Captain Kilby. The school is now being .equipped, and will be in full operation shortly. After tuition at Portsea, air cadets will be transferred to the Point Cook school for the completion of their education. The Federal authorities have under consideration the question of amalgamating the naval and military flying services. To prevent needless expense, it will be necessary for the two services to work hand in hand. The development of the air forces will necessitate the establishment of aerodromes in various portions of the Commonwealth. Eventually there will he a chain of aerodromes linking up the entire continent. With the development of aviation in Australia it is anticipated that aero clubs will spring into existence. The Defence authorities are looking forward to the organisation of such bodies, which will he welcomed as a means of stimulating aeroplane construction and arousing public interest in aerial navigation.

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Commencing on Tuesday next, the 2.25 p.m. train Foxton to Palmerston North* ami dim 5.35 p.m. train Palmerston North to Foxton, will not run on Tuesdays and Thursdays until further notice.

The District Health Otlicer notifies that all hotel bars, bars of chartered clubs, all breweries, and all wholesale -wine and spirit premises in the Wellington Health District, are to be closed absolutely until further notice.

The death took place yesterday morning of the infant child of Mr and Mrs William Walker, of Foxton, the immediate cause of death being pneumonia. The little sufferer was only seven months old. The mother is at present ill with influenza.

The funeral of the late Sir W. 11. Ilartgill took place at Dannevirke on Wednesday morning, the remains being interred in the Mangatcra cemetery in the presence of many personal friends and representative townspeople. One local household was made comfortable by the nurse, and a young lady subsequently called to see if she could be of any use. She was told that everything was alright. In reply to a question as to whether they wanted anything, the wife, calling to her husband, said, “Ob, Bill, didn’t you want a copy of the Truth!”

In view of (he epidemic, (he slatutory annual meetings ui' County Councils throughout the Dominion, fixed by law to take place on Wednesday next, are likely to he postponed. It is understood that legislation to that effect will be introduced, ii‘ it is found that such meetings are not included in the regulations already gazetted.

A large number of people passed through the inhalation chamber yesterday and last evening. Everyone is requested to visit the inhalation' chamber in the Town Hall supperroom at least twice a day. A medical mau’s advice is that people should keep their mouths open while there, and shut them when they get outside 1

In the Inglewood district, it is stated that a willing helper who has been rendering assistance to stricken families received somewhat of a shock the oilier day. He had been to a 'friend’s house, chopping firewood, etc., and, on leaving, expressed his willingness to do’whatever he could to assist until Ins friends recovered. Kext day lie received a ’phone call, and, on responding, was asked to “mow the lawn!”

The weather conditions and the influenza epidemic are affecting the (laxmills in this district, and the output of hemp is consequently very much below normal. Most of the swamps have been very wet, with the continual rain and Hoods, one mill having been closed down for five weeks on tins account. Most of the others are short: handed on account of the number of men laid up with the influenza.

A s;ul case of a mother ami father dying’ from the effects of inlluenza and leaving behind four young children, two of whom are ill, is reported from Otahuhu (says the Auckland Star). The father, thinking he had shaken off the malady, left his lied. A relapse set in, and he was taken to the Auckland Hospital. The following day his wife, who was also a sufferer from influenza, died at her home. The husband succumbed the following morning.

The death is reported from Eitliam of Sir Charles Burdett, Bart., who was formerly in business in Palmerston North as a dentist. More recently he had been attached to Awapuni Camp as dental oflicer, and while there was seized with in(lucuza and pneumonia several weeks ago. He was removed to a private hospital, and on his recovery proceeded to his home at Eltham to convalesce. The present epidemic attacked him, and death resulted after a short illness.

An anomaly in the Hospitals Act has been revealed. A young woman, 19 years of age, recently became a patient of a Wairarapa hospital. The charge for her maintenance amounted to £59 7s. She was without funds, but a claim was made against her father. The father has repudiated all liability aud the board, havng consulted its solicitor has discovered that under the Destitute Persons Act a demand can only be made upon the parent of a child under Hi yours of age. l?eprcscnl’Jtions arc to be made on the matter to the Minister for Pubic Health.

Writing to a New Plymouth friend, a set I lor from one of tin? Main Trunk towns says (kings there are something terrible. lie relates a 'ease in point. A settler, his wife, and two children were down. He could not gel medicine or a. doctor, for none were available. He did his best.for his wife and children. One of the children died. He tried to get an undertaker, but could not do so. He buried the child himself on his own place. Then the other child died, followed quickly by the mother. He buried them both in the same place. And now the father is expected to succumb. It is one of the most harrowing incidents that has ever been recorded.

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There will only he one service at ihe Presbyterian Church to-morrow, at 11 a m.

An interesting return was quoted by Mr Mess at the annual meeting of the Newman Dairy Company, when he gave the following butlerfat averages per cow in each provincial district Auckland, 1001 b.; Taranaki, 1881 b.; Wellington 13811).; Canterbury, 1271 b.; Otago, 1081 b.; Southland, 1811 b.; average for the Dominion 1601 b.

Mrs Kenton, of Himalangi, received the sad news this morning that her brother had died at Invercargill, also an uncle and nephew in Christ church. Mrs Rent on, who has been seriously ill with influenza, is making a good recovery, and much sympathy will be felt for her in her sorrow. A patient in a delirious condition created a lot of trouble, requiring two men in constant attendance to hold him down, at Stratford. Dr. Paget examined the patient, and found it was not a case of influenza, but delirium i remens. ' The doctor did not conceal bis disgust at having to treat such a case.

In an interview with a reporter, one of tb.e leading Wellington medical men states that be has bad hardly any sleep for the past Jour days, attending over 100 eases daily. He regrets to say that many people, although in perfect health, imagine that the disease has got hold of them, and thus give the doctors unnecessary work which might be spent upon serious eases.

The Licensing Bill is printed, and has only to come before the Cabinet for final approval. It is confidently expected (says the Post) that the Liquor Referendum legislation will be adopted by a large majority. There will be no argument really about the issue being decided by a bare majority of voters. It is taken for granted, practically by all parties, that the bare majority will be provided for; but in the event of failure to carry Prohibition the following licensing poll will be decided ms a tiuTC-lifliis test. ]( js probable that the Referendum will be fixed for .March next. Many Parliamentary Prohibitionists will make a keen effort to cut out from (he Referendum the question of compensation. They are confident of securing a majority against the payment of £5,000,000 to the ’Trade’’ for goodwill.

Some military prisoners (says (he Wanganui Chronicle) think that now peace is near at hand they will be released from gaol. Perhaps before long, however, they will realise Ihiit they will have to serve their full sentences. It is (he “after war” period (hat will he hardest for conscientious objectors ami Red Beds, to hear. Lately, at the Waipukurau Camp, which is an offshoot of the Wanganui detention barracks, there has been a tendency to kick over the traces. Men are sent there for such useful work as road-mak-ing to returned soldiers’ farms. One day, a week or so ago, a squad of men took it into their heads to refuse to march to work. A conscientious objector was the ringleader. The scene which followed must have been something like a Wild West drama. Argument being of no use, Ihe guard palled out his revolver and fired into the ground behind the man. He jumped about two feel into the air, and thereafter his conscientious scruples troubled him no more. All the men, however, were railed hack to Wanganui, where they quickly came to their senses and were sent to camp again. On Wednesday evening four other men arrived hack for having declined to do certain work.

M hat threatened to be an ugly riot occurred in High Street, Christchurch, a little past the Bank of New Zealand corner, about 9.30 o’clock on Wednesday night (The Press reports). There was a considerable crowd in the vicinity at the time, and for some reason or other they got it into their heads that the police were arresting one of (heir number for letting off tireworks, (hough there was absolutely no truth in (he rumour. Senior-Ser-geant Cummings and two or three other officers proceeded to the scene, and on leaving that there was no suggestion of any kind of arrest, explained (he matter to the crowd, and started to walk back to the Police Station. A large portion of the crowd followed them, and to make matters worse a motor came along Hereford Street and proceeded in (he direction of the Police Station, which gave rise to the cry (hat an arrested man was in it, and was being taken to the cells. This was, of course, (|iiite unfounded, and the car was merely a private one. Some hundreds of people assembled outside the Police Station, hooting and yelling', and Senior Sergeant Cummings asked them to be (pact, as there were several people lying seriously ill in the vicinity, but his words had no effect. The uproar increased, and several stones and other missiles were thrown, one sergeant being hit on the arm with three stones, and one of the station windows being broken. Words being of no avail, the police, who behaved in a particularly good-natured aud quiet manner throughout the whole affair, got two or three leads of hose, and turned strong jets of wader on the crowd, many of whom were well drenched, and after a quarter of an hour there was no further trouble. A great number of (he crowd were young' boys and girls, and had it not been for that fact, the police would probably have charged the crowd with batons, and there would have been considerably more to remember the disgraceful scene by than wet clothes.

The Salvation Amy will hold meetings in the Army Hall at 7 and 11 a.m. to-morrow. Open-air

meetings as usual.

One of the many sad incidents of the influenza epidemic was mentioned at the open-air service at St. Mary’s Church, Manchester Street North, Christchurch, on Sunday (reports the Star), when during the course of Ids sermon the Rev. Father Seymour asked for four men volunteers from among the congregation to perform the duty of pallbearers at the funeral of a lady visitor to Christchurch who had just succumbed to an attack of the prevalent disease, and who had neither relative nor friend in the city.

In the Supremo Court at Wellington on Thursday, the wife of Dr. Francis Ruholph Hotop, late of the New Zealand Medical Corps, was granted a decree nisi on her petition for divorce on the grounds of cruelty and habitual drunkenness. The Chief Justice, in granting the decree, expressed surprise that the respondent should have been able to hold military rank in the New Zealand Forces. A paragraph in the Wanganui Chronicle says:—lf the person referred to in the above telegram is the same fur whom Private IT. 11. Thomas, late of Wanganui, was eourtmartialled and gaoled for having alleged that he was in a state of intoxication while on duly, then it seems to us that the comment of the Chief Justice should he regarded by the Government as a warrant for bestowing adequate compensation upon a man who was punished for having told the obvious truth.

The wholesale use of disinfectants at.the present time led to an amusing incident at it Symonds Street boardinghouse (says the Auckland Star). A waitress was hurriedly called into the establishment In relieve an employee who was sickening for influenza. She had little time to spare, for the hoarders were all in their respective seats, and she was the sole person on whom fell the burden of appeasing their appetites. Taking a can of milk she emptied the contents into a jug, and in a few minutes it had passed through the hoarders’ hands and was empty. The tea into which it had been poured, and the puddings on which it haul trickled, were now being treated cautiously by the boarders. There was something about them that they did not like. After grimacing and expressing hurried glances at each other, which conveyed their disapproval of (heir lirst meal at the hands of (he newcomer, a timid young lady broke the tension with: “IPs eucalyptus.” The throng (lieu fell to the joke—the jug for weeks past had served as a receptacle for eucalyptus for disinfecting purposes. The newcomer is again in good favour.