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LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Awapnni Camp was officially closed down yesterday.

The reduced price of 4<s (id per cwt. Tor galvanised fencing wire is (piotcd by Collinson and Son, of Palmerston, in (heir replace advertisement on page ‘4. Supply is limited. A sample will gladly be sent you post tree.

An old acquaintance of Ibe Kaiser had a coiiversalion wdh him at Amcrongen, and stales that he seems broken down menially, decrepit, and untidily dressed, lie leans heavily on his stick, and is pililnlly timorous. He poured out his (roubles, declaring llml his general-, chancellors, diplomats, (atholics. •Jews, and Freemasons deceived him.

On behalf.' oi' men who were mobilised be to re the armistice, but did not actually go into camp —because (he enemy had collapsed Mr K. Newman, M.P., has requested an extension of the definition of charged soldier” for the purposes of; the Ucpat nation Act. The Minister of Defence has promised to refer (his matter to the Kepatriation Hoard.

The Paris correspondent of (lie Fniled Press stairs: Iho populariiy df! President Wilson here lias taken a huge drop. The French show strong resentment against him and against the British delegates, because they are afraid (hey wish to show leniency towards flermany. 'Die British are undisturbed by the resentment, and say it is a case of French ‘‘nerves."

The W.M. (W., I fro. ,1. ■). Stevenson), oflicers and brethren of the local Masonic Lodge to the number of twenty, motored to .Marlon on Thursday evening to participate in the inslnllation of Bro. Dixon as W.M. of Lodge Buapehu. and the investiture of his oflicers. The'ceremony was conducted by the H. W or. Prov. C.M.. Bro. I). McFavlane. The H. Woi-. D.G.M., Bro. Keosing, was also imattendance. After (lie ceremony (he brethren were entertained at a banquet by the brethren of Lodge Buapehu.

The vicar of the parish of Uiku-j-angi (Lev. W. F. Connolly) recently performed a baptismal service at Jlukurnnni, at which (ho water used was brought from t!i(i river -lordan, in Palestine, by a returned irooper, Mr Harry Johnson. ]( was an unique happening Isay.(he Auckland Star), and probably ihe lirsl, of its kind in. New Zealand. Our conteinporary L wrong: Mr (L A, Gillespie, formerly of I'Vilding. had his first child baptised with water from the riser -lordan, which he had brought out for the purpose.

A sensation was created at Alarton dune (ion dining rooms on Monday night, owing to a quarrel which took place between a man named Joseph Patrick O'Connor and a waitress named Hilda Zanda. According to accounts, it appeared that O’Connor, who was allegedly under the influence of drink, called (he girl a German, and used other offensive language. The girl smart-

ly retaliated by slapping him across the face.. O'Connor, objecting, us lie said, to he struck by a German, returned the blows. Constable Anderson wa> rung up on the phone, and he immediately, pul in an appearance, with the result that O'Connor was arrested. He was brought before the Court on three charges, and, after the hearing of evidence, accused was lined £2 for vising obscene language, £1 for assault, and was convicted and discharged on a charge of being drunk. O'Connor is said to be a returned soldier, and it is also said that Hio girl's brother fought on the side of the Allies.

The Presbyterian Sunday school annual picnic is being held in Mr O. Robinson's property, Lady’s Mile, to-dav.

Mrs Kirkley, who is shortly leaving Foxton, was entertained at an afternoon at the vicarage yesterday, by All Saints’ Ladies’ Guild, and made (lie recipient of a hand-bag and greenstone tiki. Mrs Rnino, in an appropriate speech, voiced (he regret of (he ladies present at (lie guest’s departure from Foxton, and conveyed good wishes for Mrs Kirkley's future. Afternoon tea was dispensed, and an enjoyable social hour spent by all.

Mr and Mrs Tlaneox celebrated (heir golden wedding at Piriaka, King Country, a few days ago, when (hero was a large gathering of their relatives and friends. Amongst the numerous presents received was a purse of sovereigns each from the residents of the dislriet. The relatives present included: Mrs Davey (daughter), of Kairanga; Mrs Morgan (daughter), of Otaki; Mrs Mangham (sister of Mr Hancox). of Ftiku; and Mr Davey, inn. (grandson), of Kairanga.

An impiest was held at Palmerston' on Thursday into the circumstances surrounding the death of John Mull an, who met his.death on Monday last, as the result of an'accident in the Tano Hemp Company's (lax swam)') at Rangitane. A tier hearing medical and other, evidence, the Coroner said the deceased had evidently met his death as the result of misadventure, the immediate cause being asphyxiation. He returned his verdict accordingly.

Tlit? Group (! rillo meeting will he held (his year at Wanganui, on liio 2 81 1 1 February, for senior cadets, and on March 12lh for Territorials' and Rillo Chibs, in order to make (he competitions more interesting to ail concerned, trophies are awarded for competition among local companies. Sergt.-Major hlesp, W. 0.. will be pleased to receive donations in cash or trophies for competition among the local cadets and Territorials, Palmerston public, has made a liberal response, and it is Imped that Poxton will not be found lacking in tins respect. Sergt.-Major Hesp will be in Poxton until Monday evening, and will be pleased to receive donations, which may be left at this office. All gifts will be ack- : nowledgcd.

Reporting to the. Palmerston Hospital Board this week, Mr P. Aisher, charitable aid'officer, said that in compliance with a telegram from I lie Public Health Department io investigate and relieve all necessilous eases of orphans and widows, he had made the necessary inquiries. So far 2S widows and H widowers had applied, and 21 eases had been dealt with by the Board. Ho regretted to report that in only four eases were (he lives of the deceased insured, and that in no more than live eases had (he’lutshamls of (he widows been members of friendly societies. Ho drew attention to the fact that applications from widowfor pensions should he made (o (lie secretary in writing, with particulars as (o (he name and age of tin 1 deceased, when lie died, and Him dale of the birth of each child.

Tbe public meeting held at Wanganui on Wednesday night to dismiss (he combating of future epidemics, at which Hon. G. W. Russell) Ava.s present, did not proceed on very smooth lines at times, and it Avas evident early in (lie proceedings that Labour aviis well represented. “Will the Government endeavour to prevent exploitation?” asked Air Rodgers, avlio complained of exploitation daring dire necessity in the recent epidemic. “I don’t think yon knoAV Avhaf took place,” said the Minister, avlio added that during tin* recent epidemic the price of medicine Avas fixed at Is a bottle throughout New Zealand, oranges and lemons Avero commandeered, also 2,000 eases of fish at Wellington, Avhieh Were sold at the, wholesale price. He added: “Yon are the kind of people who don’t give us much credit for what avc do. You get (he idea that yon are the only ones avlio helped (he poor people of New Zealand,’’ —Wanganui Chronicle.

"Surplus wool prolils for (ho sailors who helped to save the* Empire, v continues to he the slogan of .Mr I-]. Newman. M.B, Many woolgrowers have expressed hearty approval of (his principle, hut some are hanging' hack. Mr Newman had these ungrateful person.- in mind in part of his speech at Hie Mangawekn saleyards recently. “These public-spirited individuals/'’ said Mr Newman, “shrink from the thought of ])arting witli anytJiing to help such a fund as ours with wool at only £25 a hale. They have no qualms of conscience about making a pro Hi out of the war. it is other people making a profit that: arouses their righteous wrath. That is (he true attitude of the men who are endeavouring lo kill this scheme on the plea of Imperial mismanagement, of the wool after we had sold it. But surely 1 * not many intelligent; farmers will In; induced to lie up their purse-strings by such false and misleading reasoning. Are we lo give nothing out of our plenty for the sailors’ widows and orphans? The British Xavy and the mercantile marine enabled our armies to win the war. But for their bravery and sacrifices we in New Zealand would have seen our country ravished and ruined, and we and our sons and daughters would for generations perhaps have been practically slaves to the Germans, Where would have been our £25 a hale and £25 for bullocks, and 3()s for wethers ? All this prosperity we owe to the men for whose dependents l am now pleading.”

Commission and j|lr.s Hodder, who arc visiting Foxton, are Iho guests of Mr and Mrs Hornhlow,

Owing to the gallon party next Friday, the Ladies’ Patriotic Guild will meet on Thursday of next week.

Mr 11. M. Shera,' local stationmaster, leaves on his annual holidays on Monday. During his absence Mr Curtis, of Wanganui, will act as relieving officer.

The indications are for westerly winds moderate to strong. .1 ho weather appears likely to be cloudy and unsettled at limes, with mild and hazy conditions. Barometer unsteady.

Mrs F. Robinson will give a public garden parly at her residence, Beach Road, on Friday afternoon next, at 3 o’clock, at which a silver coin collection will he taken up in aid of,.St. Mary’s Children’s Home, Karori, Wellington. Mrs Robinson has taken an interest in this institution r some years past, which affords shelter and training tor unfortunate little ones, several of whom are (here from this district, It is hoped the public will attend the effort, and thus display iheir practical sympathy with a deserving instituliim.

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Manawatu Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 1940, 15 February 1919, Page 2

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LOCAL AND GENERAL. Manawatu Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 1940, 15 February 1919, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL. Manawatu Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 1940, 15 February 1919, Page 2

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