Manawatu Herald. THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 1919. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 1995, 26 June 1919, Page 2

Manawatu Herald. THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 1919. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A branch of (ho New Zealand Education Institute lias been formed in Eeilding. James Allport, aged 17, while driving' a lorry in Picton on Tuesday, was kicked on the head by a horse which had got out of hand. An operation was performed at the hospital, but the lad died. The local Life-Saving Scouts and Guards, headed by their trumpet hand, were on parade on Tuesday night, when they inarched to the railway station, to welcome returned soldiers. The public was favourably impressed with the smart appearance of the Scouts.

A quiet wedding took place at the Cathedral, Nelson, yesterday, when StalT-Sergt. James Henry Nash, N.Z.M.C., second son of Mr and Mrs N. H. Nash, of Palmerston North, was married to Sister Hannah Carruthers, N.Z.A.N.S., only daughter of the late Mr and Mrs J. Garruthers, of Nelson.

The Maunganui lias made her last trip as a troopship. The vessel, after reconditioning at Port Chalmers, uill be returned to the Union S.S. Co., and subsequently employed in the mercantile service. The new Union Co.’s steamer Kaiwarra is expected to b? completed and handed over to the owners at the end of July. She is then leaving for New Zealand.

Mr and Mrs J. Wyeth have received word that their son, Corpl. “Bert” Wyeth, will arrive in New Zealand on July 6th.

In the opinion of Mr H. Witchell, one of Otaki’s most ardent rose growers, Hadley is the best red rose grown.

Mr F. Robinson, who has just returned from a trip to Hawke’s Bay, informs us that feed for stock is very scarce in that district, and that stock is being removed to other districts for grazing purposes.

We are asked to state that the proceeds of a picture entertainment to be held in the Town Hall to-mor-row'night are to help eases of distress in our midst. Home-made sweets in “fascinating” boxes are to be sold to supplement the takings. The organisers appeal to the public for their best support. » A local grocer informs us that retailers have been advised that the wholesale price of butter has been raised to Is C-Jd per 11). He states that when freight and handling is added it does not leave much of a margin for the retailer, who is compelled to sell at Is 8d per lb. In his opinion, the Government should have fixed the maximum price to be charged by the manufacturer as well as the retailor.

The fact of the Germans sinking the remaining warships in Kiel harbour is considered in Paris as a clear proof that the Sea pa incident was planned in Germany, and also silences the French hints that the British connived at (he sinking. It is believed the latest sinkings include four dreadnoughts*of the Ostfricsland class, four of the Westfalen class, eight of the Deutschla'nd'class, and a few smaller craft.

According to Dig juimin 1 statement just issued by (he Manawatu Comity Council for (he period ended 3.lst March, 191!), the general financial position of the funds show that the year was commenced with a credit balance of £029 7s lid, and finished up with a credit of £298 Bs. This must be considered satisfactory when the increased cost of labour and material is taken into consideration. Owing to the County being re-valued last year and the valuation rolls being very much delayed, the rate notices were late in getting out, and the money in coming in, with the result that the Council paid an increase of £BB 3s (id on interest on overdraft on the previous year.

A sad accident, which terminated fatally, occurred on, the Tauherenikau road on Monday morning. Mrs •Susan Pepperill, of Featherston, with her sister-in-law (Mrs Mary Rogers) hired a. gig and horse at Featherston, with the object of driving to Grey town. When nearing the Tauherenikau Hotel, (he horse got out: of control, and bolted. Later the vehicle collided with a telegraph pole. Mrs Pepperill was pinned between the gig and a post, and sustained abdominal injuries and several broken ribs. .The sufferer was removed to Qreytown Hospital, where she died a few hours later. The deceased was (iffy years of age. She leaves a family of seven. An inquest was held by the District Coroner, when a verdict of accidental death was returned.

All the local Ihixniills, Avhich commenced work on Tuesday morning under I lie wages scale offered by the Flaxmillers’ Association lo the Union as a basis of settlement of the dispute that had arisen, are again idle. The mills were working all day Tuesday, but the men then notiiied the employers that they were not prepared to continue unless u minimum of Is l)d per hour was paid. The millers declined to pay more than Is 7UI, and as the men would not accept this rate the mills are now at a standstill. At each mill along the bank there is a fair quantity of green leaf in (he yards, but the flaxcutters have now been notified to ecase work. Both sides appear to be determined to adhere to (heir decisions, and there does not seem to be any immediate prospect of a settlement.

Referring to the Awahou Riding of the Manawatn County, the annual report says“ The financial position of (his riding has also not improved. The year was started with a dehit balance of £ll3 Os Bd, and finished with a debit of £294 9s. The rate for the current year is 1 l-l(!d, bringing in about £OS more than, was collected last year. A large amount of metalling was done during the year, and £122 13s 8d was paid to the Fox!on Borough Council for shares of cost of maintenance of borough boundary roads. Application has been made to the Council to have (he Palmerston - Foxton road between Himatangi and Rangiotu improved by straightening the bends, Avidening the cuttings, etc. One of these Avorks has already been completed, and others Avill be carried out as opportunity and funds permit.”

A nursing class of 30 ladies lias been formed at Levin, in view of a possible recrudescence of the influenza epidemic. Mrs Essex, a thoroughly qualified and experienced nurse, is in charge. The Levin ladies are very enthusiastic. The following class syllabus has been drawn up:—(1). What is_ required of a nurse: Punctuality, cleanliness, care of hands, how to take temperatures, pui.se and respiration. (2). Bed -making and changing linen. (3). of the sick and management of patient, (4). Management of helpless patient; moving, changing, personal cleanliness, feeding, preventing bed sores. (5). Sponging, poultices, fomentations and ice-bags. (C). Medicines, diets; treatment of mouth, tongue and lips in fever cases.

Wellington is threatened with the stoppage of gas, owing to the depletion of coal stocks.

The weather during the past few days has been very cold. There is a coating of snow on the ranges, and the wind from that quarter is very penetrating.

Official advice has been received that the Briton left England on 17th June with a further draft of returning soldiers for New Zealand. The draft comprises 1,120 troops, 100 women, and 21 children. The Briton is expected to arrive at Wellington on or about 27th July.

A spectacular leap was made by a motor car in High Street, Rangiora. A drain in course of construction across the road had been left open, with a mound of earth about 2ft. high on each side. The motor car approached at about 25 miles an hour, and the driver failed to notice the obstruction. The car mounted the bank, and successfully leaped the ditch, but it was badly shaken.

During last year, as (he result of a petition signed by over 15 per centum of the Manawalu County ratepayers, a poll was taken on the proposal to rale on the unimproved value, which was carried. The rates, therefore, for the ensuing year have been struck in each riding on a basis to bring in approximately what was collected last year. The 'unimproved value of the County is £2,557,937. The amount of subsidy receivable has now reached the limit payable under the Act, viz., £2,500.