LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 2177, 16 September 1920, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Owing to the difficulty in securing material, the erection of shop premises in Main Street are being held

One of tin 1 most laughable pictures seen for a long time is “A Perfect Lady,” screened at the Royal last night, and’ to be repeated tonight. Don’t miss it.* Foxton picture patrons are in for a treat on A’ednesday next, when “The Tale of Two Cities" will be screened at the Royal. This is one of A'illiam Fox’s finest productions* A number of Palmerston Chinese storekeepers have been fined i'o and costs each for selling tobacco at a time when tobacconist shops were closed. Four Europeans were also lined £2 and costs for similar offences. The Marlon municipal ga- works are reported to be in a shocking condition, and the manager recommends the construction of new works immediately. The Council referred the report to the Gas Committee. The Wellington City loan proposals involving an expenditure of one and three-quarter millions, was carried yesterday by a substantial majority. Out of 21,2(15 ratepayers not more than-25’ per cent, recorded their votes. Inquiries show that little concern is being felt regarding benzine supplies in New Zealand for the next few months. Several boats with case oil have already arrived this month, and more are now on the way. The Otaki Mail .congratulates the people of Foxton on carrying water and drainage loan proposals. Our contemporary continues: “Foxton is one of the oldest boroughs in the province. For years past, though a solid little town, its progress has been somewhat retarded by the need of up-to-date municipal conveniences, but, with the advent of watersupply and drainage, it will in all probability, as the Mayor stated last week, enter into a new era of progress and prosperity. Otaki is in very much the same position as Foxton. Despite many natural advantages, which should make the town a model one, we have been content to jog along in the old rut, and consequently have been left behind in the march of progress.” A good thing has many imitations. Order NAZOL by name. Refuse substitutes. No cold is Nazoi-proof.

The dea fir'is reported from Sydney of Mr Andrew 'Black, the vocalist.

A burglary, involving the theft of about £l3O worth of goods, was committed on the drapery premises of D. S. Patrick and Co,, Street, Wellington, last night.

A cable from London says General Booth’s eldest son Bernard is engaged to Miss Jane Lowther, an English girl'who joined the Salvation Army in Sydney.

“The most wonderful picture in the world.” This is the description of “The Miracle Man,” which will be screened at the Royal before the-end of the present month.*

Irene Sastle, famous dancer and fashion-plate, will appear in “The Invisible Bond,” Saturday’s star feature at the Town Hall, at usual prices.* ,

We are informed that the premises on the corner of Main and Clyde Streets are to be converted into two shops and an office. The premises will be occupied by Mr liider, boot and shoe depot, Mr Heasman, tailor, and Mr Woodroofe, land and commission agent. The spring season so far has been most erratic in this district. Continuous frosts have retarded vegetables and early potatoes, which are usually well forward at this time of the year. Several growers have had to replant potatoes.' The effect of the weather on spring (lowers was responsible for the hud; of entries at the recent spring show.

“The sovereign nowadays is only worth 8s 2d,” a member of a deputation in formed (lie Prime Minister, at Wellington. “Well,” replied Mr Massey, “I’ll buy as many sovereigns as you like to briny along at 18s 2d each.” As a matter of faet, the sovereign 10-day is worth 2os, but, of course, the purchasing power is a lolallv different mailer.

The Mayor (Mr John Chrystall) proceeded to Wellington this week in connection with the raising of the loan for water and drainage installation. As soon as the financial arrangements are settled the engineers will commence operations. We are informed that no time will be lost in expediting the carrying out of the work.

A sad accident, which terminated fatally, occurred at Ngahauranga on Tuesday afternoon, when a ten-year-old hoy named Cyril Henry Knapp was run over by a traction engine and died almost immediately on his arrival at the hospital. The hoy’s injuries comprised a fractured pelvis and other internal injuries. He resided with his parents at Xgahauranga.

One of Canterbury’s oldest settiers, Mr David Morrow, died a few days ago, at the advanced age of 82 years. As the senior partner in the well-known implement importing linn of Morrow, Bassett and Co., deceased was in business in Christchurch for many years, and then followed farming pursuits, ultimately retiring and living in Christchurch.

Tlie body of a man named Robert Alexander Wilson, aged 30. who resided in South Dunedin, was found in the Molyneux Hirer about three miles below Balelulha on Monday. An inquest .was held, when evidence was given dial' deceased had been in Dunedin .Hospital under observation, having suffered from insomnia. He left Dunedin on !Mh September, and it was understood he was on a visit to friends at Tehouka. It was ascertained that this was not the case. The Coroner returned a verdict, that deceased had met Ids death by drownin'?.

The Wanganui Returned Soldiers’ Association look strong exception to the remarks made by certain members of the Wanganui Education Board who opposed the granting ol school holidays in honour of the visit of General Birdwood. The Association wrote to Board members, asking for an explanation of their published remarks. The Association secretary, in publishing the correspondence in the Chronicle, lias the following reference lo the local representative on the Board: “Mr A. Fraser was also

writ ten to on the same subject, and the newspaper report credited him with saying at the same meeting I he following: “Mr Fraser considered that .they should not close the schools for every Globe Trotter with a handle to his name who came along.” However, Air Fraser staled in reply that he was not referring to General Birdwood, and we accepted Ids statement.”

A t Ihe Palmerston Magistrate’* Court on Tuesday, George, Coley (Mr Cooper), i'armer, of Foxion, claimed from George Parmer (Mr Abraham), also a farmer, the sum of £9 10s 3d, being the difference in value between two cows —one bought at a sale by plain tiff and one alleged to have been substituted through negligence while the beasts were being driven home by defendant. Plaintiff stated that defendant had undertaken to drive the cow which he had bought to his (defendant’s) farm. When plaintiff’s son went to Farmer’s farm for the cow he was given another’ beast a much inferior animal. Later, when plaintiff spoke to Farmer about the matter the latter, it was alleged, admitted the mistake and agreed to rectify it. Some time later, as this had not been done, Farmer agreed to make up the difference between the value of the two cows. This he now refused to do. The defence was to the effect that if plaintiff had not received the right cow, the mistake had not been made by defendant. His Worship said that there was no evidence in support of plaintiff’s claims, and he was non-suited with cost in defendant's favour.

A few weeks ago Mr Ogilvie, secretary of thq local Hemp and Cordage. Co., met with what appeared at the time a minor accident. He slipped and fell on his left elbow. Serious trouble set in at tin; joint, which necessitated special treatment in a Wellington private hospital. We are pleased to report that the injured arm is’improving, although it will be some time before he recovers its normal use.