LOCAL AND GENERAL

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 2282, 28 May 1921, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL

In 1908 the total taxation per head in the Dominion was £5 4s per annum. This year it is £l9 9s 4d. Mr L. R. Freeman, who is suffering from an injured knee, may find it necessary to enter the hospital for treatment.

A meeting of stewards of the Fox ton Racing Club was held last night, when general business was transacted.

A start has been made in clearing the old cemetery site of noxious weeds. Fencing operations will he commenced at an early date, and other improvements carried out. Mr George Wilson, missionary from Ipoh, Federated Malay States, was a visitor to Fox ton on Thursday as the guest of Mr and Mrs Moir.

Two species of native frog are accorded protection by order in the Gazette —Liopehua ITamiltoni and Liopelma Ilochslcftev. The talcing or killing of either of these rare creatures is absolutely prohibited.

At the Addington market on Wednesday there was an improved sale in the principal sections. Fat and store sheep showed an advance, liecf was tinner, and fat lambs maintained late rates.

The oldest trader on Niue Island, Mr R. If. Head,, died there last month, after having resided on the island for over 50 years. The deceased was the grandfather of Mrs C. Cro;n|uesi, late of Foxtori.

At an iiupiest at Palmerston on the body of Edwin John Thoroau. who died on Kith May from injuries caused through being knocked down .by a. taxi, a verdict of accidental death was returned, no blame being attachable to the driver of the ear.

It is rumoured that the bank rate on private overdrafts will shortly he raised oil a sliding scale, by which 71, 8 and perhaps higher will lie charged, according to the nature of the securitv offered.

We have received from Mrs P. Skeiien some magnificent specimens of white and red carrots and swedes grown on her brother's (Mr P. Allen's) farm at Mangatainoka, which indicates either a rich soil or scientific cultivation.

A movement is on foot to erect a hall at Moutoa, and "this week a large and representative meeting was held in the schoolliouse to further the project. A strong commitlee was set up le go into details, and report to a later meeting.

“Wliiio 1 do not wish to detain you too long,” said Major Boose, at a civic reception at Gisborne, “1 always think that a speech should he like a lady’s dioss —lone enough to rover the subject, and yet short enough to he 'lUorcMing.” (Laughin.)

A mean and despicable then is reported front South Dunedin. A poor woman, whose husband and six children, are in hospital with diphtheria, on Wednesday hung out on a clothes line iwo blankets to air, preparatory to tiie return of some of the family from the hospital. When she went to take them in next morning the line was hare. The family being in poor circumstances, these two blankets were (lie only ones they possessed,

An outbreak of .lire, about 2 a .in. on Sunday, completely destroyed the Mara Street Hall, Manga la inoka. The Hall—an old landmark in the village —was built about 20 years ago, as a result of the Evangelistic Ministry of the late Mr Charles Bauckliam, when a wave of spiritual blessing passed over the whole settlement, and has since been used by “The Brethren’'’ ns a meeting place. As (he Hall had not been used since the previous Thursday evening, it is supposed that an incendiary has been at work. The place, which was privately owned by Mr Lotteli, of Palmerston North, was only insured for the sum of £IBO in the Royal Office. The police are investigating the matter, says the Palliataa Ilerttld. At the Palmerston S.M. Court on Monday, Mr Cooper admitted, that his eliciits, Hum Kee and Coy,, Celestial grocers and fruiterers, of Main Street, Palmerston N,, had violated the law of the land in 11411 closing their grocery department on the statutory half-holiday. The Inspector under the Act said he had seen a sale of groceries and cigarettes being made at a late hour on Saturday night. Mr Cooper said he had been instructed that- an employee had made the sales without the authority of Hum Kee, The Magistrate considered such explanation should he “taken with a grain of salt.” The Inspector said that Hum Kee had five previous convictions against him, and had received at various times five letters of warning. His. Worship relieved the defendant company of £lO and costs 30s.

Gas lias been installed into the local State school.

Every one interested,in the welfare of the local port should endeavour to be present at the Town Hall on Monday afternoon, at 2.30 o’clock, to hear Mr J. At Nash, M.P., who will speak on a proposed policy to ensure a regular shipping service.

Mrs F. Robinson asks us to thank all who assisted in making the recent- social afternoon in aid of St. Mary's Orphanage such a financial success, and the people of Moutoaand Marotiri for donations. The total amount raised was £l7 15s (Foxton £lO Mis Od, Moutoa and Marotiri £6 9s). In response to numerous requests, “The Burial of an Unknown Warrior,” screened at the Royal last night, will be repeated to-night. No one should miss seeing this beautiful and impressive picture. As it will be the first picture screened, patrons are requested to be early.—Advt.

The death occurred in the Palmerston North Hospital on Thursday of Mrs Russell, wife of Mr Hugh Russell, of Palmerston, and formerly of Foxton. The late Mrs Russell had been in ill-health for many years, and had been an inmate of the’Hospital for a very considerable period.

On Wednesday and Thursday next, the great magician, Jean Le Roy, will appear at the Royal, besides which special pictures have been secured. On Wednesday, Enid Bennett will appear in “The False Road,” and on Thursday Owen Moore in “A Desperate Hero.” “I would like to enter a protest against the number of useless dogs which are allowed to roam about Main Street, to the danger of motorists and pedestrians,” said a resident to us yesterday. He added that these animals could be seen sprawled out on the footpath or road, or rushing about in excitement and fighting, and urged that some -tops should he taken to stop the nuisance.

Mr 11. Kchnieber, the Rongotea delegate at the Farmers’ Union Conference in Masterton, said, when the question of party polities wins being discussed: “I might say that there were four of us returned soldiers went on to blocks of land together. The other three had money. I had to borrow a £lO note to go on with. The other three have left their sections, and I am still there. I .am perfectly satisfied with the present Administration:”

The magician, .Jean Lc Roy, will give a matinee on Wednesday, at the Royal. Besides his usual wonderful entertainment, he will give a lecture’on “My Fourteen Months in a German Prison Camp.” Usual prices will be charged, half of the gross takings will he given towards the Swimming Baths Fund. The manager of the Royal purposes to give a series of benefits for the same object.

“The Cheater,’’ with May Allison in the lead, will be the star at the Town Hull on Monday. Usual prices. —Advt.

■ All should take llie opportunity of visiting Japan, China, (he Philippine Islands, and America with Marie Walchamp, the daredevil star in “The Dragon’s Net’’ serial, opening at the Town Hail to-night. —Ad.

Next Sunday, in the Salvation Army Hall, very interesting services will he conducted by Colonel and Mis • "ls!ii r, lute of South Africa. Colon-.' and Mrs Fisher were stationed in New Zealand some nine or ten years ago, a,s Chief Secretary. The Colonel is an interesting speaker, and Sunday and Monday will be an opportunity for the citizens of Fox ton to hear him. They will be supported by a few of the Palmerston North Silver Band. On Monday an interesting lecture will he given on "The Army Work in South Africa.”