LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 2328, 13 September 1921, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

On Monday next, 19th inst., the inspectors will conduct the annual inspection of the local State School. A.newly-married couple last week flew by aeroplane from Timaru to Christchurch on their honeymoon trip.

Dr. Gunn will conduct an official medical inspection of the local Slate School children on AYcdnesday and Thursday next.

“The Mystic Mirror.” See lantern slides, Town Hall. —Advt.

Entries for the Spring Show close at 5 p.m. on Thursday next, 15th instant. Entry forms and catalogues may be obtained from the secretary, at the N.Z. Shipping Co.’s office. Donations of cakes, etc., are solicited for the tea rooms in connection with the Spring Show, to be held in the Town Hall on Friday next. Gifts in this connection may be left at the “Herald” Office, or the Town Hall supper-room on Friday morning. “The Mystic Mirror.” See photos in'Hea Ill’s. —Advt. The Levin mail car had a narrow escape from being destroyed by lire yesterday morning. As the car pulled up at the Post Office, it was noticed that smoke was issuing from under the bonnet. On investigation it was discovered that a piece of sacking, used to pack the radiator, had come in contact with the engine, and had ignited. Had it not been for Mr Whitehead’s prompt action, the car would certainly have been destroyed.

The defendant in a tenement eas heard in the New Plymouth Magis irate’s Court said she did not. thini an unfurnished room could be seeur ed in New Plymouth for less than £ per week. Relating further her tro übles in the course of a search fo: a house, witness told the Court tha she went to one place (which wa.to let) at ten minutes past nine it the morning, expecting to be the lirsi of the applicants on the scene, but found she was the twenty-first win had an eye on this particulai

dwelling. The Foxton Auctioneering Company reports a good attendance at their mart sale on Saturday afternoon. Some of the prices realised were as follows: —liens 2s to 5s each, roosters 2s each, ducks 4s each, potatoes (South Island) 14s per sack, onions (Victorian) lifd per ll>. Entries for next Saturday’s sale are solicited. Particulars of entries should be furnished by Thursday, so that same can be advertised. Owing to the butchers having a holiday on Saturday, the meat sale this week will be held on Friday afternoon, at 3 o’clock.

“The Mystic Mirror.” Coming to Foxton. —Advt.

School Committees, as a whole, states the annual, report of the Wanganui Education Board, -have shown a great interest in the. welfare of their schools, and have willingly assisted the Board in the improvement of grounds, outbuildings and fences. Without such assistance it would be impossible for the Board to finance the carrying out of many necessary works. The teachers earned the thanks of the Board and parents for the manner in which they performed their duties, often under trying conditions. It was not always possible for the Board to fill fhe nlaces of teachers absent on sick leave, and in such cases the remaining members of the staff cheei*fully took up the extra work involved.

Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. For Coughs and Colds, never fails.*

There was quite air epidemic of mild influenza cases during the past week, states the Auckland Herald, but recently inquiries showed that only one severe case had been treated. One doctor stated that there was nothing alarming about the present -outbreak, as it was of the “cold” type', and was very mild. A Lyttelton engineer is the latest claimant to the benefits of the healing powers of Ratana. Many months ago, while engaged on a coastal vessel, he sustained, by a heavy lift, internal injury, which rendered him unable to follow his usual calling. Recently he furnished Ratana with particulars of his ailment, and in due coui’se received a reply enclosing a verse of Scripture and advising him to have faith in the power of God. The engineer informed a reporter that his malady had completely vanished, and that he was ready at any time to resume his occupation.

The Otago Daily Times says a curious circumstance in the life of Mrs William Rowe, of Kawarau Gorge, whose death occurred last week, is that during a residence of fifty-six years in Central Otago she never saw a railway train, and never travelled more than 18 miles from her own home. She was twice married, and, by a singular coincidence, her two husbands both met their death by mining accidents. Her family, consisting of one surviving son and one daughter of the first marriage, and one son and one daughter of the second marriage, arc well-known residents of the Upper Chitlin district.

The conduct of school children on trains was recently under discussion by the Auckland Education Board, and the secretary was requested to find out what attitude the Railway Department was taking in the matter. At the meeting of the Board on Wednesday a copy of a circular issued by the Railway Department to all traffic officers was received, stating that arrangements must be made for full and complete supervision of the children by either a teacher or a prefect being detailed to occupy a seat in the carriage in which the children travel. Guards were required to report at once any cases of misbehaviour.

Refer ring (o order and discipline, the Inspectors, in the annual report of the AVanganui Education Board, state: —“We. are pleased to be able to report that the discipline and tone of the schools as a whole call for recommendation. Our observations tend to show that the pupils are diligent and alert, and that a most friendly feeling exists between them and their teachers. Games are in many cases well organised, and the provision of a period on the timetable for this purpose should result in a very general advance in this direction. The Inspectors and travelling officers of the Board note with regret the bad behaviour of some pupils proceeding to school by railway trains. AA r e. are of opinion that railway guards should be instructed to report such children, and that their free passes should be withdrawn.

“The Mystic Mirror.” Most successful Opera in Palmerston North. —Advt. “The high price of butter in New Zealand is not now supported even by the excuse' of world parity,” a gentleman told a Dunedin Star reporter. As evidence of his statement, he produced an English newspaper, dated July 2nd, 1921, and pointed to a grocer’s advertisement in it. This advertisement proffered the sale of New Zealand Butter and cheese in these terms: “Best New Zealand butter, from the rich pasture of the Dominion beyond the seas, 2s per lb. Best New Zealand Cheddar cheese, Is 2d per lb.” This advertising grocer pointed out further in his advertisement that for patriotic reasons, he sold, whenever possible, only Empire productions, although he could sell foreign productions at greater profit and lower prices.

An old story of the early days of New Zealand has found its way into the Glasgow Herald. Sheep-owners have often been on their guard against the depredations of sheepstealers, says the writer. “One of the boldest of these offenders was a certain Mackenzie, who ‘lifted’ a thousand sheep in one night in March, 1855, from a run near Timnru, and disappeared with them among the Southern Alps. The upland plain in which he took refuge commemorates his exploit to this day by hearing his name. He was followed, captured, and set on horseback with his hands tied, and then driven to Christchurch, 150 miles distant, by men armed with loaded pistols. When serving his five years’ sentence he made three dashes for freedom, at the third of which he was shot nnd badly wounded. Ultimately h«* was allowed to leave the country, when the New Zealand sheep-owners doubtless thanked heaven that they were rid of a knave.” PILES CURED.

Mi’ .T. C., Miramar, Wellington, writes: —“I was a martyr for 15' years, laid np for weeks at a time, with Piles. I tried lots of so-called cures, without benefit. The doctor ordered an operation. Fortunately, a friend advised your Zann Double Absorption treatment. The first application relieved, and after a week’s treatment the piles disappeared.” * Write, enclosing postal notes for 10/C, to. The Zann Proprietory, box 952, Wellington, for full course, in plain wrapper, of this wonderful remedy. If not satisfied after using first course, money will be refunded. —Advt. 2a

Mr A. Stevenson’s telephone number is 124, Hall St.

At last night’s Council meeting accounts amounting to £2,450 18s ‘7d were passed for payment. Mr T. H. Gingie, of Marotiri, was taken to the district hospital yesterday, and operated upon for appendicitis. He is progressing favourably. At the local police court yesterday, before Mr Hornblow, J.P., James Scott, arrested for drunkenness on Saturday, was convicted and fined ss,

Dr. Elizabeth Gunn will deliver an address on “Health” to parents and adults at the local school at 8 o’clock to-morrow night. The lecture is free, and is of vital importance to all.

Mr James Kellow, a well-known and highly-esteemed resident of Wellington, died yesterday. Deceased was the father of Mr A. J. Kellow, late of Foxton. Those present at last night’s Council meeting were: His Worship the Mayor (John Chrystall, Esq.), and Councillors. Bryant, Whibley, Smith, Rand, Martin, Thompson, Walker, and Coley. Messrs Climie and Murance. An apology was received from Cr. Ross.

At last night’s Council meeting the poundkeeper reported as follows : —During the month of August 31 head of stock have been impounded by the ranger, and driving fees to the amount of 18s have been collected, also Is trespass fee, making a total of IDs. The death occurred at Wellington yesterday of Mr W. Tompsitf, an old and highly respected resident of Otaki. Deceased was connected with the Horowhenua County Council for five years, and represented the Council on the Wellington Hospital Board for a lengthy term. He was a keen sportsman, was one of the early secretaries of t/v Otaki Racing Club, and attained some ceh obrily as a handieapper in the early days on this coast.

The death occurred at Petone yesterday of Mr Walter Kerr-ITis-lop, elder son of Dr. and Mrs IverrHislop (late of Foxton). The deceased, who was well known in Wellington, served throughout the war with the N.Z.F.A., both on Gallipoli and in France, sustaining serious wounds from shell-fire. He was a civil engineer by profession. Death was due to pneumonia and pleurisy.

The old Beacliy Head lighthouse, near Eastbourne, is for sale. The price is £2,500, and it is recommended as a “very desirable summer residence.” At present it is owned by Sir Howard Frank. The lantern room, from which the light once gleamed across the channel, is now fitted as a smoking room. There are an entrance hall, sitting room, octagonal dining room, five bedrooms, a garage, and three-quarters of an acre of ground. The new lighthouse stands on the water’s edge. “Your Worship, I would like to know whether you or Cr. Coley is running this Council ?” was a query put to the Mayor last night by Cr. Martin, subsequent to a brief and stormy interlude. The Mayor hesitated for a moment, and added good-humouredly that “at times he really did not know,” which called forth an outburst of laughter from Councillors. The Mayor, however, immediately dispelled any doubt on the point by cutting short a subject already dealt with, and ordering the next business.

At last night’s Council meeting, a Councillor who was also.au objector to the sewage pipes being laid thro-, ugh his property, on the proposed

line, was on the point of speaking to his objection when he was challenged as to his dual position. He elected to speak as a private‘citizen.

The Council having dealt with the objection, he resumed his seat as a Councillor, and then desired to aguin refer to the subject. This aroused a further protest, and the Mayor pointed out that the Councillor could only make a personal explanation on misrepresentation. “I believe the Hollanders would make millions out of our waste,” remarks an English writer visiting the Netherlands, in a letter to a Wellington frjend. “The Dutch people as a whole are solid and stolid, and are hard-working, frugal, and thrifty. A man with a horse and cart calls every day at the houses for potato peelings, vegetable refuse, and other rubbish; this is dumped info a barge and towed into the country to feed pigs. Can you imagine such a proceeding taking place in London? The Dutch have, of course, a reputation for cleanliness, and they certainly live up to it.

They are up to date in their light - ng arrangements, the cities being Humiliated with electric light.”

A gift of £1,500 has created a difficult problem for a young Jewish couple in London. ‘When Adolph Betstein and his wife were married last year at the Synagogue in Spitalfields, her parents placed £1,500 in the bank in the joint names of the couple. After three months, however, Betstein is alleged to have left his wife. At Old Street Police Court the woman, .summoning her husband for desertion, said she had given him £SOO of the £1,500, and, also, £2lB, which she had in the post office. He was to start a business, but did not do so. Betstein said the arrangement was that three months after the wedding the money should belong to him, and a business was to be bought. He worked for his father-in-law, but the latter refused to give him even a shilling, and then shut the door in his face. A maintenance order of 10s weekly was made.