LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 2342, 15 October 1921, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Some local fishermen who Avent over the bar for line fishing recently, report that the fish are gorged with food, and only took the bail as a novelty. As a result, very few fish Avere caught.

The corner section behind the old cemetery, nominally vested in the Borough Council, but used for grazing purposes, is shoAving a prolific growth of noxious Aveeds. Either the Council or the occupier should comply Avith the by-la avs in this connection.

“I propose to go to Samoa, next March or April, at the end of the hurricane season,” announced the Prime Minister.in the House of Representatives. “It is just possible that I may be accompanied bv a representative of the Imperial Government of much higher status than

my oAvn

In connection with the origin of the typhoid at Muhunon, it is stated by a. prominent Maori chief of the district that it Avas brought from the Waikato (avo months ago. A fangi held there avus attended by PorontniAvhnio and Muhunon Natives., On their return a ease of fever was.reported at the former settlement, and it has been more or less prevalent sioee. Il is understood that the Health Department has a scheme to inspect pas on this coast, commencing at Awapuni and going right doAvn to Paekakariki. It is considered by this means the trouble Avill be got rid of, and the settlements put in a healthier and more sanitary condition.

WON’T BE WITHOUT IT. Lame shoulder and stiff neck arc forms of muscular rheumatism for which Chamberlain’s Pain Balm has proved Very successful. Few families are willing to do without this after once becoming acquainted with its good qualities. It is almost completely absorbed after a few minutes’ massage. For sale everywhere.—Advt.

The Commissioner of Taxes draws the attention of taxpayers to

the notification appearing in tdday’s issue that the due date of paymenr of land-tax for the current year is on Monday, the 7th day-of November, 1921, and that the demands will be posted on or about the Ist day of November. The. sixth death from typhoid among the Maoris at Muhunoa occurred on Thursday, the deceased being Mrs Grace Royal. The late Mrs Royal belonged to a avcllknoAvn Native family. She was a sister of Peter Kniti, avlio died earlier in the Aveek. Three members of the same family have fallen victims of the epidemic.

A deputation from the Foxton Borough Council, consisting of the Mayor (Mr J. Chrystall), and Cr. Wh’ibley, visited Wellington yesterday, and interviewed the Prime Minister in connection with finance for the water and drainage scheme. As the result of the visit, satisfactory financial arrangements were made, which will he considered by the Council at its next meeting.

The girls of St. Monica’s Guild, who have been working assiduously during the winter, intend to hold a Sale of Work in All Saints’ schoolroom on Wednesday evening next. The proceeds are in aid of improving the school building. The Sale will commence at-7 o’clock. There will be a work stall, produce stall, lea room, musical items, and other attractions. After the. sale a dance will be held from 10 to 12. Admission Is.

Replying to Sir George Hunter in the House of Representatives, the Hon. C. J. Parr said that no teacher in the public schools would be permitted to draw a salary from the Consolidated Fund and be at the same time a propagandist for revolutionary doctrines. In the Education Bill to be introduced he proposed to make it obligatory on teachers in the public schools to take the oath of allegiance, and he would not exempt professors in the universities from this condition.

The Minister of Education informed Mr R. Masters (Stratford) on Thursday that the Department is collecting information from publishing firms in New Zealand and a broad* with the object of ascertaining whether it is practicable for the Department to institute a system by which school books and school stationery shall be supplied to parents at cost price. As soon as sufficient information has been received a scheme will be formulated and submitted to the Government for consideration.

A local business man was called uponferecently, and asked for some tobacco. “I have-just arrived in the district, and taken -over a farm, and have not yet transferred my banking account, so you might put it down.” He gave his name, which happened to be that of another settler, who subsequently received the bill for the tobacco, but repudiated the indebtedness, nor did he resemble the plausible trickster, who had used his name. The tradesman was fortunate in not being victimised to a greater extent.

A rain “worth' ll million of money” has gladdened the hearts of Hawke’s Bay farmers. A week ago the prospects of fat spring lamb were very gloomy, the more so as two past, dry seasons have left the district in no lit state to stand another siege of glaring but on Friday of last week light'rain began lo fall, and by Monday the average over the district was about two inches, enough to guarantee fodder in plenty till after Christmas. Rain again set in, lightly but steadily, on Tuesday morning, and the farmers’ smiles continue.

Petitions concerning the report of the Racing Commission are coming thickly before Parliament. Among those presented on Tuesday were pleas from the Rangitiket Racing C,lul> and the Horowhenua Racing Club. The Rangitikei Club states that it has in the past two years spent £4,000 in improvements. The Horowhenua Club states that it is joint owner with the Horowhenua A. and P. Association of the land on which the racecourse and showgrounds are situated. Without the assistance of the Racing Club the A. and P. Association will be unable to assume the whole burden of (he purchase.of the land.

- The Auckland Star of Monday had the following:: A veteran of the Maori wars, Israel Hirst, who has reached the ripe old age of 85 years, spent a very unenviable period in the open from 9 a.m. on Saturday, when he wandered from friends at. Devonport, with whom he was staying, until shortly after 4 p.m. yesterday, when the police took him, in charge, wrapped him up like a baby in blankets, and placed him in front of a warming lire itt the police station. Later, on the advice of Dr. Tewsley, he was removed to the Hospital, where he is shaking oil' the effects of his wanderings. Saturday night the old gentleman spent, in the railway yards, and when he was discovered, prior to being handed over to the police, by two young women, near the boatsheds on King’s Drive, he was chilled to the bone, and in a stute of collapse, the old fellow being minus coat and hat, and having fasted during the period he had spent outdoors. It is evident that the old gentleman is made of tough stuff, for a night speijt out in tlie rigorous conditions that characterised Saturday night would have gone very hard with many men of younger years. Mr Hirst has been a resident of the Dominion for over 60 venrs.

The citizens of Foxton will be pleased to know that the Palmerston North. Salvation Army Silver Band will be. paying a visit to Foxton next Saturday and , Sunday, -22nd and 23rd insts. Watch the paper for further announcement. Tooth-brush drill by pupils of the local State School is now almost general, and the results are decidedly beneficial to the health of the children.

“Don’t forget that we have practically abolished the bookmaker,” said Mr Massey to the Wellington ministers’ anti-gambling deputation yesterday. “I don’t say that he has ceased to exist,” he added, amidst laughter. “But we don’t see him.” Mr C. M. Luke: “He is not a respectable member of society.” (Laughter.) Mr Massey said that lie had no doubt that gambling with the bookmakers was the most objectionable form of gambling in the world; and it had been considerably reduced. He did not say' that j gambling on the totalisator was not an evil, but it was considerably the lesser evil of the two. The surface-land of Taranaki and Manawatu ' has been barely scratched by the, working geologist. If the fettered Titans of’Aotearoa could speak to us,/ they might tell us of a time, millions of years ago, when proud heads rose many times higher than the present beautiful cone of Taranaki. They would talk of things which they did when the world was young, and when mighty glaciers and landslides were the toy spades with which they scooped out here and filled up there. There are, no doubt, interesting and valuable facts to be learnt concerning the deep-down geological these districts. They are reserved for the miner and working geologists to discover for our children to know. Meanwhile we welcome any sign that the extensive green carpets under our feet are hiding secrets which will one day prove to be of surprising value and interest. — Waimate Witness.

“Live wisely and well.” —Britton,

Never'tolerate any bronchial affections, coughs, or colds. Nip them in the bud with Baxter’s Lung Preserver. The remarkable medicinal properties compounded in this splendid specific promptly drive away stubborn coughs and colds, and also give gratifying relief to the throat and bronchial passages. / “Baxter’s” is rich and warming —a firm favourite with young and old alike. It is also a dependable tonic, revitalising the blood and nerve cells. Always keep Baxter’s Lung Preserver handy. Obtainable at all chemists and stored, 2s fid a large bottle. —Advt. 1