LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3046, 10 June 1926, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A return of £(>00 profit was, we understand, made from an area of 27 acres of maize grown in this district last year.

Sandy: “lice, Mary, ye're sac sweet I’d like to cat ye.” Mary: “Ah Sandy, mother’s been telling you about the threepence I swallowed in the plum pudding.”

At the Auckland Police four! this week, a man whose name was ordered to be suppressed, but who was described as a professional man, was fitted £SO for being in a state of intoxication while in charge of a motor car.

The Methodist ladies social afternoon was held at the residence of Mrs F. Chalk on Wednesday. There was a good attendance and an enjoyable time was spent by all present. It was decided to hold a shop day at an early date. Dr. Teichelmann has been asket to represent the Hokitika Savings Bank at a world’s conference at Philadelphia, United States, in October. Dr. Teichelmann will probably undertake the trip, in which case he is likely to represent other New Zealand savings banks.

In Thames, an epidemic of diphtheria, is threatened by the suspected presence at the Central School, of “a carrier.” Eighteen children have been sent to hospital. Parents generally attribute the outbreak to the many unhealthy open drains, and unsanitary drainage in various parts of the borough. “It is all very well to cry poverty but it can be overdone,” remarked the Premier at Matakohe, North Auckland. “It is having a bad effect with the lending institutions, in the King Country to-day you cannot gel a shilling on land simply because of all the talk about depreciation and bad roads.” In introducing a deputation to the Prime Minister at JRuawai, the speaker intimated that they did not wish the Press present, to which the Hon. J. G. Coates protested, stating that the Press should always be present. It was light that they should be there; they would not publish anything which was not in the best interests of the district.

Considerable amusement was created in a Wlanganui household a few evenings ago by the youngest daughter of the family fervently remarking, when she was informed by her mother that it would again be necessary for her this winter (in order to cope in part with the unsolved economic problem of the cost of living) to don garments which her elders had outgrown or discarded, “I don't think it's fair. 1 always have to wear your returned empties.”—Chronicle.

London is the greatest city in the world. The population of London in 1921 was 7,476,1(58, and that of Greater New York (including Brooklyn and Jersey City) in 1925 was 6.,103,384. Herbert Gleeson and Albert Gleeson were sent<yieed in the Napier Supreme Court 'to two years’ hard labour for arson at Ormondville, the sentences to be concurrent with those -inflected recently in Wellington for theft. Three years’ reformative detention is to follow. An Auckland telegram announces the death of Mr. David Goldie, who was a member of Parliament for Auckland from 1879-91. He was 84 years of age and closely associated with the Auckland Primitive Methodist Church, being for 25 years superintendent of tho Sunday School.

The family of Gypsies, who arrived at Auckland from Sydney, as third class passengers on the Aorangi, have been refused permission to land in New Zealand. The party comprises twenty men, women and children. If it is decided lo return them to Australia, they will probably be placed aboard the Mamma, which sails on Friday.

When Randolph Rose's record of 4min. 13sec for the mile was passed at a meeting of the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association at Wellington, Mr. Ileenan stated that it was a pity the record could not 1)0 recognised in South Africa or Great Britain. It was really an Empire record, being better than that created by the English runner, A. G. Hill, at Stamford Bridge, in 1921.

“I’ve got no money now,” said an aboriginal debtor in the Palmerston North S.M. Court on Tuesday, when put into the box to explain why he had kept a taxi-driver waiting for £2 car hire from Shannon to Fox I on. He had no money when he set out in the limousine and if he went in quest of it, lie was unsuccessful. He’d pay when he got the money, all right. Mr. Stout thought he had better pay £1 a month, oi' go to gaol for seven davs. —Times.

A case of “waiting at the church” has been reported from Eltham (states an exchange). The writer states that the wedding was arranged for a particular hour in order that the newly-wedded couple might catch the express for Napier, where they were to spend the honeymoon. The bride, with her friends and relatives, was at the church, with the officiating minister all complete, right on time, but the bridegroom did not materialise and has not since been located.

At n recoiil meeting in North Otago a letter was read from a farmer complaining that lie had purchased cows at a clearing sale in the district. He had discovered that these were cull cows, and had been “rung in” as part of the herd that was being sold. The farmer expressed the opinion that steps should be taken to put a stop to this practice. Several members said that the practice of “ringing in” was one that could not be commended. II was decided that the complaint of 'the fanner be brought under notice of the whole of the auctioneers’ agents in Oarnani.

Dr. Peter Buck (Te Kangihiron) tells a good story about a Hawke’s Bay Maori and his motor ear. Dr. Buck said that ■travelling along a country road he and a Pakelia official came upon a Maori in trouble with his car. The car was rcsplendant in a new coat of paint. The perspiration was running down the cheeks of the Native as he wrestled with the cranking handle, but he refused the proffered help of the Pakelia. “Tim’s orrigh’. T gel him to go by-em-bye.” Dr. Buck said that some hours later, having completed the official business, he was returning by the same road, when he came upon the Maori in the same place cranking the same car. The perspiration still ran off his brow down his cheeks, but he had taken off his shirt and singlet and boots. He was still wrestling with the cranking handle when (lie Pakelia official with Dr. Buck again offered assistance. “He go by-em-bve. orrigh,” he said. Dr. Buck then took a hand in the proceedings, and said to tho perspiring Moari, “1 can understand you taking off your shirt and singlet, but why you take oil your boots.” The Maori looked with admiration on the beautifuly painted car, and then said: “I take off my boots because I afraid 1 kick the plurry cow.”

You may possess the constitution of a lion, yet it will avail you nought if you allow nicotine to poison your system. To smoke strong tobacco heavily charged with nicotine, is nothing hut a slow process id' poisoning. It alipost invariably ends in nerve trouble and smoker’s heart, or in the weakening of the eyesight. Now that a I real men !■ has been discovered to neutralise the affect of nicotine you need no longer run any risk. Toasted tobaccos are absolutely safe. You may smoke them continuoush without the slightest effects. The first whiff will tell you that you are iu for a superior article —so smooth and mellow, in pleasing contrast with the crude product from oversea. Toasting is a refining process for the specific purpose of developing the aroma and ejecting the detrimental properties contained in the raw leaf. The effect is simply astonishing and smokers are advised to try any one of the following brands: Riverliead Gold, mild; Navy Cut (Bulldog), medium; and Cut Plug No. 10 (Bullshead), full. All are toasted.*

Mr. T. M. Milford, M.P., intends to remain in England until the end of 'the northern summer, and an application for the necessary leave of absence from bis Parliamentary duties will be made at the opening of the coming session. At latest advice Mr. Milford’s health was reported to be improving, but Iris medical adviser had urged him not to leave the Old Country for some time yet. The exact date of his arrival in New Zealand is not yet known.

“I hope the public does not expect too much from the Junior High Schools,” remarked Mr. J. Stewart, principal of the Marlborough College, at a meeting of the College Board of Governors. “I don’t say claims that have been made for it arc extravagant, hut I do say that 1 think the department has held out hopes that to a certain extent will not be realised. The system will not solve all our education difficulties, because it is not the last thing in education, and even the main planks are not so sound as they seem.”

“Members of the Kailway service are expected to he cheerful and obliging, and it is up to the public to lie the same when dealing with the railway,” said Mr Kodie, when addressing the Kotary Club at Palmerston on railway matters at its luncheon this week. The spirit of service could and should be on both sides, and, the speaker added lie was glad to say that the publ'e responded to the new spirit now pervading the Railway service. This resulted in increased efficiency and general pleasantness all round.

The tourist party who were “doing” the Mediterranean were much annoyed by the comments of an American who could find nothing wonderful in the sights of the Old World. Standing on the edge of tin- (Taler at Vesuvius, a British member of the party said to the American with a suspicion of triumph, “Well, I don’t suppose you’ve got anything in America to equal that?” “M!al, no,” conceded the imperturbable Yank, “but I guess we gal a tire brigade in Dayton, Ohio, that could put this little lot out inside five minutes.”

The Minister of Lands, the Hon. A. D. M'Leod, has refused to accede to a demand forwarded to him by Mr. H. 0. Browne, president of the New Zealand Natives’ Association, from Auckland, calling upon him to withdraw his statement that unemployment was no worse than in the past two years, and that a. political cry was being made out of it. Mr. M'Leod has telegraphed to Mr. Browne that he sees no reason for retracing the statement. Mr. Browne’s own mesage, he says, shows that the first object of the Natives’ Association is to discredit the Government’s immigration policy.

“The Apostle of Peace, the Man of the Hour,” were descriptions applied to Mr. Baldwin by the Moderator of (lie Assembly Church of Scotland and Tail'd Prevost respectively on the occasion of a visit by Mr. Baldwin to Edinburgh to receive (lie Freedom of the City last week. Acknowledging the Freedom of Hie City, Mr. Baldwin paid a tribute to Scotland’s contributions to British character, which was wholesome, purifying, strengthening and safe. He regretted that the post-war diminution of the spirit of adventure was slackening the (low of emigration to the Dominions, hut believed the tide had turned.

'fhe Auckland “Star” in referring to the fact that there may he new appointments to the Legislative Council, says: “The first selection, in our opinion, should lie Sir Robert Stout. The former Chief Justice is a man of vigorous and independent mind, despite his years, and he would ho able to give invaluable assistance during discussions upon Bills sent to the Chamber for revision. Fie has had a long legishvtive experience, in addition to bis remarkable career as head of the Dominion’s highest Court, and his judical qualities and nnparallolled knowledge of the law and its interpretation would undoubtedly be of the greatest assistance in the final preparation of legislation for the Statute Book.”

The Minister of Public Works is Inking steps to acquire as a historic reserve what is known as the Aknroa. Memorial site, fronting the beach road at .Aka run, Canterbury, where a monument commemorates the proclaiming of the British Sovereignity by (.’aplain Stanley, of 11.M.5. Britomart, in August, 1.840. It was found some years ago that the site of Ihe memorial is on private land, and a sum was placed on the Estimates by Parliament last session to purchase it. The present proceedings, says an exchange, will enable sufficient Wind td !)C obtained to include not only tho actual site of the memorial, but a strip which will give easy access by the public along a graded road. DON’T NEGLECT PILES. Medical authorities stress the danger of neglected piles, as they sometimes lead to septic poisoning, fistula and even cancer. The Zann Double Absorption Treatment for piles offers you the latest scientific remedy. Airs J. S., Takaka, Nelson, states that she received great relief, although she was a long sufferer. A generous trial sample will be mailed in plain wrapper by sending nine-pence in stamps for postage and packing, to the Lady Manager, Zann Proprietary, Box 952, Wellington.

It is hoped to have the concrete foundations of the Town Hall completed this week and to commence the brick-work on Monday. Small Boy: Dad, how do they catch lunatics. Father: With face powder, beautiful dresses, and pretty smiles, my son.

Members of the local Methodist Church choir will participate in a concert to he given in Levin on June 23rd. Elsewhere in this issue Mrs Perreau inserts a notice convening a meeting of all ladies interested in the construction of public swimming baths locally. The Manawatu County Council’s proportion of the heavy traffic license fees collected in the No. 10 Highways District amounted to £587 7s fid and the receipt of this amount was acknowledged at yesterday’s mooting of the Council. The question of recognising the services of the late chairman (Sir James Milson) was discussed at yesterday’s meeting of the Mana‘watu County Council and it was decided to leave the matter in the hands of a small committee to deal with.

The Wanganui Farmers’ Union has decided to make overtures to have the restrictions placed on the sale of blasting powder removed. It was suggested at the meeting that the regulations be relaxed so sis to give merchants power to supply blasting powder and fuse to bona fide farmers.

Mr .T. D. Hall astonished members of the council of the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce when l.c told them of a farmer who had live sows, each of which yielded a orolit of £OO (reports the Lyttelton Times). “That’s not a sow,” cornmen! ed tlie chairman (Mr \Y‘. Maehin): “it’s the golden calf!” Later Mr Hall referred to complaints by the tomato growers. “Yet,” lie said, “they made £I,OOO an acre.” “Aire there any poor farmers?” queried Mr Machin. “Oh, yes,” responded Mr Hall, “there are those who grow wheat !”