Manawatu Herald SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1926. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3533, 4 September 1926, Page 2

Manawatu Herald SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1926. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The local State school re-opens after the holidays on Tuesday next, September 7th. It is not generally known that the Railway Department adds' 25 per cent to the cost of railage on parcels when payment is not made at the place of despatch.

Mrs E. Healey is on a brief visit to Eoxton friends and returns to Wellington to-morrow. Mr and Mrs Healey contemplate taking up their residence in Sydney at a later date.

A meeting of Eeilding retailers decided to abandon the. idea of forming a retailers association, but to recommend the Chamber of Commerce to set up - a retailers subcommittee.

The Coroner returned a verdict of suicide at the inquest at Invercargill yesterday on James McDonald, who was found fatally wounded in the head with a rifle bullet at Bunvood station on August 23. The painting, in white, .of the dome of the local State school adds considerably to the attractiveness of the building. The master’s residence has also been freshened tip by the painters, as well as the facings at the school.

“I have been on the directorates of dairy companies for 21 years and I have never met straighter or better men than the graders and managers of factories,” stated Mr T. Moss at the Newman annual meeting on Saturday. The clause in the Financial Bill, empowering the Public Service Su ; perannuntion Board to agree with a contribution for a reduction of a retiring allowance, in consideration of the payment of an increased annuity to bis widow nu his death lias been withdrawn. A new clause lias been added to the Finance Bill, providing that where two or more counties unite, the subsidy payable to the new County shall not be less than the aggregate subsidy that would have been payable to the several counties, had union not taken place.

“Very well. You .know how it will finish up. I’ll take my own life/’ said Thomas Barlass, a drill defaulter, when' fined 5/- and costs on each of two charges of failing to attend drill, by Mr H. P. Lawry, S.M., in the Christchurch Magistrate’s Court yesterday. The following are further applications as subscribers to the Poxton telephone exchange, as a result of the Pox ton Chamber of Commerce canvass for subscribers: —J. Linklater, Manawatu Heads, M. E. Perrcau, Manawatu Heads, E. Boswell, Marotiri, W. T. Jewell, Marotiri, M. J. Tamplin, Moutoa, and W. Smith, Moutoa. An old resident, Mr Thomas Neich McEweu, of Karere, Palmerston N., is dead. The deceased was born at Ilutt, and went to the Manawatu with his father in 18(58. Taking up farming, the family made the first clearing between Oroua and Palmerston N. He is survived by a widow and five children, all re/i----dents in the Manawatu district. . The secretary of the local Chamber of Commerce has received a communication from the Hon. Mr Rolleston, Minister of Justice, intimating that he will acquaint the Chamber of bis visit to Foxton during the recess, as soon as lie can fix a convenient date. During his visit the Minister will inspect the local Courthouse, one of Foxton’s antient landmarks. A local resident,was rendered unconscious in an unusual manner some time since, while occupying the back seat of a motor ear. The 'car, in taking a rise on the road, shot the back seat occupant upwards, his head and face coming into violent contact with a rod of the hood. The front seat occupants thought their companion was having a “snooze” until blood was discovered as a result of the impact.

Bills passed by the House of Representatives before the House rose at 3 o’clock this morning were the Local Legislation Bill, Hutt Valley Lands Settlement Amendment Bill, Local Bodies Loans Bill, Finance Bill, Dentists Amendment Bill, Workers’ Compensation Amendment Bill, Waimakariri River Improvement Amendment Bill, Education Amendment Bill and Highways Amendment Bill.

Members of the Shannon Golf Club are visiting the Herrington Links tin's afternoon when friendly matches will be indulged in. The services at the local Presbyterian Church to-morrow will be conducted by the Rev. Mr Welch, of Wanganui.

Eoxton’s total rainfall last month registered 3.59 inches, the highest fall occurring on the 4th. Rain fell on sixteen days during the month.

Cnpt. Buckley made a tlight. in his aeroplane late on Thursday afternoon and flew oyer Palmerston X., and on returning circled over Eoxton. It is understood that Capt. Buckley will be returning to Christchurch within a day or two.

It is possible that to-day will see the last appearance of the Prime Minister in the House this session. Mr Coates, will leave to-day for Dargaville, and he may not be back in Wellington until Wednesday or Thursday next. Government members are now confident that the session will close about Thursday.

Described as a farm hand, of Oban, Harry Walter Reid, aged 33, appeared in the Palmerston N. Magistrate’s Court yesterday, charged that on May 7, at Palmerston N., he ijid knowingly make a false document by drawing a cheque on the Bank of New Zealand at Levin, for £4, and signing the name of J. Spiers, and did utter it to Arthur Charles Bradfield, with intent that it be acted upon as genuine. Reid who was not represented by counsel, pleaded guilty, and was committed to the Supreme Court for sentence.

Mr J. C. N. Grigg, of Longbeach, died last evening, aged 65. As the owner of the famous estate, once described as the world’s model farm, he was known throughout Xew Zealand and abroad. Succeeding his father, .John Grigg, in 1901, lie worthily upheld the traditions of the estate, which, though reduced in area of late years, has not diminished in fame, lie is survived by his wife, ami also three sons, J. 11. and A. N. Grigg, Longbeach, and G. 11. Grigg, Ilororata, lind two daughters! Mosdnmes McDonald, Christchurch, and Shaw, England. Elizabeth Ann Wylie, alias Ncvill, aged 49, was committed for trial at the Wellington Supreme Court yesterday on an indictable charge of abortion. Three further charges against accused, after hearing the evidence, were adjourned. The case presented sensational features and the Court was again cleared. The general trend of the evidence was I hat; accused had performed illegal operations on several women, single and married, in each case charging a fee of £2O. Charges against Dr. Jacobsen and others were adjourned until next week. Bail was allowed.

Mr Abraham Tlonore, an old resident ol' Palmerston X., lias passed away at the age of (18. Born on Stewart Island, deceased went first !o the Rnngitikei district and 44 years ago took np land in the Tiritea valley and became owner of highly-bred dairy cattle. Tie came to Palmerston X. early this year, taking up his residence in Union St., with his wife and daughter. He was responsible for the formation of the Tiritea school, of which he was superintendent, while he was l'or a number of years chairman of the Tiritea Valley School Committee. He was the oldest elder and member of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Palmerston X. iTc leaves a widow and three sons, namely, Abraham Alfred (Tiritea), Hedley Bruce (Tiritea), and David Andrew .and one daughter, Grace, (Palmerston N.).