Manawatu Herald TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1927. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3602, 22 February 1927, Page 2

Manawatu Herald TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1927. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Good soaking rains broke up the long spell of dry weather yesterday.

Yesterday’s rains have enabled the Mangahao hydro-electric works to resume the carrying of the big load thus relieving the anxiety of the officials in charge.

The totalisator investments for the two days meeting at Wanganui totalled £57,780, as against £73,380 twelve months ago, a decrease all told of £20,594. A number of American tourists who arrived in Auckland by the Franconia last week, made a short stay at Fox ton to-day, while en route per motor from Wanganui to Wellington.

Freberick William Bismarck, labourer, about 60, died suddenly at Blenheim on Saturday, while harvesting. It is believed he belonged to the Feilding district. James Hamilton Ramsay, who threatened his wife with a firearm and subsequently chased her down the road,threw her and threatened her with a razor, has been remanded for observation at Dunedin.

Phillip Robert Wilson, aged 22 years, was fined £2O and his-license cancelled for twelve months at Auckland on Saturday, for being intoxicated while in charge of a car.

The South Island and Wellington contingent of police to form the body-guard during the Royal visit 'was inspected by the Commissioner, Mr. W. B. Mcllveney, at the central police station Wellington, on Saturday morning, and entrained for Auckland by the afternoon express.

On Saturday the local Fire Brigade held a successful shop day in Main Street. The results of the various competitions are as follows,: —Chocolates, No. 15, G. Rochfort; scent, No. 13, B. Lockwood; chocolates, No. 49, A. O’ Reilly; pipe, No. 39, W. Mounsey; dinner, No. 23, J. G. Oliver; sheep, No. 19, R. IL Parker; cushion, No. 28, E. Mattar; flour, No. 28, R. Hetta; cake, No. 66, Mrs Svmes; wood, No. 23, Mrs F. Ebbett; tray cloth, No. 3, M. Rochfort.

The Moutoa swamp, from which several local fiaxmillers draw their supplies of green flax, will close down at the end of April this year. For some years previously the cutling has continued throughout the year. The closing of this swamp for an indefinite period will probably mean the temporary closing of several mills which employ a large number of men who will consequently be thrown out of work.

As the quickest way of overcoming: the present depression in New Zealand, the Prime Minister (Rt. Hon. J. G. C'oates) offered the members of the New Zealand Associa--tion of British Manufacturers and Agents assembled in his honour a new slogan. “If you want a slogan,”said the Prime Minister, “here is one: Coats off with Coates.” (Laughter and applause). In America you know, you are told: “You must keep cool with Coolidge.” (Renewed laughter).

All motor vehicles, including mo-tor-cycles, must be re-licensed on or before April Ist. Owners who wish to avoid the congested conditions which are likely to prevail at the Post Office later should apply for their new registration plates now, Although these plates have been available.since the begining of this month and publicity was given to the fact, there has been practically no response to the appeal for early applications. Motorists who use their vehicles without the new plates on and after April Ist will be liable to a line of £2O for each day of such use. Three panoramic views of Wellington harbour taken in 1840, 1870, and 1926 were received by the Palmerston Borough Council last evening from Mr M. Cohen, who also wrote as follows: “I have been one of the representatives of the Manawatu District, of which Palmerston North is the chief centre, on the Wellington Harbour Board continuously since 1907 and have been chairman since 1925. I therefore feel that 1 cannot signalise my gratitude for the continued eoniidence of the electors over so long a period, than by asking you to accept this small gift.” The photographs, which will be of great historic value in years to come, were accepted with thanks.

Advice has been received that Mr Rapley, general manager for Aus tralia and New Zealand of the Australasian Provincial Assurance Association, has served a writ on Mr. N. F. Lowndes, late manager of the Christchurch branch, claiming £2060 for alleged libel.

A number of local school children were greatly interested and amused on passing some American tourists in Main St. to-day. The youngsters were attracted by the somewhat unusual style of clothing and the strangers’ manner of speech, which they quickly commenced to imitate.

Registration plates for the year 1927-28 are now available at the local Post Office and motor vehicle owners arc requested to make early application for same as by doing so they will relieve the congestion at tho last minute. They are also requested to call prepared to supply the engine and chassis numbers of their Vehicle.

The organiser of tho Palmerston North Jubilee celebrations made a request for the attendance of Dr. Wyllie, of Foxton, to officiate as judge of the baby show to be held on, March Ist. The organiser .stated that at least 60 babies would come under the judge’s eye. Our local medico was reluctantly compelled to turn, down the job, not that he feared the adverse criticism of 59 proud but disappointed mothers, but that he could not spare the time from his practice.

Mrs. J. W. Speirs’ show team of jerseys returned to Levin on Thursday, 17th inst., after a most successful tour of the-autumn shows. This team gained no less than 40 prize awards, four championships and one reserve. At Dannevirke Mrs Speirs was awarded the junior female championship with that outstanding yearling heifer, “Ra ; tavale Sylvia.” " In addition to the above “Ratavale” stock, were awarded three cups and one rose bowl. “Ratavale” made its first appearance in the show ring just twelve months ago and since then it has gained 80 prize tickets, seven championships, six cups and one rose bowl. Considering Mrs Speirs has exhibited only in the aged bull, yearling heifer and heifer calf classes, the foregoing speaks well for the future of “Ratavale” stud.

Bishop Taylor-Smith, recently through the Dominion, asked when lie was going to smoke replied, “Wlhen I am cremated.” No friend of the weed evidently? Well, that’s his loss. Tobacco is often reviled by those who don’t like it but so long as the quality is good, and it doesn’t contain an excess of nicotine its use may be considered rather- beneficial than otherwise. “Smoker’s throat,” “Smoker’s heart,” and smoker’s nerve-troubles all arise from too much nicotine in the tobacco. The purest tobaccos are grown right here in New Zea-

land. They contain a very small proportion of nicotine, and so may be smoked, pipeful after pipeful, with impunity. As to quality there is nothing to beat them for flavour and aroma. That is largely owing jo the fact Miat the leaf is toasted (quite a new •idea.) in the course of manufacture. These excellent brands are in various strengths (to suit all smokers). .Ask your tobacconist for “Riverhead Gold,” mild, “Navy Cut” (Bulldog), medium “oi“ “Cut Plug* No. 10,” (Bullshead), full. They are all toasted. Caversham Mixture is the latest addition;'’ w*"’ l ’'A- 49.