Manawatu Herald TUESDAY, MAY 3, 1927. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3633, 3 May 1927, Page 2

Manawatu Herald TUESDAY, MAY 3, 1927. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Christchurch City Council lias now eleven Labour members upon it.

'For a first time Masterton has elected a lady member to the Borough Council. A Wanganui resident who was bitten on the forehead by a katipo spider, at Foxton during Easter holidays, is still in bed. Rain fell locally on nine days last month, a total of 1.86 incljes falling and the maximum fall, .30 inches, being on the 20th. In all the large cities the withdrawals from P.O. Savings Bank exceeded deposits last quarter, though not the same amount as during the previous quarter.

After running for nearly five months (since December G), the daylight limited expresses between Auckland and Wellington will ceased on Saturday.

The duck-shooting season open d at'day-break yesterday moraine and the. reports of gun fire could A distinctly heard from all directions Some of the shootists report havin' eeured good bags.

The hottest day experienced locally last month was Friday, 22nd, .vhen G2 degrees were register* d. fhe coldest day, 43 degrees was ;ecordcd, was on Saturday, I'm 30th.

When the matter of 'having I lie Otaki Hospital kept open and made up-to-date was brought before the Minister of Health (Hon. >Mr. Young) by a “Post” reporter, he i cplied that- he had no comment !o make.

Mr. N. Lambournc, senior inspector of the Wanganui Education Board, conferred with settlers at Carnarvon yesterday afternoon re ;he establishment of a school situate between Carnarvon and San-

The vital statistics for Foxton for the month of May are as follows, the i figures for the corresponding month last year being given in parenthesis: —Births 11 (G)> deaths 2 (nil), marriages 1 (nil). Maori: —Births nil (nil), deaths nil (DA Christchurch message says that it is understood that several dozen persons whose names were found in books secured by the police during a recent raid on bookmakers’ premises are to be proceeded against by the police under the Gaming Act.

A motor lorry, laden with benzine from Wellington, charged into a mob of slieep on the main road opposite the Waingawa Meat Works one evening last week. Before Ihe lorry could he pulled up eighteen sheep had been crushed to death, and a number of others had to lie killed later on account of injuries received. '

A valuable collection of Looks has been presented to the Turnbull Library by Mrs Mantell, widow of the late Walter G. Mantell, dentist, Wellington. The gift, which includes rare works on New Zealand and many editions of noted English authors, has been acknowledged by the Hon. R. F. Bollard, and will be known as the Mantell Collection. “These small boats arc all right for paddling to a launch or yacht but they are certainly not made to carry three or four across the stretch of water such as the Rangitoto Channel,” said the coroner, (Mr. F. K. Hunt, S.M.), at the inquest in Auckland on the victims of the Rangitoto drowning fatality. The three victims were Raymond Kirkwood Mathieson, Doris Ethel Conquest, and Annie Amelia Franklin. A verdict of death by accidental drowning was given. W. Elvy, the All Black and Canterbury tliree-quartely is to be lost to the Christchurch public. He has resigned from the railway service and intends live at Pahiatua. Canterbury enthusiasts will learn this news with regret, as Elvy is one of the most brilliant men in the province, and was expected to play a prominent part in this year s Raufurly Shield match (states a message from Christchurch). It was incorrectly rumoured around Foxton last week that Elvy was accepting a position locally. Last week Hamilton was visited by a whirlwind, which did considerable damage to a block of brick buildings. Verandah posts were pulled out and a verandah was lifted about Oft. A 00ft. sign which extended along the parapet of the building was carried away and smashed beyond repair. The brick parapet, which collopsed, fell with a clatter on to the iron roof. A section of the varandah roofing was torn off and deposited some distance away. The occupants of the live shops comprising the building ran out in alarm, but no one was hurt and no damage was done to the contents of the shops.

“Be careful whaP&ou read. For there’s more nonsense'ill'books today than I’ve ever seen before,” said Archbishop Julius when addressing a crowded congregation of children at the Christchurch Cathedral. “No one likes children who talk like people of 72; but they do like those who think wisely.” “I will fix the time!” said Mr J. S. Barton, S.M., at the Wanganui Magistrate's Court yesterday, in reply to Frederick Searle, who, when the police referred to a large list of convictions for drunkenness, compensatingly offered to do six months oil “the Island.” And His Worship did lix the time. After hearing the police’ evidence, accused was given a holiday for 12 months.

Lady Russell, wife of the British Ambassador at the Vatican, has become a Roman Catholic, according to a cable from Rome. Monsignor Maglione administered baptism and confirmation, after which Lady Russell was present at the Pope’s mass in the private chapel and received the Communion from the Pope, who also presented her with a rosary.

At 3.30 o’clock on the morning of April 29th, Mrs Holmes, house keeper for George Watkins, a farmer, of Kaiwaka, heard a muffled report, says a Whangarei telegram. As Watkins made no response to her knock on his bedroom door, she investigated and found Watkins had shot himself with a doublebarrelled gun. At an inquest on the following day, a verdict of deatli from gunshot wound self-inflicted while mentally depressed, was returned.

“The Government of New Zealand is composed of some twelve men holding different views,” said the Minister of Education (the Hon. K. A. Wright) at the civic reception tendered delegates to the Salvation Army Congress in the Town Hull Wellington. , “It would be incorrect to send me to represent the Government at all functions. Say, for example, a race meeting not that I am passing any remarks about tin: sport. I would hardly be a suitable representative there, but at a Salvation Army gathering I am held by the Government to he able to represent them.” (Applause).

When he was Governor of New Zealand, Lord Glasgow once attended a Southland show. He strolled round in the afternoon, and then stood near two farmers, who entered into conversation. “Are you ready for home, Jimmy?” was one’s query. Jimmy: “No, I want to see Lord Glasgow.” The Governor was in an obliging mood. Turning to Jimmy, he said: “Well, you haven’t got to go far. Here I am.” Jimmy looked the Queen’s representative up and down pityingly : “Hoots moil! 1 It’s not you I want to see, it’s the bull.” The champion Shorthorn rejoiced in the name of Lord Glasgow. The present Governor-General, Sir Charles Fergnsson,' son-in-law of the late Lord Glasgow, vouches for the authenticity of this story.—Christchurch Sun.

Takapuna and Dargaville hold two unique records, the former in returning; an absolutely new Mayor and Councillors and the latter in returning the old Mayor and Councillors without an election. Takapuna showed its disapproval of the way its Council had conducted its affairs while Dargaville was so satisfied with the way its Council had looked after its interests that it showed its confidence by asking them to carry on again for a further term. It has been said that this showed a lack •of interest in municipal affairs and that the borough was so dead that it did not matter who ran its affairs. This is far from the truth and we consider that the compliment paid to our Mayor and Councillors is one that is not only unique, but one which they can be proud of. —'Dargaville exchange.

The “Killjoys?” —Alas! like the poor they are always with us! They’d rob existence of all its pleasure if they could. Novels, dancing, theatres, cards —they'd cut ’em all out! Now as for smoking its too shocking for words. Happily these wet-blanket people are in the minority. Rather! Or life wouldn’t be worth living. They seem to have an especial down on smoking. Yet the “weed” gives innocent enjoyment to millions, everyday! Why not, so long as its pure and as free from nicotine as possible-'? It’s nicotine that is the saurse of all the trouble, when trouble comes. The imported tobaccos usually contain a lot ot it. That’s why we hear of smoking causing heart and nerve trouble. Our New Zealand tobaccos are the purest. You can smoke them every day and all day long and they won’t do you any harm. They contain comparatively very little nicotine. That’s why. They are unequalled for flavour and fragrance too, and yet very moderate in price. Ask for “lliverhead Gold” mild, “Navy Cut” (Bulldog) medium, or “Cut Plug No. 10 (Bullshead) full strength.*