LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LXV, Issue LXV, 28 May 1913, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Star will not be published on Tuesday next, being the anniversary of the King's birthday. Parliament is to meet on June 26th. The Kapiini has been placed on the slip at Wellington. It was found that | only slight damage was suffered by ' the vessel, one stringer being crack- j ed and some sheathing rubbed off. I The parade of the F Company, Ma- j naia section, that was fixed for Thursday, has been cancelled. Members are asked to note the cancellation. ' A young man named Nicholls, who died at Marton recently, received a kick on the head while playing football. The injury developed during the week and culminated in a fit at 3 o'clock on the morning of the Saturday following the date of the injury. The Salvation Army in the United Kingdom recently completed its annual "self-denial effort," and in spite of the industrial disturbances and other difficulties prevailing the splendid total of over £67,000 was raised. Eight hospital boards in the Dominion have adopted the Health Department's scheme for supplying nurses to the settlers in back-blocks districts. The Auckland Board has decided to erect a cottage hospital, or nursing cottage, at ; Warkworth, and is considering the adoption of the scheme in other directions. "When asked by a New Zealand Times reporter whether the Government intended to take any action in regard to the clucking of a reporter in. the south recently, the Acting-Minister of Defence (Hon. R. H. Rhodes) stated that he was obtaining a full official report of the whole incident, and of the subsequent proceedings in the Magistrate's Court when the Territorials in question were proceeded against for assault. He was not in a position yet to say definitely what further action would be taken by the defence authoriJ ties. A Christehurch paper remarks that tile price of bacon must be much, lower in Sydney than in New Zealand, for, despite a duty of 2d per lb. New Zealand dealers or their agents are purchasing pretty largely in Sydney for the Dominion. "Within the last fortnight there was an enquiry on the Sydney market for 1000 pieces of green meat for prompt shipment—soo sides and 500 flitches. The same buyer was also asking for a price for about 700 pieces for shipment in about a month's time. In Sydney, at present, stocks are altogether in excess 'of requirements.

While the Monovvai was loading at Dunedm recently one of lumpers engaged in this occupation discovered that a ship's cat was the possessor of a. litter of kittens. Among the kittens which the cat was suckling was a halfgrown rat, and its foster mother seemed to devote considerably more attention to the usurper than to its own offspring. Whenever the rat crept away from a locality in which, perhaps, it scented danger (for some future date) the cat would take it up gently by the back of the neck and replace it among the kittens. The incident, which was a remarkable one in many respects, caused no little wonder amongst the men work- ! ing on the wharf, and the cat was subjected to a large amount of curious 1 scrutiny. When invited to give an address on the Bible in Schools question in the Opera House, Bishop Cleary, we learn, made it a condition that it should be a public one. He invites questions from his audiences and more especially from those who are his opponents, and promises a direct and courteus answer. So far he has had packed houses and no doubt his well-known ability as a lecturer and his expert knowledge of his subject will afford a gTeat treat to those who will be present on Friday evening-. Large contingents are expected from Manaia and Eltham. Special invitations have been sent at the Bishop's request to clergymen and school teachers. J. Hunt, Manaia. advertises a sale of drapery to commence May 30. Messrs E. Dixon and Co., Hawera, insert an advertisement with reference to the tuning of pianos and organs.

Christie and Glenn publish a list of farm properties for sale and lease. When Ruby coughs and Fanny chokes, And Ruthie hangs her head, And mother sighs and father snorts "I wish that I were dead," Then Grannie reaches for the shelf. A bottle to secure, And gives us life —man, child, and; wife With Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. —Advt. "OFTEN HAD TO SEND FOR A DOCTOR IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT." "These last three years," writes Mrs G. Marriott. Chloride and William streets. Broken Hill, N.S.W., "I have always, kept a bottle of Dr Sheldon's New Discovery in the house. My boy used to suffer very much with Croup, and we have often had to send for a doctor in the middle of the night, thinking he would choke before morning. Also my little girl suffered with Croup and Bronchitis very bndly, but since I used Dr Sheldon's New' Discovery I have never had a doctor to them. My little girl's Bronchitis is cured, and if I ever find the slightest sign of Croup on either of them I give them a. dose of New Discovery, and it stops it at once." Price, 1* 6d a.nd 3s. Obtainable at W. K. Wallace's.— Advt.

The Hawera Tradesmen's Association notifies that the King's Birthday (Tuesday, June 3) will be observed as a whole holiday. The anniversary social of the Presbyterian Church will be held in the church hall to-morrow evening. There will be a programme of music, ana" speeches will be given by the Rev. E. O. Blamires and others. Business people are requested to attend a meeting on Monday evening next to consider the advisableness of closing on the occasion of the excursion to Wanganui to visit H.M.S. New Zealand. The Catholic euchre party and dance, which was held in tlie Foresters' Hall on Tuesday evening, was largely attended, and was in every way thoroughly enjoyable. Mrs Gust and Mr Robinson wonjbhe prizes for the euchre. Excellent music Tor the dancing was supplied by Mrs Bowen, while Mr F. O'Connor carried out the duties of M.C. in his usual capable manner. The nature of tn© recent weather in Central Otago may be gathered from the following paragraph in the Dunstan Times: "Most of the sheep owners on the Lauder and the Cambrian Hills were caught by the snow with their sheep on the high country la*st week, and snow raking has been fairly general. One party which went out early in the week was glad to get back to safe country again, and had to leave a packhorse behind it, being unable to get the animal down the mountain. Fortunately the snow shifted a good bit during the week, and at the latter end settlers were fairly successful in getting their sheep out." A curious reminiscence of the old smuggling days is to be found in one of the regulations affecting coastguards in England. Should a coastguard stationed at any particular place fall in love there, say, with the village beauty, his marriage is instantly followed by his transfer to another and generally far distant station. The reason for this is that in the old days when smuggling was universal at small coast towns, the n arriage of a coastguard with a girl living in the locality was considered dangerous, as it might interfere with him in the discharge of his duties should any of the smuggling parties be among his wife's relatives, and a regulation was framed compelling the new-ly-married man to be instantly transferred elsewhere. To this day, therefore, and in places where smuggling is

an unheard-ot practice, the unfortunate coastguard, directly after his marriage, must drag his wife away from the home of her youth and her family ties, and dwell where she could have little chance of re-visiting her people. Mr G. K. Totton, who was for eight years manager in Japan for the New Zealand Insurance Company, told an interviewer at Fremantle that Japan is restive; she needs expansion, and her eyes are turned towards the south. It is evident that she is not too friendly in her disposition towards Australia. "In the first place, her people don't like being called 'Japs,' " said Mr Totton. "They regard it as a term of contempt. There is no such thing as a 'Jap.' The Dutchman was the first outsider to come upon Nippon, and the best that his guttural tongue could make of the word was Yappan. Years afterwards came the Englishman, and then we had Japan. The Australian was, however, not to be outdone. His 'get-there-quick' linguistic attainments soon evolved the phrase 'Jap.' They do not, as 1 have said, like being called 'Japs.' We might feel the same if., after the Japanese had come to our country, they pronounced its name 'Aukstralia,' and referred to us as 'Auks.' "

"The people of Australia know me," is a favorite expression of the Prime Minister (Mr Wisher), 'ihis morning (says the Sydney Sun of Thursday last) he met one who did not know him, one who was snpremely and augustJy unaware of his existence. That was Mr Tom It. Johnson, Chief Commissioner of the New South. Wales Railways. The Melbourne express train was running late on both divisions. At Junee a little party sought to board the "limited" or first division. A stern official refusal was met. The Prime Minister's secretary (Mr M. L. Shepherd) tried all the arts of bluff and diplomacy to obtain a passage, urging that Mr Fisher wished particularly to get to Sydney, that he would be late for the function of laying the Commonwealth Bank's foundationstone, that Mr Fisher was Prime Minister of Australia, and so on. But MiJohnson was Prime Boss of the New South Wales Railways. "Stand back there!" cried the "guards. The engine whistled its lordly indifference of Prime Ministers, Kings and Princes. It was the proud instrument of Mr Johnson. The Prime Minister and his staff were left standing in the cold, wet night to reflect upon the glories of democracy as demonstrated by Mr T. R. Johnson! But if the story be true it is a grave reflection noon the courtesy of the said Mr T. R. Johnson. A series of weekly dances at tho Auroa H.ill will commence on Friday next.

Mr A H. Moore, land agent, Opunake advertises four sections of Mr K. Unng s well-known beach farm, two miles from Opunake. The land has been cut up into areas suitable for ■dairying: All particulars may be obtained from Mr Moore. Tired and worn out after your trips Take a dose of Steams' Wine of Cod Liver Extract—relieves all fatigue; imParts a feeling of freshness and energy— (Advt.) Ladies! Warner's Corsets are comfortable. Guaranteed so. They shape fashionably. The bones cannot rust, or can the fabric tear. Order now.—Advt. Famous household lines at the Melbourne.Ltd.:—36in stout longcloth, Gd yard; linen dowlas, 6d yard; 72in herringbone sheetings, Is a yard; lovely taole damask, Is, Is 3d, Is 6d, to 2s lid ;mdigo drills, lOd; indigo prints 6d; grand white and cream flannelettes, 6d yard; Horrockses' flannelettes, 7-Jd and B£d yard.—Advt. The second term for all Technical classes starts the week commencing June 2nd. Time-tables on application tc the director. ** A class in cookery starts on Tuesday June 3, at 7.30 in the Hawera Technical School. Instructor, Miss L McDon©ll. ' * NO COLD IS "NAZOL" PROOF! People who suffer from any of the ordinary forms of asthma will find wonderful relief if they give the Nazol i Inhaler a fair trial. It is immediately, ettcacous in nine cases cut of ten and in the tenth it always wins if its use is persevered in "NAZOL" by inhalation goes right to? the root of the trouble clearing the post-nasal cavities. Is 6d.— Advt. Busy Prices.—Men's Fleecy Lined Underpants and Shirts, 2s lid each: Mons Underflamiels, from 2s 6d • Heavy All-wool Undernants, 3s lid 4s lid. 5s Gd; Men's Strong Working Shirts. Gs Gd : Men's Strom/ Working Pants with hip pocket. 7s Gil, 9s lid: Men's All-Wool Dark Crimean Shirts' 6s lid; Men's P.pinooats, 2os; Mackintoshes 39s Gel; Men's P via ma Suits 6r> lid, 7s 6d, 8s 6d, 10s"6rL; All-Wool Heavy Sox, lid; Boys' Tweed Overcoats, small sizes, 0 to 3. 7s 6d 9s 6rl 10s 6d. 4 to 6. 10s Gd, 11s 9d 12s 6cl • Youths' Tweed Overcoats, 1?« 6-1 13s Gd, 14s 6cl. 15s Gd, 17s Grf vs busy. J. C. Gillett.—Advt i Look up W. H. and A. McGarry'e land advertisement on page 1. List of farms is well worth inspection.—A.dvt

Judgment m the case of Teed and Co., chemists, v Dr. H. A. McCleland in which plaintiffs sued defendant for the sum of £10 ll s 3d, the amount ot the account rendered, of whirh. amount £7 was paid into Court, waa given by Mr A Crooke, H.U., at'S Plymouth on Tuesday. The Herald reports that "plaintiffs were awa r <S £9 las 3d and costs £1 6s. Defendant who counter-claimed for £3 5s 6d for commission on prescriptions from January 13 to September 30, 1911 was" awarded the full amount of his clainT vyith costs amounting to £2 65. " Evi! dently doctors used to get secret commissions on prescriptions, though the idea was scouted.Certainly this is the first time that we have seen the report of a case in which such commission has been made the subject of a legal claim. Very good weather is being experienced for the casual camp at Onngi and the ground under foot is dry all though the men who had to put in the tour extra days (arriving on Monday) had a fairly bad spin, as it rained heavily during the early part of the week C c ?«™a er ™ cam P is estimated at about 600. The men from the 11th Regiment (Taranaki Kifles) number /3, and three officers, under the charge of Captain-Adjutant Lampen and Ser-geant-Major, McGlade. The behaviour 2 „ v TVt e + xemplar y' and th« visit of a big batch to Dannevirke on Saturday night must have re-instated the Territorials with the good opinion of the people of Dannevirke. The men are very well cared for, and are having a good time; Provided the weather keeps up, the casual camp should bo as satisfactory m its results as any of its predecessors.

A cemetery outrage at Wairoa (Hawke's Bay) w as referred to in » telegram yesterday. The particulars are as follows: "A gross outrage at the Wairoa, cemetery was reported to the police on Sunday afternoon. A resident of Mangaone was buried in the afternoon and the grave was topped over in the ordinary way. Next 6av ib was reported to the police that the grave had been opened up and down to the coffin the lid of which was splintered with a spade or axe, and the trimmings exposed. No motive for theoutrage can be suggested. The deceased had nothing of value buried with him, and having been a most inoffensive man there is no suggestion of revenge The police arrested fnS named Kicbard McKenzie Edward^ ahas De Coureey, on suspicion of lining the grave. When charged, he confessed; and handed over the tools used. The only statement made was that he was after money. When betore the authorities accused's behaviour was peculiar."