LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 1473, 16 November 1915, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A slight earthquake was felt last night about 9.20 o’clock. A meeting of the Moutoa Drainage Board wil be held on Thursday, 18th inst., at 7.45 p.m. Business; Election of chairman aud general. Private C. Robinson, of Auckland, aged x 8 years, died at Tauherenikau on Saturday from appendidtes. Deceased was a nephew of Mr F. Robinson, of Tfaynne Street, Foxton. SEE CHEAP RATES, FRONT PAGES LAIDLAW LEEDS’ WHOLESALE CATOLOG.

The local Horticultural Society will be pleased to receive gifts of refreshments and sweets for the tea-room and sweets stall, for the spring show to be held ou Thursday and Friday of next week. The secretary of the local Horticultural Society would be pleased to locate five tables used for decorative purposes, borrowed from the Town Hall, and not returned, A meeting of the Foxton Harbour Board will be held at the Council Chambers, Palmerston N. on Thursday, 18th inst, at 1.45 p.m. Business: Chairman’s report re negotiations for wharf and general. An executive meeting of the local Patriotic Society was held yesterday afternoon, when certain matters were drawn up to be submitted to a general meeting to be held on Thursday evening in the Council Chambers.

The fiercest gale for twenty years Is raging in the English Channel and Irish Sea. Six vessels have been driven ashore at Fishguard, and eight at Rosslare. Their crews were rescued after terrible experiences. Two steamers foundered in the Channel and twenty of (he crews perished. Mr Redgrave, the well-known local cricketer, has kindly consented to act as cricket coach to the boys attending the local State school and will give his services on one or two afternoons per week after school hours. The boys are fortunate in having the services of such a finished player as Mr Redgrave is recognised to be. An effort is to be made by the local borough band to provide uniforms for members. One or two citizens have already offered to supply a uniform each, provided a sufficient sum is raised to fit out all the members. The secretary will be pleased to have the names of any other citizen willing to assist by providing a uniform, or making a donation towards the uniform fund.

Mr Strong, chief inspector for the Wanganui Education District, will visit Marotiri ou Thursday atternoon next for the purpose of meeting householders and discussing matters in connection with the proposed new school at Marotiri. Mr Strong will be accompanied by Mr Fraser, member of the Board. He will arrive at the Marotiri Post Office at 3.45 o’clock and will be glad to meet as many of the residents ot the district as can make it convenient to attend.

Waipawa records. the death of Mr Allred Dillon, some time member of the House of Representatives for the constituency of Hawke’s Bay. Mr Dillion was a very old and very well-known resident of the district, and was identified with public life there over a long period of years, serving on local bodies. In 1905 be defeated the late Sir William Russell for the Hawke’s Bay seat, aud he represented that constituency for the life of the Parliament. Mr Dillon was 74 years of age.

The production, which broke every record in America last year in the motion-picture world, “Neptune’s Daughter,” with Annette Kellerraan in the stellar role, is to be given in its entirety at the Town Hall to night. Miss Kellerraan is admittedly the world’s greatest swimmer, diver and natatorial expert, besides being credited with possessing the most truly classical figure known to the modern world —a figure even surpassing the Iqvely lines of the ancient Greek godesses. In “Neptune’s Daughter,” Miss Kellerraan as the daughter of the old sea-god, is enabled to display to the fullest advantage the lavish gifts Nature has showered upon her —grace, beauty, form divine, aud an unequalled talent for swimming and diving. No description of this photo play can do it justice. It must he seen to be appreciated. The phenomenal fall of rain experienced just after midday yesterday was the heaviest recorded locally for many years. For the day the amount registered was 2.28 inches, whilst from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. the fall was 2.17 inches and practically the of this was registered in about an hour. The water tables in Main Street were inadequate to carry off the water and the street and foothpaths in places were flooded. A number of local business premises were also flooded, the water miming right through the shops, the depth in some cases in the buildings being several inches. The volume of water that fell found any weak spots that existed in buildings and some damage was done in this connection, but fortunately was not heavy. The low lying lands, which had previously been fairly wet ou account of recent rains, were flooded, some paddocks presenting the appearance of lakes. The local bowling green was covered with water and Mr Smith secured a rather good photograph of it under the unusual conditions. As far as can be learned no great amount of damage has been done locally.

Residents of the district will be interested in an advertisement in another column by Cole’s Drapery Company, of Wellington, announcing that they are opening up locally on Friday next, with a large stock of drapery and clothing, which will be cleared at sensational prices.

W alkei and Furrie’s motto is “Civility and Attention” at all times. No matter how small your order, they are at your service. Only the best goods kept in stock at prices to suit all pockets.

We are showing a splendid line of ladies “Equity” shoes, guaranteed quality, latest style. Betty’s Boot Emporium.*

Drought and bush fires are rereported in New South Wales, Storms in Europe have interfered with messages from the war theatres.

The Oueen of the South sailed at 4 o’clock this morning for Wellington with a cargo ol hemp. A quiet wedding was celebrated in All Saints’ Church yesterday. The contracting parties were from the South Island.

A feature of the local Horticultural Society’s show next week will be the school classes. It is anticipated that over two hundred entries will be received In these classes.

The Government has issued restrictions against men of military age leaving the Dominion for neutral countries. A number of shirkers have quitted the country since the National Register was taken.

The school anniversary services in connection with the local Methodist Church will take place next Sunday. The children have been trained in the singing by Mr Betty and this will be a feature of the services.

The carnival which closed at Taihape on Saturday night resulted in £1 1,640 being raised. The carnival is considered to have been a brilliant success, results being double what were originally expected. The Mayoress has received the following telegram trom the Mayoress of Wellington ; “Gallipoli Day Saturday next, gifts of flowers and produce for Liverpool Fund stall thankfully received at Town Hall.’’

The Bth Reinforcements held a route march through Christchurch on Sunday. The Hue of route was crowded with city and country people, and the splendid appearance of the men made a great impression. A short service was held in Cranmer-square, A wedding was celebrated at All Saints' Church at midday today, the contracting parties being Miss Newth, daugter of Mr M. NeWth, of Moutoa, and Mr J. Wood, of Moutoa. The ceremony was performed by the vicar, Rev W. Raine. Several of the class-rooms at the local State school were flooded as a result of the phenomenal rain storm yesterday. The outlets of the gutters could not cope with the water from the roof and as a result the water hacked up under the iron and ran down the walls. The children were dismissed for the afternoon.

The Berliner Tageblalt pays a tribute to I,ord Kitchener, likening him to Wellington, as an embodiment of the military spirit of the British. Although the German methods are quicker, I«ord Kitchener raised armies out of nothing. Gunner William Davey, (No. 2/986), son of Mr James Davey, Hiraatangi, Foxton, who is suffering from a gunshot wound in the loot, has been admitted to the 2nd Birmingham War Hospital, Northfield.

“ I have seen the English soldier in the trenches, and the English workmen in the factories, and I admired them; but the sea is England’s element. When he feels the sea breeze the Englishman is no longer the same man. His soul is freer, and his thought takes wings. It is the real England, in all her natural beauty aud strength, I have, just seen in those places where the sea wind of freedom blows,” says Mr Joseph Reinach in Figaro.

Twelve cases of a sexual character are set down for hearing at the Auckland Supreme Court this week. Commenting on the large number ot charges of indecent assault on young children, His Honour, Mr Justice Stringer, said if aggravated cases of this kind continued to occur, the Judges would have to seriously consider the matter ol the reintroductiou of flogging. In none of the present cases had the children suffered serious results, but parents and guardians conld not be too careful to protect them against being tampered with by men of vicious habits.

A dainty gold bangle is one of the best presents you could give your lady friend as a keepsake before you leave for the front. In the splendid variety of gold bangles which O’Connor and Tydeman stock you will surely find one which will appeal to her taste. See O’Connor and iydeman’s advertisement in this issue.

Wanted Known —That Walker and Furric make a special effort to extend a reliable service, combined with highest quality groceries at reasonable prices.