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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 9873, 14 August 1914, Page 4

The New Zealand Boxing Council has decided not to send a team to Brisbane to oompeto in the Australian championships bocause of the war.

An effort ie being made to bring the members of the defunct Palmerston Rifles together in case their services should be neooasary for Home Defence purposes. It is hoped to have name® of all ex-members enrolled by to-morrow.

The subject to be discussed at the Church of Christ on Sunday evening is one of special interest at this time to students of Scriptural prophecy. Mr L. Johnston will speak on "Tho War—the present crisis in relation to prophecy."

In reply to Mr C. A. Wilkinson, M.P., in the House of Representatives the Prime Minister said that the Government intended to introduoe legislation to validate contributions from local bodiea to defence funds.

Mr A. Lancaster, chairman of the Kairanga Dairy Company directorate, announced at the meeting of farmers yesterday that he had been deputed to attend the meeting to see what was being done. His directorate were meeting again on Saturday, when a few tons of butter would probably be donated.

A meeting of suppliers to the Kairanga Dairy Company, Ltd., will be held at the secretary's office, 31a, Rangitikei street, at 1 p.m. to-morrow, to consider what steps shall be taken with regard to a contribution to the War Fund from those supplying the company. As the matter is urgent and very important, ©very fanner is requested to attend the meeting.

j The Manawatu Hockey Association met last night, Mr W. Crump presiding. The Waikato Hockey Association wrote agreeing to play on September 9 in Palmerston. The secretary was instructed to write the Dannevirke Sub-Association to play in Palmerston also on that date. It was decided to play the championship finals on Wednesday next if the grounds are available.

Great Bargains at Bennett's Great Sale to-morrow, Saturday (the laat day).—Advt. Camp Coffee is prepared Irom the finest ooffee that the world produces. It is guaranteed free from impurity, and retains its splendid flavour for any length of time in any climate.—Advt.

Ladies' handbags at half price at Bennett's Groat Sale to-morrow, the closing day.— Advt.

j C. M. Ross and Co. notify the end of their big sale. Stocktaking is now proceeding. The balance of sale stock and remnants and oddments in the various departments will be sacrificed this week as these goods are not to be taken into stock. —Advt.

A big broad day of sun and sky—solid boots, a good road, and the 'ole pouch chock up with FULL DERBY—talk about a holiday—what? Well, just try it? .Tins or plug.—Advt. Wm. Park announces that (during next month) in order to make room for large shipments to arrive he will hold a monster reduction sale of books, stationery, fancy goods, electro plate, leather moos, et<o. Tnis will be the largest sale of its kind and best of value offered in the ristrict—A^vt

BV ffie witt of tim lUe ford, of F«atlM»ro«on, fcfce tb« <*Ute. after p«jru^ L lH**«e to friends, is left to the %?®i 4 ? public purposes. Th# etttniated benefit to the town i« •bout £6OOO. "What won the Grand, National f'"' wag the first question pot to a aailor on board the Health Oflioer's boat by om of the Ulimaroa's passengers, when the latter ahip readied Wellington on Wednesday morning. "Don't know," was the gniff reply, followed by the remark that the Kataar waa a prisoner. "Hang the Keiaer," aaid the sport on the U lima roe. 'Wo ve got amg sweep on our ship, and ita the result of tba Grand National wo want to know." When Tim Doolan's victory was announoed a little later, the sport, who had drawn Ber> cola, suddenly lost all inteieet in racing.

At the meeting of tha Wanganui Educetion Board on Wednesday evening it waa agreed at the instance of tha chairman, that a special afternoon should be devoted by tha teachers and pupils to tha study of the absorbing issues now at atake on tha battle-fields of Europe. It waa suggested that a special fund to be called the Wan* ganui Education District's Primary School# Ambulanoe Fund should be taartod, d that oontributions might be made by the children and their friends towards the de» sirabla objeot named. The matter waa left in the hands of tha Chief Inspector.

It is, perhaps, merely a coincidence thai it waa in the month of August, 1870, thai the tierman armies advanced from tha Palatinate for tha invasion of France. The victories of Baarbruck, Worth, Gravelotte, and Sedan followed in quick auooeanoa, and, by the end of September the fate of France was practically sealed. It is fairly safe to predict that tnoso performances will not be repeated in the present war. In the first place, France is prepared for this war, and she has the advantage of poasossing some exceedingly powerful alliee. One is almost tempted to say that Germany, in bsgr lust for power, has dug her own grave.

After the declaration of war between Britain and Germany, a run commenced on the Government Savings Bank in Sydney. The excitement was not aa great as New Zealand people have been lod to imagine, still the cmwd of men and women who demanded their money was considerable, and the officials had a busy time for several hours. Immediately the run on the bank started thieves joined the crowd, and it was stated that tney had had a profitable time, one lady reporting a lost of £6O, which she had withdrawn from the bank, while many smaller sums were stolen.

Ambulanoe and first aid work was di» cussed by Mr Braik, Director of Education, at the Wanganui Education Board meeting. "The Education Department," said Mr Braik, "now rightly insist* that every teacher shall have an adequate theoretioal and practical knowledge of ambulanoe and first aid, but ha«, as yet, made no provision whatever for supplying the neoeasary material to eaoh school. I would suggavt that the Department's Attention be called to the need for supplementing instruction by supplying to each school in charge of % certificated teacher, the equipment nec«§. sary to make the instruction of practical use.

While dealing with the territorial oaf at the Magistrate's Court this morning, Mr J. W. Poynton, S.M., passed comment on the action of one defendant in pleading religious scruples after having failed to render personal aervioe. Mr Poynton likened the action to "bedside repentance," and 6tated that a man's religious opinion# must, be very lax if hj? really did disbelieve in military training and yet made no effort to get exemption on religious grounds. In the caee before him this morning Mr Poynton entered a oonviction, stating that he would not take into account defendant'* plea in respect of the last- camp. If defendant applied for exemption on religious grounds now, it would be taken into ao> oount for the next oamp.

Miss C. J. Gaskell, captain of the English ladies' team, wrote to the Manawatu Hockey Association at its meeting lsel night thanking the local Association an behalf of the All England Women's Hookey Association, for the very delightful visit that the English team had to Pal* merston North. We all enjoyed our stay there immensely," oontinued the letter, "and are most grateful t<o you for the excellent arrangements made for us. It ia tho wonderful kindness and thoughifuJneaS for our pleasure and comfort that we have experienced everywhere that makes our tour something that we shall aD remember to the end of our lives, and we shall all look back with particular pleasure to the delightful time that; you made possible for us in Palmerston."

Several territorials made their appear* anoe before the Magistrate's Court this morning charged with variou* broaohea of the Defenoe Act. John Brown, on a charge of failing to register, was fined 80s and oofctft 7s, in default 7 days' detention. Thomas S. Knox, who pleaded guilty to not rendering the personal servioe required of him, was convicted and discharged, his Worship recognising defendant's patriotism in having joined the expeditionary force. Thomus Glover was nnod SO* and costs 7s, in default 7 days' detention, for not having attended drill. A. R. Beavis was fined a similar amount for no# having attended the annual training aamp at Takapau. S. Morrison, who also failed to attend the Takapau camp, was fined 20s and costs 7s.

Speaking at the mex ting of farmer# yea* terday, Mr Oaoar Monrad referred to the provinces of Schleswig-Holstein, which ivere taken from Denmark bv Germany after the war of 1864. But for that no Monrad, said tho speaker, would have oome to New Zealand. Holstein was Germanised but Sohleswig was Danish, and the people would not have the Germans, although tha Germans had cried, You shall, you shall." It was only a matter of a few years sinoa Britain had oonquered tho Boers and had riven them their liberty. That was tha difference between the German and British treatment of smaller States. Mr Monrad went on to say that the British form of government, though not without a few blotches on tho pages of it* history, was tha nearest that had yet been attained towards the ideals of peace, freedom and modern civilisation. He pointed out the necessity for the defeat of the Germans, and witn memory of Sohleswig-Holstein, referred to what would happen if they were forced to submit to German rule. Though there might be reverses at first the Brituh would triumph in the end, because they were fighting a just fight. He strongly urged farmers to produoe as much as posiuble, td plough all arable land first with grain and •then with turnips for winter foduer. The war was fhe biggest thing they would aea in their lifetime, and he prayed to God the world would never see another like it, The Truant Inspector, Mr Skinner, priv oeedea against Wm. Thompson at the Magistrate's Court this morning, charging him with failing to send his boy to aohool. Tha Inspector stated that the boy had been atv sent already fifty times during tho present year, and had also taken extra holidays to attend tiie Winter Show. Defendant plead* c*r that the boy was ill and not fit to at* tend school. A fine of 2s and costs 7s wa4 imposed. Frederick Amos, similarly charg* ed, was fined 2s and costs 7s. The Inspeobor stated in thia case that the ohild had only made 175 attendances out of 209. Tha Inspector laid two informations against William J. Smith, who was fined 2s and costs 7s on each charge. Mr« Smith appeared for defendant and stated in answer to the charge that the boy had reooived a thrashing at school and was evidently frightened to go back although sent by hi* parents. Three informations were laid against Allan Gray. The Inspector stated that defendant's boy was at work. A flne> of 2s on each charge was imposed.

Bennett's Great Sale closes to-morrow, Saturday, 15th inst.—Advt.

Off every article in their olothing department, Collutson and Cunningham© are at oreeent allowing a discount of ten per cent—--2s in the £i. This will help with the outfitting of our boys who are already assembling at Awapuni. They need warm clothing, and lots of it. Now that it can be bought at a saving, see that every man is well equippad. —Advt.

(< Send an "Imp" up your chimney! Cut out the sweep's muddle and dirt! An "Imp" traced in the middle of' a hot fire will send its chemical fumes up your chimney, turning all the toot into smoke again and cleaning your chimney in less than five minutes without work, worry, dirt or fuaa. And "Imps" are only sixpence each at Collinson and Son's—get une to work at once. — Advt.

Last day of Bennett's Great Ssle tomorrow. Saturday, 16th uwt.—Advt. The darker the tobacco the less it bites the tongue FULL DERBY combine smoothness with a degree of nuttine* and richness noUoundin any other smoke. Iu plugs or 20Z. TINS. Try it!—Advt

A map of tke field of operations in Europe * published on page 2 of this issue. Aoablamvs Mr Carnegie describes the Kaiser am the "chief destroyer of Europe.'' Lest year Mr Carnegie described the Kaiser as the "best ally of peace." Incommon with the general patriotic feeling in the community, the Manawatu Hunt * has decided to postpone its annual ball and steeplechase meeting indefinitely. Mean R. A. McKenzie, D. Cbllis, S. Wilson, G. Green and M. A. Eliott have been nominated for the four vacant positions on the Aorangi Land, Drainage Board, and an election will be held on August 20. The average territorial dearly loves a joke. At the railway station yesterday, a volunteer for the expeditionary force might have been seen with several inches of Gernan sausage impaled on a bayonet. Rev. D. C. Bates wired at 9 a.m. to-day: j

The indications are "for south-easterly winds moderate to strong, and squally at times: weather probably cold and changeable with a oold night. The barometer has a rising tendency.

Speaking at the farmers' meeting yesterday, Mr A. J. Gallicban, of Tiakitahuna, ■aid that it had struck him, in view of the wjwr, that their produce would command a higher prioe on the Home markets. If this happened, he would suggest that all farmers give the balance over their usual prioe for butter-fat to the Empire Patriotic Fund. He was going to suggest to his factory to hand over all above the usual sum per lb for butter-fat until peace was. declared. He would also offer a good artillery horse. (Applause.)

In commenting on the physical training at schools, Mr Braik reported to the last Wanganui Education Board meeting as follows:—"Physical training at the schools has greatly improved since the special instruction camps were held, but, at the same time, teachers sometimes forget that the exercises are not for show, but for use, and that they should accordingly be so applied in every department of school work as to secure in its execution the most natural positions and the least possible strain."

At the conclusion of the meeting of farmers. oonvened by the Farmers' Union on Thursday afternoon, Mr L. A. Abraham, of Barraud and Abraham, Ltd., asked Mr Wingate, the local president, to allow his firm to include on the fanners' list a donation of one hundred sacks of oats. Mr Abraham explained to Mr Wingate that, having been formerly a fanner in Kairanga himself, and his particular branch of the firm's business being intimately connected with farmers, he felt very keen to be connected with the Farmers' Patriotic Fund.

As a result of the appeal made on their behalf, quite a lot of useful articles hare been sent to the New Zealand Railway Engineers (No. 6 Company), who are guarding the railways between Dannevorke, Waikanae and Kakariki. The men on this service do sentry duty four hours, and are the relieved for four hours—thus bring four hours on and four hours off duty. The wet weather has caused them to have a trying time, and the comforts sent them in the shape of blankets, food, etc., hss been greatly appreciated, and they have, through Captain Horsnell, the officer commanding the Company, expressed a desire that those who have sent gifts for their use should be thanked for their generosity.

At Otaki, in dealing with persons charged with adulteration of milk, the S.M. said it was a menace to health. It was no new thing;- in ancient Babylon a man was drowned for doing a similar thing. The adulteration of milk had slain more children than Herod had, and it was most necessary to keep milk pure to protect public health. Water in whisky might do a man good, but in milk it wae injurious to child life, and he would always impose heavy penalties .where adulteration was proved, although sorry in cases to have to do so. In Thompson's case a fine of £lO would be imposed, with 24s 6d costs; Hunt £2O, costs 255; Kershaw, £2O, costs £1 ss; Webby? £lO. costs 255; and Taylor £5, costs 255, the penalties bring based on the percentage of water added. Thompson, Kershaw and Webby were given six months in which to pay the fine, and Hunt and Taylor three months.

The fortnightly meeting of Loyal Manawatu Lodge, M.U., 1.0.0. F., was held last evening, N.G. Bro. A. W. Hewitt presiding. It was decided to pay the contribution! of members who were leaving New Zealand with the expeditionary force, until their return to the Dominion. A resolution was passed asking the New Zealand Branch to take steps to see that all members of the Order who were leaving for the seat of war were kept financial until their, return. Votes of condolence were passed to several members who had suffered bereavements. Letters of recommendation were granted to a number of members. During the evening Lodge honours were extended to tho departing members. On account of the Elective Secretary (Bro. C. Taylor) leaving with the New Zealand contingent. Bro. ». Wright agreed to complete the member's term of office, whioh decision was greeted with applause.

Mr E. E. Morgan, local representative for the National Provident Fund, is in receipt of a circular from the Superintendent of the Fund to the effect that the Government has decided to relieve members of the Expeditionary Forces, who belong to the Fund, of half their contributions during the time they are on active service during the present war. It is suggested that such members of the fund endeavour arrange with their employers ♦o keep the other half-contributions up during their absence, and make other arrangements they may see fit; failing this, he will be given an opportunity of paying up arrears on his return without fines being inflicted. Endeavours are being made for the half contributions to be deduoted from the regimental pay, and in the event of such being done, members are asked to give the necessary authority, on the strict understanding that such an arrangement will be aome to if possible, although at present no guarantee can be made. For further information members are requested to apply to Mr Morgan, Telephone Exchange.