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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLII, Issue 10109, 1 June 1917, Page 4

/The .'.cci'ctai-y of the Martin Memorial Fund acknowledges tho sum of £lO 10 3 from tin* Wooclville Jockey Club.

During tlie month of May there wore two bankruptcies in the Palmerston district, as i compared with four for the corresponding month last year. A Sydney cable states that great preparations have been made for Red Triangle Day today in aid of the fund s of the i Y.M.C.A. £31,000 has already been donated. I The, following are the vital statistics for I the month of May, 1917; Births 59. | deaths 15, marriages 19, as compared with 50 births, 11 deaths, and 11 marriages for j the corresponding month last year. The secretary of the Patriotic Society l acknowledges from the Women’s National j Reserve the sum of £l7 9s 6d, being the I proceeds received from the sacred concert i given by the St. Vincent de Paul Society , for the Roumanian Fund. I I The Government Meteorologist wired at 9 a.m. to-day Southerly winds, moderate > to strong; weather probably cool and j changeable, with scattered showers. The I night will probably be very cold, with frosts inland; barometer rising, j The periodical statement of the Discharged Soldiers’ Information Department 1 shows that on May 25 there were 169 men unplaced in employment, only one of these being located in Palmerston. The total number of returned men to that date was 8806. of whom 6882 have been disposed of by the Department and the other cases are under action or are. not ready for action. brisk business was reported at the Patriotic shoti yesterday. This week the shop is in charge of ladies representing the North West End of Palmerston, Bunnythorpe, anti Newbury. Them will be an abundant supply of meat, dressed poultry, and homo cooking for sale on Saturday. The names of Messrs F. and J. Young were omitted from las; week’s acknowledgment of gifts. Winners of prizes at the skating carnival are asked to call at the shop for their troPrivato John Williamson, a sprightly recruit from Hatuma, whose age had long since passed the 60 mark, has written from Franco to a friend, regretting that he lias been ordered home (says the Waipukurau Press). He put in three solid months of fighting, and while on leave took to iceskating, which brought about his downfall. Idle skating, ho received injuries which prevented his return to the trenches, and the doctor Finally ordered him back (o New Zealand. That, dairy farming is by no means an unprofitable industry at the present time is evidenced by the experience of Woirara'pa farmers generally. Abnormal prices are, of course, prevailing, but the judicious culling of dairy herds lias done much to place the industry upon a profitable basis. An Ago representative, in conversation with a man who spoke with authority, ascertained that one farmer in the Forty Mile Bush, on a property of 64 acres, rail 56 cows. His milk cheque alone for the l>ast season was £llOO, or aliout £2O per cow. A farmer at Niroaha ran 20 cows on 48 acres, and his milk cheque was £440. A business man in Carterton kept live cows on ton acres of land. These he milked himself night and morning. His cheque from the cheese factory was £lO3. On the larger properties, it may be pointed out, money is also derived from pms, calves, etc.

In the men’s wear section wo are now .lisplaying sonic very special values in men’s pyjama suits, selected for warmth and comfort for winter nights. The designs, are neat and pleasing, while the values are typical of the G. M. Ro»s Co.’s—the best Prices range from 8s lid to 25s.—Advt.

When washing with “No Rubbing LaunIry Help” all you have to do is boil youv vbite clothes and soak coloured clothes voollcns. etc., rinse well, blue, and hang >ut: when dry they will be snow whites bocal grocers.—Advt.

For influenza take Woods’ Great Peppernint Cure. Never fails, hj 6d, 2s 6d Vdri

, giiorflv after 5.30 last evening (he Firo Brigade received a call from Main street East. The engine turned out. but the cause of 'th e . alarm was a blazing furnace in a . foundry.

The secretary of the Martin Memorial Fund request* all those having subscription Ih'ts in connection with the fund to forward them without delay, together with the amount collected. As a result of the failure of the Confer cucc between the sbeepowners and the shearers’ representatives, Mr Grayndlor, of the Agricultural and Pastoral Workers T'nioii has issued a manifesto to the mem bers of the A.P.U., urging them not to shear for less than 27 s 6d per 100 and rations.

the Palmerston sal wards yostordav an \ngoia goat, presented by Mr A. I{. (’bridge, of Raumai, was auctioned by Dalg/tv and Co., Ltd., on behalf of tie' V ji.C.A.'s war fund, and the sum of £f; 13s was realised. This amount has been paid to the Patriotic Society, and credited to tho account of the Y.M.C.A., which de sirtss to thank Mr Claridge for ht s generoui ilonat ion.

Tho president of tho Methodist Confer eacc (Rev. \V. .V. Sinclair) announces that an anonymous Auckland resident has do nated £SOO to the Foreign Miffiious Fund if tho Conference will aim at £IO,OOO as tho Dominion’s contribution this year. Tim rojwrts from the southern circuits have been so encouraging tiiat the donors cheque is already on its way to the .Missions Board in Sydney. The Borough Council. which decided -om>, time ago to make an experiment a\ ith a small section of concrete reading in tho borough, has commenced the work in Main street west in the vicinity of the gasworks. Half the proposed length has been laid, and when completed with surface covering will be opened to traffic. Tho experiment will no doubt be watched by the local bodies in the adjacent districts. Another ex-scholar of Dannevirke High , School has given his life in the. present wav. i’n,' latest victim being Corporal Norman Ccbbic, eldest sou of Mr 11. Gebbkv o; Grey Lynn, Auckland, who was accidentally killed in France. Deceased was born at turadale ami educated at Waipawa and Dnnntnivke, entering the school here in February. 1908. am!_ winning a_ Senior Board Scholarship in 1909. passing the niutrir.uiation in 1910, when. 15.years old. \ u arrangement has been made when - an amalgamation of the Hokitika Guardian a,,u West (.'oast- Times' has■ been niado. In consequence, from to-day the limes fii.v jhukls publication. The reason for the suspension is the shortage of paper and dithculty of obtaining supplies. 1 lie Tunes has been circulating in the district for fifty-two ’•ears and is the oldest established daily on the coast. The. proprietors announces that the suspension is probably only for tuo du ration of the war. At the last sitting of tho Military Appeal Board at Reef ton" (West Coast) a young married man, who Stated ho had one child, appealed on the grounds that he considered ho was in the second division. The chairman (Mr J. 8. Evans, S.M.), said the Legislature intended that a man who married after the Act camo into force should go into camp when he was drawn in the ballot. Appellant was not essential in the nursing of tho child. He would have* to £O, and would have to bo prepared tho next time ho was balloted. A Christchurch telegram states that Charles William Rene Nicholls Broglie, a rather well-known man about town, was arrested on Wednesday night as an enemy alien. Broglie left last night in charge of two detectives for Wellington, whore ho will bo handed over to the military authorities, and it is assumed will be interned. He is a. voung man between 25 and 30 years of age-. Additional interest is imparted to Iris’ case owing to the fact that he is married ,to a member _of a well known Wairara'pa family. His wife was with him in Christchurch, and sheds understood to have gone to Wellington last night. Ga unt-looking and with that' abandoned appearance peculiar to persons who are well acquainted with the'dock in the Wellington Magistrate’s Court. John Marshall, when charged, pleaded ‘ guilty to being an incorrigible rogue before Mr-L. C». Reid. S.M. ‘‘During the,-past, seven yearn this man has been in gaol for six years and three mouths. lie'was-discharged, from prison oh Saturday, 'and was found roaming about the streets, without- money, no home, and in a hungry condition. He had not attempted to get work, and was evidently waiting ,to. go lack to gaol again," said Sub-Inspector Dow. In sc:, tencing him to a." month's imprisonment tho Magistrate informed the accused that ho had made the sentence a light one on account of Iris recent discharge from pyi-Sgi Mr Gerard, ever since leaving Berlin (where lie was United States Ambassador), lias spent a few hours every dav writing his experiences in Germany. Those wm soon be published in The form of a book which will contain tho most amazing disclosures that ever came from the pen of an American diplomat. It will bo a story of Prussian insolence. The work will give in detail the history of tho relations between the United States and Germany since the outbreak of the European war. It will also reveal the truth about Germany’s condition from all possible angles. In publishing his experiences to tho world. Mr Gerard is not intluouccd by any desire to gain fame as an author, but Because he believes lie is discharging an important public duty. The Palmerston North Jewish congregation. held a successful children’s social al the Orient Hall last evening. A good attendance of local residents and children «■- augmented by visitors from America. Mu-; . singing, dancing, and children s games k*-pt the ball rolling merrily from 7.30 p.m. A substantial supper, in the capable hands ot Mrs A. Levy and Miss G. Weingott. was well appreciated by all piesent. Some professional one-stop dancing and fancy waiving by the American visitors created keen interest, and was loudly applauded. .Mr | Weingott and Airs Toplis officiated at the piano. Proceedings terminated near midnight with the singing of “Au!d‘ Lang Syne” and “God Save the King.’’ The committee have to thank Mrs F. J. Nathan. Mrs Cohen, Mrs Davis. Mrs York, and a;: others for splendid gifts of good thingAs a result of catching, plucking, roasting and eating a turkey, William John. A. here Brown, and Peter William Smith—a trio of labourers employed bv Mr Jair.ei McKenzie, of Mangatoro, f'-iuing aon scrubcutting—found themselves in the dock of the Dannevirke Courthouse on W^s!reday morning, before Messrs W. Dobtonand W. Rose, J.P.’s, Charged with the theft of one turkey, valued-at 15s, the propertv o. James McKenzie, of Mangatoro. Albert Brown (who had no connection with the catching of the turkey, as he was away elsewhere at. the time, but who had the privilege of partaking in the appetising t’" pasi) pleaded not guilty, and the charge against him was withdrawn. Tlic other ue fondant", pleaded guilty, and after hearing the evidence of informant, who said he did not; want a heavy penalty or to recover tho value of the bird, but onlv wanted his pn*perty respected. the Bench dismissed the information on the ground that- an innocent mistake had beer, made (defendants having pleaded that they had been informed the turkey in question was a wild one). Defendants were, however, ordered to p« v the cost between them of the hire of a taxi cab, which brought them to Daupc-virkc--17s 6d each.

Hundreds have availed tbemwlve? < that offer, "Any Garment Cut Free," •• Collinson and Ounniugliamc’s for horn' sewing week. To-morrow is the last da of the concession. The home-sewn way the economical way of dressmaking—f alrout tlie savings on the 300 style tiek*M demonstrating the truth of the firm’s sV>‘‘Two Dresses for thu Price of One. Advt.

For chronic clicst complaints, Wed Groat Penuermint Cure. Is 6d, 2s 6d Advt. • ’

It js false economy to turn out horse £-c cow this weather without a cover. Mom animal heat will bo used up during tlro ocD hours of night than the stock cau put on in tiie daytime. Cow covers from 15s &d and horse covers from 24s 6d each at Collin son and Son's, should be purchased right away. All sizes on hand; only address i- 1 Broadway.—Advt. Orchardists will learn with a good deal of satisfaction that Watson Bros, will l> pleased to show their extensive stock; cf

orchard sprays, pumps, manures and r,e Season’s seeds to anyone interested. Spia while the trees are dormant!—Advt.

For Influenza tnio Woods’ Grout Pepper■pint Cur*. Never fads. Is 6d, 2s su. Advt

The Manawatu Hunt will hold :i meet nt Mr D. B. McEwen’s farm, Karero tomorrow afternoon.

Complaints are general among motorists and travellers generally regarding the bad state of the Manawatu Gorge Road at (lie Woodville end of the Gorge, the number of pot holes in the surface ma.king the travelling very rough for motoring. A notice in the vicinity states that the road is under repair. but_ so far the repairs have failed to materialise.

“A Conciliation Commissioner requires to possess the heart of a lion, the hide of a rhinoceros, and the patience of Job,” remarked Mr Jlarlc Giles at a sitting of the' Conciliation Council in Auckland, after having sat for about a couple of hours on a case ‘‘You, have certainly displayed the gut of patience, was the comment of one assessor.

A commercial gentleman who has just returned ■ from a trip through tho South Island states that people in Otago sav the country has not had such a. good soaking of rain for the past eight years as during tho last six weeks. Since he left Ota»o floods have set in, so perhaps they may bo now of the opinion that blessings may be overdone.

Tho Third Military Service Board, which has hitherto confined its sittings to Wellington city, will come north on Monday and hold a sitting in Palmerston on Tuesday, and subsequently visit. Now Plymouth, Hawera, Wanganui, Taumarunui and Tab hapo. The No. 1 Board, which has been on duty in this district, commenced a sitting in Wellington to-day.

A striking figure at the Fanners’ Union Conference at Marton was “Fanner” Daysh. of Martinborough, who wins attired iii a frock coat and top hat recently presented to him by Kir \\ alter Buchanan, for securing the most new members for the- Wairarapa P. and A. Society during tho past year. During his stay in Marton “Farmer” Daysli succeeded in raising £6B for tho Red Cross Fund by]singing his popular song, making his total collections by this means since the commencement of the war £IOOO. While travelling in the train home. “Parmer” Harsh’s friends took the opportunity of presenting him with a small token to coin me morale tho reaching of four figures, which ho accepted in the spirit in which it "'»? given. -