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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLII, Issue 10106, 13 October 1917, Page 4

The Government is sowing about 15 acres in v.’hea* at Mnrfnn Junction.

The eohl snap of last week had a serious effect on the lambs in the Otautuu distriot.

The prolonged whistling of railway engines at 4 a.m. this morning was caused through the mistaken idea that a lire had broken out iu the northern part of the town. Two voluntary recruits were registered at the local group office yesterday—-Charles Alfred Kienian, plumber, Palmerston N., and Donald Gordon Staindriug, student, Weraroa. The Alexandra Herald, in a leading article, deplores the fact that the bowling club there has decided to make the green available for play on Sundays. The dividends in four out of the eight events- at the Masterton races on Thursday ran into double figures. Only two events were won by favourites. Owing to the recent heavy rain, and the shortage of slice]) to feed olf crops, several farmers in the Ashburton County have had to reap their crops of grain, as the leaf was becoming too rank and heavy. Telephone subscribers are notified by advertisement in another column of to-day's “Standard,” that they will he. cut olf if subscriptions are not paid by noon on Wednesday next. While efforts arc being made to preserve the beautiful Round Hush, near Koxton, the large while, pine trees, of which it is chiefly composed, are being ruthlessly cut down, and during the past week several truckloads of these forest giants have passed through Palmerston, on their way to the sawmills at- ■shannon. The Rev. J. K. D. Bergen, who has just returned from the front, will proa.eh at All. Saints' Church tomorrow evening, and will tell the story of the last.hours of the late Dr. Martin. The Rev. Bergen was the chaplain who a-sited to attend to the doctor after he was wounded, and will also particularise- the work of the chaplains in the trenches. In connection with the baby-voting carnival several guessing competitions were run by the Red Cross Baby Committee, the following being prize-winners; Purebred Black Orpington rooster, won by Mr.-. Mow-art. I-Vankton Junction; pair dressed fowls. D. McDowell, junr.. Palmerston N.; one dresst d fowl. Mrs Trask, Palmerston X.: cm- dressed fowl, Lance Corpl. Robertson. Palmerston N.

Shortly after 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon a lire broke out in tiie Rintsch gasworks adjoining tiie railway station. Fortunately the outbreak was discovered beforo it had a great hold, and tho railway fire lighting appliances were used to good effect, thus keeping the tire in check till the arrival of the Brigade. The fire, which started in the roof immediately over the furnaces, was probably caused through tiie overheating of one of the retort chimneys, and was quickly subdued after the arrival of the Brigade, a repetition of the serious outbreak which occurred there some years ago being luckily averted. The gas-making plant and engine escaped injury, the damage done Ivcing chiefly to the roof, and the works are in service to-day as usual. One of the most delightful experiences a woman enjoys is going out in dainty new clothes —crisp, stylish and perfect fitting. Our beautiful assortments of frocks will enable you to be smartly gowned for tho Show, and with the utmost- economy and satisfaction. The (A M. Ross Co.. Ltd., guarantee to lit any figure to perfection. — Advt. Men who dislike shaving will find much of their trouble will disappear when u good iu?or is used. The famous “Bengali” is one of the many good razors on view at Watson Ikoa.--Advt.

At the Police Court this morning, hcfoW Mr W. G. K. Kenrick,* two inebriates who pleaded guilty, wore tinod 10s. According to the Wyndham Herald there is' reason to believe that iron ore nl>ouiid.s in the Mokoreta district. There is plenty of outcrop at different places. Samples of the ore have been analysed, and yielded a» percentage of 80 to 90 per cent. The Mayoress acknowledges with thanks, on behalf of her committee, the following articles for Bed Gross work and soldiers in camp: Kelvin Grove Red Gross Guild, 4 suits pvjamas. 23 flannels, 2 pairs socks. 5 bandages, 1 balaclava; Women's National Reserve, 9 pairs socks, 16 pairs pyjamas. The Mayoress also acknowledges the following contribution from the Ashhurst I atriotic Guild: 3 pairs pyjamas, 14 singlets, 32 pairs socks, 3 scarves, 2 pairs mittens. In a ballot held at Napier on Thursday for sections in the Marakcke .Settlement, Takapau, the following were successful:—2ol acres (£72 4s 6d) R. McDermott, Paliiatua; 215 acres (£7l los bdf. LJ, Patterson, Paliiatua; 177 acres (£6a IJs). H T! Orahaiti, Palmerston North; 254 acres (£BO 11s), R. P. Fox. Waipukurau: 256 acres (£B3 18s 6d), Major M. McDonnell, Palmerston North. A social in aid of the Soldiers’ Memorial Church was held in the Empire Hall last night, and the organisers, Mesdames Broad. Sim and Trask, arc to lie commended on the successful result. The winners of the card tourney wore Mrs Kavanagh and Mr Shields, the consolation prizes going to Mrs Strange and Mr Kerr, The bridge trophy was won by Mrs Trask. The evening concluded with an cnjotablo dance.

“Anvhodv who wants to go in for a general election at- the present time should be hanged," stated Sir Joseph Yard emphatically in the House the other night. 'VlMle men are at the front, while their .blood is being spilled for ns. while sorrow is permeating in every home, to talk of a general election at a cost of £IOO,OOO to £150.000 with its incidental disorganising of tlio trade of the Dominion; I esy, without offence, that people who talk of such should he hanged.” At a previous meeting of the Patriotic Society, Mr J. 11. Stevens said he would make enquiries with the object of having the addresses of soldiers supplied with tho names for publication in provincial and country papers. Mr Stevens slated at yestordav afternoon's meeting he had now been informed that this would cost £4U per day extra to supply. He was so astonished that he had decided to refer the matter to Sir Joseph Yard The Society, agreed to this course being taken. A young girl admitted to Mr I. W Frazer, S.M.. in the Auckland Police Court on Wednesday, that she had received £2 and divided the amount with intent to evade stamp dutv. Detective-Sergeant Hammond said that when a customer visited the place where the girl was working, and paid £4. the <rirl mne her two separate receipts, cacti for £l. Mr Singer, for the defendant, said the establishment was closed when the customer called, and defendant was met coinin': downstairs. As the customer would nob consent to having a properly stamped receipt posted, and the defendant had no stamp handy, she gave two separate receipt's. Defendant was fined £1 and ii costs.

Tho Kelvin Grove Ladies:’ Red Cros.l Guild held a -very successful fancy drcs.-t dance in the Kelvin Grove Hall last evening. The. fancy dresses present were ;of thu highest order, and Mrs McDonald had-is task in judging the winners. The’ first lady’s prize was won by ■ Miss M. Gawitij as "Starlight,-”. Mrs Pick being- second as “Mrs McS weency and Twins. A special prize was awarded Baby Peggy Maitland. as “Red Gross nurse.” Mr ■ bporla secured tlic gentleman’s prize as - “Indian Rajah.” while Mr K. l eilden. as a ‘ Gondolier,” was second, Mr Young sang several songs, while Mr Bert Hansel! rendered “Cohen King? his Tailor, which was highly appreciated by all present. Tho music' for the dance was supplied by Mr J. Small,

A good idea of -the camaraderie existing between the padres oi tne various denominations on service at the front was supplied in a brief addrest to the Patriotic Society yesterday by Chaplain-Captain Bergen, who has bceii in' Fiance for some time with the Third and Fourth Battalions of the Rifle Brigade. Tho padres work together for tho general good and welfare of the men as a whole, and a man’s denomination was never asked, but if he were sick or wounded, or wanted assistance of any kind, il was promptly and willingly given by any of their chaplains, irrespective of creed. Mr Bergen said he often visited towns behind the lines and purchased vegetables, chocolate, and cake for some of the Now Zealand troops These little additions to the ordinary rations were very acceptable, and it was with the idea of raising a fund to supply those and other little comforts that - ha was visiting these districts at tho present time. Chaplain-Captain Bergen, who went on. active service with the Third and 'Fourth Battalions of the Rifle Brigade, and who sjwko at tho meeting of the Patriotic Society ‘ yesterday afternoon, was enthusiastic regarding the quality of the New Zealand troops in Franco. When the people here read the glorious deeds of the British troops, they could rest assured that what was said was perfectly true. There were also splendid men there from South Africa, Canada, and other portions of tho Empire; hut, fine men as they were, none were superior to tho New Zealand divisions. When their deeds were recounted in tho papers, it could be taken that no word of praise was too good for our men, and tho people of the Dominion should do all they could to make their life in the trenches as pleasant as jiossible. The padre's generous tribute was warmly applauded by tho meeting. Those who work for our wounded and convalescent soldiers in the big hospitals'at Horne have to deal with niaity pathetic oa-sos. Mr A. L. Haumgart, who is representing the Now Zealand Y.M.C.A. at‘tho No. 1 Now Zealand General Hospital at Hrockenhurst, speaks of one such in a recent report. “The saddest case wo havo yet dealt with.” he calls it. The lad referred has suffered such injury to his eyes that it hj extremely improbable that he will he able to retain In’s sight. He is only 21, hut is full of grit and spirit, and it is pathetic tz> see the eagerness with which ho attends the Y.M.C.A. basket-making class each morning. He is anxious to lose .no time because he knows that tho darkness is ever drawing nearer, and he can sec in tho basket work employment that he can combine after that dreaded time has come. In -pile of the sadness of it, there is, says Mr Baumgarl, great joy in serving such a man a, this —joy in seeing the interest and pleasure he takes in the work, and joy in knowing that lie will he to a very great extent prepared for the blow when it does come.

A well-attended meeting of the ladies of tin; Board of Directors of the Voting Womens Christian Association took place at the Women's National Reserve rooms yesterday morning. Mrs Lionel Abraham presided. A report was received from tlio chairman of the Advisory Hoard explaining the initial gifts that had been given for the purchase of the hostel. Rians were formulated at the suggestion of Miss Birch, who was present at this meeting, to enlist the energies of the girls of tho town to help to raise the required sum of money. Further evidence was given from the experiences of girls emphasising tho need that is felt for the hostel accommodation hero. The house committee discusser! furnishing plans. A communication was received from tho sub-committee of tho National V.W.C.A., recommending the appointment of an experienced hostel secretary. It was agreed to consider the recommendation favourably, and to arrange an interview at an early date. Miss Birch spoke in the highest terms of tho suitability of the house secretary, who had been recommended by the' National 3 .W.C.A. as a woman of ability and popular with girls. She is at v>resent engaged in one of tho Now Zealand hostels.

Real Donegal tweeds in 13oz weight, is unequalled for hard wear, and the Collinghamo suits of this material are specially recommended for farmers’ use. They do not show the dirt, yet look dressy and comfortable. Gollinson and Cunninghame, Ltd., are showing some splendid suits in real Donegal tweeds now during “Collinghame” Suit Meek. See window number s.—Advt.

Expanding trellis is such a boon to sweet pea growers that its low price is popularising its use this season. It expands to 12ft by' 2ft for 5s 6d, to 3ft for 7s 9d. to 4ft for 11s 6d. and to 6ft for tbs 9d; folds into small compass to he ■gored for further use. Stained dark brown prices are 6s lid, 9s, lid,. 13s 6d and 9d. Collitisoo and Son's, Broadway.—Advt.

The income of Mr Harry Ford, (lie American motor car manufacturer, amounts to over £7,000,000 a year. . A keen frost was experienced in Palmerston last'night, and curly, potato crops have suffered considerably as a. result. During Hie discussion on the Public Works Estimates in the House lust evening, Hon. W. Fraser said the. shortage of labour made it impossible to proceed with public works on a large scale, even if money was available. His Department was short handl'd owing to enlistments, but he mas preparing plans for extensive works, which would be undertaken when the war M - as over and our soldiers returned. To be submarined or mined twice in one month lias been the fortune of Mr Howard Mpore, formerly of Wellington, and now an engineer in the I*. and O. service. ’1 he Post states that a further letter written by him to his parents shows that after surviving the mining of the Mongolia off the. Indian coast (in circumstance's recently described) Mr Moore was going Home in another P. and 0. steamer, the Mooltan, when she was blown up in the Mediterranean Sea. two days off Marseilles. 'The rescue work was done by Japanese destroyers. On each occasion Mr Moore lost, all his belongings, including some curios bought in Bombay after the sinking of the Mongolia.

After the two days’ meeting of Seamen’s Union delegates) which terminated _ yesterday morning, it was reported that tho union would have nothing to do with the Arbitration Court, and would therefore not bn officially represented on Monday, when points in ihe Seanicn’s nion’s agreement, with the Shipowners’ Federation will come before tho Court for interpretation. W hat the Union is prepared to do, however, is to discuss the number of seamen to tho watch question at a ronnd-the-tablo conference with the employers, as suggested by the Minister for Marine (lion. G. \V. Bussell).

Precautions against cerebrospinal meningitis. which are being taken in Featherston Camp, include an innovation, so far as New Zealand is concerned. 'This is the inoculation of all patients who go into the camp hospital with nnti-c.s.m. toxin. It has frequently happened, hitherto, that, patients ordered into hospital on account of influenza. and other sickness have developed C.'S.M. symptoms. Since the practice of inoculation was begun, there have no cases of this kind, the few cases of C.S.M. which have bi-en reported recently coming direct from the lines. Contacts with proved cases are, also inoculated, mUIi good results.