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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLII, Issue 1018, 10 November 1917, Page 4

At tlio Poling Court this morning, before Mr W . G. K. Kemick. S.M.. Thomas lorpy was charged with being found drunk "’l'ih> in charge of a horse and trap. Constable Boyne stated that defendant took a florae and trap from outside the Occidental Itotel yesterday and drove down Fitzherl>evt .street at a gallop. There was no appearance of Torpy, and he was convicted and fined £)3. Frederick Craig, a second offender again.-d the laws of sobrictv, was convicted and fined 20s. Buy your dinner sets now and save money; all the latest shapes and patterns just arrived. For prices see onr advt. I Watson Bros., P.X.-' Advt.

America, lias started over a million gat ■ dens to produce food. In view of the great scarcity of onions, a farmer of the Mohuka (Wairoa) district has planted a crop of eight acres.

Tho Patriotic Shop Committee announce, a sausage roll competition, entries tor which close at noon on Thursday next. First and second prizes will be given. With five silver ribs, a silver plate in his h-ad a gla.s s eve, and bullet wounds in (tie neck’ hack, anil face, a withered arm, and a shoulder wound, Lieutenant V.. Kennedy, of Gobram, has been nursed back to pie by his sweetheart.

The Women’s National Reserve was tho subject of a few complimentary remarks at yesterday’s meeting of the Patriotic Society for their voluntary labours in under-t-ikin-r the catering at the recent welcome borne” social to returned soldiers, and a motion cf appreciation was passed to them. \ number of the 33rd Reinforcements paWd through Palmerston North yesterday on their final leave. Judging by the stamp of these men there is very little, it any, difference in physique when compared with previous reinforcement drafts. As a matter of fact, the “Thirty-thirds” are said to he a splendid body of men. 'The An/ac Club, situated at the corner of Cuba and George streets, is rapidly approaching completion. Mr D. Pringle stated at The Patriotic Society’s meeting yesterday that the building would be finished in three weeks’ time, and would be ready for occupation in a month. Tho committee would be pleased to receive gifts of pictures, etc., for decorative purposes. An unusual sight for these times in the Jitipe of three stacks of oats may he seen in a paddock on the south side of Masterton. When the ruling prices for chaff are consider***! it occasions some surprise- that Gate should he lying in stack from last season. especially as the quality is bound to deteriorate through the ravages of mice and stress of weather.

Tho latest- statistical rot urns disclose tho interesting fact that the female population is now. for the first time in the history of tho Dominion, greater than the male population. This is. of course, due to the exodus of so many thousands of men on active all, the females number 550,688, as against, 549.895 males-. Prior to (he war. and as far hack as 1856, the male population had a lead of approximately 50,000. A distressing accident occurred at- Mania, near .Masterten, on Thursday afternoon, when the son of Mr and Airs 'l'. 11. Rutherford, .aged 18 months, was drowned in a water-raws. While his mother was feeding tho fowls, the child strayed away to another part of the yard, and a little later was found lying face downwards in a water race. Iho race”was only two fe t deep and was netted off except at a cros-mg leading to the fowl run.

A “Standard” reporter Was informed this we ok that the system of training for the Cl in on in camp at Foatherston has proved very satisfactory, and all are showing marked improvement in health. One company in this section is reported to be unite as smart as many trained troops in the reinforcement drafts. Regular food, outdoor exercises, and plenty of fresh air are working an improve* ment beyond expectation.

Several Swiss newspapers protest against the avalanche of matrimonial circulars which are now arriving in Switzerland from German agencies. The German girls advertising for husbands usually declare that owing to the absence from fecial life of eligible men, “they are comp led to seek home-makers through the agency of publicity.” Most of the woidd-b<* wivis, significantly enough, ex. press a willingness to leave the Fatherland and settle in Switzerland.

The “freak” (sav; Mellvounn Punch) who wore a purple silk stocking and a purple suede shoe, on one foot, and an emerald green shoe, with hose to match, on the other, at the races on Fight Hours’ Hay, was almost mobbed by the holiday crowd, and had to take refuge in a cab to hide her discomfort. Fortunately the “freak” was alone in her choice of two distinct colouiings for her understandings, and therefore was glad to got home and hide herself.

An uncommon moth dashed itself against the windows of the lighthouse at Akaroa. a few days ago. On the upper surface of its wings, there is a peculiar metallic sheen, changing from steel blue to grey. Tha upper surface is bright orange, and tho wings are marked with black. The moth is unlike any of the coloured figures in Mr G. V. Hudson's “Moths and butterflies of New Zealand,” and apparently is a stranger to this Dominion. The specimen has been sent to Canterbury Museum.

A sailor who had caused trouble on his ship came before Mr F. V. Frazer, S.M., at Auckland on Thursday on a charge of refusing to obey lawful commands. Among other things it was mentioned (says the Star) that when the man was put on the job of chipping the rust and paint he sketched out the letters “I.WAV.” After further evidence had been given of the man's refusal to work, the man was put in the box, and the Magistrate asked him if he knew that “I.WAV.” was usually interpreted “1 won't" work.” “It means a lot of things,” replied the seaman. “I won’t whistle,’’ and other things.

A very large audience assembled at tire Opera House last night, when Messrs J. and X. Tail’s New Comedy Company presented “Turn to the Right.” The play unfolds the story of a man, who, fallen on evil days, was imprisoned for a crime which ho thought. h<> committed when drunk. The sentimental passages in the piece appeal- d to the audience fully as much as the comedy, and interwoven as they were, made the play altogether a delightful'one. Messrs John Junior and Stapleton Kent pleased the audience immensely, while Mr Richardson made a good hero. Miss Lizette Parkea was charming in her part. The scenery was a feature of the play. The company returns here on the 29th

Some time ago a handsome flag was made by the firm of P. Robert and presented to the Patriotic Society for disposal for patriotic purposes, it was disposed of accordingly and returned a large sum of money, being finally won by a private citizen. It was recently purchased by Metises J. Linklatcr, H. Akers, T. R. llodder, J. Balstllie, E. Akers, W, Brophy, F, A. Bates, A. Seifert, and J. H. Stevens, and these gentlemen wrote to the Patriotic Society yesterday stating that they wished to present the banner to the Anzac Club for the use of that institution, and desired that it be conveyed to the club with their beet wishes. Ihe gift was acknowledged by a unanimous vote of thanks by the Society. Tho flag is an artistic piece "of work, arid should prove a most welcome and appreciative gift to the club.

The generous action of the Anzac Club in entertaining each month tho district draft of troops in Palmerston the night previous to their entraining for camp has earned many appreciative tributes. The latest one comes from the Wanganui Patriotic Association, and was read at yesterday’s meeting of the local Patriotic Society. “At the last meeting of my Association,” the secretary stated, “a letter was received from Captain Dixon. Commander Group 20, Wanganui, who had recently visited Pulnieiston North, notifying us o'f the hospitable treatment given by vour club to the reinforcements from our* district who stay overnight, and 1 have been instructed by my committee to convey to you their thanks for the treatment that von' have extended to our boys, which has'been greatly appreciated by my Association. When our drafts assembled here, we entertained them on the night, before their departure, and now your club are so doing, my Association wishes you to accept the enclosed cheque of £2O to go towards vour entertainment fund. Wuli best wishes.” The letter was received with applause, and it was decided to write and thank tho donors for iheir gift. 'larantulle was specially designed for dainty underwear, and stands unequalled at the price to-day. Made in 40in widths, it cuts to advantage. In three weights; standard Is 3d, fine Is 6<l, and superfine ,p , . a y ar n. From, the same looms as lobralco. Cull in or write for patterns to Colljnson and Cunninghanie, Ltd., Broadway, Palmerston North.—-Ad\ t. Get right after the flies these early summer days! One flv in November becomes the ancestor of‘half a million in the succeeding six months. Kill one today and you kill half a million prospective i °zj D u ais >’ killers last for months, Is 5d each. Fly powder sprinkled about the room kills and disperses flies, Is packet. Balloon fly traps will cajch thousands, Is 9d each at Collinson and Son’s, Broadway.— Advt. Cheerful, thrifty, winsome, housewives have been quick to recognise the superior- | k v <., r Golden Rule” soap and “No Rubbmg Laundry Help for domestic purposes, Watsou Bios., Ltd.,—Advt,

A Melbourne cable message received tliie morning states tliat the Federal Cabinet has altered the Referendum Polling Day to December 20th.

Another draft of troops is due to leave for camp next week, and the Mayor stated at the Patriotic Society yesterday that the usual send-o)V would take place on Wednesday evening next. Although deer are plentiful in the Tararuas, the “heads” are reported as Wing poor. It is in consequence of this that a “thinning-out” process is Ixiing carried out (says the Otaki Mail). A farmer at Valetta, who has a largo family, states, that ho has discovered a scheme to provide cheap repairs for their boots, says the Ashburton Guardian. He is utilising discarded motor tyres instead of leather for half soles and states that the sub. (itituto is both economical and satisfactory. The identity of the corpse found in .the Manawatu river, on October 20th, Q still a mystery. At the adjourned inquest, this morning, the District Coroner, Mr \\. G. K. Kenrick, S.M., passed a verdict that the deceased, a person unknown, met ids death bv drowning.

Advice has been received that Captain j 15, Mine, M.P., has been wounded. Captain ilino is serving with the New Zealand Mounted Rifles, and he is therefore in the Palestine theatre of the war. It is reported that ho has suffered a gunshot wound in the chest, hut there are no particulars as to the severity of the wound.

The Mayoress lias received the following articles for her Patriotic Committee, which she desires to acknowledge From Newbury Sewing Guild, per L. Lovelock, secretary; 12 flannel.shirts, 5 sets pyjamas, 8 Ixiliiclavas, 18 pairs socks, 16 handkerchiefs, 1 pair mittens, 2 pairs bed socks; from the Tiakitahuna and Rarer© Sowing Guild: 17 pairs pyjamas, 11 flannels, 20 handkerchiefs, 1 pair bed socks, 3 pairs socks. Mr F. T. 1 toys, the recently appointed director of meat, supplies for New Zealand, started us a cadet in the Nelson Bros. Tomoana Freezing Works. When (he firm took over the Ocean Beach Works ho was appointed manager there till 1908. when ho became Dunedin manager for Messrs J. G. Ward and Co. He continued in this position for about two years, when lie came to Napier as manager for Messrs J, J. Niven and Co., with whom lie stayed for about eighteen months, leaving to ‘take up the secretaryship of the Christchurch Meat Company. He went to England some years ago as representative of the company, and has continued in that position since. He is a brother-in-law to Sir J. G. Ward. Memories of the milling days in Dannevirko are revived by iho announcement in the casualty lists of the death in action in France, on October 10th, of Sergeant Herbert Ellis (says the News). The late Sergt. Ellis, with his brother, Mr Arthur Ellis, was a well-known and popular worker at different sawmiHg in this distinct, but being desirous of a more advantageous career, he volunteered and was accepted for the Royal New. He served his time on different. British warships, but after completing his time New Zealand! again appealed to him, and he retired from the Navy. Ho settled in North Canterbury, where lie engaged in farming. On the outbreak of war immediately again volunteered for the Navy, but was informed that the Admiralty _ was not accepting volunteers. He then enlisted with the New Zealand Expeditionary Force, and left with the 13th Reinforcements.

Our Wellington, special correspondent states: —The Government Statistician has earned up to September last his comparison of the percentage of increases in the prices of essential foodstuffs in the main centresof New Zealand. Wellington again makes a bad showing. The percentage, of increases in the prices of groceries, dairy produce and meat since the outbreak of war have been 30.84 in Wellington, 29.27 in Christchurch, 28.69 in Dunedin, and 24.86 in Auckland. Palmerston North manages 1o show the biggest percentage for the < whole Dominion, owing to a 50 per cent rise m meat prices and 40 per cent advance in dairy prices. Blenheim, with a total increase of 19.40 per cent for the three groups and Nelson with 19.97 per cent, are at the other end of the list. r lhese_ figures are deceptive in some respects. It is obvious-. for example, that Palmerston North occupies its apparently unfavourable position. not because it is the most expensive town in New Zealand in which to live, hut because it held a particularly good position before the war. _ It has suffered from a levelling up of prices.