PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. Fortieth Year of Publication. ESTABLISHED 1875. Manawatu Daily Times. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28,1915

Manawatu Times, Volume XL, Issue 13210, 29 September 1915, Page 4

PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. Fortieth Year of Publication. ESTABLISHED 1875. Manawatu Daily Times. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28,1915

THE cable news shows that the great smashing effort against the enemy has at last begun. The policy of the" war of attrition" has now reached the stage at which the wearing down is sufficient to enable the aggressive to take place. The Russians have begun •to smash the enemy on the eastern front, and now the Allies are striking him hard from the other side, while Italy is getting in her work from the south, and the task of forcing the Dardanelles is nearing completion. It is noticeable that both on the eastern and western fronts a very large number of prisoners are being taken, which seems to indicate that the unfortunate Germans are not unwilling to escape from the domination of the Prussians. If the censor allows it to come through we ought to have some stirring news within the next few days.

IN the "Story of the Nations" we find some references to the Goths which show that their descendants have not altered their nature throughput the centuries, but arc still as dangerous to humanity and civilisation. Among other things related of fhcm is that "the one great reproach th« Roman writers bring against them is that of faithlessness to their treaties," which irresistibly reminds us of "the

scrap of paper" incident of modern times. Then, again, "in the first fittsh of victory they were sometimes terribly cruel,'' and the atrocities recently perpetrated were quite in accord with this statement. Yfct again. "Durthese fifteen yeajs (253 to 268 A.D.) the history of the Gotis is a frightful Story of cruel massacres, and the destruction and plunder of wealthy and beautiful cities." "Remember Louvain!" Among other deeds of wanton devastation they burnt the magnificent temple of "Diana of the Ephesians," one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, and "Athens, which had given birth to the finest Ipoetry, philosophy and art that the M-orld had ever known, became the plunder of barbarian pirates."

London reports the arrival of the .liners Ruahine, Tongariro and Delphic. Hawera reports that James Parrish, farmer, of Whakamara, committed suicide yesterday morning by hanging.

The Federal Executive Council has passed an ordinance nationalising the liquor supply in the Northern Territory from Ist Octotvf. Wellington last night reported that the Manuka from Sydney was not ex(peeted till late and would not communicate with the shore till this morning.

The Associated Racing Clubs in New South Wales have offered to pay Government /£2OO for each of the 12 days racing in the year, provided racing days are not curtailed. At \the meeting of the Dominion Canary Specialists' Club in Wellington, Mr C. Purton, of Palmerston North, was elected a patron, and Mr W. Inkpen a vice-president. At an inquest at Wanganui on Corpl. Claude Comyns, found dead -on the railway line, a verdict of found dead was returned, deceased having apparently fallen from the late train on Saturday night.

Those taking paft in the Patriotic Society Pantomime "Dick Whitting,ton" are reminded that the juveniles will practice this afternoon at 4 p.m. and adults at 7.30 at the Band-room. A meeting of the committee will be held at 7 p.m.

Several applications have-been received at Manawatu A. and P. Association Offices for space for stalls in connection with All Nations 'Fair. It is expected that the whole of 'the; space.allotted by the Association for stalls will be taken up this week by various Patriotic Societies in Palmerston and surrounding districts. The Board of Governors of Canterbury College adopted a number of proposals for free tuition and help to those children whose fathers or brothers have been killed or totally disabled in the pre3ent war. In a number of cases the . children will be granted .financial aid yearly for the purchase of books, etc.

At Palmerston Police Court yesterday before Mr Poynton, S.M., Thomas Dwyer and George Hall were tsharged with the theft of a portmanteau valued at £lO from Palmerston railway station, and on the application of the police were remanded until Monday next. Jas. Sherring, a second offender for drunkenness, was fined 10s. Edward Leydon, aged '<so, met his death in a tragic manner on Saturday /norning last. When fairly on the 1 Mataroa bridge the driver of the 6.10 train from Taihape noticed Leydon some distance ahead on the bridge with his back turned to ;the oncoming locom trve. Before the train could be brought to a standstill the engine struck the old man squarely, knocking him from the structure to the river beilow. When picked up Leydon was 'quite dead, having sustained two broken legs and other injuries. Dun idin reports that at?the inquest on the remains found at Purakanui on Saturday the body could not be identified, but the evidence given led to the belief that the remains were those of Alfred Arthur Austin, an assistant chemist, who disappeared on 16th May, 1914. Austin was a married man, living in South Dunpdin, and the last seen of him was at Port Chalmers on Saturday evening. He had a crib at Waitati. The Coroner returned a verdict that the remains were those of Alfred Austin, antfthat he flied some time in 1914.

At Campbell street school 011 Monday, Dominion Day was celebrated by carrying out a programme as arranged by the Education Board, lessons being given on the geographical and historical features of the Dominion. .Corporal A. Gray, a great friend of [the late Lieutenaut J. H. Gray, visitled the school and gave a lecture to ! the senior pupils on the landing of the New Zealanders and Australians at the Dardanelles. The address was very interesting and instructive. The school flag was dipped while the roll of. honour of old pupils who had died for their country was read. The matron of All Saints ' Children's Home desires to acknowledge the following gifts: Clothing, fruit, vegetables, cakes, dripping, sweets, eggs, and meat, Mesdames L. Abraham, :Porritt, Lyons, Akers, McNair, Benian, Monrad, Amos, Warburton, Thompson, Perrett, Outram, McDonald, Blakiston, Relph, Harper, Watson, Metcailf, McHardy, Strang, Keeble; I 'Priestly, Pasley, Nichols, Fitzherbert, Addison, and parcel from "A Friend," Rongotea, also Messrs Hankins, Keeble, Ellis, Martin, Nichols, Akers, Monro, Mounsey, Ashworth, Dustin. Guy, Cobb A. Palmer, Butzbach, Grey, Manawatu Meat Company, Excelsior Meat Company, Patriotic Ladies' Committee, All Saints', Presbyterian, and Baptist Guild, Girls' High School, Newbury. Shannon, Linton. Opinaki, Fending.' Wotfflville, and Butchers', Hotel Employees' Committees, Masonic Lodge, Working Men's Club, Collinson and Cunninghame. A Friend (per Miss Outram). Whitehead Bros., Alexandra Tea Rooms. Potatoes, Messrs Webb. Piggott. Callison, Cookslev. Matterson, Wvcherley, Burchell, and Martin. Gifts of dripping !iml vegetables are badly needed at the Home.

A pair of Milirurv Hair Brushes would be just the thing to send your friend : 1+ the fron* for a Christmas gift. The C. M. Ross Co., Ltd . has a good line in cbonv finish, with good quality bristles, at 3/11 per nair. They have a nic collection of Hair and Clothes Brushes at moderate prices. EVERY MORNrNG. At 10.30. a cup of Beef Tea, made from fresh meat, not from essence. CHILDS' COMMERCIAL HOTEL.

The Premier stated yesterday that he hoped to bring the session to a close about the middle of next week. At the afternoon -sitting several Bills were advanced a stage.

The Salvation Army throughout New Zealand a*rß this Week conducting their annual self-denial appeal. The soldiers of the local corps will be doing a house to house canvas and they hope that everyone will, in spite of all the demands made upon the public purse, treat the collectors for the selfdenial appeal well. Their works of mercy are too well-known to enlarge on them here. Over £19,000 was rais ed in the Dominion f/r the self-denial appeal last. year. The local corps raised some £4OO. .The officer in charge has waited on some of the leading citizens of Palmerston North and received a good deal of encouragement. The members of the local/ corps are expecting last year's figures to be reached.