The Herald. PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1916. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Pahiatua Herald, Volume XXI, Issue 5359, 17 February 1916, Page 4

The Herald. PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1916. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A .social and dance will be held in the Kornni Hall to-morrow evening.

The following have registered for active serviceS. B. Cor, Makuri, Infantry; A. G. Smith, Makuri, Infantry.

Further donations of trophies and cash have been received by the offiotol icolloctor. Mr ,T. Gibbons, for the children’s swimming carnival next Wednesday, as follows: Trophios : Pringle, I). McTnggurt, 0. Johnson, W. Grinlinton, .1. W. Mills Matthews Bros. Cash : I*. Thomson ss, W. Mun ns os.

A sheep fair is to he hold by Messrs Abraham an<l Williuns in Pnhiatua on the 28th inst. AH of the sheep are locally bred; and have the reputation ol doing well wherever they are taken. A conveyance will meet the first morning train, from Palmerston North at Woodville and convey clients t/> Pohiatun, returning in time to catch the evening trains hack. A largely-attended special meeting of the (hmmru members of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants unanimously resolved: ‘‘We consider that, owing to the abnormal increase in the cost of living, the Govern merit should be asked to take immediate steps to cope with the same; failing this, nothing less thinn 2s per day be 'ddTii:<n<|of |; othlerrotf|so tftlrt exeontive he asked to take immediate and drastic action.”

What a. Splash ! Reduced prices for men’s bathing costumes We ('nn still supply bathing caps and gmvns for Indies. Sale prices at TUvans’, "The OentrC.”

The Hukanui school picnic will be held to-morrow.

Corporal John Word era, of the New Zealand Medical Corps and formerly of Pahiatua, has been admitted to the Pont de Koubbeih. Hospital Egypt. The residents of Mangarama are tendering a welcome-home social to Private E. Hunt, who recently returned from the Dardanelles, in the Mnngarama schoolroom to-morrow evening. A large gathering: is anticipated. Hie proceeds from the function will be handed to Private Hunt. A trophy lias been given to St. Peter’s Fete Committee for the minia-

ture shooting on the evening of tin

fete. The entrance fee has been fixed at Is 6d .while the conditions are five shots with compulsory sighter. Ammunition will be supplied free. The nominations are to be left with Mr R. V. King. A motor collision occurred opposite the Willow bank Boardinghouse yesterday. Cars driven by Messrs Keddcll ('Pahiatua) and Jensen (Wanganui) were proceeding in opposite directions. Mr Keddell was rounding the corner at the junction of Albert street and Mangahao load, while Mr Jensen was going towards the railway station. The cars received some damage, hut the occupants escaped unhurt. Great preparations are being made by the Hukanui Sports Committee to ensure the success of the Hukanui sports on March Bth.' The principal event is the president’s challenge cup hunters’ competition, the first prize money, in addition to the silver cup, which has to be won twice in succession, or three times at intervals, is £ls. It is expected that this event will be well contested. Nomination's for the principal events close with the secretary Mr N. Ranger, on the 23rd inst. The programme is published.

A parade of four hundred troopers from the Trentham camp took the place of the live stock jwrade at the Masterton show yesterday afternoon, and they made an imposing spectacle. The Minister of Defence was present, and the occasion was taken to hand Private Frank O’Connor, of Masterton, the Distinguished Conduct Medal won by him in the Dardanelles. The recipient of the honour was greeted with a deafening ovation. The Featherston Military Band and the Caledonian Pipe Band were in attendance and provided excellent musk*. Last season, Mr T. Shields, of Wellington, the well-known swimmer, visited Pahiatua and made arrangements to attend the swimming carnival and give exhibitions of fancy

swimming, diving and lj* e-saving. Unfortunately Mr Shields took ill and was unable to make the second visit. This season, however, Air SheiltL- has agreed to come up and give exhibitions*at the children’s swimming carnival on Wednesday afternoon. As Mr Shields is an expert and enthusiastic swimmer and diver, the exhibition should be well worth witnessing from an educational standpoint. No charge will lie made for admission to the baths. The case was heard at the Alagistrate's Court. Palmerston North, of

Roy Hook (Mr Junes) v. 8. Bluett (Air MeSherry), claim £3O, general damages, and £9 7s, special damages as the result of a collision wtli a motor car driven by defendant. The plaintiff alleged that he was on his right side of the road, riding a push bicycle, when defendant, through careless driving, ran into him. damaged his bicycle, and injured the plaintiff. .liter hearing the evidence from a number of witnesses on each side, the Magistrate gave judgment for the plaintiff for £3O. with costs. £7 lls Bd.

Formers and othens will be interested in a public trial to be given of Rae’s Patent Rotary Harrow, on Saturday next in Mr Robinson's paddock on the Main road, beyond the Hospital. The harrows, a Ctiristehlunch invention., are quiet new to this district. They revolve right or left, or pull straight out like the ordinary harrows, by means of a lever, and it is claimed by the patentee that one stroke with these harrows is equal to tour strokes v of the ordinary tine harrows, as they cannot choke no matter how rough the soil may be. The barrows revolve thus breaking up the furrows, levelling the soil, and leaving all “twitch” and rubbish on top. One stroke of the two-finrsw harrows covers 6 feet.

Weather conditions were ideal for “People’s Day” at the Masterton Show yesterday, and visitors were present from all parts of the surrounding districts, including a largo representation from Pahiatua. and it is estimated thrt attendance rftadied ten thousand. The roads leading to the .Solway grounds were simply lined with motor vehicles, and the u ggregnte collection of cars was amazing, particularly to anyone acquainted with the means of locomotion to Ajfasterton’s agricultural festival of a few veers hack. The grounds are superb for picnic parties, and it. was noticeable yesterday that the public preferred the coolness of the bush to an inspection of the stock exhibits in the boiling sun.

A representn tive meeting of members of local bodies of the Wanganui district was held last night to discuss the Recruiting Board’s circular. On the motion of the Mavor, jt was unanimously resolred: “'That t(his meeting is of opinion that the exigencies of the military situation demand greater efforts! than ean be obtained, by military service and that, if satisfactory results be not achieved under the present scheme urges the Government to follow the lead of Great. Britain and cstnhish Some form ol compulsory service in the Dominion." A second motion hy Mr W. A. \eiteh. M.P., that wealth ami war pro{»erties he taxed on a graduated scale to meet the cost of the war, was also unanimously carried. Tt. was decided in the interim to n.se all efforts to stimulate recruiting.

Men. How about those}' White soft shirts, nil sizes. As 11 <1 each; large hankies. 3 for Is. Reductions on aU underwear, pyjamas." socks, etc., etc. - Tlio Sale, Evans, The Centre. Ensure yourself against raids by procuring a. bottle of LongmQre’s Tnfluonxa.Remedy. Tt. will speedily remove the ca.iise. and is a real boon in the home. Price 2s fid.- 1, W. Long, more. Chemist. Pnhintnn.

Alasterton is in the throes of w Queen Carnival and supporters of candidates were active at the show yesterday with art union tickets .and side-show attractions. In addition there were collection boxes for Red Gross work and sellers cut tickets for art unions from Dannevirke and Hastings. If persistency counts and expenses are not overwhelming very large sums should be collected for the many patriotic schemes. In the saddle horse classes at the Alasterton show yesterday local residents secured some of the prize money. Air D. AlcUaggan secured two second awards, while Mr Nolan Bicknell s Poliuta was awarded second prize in the consolation jumping competition. The champion jumping competition was won by Air id. Hassell's Alicky Free. Air Howard Booth’s Lonely was awarded the chac/pion>hip lor the best on the - grcJind. The fortnightly meeting <4? The Foresters’ Lodge was held on Tu©Sclav evening, the C.R., Bro. T. Paget presiding. The balance-sheet was read and showed the Lodge to be in a very satisfactory financial state, lhe value of property and accumulated funds is set down at over £4OOO, and there is a membership of I<>£ Alariy members have responded to the • all of Empire and are at the front. It was reported that two members were on the sick list.

Air E A. Shrimpton, District Telegraph Engineer, who came through to Pahiatua from Pongaroa last night, ‘transacted -onie departmental business whilst at the latter place, the Pongaroa people wanting additional telephonic service between the township and Pahiatua. and also between Pongaroa and Eketaliuna. but owing to the prohibitive cost of material at present ,it is not likely that the works will be (carried out. Additional parte lines, however, are being installed, at. Pongaroa. where the surrounding country is getting linked up by the telephone. The death occurred yesterday aif ter noon of- Mr E. J. Gothwrd, solicitor, of Wqpdville. Deceased was a well known resident of the district, where he practised his profession for about thirty years, and was identified with various public institutions. He was secretary of the Woodvilie Jockey Club, and he also held up to the time of his death the position of District Coroner. He recently had a severe attack of illness, and his death, although not unexpected, will be much regretted by a wide circle of friends and acquaintances by whom he was highly respected. Deceased was a.very popular and competent sporting official, alhd will be missed by tollowers of the- turf. He was of a kindly hearted and generous disposition. When the news of Air Gothard's death became known at the Woods' 1 11 e Jockey Club’s race meeting yesterday, the Woodville Band played “The Garland of Flowers,” as a mark of respect to the late gentleman, and the officials and jockeys wore badgee, while feeling reference to the deceased was made by the President (Mr S. Bolton).