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Pahiatua Herald, Volume XXI, Issue 5363, 22 February 1916, Page 5

The shooting trophy for competition at St. Peter’s Garden Fete is a beautiful little cup on plinth, and shonld attract a large entry. The cup can be seen in Air Hedges’ window. Entries are to be left with Afr R. V. King. fn support of a proposal in favour ot the closing of hotel bars and club bars during war time, a preliminary inciting of Wellington it zens was held yesterday to Consider the l>est means of fuitbering the movement. A 1 ter some discussion it was decided to Uold a further meeting'on Friday for the purj/ose ot going into details of a scheme to he placed before the public at an early date with a view to securing the co-operation of all classes of the community

As a sequel to an occurrence at the Palmerston North railway station some weeks ago Ellen Fuller was charged before Air Poyntou. S.AI.. at the Alagistrate’s Court yesterday “that she did publish, on January 19th last a statement to the effect: It is always the same with you Britishers. King George is a . When the Kaiser comes he will have the lot of you slaughtered. The Kaiser is my lord .and master.” The ;xt*oused failed to appear or be represented by counsel It was stated that accused was a Norwegian by birth, but had been a resident in the Dominion for forty years. She was 70 years of age. In imposing a penalty of two months' imprisonment His Worship observed that the case was not one for a fine. In was an illustration of gross ingratitude. Accused no doubt was well treated in the British Dominion and enjoyed all the privileges of citizenship. Her utterances in this abominable case was one for severe penalty and showed the necessity for strict dealing. The chairman of the Hukanui School Committee lias donated a prize for the most popular girl in the school, while a trophy for the most popular boy has been presented by Mr F, G. Moore. The local committee of ladies are continuing to make .sandbags, and will welcome assistance from anyone who desires to lend a hand. Men can help with this work as well as women. The Committee will assemble at the Borough Council Chambers at 2 o’clock on Thursday afternoon, and work will be found for as many as are willing to give their services. Cement, and basic slag hags are still being received. Sugar Rigs are not so suitable for the purpose.

Representatives of the Dannevirke local bodies concerned in the Government recruiting scheme resolved, that while regretting the Government dot's not see its way clear to bring in a Military Service Bill, the committee will in the meantime further tho recruiting scheme in every possible w av.

The ‘ ‘ money-saving sale at Carpenter s is doted to close on the 29th inct... and the public are advised not. to miss the opportunity to secure reliable footwoa r at reduced prices. Some of the bargain lots are quoted showing “cut” prices to effect a clea ranee. A -shipment of white canvas shot's jn st lander! is being sold •it sale rates.