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Manawatu Herald, 13 December 1904, Page 2

Pressure of space compels us to hold over an article dealing with the matter of lights, as discussed by the Foxton Borough Council last night, until Thursday next. On leaving on her trip to Wellington this morning the Queen of the South took the scow Magic in tow, and towed her out to sea. The scow's destina. tien is Blenheim.

Nelson, Moate & Co's teas are advertised to-day as being the only refreshing tea sold. The Borough Council notifies elsewhere that Mr Thos. Wanklyn has been appointed ranger for the Borough from ist January, 1905. A valuable freehold property is offered for sale in another column. Full particulars can be obtained on application to Mr R. Moore, solicitor. A arrest was made this afternoon by the Foxton police, and as a result charges are to be heard against the offender for behaving in a violent manner and for using an illegal railway ticket. Mark Perreau has in his window a tasty wedding cake, which is calculated to make all spinisters’ mouths water. We understand the lucky bride to whom this form of wedlock refers is to be united in marriage in a few days. Those desirous of purchasing good flax land should not miss the opportunity oficred them of satisfying their wants by tendering to-night to Charles Robinson, Herrington, Foxton. Advertisement elsewhere.

Some few days ago Blanche, the eldest daughter of Mr W, Walden, sustained severe burns about the body, caused through contact with inflammable matter whilst engaged in cooking. We wish the sufferer a speedy recovery.

Mrs Hussey, of Main Street, notifies the public of Foxton of a specially selected stock of Xmas goods. Persons desirous of getting good cards, presents, etc,, could do worse than give her a Call. The perusal of another column will explain more fully,

The steamers Himitangi and Queen otthe South who had been delayed in port since Saturday last owing to the Severity of the gale which has been blowing, sailed for their respective destinations this morning, the former with a load of stock for Greymouth, and the latter for Wellington.

In reference to a paragraph which appeared in our last issue—a correspondent suggests that the advice tendered by the Christchurch S.M. to a Celestial that it was very expensive to marry white girls might be taken to heart by the white race as well as by the yellow. Whilst tenders were being considered last evening, it was found the deposit was not attached to one. A Councillor present pulled the necessary deposit from his pocket and asked leave to make it good. But the Mayor aad other Councillors objected and the tender was treated as informal. Money does not do everything! A rather queer happening! The “Cheviot News" says:—“Mr Rutherford M.H.R., is distributing his honorarium with a lavish hand. He has already given the sum of £4O to the various school committees {within his electorate for prizes for the best all-round boys and girls in each class in the different schools. He has also donated large sums to the football and athletic clubs, and has not forgotten the churches.”

At one stage of last night’s Council gathering, Cr Coley humourously mentioned that he understood that when a certain member of the Council once got a looting in that body he was going to get waterworks, lights, and, in fact, everything. The bait took the hook, but we rather think the retort of the Mayor proved unwelcome to most Councillors. It was to the effect that if his fellow-councillors were as progressive as the speaker was (the Mayor), these things would soon come to pass. We received a letter yesterday from a correspondent named “Observer," requesting us to commend the recent improvements made in Avenue Road. He concludes by saying, " When sufficient funds are forthcoming there will be another bridge erected and other ruins restored." He is evidently “in the know," but we would point out that, not tor the matter of publication, but for good faith, we expect our correspondents to attach their signatures as well as their nom de plumes. Some Councillors have a meagre Idea of their duty to ratepayers. One of these was present last evening. When a resolution was put with which he did not agree, he politely asked to be excused to leave the meeting. So saying, he moved towards the door, and, unlike Stoessel, who is defending his goal at Port Arthur to the last gasp, refused to consent to “ taking his gruel" from the Mayor. The Mayor’s condemnatory remarks were audaciously ignored, but probably next monthly meeting will give the Mayor a chance to get home on his adversary. However, th°re was a quorm left, who passed the resolution.

The business of Mr E. E. Smith, tailor, of Foxton, has been purchased by Messrs Osborne & Baker (Wellington and Shannon), who intend to fit their newly-found premises up with the best of workmen. We understand they take over the reins of power at New Year time, and should certainly find a good field for their labour. It is rather coincidental that the newcomers should bear names similar to the only other gentlemen engaged in the trade in our midst. Mr Smith’s intention is to settle on a farm at Levin, a property he recently acquired through Messrs Pronse Bros. We wish him every prosperity in his new sphere of life. The matter of lights took up much time of the Council last night. When no tender was received for the position of lamp-lighter, the Council found itself in a. bit of a fix, and many humorous suggestions were put forth. Cr Coley suggested all persons should carry (he 11 usual tallow candle " on dark nights, while others put forth the suggestion that the Mayor and Councillors should take month about. As this only accounted for ten months in the year, the two press representatives present were spoken of as likely to take the other two months on in turn. It came to nothing eventually, other than that new tenders are to be invited. What shall be our fate if none are received we are not in a position to say. Either go without or “ progress.”

A Native wedding took place in the vicinity of Foxton on Saturday last which created unusual interest.

During the voyage of the Medic to Sydney, George Pounell, who was returning to New Zealand, succumbed to pnuemonia. In parts of Australia, where the average rainfall is not more than 10 inches, a square mile of land will support only Bor 9 sheep. In Buenos Ayres, the same area, with 34 inches of rain, supports 2560 sheep. On Sunday night the firebcll rang out aloud, with the result that not a few turned out to witness the conflagration, which proved to be nothing more than the burning of a heap ot rubbish in Russell Street. Murray, of Auckland, one of the selectors of the New Zealand Football team for England, has resigned, and Mr Alf. Bayly, of Taranaki, is being asked to fill the vacancy. The selection will be announced during the first week in January. The Agent-General c tbles" Hemp market quiet hut firm. Price of New Zealand hemp good fair Wellington grade on spot to-day is £3l 10s per ton; January to March shipments £3l 10s; price of Manila hemp fair current grade on spot to day is £4l 10s." The Rev, James McWilliant, Maori Missionary, preached at Evensong at All Saints Church on bvinday. He had also two services at the Motuiti pa during the day. It is thirty-five years since Mr McWilliam first made acquaintance with Foxton as missionary to the Maoris, working from CHaki a? headquarters. At Sydney the Divorce and Full Colltts fefased to gfatlU diVOrfle On the ground that a man who suspected his wife of adultery was guilty of connivance in watching her with a view to detecting further acts of adultery. The High Court has now decided that this did nqt constitute Connivance and the applicant was entitled to a divorce. A strange disappearance has occurred at Edinburgh. A young lady attendant of a tea-room was engaged to be married to an English officer’s servanti The latter forwarded his savings, amounting to over £IOO, to make preparations for the wedding day. The bride went out to do her shopping two days before the wedding and did not return. Jewellery is an article that finds favour among Xmas present seekers. The best of jewellery, from brooches to wedding-rings, dan be purchased at O’Conndr « Tydeman's, Palmerston North, where satisfaction is gauranteed to even the most vain. A glance at their advertisement cannot fail to satisfy. It should be borne in mind they are the leading North Island jewellers, and that their terms are moderate. At a meeting of the New Zealand Rugby Union at Wellington, a statement was presented by the treasurer which showed that the net profits on the tour of the English team in New Zealand amounted to over £3,000, the New Zealand Union's share being £1,200. It was decided to send the New Zealand team Home by the direct route, leaving in the middle of July. The allowance for each player has been fixed at 3s per day. No trainer is to be sent. Probably a match or two will be played in Sydney before the team leaves the colonies.

Many picturesque incidents of the battlefield before Mukden are being related in St. Petersburg. While the battle was at its height a wounded Russian officer and a handtul of wounded men reporte 1 themselves to the general in command. The general stormed at them: “ How dare you leave your men at such a moment ? Back with you at once. Where is your regiment ?" “ Here, sir," replied the officer. “ What, is that all ?” the general exclaimed in horror. "Yes, sir, that is all.” The excruciating aus from corn bunions, or chilblains m.+y be avoided by, a free asip ic*tion of Ch-m ierlain’s Pain bvlm. For sale by all dealers. The SobatcK or imiriy cause the loss of a imbor even death when blood poisoning results from the injury. AU danger of this may be avoided, however, by promptly applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm. It is an antiseptic and unequalled as a quick hea ing liniment for cuts, bruises and burns. For sale by all dealers. The Deaf Hear.—No 494 of Tht Ulmtrated World of 626, Chiswick High Road, London, W., England, contains a description of a Remarkable Cure for Deafness and Head Noises which may be arried out at the patient's home, and which is said to bo a certain cure. This number will be sent free to any deaf person sending their address to the Editor.