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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 3644, 1 May 1906, Page 2

Entries for the Himat-jugi sale next Monday appear to-day. The celebrated picture “ The Light of the World ” attracted hundreds of visitors at Pahnariten t. the Municipal Hall,

This is the Ist of May, and the commencement of the game season. Many parties left over night to go into ca up on duck-shooting expeditions.

Advertisements relating to Census from Messrs Alf. Fraser and 0. E. Shortt, Enumerators of P.mon aud Palmerston North respectively, appear in another column.

Mr Jouson identified the barrel picked up on the beach by Mrs Clemett last week as containing Dutch herrings. These herrings, when they go bad, turn into liquid, Mr Quick, of the Thames, commenced duty at the local telegraph office yes terday morning. Mr Chas, Pollard, letter-carrier, has also returned frpra holiday. Constable Whitehoiise gives notice today that the personal effects and belongings of the late Magnus Johnson will be sold at the rear of the Courthouse at 2 o'clock to morrow afternoon.

The High Commissioner cables: — “ The Hemp market is dull and prices are irregular, caused by heavy arrivals expected. The average price of g. f. a. q. Wellington on spot to-day is £3l 10s; and April-June shipments, £3l per ton.”

The transfer of licenses of the Family and Manawatn Hotels, which were to have been granted yesterday, did not take place, presumably owing to accident, As a result, Mr Laing's movements are uncertain for the present, while Mr Shadbolt does not expect to take over the Manawatu for at least a fortnight. Another tragedy is reported from Palmerston, as occurring on , Saturday, A man named Knowles, who was living away from his wife, went in as arch of her on Saturday, and after a conversation, shot her with a revolver. The lady died as a result, and Knowles offered no resistance to arrest. Deceased had only last Tuesday obtained an order for maintenance.

Nominations close for Mayor of Foxton close at noon to-morrow. It comes to ns that Mr Alex. Speirs is to be nominated. If this be true, well and good, but if not, it behoves townspeople to see to the nomination of some other citizen willing to hold office. We almost feel that we will have to pray to someone or other to fill the Mayoral chair. In conclusion we must have a Mayor. In another column will be found an advertisement announcing the fact that “ For England's Glory ” will be staged by the Levin Dramatic Company at the Public Hall on Thursday next. Nothing but good reports reach us of the Levin combination and we hope to record a full house on Thursday next. Popular prices will be charged, the box clan and day sales, being made at L. Edwards, tobacconist. Horae owners will note that there are two events on the Wednesday afternoon programme of the Winter Show, Palmerston North. The competitions are leaping, for ponies 14 hands and under, to be ridden by boys not over I 5 years. First prize £3, second £2, third £l. Also a maiden hunters competition, first prize £lO, second £5, third £2. For horses that have never won a prize in any jamping competition. Entries close on June sth with Mr J. C. Lane, secretary, Palmerston North. Great interest is being taken in the Clarkson Road Cycle Race, to be run on June 4th. Entry forms are out conraining all particulars. The race will start from Fitzherbert road (Palmerston North) through Linton, Tokomaru, Shannon, to Levin, coach road to Foxton, to Sandou (tram route), to Feilding (via Mount Stuart), to Palmerston North (via Bunnythorne and Boundary road), finishing Boundary road and Rangitikei -street. The whole distance is about 8-5 miles. The entrance fee is fixed at 2s fid. acceptance Is fid entries to close on May 24th with the secretary, Palmerston North, Han j dicaps will be made known on May | 28th. Those Foxton cyclists who are j interested can secure all inforraa'iou , from the local agent. Liberal prizes j have been endowed, and the event should attract large entries. Principal i prizes are:—lst, a Centaur bicycle. . value £2O, and a £5 note ; 2nd, gent's ! silver mounted dressing case, value. £10; ; 3rd, marble clock, value £5 : 4th, set of 1 best quality tyros, value £3. For the ! cyclist registering fastest time a gold medal will be given, while a certificate of merit will be given to all riders doing the distance in Standard time, 64 hours. Amongst the stewards appointed, Foxton representatives include Messrs 0. Austin, J. Gillespie, and £, Sutherland.

For colds la the head and influenza, 1 Woods’ Great Peppermint Care, 1/6 and 2/6 per bottle.

The gale of Saturday night last is said to have been the worst ever experienced in Foxton. One Main street householder thought it advisable to shift bedroom quarters downstairs, whilst the worst damage reported is that of part of Jupp’s new scutching shed, at present in course of erection, being blown down and generally placed out of gear. Several small out-houses were blown over, whilst Mr J. Marsh had a rough drive from Oroua Bridge, on his return from that place after taking the footballers home. The lightning flashes were vivid, whilst most of the buildings in town rocked as if moved by earthquake.

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