Manawatu Herald. SATURDAY, JULY 28, 1906.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 3700, 28 July 1906, Page 2

Manawatu Herald. SATURDAY, JULY 28, 1906.

The result of the rep. match at I,evin to-day should be made known in Foxton about five o’clock. A meeting of the Foxton SubUnion will be held at Haywood’s Hotel to-uight, immediately after the arrival from Levin. Many catches of whitebait are reported lately, and “ first feeds ” are now common. A good season is expected round these parts. Tenders are invited for the removal and re-erection of the old Homestead, Motoa Estate, Foxton. For particulars see advertisement column. Mr Ern. Ball, hairdresser, makes a startling announcement in another column. Haircutting is now 6d, whereas other lines are reduced. Look up the advert. Considerable speculation has been indulged in lately as to who has the right to be called Foxton’s billiard champion. The result has been three important matches this past week, which created enormous enthusiasm from those who love to witness a clever stroke of the cue.

There is a possibility of the electric light being tried at Jupp’si mill this evening. A Hamilton telegram says that Mr Mitchell (late of Foxton) claims the discovery of a new process for the treatment of green flax by chemicals which avoids scutching and paddocking. In our report of the Athletic Club annual meeting in Thursday’s issue, we inadvertently omitted the office of handicapper. Mr Ulic Shannon was elected to the position, from three applicants. There is bound to be a large attendance at the racecourse next Saturday afternoon, when the football game of the season will eventuate between Manawatu and Foxton reps. Admission will be is, and ladies 6d. The kick-off will be at 2.15 sharp. Our representatives were permitted yesterday afternoon to view the working of the first machine at the ropeworks. It is expected that early next week most of the machinery will be in working order, after which due notice will be given in our columns of same. Whilst engaged unloading coal from a boat at the local wharf on Wednesday evening last a man named Lee got badly bruised on the back by being thrown against a truck. Injuries to his ribs were also sustained. We learn he is progressing favourably. Mrs Fox, of Palmerston North, who, with her children, is on a pleasure trip to the Old Country, intends remaining there for some years, and visiting various places of interest in England and on the Continent. She leaves London in July to spend a few months in Cornwall.

Speaking of New Zealand last night, at the Wilson social, Mr Andrew Jonson referred to it as a land of milk and honey. “The only trouble is that in Foxton there is no honey,” said Mr Jonson. “The Council have cut down all the gorse and there is no honey left for the poor bees.” (Laughter). The ordinary triennial visitation of the Foxton Presbyterian Church parishioners will take place next Tuesday, 31st inst. In the evening' at 8 o’clock a congregational meeting will be held in the church, when the Revs. McCully, of Turakina, and Jolly, of Palmerston N. will address the congregation. All are cordially invited. The N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Coy. advertise some good lines in their ordinary Himatangi sale on Monday next at 12 noon. At 1 o’clock they are holding a clearing sale on the property about half-a-mile from the saleyards, of stock, vehicles, etc. This latter sale is on account of Mr C. Groom. A glance at the advertisement should be beneficial to those in want. Councillors generally were not very pleased at last night’s meeting with the present appearance of their new chambers, in course of erection. In reference to same, Cr Coley said people were asking whether it (the building we presume) was there for ornament or to stick bills on. There seems to be a general impression there should have been a top story. Mr J. W. Rough, architect, intends to start business in Foxton. This gentleman has had considerable experience in his line of business, being for four years manager for Mr Peter Walker, of Invercargill. He was also for a term with Mr J. C. Maddison, designer of the Exhibition ; and later with Mr Frame, of Napier. Mr Rough’s address is Purcell street, Foxton.

A glance through the Police Offences Act (says the Wellington “ Post ”) may remind the reader that he has to be careful if he wants to keep out of the prisoners dock. “If a person is found by night having his face blackened or wearing felt or other slippers, or is dressed or otherwise disguised with felonious intent,” he is liable on conviction as “a rogue and a vagabond ” to a term of incarceration “not exceeding one year.” The “ felonious intent ” is a saving clause for the righteous, but it does not preclude arrest in case they are caught in the garb described. It is officially stated in Wellington that there are no papers left by Mr Seddon on the subject of the Federal mail contract. On the other hand, a copy of the reciprocity treaty entered into between Mr Seddon and Mr Deakin, the Commonwealth Premier, is in Wellington, but it will not be produced till next session. It is not published meanwhile, in accordance with the usual practice that tariff changes are not announced till the Legislature make them. It was not convenient when the Legislature met the other day to legislate, hence the non-publi-cation.

For bronchial coughs and colds, Woods’ Great Peppenhint Cure, 1/6 and 2 J per bottle.