The Telephone.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 3700, 4 August 1906, Page 3

The Telephone.

* xN alleged humourous VEIN. Ting-a-ling. Exchange, please put me on tc Palmerston ? Ting-a-ling-a-ling. Yes, Phil, and what news to report? . . Nothing, Billy, except that th< weather has been sharp in th< early mornings of late; also tha the rumble accompanying tin earthquake on Wednesday after noon last is calculated to cause 1 re-action of the sleepy dilemma si far as our citizens are concerned rather than wake them to a sens', of activity. It may be Bill, that the good work of Nash's Teraph Teas and and Dixon’s Punch, re commended by you, has all beet spoilt by the counteraction of the earth-shock. But we are commencing to move somewhat, and 1 firmly believe the new blood _ m have in our midst will keep thing, l *oing. Perhaps you are not aware that Foxton has placed a record texts credit this week, —and, I be lieve, a New Zealand record. A. all events a Provincial District one It came about through the forma tion of an Oddfellows Lodge, when all the big-bug Lodge fellows representing Wanganui Provincia District conducted au installing service here and initiated 52 members into the mysteries of the Order. This is said to be the largest number ever admitted intc any lodge at one service. They have an energetic secretary, and ; hard-working set of officers, so le! us hope they will keep togethe: and not boom and bust. Ihey held a “banket” after their lodge ceremony, and your humble wa i there and enjoyed himself immensely. But, Billy, those Palmerston chaps present did like old Scotch whisky. Nuf said! Nothing new re the river this week. No boats stuck. No complaints. Everything seems to be goiiq smoothly. Even the ropework; got a fair start, and they are crying out for girls, women and boys t< employ. I tell you we are gettinj. more, like a Metropolis every day. Wmour has it that a lot of foreigi capital will find its way here 11 different ways shortly, and we an just the people that are willing tc spend it. Went down and had < look at local electric light plant; in working order recently, and report them in fair order. But then* lights seems to fluctuate too mud for His Rivirince, and I don't wonder at the Burrow Councillor; not “breaking their necks ” to gel the lights installed in the new Chambers. What’s that, Bill ? Yes, that is quite right. I understand a local storekeeper win has always been a very staunch opponent of the “ totalisaty ” ha; placed a young colt in the hand; of a local trainer. Whether he has his mind set on winning tin Ashurst Guineas or Foxton Cuj with this bit of bloodstock I don’t know, but it is generally thought that before nomination day come; round, the level-headed Irishmai will change his mind and elect tc place his charger between the shafts of his grocery cart. More sure return, you know ! What about Bullen ? Yes, Mr ’lll did try to arrange a visit from Frank Bullen, but the sea-man would not take Foxton on. More’s the pity ! However, we may get a visit from Joe Ward directly; that’s what we want, and when he does com? we will make our grievances known. See he has had great receptipns, anc 1 delivered pleasing speeches. Only hope everything comes out alright, and if he does become our bloomin’ Lordly Premier that he won’t forget to give us Foxton fellows a picking of the finance so necessary to bring about our advancement. Say, Billy, when you go jdown to the House of Political chaps, don’t forget to let them know there is such a place as Foxton on the map of New Zealand. Also, let’em know that is where the flax comes from, the place where harbour, river, and general improvements are needed. It may have slipped their memory. I may my we expect to defeat your rep. football team to-morrow; Bill, and if we do, your Rugby Officials will never hear the end of it. So Au Revoir. Ring off. Friday, Aug. 3rd, 1906.

STRAIGHT TO THE POINT.

Mr Alexander Miller, the well-known Wider, of Roslyn, is not lavish with words. He says what he has to say buMifly and to the point. Writing under ■date 19th May, Mr Miller says 1 “ I sufficed from rheumatism in my heel for two months, and was cured by Ilheumo in two or three days. I can recommend it to any one suffering from the same complaint.” It is a volume in a nutshell. Two months’ agony oared in two days ! “ I can recommend U," says Mr Miller, You can believe him. Rheumo is soi l by a.l chemists aid storekeepers at '2/6 and 4/6 per IXtttlet