Local and General.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 3703, 23 August 1906, Page 2

Local and General.

The Foxtou Tennis Club will officially open its season on Wednesday, Sept. 26th.

Written tenders to close on Tuesday, 28th inst. are invited for painting the Mauawatu Hotel. We acknowledge, with thinks, receipt of a complimentary ticket for the Tennis Club card party and dance.

Mr S. Mcßennon, of Shannon, offers a reward for information that will lead to the recovery of a flat-bottomed boat, painted black, lost during the July floods. The Foxton Borough Council invite tenders for the purchase of the white ’pine timber now lying in the borough yard. Tenders close at 7 p.m. on Monday, 27th inst.

The borough of Eastbourne has petitioned the Government to have the “Sand-drift Act 1903 ” brought into force from the 20th August. The petition has been granted. We beg to acknowledge a flattering reference to the Herald since the new proprietor has taken possession, which appeared in the last issue of the “ Wairarapa Standard.” We thank the editor for his kindly remarks.

Anderson’s new Central Hotel, near the railway station, Palmerston North, offers first-class accommodation for boarders and the travelling public. Foxton visitors to Palmerston will find this hotel conveniently situated and in every way suitable to their requirements.

Farmers interested in potato planting throughout the district would do well to communicate with H. Hepworth, chemist, of Palmerston re the purchase of chemicals for blight eradication. He is prepared to make up parcels to suit customers and will give advice gratis for use of same. We direct attention to his announcement in this issue.

Sufferers from rheumatics who are “sick and tired” of trying other remedies for the relief of their sufferings should not lose hope until a trial of Hepworth’s famous Rheumatic Uniment is made. Mr Hepworth, chemist, of Palmerston North, has made a study of this dread disease and those who have tried it speak in glowing terms of its beneficial results. ' See advt.

One of the most up-to-date Cafe’s in Palmerston is the Cafe Anglais, situate directly opposite the Railway station. It is conducted by Mr F. Edkins. As a caterer he is well-known to the travelling public. The refreshment rooms are clean, well-lighted and commodious and his shilling meals are a revelation. He advertises that he will be pleased to specially cater for visitors from this district.

Our representative had the pleasure the other evening of listening to a practice of the Foxton Glee Party. The voices blended harmoniously and the numbers rehearsed were very delightful and reflected much credit upon the conductor, Mr T, Betty, who, by the way, is not unknown in the musical world of the Wairarapa. We wish the party success and hope the public will have many opportunities of hearing them.

The annual tea and-concert to be held under the auspices of All Saints Sewing Guild will take place in the Town Hall on the evening of August 29th, An excellent concert programme is being arranged and we can promise our readers a real musical treat. Tea will be provided at 6.30 o’clock. The self-sacrificing work of the members of this guild is deserving of general support and we hope this function will be a record one both from a social and financial point of view.

WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS Is a recognised aid to digestion.

•We have pleasure, in informing our readers that <ve have the necessary arrangements IWp stal one of the most up-to-date jobbing plants for high-class printing it has been possible to secure. The department will be placed in charge of a printer whose work i§ held in the highest esteem by the trade throughout the colony. This means a considerable outlay, and we hope the tradespeople throughout the town and district will show their appreciation of the Herald’s enterprise by sending their orders along for execution. The opening .rehearsal of the Foxton Minstrels—who have the football concert in hand—was held last night, and the affair gives promise .of being • a greaf success. A pleasing programme of chorus songs was drafted, and with due attention to rehearsal a successful entertainment should result. We understand Bert. Ingram (professional whistler) and Mr Pickering (a Palmerston baritone) will assist, while the Foxton orchestra and local lady singers will be asked to add their quota to the programme. The concert takes place on Sept. 12 th, the evening of football sports day. All the trophies won during the season will be presented at the concert, which should be a big draw. ... - Avery small audience greeted the Huia Company at the Public Hall on Tuesday night, and as a result the funds of the Seddon Memorial will not be materially benefitted. Still, the programme of hakas and poi dances was much applauded, and the troupe of native ladies and' gentlemen deserve thanks for their perfect exhibition. Mr J. Jillett made a capable stage-manager. After the concert, the hall was cleared, and many were persuaded to join in the pleasure attached to dancing to the sweet strains of music supplied by Mr J. Middleton. At the conclusion, Mr Dan Heagerty suitably thanked those present for their attendance, also the Maoris who were deserving of commendation for interesting themselves in honouring our late Premier. Mr Tatana, who has the in hand, intends to plactjfyr native frieuds before PdrtfSton and Wellington audiences.