Local and General

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 3709, 8 September 1906, Page 2

Local and General

. - -♦ Mr Jupp advertises for flaxcutters. A lawn mower almost new, is advertised for sale. The ordinary meeting of the Borough Council will take place on Monday evening. Wellington reps, defeated Taranaki reps, last Thursday at New Plymouth by 14 points to 6. At Wairoa on Thursday. Jchn Anderson, a bushfeller at Tahaenui, near Nuhaka, committed suicide by shooting himself. The ordinary meeting of the local Masonic Bodge was held last night. Visiting brethren were present from Rongotea, Palmerston, and elsewhere.

A public meeting is convened by the Mayor to be held in the Masonic Hall, on Thursday next, 13th inst, at 8 p.m. to discuss the loan proposals.

During the present week the wharf and railway yards have presented a very animated appearance. Shipping has been Very brisk and the local stationmaster and staff have had a very busy time. Whitcombe and Tombs, Ltd., announce that they will publish in November a biography of the late Right Plon. R. J. Secidon (with a history of the Liberal party in New Zealand) by Mr James Drummond and Mr James Plight. The September number of “Progress ” just to hand, contains a highly interesting article by Mr F. T. Bullen, on the progress of New Zealand’s mercantile marine, illustrated with pictures of some of the most notable vessels that have been and are employed in the New Zealand trade.

The officers, times of starting the different events, and referees for the football sports on Wednesday next will be arranged at a meeting of the Sub-Union called for the purpose at Haywood’s Hotel on Monday night at 7.30. A Wanganui telegram states that as the result of a meeting on Wednesday night, W. Webb would cable to J. Stanbury, accepting the challenge to row him on the Wanganui River, on Boxing Day, for a-side.

In a replace advertisement over the leader Messrs Watchorn. Stiles and Co., make special mention of a large shipment of linoleums now landed, which comprise all the latest designs at fine prices. The firm are also making a special display of French millinery, lady’s ready to wear hats, &c.

Speaking on the Totalisator Abolition Bill in the House on Thursday, Mr A. L. D. Fraser maintained that the objection was not to the machine but to the certain class of irresponsible individuals it bred —“guessers,” who did no work, but hung about the streets. There was no doubt there was a superfluous amount of racing in this State, and for this the Racing Conference was to blame, for it granted permits to anybody and anything. The local Cadet Corps were entertained at a euchre party and dance in the old school house last evening by Lieutenant and Mrs Hickson and Captain and Mrs Hamer, and a most enjoyable time was spent. Several visitors were also present. Prizes were won by Miss Spiers, first prize (lady); Miss May Coley (booby); Pte. Spelman, first prize (gents); Mr W. Mitchell, late of E. Company, Ruahine Battalion (booby). The programme for the minstrel concert at the Public Hall on Wednesday night appears in another column, from which it will be seen many new faces are billed to appear for the first time in Foxton. Foxton residents should not miss the opportunity afforded of listening to Bert Ingram (the whistling marvel) and other pleasing items. Mr J. Dunn, a society tenor singer of note from Palmerston North, has signified his intention of favouring Foxton residents with two items, while Foley and Howard are do\tn for a banjo double. Tickets for the Rowing Club’s ball which is to be held on Tuesday evening, may be purchased from local business people. Those who intend going are particularly requested to purchase their tickets before the evening of the ball. The committee desire us to correct the impression that they have issued invitations. Such is not the case. In order to popularise the Club, it was decided to make the affair a citizens ball and all are invited to be present. We trust that the people of Foxton will support the club loyally in their efforts to promote its welfare, as there is no local institution more worthy of support.

Mr and Mrs Haywood, who have disposed of the lease of Whyte’s Hotel, intend leaving P'oxton at an early date. We are sure townspeople will regret to lose them. As a publican Mr Haywood has been exemplary. He has been a good citizen and together with Mrs Haywood has helped along any movement for the welfare of the town and people. At the Masonic Bodge last night Mr Haywood’s resignation as secretary to that institution was received with deep regret, and the brethren accorded him some high tributes. Mr Haywood intends taking his departure next month. In cricket field or football bounds, Sporting with gun or following hounds, In swift horse-race or yachting course, Where’er a man’s delight finds source, One mare delight keeps him aglow— Best game of all—’tis sport to know That Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure was sent Stt b 9 man's best medicament.

A man is advertised for to make himself generally useful.

A discussion of the estimates occupied the time of Parliament yesterday.

Mr M. Perreau left Foxton this morning for a holiday trip to Australia. Mr Ross, senr., of Messrs Ross and Son Ltd., returned from a business trip to Sydney on Thursday. Mr Jones (newly wed) : “ What is it my pet ?’ Mrs J. : This rabbit—(sob) —l’ve been plucking it—(sob) all the afternoon, and it isn’t half done yet!’ The Lowgarth and Ngaire Dairy Factory Companies, it is understood, will consign their cheese this year, receiving an advance of sixpence, without recourse. This assures a return of fully i4d for butterfat. The funeral of the Rev. Father M’Grath took place at Patea on Tuesday. The services were conducted by His Grace, Archbishop Redwood, assisted by a large number of visiting clergy from various parts of the North Island.

A man whom the police described as a “ spieler and associate of thieves, ’ ’ was sentenced to six months’ hard labor by the Wellington S.M. on Wednesday on a charge of using obscene language. Our representative inspected the handsome oak and silver salad bowl service presented by Mr and Mrs Haywood to the Athletic Club. This trophy is to be competed for in the local bicycle event at the forthcoming sports, and is now on view in Mr Thompson’s window. Mr Hennessy, who has been on a holiday tour through the Hot Takes district, returned to-day. His holiday was curtailed owing to the death of Mrs Scannel, his sister-in-law, which took place at Ngaire last Sunday. On Wednesday he received word of the death of Mrs Keane, his mother-in law, at Turakina. He attended both funerals. It was recently announced from Fiji that some natives at Udu Point were poisoned by eating turtle. The incident was much more serious than was at first anticipated. No less than twentyeight deaths, including a family of five, have taken place from the one cause. There are still several patients suffering. It appears the turtle eaten was picked up in a doga swamp in a dying condition. At the Ashburton Magistrate’s Court yesterday, Mr Wray, S.M., convicted John Kilgour on three charges of selling, and one charge of exposing liquor for sale at Mount Somers, and fined him on one charge for selling. A week was allowed in which to pay the fine, in default of which six weeks imprisonment. James Smith was fined 40s and costs for bringing liquor into a no-license district.