LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 3713, 18 September 1906, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

At the foot of a marriage announcement in a Hamilton paper appeared the following : “ No cards, no cake, plenty of joy.’’

During the last two years 8089 tons of potatoes were inported into the colony, the duty paid being ,£10,058.

There were condemned under the Stock Act last year 2941 cattle, 49 swine, and 1 sheep. The total amount paid in compensation was

Private advice has been received in Napier that owing to the scarcity of kauri the price of this class of timber has been raised by is 6d per 100 feet.

We understand that Mr. Hennessy intends to build a residence for himself on the property recently acquired by him in the Avenue.

The lady members of All Saints choir intend to produce Charles Dicken’s humorous court case, Bardell v Pickwick in the Masonic Hall next Tuesday night. The representative of Messrs Turnbull & Jones, electrical engineers, was in Foxton yesterday with the object of furthering the offer of his company to light the town by electricity. We understand that the Fielding Minstrel Company will provide the programme at the Athletic Sports Concert to be held in the evening of November 9th. It has been definitely decided that the photograph of the holder will be affixed to every season ticket issued in connection with the Christchurch Exhibition. This course was decided on after many other systems had been thoroughly discussed. We acknowledge receipt of the official catalogue for the Levin Spring and Autumn Shows from W. C. Nation & Co. printers. It is well printed and contains among other things a gardener’s calendar. We commend the Society for its enterprise in producing such an up-to-date catalogue.

Among the successful candidates in the Trinity College Examination held in Wellington last June appears the name of Miss Davidina Laing, daughter of Mr and Mrs Laingyof Eoxton, and a pupil at St. Francis Xavier’s College. Wellington. Miss Laing’s name appears amongst those who obtained Junior honours.

In an interview with an Auckland Herald reporter Mr P. Virtue, manager of the Northern Roller Mills, gave it as his opinion that the flour proposals in the Reciprocal Tariff Bill were made merely in the interests of the Australian farmer and miller. The New Zealand consumer would receive no benefit, because bread was the same price in Sydney as it was here, although wheat and flour were much cheaper in Sydney. The Chief Poultry Expert has been advised that a consignment of Government-graded chickens shipped from Auckland last season realised from 8s to 10s per pair. A later report states that the birds were considered particularly good and strongly recommends the development of trade in New Zealand chickens and ducklings of similar quality and finish. The birds should arrive in London from the beginning of March and the end of May.

In the course of a will case at Auckland counsel said, in reply to a remark by Judge Edwards about a bequest to a library, “that is the effect of Mr Carnegie, probably,” which elicited the opinion from the Judge wonder New Zealanders are not ashamed to accept Carnegie’s mo nr, I should think he ought first of all to arrange something ior the unfortunate workmen who are helping to earn his money.”

At Tuesday’s meeting of Kairanga County Council the chairman reported that he and others had met the chairman of the Manawatu County Council at the Awahuri bridge and'had viewed it and surroundings. As a result it had decided that the Kairanga County should repair and fence the.protective works, and also plant a piece of the ground with marcrocarpas. The inspector was then authorised to proceed with the matter. The action of the chairman and those with him were confirmed.

An interesting personage in Mrs. Wertheim, an old resident of the Western District, passed away at Invercargill on Saturday, at the advanced age of eighty-six. The deceased was a daughter of one of the British officers who was sent to guard Napoleon Bonaparte during his imprisonment on St. Helena, and was born in the same room and bed in which the great general died. When a girl, she arrived in Tasmania, and saw that colony in its early settlement. She had been three times married.

We acknowledge receipt from the publisher, Mr James Hunter, of Invercargill, of a book which we commend every farmer to procure, entitled “The Colonial Horse Doctor.” features of this book which constitutes its value to persons who cannot claim to be experts in the treatment of horses are —The index of symptons which enables the tyro to ascertain what his horse is suffering from; the simplicity of the language used ; and the clearness and definiteness of the instructions. Otherlfeatures worthy of notice are the instructions for taking the pulse and temperature of the horse, and for measuring fluids and the explanation of the qualities of the various drugs recommended.

For Children’s backing cough at night, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure 1/6 and 2/6 per bottle.

Dwelling houses are still at a premium in Foxton.

Mf J. Hillary advertises sittings of Pekin ducks for sale at 3s. The Athletic Club desire to acknowledge receipt of a guinea from Dr Bennett.

An advertiser has room for two respectable Kvery home comfort.

An interesting announcement to flaxcutters is published by Mr Barry in our advertising column. The local school children were granted a holiday after the examination last Friday till to-morrow, A committee meeting of the Athletic Club will be held at Laiug’s Hotel next Thursday evening.

The long night dance in connection with the local Brass Band takes place in the Public Hall tomorrow evening. Ladies are requested to bring baskets, Messrs Moffat and Co., land and estate agents, and native interpreters, intend opening a branch business in Foxton, and have secured an office in Austin’s buildings, Main St. . The representative of the New Zealand Shipping Company was in Foxton yesterday. The object of his visit was in respect to the erection of the grading and dumping shed shortly to be erected on the property acquired from Mr Symons. An agitation is afoot to urge upon the Manawatu County Council the necessity of running a daily tram service between Sanson and the port. Settlers alj along the route are in favour of the proposal and we believe the Council will shortly accede to the request. A combiued committee meeting of the Presbyterian church in this district was held in the local church yesterday, and was attended by representatives from all parts of the district. The Rev. Mr Jolly presided and some important matters were discussed at length. Levin Farmer is informed that someone, not one hundred miles from Levin, recently secreted a neighbour’s cow in order to secure the milk for his own use, but he doesn’t live in the same street with another individual in the same locality who is reported to have fed a rival milkman’s cow on sprouted onions, just to give the milk a flavour. Mr P. N. Rae-Howard, late of Canterbury, notifies by advertisement elsewhere that he has commenced business in Foxton as a stock, land, estate and commission agent. Mr Rae-Howard has had considerable experience in the buying and selling of stock and intends to give particular attention to this class of work. He will undertake commissions in the selling and valuing of land, collect rents, etc.

The tongue of the scandlemonger has been wagging freely in Tevin of late and cowardly statements have been made against a young woman there. The most effecttfaf treatment to creatures who delight to defame the good name of innocent people is several immersions in a horse pond to be followed with the tar brush and a liberal besprinkling - of feathers. John Bourke O’Brien fell into the arras of Constable Woodhouse this morning. He will be charged with vagrancy. He has handed us his farewell to Foxton : Foxton, sweet Foxton, I’m bidding you farewell ; I wish you all prosperity—from my heart I wish you well. I thank you for your kindness—your insults I forgive; My motto in life’s career is : Ihve and let live! I thank you for your kindness, never can I forget, I came to you with nothing, I leave you now in debt. John received marching orders yesterday afternoon but he informed our reporter that owing to several deputations waiting upon him he missed the train. We are now showing a large and vaiied assortment of trimmed and untrimined millinery in all the latest shapes and styles. Also a large and varied stock of b!ous°s, blousings, children’s millinery, costumes, and all the latest novelties in Showroom goods. Inspection invited. Watchorn, Stiles & Co. A splendid assortment ot wedding invitation and fancy cards now in stock. All kinds of commercial and general printing and bookbinding undertaken. Don’t send your orders for printing out of town. Support local industry and patronise the Herald office. Send or write for samples. Don’t Wait Till To-morrow. It’s the little colds that grow into big colds; the big colds that end in consumption and death. Don’t wait ill to-morrow to cure the little colds, tor one dose of Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery for coughs, colds and consumption will break up a cold if taken at the beginning. Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery is a safe and never-failing rsmedy. Price is 6d and 3s. Obtainable at E. Healey’s, agent.

Referring to the flax industry, at the banquet tendered to Mr Stevens at Shannon last night, Mr McNab said he believed whan the industry got a proper start anß was properly treated, it would be one of the greatest industries, not only in New Zealand, but in the Southern Hemisphere. With proper treatment they might hope to see flax again growing to perfection, as it did before the ravages of milling and stock.

The Shannon Timber and Land Company, Ltd. which has been floated, commenced operations yesterday, when ten men were put to work. The company has a milling area of four thousand acres of rimu in the Tararuas, behind Shannon. The timber, which will last for twenty years, will be brought out by a substantial tramway.

Special services were held in the local Methodist Church last Sunday to celebrate the opening of the new organ. The Rev. Mr Southern conducted the services. Mr Berthold presided at the organ and Mr T. Betty conducted. The services were well attended. The singing by the choir was highly commented on. The quartettes were much appreciated. Mr Longworth was very successful in his solos, especially his rendering of ' ‘ Benedictus Dominie, ” ‘ ‘ Blessed Lord.” An orchestra consisting of Jhree violins, flute and cornet accompanied the organ. At the afternoon service Mr Hornblow recited ‘ ‘ Trouble in the Amen Corner,”

Brave men have tried times over again To reach the ice-bound poles in vain There needs yet more acute device To storm those battlements ot ice; Perchance, by flying ships to be, They’ll gain triumphant victory, Provided they, for colds, secure

A store of Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.

Messrs Watchorn, Stiles & Co. are now showing a new and large stock of men’s and boys’ clothing, mercery, hats, etc., a large shipment of new Panama hats having just arrived. Our Rough-rider clothing and men’s. American suits are increasing, in demand, Early inspection of this department is solicited, when with a glance round a variety equal or better than that seen in the larger centres will be seen.—W.S. & Co.