LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 3715, 22 September 1906, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

By reason of the office being turned topsy-turvy on account of setting up new machinery, etc., to-day’s issue of the Herald is produced under great disadvantage. The Manawata Kennel Club has secured Mr J. C. Coupe, ot Melbourne, to judge all dog classes at the show to be held at the Manawatu and West Coast A. and P. Association’s agricultural show in October.

We are desired by the officials of the Methodist Church to thank Miss L. Austin for the efficient manner in which she worked in collecting for the new organ for the Church. Mr W. E. B. Tonks, owner of the Clydesdale entire, Rob Roy, inserts a notice in our advertising columns and notifies that he is visiting this and surrounding districts commencing next Tuesday. Margaret Blyth, licensee of the Royal Tiger Hotel, Wellington, was fined ,£3O yesterday for infringements of the Act by selling draught whiskey in case whiskey bottles, without destroying the labels. There were six old age pensioners alive on July 1 st who were 96 years of age and over. One at Te Aro was aged 96, one 97, one at Havelock 102, one at Ashburton 103, and one at Waikanae 106. The three last-named are males. Two Auckland picture dealers were prosecuted yesterday for selling indecent pictures, viz., reproductions of the paintings the “Bath of Psyche” and “Psyche at Nature’s Mirror.” They set up the defence that the pictures were not indecent, and the case was adjourned to allow of more evidence being offered.

The services in the Methodist Church to-morrow will be conducted in the morning by Mr W. Harris, evening by the Rev. J. Southern, The subject in the evening will be ‘ ‘ The sower who went forth to sow.” The solo “ What shall the harvest be ” will be rendered and the Choir will sing the Anthem “How Excellent is Thy name.

Constable Whitehouse had occasion the other night to find a night’s lodging for an individual who had, so it is alleged, looked upon the wine when it was red. The thirsty one was possessed of a horse and the constable thought the best method of dealing with the quadruped was to impound it. On enquiry being made for the horse by its owner it was found that the constable had “ run in ” the ranger’s horse.

An impression has got abroad in certain local quarters that Miss McDonough’s transfer from the local to the College-street School at Palmerston, is the outcome of the recent rope works trouble—when it will be, remembered the local teaching staff refused point blank to conduct the children to the opening of the rope works. Miss McDonough’s application for the position at College Street was accepted from amongst many others.

The lady members of All Saints Choir intend to give patrons of their concert to be held in the Masonic Hall next Tuesday evening, a real treat. The programme will conclude with th; immortal Charles Dickens’ laughable breach of promise case, Bardell v. Pickwick. The Pickwickian characters will be sustained principally by ladies and judging by a rehearsal they should bring down the house.

One or two amusing “ bulls” have been recently perpetrated in the House. In his speech on the Financial Debate, the Minister of Education (Mr Fowlds), in discoursing on the land question, electrified his fellow members by saying, in reference to Mr Massey, “ If I live long enough to be dead before the hon. genleman,” etc. Mr Izard convulsed the House by gravely declaring that “I recognise the hand-writing on the wall of the South Pacific Ocean.”

All those interested in trout fishing and in sport of every kind should write to Messrs E. Reynolds & Co., Ltd., 74 to 76 Willis St, Wellington, for copy of their 50 page illustrated catalogue of the latest in fishing rods, tackle, and sporting goods. The firm’s stocks are entirley new, and have been specially selected by an enthusiastic and successful fisherman. Only the highest class goods from the ■ipost reliable makers are stocked, and these are offered at the most reasonable prices. A glance at the firm’s advertisement which appears elsewhere in this issue will show that for 30s and upwards, a first class twelve foot rod and complete outfit for fly fishiiig, can be obtained. When writing for the catalogue, please mention this paper.

We are now showing a large and varied assortment oi trimmed and an trimmed millinery in all the latest shapes and styles. Also a large and varied stock of blous s, blonsings. children’s millinery, costumes, and all the latest novelties in Showroom goods. Inspection invite 1. Watchorn, Stiles & Co.

A splcn lid assortme it ot wedding invitation and fancy cards now n sio ;k. All kinds ot commercial and general printing and bookbinding undertaken. Don’t send your orders for printing out of tovvn. Sapp n't local industry and patronise the Herald office. Send or write for samples.

The ordinary meeting of the local School Committee takes place on Monday evening at 7 o’clock. We acknowledge receipt of com plimentry tickets for All Saint' Choir concert on Tuesday eveninar next.

Dowie, the self-styled ‘ ‘ modern Elijah, ’ ’ who was deposed as leader of the Zion City, has accepted a Zionist pension, and retired to Mexico.

A Berlin company have secured a contract for making five hundred motor omnibuses for London at a cost of ,£325,000.

Attention is directed to the N.Z Loan & Mercantile Agency’s next stock sale adveftisment to be held at Hiraatangi on Monday, October Ist.

Government surveyors have discovered rich alluvial deposits of gold in the Peace river, in the Canadian province of Alberta, on the northern boundary of British Columbia.

Messrs T. W. Cook and J. Stevenson, leased the Oroua Downs homestead, consisting of 2,833 acres, and will take possession of the property as from Oct. Ist.

“ The price of good Government is eternal vigilance—not only on the part of the Opposition members of Parliament, but of the people of the colony generally.” —Mr Massey at New Plymouth. An important meeting of the Foxton Rifle Club will be held in Gray’s Hotel on Tuesday evening next, 25th inst. As the . business to be discussed is of an important nature a full attendance is requested. Messrs Sutherland and Rough have numerous properties in their hands, including many bargains. Their advertisement to-day is worth perusal. They claim to fit you up with the best bicycles in the market at ridiculously cheap prices, and solicit a share of patronage. At the old schoolhouse last evening a presentation and farewell social was tendered to Miss Connie Overend, who is shortly to leave for Wellington. Mrs Stewart, on behalf of ‘ Miss Overend’s girl friends, presented her with a handsome dressing case. Mr Morgan suitably resumed thanks on behalf of Miss Overend, who was very evidently taken by surprise at the heartiness and feeling and unexpectedness of the gift. After a dance or two more and the singing of Auld Lang Syne the party broke; up, all well pleased with the evening. Mesdames Gray, Jenks, and Hickson were the ladies who by their support and presence contributed most kindly and generously to the success of the little function. Mr Joe Dransfield, an old Wellingion identity, died yesterday. Deceased was Wellington’s first Mayor. An advertiser want two comfortable rooms. Tie Town Clerk notifies that all rates ram fining unpaid on Ist October will be sued for without further notice. A lady desires to correspond with a gentleman in g >od position (widower not objected to) with a view to matrimony. See advt. 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. In cri.lcet field or football bounds, Sp irting with gun or following hounds, In swift horse-race or yachting course, Where’er a man’s delight finds source, One more delight keeps him aglow— Best game of all—’tis sport to know That Wo rds’ Great Peppermint Cure was sent To be man's best medicament. The beneficial remedial powers of WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS are acknowledged everywhere.