LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 3717, 27 September 1906, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Whitebait are becoming very plentiful in the local river. Two hundred flax mill hands are wanted. See wanted column. Attention is directed to '.particulars of the Fowler Bicycle Road Race. : We are at present experiencing beautiful spring weather in this district. A Dunedin telegram records the death of Mr William Fenwick, editor of the “ Otago Witness.” Mr Barnard,, of the well-known local jewellery establishment, has a fine window display of jewellery and electro-plate ware, suitable for wedding or birthday presents. The quarterly summoned meeting of the local Oddfellows’ Dodge was held on Tuesday evening. Several new members were initiated and others proposed. The “ Chronicle ” records the death of one of Wanganui’s very oldest and most highly respected settlers in the person of Mr Henry Iveson Jones, who passed away on Sunday in his 84th year. The widow of the late Mr Geo. Fisher, M.H.R., is petitioning r arliament for a compassionate allowance of on account of her late husband’s services to the State.

Tenders are, invited, in this issue, by Mr J. Wilfred Rough, architect, for the removal of a residence at Foxton.

The representative of a large firm, who are shortly to erect local grading and dumpir g sheds, is at present on a busines , visit to Foxton.

Mr Littlejohn has opened a toilet club in connection with his hairdressing saloon, where members, for a moderate monthly payment, can be supplied with their awn mugs, brushes, etc.

The tragic end of Jim West, Barnum’s famous clown, who has committed suicide at Schenectady, w T as in keeping with his life. Outside the circus ring he was the most melancholy of men. People who did not know him often advised him to go and see Jim West, They said it would cheer him up.

It is a pretty compliment to Queen Victoria Eugenie (says the Graphic) that her private apartments in the Royal Palace at Madrid have been furnished in English fashion, while the many wedding presents arranged in the rooms will further recall her old home and friends. Queen Maria Christina formerly occupied these rooms, but she has taken keen interest in refurnishing them for her daughter-in-law, and has now retired to another suite.

For Children’s hacking cough at night, Woods’ Great Peppermint Gum

The late J. L-Toole left £i 5,000 to charities.

The steamer Xema, with the diamond expedition aboard, has arrived at Cape Town. A prisoner arrested in Dunedin, on Saturday night, on a charge of drunkenness, had /203 in notes and gold in his possession. The Bishop of Waiapu, in his address to the Synod last Monday, adversely criticised fancy fairs and bazaars as means of raising money for Church purposes, and urged a more general recognition of the systematic direct giving by members of the Church towards its support and extension.

The Mayer of Huddersfield continues to show the same laudable interest in the well-being of babies born within his jurisdiction. He and his assistants weigh all the babies and give good advice as to their feeding. His Worship has just entertained one hundred proud parents of offsprings born during his mayoralty. A monument to Capt. Cook has been erected near the spot at Gisborne where he landed 137 years age. The anniversary falls on Monday, Bth October, when the monument will be unveiled with considerable eclat. A party of Parliamentarians, personally condm.:ed by the member for the distrLt, Hon. J. Carroll, will leave Wellington on Saturday, 6th, to attend the celebrations.

The New York “Evening Post” that the value of the debris left by the great fire of San Francisco brick and scrap metal included, is about four millions sterling. The weight is given at 600,000 tons, which would require for its removal a train of 40,000 trucks, extending for about 600 miles.

It is stated that the necessary money has been subscribed for the establishment of a new morning newspaper in Wellington and that the company has been registered. The promoters consist of Wellington and Christchurch commercial men, including Mr John Duthie, and Mr G. G. Stead, and a leading plank in the new paper’s platform will be the freehold tenure. The new paper will be independent politically. A novelty at the Addington saleyards was a line of purebred and haltbred Highland cattle, bred by Mr G. H, Rhodes, of Claremont, Timaru. Their ages ranged from one year to nearly three years. They were in their long winter coats and somewhat low condition, but they attracted much attention from those interested in cattle. Six of the purebreds were bought by Mr R. S. Abraham, of Palmerston North.

Miss Bassie Smith, a Melbourne shop girl, recently married a man named Pellier, described as a French bank clerk. It is alleged that on settling in Paris the young woman discovered that her husband was an escaped criminal. She indignantly refused his infamous suggestions for earning a living, and, thinking she had betrayed him to the police, Pellier stabbed her in the shoulder and escaped. The young woman is now sheltered by an English family in Paris.

When the last census was taken in France, the Mayor of Montirat, in the Tare, thought he would save his townspeople trouble, so he filled up the papers himself. Reflecting that France is threatened with depopulation, he patriotically added to each family a boy here and a girl there, and occasionally a pair of twins. He increased the population of Montirat by about 100 souls. For this an ungrateful Government has taken his office from him. What the ladies who are blessed with imaginary twins have done is not stated.

Prince Arthur of Connaught is, perhaps, the most popular officer of his rank in the Army. An amusing incident took place (says “M.A.P.,”) while he was with his regiment at Aldershot. A lady journalist went up to a sergeant and asked if the Prince was anywhere about. “Yes madam.” Leading her off towards the men’s coffee-bar, he pointed through a window to a young officer seated on the edge of the counter whistling to himself and gravely counting the coppers in the till and noting them down in an accountbook. “That’s him!” said the soldier. “Don’t look much like a prince just now, does he miss ?”

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. Don’t forget WOLFE’S is the real original SCHNAPPS.

It is still extremely difficult to secure dwelling houses in Foxton. Messrs Sutherland & Roughjhave many new lines to to-day’s advertisement.

Messrs P. Hennessey & Co., insert a replace advertisement in this issue. We direct attention to Messrs Nash and Co.’s replace advertiser ment appearing in this issue.

An old man named Thomas Phillips, aged 75, was found dead in bed at Weber on Sunday evening.

MrJ. Thompson gives notice today that Messrs Sutherland & Rough have been authorised to collect his accounts, which must be paid immediately. Messrs Nash and Co. notify elsewhere that they have been appointed agents for Messrs Nairn and Co.’s annuals, tomato and other plants. We direct attention to the list.

We acknowledge from Department of Agriculture an interesting pamphlet on the subject “How to Build up a Dairy Herd.” The subject matter is written by Mr J. G. Harkness, Secretary of the National Dairy Association. A return presented to Parliament yesterday gives particulars of the subsidies paid by the Government to medical men for attendance on Maoris. The number of patients attended was 1238 in the South Island and 3125 in the North Island. The amounts paid were: —South Island North Island ,£1149; total Additional fees amounted to Here is portion of a speech by Mr Dillon, who defeated the late leader of the Opposition at the general election. It speaks for itself:—“The member for Christchurch —(cries of ‘No, Lyttelton ’) —wants lights and books and all this. If a man breaks the law don’t namby-pamby him. Why, there was a man came out of Napier gaol, and as soon as he got out he picked up a stone and broke a window just to get back again. I don’t call that prison. Why, the member for Timaru—(laughter)— Lyttelton,—wants to namby-pam-by them. When a man breaks the law he wants It makes me angry. I can’t bear it. It’s what I call bosh.”

A gentleman, who has been coaching an amateur dramatic company in a neighboring town, brought his troup to Foxton last night, and, we understand, they acquitted themselves very well. He had previously billed the town and opened a “ box plan ” at a local stationer’s shop, but failed to notify the public in the orthodox manner, i.e., per medium of the local press. With unblushing cheek and lordly air he called at this office and calmly wrote out a complimentary ticket, expressing a desire that a representative would be present. Now had this individual steered clear of us altogether, things might have been alright, but to expect us to waste a couple of hours and valuable space in this journal for the fun of the thing is beyond us.—That man would make a fortune in Petticoat Lane !

Attention is directed to the adver tisem-ent of the Manawatu & West Coast A. & P. Association notifying dates ot the Agricultural aud Industrial Exhibition to be held October 31st, November v Ist & and. This Association with its 1500 members is an imoortant factor in furthering the interests of prize money accounts for some £1,900, in which horses, cattle and sheep are allo'ted £1,900. In conjuncton with the Show is also held the Manawatu Kennel Club Show, Manawatu Camera Club Exhibition. Visitors will find it worth while making a point of visiting this fixture. The work of the Association comprehends the development of .both Agricultural and|lndustrial resourses and is full of interest in every departirSint, and the fact that yearly in addition to the members some four and twenty thousand people pay for admisson indicates the popularity of this fixture in the surrounding countries. Those interested should apply for particulars to Mr J. C. Lane; Secretary, Box 85, Palmerston North.

Our Dressmaking Department is now in first-class working order, and we should like to take this opportunity of recommending our customers to place their orders as soon as possible and thus save disappointment, for as the season advances the greater the rush.— Watchorn, Stiles & Co.

A splendid assortment ot wedding invitation and fancy cards now in slock. All kinds of commercial and general printing and bookbinding undertaken. D m’t send your orders for printing out of town. Support local industry aud patronise the Herald office. Send or write for samples.