LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 3720, 13 October 1906, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS.

The body of Mr J. F. Gloy. schoolmaster at Olive, near Napier, was found I yesterday at the mouth of the Ngaruroro river, close to the township. The Borough Council invite tenders for the leasing the old library building Tenderers to state terms required and rent. Tenders close at 7 p.m. on Mon- ' day next. The Manawatu County Council caution in this issue drivers of motor cars against driving at a greater speed than 20 miles an hour along the County Roads, and to use greater care whilst negotiating bends. Dr Tatton and Son have com--1 menced practice in Foxton as surgeon dentists and may be consulted ac the surgery, Main-street. Members and adherents of the local Presbyterian Church are reminded of the meeting to be held on Tuesday evening next at 7,30 o’clock for the purpose of electing a committee. The Rev Mr Jolly will preach and preside. The coroner, Mr Alf. Fraser, J.P. will hold an inquiry at 10 a.m. on Tuesday for the purpose of investigating the cause of the fire which destroyed Mr Wilson’s house last Wednesday night. The Minister for Public Works informed a deputation on Saturday last that no Railways Authorisation Bill will be introduced this year. “ This is definite,” he added, in mentioning that no new works are to be undertaken this year. In our report of the Magistrate’s Court held on Monday last a slight error occurred. Hop Dee [did not sue G. Reay for goods but in answer to the summons Rfeay v. Hop Dee for £3 work and labour done, he put in a counter claim for £4 los damage sustained for alleged, negligence. The last named claim was disallowed with 21s costs, whilst Reay obtained a judgment for £1 15s with costs of court 6s. Mr Reade appeared for Reay and Mr Moore for Hop Dee. The late Sir Isaac Pitman, the inventor of the famous system of shorthand, it is recalled, was an ardent advocate of spelling reform, and he published many books in which the words were phonetically printed. He also added a number of letters to the alphabet to reproduce certain sounds. But his sons who succeeded him in the business of publishers did not adopt his hobby, and, indeed, were not in sympathy with it. Mr Alfred Pitman was approached but declined to express any opinion on President Roosevelt’s action. The firm does not now publish books in reformed spelling. Some time ago Mrs Yates, of this district (says the Wairarapa “ Daily News ”) answered an advertisement in a Wellington paper, “ Wanted some kind lady to take charge of a baby boy, etc.,” and had a twelve-months-old boy left at her place by an unknown woman. It transpires that the child’s name is Richard Chin Deong, its father was a Chinaman carrying on a fruit business in Hawera, and its mother a girl who is now only seventeen. A short while back a Hawera paper drew attention to this dreadful case in its leading columns, and the police instituted enquiries. Tile Chinaman disappeared from Hawera, the mother of the girl-mother earns her living by washing, and has eight other children to keep, and the child was dumped on to the Carterton resident who replied to the advertisement, no provision being made for [ its maintenance. The child was \ brought before Mr W. P. James, S.M., and committed to the Wei-'« ling ton Receiving Home.

Mr Rae-Howard has bought out Mr Cameron’s commission agency connection. The Rev Mr Spiers is being tendered a garden party at Carnarvon to-day by members of the Presbyterian body in that district. Property in Foxton has jumped up to such a high figure of late that several would-be purchasers from other parts have been frightened away. The funeral of the late Mr Leonard Langley will leave the residence ol his brother in Russell street, for the Eoxton Cemetery at 2 p.m. to-morrow. The weather during the past two weeks has been very warm. Dust is lying thick on the district roads and townspeople are already running short of water from the tank supplies. Mr Fraser visited Oroua Bridge, this morning, for the purpose of inspecting alterations etc. to the schoolmaster’s residence on behalf of the Wanganui Education Board. The busy season will soon be here and those desiring dresses for the coming season should not delay in sending their orders to the Economic. A splendid assortment of dress materials and fit and style guaranteed. Messrs Smale and Hay’s genuine clearing sale is now in lull swing. The goods are being sold at prices that will effect a clearance and now is the opportunity to secure bona fide bargainsA special meeting of the local Borough Council will be held at 7.30 o’clock on Monday evening next for the purpose oi discussing the borough lighting question, the loan, and discuss details of street proposed by Messrs Easton and Austin. The services at the Methodist Church on Sunday will be conducted by the Rev. J. Southern. The subject for the evening will be “ Jesus Comforting His Friends.” The choir will sing the anthem “ Praise the Lord ” at the evening service.

Now that our job printing department has been brought up-to-date, clients can obtain the most artistic and up-to-date printing at the Hkrai,d office. An extensive stock of plain, ornamental, and fancy cards and stationery. Bookbinding turned out with neatness and despatch. Sample work and prices submitted on application.

The local branch of the Bank of New Zealand, removed into its new and well-appointed premises last Monday. It was decided to mark the event by presenting a momento to the customer who made the first deposit in the new premises. Although secrecy was maintained by the Bank officials, the fact leaked out that a prize was to be offered. Several wended' their way to make an early deposit and, with nonchalant air, were listening for the doors to creak. Included in the group, and determined to win the trophy were Moustachio and Baretace. The alarm was given, the former receiving a special warning. The door was rushed and the two struggled gamely for the entrance. While the friendly bout proceeded an irrepressible telegrabh cadet, watching his opportunity, slipped past the strugglers and planked his deposit on the counter. He carried off the silver match box. No blood was spilt and save for the loss of a shirt button or two the great event slipped into the past. The following people are earnestly invited to visit the White Horse, Foxton Five hundred school children to purchase a pair of school boots; . 300 boys and girls to buy a is school hat; 500 flax-cutters to purchase a pair of dungarees at 2s nd; 200 men to buy a pair of our 4s lid bluchers; 200 men to purchase a good working boot or ft pair for better wear; 200 men of all descriptions to buy an Island hat with strap and everything complete at is nd;\ 50 men to purchase a real panama hat. We have as large an assortment of these as any house on the coast and at prices which compare very favorably with even the wholesale trade.— Watchorn Stiles & Co.