LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 3723, 13 November 1906, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS

Mr J. W. Rough, architect, invites tenders, to close on 14th inst, for erection ol residence for H. Hussey, Esq.

There has been a falling off in the attendance at the local School lately. Parents should see to it that their children arc not needlessly kept at home.

The reserved seats for the Te Rang! Pai concert this evening are all taken. A bumper house is assured, and those who intend to be present can be certain of a real musical treat.

The Rev. Mr Duncan, New Zealand’s pioneer Presbyterian minister, seven years short of a century old, attended his church last Sunday evening and after service chatted with a few friends.

The Government land valuator was in P'oxton last week. He intends to make a revaluation of town properties. Theie should also be a large increase in rates next year, occasioned by the rise in the value of property. The Te Awahou Cookery Book, compiled by Mrs Chisholm and printed at this office, will be on sale at the bazaar to-morrow. It contains the pick of recipes which have been tried by local and district residents. The book should be purchased by every housewife attending the bazaar.

We understand that a poll will be taken in due course for rating on unimproved value in Foxton. This system of rating is beyond doubt the most equitable and we hope that ratepayers will see the wisdom of adopting it when it is placed before them.

The fiasmillers of Foxton who had fibre on board the s.s. Baden Powell when she met with a mishap to her rudder while attempting to cross the bar recently, desire to express their appreciation to Captain Muir for the very able manner in which he brought his craft back to the wharf without jettisoning the cargo.

The November issue of “ Fitchett’s New Idea ” is in one respect the most important that has been sent out, for it notifies a complete revolution in the magazine. In December ‘ ‘ The new Idea ’ ’ will be increased in size, improved in quality of paper and character of reading matter, and enlarged to include an up-to-date fashion department. In addition, three free paper patterns will be given away with every issue. To cover the cost of these alterations, the price of “ The New Idea” is to be advanced one penny. We look forward with interest to ‘‘The New Idea ” in its new form.

It should be unnecessary for us :o remind the public of the bazaar to be held in the local public hall to-morrow afternoon and evening. The members of All .Saints Girls Sewing Guild have been working assiduously for months past in preparing useful articles for sale. There are also to be several side attractions including an amusing little comedy entitled “ Is Marriage a Failure.” There is no doubt that the affair will be a huge success.

Mr T. U. Cook, who was a member of the Eighth contingent in South Africa, brought back with him a number of cartridges which had been issued by the Imperial Government and which were kept in his bandolier. The other day, while at target practice, he thought he would try one of the cartridges. Finding it misfired he opened it and found that instead of containing powder the reverse end of the bullet was a pencil Case. The maker of the bullet was Knoch, Bermingham. Yet a man’s life may have depended upon that supposed bullet. As Mr Cook stated to our representative, it was no joke to play.

Mr Speus, who has been in charge of the Presbyterian Church in this district for the past eighteen months, was entertained by a number of his church adherents and friends last night prior to his departure. On behalf of those present Mr Henderson in an appropriate speech handed Mr Speirs a purse of sovereigns and wished him and Mrs Speirs and family God speed wherever they might be. Mr Speirs in acknowledging the gift, said he had conscientiously done his duty. Of course he had not pleased everybody, but even the Master they professed to serve had not been able to do so. He thanked those present on behalf of Mrs Speirs and himself for the kind remarks uttered. During the evening songs, etc, were rendered by several present and after refreshments had been partaken of a very enjoyable evening was brought to a close. Mr and Mrs Speirs are to be entertained at a ■farewell social and presentation at Tiakitahuna on Thursday night.

The Fox ton public must not mis 8 the chance of seeing the Egyptian mummy which will be”qii show at the Girls’ Guild Bazaar.

A meeting of tbc Council, of th Foxton Chamber of Commerce will be held in the new Library room on Wednesday. 11th iust., at 8 p.m., to consider the formation of Harbour Board tor Foxton, establishment of Custom-house at Foxton, prevention of sand drifting into Mauawatu Fiver, pluming and cultivation of flax, water supply for Coxtou, ilax-grading at Foxton, and general.

An inebriated female caused a little mild excitement iu Main-street thi afternoon. Constable Dixon’s per sua.slvc tongue having no effect he picked the unfortunate one up in his arms, as a fond parent would a child, and deposited her safely iu the cells. A few days ago the same person was before the Court 011 a charge of drunkenness.

Representatives of the New Zealand Flaxmillers Association and Manawatu Flaxmills Employees Union met iu conference at Foxton yesterday, to discuss the claims of the Union. As the press were excluded we are unable to publish an account of the proceedings. We are informed, however, that the conference was abortive.

MrR.T. Treugaski, representa live of the evergreen Steele-Payne Family was in town to-day making arrangements for the company’s appearance here next Tuesday.

The President of the Girls’ Guild Bazaar wishes it to be under stood that anyone coming to the bazaar in the afternoon can obtain a pass for the evening for 6d extra.

Messrs Alf. Fraser and Cockburn J.’s P., committed a man named Peter Williams to the lunatic asylum this morning. The unfortunate man is 42 years of age, single, a native of Wales, and 18 years in the colony. He has been amployed at Mr Walden’s llaxmill.

The custodian of the hall advertises for the owner of a lost gold brooch set with diamonds.

Watchokn Stiles & Co.’s assortment of Panama Hats is large, and in calling on them you can get the best qualities- at moderate prices. *

Where to get your dress wMI made and yet at a reasonable price is oftimes a real worry. I have solved the problem for you by personally supervising the dressmaking department. I can provide all trimmings and linings to suit any dress bought from me. Mrs Hamer, The Economic.***

For Iffnoleums and hearth rugs, door mats etc, pay a visit to Watchorn, Stipes & Co., who hold a large stock of these goods, including all the latest designs. * Tha Latest anti the Best Remedy for chest complaints is Dr Sheldon's New Discovery for coughs, colds, and consumption. It cures when all else fails. Price is 6d and 3s. Obtainable at E. Healey’s, chemist, agent. A Successful Strike Against lung troubles can be engineered by Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery for coughs, colds, and c uisumptiuu. Price is 6d and 3s. Obta.liable at E. Healey’s, chemist, agent.