The Manawatu Herald. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1906. LOCAL & GENEAL NEWS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 3723, 20 November 1906, Page 2

The Manawatu Herald. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1906. LOCAL & GENEAL NEWS.

Whitebait are now reported to be very plentiful in the river.

Mr Nicol conducted his first services on behalf of the Presbyterian Church in this district on Sunday. The s.s. Putiki sailed on Sunday with 300 odd tons of hemp and tow, and the Moa was despatched to Greymouth yesterday morning. Flags were flying half-mast in town yesterday as a mark of respect to the memory of the kte Hon. A. Pitt, Minister ofDetence, who died at Christchurch on Sunday last. Cr Gray, at last night’s Council meeting, complained on behalf of the sanitary contractor that practical jokers had been interfering with the cart, etc. A resolution was passed that a shed be erected for the cart.

further complaints were made at last night’s Council meeting ir reference to the borough sanitary arrangements and street lighting.

We direct attention-to the railway arrangements appearing in another column-, in respect to the Yielding races. The Steele-Payne Family appear in the Public Hall this evening. A bumper house is assured to greet these old favourites.

Mr J. W. Rough has completed plans for Messrs Levin and Cb.’s proposed dumping sheds and tenders will be called for same at an early date. A fatal fire occurred at Waitara early on Sunday morning. The Bridge Hotel was totally destroyed and an old man named Thomas Maguire, a labourer, was burnt to death.

Mr and Mrs J. R. Hynes return their heartfelt thanks to all Who rendered assistance and to those who sent sympathetic messages during their recent sad bereavement!

James Mil’s, managirg di* rector for the Union Co., returned by the Ventura from England. He states that while at Home bb placed orders for five rieW Steamersi At the meeting of the 'Building Society last night, it was stated that a number of Maoris were anxious to take up shares and had evinced great interest in the formation of the society. A large building is shortly to be erected on the vacant site between

the Municipal Chambers and the Rahfurly Boarding House. We understand it is to be utilised as an auction marl.

At the District Court yesterday at Palmerston, Judge Haselden delivered judgment in the case of Fred Pirani, who claimed ,£IOO damages against Adam Burges?, for alleged slander. Judgment went for defendant with costs. Costs were allowed according to scale, 5 per cent on the claim. Notice of appeal will in all probability be lodged. Buildings are in course of erec tion in different parts of the town but there is no action being taken by the Council to instal a water supply. We hav;e repeatedly called attention to this fact and we sincerely hope the powers that be may not be brought face to face with the folly of indifference. The successor to the murdered Papakaio schoolmaster writes to a friend that the late teacher evidently was a mechanical genius. All the maps were fitted on rollers, and could be pulled up and down as blinds. The blackboards were hung on hinges, and behind one of these was a telephone, at which he could hear everything that was said in either porch. The school is beautifully decorated inside. Another ingenious contrivance is a clock fitted up to ring a bell at 9.30, 11, 12, 1, and 3.30. The school garden is in splendid condition ; and last of all comes the pride of the district —a fife and drum band, containing about 16 instruments, all of which are played by the school children, girls as well as boys.

Speaking of the recent debate between Foxton and Rongotea Debating Clubs, the Feilding Star ' says:— While Rongotea won ; easily, by 868 points (out of a possible 1085) to 797, it cannot be said that the superiority is so marked in point of ability, as the greatest fault on the Foxton side was lack of preparation. The Rev. Mr Sims, for Rongotea, was particularly good, the judge awarding him 268 points out of a possible 275, the nearest to him being the Rev. Mr Southern, of Foxton, with 233. But Mr Sims ’ effort was the best because he had to open in the negative and reply to the debate. The debat; as a whole was exceptionally interesting, and gave evidence of considerable knowledge of the subject and! its surroundings.

Where to get your dress well 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 linoleums and hearth rugs, door mats etc, pay a visit to Watchorn, Stix.es & Co., who hold a large stock of these goods, including all the latest designs.*

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

A sjpleiulid stock of ladies and gents underwear bought at a sacrifice (travellers’ samples) will be almost given away at the Economic, Call and inspect." The rise of silk in Japan, t ell me how it is such an advances and yet Watchorn Stilus Sc Co. are selling silk in ail shades, cre.uri-, white, black etcs. at io|d per yard, any shade any quantity! idle children’s mushroom hats at is 3d and is nd. Are they made lor the m mey ? Ladies ready to wear hits, 50 different kinds, at from 2s lid each. Blouses, dress pieces, Ldousings, French millinery in all the latest models no two alike. Everything >f the latest and at prices to suit all, even the most shrewd buyers. Call and inspect the stock from end to end and give us your verdict. If Hot in our favor we will still persevere until the word satisfaction is achieved by those who visit the White House, Foxton.