LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXIX, Issue 3758, 2 March 1907, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS

We are informed that a certain local hotel will shortly change hands.

The monthly meeting of the local Masonic Lodge was held last night. The average attendance at the local school for the week just closed was a record one, 260 out of a roll of 289. The public school cadets entrain for Christchurch on Thursday next. The Foxton Corps will number between 40 and 50. A war against clairvoyants has lately been waged in Melbourne by the police, and several amusing exposures have been made in the Courts.

The prisoners at Perth who refused to work have been sentenced to terms of bread and water, and have forfeited portions of their remissions of sentence. It is estimated that over 2000 people have visited the sweated industries collection since it was placed in the Exhibition. Difficulty is often experienced in controlling the admissions. A Norwich bootmaker named Albert Green has died from cat scratches received while endeavoring to separate a dog and a cat who were fighting furiously. The Montgomery Company played to a first-class audience in the Public Hall last evening. All the items were vociferously applauded and heartily appreciated. A special meeting of the Albion Football Club is called for Tuesday evening next in Perreau’s rooms, at 8 o’clock. As business of an important nature will be discussed every member is requested to be present.

A committee meeting of the local Tennis Club was held in the Municipal Chambers on Thursday night, when it was decided to hold a dance and euchre party at an early date. It was decided to play a return match with Otaki. One or two new members were elected.

The Patea State school will open next Monday (says the Press) under its new status as the Patea District High School, with an additional qualified relieving teacher until an appointment is made. The relieving teacher will in all probability be Miss Ross, 8.A., of Wanganui. The Hon. R. McNab, in the course of a speech at Whangarei, said all the land taken from large freehold estates would still retain the freehold, and those who got it would have freehold rights. All native lands declared by the Commissioners to be surplus would be dealt with by the legislation and be disposed of under the freehold system with favourable terms to buyers. Mr Signall, superintendent of Messrs Levin and Co.’s (Ltd.) fleet of coastal steamers and river launches, who last week brought the launch Taihoa down the river from Taumarunui, went down the river in the launch this morning, and crossed the bar, en route for Foxton. The launch is to be used for taking goods to and from the upper reaches of the Manawatu River, together with four launches already doing similar service on the river.—Wanganui Herald.

The Secretary ot the St. Patrick’s Day Sports to be held at Palmerston North on March 20th next, has received the nomination for the St. Patrick’s Day Handicaps (three distances) and the One Mile Handicap irom Mr Alex, Campbell, the crack long distance runner of the colony—if not of Australasia—who gave such a fine performance at Feildiugon Boxing Day last. Competitors should note that nominations for handicap events close with the Secretary, P.O. box 50, Palmerston North, on Wednesday next, March 6th.

The following paragraph taken trom a contemporary should be of interest to local readers ; —The children Westwood, well-known in this district who are being exhibited at the Exhibition at Christchurch are attracting considerable attention. The boy Wilfrid is now 9 years of age and weighs igst 61b, and is sft 2in tall. He is taller than his mother and heavier than his lather and mother both put together. He gained i xlb since the opening of the Exhibition, and he has gained 2st every year since three years ot age, and still rides his bike. Ruby, his sister, is aged thirteen years and weighs i6st ylb.

A Kansas man has found a nove way to beat the liquor prohibition laws of the State, says the New York correspondent of the London Daily Mail. He has discovered a process by which he can solidify extract of beer resembling plugs of tobacco. One plug makes eight gallons of beer. Already the plugs are on sale, and although the State Board of Health has done its best, it has been unable to find any adulterant. The State prohibition laws do not mention plug beer.

A pair of spectacles lost between the Park and Foxton are advertised for. Finder kindly leave at this office.

The principal industries of Wanganui, according to a Christchurch paper, are ‘ ‘ a river and a band, both of which run through its midst.

More than 26,000 horses were last year shipped from English farms, fairs and saleyards to the chief ports of Holland and Belgium and sold for human food.

Tell a woman her face is her fortune, and she is complimented. Hint to a man that his cheek is his most valuable asset, and he is likely to get mad. An old West Coast Inspector tells a good story against himself. He had been giving some children an exposition of natural reading, and asked them what they would call it. The reply was not what he expected, but —“ Puttin on side !” The Wellington Labour Party will run a ticket for the municipal election The chief plank of the platform are municipal markets for meat, fruit, vegetables, and fish, municipal abattoirs, sterilising, the city milk supply, and municipal housing of workers. Mr Robinson, Manaia road, sends the Waimate Witness the following results of his cows for the months of December and January ; —December: 25 cows, 26,4501bs milk, ioi3lbsfat; cheque 13s. January: 26 cows, milk, 9991bs fat; cheque 19s.

The Manakau Town Hall is now being used for numerous things, viz., a school (the usual structure now undergoing additions), a library, a bank, a hairdressing saloon, and a saddler’s shop. Mr Lange, who recently purchased the property between the Municipal Chambers and Laing’s Hotel, was in Foxton yesterday. He has decided to cut up the section in allotments to suit buyers Mr Rae-Howard has been appointed sole agent, and will be pleased to supply particulars to would-be purchasers A very clever impersonator has been discovered in Foxton. He gave an exhibition of his ability before a private audience last night. His various impersonations created roars ot laughter. We are not at present privileged to divulge his name.

Mr E. A. Howe has received a consignment of second-hand cycles from Messrs T. C. Fowler Coy., which are to be sacrificed—no reasonable offer will be refused and the machines are all in perfect order and include the well known Red Bird, Massey Harris, and B.S.A. makes.

A good story has been told by Mr John Redmond about the “ annunciator”—an instrument which announces to the libraries of the House of Commons the name of the member who happens to be addressing the Chamber. On one occasion Mr Redmond was sitting unobserved in a corner of the smoking-room of the House enjoying a well-earned rest, when, through some error, the ‘ ‘ annunciator ’ ’ announced that he was speaking. Hugely enjoying the mistake, the apostle of Home Rule quietly awaited the rush ot members to hear the speech. To his intense surprise, however, no one moved, and while, one man remarked : 1 ‘ Oh, let him go on talking,” the others continued their smoking as though an oration from Mr Redmond were of the least consequence in the world. Some weeks ago a swarm of bees settled in the orderly room of the Kltham Rifle Volunteers, and ever since a battle royal has been in progress between the new arrivals and the members ot the corps. When meetings are held at night, the bees, attracted by the light, sally forth and attack everyone in the room, and despite many efforts to evict them with fumigations of sulphur, the bees are still in possession. The members of the corps bear many scars—or rather stings —as a result of the prolonged conflict. The efficacy of a water-hose will soon be tried. Then there will be a scramble for the honey. —Eltham Argus.

The March number of the Review of Reviews is crammed full of interest- An article which ought to make every copy of the issue be sold is by Mr Andrew Carnegie, who writes on “ My Partners—the People. The Gospel of Wealth,” and who makes statemenrs therein which will startle every reader. The editor, Mr W. H. Judkins, writes scathingly of Tattersall’s, and points out some of its iniquities, and Mr Gibbons Cox, C.E., contributes a very interesting article upon “Our Artesian Resources.” The rest of the magazine is taken up with the usual complete and informing digest of the world’s magazines, and altogether the issue is one of the most up-to-date and charming that we have seen for a long time. The price of the Review is again ninepence, a small price, however, for so great a fund of information. The following is the programme for the girls sewing concert held yesterday afternoon; Song, “Fly away Birdie to Heaven ” K. Reeve ; Dialogue, E. Clemett, V. Walker, I. Satherley, K. Berthold; Duet, “You wont come and play in t our yard” E. Alzdorf, F. Cook; Song, “The Rag Doll” M. King; Dance, “Sailor’s Hornpipe” R. Crichton ; Song, “ Goodbye Sweet Marie,” F. Osboldstone ; Recitatation, A. Young; Song ‘ 1 Always take Mother’s Advice,” E. Cleraett; Song, “My Daddy he’s a Gentleman,” E. Cooper; Song, “ I’m trying so hard to forget you,” N. Arbon ; Song, “ The Dance of the Faries,” M. Wanklyn. WOLFE’S SCNAPPPS tones the stomach and invigorates the bowels,

We regret to state that there is no improvement in the condition of Mr Nve.

An afflicted organ grinder has been seeking charity in Foxton and amusing the rising generation.

The following are the vital statistics for Foxton for the month of February : Births, 7 ; deaths, x; marriages, 1.

Workmen are busy making preliminary arrangements in reference to the erection of Messrs Levin and Co.’s grading store, dumping sheds and jetty, near the engine shed.

The first heat of the local Rowing Club’s 4-oared race took place last night, when Shadbolt’s crew easily defeated Gardner’s. The final heat takes place on Wednesday evening next. The services in the Methodist Church to-morrow will be conducted by the Rev. J. Southern. The evening subject will be “ From Darkness to Light.” The choir will render the anthem “ Everlasting Father.” At a meeting of the Seddon Memorial Committee, at Wellington, on Thursday, it was decided that a monument should be erected in the city to Mr Seddon’s memory.

The Foxton, Shannon, and Moutoa, mail services will be the subject of a deputation to the Act-ing-Postmaster-Geueral, the Hon. Dr Findlay, on Monday. The dpeutation will be introduced by Mr John Stevens, M.H.R. The N.Z, Shipping Co.’s local new dumping and grading sheds, we are informed, are the second best appointed at present in ex 1 istence in New Zealand. Mr Phillips, the local manager, is installed in his commodious office, and the engineers hope to have the machinery in working order by Wednesday next. Mr M. Cargill desires us to notify that he will be unable to open his bakery establishment today, through the necessary articles, in the way of plant, etc. not coming to hand. He hopes, however, to make a fair start next Saturday. The bakehouse has been completely renovated and the oven re-built. Mr Cargill expresses regret at the inconvenience caused to those who promised him support. A young man James Good, a stranger to the district was arrested in Foxton last night by the police, charged with the theft of a bicycle the property of Mr Edward George Phillips, local manager of the N.Z. Shipping Co. and valued at The bicycle was stolen from Whyte’s Hotel and found in possession of accused. The police recovered the stolen article. He was brought before Mr Alf. Fraser J.P. this afternoon and remanded to Palmerston. He was also charged with the theft of a cornet from the Manawatu Hotel, the property of Mr W. Ebbett, local bandmaster.

The ladies Committee of the Band Bazaar, met at Mrs J. Wall’s residence on Wednesday last, in connection with the sewing bee, and a considerable amount of useful work was accomplished. The Secretary is having programmes printed showing the different attractions that will beheld on 10th, nth, and 12th, April, the dates sanctioned by the Colonial Secretary for the holding of the Bazaar. A meeting will be held on Tuesday night of the General Committee to go into details. Numerous musical items have been promised for the entertainments that will be held each evening.

At a certain church it is the pleasing custom at a marriage for the clergyman to kiss the bride after the ceremony. A young lady who was about to be married in the church did not relish the prospects and instructed her prospective husband when making arrangements to tell the clergyman that she did not wish him to kiss her. The young bridegroom did as directed. “Well George,’’ said the young lady when he appeared, “did you tell the clergyman that I did not wish him to kiss me?’’ “Oh, yes.” “And what did he say ?” He said that in that case he would charge only half the usual fee. ’ ’

Last Thursday afternoon Captain Harvey, master of the “ Queen of the South,” lost a valuable gold double case watch from his cabin on the deck. He communicated with the police. This morning Mr C. Lennox picked up the back of a gold watch near the engine shed and showed it to Constable Woods. The* Constable said it was the back of the lost watch. A search was made and the other portions of a £25 watch were picked up in parts and smashed about beyond repair. • The watch was a keepsake and highly prized by its owner above its intrinsic value. It is hoped that the thief will be brought to book.

To cure rheumatism, gout, sciatica, and lumbago the excess poisonous uricacid must be removed. Ehepmo will quickly and permanently do this. All chemists aud stores, 2/6 and 4/6 per bottle. Just try it. 14 Watohorn Stiles and Co.’s great sale now in full swing. Mothers, come along and see our gray dress tweeds, 10£d, Is, Is 3d yard.* WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS the purest in the world. Ask for Wolfe’s. The Peril of our Time Is lung disease. Dr. Sheldon's New Discovery for Coughs, Colds, and Consumption cures lung trouble. Small dose. Pleasant to take. Every bottle guaranteed. Obtainable at E. Healey’s chemist, agent

Some hotel-keepers are of opinion that the bar trade is the principal object injrunning a pub-, but the law is very emphatic on the point of proper accommodation. Mr Shadbolt, licensee of the Manawatu Hotel, has made a wonderful improvement in the above hotel since taking possession, and accomodation provided in airy and well ventilated rooms is second to none in the Manawatu district.