LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXIX, Issue 3768, 22 June 1907, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS

Yesterday was the shortest day in the year. We acknowledge the receipt of an invitation to be present at the dinner to be tendered to the Manawatu reps, this evening. The noble snow-capped Tarantas present a rrifost beautiful appearance at present, and are indeed a sight for the gods. All Saints Choir have arranged a concert to be followed by the immortal Charles Dickens’ humorours breach of promise case, Bardell v. Pickwick, to take place in the local Public Hall pn Thursday, July nth. Messrs Wycherly and Sons, saddlers and harness-makers, have substituted large plate glass winows at their local shop, in place of the old-fashioned ones. A better opportunity is thus afforded to display their well-selected stock.

Messrs Gardner and Whibley, desire to notify that they have received to-day a supply of fresh fruit and Morepork small goods.* Messrs P. Hennessy and Co. have received a consignment of the famous Taratahi full cream cheeses which have won such high honours at the recent show against all colonial competitors. The Shannon people have abandoned the idea of holding a ceremony to commemorate the driving of the first pile of the Shannon-Moutoa bridge. The promoters consider that a celebration when the bridge is completed will be celebration enough. Mr P. H. Rae-Howard, secretary of the local Chamber of Commerce, canvassed the Moutoa settlers yesterday in reference to connecting Foxton, Moutoa and Shannon by telephone. All the settlers approached are willing to become subscribers and we hope before long to see the connection an established fact.

A special meeting, of the Foxton Borough Council will be held on Monday next, at 7.30 p.m. Business : To strike rates; to make a special order taking over Frances Street; to make a special order to borrow for Whirokino bridge; to make a special order to strike rate for interest on for Whirokino bridge loan. The second of a series of popular socials by the Presbyterian Eadies Guild will take place in the Masonic Hall on Wednesday evening next. A capital programme has been arranged by Misses Ross and Furrie. Refreshments will be provided. The price of admission is within the reach of all viz, adults is. and children 6d,

Chinaman’s luck again. An Opunake Chinaman who recently arrived from Kawhia, where he had been in business, contemplated a return to those regions in order to look up some slow-winded customers, and made all arrangements fo go by the last trip of the ill-fated Kia Ora, when at the last moment he was prevented by business. On hearing of the disaster he remarked to a customer, “ Velly near I there, too.”

A reduction of los per ton in the price of flour took place at Wellington on Thursday. The flour market is very unsettled, and many bakers have been compelled to buy supplies of flour at high prices. Bread is now selling in Wellington at yd per 4th loaf, and it is contended by bakers that they cannot reduce prices on the first indication of a fall in flour. In any case it is said to be improbable that anything will be done for a week-

The services in the Methodist Church to-morrow will be conducted by the Rev. J. Southern, The Evening subject will be “Doubtful Diversons ” a discussion of the recent resolution passed by the General Conference of the Methodists of Australasia requiring the members of the Church to refrain from dancing, theatre going and other question - able amusements. The choir will render the anthem “I have set Watchmen.”

Messrs P. Hennessy and Ccr are making extensive alterations to their present premises in Main Street, which will shortly be converted into one of the largest grocery establishments in the district. The north wing of the building will have a depth of 75ft 6in, and will be occupied by the grocery and ironmongery department. The furniture department will be transferred to the -south wing, and will be stocked with every line, including crockery and toilet ware. The additions and improvements are to be completed within a fortnight.

Some ‘ ‘ Sinn Feiners ’ ’ in Scotland are agitating to have the King’s title altered to Edward I. They have issued a pamphlet containing the following:— “The King is not, and never can be, Edward the seventh. No Edward ever sat on the British Throne till now. The six Edwards referred to by the term ‘ Seventh ’ were merely English Kings. To call the British Monarch Edward VII.’ is to make it seem as if the British Throne were merely English, to violate therefore both treaties of union, and to affront all the British, but not English, portions, both of great and Greater Britain. The King is the First Edward of the British Empire.’’

Charles Richard Bushett, a young man, late of Foxton, was arrested at Palmerston yesterday on a charge of theft and forgery committed at Foxton in November, 1902. He was brought before the Court at Palmerston yesterday and remanded for a week. It appears that his father, Charles Bushett, who was a well-known fisherman in Foxton, expected a cheque from a dealer in Palmerston. The cheque was' duly sent by registered letter, which was received by the son, endorsed and cashed, and the accused disappeared, and was not heard of until his arrest the other day.

At a meeting of the tennis committee, held last night, it was decided to make a presentation to Mr J. E. Marshall at an early date in Mr Mark Perreau’s tea rooms in recognition of his past services to the club as secretary and also as an enthusiastic member. Regret was expressed at his departure from Foxton. The club also decided to fill the ditch, and level up the back of courts, and to erect a close boarded fence between the court and Mr Clemett’s section and to erect 6ft. wire netting at the southern end. The work to be under supervision of Mr Fraser, and the Secretary.

A final reminder is given of the entertainment by Fred Foley, in the Town Hall, to-night. Mr M. Littlejohn inserts a warning to sneak thieves, pilferers and snowdroppers. We are requested to state that there will not be a rehearsal tonight by those taking part in the play “Bardell v. Pickwick.” Travellers should drink only WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS for various reasons. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds never fails. 1/6 and 2/6. Gout is really a special form of rheumatism caused by excess uric acid in the blood. Whether your gout is acute or chronic, Rheurno will cure you. All stores. 2 BABY’S LITTLE TROUBLES. Baby’s cough, if not attended to, often results in croup and other serious troubles. Always keep a bottle of Dr, Sheldon’s New Discovery handy, and be nrepared. Every bottle guaranteed. Obtainable at E. Healey’s, Chemist. Now, if from any sudden chill A cold your nose should tint, On no account take anything For it but Peppermint. We all are liable to colds, Or frequently to cough, On hand keep Woods’raighty Cure, Don’t put this matter off, 14