LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXIX, Issue 3768, 29 June 1907, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS

We direct attention to Messrs Watchorn and Stiles’ relpace advertisement in this issue. An invitation ball is to take place in the local Public Hall on Friday next. The monthly meeting of the local Masonic Dodge took place last evening. The services in the Methodist Church to-morrow will be conducted by the Rev. J. Southern. The evening subject will be “Cords and Cartropes.” The choir will render an anthem. Mr Marshall was presented with a gent’s travelling companion and mg by the residents of Moutoa at the farewell social tendered to him last night. Mr A. Saunders made the presentation. A capital programme of vccal and instrumental items was submitted and refreshments partaken of. Mr Marshall, who has controlled the Moutoa school for some time, has been promoted to the Aramoho school. Mr Marshall left Foxton to-day for Wanganui. Mr A. D. Clemett, on behalf of the local Tennis Club, this afternoon presented Mr Marshall with a travelling rug and gentleman’s companion. Mrs Hamer, of the Economic, has a special line of lade curtains at is 1 id per pair, see them.* WOLFE’S Schnapps— A tonic that has stood the test of years.

Mr J. A. Young, of Hamilton, announces his candidature as a Liberal for the new Tauranga electorate. Mr Allen Bell, President of the Farmers’ Union, is likely to oppose Mr Greenslade for Waikato.

A long night dance, under the auspices of the Valeta Quadrille Assembly, will take place in the Masonic Hall on Monday evening next. Special attention will be given to the floor and music. Refreshments provided.

In the course of a discussion at a Mid-Sussex surburban council meeting, the chairman remarked : “We have the greatest difficulty in obtaining a quorum.’’ A new working man councillor thereupon said: “Well, then, I think it’s

about time we bought one of those things ourselves.’’

An inspector of a West Ham School, in testing the children’s powers of observation, asked for the meaning of the letters W.H.S.B. (West Ham School Board), which were painted on the door. Up went a hand, and “ What Ho ! She Bumps!” was the unexpected reply. The following advertisement appeared in the West Coast Times: “ The person in the habit of helping himself to coal belonging to a resident of Beach Street, is hereby warned to avoid a number of dynamite caps which will probably be placed in the vicinity of the coal to ensure his identity !” When John Burns entered the British Cabinet there were rumours that he would refuse to don the cocked hat and epaulets of official uniform. The King asked him about it. “ Not true,” replied Mr Burns, “and, besides, I have already worn your Majesty’s uniform.” The King naturally asked when that was. “ When 1 was in Pentonville,” answered Mr Burns, alluding to his three months’ sentence after the Trafalgar Square riots.

Great indignation exists throughout Spain at the mistake made by the Court physician in calculating the date of the accouchement of the Queen of Spain. On his authority the most elaborate preparations were made days before the birth, and the entire country was keyed up to an extent never before equalled. Correspondencia demands that the Court physician should be asked to resign for having misled the nation in such a ridiculous manner.

On Sunday last the register of gas consumed in Woodville, says the Examiner, stood at the million feet. Mr Smithies’ estimate was based on a million feet for the first twelve months, and he allowed for only 70 consumers. In a little over six months Mr Smithies’ estimate has been exceeded, and the number of consumers has been doubled. As a matter of fact there are now 141 consumers on the books of the Council, and eight more connections have to be made as soon as the Council’s staff is available. It is exceedingly pleasant for us to be able to send forth this news—news that justifies us in all we have said or done in connection with the gas-works. Will the pessimists say now what they said six months ago ? A debtor in a judgment summons case heard at the Wanganui S.M. Court said he resided at Foxton. tluring the six weeks that had elapsed since judgment was obtained against him he had earned only about 30s per week. Of this amount horse feed and rent used up about 26s per w r eek. He had taken his wife to the Feilding races, this latter trip costing about 2is. In answer to a question as to whether he spent any money in betting, debtor said he spent 2s 6d only at Wanganui. He admitted that he played poker, but not for money, the stakes being matches. The Magistrate, in adjourning the matter for three months to give the defendant a chance to pay the debt, told debtor he was under considerable risk while a judgment order was out against him in going to races and being seen to make bets.

In an interview with a Wellington Evening Post reporter, Lady Ward, speaking of the wonderful hospitality shown to the colonial visitors to Great Britain for the recent conferences, said:—“The King’s tea party was most charming. Considering the high pressure at which His Magesty was going at the time, it was one of the thoughtful acts that have been a characteristic of His Majesty during the time he had been on the throne. He conversed with all the ladies present, and evidenced deep interest in the countries from which they came. The Princess of Wales, the Duke, and Duchess of Connaught, Princess Patricia and Prince Arthur were present, and were all exceedingly gracious, and helped to make the visit to Buckingham Palace one of the most pleasant memories to those who were present. The Princess of Wales also invited the wives of Premiers to afternoon tea at Marlborough House. This was also a very pleasant function. The Princess sent for her children, and the young Princes and Princesses, exceyting Prince Edward, who had started his new career at Osborne, were introduced to the ladies present, and were as happy, natural, and entertaining, as it was possible to imagine.”