LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXIX, Issue 3769, 2 July 1907, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS

During the month of June, seven births, one marriage and four deaths were registered at the local office.

Owing to unforseen circumstances, the adjourned meeting of the Moutoa settlers which was to have taken place on Friday evening next, has been postponed to Tuesday, 9th inst. Mr Simms, Government Orchard Inspector, paid a visit to Foxton yesterday and secured a large number of codlin moth grubs to provide food for the codlin moth parasites. Our representative called on Mr A. Laing in his new home at Woodville the other day, and the boniface of the Masonic reported himself well pleased with business prospects.

At the local Registry Office this morning, Mr Ernest A. Newsnn, officer in charge of Kapiti Island, was united in matrimony to Miss Flora Evangeline de Ridder, daughter of Mr F. de Ridder, of Foxton.

The presence of dynamite in household coal caused an explosion in the kitchen fire at the residence of Mr John Evans, at Devonport, Auckland. Mrs Evans put a shovelful of coal on the fire, and immediately there was a terrific explosion. The stove was smashed, pieces flying in all directions. Mrs Evans was struck on the left arm and legs and slightly burned. Subsequent examination discovered a box containing dynamite caps among the coal and in the coal shed.

The Farmer reports a littte improvement in the condition of Mr F. Barratt, who was injured last Monday week by an explosion of acetylene gas at his residence at Levin. For days he was totally unconscious, but on Saturday he spoke a word or two with difficulty, and then relapsed into his former state. To-day there is a slight improvement, which it is hoped will continue.

Mrs Hamer, of the Economic, has a special line of lace curtains at is 1 id per pair, see them.* For Children's Hacking Cough at night Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. 1/6 and 2/6 WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS healthfully stimulates without exciting. Rheum 0 cures rheumatism gout sciatica, and lumbago quickly and permanently. It is thoroughly safe and absolutely reliable remedy. All Chemists and stores, 2/fa and 4/6. 3 When coughs and colds disturb the house. When sick kids worry matter, And sneezing through the night annoys The tired and weary pater, You’ll hear him toss and say to ma, “ To-morrow you procure The stuff to cure those sneezing kids, That’s Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. 9 The ordinary cough medicine may soothe the throat, but it has no power to heal; recovery is not complete, and a second attack is more liable to follow. Chamberlains Cough Remedy is quite different, because it not only soothes but also heals, so that the affected parts are restored to a healthy condition, and' the danger of a future attack is removed. For sale by Messrs Gardner and Whibley, Foxton. LUMBA-Gp. That stabbing pain in the small of ,4he back, which accompanies every movement of the body, has its curn in Dr. Sheldon.s Magnetic Liniment. Obtainable at E. Healey’s, Chemist.

The poundkeeper notifies that a red poly cow has been impounded. Full description in advertisement.

The House of Representatives will resume at 7.30 this evening, when the Address-in Reply will be immediately proceeded with. Mr T, C. Bragge, the champion professional billiard player, will visit Foxton next Saturday and play at the Club in Clyde street. See advt.

The public meeting convened by the Mayor to discuss the establishment of a technical school for Foxton will take place in the Public Hall on Thursday night, not the Masonic Hall as previously arranged. The Valeta Quadrille Assembly held a very successful long night dance in the Masonic Hall last night. The music was supplied by Mrs F. Walls. Mr Bennett officiated asM.C. The next dance of the series will be held on Monday next.

The reason for giving the Hon. W. Hall-Joues leave of absence and postponing the appointment of a new Minister is understood to be a desire to avoid complications in the party, as naturally there are many claimants for the position. Mr Hall-Jones is not in the least likely to resume his duties. Mr Hall-Jones and Mrs Hall-Jones, accompanied by Mr Schmidt, as secretary, will leave for England by the Kaipara, which is to sail from Eyttelton for London on July Bth. Mr Hall-Jones will be absent about six months, and will probably visit Japan before he returns to New Zealand.

Mr S. J. McGonagle, eyesight and spectacle specialist, of Auckland, who is at present on a visit to Foxton, may be consulted at the Post Office Hotel, where he will be for a few days only. Mr McGonagle has had many years of practical experience in sight testing and eye relieving, and has every appliance with him for that purpose. He also has many testimonials from those who have benefited by his advice and glasses. Those suffering with defective far or near sight, eyestrain, headaches, red, weak or watery eyes, myopia, squint, etc., and requiring the advice of a practical and experienced specialist, should consult him at once.***

For Bronchial Coughs take Woods Great Peppermint Cure. Is fid. and 2s fid.

Gout is really a special form of rheumatism caused by excess uric acid in the blood. Whether your gout is acute or chronic, Rheumo will cure you. All stores. 2

Mr W. Marshall, Inspector Vermin Destruction Act, Coleraine, Victoria, says:—“We always keep Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy in the house, and would not be without it. I consider it the best of all medicines, for it gives instant relief, whether the patient is one of the children or myself. When I tried Chamberlain’s Cough Retndy I was driving through the Casterton district, and had caught a severe cold. I bought a couple of bottles from Messrs. H. and G. Harris of Casterton, and kept a bottle in my pocket, taking a dose about every three hours, and before they were used was completely cured. I used to suffer from bronchitis, but by taking Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy at the first symptom always ward off an attack. I have given Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy a sound and substantial trial, and have no hesitation in saying it is the best of all cough medicines, and can highly recommend it to any one with a family.’’ For sale by'Messrs Gardner and Whibley, Foxton.