The Manawatu Herald. TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 1908. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXX, Issue 401, 23 June 1908, Page 2

The Manawatu Herald. TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 1908. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The man in the street says it is rumoured His Excellency the Governor will probably spend some time at the Eoxton Heads in the summer if suitable accommodation can be obtained.

The Hon. J. D. Ormond, of Hawke’s Ray, New Zealand, has purchased St. Helens’station, near Pitts worth. It comprises 18,000 acres, and .£60,000 was paid for it. He has other Queensland properties under offer.

The Ministerial programme (says the Otago Daily Times) is clearly framed with the anticipation that, both because they will be unwilling to be absent for long from their constituences and because presence at Parliament in a temporary House of Assembly will be attended with fewer comforts than usual, the members wall be anxious to make the session as short as possible.

A correspondent writing in the Timaru Poston Socialism, says : “ This country has the name of being the home for all sorts (if social experiments and fads. The Government would make themselves famous were they to set aside an island or block of land for these talkers by giving them au opportunity to prove their sincerity and show what they can do.”

An action of more than ordinary interest was heard at the Christchurch Supreme Court, before Mr Justice Dennistou, on Tuesday, when Chas. Boxshall claimed from Adolf Schlesinger the sum of ,£SOO damages in respect of a libelous article appearing on May 2nd in the weekly paper Truth, published in Wellington, copies of which issue were circulated by the defendant. The case was heard before his Honor and a special jury. A verdict of £IOO was returned. A young New Zealander from Christchurch, who was in Strat-ford-on-Avon for the annual Shakesperean festival, notes that among the decorations were flags from various parts of the world. ‘‘ I think that nearly all the countries of the British Empire had sent flags, as also had a good many foreign countries, but I noticed with deep regret that the New Zealand flag was conspicuous by its absence.” He thinks that the attention of those in authority should be drawn to this want of respect to the greatest of: English poets on the part of the ; Dominion.

The wedding of a well-known local couple will be celebrated on Thursday next. We publish an inset with this issue from the .International Correspondence Schools.

Magistrate Thompson presided over a juvenile court yesterday, when several lads received a severe reprimanding for stonethrowing. The gas mains are being laid in Main Street, and the employees are making rapid progress with the work.

A meeting of the Foxton NoEicense Teague is advertised to take place in the Good Templar Hall on Thursday evening next at S o’clock.

Wc direct attention to a replace advertisement published elsewhere in this issue by Messrs O’Connor and Tydeman, jewellers, of Palmerston North.

Two splendid sale offers are made this week by Te Aro House, Wellington. Every lady who looks lor quality at exceptionally line prices will find something of interest in this linn’s announcement in our advertising columns.

Maoris are rapidly dying on the West Coast, and tangis are very frequent. At Otaki during a period of three days, two deaths occurred. The next few months promise to be very hard on the natives, as they have neither crops or money—due to the prevalence of tangis. From a private letter the New Zealand “Tablet,” learns that the Very Rev. Father Power, of Hawera, and the Rev. Father McMullau, of Ranfurly, were presented to the Pope, who addressed kind and affectionate words to them, and sent his blessing to their parishouers. Excursion fares Palmerston North this week to Collinson and Cunninghame’s big winter sale. You will also be able to see the show at the same place. It will more than pay your fare if you call and buy some of the drapery bargains Collinson and Cttnninghame are offering.* Cattle straying is again becoming a nuisance in some parts of the borough, and as a result, much damage is done to gardens, fences, etc. East night two draught horses, a grey and bay, in search of food in Thynne Street, obtained admission to a certain property, and trampled on a newlyformed lawn, and did other damage before being turned out at an unearthly hour by the occupant.

Mr Geo, Wright has commenced business as a boot and shoemaker in Perrean’s Buildings. Mr Wright, who was associated in business for many years with his father, is too well known as a tradesman to need any introduction from us. Boots and shoes of all descriptions will be made to order and repairs effected in the best style. Mr Wright has also opened up a slock of high-class Knglish and colonial goods at greatly reduced prices. His advertisement appears elsewhere in this issue.

Big Dick Artist is not troubled will] an overplus of modesty. Recently he threw out bis chest and remarked confidently: “1 won the greatest hike race on earth, the Sydney Thousand, and you can (ell cyclists to plank all their dollars - on me in this sculling championship!” Sounds all right, if he can live up to it (says the Sydney Bulletin), but considering he has not yet defeated any sculler of note, a more gentle demeanour would be wise. All the same, the only reason he has not been either lifted into the limelight or biffed right out is that all the scullers have been too scared to take him on. When he has had the opportunity he has done well, and out of seven handicaps he has won four, arrived second once, fourth once, and pulled himself clean out of the shell the other time. Not a bad record. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is good for any member of the family. It cures coughs of all kinds. It is the product of much thought and study. It is composed of ingredients which cure easily and soothingly without harming the mo«t delicate tissues of the throat. Cbauiboilain’s Cough Remedy acts as easily and s d'ely on the young as on the old, It is the ideal remedy for coughs. For sale by W. J. Gardner, grocer.— Advt.

Every lady contemplating the purchase of a Now Jacket or Paletot for the coming winter season would do well to inspect the stock of these goods now showing at the Bon Marche, Palmerston North The style, fit, and linisli of every garment is exquisite, and the prices most reasonable.—C M. Ross and Co. — Advt, At Watchorn and Stiles you can buy dress goods at is, wool blousings is 3d, velveteens 7JJ, and flannelettes at 3s 6d a dozen.— Advt.

Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds never fails, is 6d and 2S 6d