LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXX, Issue 409, 11 July 1908, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Hkrai.d quarterly and halfyearly accounts have been issued, and we should esteem as a favour a prompt settlement of same. Farman’s ceroplane flew in Paris ii miles in 2omin 20sec, winning the Armengaud ptize of 10,000 francs (£400). At Lyttelton yesterday, Samuel Brooking, licensee of the Saxon Hotel, Lyttelton, was fined 40s for refusing accommodation without a valid reason to Alex. Collie on sth July. It is hoped by Ministers to submit proposals this session dealing with uniform school books for the Dominion. The medical inspection of schools is also under consideration.

Mr Rodie, station master, informs us this afternoon, that it is hoped the train service to Palmerston will be resumed on Monday morning. An effort will be made to get the train through to-morrow (Sunday) afternoon.

A juvenile plain and fancy dress ball will take place in the local Public Hall, on Thursday evening next. The affair has been organised with two objects in view, first, to provide an enjoyable evening’s amusement for the young folk, and secondly to augment the funds of All Saints’ Church. An enjoyable time is anticipated. A few weeks ago a deputation of Shannon residents boarded the train to interview Sir Joseph Ward on Postal and Courthouse matters, says the Farmer. Sir Joseph spoke freely, and volunteered the information that rhe proposed line of railway between Devin and Greatford must come, and he said the estimated cost of the line would probably be about £\ 30,000. At the local S.M. Court yesterday judgment went for plaintiff in the following civil cases ; —Gardner and Whibley (Barnard) v. W. and J. Young, claim £6 13s Bd, costs 26s 6d ; M. Tareena (Reade) v, Maude Duff, claim £1 18s, costs 53; C. T. Easton (Reade) v. John McGregor, claim costs xos ; A. C. Range (Barnard) v. Bessie Smith, claim .£36 is, costs £2 14-.

A good - sized boulder rolled down the hill between the two large tunnels in the Mauawatu Gorge last Wednesday night, and struck an engine with sufficient force to be felt throughout the train. The train was drawn up in a few yards, and it was found that part of the steam chest was broken. After a delay of some 15 minutes, the train (which was very long and full of passengers returning from the football match at Palmerston North) proceeded 011 its journey to Woodville. A congregational meeting, presided over by the Rev. Mr Mairs, was held in the local Methodist Church, on Tuesday evening, when it was decided to hold a Winter Garden Fete about the middle of August, to extend for two nights. The following committees were formed -.—Refreshment, programme, decoration, and amusements. The intention is to organise a fust-class concert programme for the first night, and a novel and original entertainment by a nurnb.r of young men, entitled, “Around the Camp Fire,” for the second night.

At a meeting of the Dunedin Presbytery held this week, the question of Sabbath desecration was discussed. It was alleged that Sunday football was becoming rampant, and everyone —from the Premier downward —was committing Sabbath desecration by travelling on Sunday and so forth. Ihe Council of the Churches were in favour of united action being taken, and the Anglican Bishop and Dean Fitchelt were willing to work in conjunction with the Presbyterian Church to do something to effect improvement A committee of twelve was appointed to furnish a report on the question. The Second Ballot Bill which has been introduced by the Government- proposes to amend the electoral laws by introducing the system of a second ballot. This system is designed to prevent any candidate at a Parliamentary election from being returned by a minority of the total number of votes recorded. If at any election no candidate obtains an absolute majority of votes a second ballot is to be held between the candidate who obtains the first and second place at the first ballot, the other candidates being excluded. In the districts of Bay of Islands, Bay of Plenty, Kaipara, Marsden, Taumarunui, Tauranga, Wakatipu, Wallace and Westland, the second ballot is to be taken 14 days after the first ballot. In other districts it is to be taken seven days after.

The snow-capped Tararuas present a magnificent sight. A severe frost was experienced throughout this district this morning.

The ladies of the Presbyterian Church guild have decided to hold a social, of a novel and interesting character, in the Masonic Hall, on the 12th August next. The services at the local Presbyterian Church to-morrow will be conducted by the Rev. G. K. Aitken, both morning and evening. The subject in the evening will he “ The characteristics of the true church.”

It is hoped that the action now being taken by the local police, in proescuting owners who allow their stock to wander at large in the public streets, will have the effect of putting a stop to the cattle-straying nuisance. The second musical service in the local Methodist Church will be held to-morrow evening conducted by the Rev. P. J. Mairs. Subject: “ The transformation of sorrow,” solo, anthem and song service at 6 p.m:

Owing to the Truant Inspector not being able to attend the sitting of the Court yesterday, the truancy cases against several parents wore adjourned till the next sitting of the Court on August 4th. In order to preside at the sitting of the local Court yesterday, Magistrate Thomson had to charter a motor car and Pavel from Palmerston via Rongotea. The motor car broke down on the journey, and another had to be requisitioned to complete the journey. We have to acknowledge receipt of an invitation to be present at the laying of the foundation stone of the Congregational Church, at Mastertou. The ceremony is to be performed by Mrs Williams, of Wellington, on the 16th inst. The D.O.A. notifies per advertisement that statements of accounts and balance - sheets in respect of the bankrupt estates of Arthur Allando Oliver and James Walden, have been filed in the District Court of Wanganui.

The Dannevirke Press says ; “ Young Grant, who captains the High School football team, is a lad of exceptional proportions. He weighs no less than i4st i2lb. What will he be like at 30 years of age ?” Suttie’s patent process for automatically catching, washing, and shaking hemp as it leaves the stripper, is being installed by the Tokomaru Flaxmill Company. It is stated that this patent is the greatest labour - saving device yet brought out in connection with flaxmilling. Its use carries with it a royalty of ios a ton. Were it in general use the patentee would enjoy a royalty income of no less a sum than ,£IO,OOO a year! Two useful inventions, says the Wairarapa Times, have 1 een patented by Mr J. Betty, of Masterton. One is an automatic galecatch, that is simple and very effective. One feature about this catch is that it will never miss catching in dry weather, and needs no stop on post, as it is a stop in itself. The casement stay can be used on three styles of windows, hinged at side, on top, and pivot hung. When fixed, windows can be opened out to any degree. Mr Betty has been greatly encouraged in his work by valuable testimonials from Masterton and Wellington architects, including the Government Architects (Mr Campbell and Mr Turnbull). Mr Betty intends to place his inventions on the market shortly. Mr Betty, above referred to, is a young brother of our esteemed townsman, Mr R. T. Betty.

It will be seen from an announcement elsewhere in this issue that Messrs C. M. Ro.-s and Co., of the Bon Marche, Palmerston, are new holding their 50th end of season sale, and in order to suitably commemorate their 25th year of successful trading in the City of the Plains, they are giving bargains big and plenty.— Advt. Sewing GuiHs and motheis—fancy being able te buy 10s 6d calicoes for 7s 1 id, gs 6d for 7s. This department overstocked at Watchorn, Shies and Co.’s— Advt

Dress eoods at Watchorn, Stiles and Co.’s— 4s od for is 1 id, 3s nd for is gd, as gd for is, is 6d for 6kl. —Advt.

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Mrs Hamer, of the Economic, has just received a large consignment of travellers’ samples, including a line of over 1000 pairs of stockings. These together with a numerous assortment of winter goods suitable for men, women, and children, will be quitted at ridiculously low prices. Come and sec. You will be astounded at the value you get for your money at the Economic.— A DVT.

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