LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXX, Issue 416, 28 July 1908, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Herald quarterly and halfyearly accounts have been issued, and we should esteem as a favour a prompt settlement of same.

Tow is now being graded as well as hemp, chiefly owing to representations of the Flaxraillers’ Association.

The adjourned meeting of those in favour of forming a bowling club in Foxton, will not take place this evening. Mr and Mrs C. D. Barnard left Foxton this morning for Auckland, and were farewelled at the local railway station by a number of friends.

At the racecourse on Saturday, Awahou Juniors annexed the cup for this year, defeating Albions by 8 to 3 points. At the local Police Court yesterday morning, before Alf. Fraser, Esq., Peter Peterson, charged by the police with threatening behaviour on Saturday night, was fined ios and 7s costs. The local reps, were defeated at Levin on Saturday, by the Horowhenua reps, by six points (tries scored by McKenzie and King) to three (a try scored by F, Robinson), Mr Mcßain refereed. A fatal accident was caused at Bartholomew’s mill, Levin, yesterday, by the knife flying out of a planing machine and striking J. Stanley Widdows on the side of the head, breaking his jaw and neck. Death was instantaneous. The N.Z. Flaxraillers’ Association has resolved to ask the Department of Agriculture to allow Mr Fulton, Chief Government Fibre Expert, to deliver an address at the annual meeting of the Association on July 31st.

The N.Z. Flaxmillers’ Association is urging the Railway Department to have the freight on flax kept at £2 5s per ton, the figure to which it was reduced from £2 15s in May last. Unless the request is acceded to the old rate will be reverted to on Septemper Ist as per arrange ment.

By advertisement elsewhere in this issue, Miss Jenks notifies that she is prepared to receive pupils for pianoforte tuition. Miss Jenks is well known locally as a very clever pianiste, and parents who desire to place their children under her instruction, can rely upon her qualifications to ensure first-class tuition. Terms, etc., upon application.

Cr S. H. Baker, who was tendered a welcome-home social and presentation in the Methodist school-room last night, in replying on behalf of himself and bride, to the many kindly remarks passed, said, to use an expression of his youth, “ he felt as proud as a bull pup with ten tin tails.” Needless to add, his remarks created roars of laughter.

We are informed that the RevFather Schaeffer, late of Foxton* and until recently residing at Ti" maru, has been finally appointed to St Mary’s of the Angels’ Church, Boulcott Street, Wellington. His friends will be glad to hear of his appointment to Wellington, as, perhaps, he will have the opportunity of paying occasional visits to his old parish, where he will ever be welcome.

Elsewhere in this issue Mr HCarter, watchmaker and jeweller, notifies the public that he has commenced business in Perreau’s Buildings, Foxton. Mr Carter has had a wide experience in the trade both in the Old Country and New Zealand, and has been connected vvith some of the leading establishments in the Dominion. Twelve months’ guarantee is given with all watch and clock repairs. He solicits a trial.

Owing to the unpropitious weather prevailing on Saturday evening the Foxton Brass Band were unable to give their concert in Main Street as announced, but rendered a programme last evening which was much appreciated by a large number of people. We understand that it is the intention of the Band to giver similar periodical performances during the coming Summer, which is very laudable, and we trust the public will rally round the Band, and when support is asked for they will not be found lacking.

Six special household necessaries that are always wanted are offered by Te Aro House, Wellington, at. sale prices. The Te Aro House make every effort to please country customers. Orders coming by post receive prompt attention, and the greatest care is exercised to see that customers get exactly what they want. Frequently country customers write to Te Aro House to say that they are more than delighted with the goods and the value they received. Full particulars of the six special household necessaries appear in our advertising columns. Eadies are invited to send a post card for samples.* Will the finder of a pair of spectacles kindly return same to this office. Reward. A stack of hay is advertised for sale, cheap. Apply this office. Mr J. Kelly advertises for the owner of a 14ft keel boat. If not claimed within a fortnight will be sold. Mr J. W. Rough, architect, calls tenders for the erection of a dwelling in the Avenue. Wolfe’s Schnapps— A tonic that has stood the test of years.