The Manawatu Herald. TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 1908. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXX, Issue 422, 11 August 1908, Page 2

The Manawatu Herald. TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 1908. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Several of the local flaxmills commenced operations yesterday.

A meeting 'of the Foxtou bricket Club was held last night. The balance - sheet submitted showed a deficiency of 19s 3d. It was decided to have the shield, won by the club last season, engraved, and handed over to the custody of Mr W. Stewart.

The Rev. Mr Jupp, secretary of the Presbyterian Church young people’s movement, conducted the services at the local Presbyterian Church last Sunday. The services were well attended. The preacher dealt with the necessity for greater attention being paid to the spiritual training of the young. He will conduct a special service tomorrow night, when the public are invited to be present. The ladies of the congregation will provide refreshments.

There died at Motuiti yesterday a well-known Maori chieftaiuess, of the Ngatirakawa tribe, in the person of Mrs Eparaima, aged about 50 odd years. Deceased had been ailing for some time. She was a sister of the late well-known native, Rori. She leaves “two sons, Wi and Piki, and a number of relatives (among whom is the wellknown N. Heta) to mourn their loss. A large tangi will be held. Natives are expected from all parts of the Dominion.

The first gas connection is being made to-day by the local company to Mr Alf Fraser’s residence.

The death is announced of the Marquis di Rudini, ex-Premier of Italy, aged 69 years. The departure from Ottawa of Tord Roberts, who was one of the British representatives at the Tercentenary celebrations, was marked by enthusiastic scenes. The streets were packed by cheering crowds'.

Mr C. J. Reakes, Assistant Chief Veterinarian, brought with him from England eighty mice inoculated with cancer, sent out by the Imperial Cancer Research Fund to Mr J. A. Gilruth, Chief Veterinarian, for experimental purposes.

It is suspected that lately, despite the strictest precautions, Chinese have been finding their way into Australia. On the arrival of the steamer Prinz Waldemar, nine were discovered cleverly stowed away. Two others were found on the steamer at Fremantle. In connection with aerial navigation, enormous sums are being subscribed in Germany, and enough is already offered -to provide a score of airships. Many individuals are co itributiug thousands. The Berlin Bourse gave

On every boat of the American Navy there is a young black bear presentented by the people in the State of Washington. These are the Navy mascots. Eighty thousand pounds’ worth of English money was taken aboard the American Fleet yesterday for the payment of the men.

The American Fleet is timed to leave Auckland on Saturday next, at 8 a.m. This will be a great disappointment to a large section of the public, as it was expected that the exposition of New Zealand football to be given on Saturday afternoon would be appreciated by the visitors. General regret was expressed when the resignation of Mr Kirste as sanitary contractor, was read at last night’s Borough Council meeting, and one councillor remarked that the Council will never obtain the services of a better man. Mr T. Ward was appointed to fill the vacancy.

Our Palmerston morning contemporary informed its readers that it saw the Foxtou banner in a good position in Auckland to welcome the American fleet. Our morning contemporary is troubled with enlarged imagination—the result of skite-itis. Foxton did not send a banner.

At last night’s Borough Council meeting Cr Gray moved that meetings of the Council in future be held fortnightly instead of monthly. The motion, on being put, was lost. Cr Jenks remarked that councillors were very patient, and if irrelevant matters were not discussed the business could be disposed of expeditiously.

The Mayor has been appointed to represent the local Borough Council on the deputation consisting of representatives from local bodies, to wait on the Prime Minister in jefereuce to granting local bodies extension of borrowing powers. Cr Hennessy was appointed to represent the Council on the Rivers Commission.

Spring is in the air—you can feel it in your blood. Nature is renewing herself, and all capable housewives are anticipating the glories of a real, good “springclean.” Why not discard that worn and much - faded floorcovering, and start fresh from the foundation ? Te Aro House, Wellington, are advertising a line of handsome Beaver Art Squares at ridiculous prices. Read the announcement.*

Mr Charles C. Reade, sou of Mr E. E. Reade, of Foxton, who went abroad in search of experience some two years ago, who has been engaged in journalism in London for the past three years, principally as sub-eidtor of the Crown (a sumptuous society weekly publication), proposes to return to New Zealand towards the end of the year. He will first spend a month or so in visiting the industrial centres of the North of England in order to gain some insight into the great industries carried on there, and afterwards he hopes to spend a month on the Continent before joining at outward-bound liner at Genoa en route for Australia and New Zealand.

At last night’s Borough Council meeting the Nuisance Inspector made a verbal report as to the alleged filthy condition in which one of the Council’s houses had been left by a tenant. He described the condition of affairs and advised the Council not to take possession of the key until the place had been put in a sanitary condition. He complained further that the said tenant had taken his family to a four-roomed cottage in Main Street, which possessed no right-of-way —except through the house —for the sanitary contractor to perform his duty. Such a disgusting state of things, the Inspector contended, was a menace to the public health. The Mayor explained that the residence first complained of was sub-let by the Council’s tenant to the recent occupier, and it was decided to immediately request the lessee to put the house in order and pay up arrears of rent. With reference to the four-roomed cottage in Main Street, it was pointed out that this dwelling was insanitary, and was to accommodate twelve occupants. One councillor remarked that the owner was a wealthy absentee. The Council decided to comjjiuuicate with the owner and request him to provide a right-of-way immediately.

An impounding notice appears in this issue.

A lost magpie, wing cut, is advertised for. Apply this office. Sittings of White Leghorn eggs from good laying strain are advertised for sale. Orders left with Mrs Hussey will he promptly attended to.

We direct attention to a replace advertisement appearing elsewhere in this issue from Messrs Durward and Co., the well-known Palmerston drapers.

Messrs P. W. Brown and Newth Bros, notify their customers and the public generally that the price of milk will be reduced to 3d per quart, as from Ist September.

A man named Christopher Anderson, was arrested at Bainesse, by Constable Sweeney this morning, charged with the theft of a rug, the property of Mr Alex. Speirs. Mr Delmar, representative for the Mexican Bill Company, arrived in town to-day to make arrangements for the appearance of the above company on Thursday next.

Persons who intend to instal gas in their homes, shops, offices, etc., would do well to make an inspection of the stock of fittings now on exhibition in the shop at the Municipal Chambers, The selection includes a splendid assortment of globes, stoves, rings, etc., etc. Prices and all particulars may be obtained from the manager, Mr Heyes. Mr Simms, inspector under the Orchard and Garden Pests Act, is at present visiting this district. In conversation with our representative this morning, Mr Simms said that attention is being paid by the majority of orchardists to spraying, but there was still some who would have to spray or cut down infested trees, otherwise they would be prosecuted for a breach of the Act.

For gentlemen’s clothing of every description the “Economic” drapery establishment carry the largest, most varied, and comprehensive stock in Poxton. Having bought heavily and cheaply, the “ Economic ” must make a speedy clearance at ridiculously low prices. The window display of millinery at Mrs Hamer’s is very handsome, exposing, as it does, all those delicate articles which are indispensable adjuncts to make complete the trosseau of the fair sex. A visit of inspection is cordially extended to all. —Advt.

Sewing Guilds and mothers —fancy being able te buy tos 6d calicoes for 7s 1 id, 9s 6d for 7s. This department overstocked at Watchorn, Stiles and Go’s.—Aovx

The miner at the battery Was suffering irom a cold! As mad as any hatter, he Was pocketing the gold ! “ Good gracious!” said the manager, “ But this is pretty pure.” The miner said : “ Excuse me, I Took just a little bit to buy Some Woods’Great Peppermint Cure.”