LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXX, Issue 432, 3 September 1908, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Colds are very prevalent at present throughout this district. Mr P. J. Hennessy has purchased the stock-in-trade of Mr Gardner, grocer. Cricketers are reminded that the annual general meeting of the Foxton Cricket Club will be held in the Good Templar Hall to-morrow night.

The total rainfall for Foxton

during last mouth was 1.83 points. The Wellington hockey reps drew with Wanganui reps on Monday.

We are informed that all the cottages at the beach are taken up to Christmas. The following are the local vital statistics for August;—Births, 3 ; marriages, 0 ; deaths, 1. Mr F, W. Hopper, plumber, has purchased a section in Main Street, and intends to erect a factory and show-room at an early date. A theological warfare is being waged in the columns of the Dominion between Dr. Tudor Jones (Unitarian) and the Rev. I. Jolly (Presbyterian) of Palmerston N. Mr Yerex, the well-known Wairarapa photographer, has decided to commence business in Foxton, and has secured the premises recently occupied by Messrs Smale and Hay, drapers. We direct attention of the local authority to the fact that horses are being driven along Main Street without leading reins or halters. This dangerous practice should be prohibited. The borough overseer is making good progress with the footpath formation in Thynne Street. This necessary work, when completed, will be much appreceiated by residents in the vicinity. A meeting of the committee of the Foxton Athletic Club is to be held in Mr Perreau's rooms to-night at 8 o’clock. A fulllattendance is requested, as the business includes the arrangements for special train from Feilding on Sports Day.

In reference to the Wellington bakers strike the Arbitration Court intimated that after examining the evidence it considered the Union apparently proposed the strike. Therefore it was not proposed to deal with the cases as against the men but to take direct action against the Union. At Shannon yesterday morning, J. Witty (with four aliases) was charged with forging aud uttering a cheque at Shannon purporting to be signed by P. Hayman and Co. Accused pleaded guilty, and was committed to the Supreme Court for sentence on Tuesday next.

We have received the September copy of the Rone Hand from the publishers, Messrs Gordon and Gotch. It is a bright aud breezily written uumber, full of interest. Its leading features are “The Healing of a Feud,” ‘ The Asiatic Menace,” “Maori Mythology,” “A Jap School for Spies,” “ Shylock and Life Insurance,” etc. The number is beautifully illustrated.

We ciip the following persona 1 par from the Feilding Star Mr F. W. Fraukland, of Foxton, has definitely decided to stand for the Manawatu seat, for which Messrs John Stevens, M.P., of Bulls (Government), Edward Newman, of Marton (Opposition), and 0. Gardner, of Palmerston (Independent), are also out. Mr Fraukland is one of the world’s cleverest actuaries, and was at one time on the staff of the Government Life Office. He is a keen student of political economy, an exceedingly well-in-formed gentleman, and au advocate of No-license. Mr Fraukland is a supporter of the Ward Government. It is understood that application has been made for a new trial of the action, James Joseph Kennedy, a farmer, v. Sergeant Miller, of Maslerton, heard at Master ton on Saturday. Plaintiff claimed as damages, on account of having allegedly been unlawfully assaulted and dragged out of a seat on the grandstand on the Masterton show grounds, on the occasion of the football match, Wairarapa v. Britain. After having deliberated for two and a-half hours, the jury awarded plaintiff ,£5 damages. The ground on which the application is based is that the verdict is against the weight of evidence. A cat saved au old man’s life at Tinwald, (Canterbury) last week. The ancient, Seymour by name, was the occupant of a house which was burned down. He had given some attention to his fire about midnight, after which he retired, but he was awakened about an hour latter by his cat brushing against his face and acting in a strange aud unusual manner. This he took no notice of at first, but as the cat continued its conduct after being pushed aside he aroused himself and discovered that the house was on fire. There was just time to make a hasty escape, and the hut was soon in ashes. The old man, who is very frail and in bad health, has been taken to the hospital. It has been predicted that the Manila industry has seen its palmiest days, and that the improvement of the lot of the workers in the Philippines owing to American civilisation has brought this about. A private communication states that the important fact is made clear in the communication referred to that already the cost of production is beyond the market value of the product, and that with the Filipinos becoming more civilised under American Government, they are realising the value of their labour. They are even forming labour unions aud are about to demand a higher rate of pay. These demands cannot be met without manila rising in price, and this closes the market. It is declared, says the N.Z. Times, that this latest news from Manila has put such heart into some southern millers who did not intend to reopen their mills, that on receipt of it they immediately commenced operations; in fact in one case a a miller has declared his readiness to become a buyer of hemp as well as a miller.

Mrs E. Robinson, of the Eady’s Mile, advertises for a general maid. Boarders are advertised for, airy rooms, bath, etc., moderate terms. Address at this office. The American fleet is being right royally entertained at Melbourne. Further additions are made to the N.Z. E. and M. Co.’s Himi- v tangi stock sale list. The superintendent of electric lines has agreed to all bureaux con« nections between Foxton and Mar-

Mr P. M. Page will sell furniture, produce, etc., etc., at the the mart on Saturday next, after the special drapery sale. Mr G. Reay, butcher, has donated a fat lamb, and Mr T. Nye a pig, for the guessing competition in connection with the local Horticultural Society’s Show. The person who removed an overcoat from Mr G. Coley’s trap on Tuesday night is warned to return same without delay, in order to save further trouble. Mr Fossey, the Education Board’s technical supervisor arrived in Foxton to-day. His visit is in connection with local technical school matters. The retort benches at the local gasworks are completed, and fires were lit in the furnaces yesterday for the first time. The drying process will continue until everything is ready to commence the manufacture of gas.

The increase in the rateable value of the borough of Napier during the year is and the capital value now stands at ,£1,630.721. Since the beginning of the present year building permits for works representing ,£60,000 were granted. An indignation meeting will be held in the local Public Hall on Tuesday evening next, for the purpose of criticising the Government’s action in reference to its treatment of one of the vital clauses in the proposed Harbour Board Bill. Everyone is invited to attend, and front seats will be reserved for ladies. Miss Wright, a talented speaker, will deliver two lectures on the No-License question, in the Masonic Hall on Sunday and Monday evenings next. The address on Sunday night will commence at 8.15 in order to give church-goers an opportunity to be present. No charge will be made for admission. See advertisement. Mr P. M. Page, acting under in' structions from Mr Darcy Ford, will hold an unreserved clearing sale of Manchester goods at his auction mart on Saturday next, commencing at 2 p.m. ,£SOO worth of goods will be submitted and knocked down to the highest bidders. For further particulars see dodgers and advertisement appearing in this issue. The Carterton New states that owing to slackness of orders the local sawmills contemplate closing down, thereby affecting 40 or 50 families of sawmill workers. The sawmillers declare that they have a large stock of timber for which there is no sale. The workers are deputaiionising the member for the district to ask the Govern-ment-to use native timber in preference to imported. C. M. Ross and Co., of the Bon Marche, Palmerston North, announce the arrival of 130 cases and packages of new goods for Spring and Summer, which are now being displayed in the various departments, of which inspection is solicited. Value and variety unsurpassed.— Advt. Mrs L. Peters, Miramar, Wellington, N.Z., says : “ I can safely recommend Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to anyone suffering from pains in the stomach. A few days ago my little boy, aged 6 years, was suffering agony with this complaint. I only gave him a few doses ot Chamberlain’s, Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and he was soon well and has not been troubled since. I think this remedy should be kept in every home.’ For sale everywhere.— Advt. For gentlemen’s clothing of every description the “ Economic ” drapery establishment carry the largest, most varied, and comprehensive stock in Foxton. 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. There is not a particle of opium or other narcotic in Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, and never has been since it was first offered to the public. It is as safe a medicine for a, child as for an adult. This remedy is famous for its cures of colds and croup, and can always be depended upon. For sale everywhere.- Advt. WOLFE’S SCHNAPPS is absolutely invaluable to. the traveller. WOLFE’b SCHNAPPS stands preeminent among stimulants and cordials.