The Manawatu Herald. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1908. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXX, Issue 442, 24 November 1908, Page 2

The Manawatu Herald. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1908. LOCAL AND GENERAL .

' Mr Stevens wired from Bulls yesterday;—“Very sanguine of success if all supporters arc brought to polls.”

The Methodists intend to hold a Christmas tree and social tomorrow fortnight. Full particulars later.

Any one desiring a “cleui sweep” should visit Mr Chis. Collins’, who has opened up a large and varied assortment of brooms, scrubs, cushion and feather dusters, yard brooms, etc. Inspection invited.

Messrs Ross and Co., of the Bon Marche, Palmerston, have an advertisement in our advertising columns, respecting house furnishings and household drapery. It is well known that for quality and value in fashionable and family drapery, this firm stands first in the entire district. — Advt. The examination of Std. VI. pupils of the local and surrounding schools will take place at Foxton on the 2nd December next, beginning at 9 a.m., and continuing till 4 p.m. Mr Hornblow has been asked by the Chief Inspector to co-operate with the head teacher in supervising.

Some persons at Martinborough perpetrated an objectionable trick on election night, writes our Wairarapa correspondent, by resorting to the old-time practice of throwing ancient eggs amongst the crowd. Amongst those who happened to become a casual target of the evil-smelling fusilade, was Mr D. P. Loasby. who had a suit of clothes ruined. The matter is in the hands of the police. Really exceptional values are being offered by C. Smith, Ltd., the popular Palmerston drapers, this week. Smart 1 tweed costumes at 50s, usual price three guineas ; trimmed hats for ros each, worth from 15s to 25s each; useful ready-to-wear “ blouse ” costumes offered from xos 6d to 14s 6d, worth from 14s 6d to 25s each. Ladies should make a point of seeing these goods early, as they can’t stay in stock long at these prices. —C. Smith, Ltd.

Any person interfering with electors while going to or coming ftom the polling booth to-day by giving them roll numbers, etc., will lay themselves open to prosecution. At the first poll some glaring cases of “button-holing” ostensibly to give the voter his number, took place until the attention of the police was directed to it. Mr Fraser, local returning officer, has been advised that it is within his jurisdiction to take proceedings against enthusiastic partisans who overstep the bounds.

Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is the most successful medicine in the world for bowel complaints, both for adults and children. Pleasant and safe to take, and prompt in its action, and effectual iu results. For sale everywhere.— AhVT.

Wo have made arrangnn • 11fs (o display the lesults of the Second Ballots outside the Herald office to-night. We have to again thank Mr Hayes, managei for the local gas company, for his kind cooperation in pioviding us with the illumination. If the public will he as orderly to-night, as they were last Tuesday, then we will not complain.