LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXX, Issue 444, 22 December 1908, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Pahiatua dairymen have notified their customers that they will discontinue supplying milk in the borough after the middle of January if certain regulations are not relaxed. A woman who was summoned by the education committee of Yarmouth on October 17th said that she had n children, 10 of whom were less than 12 years old, and had lost five, and that her husband only earned 15s a week.

We are asked to state that the Yerex Studio has received such encouragement during the past fortnight that it will not now be closed as intimated in a previous issue. As the work is equal to city productions, it is hoped that residents will support local Industry.* Sir Lewis Mitchell, a member of the Closer Union Convention, speaking at Capetown, said the Convention was nearing an agreement on many problems hitherto deemed impossible of solution. The t Anglo-Saxon genius for political freedom was about to achieve another triumph. Those who have not yet placed their orders for Christmas Cards with the Herald office should do so at once. We have a few specimens of our English stock left, chaste design “ Happy Day ” series 8s 6d per . dozen, “ Auld Lang Syne ” and “ All Good Wishes ” series 6s 6d per dozen. These prices include the purchaser’s own greetings. Plainer designs from 3s 6d dozen.*

An invitation to visit the Xmas Fair which opened at the Bon Marche on Saturday appears in another column. Great interest was shown by the , numerous buyers on Saturday, but possibly the chief excitement centred round blouses and millinery, of which there are beautiful stocks of new goods, and the prices are tempting.* In All Saints Church on Christmas Day there will be special services. The Blessed Sacrament will be clebrated at 7 a.m., 8 a.m., and with matins at 11 a.m. In the evening there will be Festal Evensong with carols and short address. Mrs John Robinson will sing as a solo “Sleep Holy Babe" at both the 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. services. The Misses Symons will also sing a carol as a duet. In th 6 Anglican Church, Christmas Day is one of the great Festivals of the year, and the Church will be decorated in honour of the Festival.

The experience of a lady entering a Wellington jeweller’s shop shortly before two o’clock recently should act as a warning to lady visitors to take the utmost precaution in moving about the crowds during the’ present holiday season. The 'lady in question was entering the shop door when two men snatched at her bag, but hurriedly disappeared when they found themselves being dragged into the shop as the result of the tight grip maintained upon that article. The'Wrier was naturally alarmed at this daring attempt to rob her in the open daylight.

There is a general understanding among Wellington shopkeepers to close their establishments on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, and on January ist, bqt not oa. Saturday, January 2nd. Grocers, however, are bound by an award which names Januaryv ind as a holiday. Factories which are bound to observe th e half-holiday will in all probability close on the Friday., and Jpatufday of New Year’jgflHkMK well as Christmas .-and;'

Tommy Burns, the champion boxer, has expressed himself agreeable to train Arnst for the prize-ring.

Wilbur Wright, in his aeroplanes covered a distance of miles, in n 4 minutes at Lemans. Some of the distance was at a height of 400 feet.

The Newi Zealand Dairy Association, Ltd., payments for butter fat supplies during November total ,€2i,799, which is more than for the corresponding period last year.

Among the competitors norni" nated for the Masterton Caledonian Society’s Sports to be held on New Year’s Day, is the local runner, L. Alzdorf. His handicaps are eight yards in the 300yds, 10yds in the 440yds, and 15yds in the half mile.

Mr M. Perreau has decided to cater for the children on Christmas Eve by providing a bran tub at his shop. The dips will cost 3d, and the little ones can rest assured that they will get good value for their money.

A strong movement, backed by the Merchants’ Guilds, is in progress in China boycotting German goods and institutions. Kiaochau shipments and Chinese imports from Shanghai to Tsing-tu have almost ceased.

In one of the big Swiss lace manufactories there is a new machine which threads 1000 needles a minute, ties the knot for each, cuts the thread off at a uniform length, and then carries the needle along and sticks it into a cushion ready for use.

Captain Gordon left with his two teams from the local school cadet corps this morning, to take part in the shooting competitions at Palmerston. Owing to short notice, the lads have not had much spare time to get their eye in, but it is anticipated that they will give a good account of themselves. Mr E. Healey has a large assortment of perfumery very suitable for Christmas presents. These goods are not put in the window, as they are apt to deteriorate with exposure to the sun, He has also smelling salt bottles in great variety—all salt bottles purchased here are filled free of charge. Mr Healey has also the best assortment of hair brushes in Foxton. Inspection invited * At the banquet tendered to Mr Newman M.P. at Marton, Mr T. McKenzie in replying to the toast of “ Committees and Workers” related that in a district which he knew, all the ladies had voted but one who was unavoidably detained at home. The young elector born that day bore the name Edward Newman Victoria in memory of the glorious victory of their candidate.

On Friday the Moutoa School held their annual picnic which, owing to the fine weather and the untiring efforts ot Mr Barrowclough, proved a great success. Great regret is felt by the Moutoa residents that Mr and Mrs Barrowdough are leaving. During the time Mr Barrowclough has been in charge of the Moutoa school he has won the respect and esteem of all who he. came into contact with, and will be greatly missed. There is a probability that Noah Brusso—better known as Tommy Burns—the world’s champton heavy weight pugilist, will pay a visit to New Zealand after he has fought Johnson on Boxing Day. Mr Coombes, editor of the Sydney Referee, on his return from Wanganui is to be empowered to carry the wishes of the Wellington Boxing Association to Mr W. F. Corbett, boxing editor ot the Referee, and • the Association’s Australian representative, with a view to the latter making the necessary enquiries for the present champion as regards terms. At Palmerston on Friday night last Detective Quirke and Constable Barry raided a building in Main Street near the Court House, occupied by Chinese, where opium smoking was suspected. As a result Jim Dee and Dee Ping appeared before Mr A. D. Thomson yesterday morning charged with having opium in their possession and smoking the drug; on each charge the latter was fined £5 and 7s costs, and his friend Jim Dee was also fined £5 and 7s costs. A house in Cuba Street was also raided, but no trace of the use of the drug was found. One Chinaman, however, threatened the detective with a tomahawk, but nothing serious occurred. Dater, one of the Chinamen appeared at the police station to give Detective Quirke in charge.

The Opposition banquet at Marton tjo celebrate the return of Mr Edward Newman for the Manawatu; electorate, was an unqualified success, says the Advocate. A hundred guests from all over the district were present and a number «f members and late memberof tpe House. The opinion expressed by all was that Manawatu hadf been singularly fortunate in its vchoice of a member. The speeches of Mr Newman in the past have always been full of thought, but before the recent congest he was a somewhat halting speaker. His training in the battle .for fee Manawatu seat has immensely increased his effectiveness as a pjbbllc speaker, and last evening boul the matter and the manner of his speeches compared more than ! favourably, with the utterances/of men of larger experience in public life. . Tfere can be no doubt that Mr secure the ear of the his ,words will .that,: de'ctpratd. J -'^idjed^by f*BJ ...

A housekeeper advertises for a position of trust.

Pigs, poultry, produce and Christinas toys are included in the bill-of-fare at the Foxton Auction Mart on Christmas Eve. , j Attention is directed to the list—of goods tor sale at the Auction Mart on Christmas Eve. For particulars see advertising columns.

Mr and Mrs McEwen advertise a thanks notice to Dr. Adams, who attended their infant daughter, who succumbed through shock, the result of a recent burning accident.

The Mayor of Palmerston North has intimated his intention of providing Christmas dinner for all 1 families dependent upon the local ' Charitable Aid Board. J

Toys of all descriptions, wooden and mechanical, rocking horses, hobby horses, tricycles, perambulators, dolls at all prices, Daisy air guns, steam engines and steam rail ways, motor cars and diamobiles, all suitable for Christmas present sents at^evett’s.

A quiet wedding was celebrated at the residence of Mr T. Hender - son this 'afternoon, when Mr W. E. Coley, son of the late Mr W. Coley, Vras united to Christiana Annie, eldest daughter of Mrs Wallis, ;of Foxton. The Rev. Mr Aitken was the officiating minister:

A Taranaki farmer was at a loss to understand why a young foal he had was not making better headway. The foal’s mother appeared to have no lack of nourishment. yet her offspring was poor in condition and always hungry. After a lot of cogitation the farmer one day , went into the paddock and discovered two calves, one on either side of the mare, helping themselves to the mare’s milk, the loss of which accounted for the miserable condition of the foal. — News.