LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 870, 26 July 1910, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

An advertiser wants a smart boy for farm work.

A number of leaseholders at the Beach have decided to erect a hall at that locality. Mr P. Roberts has given a section for the purpose. Mr Levett announces that the rink will be open to-night and on Thursday and Friday nights. Tomorrow afternoon will be positively for ladies only.

The public are notified, by advertisement, that the Columbia skating rink will open in a few days. Enjoyment at a reasonable price is promised by the proprietor. See advt. The poundkeeper notifies by advertisement that if two calves impounded by the ranger are not claimed and expenses paid they will be sold on August 13th. One of the largest fires that has occurred in Otaki for some time broke out on Sunday morning, and completely demolished the railway station, railway post office, and refreshment rooms.

Mr W. T. Wood, of Palmerston North, who has recently returned from a health-recruitihg trip to Rotorua, has been greatly benefitted in health as a result of the holiday, in fact Mr Wood says that he feels better now than he has for some years.

Messrs Dalgety and Co,, Etd. held a very successful sale at the Himatangi sale yards yesterday on account of Messrs Eowe Bros. The bidding throughout was spirited and the whole of the dairy herd was quitted at most satisfactory figures.

When the members of the local Roman Catholic Church decide to get up a special effort to liquidate a debt they do it thoroughly and as a rule reach their objective. The members have decided to hold a social in the Public Hall on August 3rd. Progressive euchre and dancing will be the principal features of the evening and a good time is anticipated. Now is the time to spray fruit trees. The most effective winter spray, Neptune Red Oil, has proved itself the most economical and best on the market. It is easier to apply than the oldfashioned method. It can be procured in any quantity from Messrs Wighton, sole agents for Manawatu and Rangitikei districts. The local amateurs have all arrangements for the production of the farcical comedy, “Kleptomania,” well in hand and are rehearsing on every possible occasion in order to ensure that the production will be a success. The whole of the proceeds will be devoted to improving and beautifying the school grounds, and as it is for such a good purpose the play is sure to be well patronised. Tickets for the performance, which takes place on Friday, August sth, may be obtained from the school children.

Mr A. Jonson is greatly attached to two fox terrier dogs. One day last week they followed him to Herrington and scenting rabbits forsook their master and spent four days burrowing after their natural enemies. Mr Jonson was greatly perturbed at their disappearance and offered a reward for their recovery. They were ultimately discovered on the run by Mr Edwards in a very pitiable plight. Elsewhere in this issue Mr Jonson tenders his thanks for their recovery.

Will the person who took a small basket from the hall on the night of the Juvenile Ball kindly return same to this offie.* Final Bargain Clearance at the Bon Marche Bargain Boom this coming week. The entire balance of fashionable and winter drapery must go, and prices are made to secure this end. Buyers should take a note of this.* A social will be held in All Saints’ schoolroom in aid of the piano fund on August 9th. A special programme is being arranged which will include new talent to Foxton. Full particulars appear elsewhere.