LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 896, 24 September 1910, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The attendance at the Anglican Scripture lesson class at the local State school yesterday morning was 75.

Messrs Ross and Co., of the Bon Marche, Palmerston N., announce the opening up of new goods for all departments, the special feature of this week’s display is millinery.* The shield for regular attendance in the local school was won this week by standards V. VI. and VII. with an average attendance of 94.5 per cent. The Italian Premiers’s crusade against obscene art in Italy has resulted in the destruction in three mouths of several tons of indecent photographs, postcards, films and pictures in Rome. The services to-morrow in the local Methodist Church will be conducted in the morning by Mr G. Huntiey, and in the evening by Mr H. Smith. A solo by Mrs Swannel, and an anthem by the choir will be rendered.

The services at the Presbyterian Church, to-morrow, will be conducted in the morniug by the Rev. G. K, Aitken, and in the evening by Mr J. Chrystall. Mr Chrystall’s subject will be, “A Song at midnight.” To-morrow is the anniversary o those who were confirmed in All Saints Church, by the Bishop of Wellington last year. The vicar hopes that those who received the Sacrament of Confirmation a year ago will make a point of being present at the 8 o’clock service. At the Supreme Court, Gis borne, this week, Jas. Raillon was sentenced to three months’ hard labour for damaging a printing machine, the property of the Gisborne Times company. He was acquitted on a charge of theft of a portion of another machine in the same office.

The Presbyterian and Methodist Churches have made arrangements for a huge picnic on Boxing Day. It is proposed to run a special train from Feildiug stopping at all intermediate stations and going to the Heads by river boats from the wharf, Devin and Company’s fleet has been engaged to carry the excursionists. The New Plymouth Borough Council has adopted a scheme of electric tramways from Fitzroy to Moturoa, through the centre of New Plymouth. The estimated cost is ,£39,726 for nearly five miles of track. The Council also adopted extensions and additions to the municipal electric lighting and power system, at an estimated cost of £11,858. A cart laden with furniture and household effects was proceeding from Devin to Foxton after midnight, on Thursday. All went well until the main drain was reached this side of the Whirokino bridge, when the horse struck trouble or got weary. Anyhow the vehicle got stuck in the drain aad the conveyance had to be unloaded before a fresh start was made. Many municipalities have been watching with interest the progress of the Edison storage battery invention in connection with the more economical working of tram systems. The Wanganui Chronicle published a special cable from Mr Frank D. Dyer, Vice-President of the Edison Storage Battery Co., slating the storage battery is a proved success, and its suitability for tramway purposes has been effectively demonstrated in New York.

The Carterton News is inlormed by a gentleman who is well informed in matters affecting Sydney that that city is making great strides or late. Probably a million pounds will be expended during this year on new buildings, and extensions to old ones. Almost all the business firms are extending or rebuilding. New firms from other States are opening up business there, and altogether New South Wales is in for a good time. The local skating rink was closed for this season on Thursday evening last. The rink was well patronised by skaters, but although it was intended to have a fancydress evening only a few enthusiasts donned fancy attire for the occasion, probably through insufficient notice being given. A flat race for men was got off, and Mr R. Ashmore carried off the prize after some exciting heats. The ladies indulged in a musical chairs event, which created some amusement for competitors and onlookers alike, the honours eventually falling to Miss M. Vibert. For Chronic Chest Complaints, Wood’s Great Peppermint Cure Is 6d, 2s 6d. Mr Parkes, jeweller, has just opened up a fine selection of Vases, also Peggy Bags, in various shades.* Walker’s selling Jellies 5 for Is,

Influenza Is reported to be very prevalent In the Wairarapa. Arnst is to row Barry on the Thames for aside. The West Coast Steamship Co., advertise the arrival of household coal. i*or watch, clock or jewellery ’■epairs go to Parkks, the jeweller, Main Street. A six-roomed house, four acres of laud, etc., is advertised for sale or to let. The Carnarvon Bay’s missing boat has been picked up, and all are safe. For Influenza take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Never fails, is 6d,and 2s 6d. A planet junior hand plough with rakes, etc., is advertised for sale at 30s. It is reported that the engineering trade in Wellington is in a bad way. Some Japanese officers have been arrested for conspiring to assassinate the Emperor.

Messrs Veitch and Allan advertise three lines by post at prices that are not equalled. See advertisement. The New Zealand Doan and Mercantile Agency Co. advertise entries for the next Himatangi stock sale. On page 4 appears interesting news and notes and a portion of the debate in the House on the Sanson Tram Extension proposal. The Himatangi (Dadies) Hockey Club intend to hold a ball at Oroua Downs at an early date. Miss Brady is the secretary, A beautiful assortment of electro plate goods, brooches, engagemen rings, etc., at Parkes’ jewellery establishment, Main St.* Mr J. G. Wilson was unable to be present at Thursday’s Harbour Board meeting on account of his being absent in Wellington in connection with the shearers’ dispute. A number of members of the local Masonic Dodge visted Devin on Thursday night to attend the installation ceremony and investiture of officers of the sister lodge. Next Monday is Dominion Day. All Government offices will observe a holiday, but trades people throughout the Dominion are not in favour of adding another holiday to the already lengthy list. The poll for the gas works pnrchase loan will take place on Thursday, October 6th next. By an error the numeral “5” appeared in the advertisement instead of “6.”

A meeting of all those interested in the formation ol a rifle club tor Foxtou is advertised to take place in the Council Chamber next Thursday night. It is hoped the meeting will be well attended. Now that spring is approaching Foxton ladies will be desirous of purchasing new millinery appropriate to the season. M. Hamer, the “ Economic,” is now showing a large consignment of ladies’ and children’s spring millinery at a reasonable figure. Discount tickets, given on all cash purchasers.* Mr Carl William Alve died at Raugitane on Thursday. He arrived iu New Zealand from Germany in 1875 and prior to taking up his residence in this district was a seitlerin Featherston and Eketahuna. Deceased leaves a wife and ten grown-up children. Mrs Nye has just opened up a splendid assortment of ornaments including art ware and silver topped cut glass vases, etc., in all the latest designs. The goods are to be quitted at greatly reduced prices to make room for the Christmas stock. Inspection invited. There are boots and boots. Cheap and trashy footwear are the dearest in the long run. The English, American, and Colonial firms from whom I draw my stock have a reputation to maintain and refuse to turn out trashy and cheap goods. I have just opened up four cases of goods for the summer season, including special lines in ladies and gents boots and shoes. Call and inspect them at R. T. Betty’s.* A representative meeting of citizens was held in the Council Chambers yesterday forenoon, convened by Messrs Hennessy and Kellow, to discuss what steps shall be taken to mark the esteem in which our late stationmaster is held. Mr Hennessy was voted to the chair in the unavoidable absence of the Mayor. It was decided to present Mr and Mrs Rodie with a piece of plate and a subcommittee, consisting of Messrs Hennessy, Dr. Adams, Perteau, McMurray and Kellow were appointed to collect subscriptions and carry out the details. A sum of ,£l3 odd was collected in the room. It was decided to make the presentation at a date convenient to Mr Rodie. See Walker’s new advertisement for bargains for spot cash. For Children’s Hacking Cough at Night, Woods’ Great Peppermin t Cure, Is fid. and 2s fid.