The Manawatu Herald. Saturday, November 5, 1910.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 914, 5 November 1910, Page 2

The Manawatu Herald. Saturday, November 5, 1910.

A pure-bred retriever slut and collie-retriever pup are advertised for sale. The services at the Presbyteriau Church, to-morrow, will be conducted in the morning by the Rev. Mr Stanton, of Taihape, and in the evening by Mr J. Chrystall.

On our fourth page to-day will be found the following interesting articles ;—“United South Alrica,’’ “The Crippeu Case,” “Antarctic Expedition,” “A Human Orchid,” “Making a Picture,” “Diver’s Fight for Eife,” “Mental Telepathy.” A Pahiatua Councillor (Mr Westlake) resigned recently as a protest against the Council adjourning a lew weeks ago to attend the final service of the Anglican Mission. Mr Westlake was again nominated. The result of the election on Wednesday last was: Osborne Tilly 141, Westlake 116,

The Cricket Council at its annual meeting at Christchurch, elected Mr F. Newman of Raugitikei, president, and F. Raphael secretary. The balance - sheet showed assets The credit from the Australian tour was It was resolved to consult the local associations as to providing coaching for boys attending the State schools.

You frequently hear of cases of chronic constipation-cases that have existed for years. In nine cases out of ten the trouble has become chronic through improper treatment. The patient has formed the habit of taking strong purgatives and has so weakened the bowels that they will not act naturally. Chamberlain’s Tablets cure constipation and cure it permanently, because, instead of doing the work of the bowels tor them, Chamberlain’s Tablets simply stimulate them to perform their own functions. For sale everywhere. — Advt.

The time-table oi the FoxtonSandon tramway is published in this issue. The attendance shield at the local school was won this week by St. 1., with an attendance of 91 '2 per cent.

Mr A. Lazarette notifies the arrival of fresh whitebait and flounders, also smoked fish.

The New Zealand Cup will be run this afternoon. The result of same will be posted up outside this office as soon as received.

It makes one anxious—any loss of weight. Phosphol will rebuild a constitution- Large bottles sold by all chemists. 3 At Wellington last night a woman named Mrs Macintosh was accidentally shot by her husband. Her condition is not serious.

A dead horse on the beach road is creating a nuisance, and the matter should receive the immediate attention of the local authorities.

Messrs Ross and Co., of the Bon Marche, Palnerston N.. announce a grand display of latest novelties in every department of their extensive business, of which they invite inspection.*

The Patronal Festival of All Saints’ Church will take place tomorrow— the Holy Communion will be celebrated at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. At this Festival all communicants should endeavour to be present at the altar. The evening service will be fully choral when special psalms and special lessons will be used as on all All Saints' Day. Tuesday last was All Saints’ Day, when there was a celebration ol the Holy Communion, but as many could not attend on that day, the Festival will be observed to-morrow which is in the octave of All Saints.

The word “ summer ” always seems synonymous of smart and showy dresses and millinery, and this season is a period when ladies seem specially interested in the purchase of their dresses. Mrs M. Hamer, of the “ Economic,” has lavishly provided for the tastes of Foxton ladies, in smart Linen Costumes, fashionable Millinery, Ties, Gloves, and all apparel necessary for the coming summer season. See window display.* The average attendance at the State schools in the Wanganui Education District during the quarter ending September 30th totalled 11,990 —6454 boys and 5536 girls; the roll number at the end ot the quarter was 14,271 — 7635 boys and 6636 girls ; during the quarter 1656 pupils were admitted —544 boys and 812 girls ; at the end of the quarter 197 main schools and three side schools were open ; 356 teachers were employed —172 male and 184 female, and 85 pupil-teachers —28 male and 62 female.

The Philip Lytton Dramatic Company which will stage the iavourite drama, “The Fatal Wedding,” at the Public Hall, on Moday night has had a very successful season in Palmerston North where they have been appearing in their own moving theatre. Both the Palmerston papers speak very highly of the Company, which is headed by such well-known artists as Miss Lily Dampier and Mr Alfred Rolfe, and it is hoped they will be greeted with a bumper house on Monday night. Mr K. Newman, M.P., has received the following letter, dated the Ist hist., from the Hon. J. A. Millar, Minister for Railways, in connection with the state of the stationmaster’s house at Foxton as drawn attention to in these columns recently : “I have to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 17th ultimo, bringing under my notice clipping from the Manawatu Heraed in regard to the stationmaster’s house at Foxon. lam having this matter repotted on and a further reply will be sent to you in due course.” An important amendment to the Licensing Bill will be proposed by Mr Poole, who will move to have clause three altered so as to read that the question whether licenses shall continue to be granted in any licensing district shall be submitted concurrently with the question as to national prohibition, that is as section three o( clause three reads at present. Mr Poole will move to strike out the rest of the section as follows : “ Every vote given in favour of national prohibition shall be deemed to be aud shall be recorded as a vote in favour of the proposal that no license be granted in the district, and every vote given against national prohibition shall be deemed to be and shall be recorded as a vote in favour of the grant of licenses in the district.”

I,ast year the vicar of All Saints' endeavoured to collect a sum of for the erection of a small church at the Foxton Heads. lie went as far as to receive a quotation ior the building of such church, and had hoped that the Bishop would have consecrated the same to “St. Hugh” on the 17th of this month, which is the Festival of that Saint. However he was not successful in raising the funds, only a small amount being collected. This year a further effort is to be made and a box has been placed in the Church for contributions, and the vicar will be glad to receive any help, however small it may be, from those willing to forward this undertaking. As far as possible it is doped that this sum may be raised by voluntary offerings, as the funds to build a church should be the results of free gifts. If the amount can be raised this season the church will be ready for next November, if not, a further effort will be made next summer aqd the church opened in 1912. Walker’s Jellies at 5 for Is are selling well.

Mr O. Cook notifies by advertisement that he will run a threehorse drag to the Beach to-morrow afternoon. The drag will leave the Post Office at 1.45 o’clock. A school and public swimming baths, costing over was officially opened by the Mayor at Eltham, on Thursday afternoon, and a swimming carnival held before a large attendance.

It is rumoured that the Flaxmills Employees’ Union intend appealing against the decision given by Mr A. D. Thomson, S.M., in the case against C. Lennox for an alleged breach of award.

Tenders, to close at noon of 12th November, are called by advertisement by Mr G. J. Scott, asignee, for the stock-in-trade, goodwill of lease of shop, etc., in the assigned estate of G. P. Walker. The Rev. G, K. Aitken left Foxton to-day for Auckland, where he is to attend the Presbyterian Assembly which opens on Wednesday. The Rev. Mr Aitken will conduct services at Taihape to-morrow.

Constable McCormack, of Palmerston N., fractured his skull through slipping off the kerbing on Thursday night, and now lies in a precarious condition. The Constable has been 32 years in the service.

The Foxton Racing Club advertise for tenders for repairs and alterations to buildings, etc., on the course and new railing round part of the course. Tenders close with the secretary at 8 p.m. on the 14th inst. Mr G. T. Woodroofe notifies by advertisement that he has purchased the butchery business in Main Street lately carried on by Mr W. C. Hnwan, and solicits a continuance of the support accorded his predecessor. At Palmerston North early yesterday morning, a woman named Mrs Lnnan was picked up in an unconscious condition at the rear of a stable in David Street. The affair is shrouded iu mystery. The woman, who is reported to be of intemperate habits, now lies iu a precarious condition.

The services to-morrow in the local Methodist Church will be conducted in the morning by Mr H. Smith, and in the evening by the Rev. P. J. Mairs. The subject will be “ Ideal Church Prosperity.” A solo, “My Name in Mother’s Prayer ” will be sung. Prayer meeting 6,30. To-day is Guy Fawkes Day. At an early hour this morning a number of juveniles might have been seen conveying all kinds of queer effigies round from house to house in order to obtain the wherewithal to purchase doublebangers, rockets, squibs, etc., which are to be let off to-night in time-honoured fashion. The Foxton Harbour Board have instructed Messrs Mounsey and Co., to sell the Signal Station Reserve and 12 building sites at the Foxton Heads, at their mart, Palmerston North, on Saturday next. The signal station reserve contains 418 acres, and it will be leased for a term of 10 years from the first of January next. Conditions of sale and all particulars can be obtained on application to the Secretary of the Board.

It happened in a city coalyard not a hundred miles from Wellington- The manager remonstrated with one of the employees, which resulted in the latter’s dismissal. In taking farewell of his late employer, the young man heaved the following brick:—“Sir, when I was attending school I was taught that 20 cwts. went to the ton —but during the past three years of my connection with your firm I find that a ton consists of only 16 cwt.” While the young man passed out of the office, the manager reflected on the burning question of the policy of honour in business.