The Manawatu Herald. Saturday, November 12, 1910. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 917, 12 November 1910, Page 2

The Manawatu Herald. Saturday, November 12, 1910. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The attendance shield at the local school was won this week by Standards V., VI. and VII., with an average attendance of 92 per cent.

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.*

Mr Newman’s suggestion that the Government should bring down legislation to enable workers, by a deposit of ,£lO to obtain homes on easy terms, is to be acted upon by the Government this sessisu.

The Anglican bazaar to be held on Wednesday and Thursday next promises to be of great interest. There are a number of new attractions and competitions and a beautiful collection of goods for sale.

Complete returns from the New South Wales local option poll are: P'or continuance, 324,861 ; lor reduction, 37,825 ; for No-License, 2x6,523. The figures at the previous elections were: For continuance, 206,844 ; for reduction, 74,868 ; for No-license, 175,984.

Some 800 bales of chaff for the North Island arrived at the Bluff from Melbourne 011 board the Moeraki on Monday. The shipment is probably the first of the season from Australia, and it was possibly arranged for owing to the shortage of chaff in the northern market.

Messrs Hitchins, Hankins and Co. Ltd., have received instructions from Mr H. C. Cochran, who is leaving Foxton, to sell by auction on Wednesday, 16th inst., at x p.m., on the premises (Old Post Office), the whole ot his furniture and household effects, A quantity of the furniture is absolutely new. See advt. The local Druids and Oddfellows Lodges have under consideration the arranging of an excursion, per s.s. Queen of the South, to Kapiti Island. A committee consisting of members of both Orders has been set up to go into details and furnish a report on the probable cost and also to suggest a suitable date. The suggestion is that the excursion should be held either during the Christmas or New Year holidays.

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 for them, Chamberlain’s Tablets simply stimulate them to perform their own functions. For sale everywhere. — Advt.

Owing to Faster having been much earlier this year the Collect Epistle and Gospel for the 25th Sunday after Trinity will not be used until Sunday, the 20th of November, which will then be “the Sunday next before Advent.” The proper Collect, Epistle and Gospel at All Saints’ for to-morrow will be that of the 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany, the rule being that the Sundays omitted alter the Epiphany shall supply these that are wanting in the season of Trinity. A plumber informs the Eltham Argus that he cannot, at any rate of wages, procure tradesmen, and is consequently unable to meet the demands of his customers. His orders are in arrears, and overtime work does not enable him to keep pace with the demand. He attributes the scarcity of tradesmen to the restrictions of the Unions in the matter of employing apprentices. There are not, he says, sufficient tradesmen being trained to meet the requirements of the Dominion.

It would appear (says the Post) that the Labour legislation programme of the Government has not yet reached its limit for the session. The Minister for Labour was asked last week by Mr Hogg whether effect has yet been given to the scheme under which workers on payment of deposit, would be able to get dwellings erected. Yesterday afternoon Mr Hogg was informed by the Minister that a Bill on those lines was being prepared, and he hoped to bring it before the House in a few days. 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.* Por watch, clock or jewellery -epairs go to Parkks, the jeweller, Main Street.

Get Book Gift Tea at Walker’s, and by saving Coupons obtain a library of good, useful books.*

At the local Police Court this morning, a first-offending inebriate was convicted and discharged. Mr Hornblow, J.P., presided. The infant daughter of Mrs John Robinson met with a painful accident yesterday through falling on some glass and severely gashing her lip. The Town Clerk notifies by advertisement that ratepayers can obtain poison for the destruction of small birds free on application at his office.

A general meeting of members of the local Amateur Dramatic Society will be held to-night. As most important business is to be transacted a full attendance is requested. A very pleasing “afternoon” was given at Mrs Gibbs’ residence yesterday, under the auspices of the Presbyterian Ladies Social Guild. Several novel competitions were indulged in and a most enjoyable time spent.

The services to-morrow in the local Methodist Church will be conducted both morning and evening by the Rev P. W. Jones, of Feilding. The subject for the evening will be “ The Spirits that agitate the Age.” An anthem will be rendered by the choir. The local Horticultural Society’s spring show will be held oh Wednesday and Thursday, 23rd and 24th instants. Judging by the interest already being taken in the exhibition this year’s show should constitute a record. The secretary, Mr Patterson, has already received a number of entries. The show will be opened by the President, Mr Alex. Speirs. At the local Police Court yesterday, before Mr Hennessy, J.P., John Kinley, on a charge of drunkenness (third conviction within six months), was convicted and or in default seven days’ imprisonment. Kinley was also charged with wilful damage to police property in the cell and was ordered to pay Bs, or 24 hours. The fines were paid.

On page four of this issue will be found an article containing the evidence given before the Railway Committe by Mr Hennessy and Mr J. G. Wilson as members of the local Harbour Board, in support of the petition re purchase of the local wharf; also articles headed “ Population of the Dominion,” and “A Pearler’s Adventure.”

Intending exhibitors at the forthcoming Horticultural Society’s Show are reminded that the secretary will be in attendance at the Public Hall up to 10 o’clock on the night previous to the first day of the show in order to receive entries. A late entry lee of 3d will be charged on all exhibits entered after the above-mentioned hour and up to 10 a.m. on Wednesday, 23rd instant (first day of show.)

A. slight error crept into our article on the hemp industry in our last issue. In speaking of the extra royalty that millers would be called upon to pay during the present mouth we stated that it would amount to for each mill. This should have read that £l6O would be paid to one estate by millers at present drawing their supplies of green leaf from that one source.

Those in search of birthday, wedding or Christmas presents should not fail to see the fine display at present on view at the Economic. Mrs Hamer has specially imported a very large assortment of goods suitable for the Christmas trade and a portion of same can be seen in the window. If you do not see what you require in the window, walk inside. The stock is there and the prices are right. Inspection invited. The November number of the Review of Reviews is to hand, and is as usual replete with up-to-date world-wide information. The character sketch deals with the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr Lloyd George, and describes his life at his home at Criccieth, in Wales. An excellent review is given of Sir Harry Johnston’s latest book, “ The Negro in the New World,” which deals with one of the most serious problems which perplex the statesman and confound the philosopher. The section devoted to a review of the leading-articles from the world’s magazines is very complete. Speaking of the leg-ironing incident on his release from gaol at Goulburu, Mr Peter Bowling, the miners’ president, said he stood commiserating the others who were manacled. He had no suspicion he was to be manacled himself. By-and-bye, handcuffs were put on him and his comrades. Then they brought chains and commenced to attach them to his ankles. He had thought handcuffs bad enough, but leg-irons, to his mind, was going a step too far. He objected, remarking: “In God’s name, is this necessary?” The Deputy-Governor told him they had to do it. That was their instructions. He asked to see the Governor, but one of the officials remarked it would be more than the Governor’s position was worth to alter it. For rheumatism, backache, faceache, earache, neuralgia, and other muscular pains nothing can equal WITCH’S OIL (registered).* BEST FOR CHILDREN. There is no narcotic or other harmful substance in Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. It can be given to a baby as confidently as to an adult. It is pleasant to take and always cures, and cures quickly. It is a favourite with mothers of small children. For sale everywhere.— Advt. ’ - 1

A man named Alfred Ernest Slipper, who adopted a novel method of making money easily, was arrested at Wanganui on Wednesday. For some time he has been sendig to all parts of New Zealand letters to the following effect: —Dear Sir, —Should you be grocer's assistant, of , a registered letter will be forwarded to you on receipt of five shillings postal note to defray expenses, etc. —We remain, obediently yours, Stray Parcel Company, Wanganui. The police took possession of a book of skeleton letters, also about five pounds worth of postal notes received during the past week.