LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 918, 15 November 1910, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A bradlev gig, nearly new, is advertised for sale. A boy for general work is advertised for. The local Racing Club’s membership roll now totals 84 members. The English press are strongly in favour of a suggestion that King George V. should tour the Empire. A general meeting of the Foxton Horticultural Society will be held on Friday evening next in the Council Chamber.

If in want of Birthday, Wedding or other gifts, go to Pakkes’, he jeweller, the shop for presents.*

The new form of oath was administered at the local court for the first time on Monday morning by the Clerk of the Court, Mr R Woods.

Twenty-two pupils will be presented for proficiency examination at the local school next month and three ex-pupils, making a total of twenty-five. The committee of the Foxtou Athletic Club will meet on Friday evening next. As important matters ate to be discussed, a full attendance is requestedThe. silver cradle presented to His Worship the Mayor by the members of the Borough Council was manufactured locally, having been made to the order' of the Councillors by Mr R. M: Parkes.

By advertisement, Mr A. JOusoh offers a reward for informrtiou which will lead to the recovery of two black and white terrier dogs. Any person illegally detaining same after this date will be prosecuted.

To-day at the Wellington Supreme Court Mr Justice Cooper will hear argument on questions of law as to whether plaintiffs are entitled to relief in the case of Easton and Austin v. J. R. Stansell, a claim ior as damages alleged to be sustained in connection with a contract.

Complaints have been made to the local police against the practice of horsemen galloping up and down the beach in front of the cottages, as such endangers the lives of children playing about on the beach. The police are looking into the matter and will take action to stop the practice if found necessary, Complaints have also been made that the motor cars, etc., left on the beach have been tampered with. In almost every neighbourhood you will find someone who, during the summer months, had a severe attack of colic or English cholera and who had been put to the most severe suffering before medicine could be procured or a doctor summoned. A reliable remedy for this complaint should be kept at hand. The risk is too great for anyone to take. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has undoubtedly saved the lives of more people and saved more pain and suffering than any other medicine in use. It can always be depended upon for this ailment. For sale everywhere.—Advt. Try Walker’s for value in everything.*

Constable Sweeney is at present in Shannon relieving Constable Hasson, who is away on a month’s leave.

This is from the Hltham Argus : “ A number of men had their first dip in the new swimming baths this morning.” Comment would spoil the effect.

Nature’s embrocation. Rocke’s Eucalyptus Oil. The finest that Australia produces. There’s “something ” distinctive about “Rocke’s.”

By the end of this year it is estimated that 000,000 worth of gold will have been obtained from Reefton by reefing alone, since 1572, 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.*

A writ claiming £5Ol damages for alleged slander has been issued against a Wairarapa farmer. The slander is alleged to have been uttered by the farmer’s wife. The case is to be beard at the next sitting of the Supreme Court at Mastertou.

The flush of grass during the last three or four weeks has been positively bewildering to graziers —a farmer told a Levin Chronicle reporter the other day. Farmers, he said, could not stock their lauds heavily enough. The high price of stores and the doubtful continuance of good prices made it difficult to realise the wealth that the grass was offering them. At the Rangitikei Defence Rifle Club’s first championship meeting held at Bulls on Wednesday last, Mr A. Hurst, Foxton, a member of the Himatangi Rifle Club, won a prize of ros for his score of 34 at 200 yards, and 2s 6d at 500 for a score of 33. He also secured a prize of £1 for his aggregate of 98. The top score was roi. 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. We remind our readers of the Anglican Bazaar which opens tomorrow afternoon, at 3 o’clock. Mr Newman, M. P., will perform the opening ceremony. The stalls are made up as follows: —(1) plain goods, (2) fancy goods, (3) flower, (4) sweets, (5) calendar, (6) tobacco, 17) produce. There will also be a Christmas Tree for the children, bran tub and fishing pond. In addition to these, there are numerous competitions and side shows, and tastefully arranged tea rooms. The admission to the Bazaar is rs, including afternoon and evening. During the evening hours of the bazaar, the orchestra has kindly offered to play a few selections. The object is to raise funds for the improvement of the church property. Messrs Hitchings, Hankins and Co., Ltd., have received instructions from Mr H. C. Cochran, who is leaving Foxton to commence business in Levin, to offer by auction at his residence (old Post Office), Main Street, Foxton, to-morrow, at 1.30 p.m., the whole of his household furniture, a large quantity of which is absolutely new, including dining-room and bedroom suites. Those in need of art furniture should not miss the opportunity of attending this sale, which is a genuine one.

At this time of the year the scarcity of potatoes is felt very keenly, especially among the wage-earning classes (says the Auckland Herald). The supplies of old tubers have become almost depleted, and consequently prices are very high, the wholesale price being about £lO per ton, and the retail price about Blb or ylb for one shilling. This means a considerable item for large families. New potatoes have not been very plentiful so far, and have been bringing from 2to 3d per lb wholesale, making them rather an expensive luxury. It is gratifying to know, however, that crops are likely to be good, and probably in a week or two a plentiful supply will be available, with a consequent reduction in price.

An interesting case, the first of its kind in New Zealand, was heard at Picton this week. In September the Te Awaiti whalers killed a whale in Tory Channel, and left it floating in the kelp while they went in pursuit of another whale. On returning, they found that the first whale had disappeared, apparently having sunk. A few days afterwards a party of Port Underwood settlers found a whale, of which they took possession. This whale the Te Awaiti party claimed, and an action was brought to recover being part value of the mammal. After plaintiffs’ evidence had been heard, counsel for the defence applied for a non-suit, on the ground that the whale even if killed by the Te-Awaiti men, was captured by the Port Underwood party outside the three-mile limit, and it was therefore a derelict and the property of the Crown. Legal argument is to be heard in Blenheim.

If your baby is teething during the Summer months you must guard against dysentery and bowel complaints. Keep a bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in the house, and at the first unusual looseness of the bowelgive it a dose. For sale every where.—-Advt.

Get Book Gift Tea at Walker’s, and by saving Coupons obtain a library of good, useful books.* On page 4 of this issue will be found a portion Mr P. J, Henuessy’s evidence given before the Railway Committee re the Foxtou wharf.

It is announced at the Bluff (says the Southland Times) that a a resident had received information by the Moaua that his wife had drawn in Tattersall’s sweep.

Mr P. W. Brown notifies that Messrs Chalk Bros, are authorised to receive money on his behalf. He also advises that he now has strawberries for sale in any quantity.

The number of motor cars and motor bicycles which have been registered for the Christchurch district up to date total 1100. There are 441 motor cars and 659 motor cycles.

At last night’s Council meeting the'lnspector of Nuisances reported as follows; —‘‘I have to report that pigs complained of have been slaughtered. A dead bullock was found by the wharf which has been removed. The borough is in a clean condition.”

Two thousand people attended the Heury-Potts mission service in the Agricultural Hall at Palmerston North on Sunday night. Another huge audience assembled last night. The mission promises to be the greatest success of its kind yet held in Palmerston North. A meeting of members and intending members of the Foxtou Rifle Club is advertised to take place in the Council Chamber ou Thursday evening next at S o’clock, to consider communication from Defence Department and to enroll members, etc.

The headteacher and staff of the local school have arranged to hold the annual school concert prior to the school breaking up for the Christmas holidays. As usual an excellent programme may be anticipated and possibly the distribution of prizes will take place on the second night of the concert.

An Otaki poultryman has used his incubators to advantage this season, having hatched out about 4000 chickens. During the past few weeks he has been sending away 680 dozen of eggs each week. Over eight thousand eggs per week is a good record for one poultry farm, and shows that the owner is doing things in a big way at Otaki.

A contributor to an exchange remarks ; Nearly everybody these days, instead of renting houses to fatten landlords, acquire a piece of laud, and with the assistance of the Advances Office gets a little home for themselves. This is one ot the finest proposals that ever a New Zealand Government initiated. Of course, the man who has houses “ to let ” does not like it, but that does not matter much. “Fine feathers make fine birds,” is an old and trite saying, but never theless true. Neat and attractive clothing is always a decided acquisition to one’s personal appearance, and to look stylish and up-to-date is always an advantage. Mrs Hamer has now a stock of the latest in Gents’ Boater Hats, with up-to-date coloured bands, for the coming summer Also silk ties from Is upwards.*

Acting under orders from the Vatican, Archbishoh Richelly, of Turin, has declined to celebrate the marriage of Prince Victor Bonaparte, the French Pretender, with Princess Clementine ot Belgium, although all the arrangements for the ceremony are complete. It is believed that the Pope asserted his prerogative with the object of striking at the Quirinal, owing to the couple being related to Italian royalty.

Dr Maudl, who is conducting a series of lectures on first aid to pupils attending the local school, will complete the course next mouth. Dr Mandl has expressed his lutention of awarding two prizes, one each for the boy and girl pupil who have shown the greatest proficiency in the lectures and demonstrations during the term. The committee desires to express its appreciation ot the doctor’s services and his generous gifts. For some time past the local Borough Council has been endeavouring to get control of the old cemetery at the north end of Main Street, in order that the appearance ot same might be improved. The matter was advanced a step further at last night’s meeting. The cemetery which is Maori property is vested in trustees of whom Aputa Ihakara is the only one living. In order that the control ot the reserve might be handed over to the Borough Council Mr Newman M.P., had suggested that the Council should get Aputa to sign a letter agreeing to this course, and to forward same on to him and he would endeavour to get a bill vesting the property in the Borough Council, put through this session. This had since been done and at last night’s meeting a letter was read from Mr Newman advising that he was interviewing the Minister with a view to getting the matter settled without delay. There was some little discussion on the matter at last night’s meeting and it was eventually decided on the motion of the Mayor seconded by Cr Gibbs, that in consideration of Aputa Ihakara giving over to the Foxton Borough Council the sole custody and control of the Maori cemetery situated at the north end of Main Street, as a reserve for the pleasure and benefit of the people of Foxton, the Council agrees that the graves in the said cemetery shall not be disturbed and that they shall be kept neatly fenced and taken care of.

A special meeting of the Drainage Board will be held on Friday, 18th inst., at 7.45 p.m. to discuss engineer’s report re duck creek and banking. A beautiful assortment of electroplate goods, brooches, engagement rings, etc., at Parkes’ jewellery establishment. Main St.* To-day two old Foxton residents, in the persons of Mr and Mrs John Walls senr., of Coley Street, celebrate their golden wedding. Full particulars will appear in next issue. “ Dy-o-la ” dyes everything. Obtainable at Walker’s Red House—6d per packet.* Among those who returned from England on Wednesday was Mr Allan Maguire, the well-known builder and contractor, who has toured Great Britain pretty thoroughly during the last three or four months. Mr Maguire was chiefly interested 'in his native country, Ireland, Which he refers to with a sigh. ‘ What rather appalled him was the evidence of poverty. Not that there is not money in the country—for its population, Ireland-was one of the richest countries in the world, says Mr Maguire, which was proved by its banking returns; but the money did not seem to reach the peasantry, and their misery was in some cases very acute. I’ll never forget the sight of a poor woman and her two children, all barefooted, standing on .a corner in one of the northern towns, saying, ‘ God save the poor of Ireland ! ’ It is the sort of thing we know nothing about here, fortunately,” said Mr Maguire. " I had wished to see Dublin and old Sackville Street again. I was disappointed in both. Dublin is a very dirty city, and not even its principal street was decently kept. It rained much of the time we were in Ireland.”

i«or watch, clock or jewellery -epairs go to Parkes, the jeweller, Main Street.