LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 928, 8 December 1910, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A meeting of the local School Committee will be held this evening. A reward is offered to the finder ot stud horse book, lost between Shannon bridge and Foxton Cemetery. Messrs Ross and Co., of the Bon Marche, Palmerston North, announce the purchase of a line of 102 ladies’ coloured linen costumes at advantageous prices. See advt.* Tommy Burns announces from Seattle his retirement from the prize ring. He will turn over the engagements he had arranged in England to Jack Tester, of Seattle, whom he picks as the coming champion. The Sydney Sun newspaper wirelessly interviewed Arnst on the Ullmaroa, nearly three hundred miles out from Sydney, inward bound from Wellington. He stated he was coming to Australia purely to assist Australian scullers. According to the Masterton Daily Times, Mr Ten/., the Wairarapa apiarist, disposed of no less than 30 tons of honey last year. At 4<i per lb. this works out at a revenue lor the year of Of course, expenses have to come off this—interest on value of land ot the different apiaries. Herman Nitz, aged about 60, was found dead on Mr Hill’s property at Te Wharau, Wairarapa. He went shooting on Monday at five o’clock. Not returning, anxiety was felt, and a search party set out, finding the body on Tuesday. It is presumed he died of heart failure.

Eord Tennyson sent a message earnestly begging, the Non-con-formists of the Isle of Wight not to desert their fellow Non-con-formists in Ireland, but to vote against Home Rule, which means the breaking-up of the Constitution and the dismemberment of the Empire. “Fine feathers make fine birds,” is an old and trite saying, but nevertheless 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 *

A quiet wedding was celebrated at the local school residence on Monday morning last by the Rev. Father Kelly, when Miss Alda Estella Jackson, sister of Mr P. Jackson, was united to Mr William John Brown, sheep farmer ol Upper Kawatau. The bride was given away by her brother, and was attended by Miss V. Mudtord as bridesmaid.

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.

A young doctor had set up in practice in a poor neighbourhood, and among his first patients was an uncommonly dirty baby brought to him in the arms of a mother who evidenced the same disregard for soap. Looking down upon the child fora moment he solemnly said : “It seems drohpobia.” “Oh, doctor, is it as bad as that ?” cried the mother ; “that must be a dreadful thing for such a mite. Whatever shall Ido ior the child ?’’ “ Wash its face, madam,” replied the doctor ; “ the disease will go off with the dirt.” “ Wash its face —wash its face, indeed !” exclaimed its mother, losing her temper ; what next, I’d like to know “Wash your own, madam—wash your own,” was the rejoinder. The following letter has been addressed to the Commissioner of Taxes by Mr W. M. Tyers, Inspector of the Income Tax Department, the officer who investigated the books of Bowron Bros., of Christchurch, with the result that the firm was fined for sending in incorrect income returns:—“Referring to an item, class IX, Department of Internal Affairs, which I see in the Supplementary Estimates, ‘ allowance to W. M. Tyers, Inspector of Taxes, ,£150,’ and to a conversation with you today, at which my impression was confirmed that this was intended in the nature of a reward to me in connection with the prosecution of certain taxpayers, I have to askthat you will convey my thanks to the Rt. Hon. the Minister ql Finance for this intended recognition, with my earnest request that the item may be withdrawn from the Estimates. My reason for making this request is the deep feeling I have that no officer of the Department should have any direct financial interest in any assessment.

for watch, clock or jewellery 'epairs go to Parkes, the jeweller, Main Street.

Walker’s selling good dining chairs 5s each to make room for fresh stock to arrive.*

Cordials is per bottle at Walker’s, raspberry, lemon, pine apple, lime juice.* Prize-winners at the late horticultural show are reminded by advertisement that no prize-money will be acknowledged if not called lor before the 20th instant. The friends of Mrs R. 11. Barber will be pleased to learn that she is making a splendid recovery from her recent operation, and expects to be back in Foxtou next week. Messrs Abraham and Williams Ltd., advertise a clearing sale of Mr C. A. Wallace’s dairy herd, horses etc., at the farm, Moutoa, on Tuesday next, 13th inst., at 12.30 p.m. Luncheon will be orovided.

Mr George Gray, late licensee of the local Post Office Hotel, has accepted an appointment in the Government Valuation Department at Wellington, at which latter place he has taken up his residence. Mr Gray’s many friends in Foxton will wish him success in his new sphere of labour.

There are bools 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 hoots and shoes. Call and inspect them at R. T. Bettv’s.* A remarkable will case has been decided by the Civil Tribunal in Paris. It was one in which Mine, de Rainneville, who died two years ago, had left ,£50,000 to the Pope. This will, however, was revoked by another, under which the fortune was bequeathed to the Archbishop of Paris, but the latter, upon the death of Mme. de Rainneville, refused to touch the money. The family of the testatrix then came forward witli a claim, and Mme, Cheremeteff, a sister of the deceased, has just had judgment given in her favour. The “hobble garter” in connection with the hobble skirt is the latest feminine invention, “This precious contrivance,” says the Drapers’ Record (London), “ than which nothing has gone further iu the direction of exhibiting the slavishness of fashion, is nothing less than a shackle tor the legs, just below the knees, made in the usual garter materials. It is a pair of garters joined together by a third, and its purpose is to ‘warn’ the wearer iu walking so that the narrow skill does uot get unduly strained out of shape.” The other day a Maori up Tarauaki way found that his youug apples were badly bitten into, and on searching he found that the damage was done by an insect which a neighbour identified as the potato-bug. The owner of' the apple trees then applied a strong solution of arsenate of lead, and found this had no effect upon the insects, which, indeed, wheu placed in the solution itself, crawled out apparently refreshed. He then dusted a tree with insect powder, which had the desired effect. A specimen of the pest has been seat to Professor King, with samples of its ravages. At the inquest ou a man uamel Wood, found dead iu the New Plymouth police ceils on Saturday moruing, it was shown that deceased was arrested ou Friday night for drunkenness, and he then had a small cut over the eye, probably the result of a fall. A post mortem revealed a quantity of blood under the skull. There was a growth ou the left side of the brain, and it was very rough all round. It was concluded that a blow above the eye had throwu the brain against the growth, and lacerated an artery, causing compression of the blood ou the brain, resulting practically in apoplexy. A verdicl accordingly was returned.

A New York cablegram announces the death of Mrs Mary Baker Eddy, founder and leader of the Christian Scientists. The late Mrs Eddy was born in New Hampshire, and was a Congregationalism She was married three times. She discovered Christian Science in 1886, and began teaching it in the following year, organising the Church of Christ (Scientist) in Boston in 1879. In 1881 she was ordained to the ministry, and in the same year she founded the Massachusetts Metaphysical College at Boston. She was the founder of two or three papers devoted to the work, and was the author of several works on Christian Science.

It was an unusual sight to see the European and Chinese potatobuyers leave the North Coast wharf in a body on Thursday afternoon (says the Sydney Morning Herald). They were on strike. The agents who were selling the newly-arrived potato consignments from the Clarence River considered that £lO per ton was a fair market value. The estimate of buyers, however, was £l below this. Neither would give way. The buyers, therefore, decided on a boycott, and left the wharf on a trolly amid the cheers of the onlookers. The Chinese nearly always give the highest price in the trade. They are fond of the best commodities. Some of them were prepared to pay £9 10s. This made the white retailers somewhat afraid to trust them after they had left the wharf. An amusing incident arose when two Chinamen were observed blowing out a match held by a retailer. They were swearing that they would be loyal to the union, and not pay the price asked by the merchants. Later in the afternoon the dispute was settled by a compromise. The price decided upon was £9 xos a ton.

The annual meeting of the local Druids’ Lodge, election and installation of officers, will take place on Wednesday next. A representative will also be appointed to attend the biennial conference to be held at Auckland in February next.

We have to acknowledge, with thanks, a useful blotter from Mr Patterson, chemist, pretty wall calendar from Mesdames Henderson and Cunningham and a useful pocket diary from Mr K. Healey, chemist all with the seasons greetings. Messrs A. de Luen and Co. are still the leading tailors and costumiers. Their premises are situated in the Square, Palmerston N., and they specialise in walking costumes, motor and divided skirts, and habits from 30s. See advertisement.

The German Government declines to allow a representative of the British Government to attend the trial of Brandon and Trench, who were arrested at Borkum on charges of espionage. The trial opens in the Imperial Court at Leipzig on the 16th inst. Mr Alfred Lytlelton, at Warwick, declared it was impossible to grant an independent Parliament, to Ireland, which, while contributing seven millions to the Imperial revenue, drew out nearly ten millions. Could Irelaud, with Home Rule, protect herself against Britain’s goods ?

A number of members of the local Druids’ Dodge paid a fraternal visit to the Levin lodge last night on the occasion of the election and installation of officers. A most enjoyable time was spent. The officers were installed by the District President, Bro. Hartgill, and were invested by Bro. Ball of the local lodge. Everyone who knows Palmerston North is familiar with Mortensen’s jewellery establishment. At this v seasou of the year, Mortensen’s shop windows, with their magnificent display of costly jewellery, silverware and electroplate are a great source of attraction. Anyone in search of something hovel and good for Christmas would do well to look this firm up. See advertisement. The ladies who by means of subscriptions and socials, were able to hand over a piano, free of debt, to All Saints’ vestry have received a letter of thanks and conveying a resolution passed by the vestry. The ladies are asked to accept the vestry’s gratitude for their splendid and useful gift to the parish and are specially commended for the energy and zeal displayed. The letter is signed by the vicar, and Messrs A. S. Easton and W, S. Stewart, churchwardens.

King Manuel, • Portugal’s dethroned ruler, is likely to remain in England until he feels that his position is sufficiently strong to justify his striking a blow for the recovery’’ of his lost throne. It is reported that he intends to apply for a commission in the British Army. The effort to raise a foreign legion to aid him in recovering the throne may or may not be a determined one, but it is said that several well-known British soldiers have been approached with a view to inducing them to accept commisious.

A newly-married couple recently became sadly separated at Paekakariki, the bride being carried o« Wellingtonward and the husband left lamenting on the platform. They had vacated their seats (in the midst of a sea of confetti and rice) in the railway carriage to have tea at the refreshment rooms, which stand between the two platforms and the mistake arose through the bride going out of the wrong door on to the wrong platform and getting into the wrong train. A wiie was sent to Plimmerton instructing the load to disembark there, and no doubt husband and wife became united in due course.

A meeting of the Eevin Presbyterian Church congregation was held last night to deal with the resignation of the Rev. Joseph White. The Rev. George K. Aitkeu, of Foxton, was appointed by the Presbytery to meet the congregation. Mr White stated his reasons for handing in his resig- . nation, which were concurred in ' by the congregation, and general regret expressed that Mr White through failing health, had been compelled to take that step. A vote of sympathy was unanimously adopted and the hope entertained that Mr White might be long spared to enjoy the leisure that freedom from the pastoral charge would bring. The financial affairs of the congregation were examined and found to be satisfactory. It was stated if agreeable to the Presbytery Mr White’s resignation would take effect on January 31. It was decided to request the Presbytery to do its utmost to secure as expeditous a settlement of a minister in the charge as possible, after Mr White’s retirement. *A vote of thanks to Mr Aitkeu for presiding was carried and the meeting was closed with the benediction.

FOR FORTY YEARS.

Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy has been in use nearly 40 years, which is time to thoroughly test its qualities, and no case of a cold resulting in pneumonia when Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy was taken, has ever been reported to the manufacturers, which leads us to believe it to be a certain preventative of that dangerous disease. For sale everywhere.— Advt.

A good rubbing of the chest and back with Rocke’s Eucalyptus Oil and a few drops sprinkled on your pillow will relieve a cold. Ask for Australia’s best “Rocke’S.” 4

On page 4 of this issue will be found further returns of the British Elections.

Owners of stock are allowed t let their animals graze on th streets from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. an not from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. as state in our last issue.

Among the business to be transacted at Monday’s meeting of the Borough Couucil will be: To make a special rate to provide interest, sinking fund and other charges on gas works purchase and extension loan of ,£II,OOO, to receive teuders for _oal shed and iron fence at gas works, carting, ranging, inspector of nuisances, registrar of dogs, to fix amount of dog tax and last but not least consideration of a Municipal Town Hall.