LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 929, 10 December 1910, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Railway excursions are advertised for Christmas and New Year holidays.

Tenders have been accepted for the erection of a new post office at Shannon.

Walker’s jellies 5 for is, take some beating. Try them.*

Ou the fourth page will be found further details of the British Election returns.

A discovery of gold is reported near Narrandera, 347 miles southwest of Sydney. A large area has been pegged out. Mr O. E. Hugo, the well-known phrenologist, will lecture in the Methodist school room ou Thursday evening next. The family of the late Mrs Austin insert a thanks notice elsewhere in this issue, to all friends for messages of sympathy and floral tokens. Ladies everywhere are getting thoroughly roused to the great importance of wearing only Warner’s easy fitting rust-proof Corsets.*

The only son of Sir Archibald Geakie, President of the Royal Society, fell from a platform at Bayswater and was killed by a train.

Thomas Coudrick, licensee of Tikokino Hotel, Waipawa, was fined £5 and his license was endorsed, for permitting drunkenness on the premises. We acknowledge, with thanks, a neat blotting pad and desk calendar from Mr Hamer, local agent for the Royal Exchange Assurance Co., Ltd.

Marie Corelli has written another book. It is called the “ Devil's Motor: a Phantasy.” As the critics are already tearing it to pieces by ridicule, it will probably have a good run for a time. Two negroes who had been arrested on a charge of robbery were forcibly taken from the sheriff’s custody at Monroville, Alabama, and hanged to a tree by the mob.

Sir E. Cassell bought from the Ministry of Works, at Vienna, for ,£15,000, a gramme of radium, which he is presenting to the English Radium Institute for cancer research.

Every home that values cheerfulness, comfort and refinement will welcome the New Roslyn Writing Pad, (copy-righted), 100 sheets line ruled, tablet size paper. Obtainable from drapers and storekeepers at 6d each.*

To-day is the last day on which discount will be allowed on gas accounts for November. The Town Clerk will be at the office to-night between 8 and 9 o’clock and accounts can be paid to him between thsoe hours.

A cricket match is being played on the Park pitch to day between teams from the local and Moutoa schools. At the luncheon adjournment both teams had completed their first winnings, Moutoa scoring 31 and Foxton 52. Just before going to press we received word that the Moutoa boyshud won by six wickets. The full scores will appear in Tuesday’s issue. The services at the local Presbyterian Church will be' conducted to-morrow by Mr Gibb, of Shannon. Mr Aitken and Mr Gibb exchange pulpits for the day. Communion services take place at Shannon, and as Mr Aitken is at present moderator of the latter charge, this duty devolves upon him. The train was brought to a standstill about half a mile the other side of Motuiti last night on account of one of the horses, Puketotara, who was being brought home from the Woodville meeting, getting foul of something in his box. No damage however, w r as done, and the train resumed its journey after a delay of a few minutes.

“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 *

Charles Henry Bannister, who pleaded guilty in the Lower Court at Dunedin to three charges of theft from a dwelling, was sentenced by Mr Justice Williams to six months’ imprisonment. The Crown Prosecutar said Bannister deserted from H.M.S. Pegasus in 1908, and had since been working on farms. There was no previous police record against him. In place ol the usual Christmas calendars, as gifts to customers, Mr R. T. Betty has decided to offer to the public during the festive season something more useful and substantial. Two lines of ladies button shoes will be offered at 9s 6d and 13s 6d per pair which for quality and price are guaranteed unequalled in any part of the Dominion. Call and inspect them.* At the close of the performance of “ Elijah ” at Feilding on Wednesday night, Mr John Prouse, Miss Brenda Stock and Mr Frank Johnstone, of Wellington, took part, the principals were entertained at supper by the members of the Choral Society. Mr John Prouse, replying on behalf of the principals asked, “ why does not Feilding get a decent town hall or opera house ?” He added that it was a disgrace to Feilding that it had not a properly-built hall lor the production of musical and other works.

A report prepared by the medical inspection branch of the New South Wales Education Department shows that out of 2519 scholars examined 17 per cent, were suffering from defective vision, 10 per cent, from defective hearing, 27 per cent, from nose and throat disease, and a considerable percentage from deformities and mal-nutrition. Above nutrition there were 13 per cent, of girls, but no boys. The report recommends the appointment of six assistant medical officers to examine scholars.

Cordials is per bottle at Walker’s, raspberry, lemon, pine apple, lime juice.* Mr Gabites has commenced a sale of drapery in premises next to Mr Bauckham’s grocery store. Constable Sweeney returned from Shannon j'esterday v\ here he has been relieving Constable Esson. The attendance shield at the local school was won this week by Standard V with an average attendance of 95 per cent. At the S.M. Court, Waipawa, Fitzpatrick and Matson, bookmakers, were each fined for betting with infants at the Waipawa races. Fitzpatrick intends appealing against his conviction. As from the 12th hist, the name of “ Oroua Bridge” will be changed to “ Rangiotu.” The local postmaster desires us to make this fact as widely known as possible. Mr Alf. Fraser, member of the Wanganui Education Board, has consented to open the local school cadets’ miniature rifle range near the railway windmill, on Wednesday alteruoou next at 2.50 o’clock. Miss R. A. Clark, representative of the New Zealand Viavi Company, advertises in our columns a free health talk to ladies. As we have heard these talks are interesting, as well as instructive, it would be well for the ladies of Foxton and district to avail themselves of this opportunity of hearing same.

The services in the local Methodist Church, to-morrow, will be conducted in the morning by the Rev. P. J. Mairs. The subject will be “ Hope.” The evening service will be conducted by Mr G. Huntley. The services at the Beach will be taken by the Rev. P. W. Jones. 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,” lias 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.*

In this issue Mr D. M. George, draper, of Palmerston North, advertises that he is bolding a great alteration sale, during which all goods will be greatly reduced in price. It is absolutely necessary that his present stock should be reduced in order to allow the carpenter to get to work, and with this end in view Mr George has used the price pruning shears extensively. If you are visiting Palmerston don’t fail to visit D. M. George’s Edinburgh House. See advt.

The death occurred at Sydney, on Thursday last, of Miss Podmore, aunt of Mr C. H. Podmore of Foxton, at the age of 70 years. The deceased lady resided in P'oxton for several years, and only left New Zealand about five weeks ago to take up her residence with her niece at Sydney. Miss Podmore did not enjoy very robust health, but was of a cheerful disposition and held in great respect by all with whom she came in contact, particularly the members of the Methodist Church, of which she was a faithful adherent. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved relatives.

At the Magistrate’s Court this afternoon, before Mr A. D. Thomson, S.M., Murray, Roberts and Co., Ltd., of Wellington, proceeded against Charles T. Easton for possession of house. Mr Moore appeared for the plaintiffs and said defendant, who did not appear, had told him he would consent to an order being made. Evidence was given by Mr Davidson, ol Murray, Roberts and Co., relative lo the conditions on which defendant occupied Jthe premises, after hearing which the Magistrate made an order for possession within three days with costs 15s, solicitor’s fee 15s 6d, and witness’s expenses 275.

Messrs Collinson and Son, the leading ironmongers, ot Palmerston North, are just completing extensive alterations to their premises in the Square. This has been found necessary in order to keep pace with the firm’s rapidly increasing business. The improvements include a new shop front constructed of polished rosewood, and new plate glass windows. The windows are perfectly airtight, and have mirrors at the back. At the present time the firm is showing a very fine display of electroplated goods, suitable for the Christmas trade, inspection of which is invited. In general ironmongery, Messrs Collinson and Son carry a very large stock and as they buy in the best markets are in a position to sell at bedrock prices. Foxton visitors to Palmerston North are cordially invited to inspect the goods and compare prices. Remember the address, ‘ ‘ Cheapside, ’ ’ the Square, Palmerston North. .for watch, clock or jewellery -epairs go to Parkes, the jeweller, Main Street. LIFE’S LITTLE THINGS. If you were able to live just right all the time there would be little need for medicine, less need for doctors. But some little thing is constantly coming along to put us out of balance—exposure, change of diet or drinking water, irregular meals are little things that at times will upset the best of us. Nothing particular the matter, but we don’t feel good. At such times the wise among us will take a few doses of Chamberlain’s Tablets with certain knowledge that they will put us right, right away. For sale everywhere.— Advt.