LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 953, 11 February 1911, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The services to-morrow in the local Roman Catholic Church will be conducted both morning and evening by the Rev. Father Kelly. Mass will be celebrated at 11 am and Devotions at 7 p.m. To-morrow is Septuagesima Sunday and the services at All Saints’ Church will be in keeping with the season. Septuagesima is the first warning that the solemn season of Lent is approaching. Next Sunday being Sexagesima, the Harvest Festival will be celebrated.

Another ten days will see the end of Collisou and Cunninghame’s big sale at Palmerston North, There is a splendid opportunity this week to visit this big drapery sale. The reductions are in every department. It you require drapery, costumes, furnishings, or anything iu the drapery line, avail yourself of the cheap fares to the big band contest at Palmerston North this week. They have just opened up a big shipment of new winter coats. *

The Review of Reviews for February contains as its chief article a very excellent character sketch of the Lord Mayor of London, Sir Vezey Strong. The reviews of the leading magazines deal with timely and interesting matters, such as “The RussoGerman Entente,’’ and “German Designs on Holland and Turkey.” The pages devoted to “ Topics of the Day in the Periodicals of the Mouth ” will be attractive to those who follow current thought, for it makes a splendid index to anyone who is seeking particular subjects. In place of (lie 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 Qs 6d and 13s 6d per pair, which for quality and price are guaranteed unequalled in any part of the Dominion. Call and inspect them.* 1

Entries are advertised in this issue for the next Himatangi stock sale. A concert will be held in All Saints’ schoolroom on Wednesday, February 22nd, in aid of All Saints’ Ladies Guild. Particulars will appear in our next issue. The Brilliancy Prize offered by the Hon. Mr Millar in the recent championship chess tourney at Timaru, has been awarded to the Rev C. E. P'ox, who represented Norfolk Island. The revenue of the Patea Harbour Board last year was ture, ,£2313 (1909. .£2504). The exports were valued at ,£577,806 U9o9> ,£300,588). The Wairarapa Daily Times says : —“ There is living in the Masterton district a lady who is, in law, her own grandmother. It came about by her having married the father of her own father’s second wife. It is somewhat embarrassing at times to have her step sisters calling her grandmother, but she survives it all. Her father is, as well, her own son-in-law.”

The foolishness of the people of Auckland in allowing their tramways to slip into the hands of a private syndicate was the subject of caustic criticism by Mr T. E. Taylor, M.P., at his meeting at Christchurch on Wednesday evening. The amount of profit taken out of Auckland yearly by that one private enterprise is about ,£-10,000. 11 [think I would create,” he said, 11 a series of publicly-owned luxuries that would make the people stare.”

The services to-morrow in the local Methodist Church will be conducted by the Rev. P. J. Mairs. A special service will be held in the afternoon, when the prizes gained during the past year by the scholars cf the Sunday School will be distributed by the Rev. P. J. Mairs. Parents are invited. The subject for the evening servee will be “ Another Sin of Omission.” The solo, ‘‘ Evening Bells,will be snug at the evening service. Mr R. McNab, ex-Miuister for Agriculture, has been asked and has consented to deliver a leture in F’oxton on the 23rd iust., in the Masonic Hall. The subject will be of interest to everyone in this district, as the speaker will deal with the early history of Cook Strait and this coast from Captain Cook’s arrival to the stirring times of T e Rauparaba. Full particulars will be advertised at a later date. ft is hardly necessary to add that Mr McNab is a pleasant platform speaker and his knowledge and research on the historical events above mentioned should ensure a bumper house.

The meeting convened by Messrs Johnstone and Hussey of all interested in the formation of a branch of the St. John’s Ambulance Association was held in the Good Templar Hall last night. There was a fair number present. Mr H. A. Hussey was voted to the chair and briefly explained the objects of the Association. He called upon Dr, Mandl to explain a rough idea of the nature of the lectures in connection with same. The chairman mentioned that already sufficient names of those willing to join had been handed in, and the meeting unanimously decided to form a class. Mr R. Johnstone was appointed secretary and Mr H, A. Hussey treasurer. The first lecture will take place in the Good Templar Hall on Friday evening next, when new members will also be enrolled.

i The long-standing matter of the j inquiry into what is popularly known as the "Ranji” Wilson case has at last been disposed of by the Welllingtou Rugby Union. After a number of meetings, the Management Committee of the union has decided that in its opinion there'is not sufficient evidence to convict A. Wilson, and that the charge against' him be dismissed. It was also resolved that owing to the lapse of time between the incident alleged against two other players concerned in the same match and the time when they were charged with any offence, the committee is of opinion that these two players have had had a fair chance of preparing a defence and that the charge against them be dismissed. The plans are now in a forward state for extensive additions and alterations to the well-known premises of Messrs Collinson and Cuuninghame, Rid., the Square and Broad Street, I’almerslou North. A Wellington architect has been instructed to prepare the plans and specifications, and tenders for the work will be invited very shortly. The Jinn’s premises, when built upon to the limit of the recently acquired leasehold and freehold properties, will have a total frontage to the Square and Broad Street of 125 feet, and will extend right back to King Street, where the building will be provided with windows and verandah. The new brick and concrete structure will be two storey, and will measure 96 feet by 35. feet The present building measures 165 feet deep, and the new portion will be fitted out with the very latest improvements in every department. The site of the new building will be the leased premises at present in occupation of Messrs Archer Bros., tailors, and those till recently occupied by Messrs Swallow and Sous, stationers. When the whole frontage is utilised, after the expiry of another lease, the firm will have one of the finest business positions and premises in the North Island.*

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

Albany has challenged Barry for the sculling championship of England the “ Sportsman ” Cup, and ,£2OO a-side.

The attendance shield at the local State school was won this week by Standard 1., with an average of 97 per cent.

Postal matter addressed to Dr. W- G. M’Clure, of Sydney, or to J, Steliu, Wellington, will not be forwarded by the Postal Department, slates a notice in this week’s Gazette.

Miss Ellen G. Jamieson has been appointed pupil teacher at the local State school vice Mr Cowie resigned. Miss Jamieson will take up her duties on Monday next.

The services at the local Presbyterian Church to-morrow, will be conducted by the Rev. G. Budd, of Feilding, Mr and Mrs Budd have been spending a holiday at the Beach.

At Sydney this week a man suffering from a cold took two leaspoonfuls of cayenne pepper, believing it to be a sure cure. It caused his throat to close, and he was asphyxiated. The thrifty woman who visits M. Hamer’s will find some remarks able snips to be picked up during the next few weeks. A few lines of print arc offering at 5d yard, and all millinery will be disposed of at cut prices to make room for winter stock.*

St. Andrew's congregation, Martou, has unanimously agreed to offer a call to the Rev. A. Porter, of Roxburgh, to become its minister in place of the Rev. D. Gordon retired. All the local flaxmills are at present in full swing, and are turning out the usual amount of fibre. The majority of the hemp milled is good fair, and there is also a percentage of “ fine ” grade. The Primate (Dr. Nevill, Bishop of Dunedin) has received the consent of the other Anglican Bishops to the resignation of the Bishop of Wellington (Dr. Wallis), and will take immediate steps to summon the Synod of Wellliugtou Diocese for the election of a successor.

As arranged at the last meeting of the Harbour Board, the purchase has been completed of a motor launch lor the use of the harbourmaster. The hull was purchased locally and the engine ordered from Auckland. The latter is expected to arrive any day now, and will be at once fitted up. The Japanese, being born in a country of pretty flowers such as the chrysanthemum, it is no wonder that we credit them with such delicate taste of blended colours as we are wont to do. Mrs Hamer is now offering some very attractive Japanese Crepelines at the remarkably low price of tod yard.* Mr Mason, of the Valuation Department, commenced a revaluation of all properties in the Borough yesterday. This revision is the outcome of a request made by the local Borough Council some time hack. Another officer from the Department is also engaged revising the valuation roll of the Awahou Riding of the Manawatu County. The well-known medical man, Sir James Crichton-Brown, speaking at a conference at the Guildhall to discuss the question of the rat pest, said rats cost a farthing daily for maintenance and damage. That was on an estimated basis of a rat for every acre. Hence the damage caused by rats in England and Wales amounted to fifteen million pounds sterling a year.

Mr M. H. Walker, of the Red House, has disposed of his business to Mr Thos. Rimmer, who will take possession on the 23rd iust. Mr Walker’s health has not been good lor some time past and he intends to take a rest for twelve months. Mr Rimmer has had considerable experience as a general storekeeper and it is his intention to extend the business in certain directions.

Another retirement from the police force is announced. After 36 years service, Constable Gillespie, officer in charge of the Temuka station, who has also held the positions of clerk of the court, registrar of electors, and returning officer there, will retire on superannuation at the end of the present month. Constable Gillespie is well-known in this district, having been in charge of the Foxtou police station for a number of years, before he was transferred to Temuka.

Prices of sheep were low at the Auckland sheep lair last week, attributable to the great scarcity of grass. Shorn lambs sold at 5s 6d and down to 3s 9d for poor specimens. Several pens of really line lambs sold at ys 3d, and were passed in at 6s yd. Fat lambs realised Bs, woolly lambs being passed in at 5s dd. A poor lot of ewes sold as low as as 3d. As a sad-laced farmer remarked : “ This is the day for a man with grass to make money. Sheep are cheap enough to-day, but fortyeight hours’ rain would make a big difference to the.chap that buys.”

Fishermen connected with the F'oxtou F'ishiug Co., caught a large shark in the river last night at a spot opposite the beacons. The monster, which was nearly Sft long, was caught in the meshes of a hauling net. The stomach was opened and two large kawhais taken out. They had apparently been swallowed whole, A few nights previous the same men captured eight smaller sharks in the river channel. Some surf bathers also noticed a shark in the breakers on a recent afternoon. We do not wish to unnecessarily alarm bathers at the seaside, but it behoves them not to venture out too far.

Advertiser wants to reut cottage at the Beach. J. L. Fitzgerald, the Canadian Marathon runner, is a passenger by the Maheno for Auckland. The death is announced of Earl Cawdor, ex-F'irst Lordj of the Admiralty. The New Zealand Shipping Co.’s Tougariro, from London, passed Cape Farewell at 7 o’clock this morning and is due at Wellington at 3.30 this afternoon. William Harradine Holden, grocer’s assistant, single, aged 41, was found dead in his father’s shop at Wanganui yesterday with an empty bottle of lysol beside him. On our fourth page to-day will lie found the following articles : “Creation and the Sabbath,” “Important to Orchadists,” “News and Notes,” and “ Easting v. Operations.”

The local Rowing Club have secured a launch to convey members and their friends to the picnic down the river next Wednesday. Members are requested to invite friends. The paily will leave the boat shed at 2.30 p.m.

The body of a man named W. Roe was found floating in the Wellington harbour on Thursday. Priot to the act deceased had been very hard up and despondent. He was apparently about 60 years of age. A verdict of found drowned was returned. At Palmerston North .Supreme Court, a decree nisi was granted in the case of Margaret Ann Nidd (Mr J. P. Innesj v. John Joseph Nidd, on the ground of desertiou, habitual drunkenness, and cruelty. Petitioner was granted custody of the child.

A public meeting, to be addressed by C. 11. Poole M.P. for Auckland West, on the subject of the recent licensing legislation and its bearing on the forthcoming licensing polls, will take [dace in the Masonic Hall on Wednesday evening next. Mr Poole is a racy and able platform speaker, with a special knowledge on this question, and he should attract a large audience. The Rev John Dawson, Alliance Secretary, will aUo be in attendance. The chair will be occupied by John Sanson Ksq., president of the Mauawalu No-License Council.

Southerly strong winds to gale ; very heavy rain may be expected ; rivers rising after 24 hours ; glass fall slowly but rise after 16 hours ; sea and tides moderate, but sea increasing alter 10 hours.