The Manawatu Herald. TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 1911. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 980, 18 April 1911, Page 2

The Manawatu Herald. TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 1911. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

T. Rimmer is selling jam 3 tins for is.*

Nominations of Councillors, Mayor and Harbour Board members close on Thursday next. The district electors list of the Borough of Foxton has been printed and contains 699 names.

Ellen Mary Culliuan, aged 15, was drowned while fishing at Kaik, near Dunedin, last Friday. Our staff acknowledges with thanks wedding favours from Mr and Mrs Wishart.

Messrs Hennessy, Perreau, Signal and Rimmer have decided to offer themselves for seats on the Harbour Board.

M. Leblanc aeroplaned 71 2 sth miles at Pau last week in sixtythree minutes. This is a world’s record.

Miss Ola Humphrey, the wellknown actress, has married Prince Ibrahim Hassan, cousin of the Khedive of Egypt.

On our back page to day will be found the following : “Effects of Radium,” “Harem Skirts in Paris,” and “Tamahau Mahupuku.” Fashion requires that the form shall be slightly curved at the waist and over the hips. For illustration see Warner’S latest corsets models of all drapers. A man named McCarley, a resident of Karori, was accidentally shot In the back with a pea-rifle by his son on Sunday. He is in a low condition. We direct the attention of those who intend to go in for planting this season to an advertisement from Messrs Tbos. Horton, Ltd., appearing elsewhere in this issue. The annual meeting of householders to elect school committees for the various school districts will be held in the different school houses on Monday evening next. Mr William Reid, an old resident of Wanganui, has shown in a very practical manner his interest in the establishment of a Y.M.C.A. at Wanganui, having sent a cheque for £IBOO towards purchasing the site.

It came out in evidence in the Owaka Court (says the Clutha Leader), that the Californian thistles are in many places affected with a blight this year which quite destroys the seeds. This will be bad news for the noxious weeds inspectors!

For Influenza take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Never fails, is 6d, 2s 6d.

The Town Clerk invites tenders for the purchase and removal of the old Council Chambers. Tenders close on Monday next.

Ducks are reported to be very plentiful on the lakes in this district, and sportsmen are anticipating a good season.

Mr J. M. Spear, eyesight specialist, will be in Foxton on Friday and Saturday next, and may be consulted at Whyte’s Hotel.

At the local police court on Saturday, a first-offending inebriate, who pleaded guilty, was convicted and fined 5s by Mr P. Henuessy, J.P. Tenders are invited by the Town Clerk for the purchase and removal of the old Council Chambers. Tenders close at 7.30 p.m. on Monday, 24th inst. The Good Friday services held in All Saints’ Church were attended by a fair number —the chief service being the “Three Hours” from 12 a.m. to 3 p.m. At the Palmerston Caledonian Sports yesterday, in the Wheel Race, F. H. Mills crashed into the fence, and is now in the hospital. W. C. Taylor also came down, but escaped with bruises.

Mr P. Wollerman, cabinetmaker, and picture-framer, notifies elsewhere in this issue that he has removed into premises at the corner of the Avenue and Park Street. Reduced prices on a few lines for cash.

The Hon. J. Carroll ou Saturday received a cablegram from Sir Joseph Ward at Montreal: “All well, Canadians everywhere have shown great kindness and good feeling towards New Zealand,”

As the colder days are quietly and stealthily approaching, warmer garments must take the place of lighter summer fabrics. Messrs Collinson and Cunniughame announce the arrival of a large shipment of winter blouses which they are offering at their famous cash prices. The Valuer-General notifies by advertisement that the revised district valuation rolls for the Saudou and Awahou Ridings of the Manawatu County will be open for public examination at the County offices, Sanson, from the xSth to the 25th of April. Objections to valuations must be lodged not later than April 28th.

Replying to representations from Mr W. H Field. M.P., regarding the need for more inspectors of noxious weeds and rabbits in the Otaki electorate, the Minister of Agriculture states that the districts are now being readjusted, more inspectors are being appointed and the Otaki district will have full consideration.

A very handsome Faster gift was presented to AH Saints’ Church ou Saturday last, by a parishioner, in the shape of an altar super-frontal.. The work is of an exceptionally high order, and the design original, the colouring being particularly fine. The centre piece is a cross with flowers on either side. The gift was used for the first time on Easter Day.

Fogwell defeated Whelch for the professional sculling championship of New Zealand, at Akaroa yesterday, by two lengths. Fogwell stated that any challenges for the championship would be left to his backer, Mr Seifert. The race (if any) would have to be rowed in|New Zealand, but he would not row it at Akaroa, preferring the North Island, and probably on the Manawatu River.

The cricket match to have been played on the Park pitch on Friday between Himatangi and Foxton did not eventuate on account of the former team not putting in an appearance at the appointed hour. Those present organised a scratch game, and the display given the numerous spectators was the best this season, but from a comedy—not cricket—point of view.

The Faster services at All Saints’ Church were well attended. A large number of communicants were present at the 7 a.m. service. The evening service was especially crowded, extra seating being found necessary. The church was beautifully decorated by willing helpers, and the altar looked very impressive for the festive season. A special anthem was rendered by the choir, Mrs John Robinson taking the solo. A lady attired in a harem skirt created quite a stir at the Feilding Races yesterday. As soon as she made her appearance the crowd rushed round and blocked the way, and only those in the immediate vicinity got a glimpse of the much discussed garment. Rumour bath it that the reason for the new skirt’s appearance was a wager, whilst others contend that the “ lady ” wearing same was in reality one of the sterner sex. A social and dance will be held in the Masonic Hall to-morrow night. The proceeds are in aid of the Catholic presbytery fund. A splendid programme has been arranged for non-dancers, while lovers of terpsichore will be catered for in an exceptional manner. Messrs Dr Adams and Dudson will officiate as M’s.C., while Mr Golder, as Secretary, will leave no stone unturned to ensure the enjoyment of patrons. A most enjoyable time is anticipated.

Where the custom of observing April xst as “ All Fools’ Day ” first originated is hard to say, but April heralds the approach of winter, and with the approach of winter has arrived a consignment of Tweeds for winter costumes at M. Hamer’s, Foxton.* For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, is 6d, 2s 6d Rimmer’s for quality and value in everything.*

The weather in this district for the Easter holidays was splendid except for a soaking rain on Saturday. On Thursday the trains irom Palmerston brought a large contingent of sea-siders, and again on Saturday. Nearly every house at the Beach was occupied, The river presented a very busy appearance, every available craft that could float being utilised by holiday-makers. Picnic parties spent an enjoyable time on the southern beach. Throughout the holidays the Beach presented a very animated appearance.

A service was held in the local Methodist Church on the evening of Good Friday, when there was a good attendance. Hymns in commemoration of the Crucifixion were sung. The Rev. T. Coatsworth preached from St. John XIX., 30, ‘‘lt is finished.” On Easter Sunday special services were held, and were very well attended. At the morning service the sermon was preached from St. John, XX., 26-28. An address was also given to the children, “The Meaning of Eastertide.” The evening sermon was based upon Rev. 1-18. The preacher for the day was the Rev. T. Coatsworth. At the evening service the choir (Mr Sherratt conductor and Miss Honore organist) rendered the anthem, “The Lord is Risen,” in a pleasing manner. A Taranaki exchange contains the following paragraph in reference to Gordon Saunders, a grandson of Mrs Saunders senr,, of Moutoa, and a nephew of Mr Alex. Saunders :—The list of candidates from the Taranaki education district in the Department’s scholarship examinations last mouth is headed by Gordon Saunders, of the Ngaire School, who received 635 marks out of a possible 800. Master Saunders is a very promising scholar, and has repeatedly shown more than average ability. During the past year he won three prizes for essays presented respectively by the Stratford Horticultural Society, the New Plymouth Employers’ Association and the British and Foreign Sailors’ Society, the latter essay being in connection with Trafalgar Day, and the subject Arctic Exploration. The headmaster of the Ngaire School, Mr A. V. Sims, is also to be congratulated on presenting a scholar who came out on top of the Taranaki list.