LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 987, 4 May 1911, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Riramer’s for quality and value in everything.* Messrs Nisbett and Coilins have a notice to trespassers elsewhere in this issue.

Mrs. Dave Ross regrets not being home when visitors called, but will be home next week (except Thursday).* Messrs Easton Bros, have just completed a roomy family dwelling tor Mr A. R. Osborne, in the Lady’s Mile. The painting and decorating was done by Messrs Read and Sous, and the work reflects much credit upon these tradesmen. All the ceilings, and hall, are panelled and varnished and the wall papers and dadoes are in good taste. The plumbing work was done by Mr Jenks. Within the past six months some excellent work in the way of grafting has been performed in the orchards at the Experimental Farm, says the Levin Chronicle. The old trees that were newly grafted a few months ago. are now equal to three-year trees. Most of the trees have done very well, though, of course, there are exceptions. Taking this part of the orchard, it is distinctly gratifying to those responsible for the work.

The first meeting of the newlyelected Foxton Harbour Board will be held at Palmerston North on Tuesday next at 1.30 p.m. The first business will be to elect a chairman, after which the report prepared by the Engineer of the Wanganui Harbour Board on the river and bar will be read and discussed. This document should be of absorbing interest, not only to Board members, but to all who have the welfare of the port at heait. It is the first report of its kind that has been presented to the Board and should be of educational value to members. The labour laws of New Zealand are becoming a by-word and a reproach. At Auckland last week a number of butchers were fined for commencing work an hour earlier in the morning than the award allowed, namely, six o’clock. It was explained that the men started early in order to get through their work in good time, and that they received time off in the afternoon. In spite of this the foreman was fined £5 and costs £2 2s, and the other is and 10s 6d costs each. The employers, who did not know the men started early, were fined £1 5s each.— Exchange. The euchre party and dance held under the auspices of the Manawatu Rowing Club, in the Masonic Hall, last evening, proved very enjoyable. With Mr Berthold at the piano, and the floor in good condition, dancing proceeded merrily till a late hour. Dr Adams made an efficient M.C., and an extra was played by Miss Flossie Edwards. Excellent refreshments were provided by the ladies. The euchre tournament resulted in Mr Stan. Wanklyn winningjthe gentlemen’s przce, and Miss Flossie Edwards the ladies’ ; the “booby” prizes were awarded respectively to Mr J. Smith and Miss Smith. The energy and enthusiasm of the secretary, Mr S. Wanklyn, resulted in all arrangements being in satisfactory order.

A chapter of accidents happened at the homestead of Mr Hugh Morrison, Glenraorven, near Greytown, recently, reports the News. A young daughter of Mr Morrison’s was standing on a horses’ back to reach some berries from a tree. The horse moved, and the girl fell to the ground, breaking an arm. A doctor was sent for, and his car broke down on the journey. He reached the house, however, and while he was setting the limb a buggy and pair were got ready to take him back to his home. A couple of Mr Morrison’s children got into the buggy while it was waiting, and the horses became startled and bolted- The children were thrown out, and the wheel passed over one of them, a boy, and hurt him badly. He was found to have sustained concussion of the brain.

The most popular dress goods for the winter season are undoubtedly the Rough Donegal and Harris Tweeds. These are obtainable in choice selection at The Bon Marche, Palmerston N., where an immense stock of excellent value dress goods have just been opened up, of which C. M. Ross and Co. invite inspection and comparison of prices.* Nature’s embrocation. Rocke’s Eucalyptus Oil. The finest that Australia produces. There’s “something ” distinctive about “Rocke’s.” 61

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

lu the sculling race for the championship of England between Ernest Barry and Albany, Barry won by six lengths. It was a good race, the lime being 23mm 2sec. On our fourth page to-day will be found the following interesting reading matter : —“Curing the Insane,” “Tobacco Growing in Ireland,” and “Coronation at Delhi.”

Tenders are invited for painting the Post Office Hotel. Tenders close on Monday next. Full particulars may be obtained on application to the proprietor. The Manawatu County Council is using Powellised sleepers on the tramway at the present time. Cr R. B. McKenzie ascertained at the Council meeting on Tuesday, from the manager, tnat they were lasting very well, proving quite safe even at the curves on the line, where there was most wear and tear.

We give a final reminder of the social and concert to be held in the new Presbyterian Sunday School Hall to-night. A number of Palmerston vocalists will contribute items, which will be supplemented by local talent. The price of admission is is. The ladies of the congregation will provide refreshments. The proceeds of the social are in aid of the building fund. A strong commentary on Government work was made by the Overseer 0 1 the Manawatu County Council in his report at Tuesday’s meeting. In reference to a bridge on the Maugawhaka road, in the Government settlement, near Mr Kendall’s house, Mr Hickford said it had been built of rimu a tew years ago, and was now completely rotten.

Here is an instance of almost criminal carelessness. A man walked into the Carterton railwaystation and consigned a rifle, and lelt it to the care of the stationmaster. A thought flashed through that official’s mind that the gun might be loaded. He opened it and looked, and was amazed to fine one cartridge in the chamber and three more in the magazine—all the elements of a first-class tragedy. The spring issue of “ The Amateur Photographer and Photographic News ” to hand is a special “ Empire ” and “ World ” number, appealing to users of the camera in all parts of the world. It is full of fine pictures on art paper printed in colours, which demonstrate many of the modern advances of the photographer ; and a great number of practical, useful and elementary articles lor all who are interested in photography are also features. The special issue is now published, and is a remarkable two-pennyworth that every amateur should see. Writing of the death of Mr James Sole, aged ninety-two years, the Taranaki News says :—He was one ot the oldest settlers of New Plymouth, having arrived here in the Oriental in 1841, just seventy years ago. During the whole of that time he has remained in New Plymouth, excepting for a short time after the war, when he went to Nelson to bring his family back to New Plymouth. He took an active part in the Maori war, and with two other companions, Messrs E. Rowe and the late Thomas Eangman, he was ambushed by about fifteen Maoris at Westown on the farm that is now Muuro’s. Mr Eangman was wounded, but the others escaped uninjured. At the monthly sitting of the Magistrate’s Court, held before Mr A. D. Thomson, S.M., yesterday, judgment was entered up in the following undefended civil cases : —W. C. Howau v. Teri Parata, £3 5s 1 id, costs 17s; A. E. Shadbolt v. Geo. Wright, £2, costs 16s; A. W. Bradley v. M. Connelly; £s 9s 6d, costs £1 ns 6d ; M. E. Perreau v. Chas. Eeuuox, ,£lO 17s 4d, costs £1 18s 6d; Evans Bros. v. Keepa Hihira, £6 9s 6d, costs £1 13s 6d ; S. G. Wright v. Fred Robinson, £2 5s 6d, costs 10s ; same v. Jas. Andrew, 19s, costs 5s ; A. W. Bradley v. Keepa Hihira, £g 18s 6d, costs £1 13s 6d ; E. Meads v. R. Sorenson, 22s costs only ; M. H. Walker v. William Young, £2 ns 6d, costs ss; same v. Wm, Derrick, £2 3s, costs ss; Dr. Adams v. Hugh Walls, £2 12s 6d, costs 1 os; same v. Fred Walls, £l, costs ss; same v. Frank Coyle, £1 10s, costs 13s. Mr William Benson, a Maori war veteran, died at Ormond, Poverty Bay, last week. He was a member of the late Major Jackson's No. 1 Company, Porest Rangers, and served during the hostilities in the Waikato in the years 1863-4, among other places being engaged at the taking of Orakau Pa, under General Cameron, in 1564. In 1865, with men from No. 1 Company, F.R., and No. 2 Company, Forest Rangers, under Major Von Tempsky, he served on the West Coast, being in action at Kakaramea and the Weraroa Pa, afterwards proceeding up the Wanganui River to Pipiriki to the relief of Major Brassey, who was besieged there, and thence volunteering with members ol both companies of Forest Rangers, under the late Major C. Westrup, to the East Coast, where he was engaged at Pukemaire (Waiapu) and at Kawakawa, round the East Cape. Then he went to Poverty Bay, and was at the taking of the Waerenga ahika Pa, a three or four days’ engagement. Subsequently he took part in all the troubles in the Poverty Bay district at the time of the massacre by Te Kooti’s forces, and the fighting atterwards at Ngatapa, etc.

Ask your local draper or storekeeper to show you the copyrighted Roslyn Writing Pad for 6d,

A lost purse, containing money, is advertised for.

Cambridge and Birmingham Universities have conferred Doctorships on Sir Joseph Ward. Mr Edward Newman is to giv| an account of his stewardship as member of Parliament for Mauavvatu at Marion next Tuesday evening.

Mr E. J. Piraui, third sou of Mr Fred Pirani, was married at Auckland yesterday to Miss Mahon, of Feilding. The happy couple will reside at Feilding,

The Sportsman states that Sullivan is willing to back Arnst against Barry for aside on the Thames, and to give Barry expenses. Canning operations were commenced at the Waiugawa Meat Works on Monday. This branch will employ seven or eight men throughout the winter months. Although the farmer may sometimes find difficulty in supplying all the information required for the rather large census papers this year, his difficulty would be infinitely small compared with the task of describing the display of Winter Millinery at M. Hamer’s* The population of Manawatu County is 4462, an increase of 455 on the census figures of 1906. Kairanga County numbers 3877 inhabitants, an increase of 196. A cable received yesterday says that Inman and George Gray have been matched for aside for a game of billiards, 16,000 up, level, with crystalate balls. The match takes place on the sth June. The first meeting of the newlyelected Borough Council will be held on Monday evening next, when the statutory declarations will be made and the various committees set up.

The Bishop-elect of Wellington has notified the vicar of All Saints’ Church that he will hold a Confirmation in F'oxton soon after his consecration. The classes will begin at once.

The Feilding Borough Council, in setting up their committees, appointed three sets of Councillors to act on the Works Committee), for the year; each set acts for four months, this gives every Councillor a term on this most important committee.

At all the Protestant churches at Feilding on Sunday addresses were given on the Bible. All denominations, from the Anglican Church to the Salvation Army, were associated at night in a public meeting to celebrate the tercentenary of the publication of the authorised version of the Bible.

Lady Eileen Knox, daughter of Eord Ranlurly, ex-Governor of New Zealand, is to be one of the tour train-bearers of the Queen at the Coronation. Hitherto the train-bearers have always been pages, but Queen Mary has introduced an innovation by selecting four daughters of peers. Eady Mary Dawson, Eady Dorothy Browne, and Eady Eileen Butler are the other three trainbearers.

The following paragraph is from a recent issue of the Marlborough Express : —“On Tuesday last Mr James Hodgson, ot the Blenheim Post and Telegraph Office, left for Foxton, to which place he has been transferred. Mr Hodgson was a resident of Blenheim for 42 years, 26 of which he spent in the Government service. He proved himself a painstaking and obliging official, and was esteemed by all with whom he came in contact, and his place in the local office will be hard to fill. Blenheim’s, loss however, will be Foxtou’s gain. Mr Hodgson acted as secretary of the Poultry and Kennel Club for 13 years, and in this capacity did good service. He also officiated as secretary of the Civil Service Hockey Club, and proved a zealous officer. During the last three years he was secretary of the Wairau Masonic Eodge, and upon retiring from this position he was presented with a past secretary’s jewel by the members of the Eodge. Mr Hodgson carries with him the good wishes of many friends for success in his new sphere.”

A very interesting and amusing evening’s entertainment was given by the Shannon Literary and Debating Society last Monday night. A mock Borough Council meeting was held. Mr Murdoch (Labour candidate for Otaki) was elected Mayor; W. Tilling, Town Clerk ; W. Clayton, inspector of nuisances ; W. Gunning, borough engineer ; Messrs Gardner, Judd, Barclay, Bovis, Hensman, Selley, Perry, and Miss Monteith, councillors. Correspondence, accounts, reports, deputations, etc., took up much time and created roars of laughter. Local and personal hits were indulged in—the “ Mayor ” being the target for much wordy bombardment. Some of the items brought under the notice of the inspector of nuisances and other officers created roars of laughter. The combined Shannon-Foxton water supply was removed from lighter vein and discussed seriously, and some excellent sugges- > tious made. Cr Venn, of the ■ Horowhenua County Council, proposed a hearty vote ol thanks lor the excellent evening’s amusement. It was also decided to approach the Government with a view to acquiring the old post office as a public reading room and library.

The correct base for the new Roslyn tailored costumes is the Warner’s favourite rust-proof corsets. Town and country drapers are showing' both lines.

For Children’s Hacking Cough at night, Woods’ Great Peppermint, Cure, is 6d, 2s 6d.

Trvour jellies S for is. T. Rimmer Mrs Wilesmith aud her bailiff were sentenced in Loudon last week, to two years’ imprisonment, with hard labour, for cruelty to a girl, whom they treated in a shocking manner. Mrs Wilesmith’s son was bound over under the First Offenders Act.

The completed census returns show the total population lor Greater Auckland to be 109,781. If Mt. Wellington and Paumure are included, the whole population is increased to 110,873. No allowance has been made for Maoris. The population of Wellington and suburbs is 83,005, an increase ol 8142 since 1906.

The friends of Mr Geo. Fowler will regret to learn that his health has been so bad since leaving Foxton on a health-re-cruiting trip, that his removal to the Wellington Hospital was deemed necessary. There was a slight improvement in his condition yesterday. During Mr Fowler’s absence his business is being carried on byMr Simmonds. When coughs distract you every day, To pain and suffering you’re a prey ; Just go and get without delay— Woods’ Peppermint Cure. You’ll find yourself in one short night Become quite well again and bright; You’ll shout -your heart will feel so light: “Woods’ Peppermint Cure !” 6