LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 995, 23 May 1911, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

To-morrow is Empire Day. The next ordinary meeting of the Moutoa Drainage Board will be held on Friday, May 26th., at 7.45 p.m. Business, general. Among those who visited the stranded Wairau on Sunday was Mr J. Tennant, director of the West Coast S.S. and Trading Co,, whose cargo of coal is aboard the stranded steamer. A cribbage tournament will be played in the Good Templar Hall to-morrow night between the local Druids’ Lodge and the Railway Employees. The tournament will commence at 7.30 o’clock. When you get Roslyn you get the best in all-wool Blankets, Rugs, Tweeds, Worsteds, Hosiery, Unshrinkable Flannel and Underwear, “ Delta ” finish, so when purchasing woollen goods always say, “ Roslyn, please.”*

Chief Inspector Braik visited the local Stale school to-day.

The “ Defiance ” brand of Men’s Hats are right out on their own for style, comfort and durability. (Manufactured by the proprietors of the Roslyn Woollen Mills.)* Mr H, lan Simpson, who was a candidate at the last general election tor the Hawke’s Bay seat, and has announced his intention of standing tor the same seat next December, has instructed his solicitors to issue a writ claiming damages against the Hastings Tribune and Mr George Nelson, writer of a letter which appeared in Saturday’s paper, arid which contained certain alleged libellous statements affecting Mr Simpson’s social and political standing.

Rolled Oats, Quaker Oats, Creamoata, is per bag; Gerstena lod. Now is the time for porridge. Thos. Rimmer.*

The Palmerston N., Orona and Mauavvatu No-License Councils have combined for the purpose of publishing a monthly journal called the “ 0.M.P.”, which will be posted to nearly every house in the three electorates until after the election. The paper is edited by the Rev Doull, m.a., of Palmerston. The initial copy is to hand, and is a very creditable production. The paper deals almost exclusively with No-License literature, and is free from scurrility. The paper is printed at the -Mamawatti Hekal.ii Office.

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*

A number of people, including a percentage ol ladies, visited the stranded Wairau on Sunday, The Harbour Board’s launch also conveyed a number of passengers to the locality. The operations of diver Smith were watched with intense interest by those who had never previously seen a diver at work. The rent in the vessel’s side has been located, and the hole is being covered. When this and other vents are plugged, pumping operations will be commenced. Those engaged in the work are hopeful of getting the vessel off in the near future. We will publish a series of illustrations in our next issue, showing the position of the vessel and the diver at work.

Defiance butter, best in town. Try it. Thomas Rimmer.* Messrs Redmond and Donovan, Irish envoys, addressed a meeting in the local Masonic Hall on Saturday afternoon, by special request. The Mayor occupied the chair and welcomed the vistors. i'he addresses were on lines similar to those delivered elsewhere. At the conclusion a resolution was carried unanimously in favour ot granting Home Rule to Ireland. The envoys were motored to Devin by Mr P. Henuessy, where they spoke the same evening. The envoys spoke at Wellington last night on Oration’s Parliament. Upwards of £6OOO has been collected so far in New Zealand.

Thos. Riminer is selling loose tea at is per lb. —best value in town. Try a pound and see.* The Acting-Primate, the Lord Bishop of Christchurch, has ordered a special Coronation service to take place in every Anglican church at u a.m. on ihe 22nd of June. A special printed service has been issued, and will be used on that day ami at the same time as the great event will take place in Westminster Abbey, This service will be held in All Saints’ Church on Coronation day, and the Vicar will give an address. At S o’clock there will be a special celebration 01 the Holy Communion, when prayers will be offered up on behalf of His Majesty King George V. Ladies owe no small degree of their style and comfort to Warner’s famous Rust-proof Corsets. Thanks to our local drapers in keeping up-to-date with Waiter’s latest models.*

A new business, to be known as the Foxtou Cycle and Motor Company, will shortly be opened by Mr Charles Simmons and, according to all accounts, this should prove both interesting and welcome news to local wheelers. We understand that Mr Simmons intends to iustal a complete plant, a venture which has not hitherto been undertaken by a local business of this kind. This complete workshop will ehable local clients, if they so desire, to witness the entire construction of the machines, including the final enamelling and stoviug, and as our new aspirant to business success is a practical workman and has spent some ten or twelve years in mastering the many details of his calling, these works should prove to be in capable hands. We understand that Mr Simmons, who during his English experience, was an employee of the famous firm of A. W. Gamage, has brought the special matter of buying and selling to the position ot a fine art, and intends to apply this knowledge to his New Zealand business. The business announcement appears elsewhere in this issue, and should prove an efficient introduction. . The most popular dress goods for the winter season are undoubtedly the Rough Donegal and Harris 1 weeds. These are obtainable in choice selection at The Bon Marche, Palmerston N., where an immense stock of excellent value chess goods have just been opened up, of which C. M. Ross and Co. invite inspection and comparison of prices.* Every home should keep a supply of the popular Roslyn writing pads. Obtainable from local drapers and storekeepers, at fid and is each.*

A beautiful assortment ot electroplate goods, brooches, engagement rings, etc., at Parkes’ jewellery establishment, Main St.*

Nellie Delaney, aged seventeen years, committed suicide at Wanganui on Saturday afternoon by jumping into the river. It is said that as the result of a chastisement by her father she threatened to drown herself, and forthwith put the threat into action.

The parents of children attending the local State school and their friends are invited to be present tomorrow afternoon, at 1.30 o’clock, to witness the unfurling of the flag and other ceremonials in connection with the celebrations of Fmpire Day.

The steamer Lauderdale, flying the flag of the Maoriland Steamship Company, arrived at New Plymouth yesterday afternoon direct from Liverpool. This is the first direct steamer from Home to berth at the breakwater. She brings a cargo principally ot artificial manures. Ask your local draper or storekeeper to show you the copyrighted Roslyn Writing Pad for fid. Mr Haslett, who some time ago had to resign the position of manager for Messrs P. Hennessy and Co., on account of ill-health, has again resumed his former position with the firm, and commenced his duties yesterday. Mr Haslett, after spending the best part of a year in the Taranaki province, returns to Foxton in good health. In the March of Fashions rough tweeds lead. Mr Geo. Stiles, in his new announcement, tells of the advance of the army of new dress stuffs. They will be found in full force at the White House, where you are invited to inspect the array of lovely materials.*

Thursday being Ascension Day there will be special services in All Saints’ Church ; —7.30 a.m. Holy Communion, 11 a.m. Holy Communion and 7.30 p.m. evening service. The vicar hopes to see all the members of the Guild of St George and those preparing for confirmation present at these services as well as other members of the congregation. The hymns used at the Mission will be sung.

Where the custom of observing April Ist 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 Influenza take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Never fails, is 6d, 2s fid.