LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 999, 1 June 1911, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Messrs Nisbett and Collins, of Hurston Farm, advertise green oats for sale at 9b per sack. The school children throughout the Dominion will be presented with medals on Coronation Day. The public are notified by advertisement that the local business places will be closed all day on Monday next, sth inst., in lieu of Saturday, 3rd inst. (King’s Birthday), and that the statutory hall-holiday will U ot be observed on Wednesday of next week. A prominent dairy factory manager in an adjacent district expresses the opinion that theprice of butter will go up to is 6cl per lb before next season. He says there is a great shortage of butter in the Dominion, the result of the drought affecting the supplies.

Edmund Osborne, of Palmerston North (formerly of Foxton), appreciates the desire of local residents to secure ladies’ and girls’ superior coats at wholesale prices, as will be seen by reference to our advertising columns. No doubt he is desirous of retaining existing pleasant relations.*

Next month the medical section of the delence forces will commence a huge task —the examination of all youths between the ages of 14 and 21 who have registered under the new defence scheme. The principal medical officer (Colonel Purdy), is now engaged in arranging for suitable centres lor the medical tests.

The Sydney Daily Telegraph, referring to Sir Joseph Ward’s Imperial Council scheme, states that from the Mother Country right down to South Africa, the youngest member of the Federation, all were unfavourable with a single exception, which merely indicates that New Zealand misunderstood her isolation if not her importance in the counsels of the Empire.

At a meeting of the Sydney picture show proprietors it was stated that new Sunday regulations prohibiting a collection at the entrance door resulted in a loss of 30 to 50 per cent., also that sacred films were not appreciated. The proprietors will form a deputation to Hon. W. A. Holman, Acting State Prime Minister, with a view to having the regulations rescinded, otherwise many businesses will be ruined.

During a concert at Waihi, which was attended by 1,200 residents, the Mayor referred to a statement made by Mr Poole, M.P., at the No-license rally in Invercargill, that at one time it was unsafe for women to walk the streets at Waihi at night. The Mayor emphatically denied the allegation, and moved, “ That this meeting enter emphatic protest against Mr Poole’s unjustifiable remarks.” It was carried unanimously with great applause.

A number of local skaters journeyed to Levin last night and took part in the Fancy Dress Skating Carnival. Mr Peter Robinson, attired as a tramp, won the prize for the best gentleman skater ; Mr Mitchell (“ Uncle Sam”), and Miss M. Walker (‘ ‘ Folly ”), secured the prize for the best couple. The winner of the prize for the original costume was Mr Smith, of Levin, who, made up as a female with hobble skirt, huge hat, and diminutive sunshade, created roars of laughter. Mrs B. R. Gardener won the prize for the best lady skater.

The old-fashioned cures for obesity which entailed more exercise and less food, will have to give way to a formula discovered by Professor Albert Robin, which involves eating five good meals a day (says the Paris correspondent of the London Daily Telegraph). The ideal dietary, according to the doctor, is a breakfast of fish or meat at eight, two boiled eggs at half-past ten, to be followed by a hearty lunch consisting of cold meats, salad, and fruit, tea at five o’clock, and a substantial dinner at seven. Dr Robin recommends weak tea without sugar, with a light infusion of camomile by way of drink. Dr Robin claims that a patient of fifty-two, who weighed twenty stone before following this regime, lost over two stone in ninety days.

A meeting of the Foxton Literary and Debating Society was held in the Presbyterian Hall on Tuesday night. There was a good attendance present, and the Rev. Mr Aitkeu occupied the chair. Correspondence was read from Mr Newman, M.P., accepting the position of patron, and hoping to be present at some of the meetings. A letter was read from the executive of adjoining societies, inviting the society to send two delegates to a conference. It was decided to hold aloof until the society was on a stronger footing. The rules were submitted and adopted. The membership fee was fixed at 2s 6d per annum. Subsequently a number of those present read selections from the poets and a most enjoyable evening was spent. Next Tuesday evening a debate on compulsory military training will take place, the leaders being Mr Gabites (affirmative), and the Rev. Mr Aitkeu (negative). Mr Greig will occupy the chair. 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.* A beautiful assortment ot electroplate goods, brooches, engagement rings, etc., at Parkes’ jewellery establishment, Main St.*

The vital statistics for Foxton for May were as follow : —Births, 3 ; marriages, 2 ; deaths, nil.

For Influenza take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Never fails, is 6d, 2s 6d. Thos. Rimmer is selling loose tea at Is per lb. —best value in town. Try a pound and see.*

The Elton Picture Co. played to a good and appreciative audience in the Masonic Hall last night. Eewis Wood, aged eight, was found drowned at Russell, the injuries suggesting a fall from the rocks.

We freely admit'that the best advertisers of Warner’s Rustproof Corsets are the wearers of Warner’s.

Mr H. C. Gro.ui, of Marton Junction, says he will be a candidate lor Mauawatu in the Eiberal interests, against Mr Edward Newman, M.P.

At the Timaru Supreme Court yesterday in the libel case Peter Bowker v. the Timaru Post, His Honour gave judgment for plaintiff for and costs on the lowest scale.

Mrs F, Eawton has resigned her position as postmistress at the Mauawatu Heads owing to illhealth, and the office has been transferred to Mr Cleland’s store, on the foreshore, as from to-day. A special meeting of the Foxton Borough Council will be held on Monday next, sth inst., to pass resolutions re Town Hall loan, and sign deed for same. 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.”*

The local State school children will not observe a holiday on Monday in order to celebrate the King’s Birthday, which will be celebrated on Saturday next. The school will be closed the day following Coronation Day. Mr Joseph Smith, evangelist, will conduct services in the Gospel Hall on Sunday and possibly on Tuesday and Friday evenings of next week. Mr Smith is an eloquent speaker and bis message is free to all.

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 drees goods have just been opened up, of which C. M. Ross and Co. invite inspection and comparison of prices,*

The Railway Review states that when the Executive Council of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants met the Hon. J. A. Millar recently, the Minister announced that .£50,000 is to be expended upon increases in salaries to railway employees this year.

Messrs Ivess Bros., boot importers, are removing to large and more central premises in Main Street, and will in future carry on their business in the shop until recently occupied by Mr S. G. Wright, in Perreau’s buildings. Messrs Ivess Bros., have just landed another large consignment of the latest footwear, of which is invited. The death is announced from London of Sir W. S. Gilbert, the dramatist, from heart failure while bathing. He spent the day in London, and returned to his residence at PI arrow weald in the afternoon. A few minutes later a friend found him dead in an open air swimming bath at Grimsdyke, where he had been teaching two children to swim.

Mr Richard Croker, who has returned to his residence at Stillorgan, county Dublin, after a visit to America, in an interview, advised Irishmen to unite and obtain Home Rule. He said ; “Although I have no ambition to attend the Coronation of King George, yet if I thought it would advance the cause of Home Rule in any way I would willingly go there. 1 think this is the view which should be taken by all Irishmen. We have nothing to gain by incurring the hostility of the King, but, on the contrary, we have much to lose.”

The affairs of Joshua Jones, of Mokau, were before the Chief Justice in Wellington on Tuesday, when Mr E. G. Jellicoe mentioned the claim of ,£IOO,OOO preferred by Jones against the executors of Flower, of London. His Honour said it had been a breach of contract in England, and counsel could not proceed in New Zealand, but Mr Jellicoe disagreed. His Honour pointed out that the full Court (five judges) had held that the sale was a proper one. He must be guided by them. Mr Jellicoe said be had been told by the Chancery judge In England that he could sue in New Zealand. His Honour said he would try to deliver judgment on Thursday morning.

Mrs Van Cottle was fond of the bottle, But pray don’t imagine that she Was addicted to drink, for I really don’t think She imbibed any stronger than tea. But the bottle she swore by and set so much store by, Was one that you value 1 ’m sure, On the label was “Woods” to distinguish the goods—’Twas the famous “Great Peppermint Cure.” 4

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 Chronic Chest Complaints Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, is 6d, 2s fid

Ou the fourth page of to-day’s issue will be found the fourth address of a devotional work entitled “ The Path of Joy.” Messrs P. Hennessy and Co., notify by change advertisement in this issue that they are now making special reductions in bedsteads.

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 Parkes, the locai watch maker and jeweller is opening up a splendid assortment of gold, silver and electro-plate goods suitable for presentations. W atch the window displays,* The Chairman of the Palmerston Holiday Association gives the following reasons for closing at Palmerston on Saturday, instead of Monday: —“The butchers, bakers, tailors, dressmakers, boot factories, blacksmiths, wheelwrights, all employed drivers, which meant that the grocers could not deliver on that date, and the carriers, which all came under the award, and is a compulsory holiday. Then we had the Government proclaiming it a holiday, which meant the post office and all Government offices closing. Then we had the fact that it was the King’s Birthday, and he specially requested that it should be observed ou the day it fell, being his coronation year, and then we had the lact that the-larger towns at that time had decided to close.”