LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 1014, 6 July 1911, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The quarterly and half-yearly accounts owing to the Herald up to June 30th have now been rendered, an early settlement of same would be appreciated.

Where the c ustom of observing April Ist as “ A 11 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, Fox ton.*

At last night’s meeting of the managers of the local Presbyterian Church, it was decided to hold a carnival about the middle ot October and to make application for the use of the Racecourse for that purpose. By an inset with this issue, Messrs Ross and Co., of the Bon Marche, Palmerston North, announce the commencement of their stocktaking sale on Saturday next, Bth instant, when it is anticipated there will be an unprecedented rush for some of the bargains advertised.* At the Magistrate’s Court yesterday, John Harper, on a charge of disobeying a maintenance order, the arrears on which amounted to £j 16s, was convicted and sentenced to four weeks’ imprisonment, with hard labour, in Palmerston prison. Prisoner to be released on payment of arrears and £1 is solicitor’s fee.

Thos. Rimmer is selling loose tea at Is per lb. —best value in town, Try a pound and see.* At the Magistrate’s Court yesterday, A. R. Osborne (Mr Moore) proceeded against Jas. A. Campbell, on a judgment summons. Judgment debtor was examined by Mr Moore, and handed in a statement of his earnings for the past twelve months, which amounted to He admitted that he had attended various race meetings, but denied having done an> r betting. After hearing his evidence, the Magistrate refused to make an order.

We specialise in Warner’s Rustproof Corsets, as we know of no other models that are so strongly guaranteed. —Foxton drapers.* The question of the erection ot public baths iu Levin has occupied a good deal of the Levin Council’s attention for some time past, and the Council has now decided, by six votes to four, against the scheme. A subscription list has now been prepared, and it is hoped that with the assistance of the Government subsidy sufficient funds will be raised to carry out the scheme. Up till yesterday afternoon ,£9O 9s 6d had been promised. R. N. Speirs, timber merchant, has a limited quantity of all heart birch posts for sale at £4 17s 6d on trucks Foxton. Also totara posts at £3 5s per 100, on trucks Foxton.* At the monthly sitting of the Magistrate’s Court, held before Mr A. D. Thomson, S.M., yesterday, judgment for plaintiffs was entered up in the following undefended civil cases :—M. H. Walker v. C. Spiers, claim £l, costs 5s : Evans Bros. v. N. Neilseu £2 ns rod, costs 13s; Dr Adams v. A. Reeve, £3 5s 6d, costs 16s ; same v. Cassidy, £2 2s 6d, costs 17s ; M. H. Walker v. C. A. fWallace, £7 3s Sd, costs 30s 6d ; G. H. Stiles v. C. Spiers, £2 9s 4d, costs 5s ; same v. W. C. Howau, 13s yd, costs 24s 6d ; R. A. Burnett v. Martin, £1 7s, costs ss; same v. W. Gibson, £2 6s, costs 10s; and R. N. Speirs v. Crichton, £\ 16s Sd, costs ss. In a judgment summons, A. E. Shadbolt v. C. W. Linley, judgment debtor did not appear, and was ordered to pay £6 12s forthwith, in default 7 days imprisonment in Palmerston prison, order to be suspended if 10s is paid on August xst and £2 per month afterwards.

The famous Roslyn writing pads, obtainable from local drapers and storekeepers at 6d and l/- each.*

A very interesting debate took place by members of the local Titerary and Debating Society in the Presbyterian Hall on Tuesday night on the subject; “Is Trades Unionism beneficial to the dominion ?” Mr Simpson (owing to the unavoidable absence of Mr Gibbs) opened in the affirmative and Mr A. J. Kellovv championed the negative. Those who supported the affirmative were: Messrs Farkes, Chrystall, Wilson, Claris, Rough and Ashmore, and the negative Messrs C. Speirs, K. Furrie and R. Speirs. The speakers showed a marked improvement and se.veral of the arguments brought forward displayed careful study. Agitators, strikes, svveatiug, increased cost of living, and other matters affecting industrial conditions were touched upon in some cases with a fair amount of warmth by the speakers. Interjections were occasional made which created a little diversion. Next Tuesday, a selection from “the Merchant of Venice” will be read by members.

Said a man with a delicate chest “My cold’s bad again, well, I’m blest But I’ll swallow for sure Woods Great Peppermint Cure, And trusi in good luck for the rest.” To the chemist’s he went with a flop, What he saw there just made his heart stop; He married the girl with the pretty kiss curl, And now he is keeping the shop. 3 A CHILBLAIN CURE. Mr R. W. Jones, storekeeper, Carrum, Vic., savs that Chamberlain’s Pain Balm cured his chilblains, and wants everyone to know it “ I had one chilblain on ray foot that was so big that I could not wear my boot. In fact, I could only wear my slipper by slitting it along the front. I used Chamberlain’s Pain Balm one night, and next day was agreeably surprised to find that I could wear my boot with comfort.” For sale everywhere. —Advt.

The Manawatu County Council notify that poisoned wheat may be obtained on application. Our local drapers guarantee every pair of Warner’s Corsets to fit comfortably, to wear well, and not to rust, break or tear.* Those requiring garden seeds etc., are advised to try Arthur Yates’ reliable seeds from Thomas Rimmcr." Mr F. Gabites has a number of “ Wanteds ” in this issue to which the attention of readers is directed.

The Valuer-General notifies, by advertisement, that the revised District Valuation Roll for the Borough of Foxtou is open for inspection at the office of the Foxton Borough Council. A very enjoyable “afternoon” was held by the ladies ot the local Presbyterian Guild at the residence of Mrs Alex. Speirs seur., yesterday afternoon. The attendance constituted a record.

If you want to'be up early these dark mornings, buy one of Parke’s alarm clocks. A good selection to choose from.*

A number of people have commented upon the fact that the iron on the roof of the Hall is not underlaid with sarkiug and felt. It is argued that this fact will interfere with the acoustic properties of the building if it is raining when an entertainment is in progress. We are informed, however, that the lower lining of the root and walls will deaden any sound from outside, and that no fear need be entertained on this account. Objection has also been made to the outside walls being ot corrugated iron instead of wood, This was stipulated in the first instance. It was clearly set forth at the public meeting held prior to the poll that money would not be squandered on an elaborate architectural exterior, but that the internal appointments were to be up-to-date in every particular. It is a little previous to criticise the structure at present, bur we are sure ratepayers will have no cause for complaint when the building is finished.

Grocery, ironmongery, crockery, produce, horse covers, cow covers, oilskins, anything. T. Rimmer.*

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

If in want ot Birthday, Wedding or other gifts, go to Parkes’ , the jeweller, the shop for presents.*