LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 1016, 11 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. Railway excursions are advertised in this issue. Mothers ! Phosrhol will make weak children from birth onward, robust and healthy. Sold everywhere in large bottles. r At Hawera, on Saturday, William McKenzie, a porter, was run over by a waggon and killed. Deceased was a single man aged 26 years. Mr R. Boyes left Foxton last night to attend the Dental Conference being held in Wellington. Mr Boyes will return to Foxton on Friday.

A ballast train was derailed on Saturday afternoon near the Eongburn bridge, shortly after the New Plymouth express went through. The derailment caused a delay of several hours to other trains.

An Onehunga resident named Martin Euther was yesterday fined £2 for drunkenness and for flourishing a revolver at his son-in-law. He was also prohibited.

At the Palmerston S.M. Court yesterday, Sydney Gregory, for having assaulted Arthur Barker, was fined £5 and costs, in default 14 days imprisonment. Here is good news for motorists. A New York cable informs us that George Westinghouse, of Pittsburg, has announced that he has effected and patented an air spring wheel, which is intended to replace automobile tyres.

A feature of the concert to be held in the Presbyterian Sunday School Hall next Monday night will be the illustrated songs. Among those taking part are Mesdames Hall, Boyes, Miss Aitken, Messrs Buglass, Yates and F. D. Whibley. 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* It should be unnecessary to remind the public of the Bowling Club euchre party and dance to be held in the Masonic Hall tomorrow night. The ladies who have the arrangements in hand are sparing no pains to make the function a distinct success. There should be a record attendance.

The Kennedy, coal-laden, arrived yesterday and Is taking a shipment of dairy cows to Westport to-day. The Arapawa, coalladen, arrived from Puponga this morning. The Waverley from Westport, Queen from Wellington, and Tainui from Mokau, are expected to-morrow.

The Manawatu Flaxmills Workers’ Union recently approached Mr J. Robertson, of Palmerston N., with a view to securing him as a Labour nominee for the Otaki seat in the forthcoming election. In a letter received on Saturday last Mr Robertson accepted the Union’s invitation, and will, it is understood, shortly address meetings throughthe Otaki electorate.

The recent weather probably gave you something to remember in the way of a cough or cold on the lungs. You are not the only one. Dozens of people are in the same position, but they are not dreading it with Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy in the house. Nothing that we could think of will give you the relief that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy gives. One bottle will cure you of the worst cough you ever had. For sale everywhere.—Advt. At last night’s Council meeting a copy of the regulations in connection with the extermination of rats was received from the Health Department. The Council decided to ask the residents to assist the Health Department to clear their premises ol rats and in the event of any failure to do this the regulation under the Act will be rigidly enforced. A summary of the regulations will appear in our next issue.

A fire on Sunday morning destroyed the whole of the buildings on the Masterton racecourse, including the grandstand and booth, stewards’ room, totalisator house, ladies’ cloak room, press room and secretary’s office, weighing and jockeys’ Jroom, and loose-boxes were destroyed, ihe new stand and judge’s box were the only buildings left. The cause of the fire is a mystery, but it is thought to be the work of an incendiary, as there is evidence of an attempt to burn the remaining stand. The buildings are covered by ,£1,200 insurance in the North British office.

A miraculous escape from a fatal accident happened to the xx-year-old son of Mr Hornblow on Saturday afternoon. The lad was riding a big horse which, anxious to get to its paddock, started off at a quick pace along Spring St. On turning sharp into the Avenue it slipped and threw the boy heavily to the ground on his head. Apparently he must have retained his grip of the reins when thrown for he was dragged a short distance until the bridle was released from the horse’s head. He was carried into a neighbouring house in an unconscious condition and subsequently removed to his home. The extent of the injuries are not yet fully ascertained, but the little fellow appears to be progressing favourably and is fully conscious. Mr and Mrs Hornblow desire to thank those in the neighbourhood where the accident occurred, for the timely assistance rendered to their sou.

Mr James Stevens, Inspector of Post Offices, is visiting Foxton to-day on departmental business.

For Children’s Hacking Cough at night, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, is 6d and 2s 6d. If you want to'be up early these dark mornings, buy one of Parke’s alarm clocks. A good selection to choose from.*

The taking of the Electoral Census was commenced locally yesterday. Mr A. E. Shadbolt has been appointed for the work and will call at every house in the Borough and that portion of the Awahou Riding of the Manawatu County which is in the Mauawatu Electorate, for the purpose of Enrolling electors.

A beautiful assortment ot electro* plate goods, brooches, engagement rings, etc., at Parkes’ jewellery establishment. Main St.* A line of splendid flavoured hams, pigs dairy and grain fed. For price, inquire at Thomas Rimmer’s.*