LOCAL AND GENERAL

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 1057, 17 October 1911, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL

A quiet wedding was celebrated in the Presbyterian Church yesterday, when L. H. Hughes, of Mangatainoka was united to Miss Lily Kerrison, of Himatangi. Only the friends of the parties concerned were present. The happy couple left by the afternoon train lor their new home.

Mr C. J. B. Golder received word this morning of the death of his brother, Mr Jas. Golder, which took place at the Upper Hutt yesterday. The late xMr Golder was a member of the firm of Golder Bros, and Son, and was recently in business in Auckland.

On Saturday night, at Levin, a fire broke out in a house owned and occupied by an old settler, Mr W. Coner. The owner went to the railway station, leaving the fire alight, and by the time he returned everything was destroyed. The furniture was insured for ,£2OO and the building for ,£3OO in the Norwich Union office.

The Daily Chronicle’s Vienna correspondent reports that negotiations are proceeding between Germany and Great Britain with a view to finding a modus vivendi for reducing armaments. Germany took the lead and approached Great Britain in the spring. Herr Von Hollweg, German Chancellor, does nor expect that the Reichstag will increase the naval outlay.

Mr Byrou Brown addressed about 40 electors in the Himatangi Schoolroom last night, Mr John Thompson occupied the chair. Mr Brown received a very enthusiastic hearing and at the conclusion was accorded a vote of thanks for his very able and instructive address on the motion of Mr Wittou seconded by Mr Brady. Mr Brown will speak at Oroua Bridge tonight, Glen Oroua to-morrow night, Gibbs’ Flaxmill on Thursday night and at Whitaunui on Friday night.

The Opposition candidate for Waitemata expounded at some length, at Northcote last Wednesday night, upon the sinful taihoa policy of the Government with regard to the opening up of the native lands in the Auckland province. His sporting definition of “taihoa,” viz., “This year, next year, some time, never ; with 50 to 1 on never, and this year and next year scratched,” rather tickled the ears of the audience, and was received with laughter and applause. In our report of Mr Byron Brown’s speech delivered on Monday, the 9th instant, it was made to appear that Mr Brown was against parting with the freehold of any ot the Crown Lauds. What Mr Brown said was that he was thoroughly in accord with Sir Joseph Ward's action in setting apart seven to nine million acres of Crown Lands as a National Endowment, and he was strongly opposed to parting with the freehold of any of this laud. Outside of the National Endowment Mr Brown supported the optional tenure.

The following story of the British Chancellor of the Exchequer appears in a Russian city journal:—A British sailor, who asked for Government aid towards a Folar expedition, was advised by Mr Lloyd George to apply to the Stock Exchange. A few days afterwards the man returned to Mr Lloyd George and said “I have only collected .£SO, but I have secured a substantial promise that it you will accompany me to the North Pole I am to receive ,£25,000, and this sum is to be doubled if I leave you there.”

If you want to do well, live well, keep well, eat well and look well — eat Ferreau’s Bermaline Bread.*

If you have never made a fool of yourself, you ore not in my class. Don't vote for Byron Brown.*

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

For that hacking cough a t night take Tonking’s Linseed Emulsion — from all chemists and stores, is 6d 2s 6d, 4s 6d. 2

The Public Works Statement

was presented to the House last night. A big revolution is rampant in China. An effort is being made to upset the Mancbu Dynasty and establish a Chinese Republic. Owing to the lengthy programme prepared for the concert to-morrow night, it has been decided to open the doors at seven, and the concert will start at a quarter to eight. Mr Hennessy informs us that as a result of the shipping strike local storekeepers are compelled to raise the price of kerosene is 6d per case and sugar is per bag. This increase covers the cost of extra railage freight. The weekly meeting of the local Debating Society will be held this evening, when a debate on “Freetrade v. Protection ” will take place. Mr Gabites will champion the former, and the Rev Mr Aitken the latter. Next Tuesday night Mr John Ross will repeat his lecture on the steam engine.

The secretary of the local Horticultural Society has asked us to state that the special prize of 21s for collection of birds eggs and a further 21s to be paid at the rate of sixpence per 100 for eggs not included in the above, given by Mr Gower, at the forthcoming spring show, are for black birds, thrush and sparrows eggs only and not tor any variety as stated in the catalogue.

The Horowheuua Chronicle is disgusted at the Palmerston movement to have Labour Day on Monday next observed as “People’s Day” of the Spring Show. “Such a flagrant endeavour to get behind the intentions of the Legislature should be flagitious enough to secure its own defeat” is how it describes the proposal and hopes that Levin, Shannon, and Foxtou “will return an uncompromising no to the voice of the Palmerston charmers.”

The death took place at Palmerston this morning of Mr John Amou, a pioneer settler of Glen Oroua, after a long and painful illness borne with marvellous patience. Deceased was 58 years of age, unmarried, and lived with his brother, Mr William Amon, on their estate in the district mentioned. It is a year ago this month since his brother, Samuel, passed away. A strange coincidence in reference to the deceased and his brother is that both were born in October and both died in the same month, both were bachelors and very attached to each other.

The Municipal Ball to be held next Friday night is now the chief topic of conversation. We are informed that a number of outside people have signified their intention to be present. Some very novel and attractive costumes will be worn. The committee are now busy completing arrangements, and those who at first expressed the opinion that the admission charges were rather high are now convinced that it would be impossible to run the ball satisfactorily at a cheaper rate. Kverything pornts to a record attendance. One of the novelties will be the fancy costume competition.

A meeting of the Wanganui Presbytery was held at Marton yesterday to consider the second “ call ” from Methven to the Rev G. K. Aitkeu, of F'oxton. After discussion it was unanimously decided to place the call in Mr Aitken’s hands. In a conversation with Mr Aitkeu, our representative was informed that it was his intention, after carefully reviewing the whole circumstances, to accept the call. The date of Mr Aitkeu’s departure from Foxton will be about the 16th November. Presbytery has appointed the Rev J. A. McKenzie of Shannon, as interim moderator of the charge. The pupils of a distinguished professor of zoology, a man well known tor his eccentricities, noted one day two tidy parcels lying on their instructor’s desk as they passed out at noon hour. On their return to the laboratory for the afternoon lecture they saw but one. This the professor took carefully up in his hand as he opened his lecture. “In the study of vertebrata we have taken the frog as a type. Let us now examine the gastrouemium muscles of this dissected specimen." So saying, the professor untied the string of bis neat parcel and disclosed to view a ham sandwich and a boiled egg. “ But I have eaten my lunch,” said the learned man bewilderedly. It is safe to predict that Foxton and his wife and family will be present to-morrow night on the occasion of the opening of the Coronation Town Hall. A firstclass concert programme has been arranged which will include some of the leading talent of Palmerston North and Foxton. The Mayor will deliver a brief address to be followed by one verse of the National Anthem. The second part of the programme will be devoted to pictures, A large number of reserved seats have been booked and the tickets are selling like hot cakes. All that is required now is a fine night to make the opening a huge success.

Your enemy is your friend, he stings you into action. Vote for Byron Brown* .

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Johnson has refused to box Wells in Paris.

In a telegram to Mr Hennessy, Mr Field states that he expects the session to end on Monday next.

Mr John Craig, formerly a wellknown resident of Levin, died at the Wellington Hospital on Friday of cancer.

Mr (late Rev.) William Thomson, who is farming at Linton, has decided to contest the Palmerston seat as an Independent Oppositionist.

Ernest Barry, the English sculling champion, in the newspaper “ Sporting Life,” repeats his challenge to R. Arnst, the world’s champion, offering ,£SOO for expenses. The Wright brothers announce that they believe they have discovered the secret of the vulture’s flight, and expect that the present methods of flight will be revolutionised.

“Collection of New Zealand fossils, ,£100.” “ What does this mean ?” asked Mr James Allen, on the Mines Estimates. “ That refers to the Opposition,” said Mr L. M. Issit tersely. William and Mary Rogers, extradited from San Francisco on a charge of burglary at the premises of Mr Kohu, jeweller, and theft of jewellery of the value of ,£BO9, were remanded at Auckland till Friday. Bail was refused.

An old man named Duncan Martin, who was recently found in a very exhausted condition at Koputaroa, was admitted to the Otaki hospital on Tuesday, but died on Thursday night. Deceased, who was an old age pensioner, was 70 years of age. Sunday was observed by the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand as Young People’s Day. At the local church the services were very bright, the children taking a prominent part. The Rev. Mr Aitken occupied the pulpit both morning and evening. During the evening service the solo, “ Only Tired ” was sung.

The Review of Reviews for October is to hand. The character sketch is of a unique kind on account of its fulness and its subject. Lord Strathcona’s name is known throughout the civilised world as one of Great Britain’s finest Empire builders, and the character sketch iu this issue is alone worth the price of the magazine. Another article of almost equal interest is an account of Mr W. T. Stead’s recent interview with the Sultan of Turkey. In view of the declaration of war between Italy and Turkey this interview will have even more than special interest. The remainder of the magazine giving the current history of affairs is well up to the mark. Don’t support a corrupt admini stration, or Nemesis will be revenged on you and yours. Vote for Byron Brown.* Perreau’s Family Cake is the cake for quality. Have you tried one.*

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