The Manawatu Herald. Tuesday, November 14, 1911. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 1069, 14 November 1911, Page 2

The Manawatu Herald. Tuesday, November 14, 1911. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The recent heavy gales are playing havoc with local gardens and orchards.

The gas works report presented at last night’s Council meeting will appear in our next issue.

Mr Kempster won the Gallichan Silver Cup outright at the recent Palmerston Show lor Australian terriers. He received three firsts and two seconds out of six entries.

Mr J. M. Spear, M.P.0.C., eyesight specialist, will be in Foxton to-morrow, and may be consulted at Whyte's Hotel until Thursday. This will be Mr Spear’s last visit for this year. Preparations are well forward for the Citizens Ball to be held in the Coronation Hall on Ffiiday evening next, and the function should attract a large assemblage.

There was another large attendance at the municipal picture entertainment on Saturday night, and patrons were delighted with the films which were well shown. A number of country people came to Foxton last Saturday afternoon, for the purpose of attending the municipal picture show, and expressed disappointment that no entertainment was held.

Reports trom Springfield, Illinois (New York), state that 'nine persons were killed and many injured bv a cyclone in Rock County. A whole family named Smith were killed by the collapse of a house at Oxfordville. The general damage was heavy.

We have received from Mr Byron Brown some mammoth citrons, grown in his orchard at Otaki. A sample of the fruit is on view in Mr Perreau's window. Mr Brown informs us that oranges and lemons grow equally well m the salubrious Otaki climate, A No-Ricense Convention is advertised to take place in the Masonic Hall to-morrow. A meeting of workers will be held at 2.30 p.m., and a public meeting at 7,30 p.m., when addresses will be delivered by Messrs Herd and Vincent, of Revin.

At a meeting of the local Presbyterian congregation last night, it was decided to tender the Rev. and Mrs Aitkeu a farewell social in the Sunday School Hall on Friday evening next, at which any friends of the guests will be welcome.

Mr Hurley, electoral officer for Otaki, was in Foxton yesterday making the necessary arrangements for the forthcoming Parliamentary and Licensing polls. Mr Alf. Fraser has been appointed deputy registrar for Foxton. Mr Hurley also investigated a number of names on the roll which should not be there and which will be eliminated before the rolls close.

Professor Mills was fined £3 and costs £2 2s at Wellington, for travelling on a reporter’s ticket, for other than press reporting purposes. The ticket was issued to Mr Reardon of the Weekly Herald, who gave it to Professor Mills who was engaged to contribute to his paper. Mr Reardon said he felt he was to blame. The Magistrate said that while technically Professor Mills was guilty, the fault lay with Mr Reardou.

What woman is net attracted by dainty embroideries 1 The new goods are now on view at the Bon Marche, Palmerston North, and include the latest novelties in headings, wide insertions and allovers. Samples of these can be had for the asking, if width, price and style required are given.—Advt.

Wanted.—A few more political enemies to tell lies. Byron Brown is making headway, but not fast enough.*

If in want of Birthday, Wedding or other gifts, go to Pakkiss’, the eweiler, the shop for presents. *

Byron Brown will not button-hole you for your votes, or “ shout ” for you. Come and hear his addresses,*

In order to augment the funds of the local School Committee, the teaching staff have kindly offered to arrange a concert by the children at a date prior to the breaking up. The question of a gala day aud sports for the children on breaking up day is also under consideration. Messrs G. O. Barber, M. J. Littlejohn, aud Henry W. Richmond have beeu nominated for the extraordinary vacancy on the Borough Council caused by the retirement of Cr Rimmer. The election takes place on Monday uext, 20th inst.

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

Byron Brown believes in the equality of natural opportunity, and he would give it to every child.* if you want the best meat at lowest possible prices, tell Cook and Co. to call. Customers waited on daily.* If you want to be up early these dark mornings, buy one of Parke’s alarm clocks A good selection to ohoose from *

You can easily get rid of that cold by taking Tonking’s Linseed Emulsion—from all chemists and stores, Is 6d, 2s 6s 4d, 6d. 4