LOCAL AND GENERAL

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 1070, 16 November 1911, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Rev. Mr Aitken, who in leaving P'oxtou on Tuesday next for Methveu, will be entertained in Perreau’s rooms to-night by the Masonic brethren, and by the members and adherents of the Presbyterian Church, in the Sunday School Hall to morrow night. A very successful ‘ ‘ gift afternoon ” m aid of the garden party to be held shortly under the auspices of All Saints’ Church, was held at the residence of Mrs A. S. Easton yesterday afternoon. There was a large attendance and a most enjoyable time was spent. A meeting of the P'oxtou Harbour Board will be held in the Palmerston N. Council Chambers on Thursday next, 23rd inst., at r. 45 p.m. The Board will receive a deputation re Beach matters, and deal with reports and general matters.

What woman is net attracted by dainty embroideries ' The new goods are now on view at the Bon Marche, Palmerston North, and include the latest novelties in beading's, 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 ot Birthday, Wedding or other gifts, go to Parkks’, the jeweller, the shop for presents.* P'or that hacking cough a t night take Tonking’s Linseed Emulsion — from ail chemists and stores, is bd 2s 6d, us 6d. 2

Men’s and Boy’s Clothing can be purchased cheaper at the ‘‘Economic,” Foxlou, than elsewhere. A line range of goods to select from.” Come and see the new washing boiler frame, won’t wear out, requires very little fuel. Thomas RimmerE

On the fourth page of this issue will be found two articles in connection with Monday night’s Council meeting: “The Gas Report’’ aud “ Municipal Pictures.” The tender of Mr A. Barker, of Palmerston North, for additions to the Moutoa school, at ,£238, has been accepted by the Wanganui Board. No less than 41 recommendations tor the transfer and appointment of assistant teachers were decided upon by a committee of the Wanganui Education Board this week, mostly caused by the new regulations allowing assistants instead of pupil teachers in certain schools. Mr S. HE. Wauklyu who has been on the staff of the local branch of the Bank of New Zealand for some time has received notice of his transfer to Palmerston North, and will leave Foxton on Saturday morning. His place will be filled by Mr Dixon from Wellington, who arrived in Foxton last night.

During October the amount of gas manufactured at the local works was 283,500 feet aud there was 3,000 leet in the holder on September 30th. Gas sold to consumers totalled 207,000 feet, street lamps 3,000 feet, works 31,000 feel, manager’s house 1,500 leet, gas in holder 4,000 feet, gas unaccounted tor 13,000 feet. We regret to have to record the death of Mr John Walden, an erstwhile resident of Moutoa, which look place at Pokeuo on Saturday. The deceased gentleman who was 67 years of age was born in Wellington, aud resided at Moutoa lor many years. A little over a year ago Mr Walden sold his farm at Moutoa and removed to Pokeuo where he was also engaged farmiug.

A No-License convention was held at Foxtou yesterday and a public meeting at night in the Masonic Hall. Addresses were delivered by Messrs Herd and Vincent, of Levin, and Mr Andrew of Mauakau. The speeches were forceful and bristling with facts and figures. They were accorded hearty votes of thanks and in acknowledging same, Mr Herd urged upon those present to strike out the top Hue on both ballot papers on polling day.

The Review of Reviews lor November just to hand is crowded with interesting and uselul articles. Mr Stead publishes a letter which is a final and conclusive reply to Mr Fisher’s innuendoes as to the geuuiueness of the published interview. A considerable amount of space is devoted to the recent Railway Strike in Kuglaud, which although local in one aspect has a national significance also. The section devoted to the magazines of the month is as usual very complete. Whilst dealing with the Dreadnought gift during his speech in the Coronation Hall on Thursday evening last, Mr W. H. F'ield, M.F. said that the statement had been ;<iy that Sir Joseph Ward haa bought his Baronetcy with the Dreadnought. Mr Field said that whilst he was of opinion that had their been no Dreadnought Sir Joseph would uot have got the baronetcy, he asked what did it matter. There was uo doubt that on the information that had been received, the gift of the Dreadnought was quite warranted.

At the musical examinations held in Wellington this month by Mr Douglas Redman, A.R.A.M., on behalf ol the Associated Board of the Royal Academy and Royal College of Music, London, we notice the name ot Miss Alison E. Greig, who won “ distinction ” in the Lower Division for pianoforte playing, with 130 marks out ol a possible 150. Miss Greig came fifth on the list out ot 152 candidates presented, and was only hve marks below the highest candidate who secured 135 marks, four 131 and Miss Greig one mark below these. Only a small percentage ot the oilier candidates reached 120. Miss Greig is a pupil of Miss Clere, ot Wellington, and is a daughter of Mr and Mrs Greig, of Fox ton. Why join the “Hatless Brigade,” when Mrs Hamer has just imported a splendid assortment of gentlemen’s boaters in all the latest shapes, also a large assortment of tennis shirts. Byrun Brown talked a Civil Service Board six years ago. He is still harping on the same string. 1 ’ if you want the best meal at lowest possible prices, tell Cook and Co. to call. Customers wailed on daily.* The popular Roslyn Writing Pads (copyrighted), bd and is each, from all storekeepers.*

Byron Brown believes in the equality of natural opportunity, and he would give it to every child.* To escape criticism: Do nothing, say nothing, be nothing. Byron Brown will say, do, and be." Bring along your bottle and try our bulk sauce. Best quality of all colomalsauces. Try a bottle and see lb r yourself, 5s yd per gallon, large bottles Is, Thomas Rimmer.# .Notwithstanding the extra freight by rail Thomas Rinimer is still selling 5 jellies for Is, loose tea Is per lb, 3 tins jam for is.* New Zealand is making headway in spite of its professional politicians; not because of them. Vote for Byron Brown.* Millinery in the very latest designs, made up on the premises, at the “ Economic,” Foxton. Come and inspect our stock before purcnasing elsewhere.* Self-control is the great factor employed in the conservation of personal magnetism, but Warner’s wUst-proul Corsets for comfort and figure elegance.*

Folks who never do any more than they get paid for never get paid for any more than they do. Vote for Byron Brown.*

The following transfers and appointments of pupil teachers will take place at the end of the year, the schools named being those the teachers are to be appointed to : Hunterville, Miss Shaw; Tyttou street, Mr Hostick ; Waverley, Miss Barleymau ; Feilding D.H.S., Misses K, Crabb and Hare ; Hawera, Misses E. and N. King ; Campbell Street, Miss Guy ; Foxton, Miss Broughton aud Mr S. G. Parlance ; Wanganui East, Miss Kaene, Aramoho, Miss Jones ; College Street, Miss Henderson ; Oueeu Park, Mr Gould ; Okaiawa, Mr Graham ; Mangaweka, Miss Bartlett ; Patea, Miss Wybourne ; St. John’s, Miss Walls; Waverley, Miss Speight.

The man who has never made a mistake has never made anything else. Vote for Byron Brown.* For primest Beef and Mutton and dairy fed Pork, try Cook and Co.* 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

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

When the voter has accepted a bribe, he has dissolved the pearl of independence in the vinegar of obligation. Vote for Byroil Brown.* If you want to do well, live well, keep well, eat well and look well—eat Perreau’s Bermaline Bread.*