LOCAL AND GENERAL

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 1071, 18 November 1911, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL

A severe thunderstorm, accompanied by heavy rain, passed over this district about mid-day yesterday. The services in all Saints’ Church to-morrow will be as usual at 8 a.m., it a.m. and 7 p.m.

The Rev. Mr McKenzie, of Shannon, will assume the moderatorship ol the local Presbyterian Church after to-morrow, until a permanent minister is appointed.

Mr F. Black, consulting engineer, is at present visiting Palmerston North with a view to reporting on the proposed tram service.

On our fourth page to-day will be found the following reading matter; “Telephone Girl's Pluck,” “A Religious Maniac,” and “Glen Morn Homicide.” ‘‘l consider that every person able and willing to work should be afforded a chance of securing laud for a home, and the duty of the Government is to see that the opportunity is afforded.” —Mr Hogg at Masterton. The four-year-old daughter of Mr R. M. Martin, Mataura, was severely burned about the body and the left forearm through her nightdress catching alight through standing in front of the lire. She is progressing satisfactorily. At a popular church two candidates were to preach, whose names were Adam and Low. In the morning Low preached, and look for his text, “Adam, where art thou ?” The congregation were much enlightened. In the evening Mr Adam preached, and look for his text, “Lo, I am here.” A breach of promise case was heard a.fthe Auckland Supreme Court on Thursday, brought by Margaret Duthie, ladies’ help, against Richard Gamlin, a teacher at St Stephen College, Parnell. Plaintiff claimed damages, and, after hearing evidence, the jury awarded ,£l5O. The estimated Luropeau population of New Zealand on September 30th last was 1,014,261, an increase of 4769 since June. Arrivals in New Zealand during September numbered 3455 and departures 2915. In September, 1910, the arrivals were 2591 and the departures 2259.

The Parliament elected m 1908 expired by effluxion oi time yesterday, and writs for the eighteenth Parliament will be issued next Monday. Then the opportunities for enrolment cease, the law being that at 6 p.m. on the day of the issue of the writs the rolls must be closed. Absent voters' permits must be obtained before 6 p.m. on the day of the writs being issued. 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 headings, wide insertions and allovers. Samples of these can be had for the asking, if width, price and style required are given.— Advt. Byron Brown will not button-hole you for your votes, or " shout ” for you. Come and hear his addresses *

Perkeau’s Milk Loaf is the Loaf of the day. Try it. Try Cook and Co. for good Meat. Only the best supplied.*

Notwithstanding the extra freight by rail Thomas Rimmer is still selling 5 jellies for Is, loose tea Is per lb, 3 tins jam for Is.*

Men’s and Boy’s Clothing can be purchased cheaper at the ■’Economic,” Foxlon, than elsewhere. A fine range of goods to select from. 7 ’

The steamer Medina, which is conveying the King and yueen to India for the Coronation Durbar, has arrived at Gibraltar.

A boat containing five men was capsized on the Murray, near Renmark, Adelaide. Three men, named Collins, O’Drea and Thornton, were drowned. The services in the local Methodist Church to-morrow will be conducted by the Rev T. F. Joues, of Levin. Mr Huntley will preach at Himataugi at 7.30 p.tn., and Mr H. Smith at the Beach at 7 p.m. The Chatham Island correspondent of the Wairarapa Age writes ; There died recently at the Chatham Islands, an old native woman, named Haeana,” over ninety years ol age. She came from New Zealand when quite a girl, and witnessed some of the slaughter of the unfortunate Morioris. She had tasted “ long pig ” more than once, so reports say. She was quite energetic up till the time of her death, A settler in the Hon, T. Duncan's electorate said by way of illustration of the necessity lor a heavy land Lax to compel closer settlement that for thirty-two years he had been paying rents to absentees. At the expiry ot his lease the owners wanted to increase his rent. “I would not pay it, and when they could not find anyone else they were forced to self. Now there are eight settlers on that estate. Surely they are of more benefit to the country than was my rent going Home to Loudon, and, for all I know, being spent at Monte Carlo.”

A remarkable story was told at the Criminal Court, Sydney, last week, by James Renton, an elderly man, who pleaded guilty to having committed bigamy at Geelong on March 24th, 1910. Prisoner said that two years ago he was washed out to sea. Pie was in the water for sixteen hours, when somebody picked him up. A coroner’s inquiry was, however, held upon the body ; it was believed that prisouer was dead, and a certificate of death was issued. Prisoner appeared to think that because he had, by mistake, been deemed to be dead, the peculiar circumstances gave him the right to marry again. He now put that forward as an excuse for having committed bigamy. Prisouer was sentenced to twelve months’ imprisonment. An organisation to be known as “The Young New Zeaiaud Party” has been established in Auckland, having the Hou. G. Fowlds, M.P. as patron, and Mr R. Coulter president. The promoters intend to establish branches throughout the Dominion, with a view of exercising an influence in the general election three years hence. The platform of the party : —(1) Total prohibition of the liquor traffic ; (2) Suppression of all forms of gambling ; (3) Conservation of natural resources with land taxation ; (4) Kstablishment of a State bank ; (5) Electoral reform ; one adult, one vole, one value ; elective iixcat'i • ■ i > ,» • pillar initiative,

and the rtffereudum; (6) Public ownership of all monopolies, and the securing to the workers of the full reward of their labours ; (7) Reduction in the cost of living.

The brethren of the local Masonic Bodge entertained Bro. Rev. G. K. Aitkeu at a farewell banquet iu Perreau's rooms on Thursday night. The chair was occupied by Wor. Bro. A. U. Clemett, and the guest was seated on his right. There was a large and representative gathering present, including visitors from several sister lodges. Valedictory speeches were made by the Chairman and other brethren, and the guest’s health was honoured in time-honoured custom. Mr Ailken suitably and feelingly responded. A number of other toasts were duly honoured, and a programme of musical and elocutionary items given. The gathering broke up with the singing of " Auld Rang Syne,” after which three cheers were given for the departing brother.

An interesting wedding was celebrated at the Presbyterian Church, Feildiug, on Thursday alternoou, when Mr Geo. M. Archibald, of North Sydney, and a member of the staff of the Bank of New Zealand at Te Awamutu, and nephew of Mr W. S. Stewart of Foxton, was married to Miss Janet M. Bray, youngest daughter ol the late Mr Chas. Bray, engineer of the Oroua County Council. The church was tastefully decorated for the wedding. The bridesmaids were Miss Stevenson (chief), and little Miss Biuda Bray (niece of the bride), and Master Charles Awdrey was page boy. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr Norman G. Bray, and the duties of best man were carried out by Mr Kenneth M. Bartholomew. The choir rendered appropriate music. A reception was subsequently held iu St. Paul’s Hull, and the young couple left by the express for Te Awamutu. Parliament needs a few businesslike fellows who can tell the difference between assets and liabilities. Vote for Byron Brown. In making up your lunch for a picnic party; Sheep tongues is id per tin, sardines 3 tins for Is, pineapple 6d per tin, cordials is per bottle at Riminer’s *

Self-control is the great factor employed in the conservation of personal magnetism, but Warner’s Rust-proof Corsets for comfort and ligure elegance.* Millinery in the very latest designs, made up on the premises, at the “ Economic,” Foxion. Come and inspect our stock before purchasing elsewhere.* The man who has never made a mistake has never made anything else. Vote for Byron Brown.*

The local Horticultural Society's Spring Show will be opened in the Coronation Hall on Wednesday afternoon next at 3 o’clock by the president, Mr Alex Speirs.

We draw the attention of our readers to the very fine programme in our advertising columns ot the films to be shown at the Coronation Town Hall to-night. The caretaker of the Coronation Hall desires us to state that action will be taken against owners who allow their dogs to wander in the Hall during entertainments.

All entries for the Horticultural Society’s Show close with the secretary at 10 p.m. ou Monday next. Late entries, accompanied by double fees, will be received up to 10 a.m. on Wednesday. The Rev. G. K. Aitken conducts his farewell services in the district to-morrow. His last service at Foxtou will be at n a.m. Mr Chrystall takes the evening service.

The secretary ot the Horticultural Society has received 58 entries for school work from the local State school, seven from the Convent school and nine from the Terrace End school. In St. Mary’s Church to-morrow mass will be celebrated at 8.30 a.m. by Rev. Father Kelly. His Grace, Archbishop Redwood, will conduct the Confirmation services at Shannon at 11 a.m. and at Foxtou at 7 p.m.

We are requested to stale jthat Dr. Mandl’s prize of one guinea, open to the Foxtou, Moutoa, Himataugi and Oroua Downs school children for best essays on the local Horticultural Society’s Show, will be divided up into two prizes, lust prize 15s and second 6s. The entries for this competition accompanied by 3d, will be received by the secretary on the first day of the show.

In connection with the sheep weight guessing competition at the local Horticultural Society's show on Wednesday and Thursday next, the dead weight, not the Jive weight,of the sheep will have to be \ guessed. The sheep will be killed on Friday following the show and the exact weight obtained. The carcase will become the property of the winner. Folks who never do any more than they get paid for never get paid for any more than tiiey do. Vote for By run Brown.* Come and see the new washing boiler frame, won’t wear out, requires very little fuel. Pnomas Ri miner.*

New Zealand is making headway in spite of its professional politicians ; not because of them. Vote for Byron Brown.*