LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 1084, 19 December 1911, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr T. P. Henderson, piano tuner, will pay a professional visit to Foxtou next Friday, 22nd inst. Orders left at this office will be attended to. A private message received locally from Mr F. W. Franklaud, states that he and Mrs Franklaud expect to arrive in Auckland from Fug laud on the 14th of February next, and Foxton two days later. A dairyman named Nicholas K. Lopez was gored to death by a bull at Melrose, Wellington last week. The animal kept Mrs Lopez a prisoner in the house for a time, and it was subsequently shot by a constable. Dr Pomare, who is contesting the Western Maori District, passed through Foxton yesterday. He visited the various Maori settlements in the neighbourhood. The Taranaki Maoris are supporting this candidate. Dr Pomare is advocating placing the native people on the same footing as the pakehas in all respects. The municipal picture entertainments continue to draw large and appreciative audiences. Last Saturday night’s programme included dramatic, scenic and comic films, which were very clear and realistic. The star picture pourtrayed the leading incidents of Marie Corelli’s fascinating novel, “ Thelma.” The comic scenes fairly convulsed the audience, particularly the “ American Count.” If the management can maintain the same standard of excellence as that shown on Saturday, then there will be no falling off in public patronage. The New Zealand Free Lance Christmas annual is now published, and as usual is quite an excellently seasonable production. It is replete with cheerful and Christmassy things, from the front cover to the back, and these include special pictorial features by leading black and white artists, and stories by New Zealand writers ot repute. Amusing sketches and cartoons of wellknown local celebrities, in all grades of society, a bunch of bright and pertinent limericks, and some very fine half-tone pictures of Maori life and New Zealand scenery help to fill up forty-eight pages of letterpress and illustrations, the whole making an attractive sixpeunyworth. Perreau’s Family Cake is the cake for quality. Have you tried one.* We recommend Roslyn suits for style and lasting wear; from 32s 6d, all clothiers *

The most attractive shop for toys of every description is Mrs Hamer’s. Have vou seen the window display ?* Having now put m a cheese cutter and a bacon cutter, we can cut these two articles to your liking. T. Rammer.* T. Rimmer has a full stock of goods for ’Xmas presents. Call in and we will show you round.* For primest Beef and Mutton and dairy feci Pork, try Cook and Co.*

Au earthquake, accompanied by a loud rumbling noise, was felt in this district shortly before noon to-day.

Come and see the “ GuttaPercha Girl” at the Coronation Hall to-morrow night. Remember the curtain will ’ rise sharp at eight o’clock.* Mr H. Atmore, who has just been elected member for Nelson, has been very near it twice before. In 1905, Mr J. Graham defeated him by 29 votes, and in 190 S Mr Graham defeated him by 19 votes. The Maori elections are taking place to-day, and a number of natives are in town and have recorded their votes at the Court House. Dr Pomare appears to be receiving a block vote from the Maoris in this neighbourhood. Nineteen members of the Royal Academy have sent a letter to the King of Spain requesting clemency for Sagusta, the cartoonist who is undergoing sentence of nine years for publishing a cartoon which was entitled ” Homage to Ferrer.” On the fourth page of this issue will be found the following interesting leading matter; —“Cable Items,” “ Tragedy of Socialism,” and au article, “What to do ? —A Political Puzzle,” bearing on the present political position in the Dominion.

We remind the public of the entertainment to be given in the Coronation Hall to-morrow night by the local amateurs, who will stage the three-act farcical comedy, “The Arabian Nights.” All arrangements are now well in hand, a good night’s amusement is promised to all who attend. A young man named John Stevenson was sentenced at Hawera to six mouths’ imprisonment for disobedience of an affiliation order. Defendant admitted that be bad means, but said he would not pay, as he was not the father of the child. He later paid the amount of the arrears, and was released. The conference between the flaxmill owners and the employees, held at Palmerston on Saturday afternoon, was of an entirely amicable nature, and it was agreed that each side should communicate with the employers and employees. It is stated that there is every reason to believe that an agreement will be arrived at on the matters in dispute. Sir John and Lady Findlay were given a great send-off at Auckland last Saturday prior to their departure for Wellington, where Sir John will resume the practice of his profession. Lady Findlay was the recipient of a handsome silver rose-bowl from many friends, and Sir John was presented with a gold-mounted fountain pen and a silver cigarette case at the railway station. There were many rounds of cheering, as well as the singing of “ For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow.” Answering the repeated chorus “ Come back,” Sir John remarked, “If I do, will you return me ?” and there was a big roar of affirmative voice-;. Many of the spectators ran down lac platform alongside the train to continue their demonstrations as Sir John and Lady Findlay waved farewell. The Inspector’s report of the recent annual examination of the local State School is to hand. It states, inter alia, “ that cm the whole due care and discretion has been exercised in classifying the pupils. Much has been done by the present teacher in improving the regularity, in years gone by this school had a very irregular attendance. The past year the average has been over 90 per cent. Last quarter au epidemic of measles lowered the attendance. The environment is very satisfactory. The class-rooms have a well-cared-for look. Great interest is shown by the teachers and pupils in the school ground, and they have done much to make it beautiful. In this the committee have been helpful. There is a good tone in the school, the pupils willingly co-operate with their teachers.” Three hundred and twelve pupils were present at the examination out of a roll number of 324. Discipline was very good. Late on Wednesday afternoon, Mr W. C. Buchanan, M.P., learned that Mr Fisher was in danger of losing the Wellington Central seat owing to a lack of vehicles for carrying voters to the poll. His formidable opponent, Mr Fletcher, had not only as good au organisation as he, but he had also secured what spare cars and cabs there were, and had left Mr Fisher’s committtee lamenting. Mr Buchanan lost no time. Neither did he trust to telephone messages. He got out his car, and he spent the whole ol that night stirring up his neighbours, and explaining the dire need of the party in Wellington. At 3 o’clock on Thursday morning he set off over “ the hill ” for Wellington with 16 cars, to be placed at the disposal of Mr Fisher, or any other Reform man who wanted them. ’Xmas Hams! ’Xmas Hams! Factory cured, from 9s 6d to lls Od per ham. Buy one before they are all sold. T. Riramcr.*

if you want the best meat at lowest possible prices, tell Cook and Co. to call. Customers waited on daily.* Thomas Riminer, of the Red House, announces the arrival or their Christmas goods. Articles appropriate for Festive gifts are at present largely stocked. A perusal of their advertisement is advised. Don’t fail to purchase your ’Xmas parcel of general drapery and clothing at the Salvage and Stock Realisation Sale at the Bon Marche. A saving of from 45 to hs on every £ can be effected. Try and shop early in the day, and avoid the afternoon crush. C. M. Ross and Coy.*