LOCAL AND GENERAL

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 1093, 13 January 1912, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL

A poultry farmer at Otaki is at present despatching over 500 dozen eggs per week to Wellington from his farm. The services in St. Mary's Church to-morrow will be conducted at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., by the Rev Father Kelly. Mr and Mrs Yahu Mandahl, of Feildiug, who have resided in New Zealand for lorty years, celebrated their golden wedding this week.

Ohiugaiti first! At the Police Court last Saturday the licensee of the Royal Hotel was fined 20s and costs for employing a person other than a registered barmaid to serve in the public bar. A man who broke open the public pound at Gisborne and rescued several horses, was fined a total sum, including costs, of £ 6. His Worship pointed out that the maximum penalty was £SO.

Mr Alfred Seifert, the wellknown flaxmiller, has lodged application for letters patent for an improved apparatus for sorting blades of flax, and another for gripping and conveying flax lor scutching and the like purposes.

The services in the local Methodist Church to-morrow will be conducted in the morning by the Rev W. Beckett, minister 01 Woodville Methodist Church, and in the evening by Mr J. Chrystall. The Rev W. Beckett will also conduct a service at the Beach at 7 p.m. At the Masterton baths a tew days ago a revolver bullet came whizzing past a woman and several children, and lodged in a piece o£ woodwork within a few inches of the caretaker. Police investigation revealed that an old man in the vicinity had fired at a bird and the bullet went through the iron fence surrounding the baths.

At Thursday’s meeting of the Palmerston North District Hospital Board, the local representative, Mr Horublow, referred to the Foxtou Borough Council’s request for periodical visits to this town, of the District Health Officer. It will be remembered that the Council is ol opinion that such visits would be in the interests of the public health, aud that he could deal authoritatively with cases that are beyond the range ol the nuisance inspector. The Council asked the Board what the expenses of a monthly inspection by the officer would be, and were informed that it would cost £,12 per annum. Certain ol the Councillors were of opinion that no charge should be made, as Foxton is included in the Hospital area, and that it should be part ol the officer’s duties to occasionally look us up. The representative pointed this out to the Board, aud also asked what the specific duties of the officer were. The Chairman said the Board had not specified the officer’s duties, but that he had been taken over from the Health Department. The Board secretary said the officer’s services were at the disposal of the Borough free of cost when required in cases of infectious diseases. Mr Hornblow said he thought if the officer paid a quarterly visit to the borough that would meet the case.

Messrs Ross and Co., of the Bon Marche, Palmerston North, announce the continuation of their Fire Salvage and Stock Realisation Sale for this week, and buyers are recommended to see specimens of the bargains now on display.*

Are you troubled with flies ? If so you can clear your house in a very short time by using “ Nyal’s Death to Flies." Obtainable at Healey’s Pharmacy.* Thomas Rimmer, of the Red House, announces the arrival 01 their Christmas goods. Articles appropriate for Festive gifts are at present largely stocked. A perusal of their advertisement is advised.

Try Cook aud Co, for good Meat Only the best supplied.*

Welcome rain fell last 'night throughout this district. The name of Mr Hanan, M.P., is mentioned as a probable Attor-ney-General in succession to Sir John Findlay.

The services in All Saints tomorrow will be: 8 a.m. Holy Communion, ii a.m. Matins and sermon, 7 p.m. Evensong and sermon.

The services at the local Presbyterian Church to-morrow will be conducted by the Rev. Mr Young at 11 a.m., and Mr Billens at 7 p.m.

The meeting of the Borough Council called for half-past ten at the Town Hall, is now altered to half-past eleven on the same morning—just an hour later than first intimated.

At Dunedin this week, a man employed In a hardware firm was fined £2 for selling an airgun to a boy under sixteen years. Mr Widdowsou, S.M., said it was a most dangerous and reprehensible practice to sell such a weapon to a boy of tender years. At the Nelson Magistrate’s Court, a woman named Thomason, wile of a publican, was fined 5s for throwing an egg on the dress of a no-license advocate at a street meeting preceding the election. She pleaded that she threw the egg at a heckler, but it accidentally struck an advocate. Sydney detectives are searching for the accountant of a large city firm doing business throughout Australia and New Zealand, and the leading cities of the Old World. He has been missing lor a fortnight, and, it is alleged, has appropriated large sums, rumour placing the total at £ IO,OOO and over.

A committee meeting of the local Horticultural Society was held ou Thursday night to pass the catalogue for the Autumn Show. Points prizes were allocated in the various classes. It was decided to hold the show on the 13th and 14th of March as these dates do not clash with the Rongctea and L,eviu shows. Other minor matters were also dealt with. All entries close to-u’ght (Saturday; at 9 p.m. in connection with the Horowheuua A. and P. Show, to be held at Levin on January 31st. Amongst the competitions are two boy's >2 mile pony races, four jumping events and a trotting race. A silver cup of £lO 10s is given for the best hack on the ground and should attract good competition. Schedules can be obtained at this office. A number of youths are iu the habit of bathing in the wells on the property of the Hemp Process and By-Products Co., and we have been asked to warn them of the danger of this practice. These wells have concrete walls and bottom, and should any of the boys in diving strike against these, they may receive very serious injuries. We hope that those frequenting the place will take warning before an accident happens. The results of the Junior Scholarship examinations for the Wanganui district are to hand. The two local candidates, Edgar McKwen and Henry Berthoid are lairly well up in the list, the former was 19th on the list, with 511 marks and the hitter 42 ou the list with 458 marks. The possible number ot marks obtainable was Soo and the highest marks obtained were 596 by William A. Sheat. Candidates iu this list on satisfying the Education Board of their eligibility in other respects age included, will be eligible to receive scholarships available. Those who do not receive scholarships may receive a junior free place. The acceptances for the local Racing Club’s meeting ou the 20th and 22nd instants, are very satisfactory indeed, constituting a record. In the eight races there are 109 acceptors, an increase of 17 over the first day of last year’s meeting, and the class of horses taking part is, if anything, above that of previous meeting. The club has this year made extensive alterations and improvements to the course and buildings, and visitors will this year find the appointments equal to those of any country course in the Dominion. The Eoxton meetings have the reputation of being managed iu a manner equal to the best, and given fine weather this year will no doubt be a record one from every point of view.

Dan Johnson, army and navy feather-weight champion boxer, also State amateur champion, is showing in Foxton to-night, on Mr “Billy” Collins’ ground. He has a very special troupe ol athletes; Bert Lewis, middleweight champion wrestler and weight lifter of N.Z., also 'f. Walker, welter weight champion of Scotland. A silver cup will be given to any local man who can throw Walker in 10 minutes, his own weight; also a silver medal to the one who puts up the best show during their stay in Foxton. Dan Johnson will spar three exhibition rounds with any local lost, man. He has also some very clever vaudeville artists with the troupe. Commencing to-night at 7.30 sharp. Moderate charge.— Advt. If you want to do well, live well keep well, eat well and look well—• eat Perreau’s Bermaline Bread.* If in want of Birthday, Wedding or other gifts, go to Park.es’, the jeweller, the shop for presents.* T. Rimmer has a full stock of goods for ’Xmas presents. Call in and we will show you round.* Every gas consumer should use a patent gas lighter. Saves lime and matches. On exhibition at T. Rimmers.*

The Salvation Army commence operations in Foxton to-night, when an open-air service will be held iu Main St. On Sunday services will be held at it a.m. and 7 p.m. iu the Masonic Hall. Major Rowley of Wellington, will conduct the opening services assisted by Captain Pike and Lieut. Gudsell.

James Williams, an elderly tnaa, and Thos. Guy, aged 36 years, lost their lives in the May Queen mine, at the Thames, on Thursday last. The men were overcome with gas fumes. Both victims were married men. Guy leaves several children. Adams is now able to leave the hospital, and Crawley, who nearly lost his life in trying to save Guy, may leave to-day. All the rescued men are in a weak condition.