LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIV, Issue 1074, 25 July 1912, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Try H. C. Easton for good Meat Only the best supplied.* PERREAU’S tea rooms are a'dmittedly the best on this coast.* At the local police Court yesterday, before Mr Hornblovv, J.P. a first offending inebriate was fined 5s or in default 24 hours.

We are asked to state that the Secretary of the newly-formed Foxton Defence Rifle Club (Dr. Adams) will be pleased to explain the objects of the Club to intending members and to enrol same. At Tuesday’s Borough Council meeting, Cr Richmond gave notice to move at the next meeting that a report be obtained of the cost of laying gas mains in Cook, Purcell, and Jenks Street and also as to the probable number of consumers in these streets.

Cr Chrystal, at Tuesday’s Borough Council meeting, asked it it would not be advisable in view of the recent fires, for the Council to consider the advisability ot employing a nightwatchman. The Mayor said he thought that was a matter for the business people themselves. Cr Richmond advocated shifting the firebell from its present position to the top of the Coronation Hall, from where the sound would carry better.

Among the companies registered recently is the Poplar Flaxmilling Company Ltd., registered as a private company on the' 23rd instant, with offices in Johnston Street, Foxton. The capital is divided into 500 shares of each, the subscribers being; W. Wood ray, W. Ross 225 and C. Bawtel 137. The objects are to purchase Ireehold-lauds of the Green Flaxdressing Co,, Ltd., together with buildings and flaxmiil machinery and plant. The lollowiug boarders occupied rooms in Mr Freeman’s hotel on the night ol the fire which destroyed the adjoining block of buildings ; Messsrs Tattle (Aitken and Wilson), Goldfinch (Levin and Co.), Gailaher, (Hayman’s). O. Scott (Duthie and Co.), Wall (Veitch and Allan), Phillips (Vacuum Oil Co.), Davidson (Briscoe's), W. Wood, Witchell, Mrs Short, Mrs O. H. Cleland and infant, and Mrs Oliver and 2 children. Warner’s Corsets are so perfect in pattern and workmanship that they will fit perfectly and not become useless until the whole garment is completely worn out. Every pair guaranteed by local drapers not to rust, break or tear. Prices from 6s to 17s 6d per pair.*

PERREAU’s refreshment room is the ideal place for fish suppers, etc.* Rimmer is selling: 3 tins jam i/-, 4 tins sardines I/-, 3 bottles sauce I/-, loose tea l/-, factory butter 1/2.*

For influenza take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Never fails, is 6d, 2s 6d. Mr R. Billens, sub-editor of the Palmerston Standard, will occupy the pulpit at the local Presbyterian Church next Sunday evening. Mrs Billens, who will accompany her husband, will sing a sacred solo during the offertory. The Coronation Hall, on Monday, August 19th, will be occupied by the Maggie Moore' Company, who will stage “ Mrs McSweeney.” The advance representative of the Company, Mr Frank Levy, will be in Foxton shortly to make all arrangements for the visit.

There was a fairly good attendance at the Catholic social in the Coronation Hall last night when a very enjoyable time was spent. The floor was in good order and all arrangements capably carried out. The music was supplied by Mr F. C. Berthold and Mr S. Hudson officiated as M.C. The supper, which needless to say, was much enjoyed, was provided by the ladies of the parish.