LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIV, Issue 1087, 24 August 1912, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Turakina, from London, arrived at Wellington at 5.30 a.m to-day. The services will be held tomorrow in St. Mary’s Church at 11 a.m, and 7 p.m., by the Rev Father Kelly.

A grand skating carnival is advertised to take place in the Town Hall on Monday, September i6tb. Particulars o! events are set out elsewhere in this issue. The attendance shield at the local State school was won this week by Standards V,, VI. and VII., with an average of 100 per cent.

The services in connection with the local Methodist Church tomorrow will be conducted by the Rev T. Coatsworth, who will take as his evening subject, “The home at Bethamy.” A heaily invitation to these services is extended to all. “Look at me ! ” exclaimed a lawyer warmly. “ I never took a drop of medicine in my life, and I’m as strong as any two of your patients put together !’’ “Well, that’s nothing,” retorted the physician. “ I never went to law-in my life, and I’m as rich as any two dozen of your clients put together.”

On the eve of his departure for Te Awamutu, Mr Cyril Green, who was, until the properly was disposed ot, manager for the Green Flaxdressing Company at Moutoa, was entertained by the members of the Kairanga Gun Club, who presented both he and Mrs Green with a beautiful entree dish, suitably inscribed. Mr Green and his brothers have taken a large grazing and flax-milling area in the Auckland district.

Around the bed stood Unde Ted, Jemima, Jane and Florrie ; They thought I’d die, but hang it, I Was in no beastly hurry. I’d got bronchitis and laryngitis, High was my temperature ; I’m well to-day and pleased to say, Twas Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. ° Thomas Rimmer has been ap, pointed Foxton agent lor Red Oil, the celebrated winter spray for limt trees.*

The concert to be held in All Saints’ Parish Hall on Tuesday next promises to be of a high order. In addition to the excellent programme arranged by Mr R. T. Betty, there is to be the novelty of a lencing match by two adept swordsmen. The ladies of the Guild will supply refreshments. The effort is to pay off the debt on a new sewing machine purchased for the sewing guild.

The services to-morrow in All Saints’ Church will be at S a.m., ix a.m., and 7 p.m. The preacher, both morning and evening, will be the Rev C. Palmer, vicar of St. Bede’s, Shannon. Mr Palmer, while in England, was under the present Archbishop of York, and has been vicar of Shannon for the past twelve mouths. This will be the first time he has officiated in All Saints’ Church.

Entries for the elocutionary competitions, held under the auspices of the Palmerston N. Technical School, close with the director and secretary, F. D. Opie Esq., on Saturday, August 31st. The competitions will take place in the Opera House on the 25th, 26th and 27th of September. J. F. Montague Esq., of Auckland, has been appointed judge. Syllabus and all particulars may be obtained on application. A telegram was received by the Mon. W. F. Massey (Prime Minister) last evening advising that a million acres of country in the North Canterbury and South Marlborough district was under snow. The message added that for nearly five weeks past too,ooo sheep have been under snow, and very few are expected to come out alive from their sufferings. The position is regarded as very serious tor farmers in the Amuri district.

In the Second Open Flat Handicap at the Poverty Bay Hunt Club’s races on Thursday, Rising Sun finished first and Sylverlyle second. It came to the knowledge of the stewards that Rising Sun bad been interfered with by R. Lambess, who rode Sylverlyte. The stewards, after holding ah inquiry, disqualified Lambess during their oleasure.

The final test match—England v. Australia —resulted in a win for the home team by 244 runs. The wicket on the concluding day was very much in favour of the bowlers. England’s second innings closed for 175 —making a grand total of 420, and leaving Australia, who had scored in in their first essay, 310 to win. After the fall of Australia’s second wicket at 46 a rot set in, the rest of the batsmen being disposed of for an additional 19 runs. By this win England retains the “ ashes.” The members of the Mauawatu County Council recently inspected the tram line from Saudon to Foxton, with a view to studying what alterations and additions should be made for providing for the increasing requirements of the settlers. New sidings have been asked for in several places along the line. As showing the work which the system is called ou to do, it may be mentioned that yesterday afternoon, ou the journey back to Sandon, the train comprised 15 trucks of merchandise, which were distributed at various points along the line.

The death occurred at an early hour this morning of Mrs Luers wife of Mr F. Luers, farmer, of Bainesse. Mr aud Mrs Luers and family have only resided at Bainesse for about nine months, Mr Luers having (or many years previously been manager of McGregor’s sawmills on the Tararua ranges above Linton, The immediate cause of death was heart failure, The deceased lady leaves a husband and two sons to mourn their loss. The funeral will leave All Saints’ Church on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock for the Foxton Cemetery.

Mr George Coley has just telurucd from Lower Hutt and whilst there he took the opportunity of inspecting and gathering all information possible in regard to their water and drainage schemes, which have recently been carried out at a cost of ,£BO,OOO. The water supply is provided by means of artesian wells—ten in number which are near the bridge and the water is pumped into a reservoir on the hills above the railway station. By this means sufficient pressure is obtained for all purposes. The water trom the wells, which are sunk to a depth of some <jo feet, is really first-class and gives every satisfaction. In view of the poll that is to be taken locally in connection with a water and drainage scheme, Mr Coley obtained all the information possible, and this will be submitted to a meeting of the Borough Council at a later date.

A deputation waited upon the Prime Minister at Wellington yesterday, and urged Palmerston’s claims as the most suitable site for the proposed agricultural college. The Premier said at present be bad tour localities in mind, eacli possessing individual advantages; Palmerston North, Marlon, Weraroa and Ruakura. He recognised that Palmerston North had its advantages, but if the college was established there it would be necessary to purchase some 600 or 700 acres at a cost ot probably Z'3o an acre. Mr Massey admitted that Palmerston North was a better site for a college than Weraroa, if the Government had the necessary laud there. He intended to go thoroughly into the whole matter during the recess, and would make it bis business to personally visit the suggested sites. Whatever was dons would be done In the interests of the country as a wljolc.

The Waterworks Committee of the Patea Borough Council after sitting tor some two hours adjourned without coming to any decision with regard to a waterworks scheme for the town.

The prize offered by the vicar for the best scholar in his Friday morning religious instruction class at the local Slate school, has been won by Maggie Proctor. By examination, she was top of the whole class, the second and third places being taken by Willie Crewe and Milva Collins.

The snow on the hill country around Melhven (Canterbury) has caused the hares to come down on to the plain in thousands, in quest ol food. It is stated that where they crossed the road the snow presented the appearance of having been trodded down by sheep. The Daily Mail publishes a display article headed “ Great Rush to Australia,” and declares that it is impossible for immigrants to book passages before December. The New South Wales emigration officer states that the position is so serious that the question of asking the British Government to lend transports is being considered.

For influenza take Woods’ Great Peppermint C are. Never fails, is 6cl, 2s 6d. We have a full stock of grocery ironmongery, crockery, glassware cutlery, stationery, produce, paints, oils, leads, etc. T. Rimmer.*