LOCAL AND GENERAL

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIV, Issue 1009, 12 October 1912, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL

All accounts owing to the Hkkaxjo to September 30th, 1912, have now been rendered, and the proprietor would esteem as a favour an early settlement of same,*

A prominent miller informed us yesterday that in his opinion the price of hemp would rise to an almost record price before the end of this month. The School Committee are carrying out improvements to the local school ground. A portion of the play ground, one chain deep by two and a half chains wide, is being levelled. The committee hope in time to have the whole of the front ground levelled. A meeting of the Foxton Borough Council will be held on Monday, 14th inst., at 7.30 p.ra. Business : To receive applications for the position of librarian and caretaker ;to receive tenders for the right to sell sweets in the Coronation Hall for one year, and general.

The attention of our readers is drawn to the fact that entries for competitions, horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, and dogs closed yesterday for the Manawatu Show, but late entries will be taken up till Friday, 18th inst. Kntry forms and schedules may be had free on application to the Secretary, Box S 5, Palmerston North.

The Legislative Council has passed a motion placing on record its high sense of the services rendered to the Legislature of the Dominion by the late Hon. James Marshall, M.L.C., and respectfully tendering to his widow and family an assurance of its sincere sympathy in their bereavement. At yesterday’s Harbour Board meeting, a letter was read from the Foxton Waterside Workers Union conveying a resolution passed by the Union protesting against the action of past and present Ministers of Railways in refusing to give control of the Harbour to the Board, and stating that the time had arrived ior the people to back up the Board in every way possible, and thus prove that the taxpayers were in entire sympathy. On the motion of Mr Nash it was decided a reply be sent thanking the Union for their expression of opinion and assistance.

Just before one o’clock yesterday morning, while Mr J. Robertson (Otaki) was holding forth in the House of Representatives on the Defence Amendment Bill, Mr J. C. Thomson (Wallace) interrupted with a question to the Speaker as to whether there was a quoi mu present. A glance round the chamber showed bare benches, and a few tired legislators huddled up where possible. The junior Government whip (Mr W. Nosworthy) jumped to his feet and sharply exhorted members on the Government benches around him to “wake up.” Half-a-dozen heads immediately bobbed up and stared sleepily. The Speaker counted heads, and declared that there was a quorum. The debate then dragged on, and somnolent members again relapsed into the most comfortable posture. When urging the Government on Wednesday to amend industrial legislation this session in response to workers’ requests, Mr Veitch (Wanganui) said he hoped there would be a change in the personnel of the Arbitration Court. He believed the prpsi ’ent was a thorougb’y ho„. i ■< e ra; ■ he believed thai c-very oik- oi the judges was a credit to the country; but Irom evidence given to him by union secretaries, he was quite convinced that the present president was not suitable. The president had a very irritating manner, and though in his administration he was doing justice according to his convictions, his manner was against him. Men left the Court in an irritated frame of mind, and such irritation was quite unnecessary.

People with weak digestive organs should not fail to take Perreau’s Bermaline Bread.*

Ask local drapers to show you the famous Roslyn Writing Pads, 6d and is each.*

A case of typhoid fever has occurred at Shannon. In this instance the patient is a woman. The new wireless station on the Tiuakori hills is to be officially opened by the Governor on Monday next, at 11 a.m.

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. The Otago Diocesan Synod has rejected a motion in favour of allowing women to vote at parish meetings and in the election of synodsmeu. The attendance shield at the local State school was won this week by Standard 1., with an average attendance of 97.7 per cent.

According to a return furnished to Parliament, the amount of totalisator revenue collected from racing clubs for the twelve mouths ending October 3rd, 1912, was j£75,6i 1 15s rod.

In this week’s Gazette the Minister for Finance acknowledges the receipt of the sum of £2 “conscience money.” forwarded to the Railway Department by some unknown person. John Edward Ellen, a married man with four children, was committed at Waimate for trial at the Supreme Court on a charge of committing an offence on his fifteen-year-old step-daughter.

The services at the local Presbyterian Church to-morrow, both morning and evening, will be conducted by the Rev J. M. Thomson, m.a. Mr Thomson’s subject lor the evening will be, “Misinterpretation of Providence,” based upon Abishai’s counsel to David. The services in All Saints’ Church to-morrow will be at 8 a.m., n a.m., and 7 p.m. This Sunday is the second anniversary of the Mission of Help held in this parish by the Rev A. Colvile, and the vicar hopes all those who signed the resolution cards will mark the day at the 8 a.m. celebration.

Heavy land slips occurred on the Main Trunk line between Horopilo and Ohakuue on Thursday night. Eight falls occurred at different points within a mile of each other. It is estimated three thousand tons of earth are displaced. The heavy rain so loosened the soil that fresh falls came down as soon as clearances were made It is unlikely communication will be established to-day, as it is almost impossible to tranship passengers’ luggage over so many slips. At yesterday’s meeting ol the Harbour Board, Mr Nash mentioned that some dead animals were at present lying on the beach and creating a nuisance. He contended that the pilot should have attended to the matter, and the following motion was carried, moved by Mr Nash, and seconded by Mr Wood: That the pilot’s attention be called to the dead animals lying on the beach, and in the future should a similar nuisance occur the pilot it to immediately confer with the Chairman.

A meetiug of the Foxton Cricket Club was held ou Thursday evening, when there was a very good attendance. A letter was received from the secretary of the Horowhenua Cricket Association, notifying that the annual meeting would be held on Wednesday afternoon next, and asking the Foxton Club to appoint two delegates. The appointment of the delegates was left in the hands ot the secretary and Mr Redgrave, The treasurer reported that the finances of the Club were on a good sound footing, and that everything pointed to a successful season.

At yesterday’s meeting of the Harbour Board, the following letter was read from the secretary ot the Foxton Waterside Workers’ Union ;—"I have been instructed by my union to ask you why the s.s. Kennedy was detained outside of the bar and the s.s. Waverley at the wharf, and the s.s. Queen of the South was allowed to pass inwards, during the recent stranding 0! the s.s. Gertie ou the bar on October Ist. Also whether any firm have the right to block the fairway when ships are waiting passage in and out. Blocking 01. tairway meaning a wire hawser from the ship on the north spit to a sunken log buried on the south spit. Why was preference given the ‘Queen’ that morning, when the Kennedy arrived at the bar at noon the day before, and stood off the bar until next day ? Hoping you will reply at your next meetiug.” The Chairman said that he made enquiries from the pilot, aud it was a case of one company’s steamer taking the risk and crossing the bar and others preferring to take no risks. It was decided to reply in accordance with the Chairman’s remarks.

fry PERREAU’s steak and kidney pies, baked in dishes. They are delicious. Fresh daily.*

Rimmer is selling ; 3 tins jam I /- 4 tins sardines 1 /-, 3 bottles sauce I/-i loose tea I/-, factory butte- T / 2*

A. good meal tor the middle of the day is one of PerreAll’s steak and kidney pies. Try them*

.1 homas Rimmer has been ap pointed Foxton agent for “Red Oil,” the celebrated winter spray for fruit trees. 7 "

I he most attractive shop tor toys ot every description is Mrs Hamer s. Have you seen the window display ?*

A woman wearing a Warner’2 Corset feels almost “uncorsetted,” so light is the garment, so comfortable does it fit, and beautifully shaped.*

For chronic chest com plaints Great Peppermint Cure, Is bcl, 3s Od.

A meeting of the Foxton Harbour Board is to be held in the Council Chambers, Foxton, on Tuesday next, at 1.30 p.m., when the question of a jetty at the Heads will be further considered. At yesterday’s meeting of the Harbour Board the transfer of Beach Section 22, from the administrator in the estate of the late Mr A. R. Mayo, to Mr Jas. Penney, was approved.

The services in connection with the local Methodist Church will be held to-morrow in the supperroom of the Coronation Hall. The Rev N. Hyde will preach at both services, A hearty welcome to all; strangers cordially invited. At Feilding S.M. Court yesterday McLennan Bros., farmers, of Halcombe, proceeded against S. Murrow as being the owner of two dogs which had worried their sheep. Special damages totalling £n were claimed, and £2O general damages in the shape of interference with the lambing. The Magistrate allowed £6 special damages and £lO general damages, and costs totalling £5 i9s 6d were allowed plaintiffs.

Reports continue to come to hand of the destruction caused by the grass grub on mauy Wairarapa farms, says the Daily Times. In mauy instances farmers appear to be just discovering what the grass grub is. The damage done by the pest daring (he winter and early spring has been much greater than last year. Generally speaking, there is a plentiful supply of grass in most parts of the district.

Thomas Rimmer has been ap pointed agent for the “Diamond” Fire Extinguisher. Everybody should buy one.* The demand is running strong for Hayle’s Prints, Warner’s Corsets, asd Roslyn Unshrinkable Underwear.*