LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIV, Issue 1033, 30 November 1912, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The secretary of tbe local Cricket Club received a telegram at noon to-day, from the secretary of the Horowhenua Cricket Association, advising that the match, Foxtou v. Kimberley, to have been played on the Training Farm grounds this afternoon, had been postponed. The reason of the postponement was no doubt on account of the ground being unfit to play on. There must be a lunatic at large at Te Kiri (says the Opunake Times). A few nights ago a telegraph pole was chopped through about a foot above the ground. The linesman put another in its place, and thought the trouble was ended. On Monday night, however, the idiot, for we look on him as nothing else, becoming probably affected by a full moon, turned out and chopped another one through. “Married eleven times, and always for love.” This record is claimed for Tester Tawrence, the well known American actor, whose latest matrimonial alliance, after eight years of single blessedness, is recorded. Mr Tawrence has a national reputation as an impetuous wooer, and wedded No. 11, a Chicago girl, after two weeks’ ardent courtship 1 He gaily admitted that some of his wives are now mere memories, and, while he can recall the Christian names of most, he has completely forgotten the sixth. All his marriages have been regular, according to the laws of the United States. Some divorced him and he divorced others.

Try Perreau’s steak aud kidney pies, baked in dishes. They are delicious. Fresh daily.*

Miss A. M. Ramsay, (Sister Margaret), organising secretary of the P.W.M.U. (Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Union), arrives in Foxton to-day. At the meeting of the General Assembly held in Wellington recently, she was ordained as a deaconess (Sister Margaret) aud set apart for this work. Miss Ramsay was brought up in connection with the congregation of Rev A. Cameron M.A., of Anderson's Bay, Dunedin, and it was specially interesting in connection with the above ceremony that the Moderator of the Assembly at whose hands Miss Ramsay received ordination was her former minister, Rev A. Cameron,

Brisk demand for Hoyle's Prints (fast dye), Roslyn Summer-weight Underwear, and Warner’s famous Rust-proof Corsets.

There is a decided improvement in the hemp market, which has hardened considerably during the past day or so, and the prices now being offered are well in advance of those ruling at the biginning of the week. Millers drawing their supplies from the Moutoa Estate are anxiously awaiting the Fligh Commissioner’s cable on Monday, as the prices then quoted will be the basis of the charge for green leaf during the mouth of December, Reports from Manila state that a terrible typhoon has occurred in the islands of Samar, Leyte, aud North Panay. Two towns were wrecked, aud there is a heavy death roll. Two steamers were wrecked in Tactobau harbour. No mention is made as to whether the hemp crops have been injured, but uo doubt the industry in the islands concerned will be aifected to a certain extent, and if this is so the consequent reduced output of Manila will have the effect of further hardening up the phormium market.

Xmas numbers of the Graphic, Weekly Press, Auckland Weekly, Otago Witness can be had at R. M. Parkes, stationer and jeweller, arrived to-Jay.*

Dainties for the summer season, Table jellies 10 for is, Symington’s cream 6d, sardines best smoked 4 tins for is. Thomas Rimmer.*

The most attractive shop tor toys of every description is Mrs Hamer s. Have you seen the window display ?* In an advertisement on page 3, C. M. Ross and Co, advertise tp-day that they are offering splendid value in Jap crepes, now greatly in demand for summer frocks and children’s dresses.*

The services iu the local Catholic Church to morrow will be at 8.30 a.m., conducted by the Rev Father Kelly.

A sharp shock of earthquake was felt iu this district a little before five o’clock yesterday morning.

The flax industry in the Bay of Plenty district promises to be quite as profitable as dairy farming this season.

The foundation stone of the new St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Wanganui, which is to cost about ,£13,000 was laid on Tuesday.

At the Levin Horticultural Society’s Show this week, Mr P. G. Jackson, of Foxton, made eight entries in the sweet pea section and secured six first awards and two seconds. Another very old resident ol Wanganui, Mr Thomas Pedley, has gone to answer the “ last rollcall.” Mr Pedley, came to the Dominion with the 57th Regiment, and has resided iu Wanganui foi the past 50 years Mr Claude Graham-White, the well-known English airman, proposes to make a flight from Britain to New York in 80 hours. He will use a hydro aeroplane, driveu by four engines, each of 250 horse power, and will carry two pilots, two mechanics, and two passengers.

The services iu All Saials’ Church to-morrow will be at: 8 a.m., ii a.m,, and 7 p.ra. All the services will be iu keeping with the season of Advent, the penitential season before the Festival of Christmas. The collections throughout the day are to be given to the Diocesan Clergy Pension Fund. We understand that the Presbyterian Church of Foxton is initiating Sabbath evening services at Oroua Downs. The Rev J. M. Thomson M.A., will conduct the service in the school room tomorrow evening at 7.30, and it is expected that there will be a large gathering.

The Trade Review states : “About ,£2,000,000 has been spent in motor cars iu New Zealand during the last two years.” If the public has spent this sura, then all we can say is that the agents are making a very fine haul, for the Customs figures show that iu 1910 the value of the motor cars, etc., imported was £'293,015, and in 1911 £567,452. It is noteworthy that the Hon. W. H. Herrles, Native Minister, did not attend the tangi held at Waahi in honour of the late Chief Mahuta, the Maori “ King.” The reason is understood to be the retention by the Waikato tribe of the title of “ King.” Had the title been dropped as was advocated by Sir James Carroll, the Native Minister would no doubt (says the Dominion) have attended the ceremony.

~He asked me to pay 5s to keep it out of the papers,” said Annie Nicholson, referring to her son-in-law, Carl Gloisten who was applying to the Magistrate’s Court, Christchurch, for the re-hearing of maintenance proceedings instituted by Ruth, his wife. “Five shillings won’t go very far amongst three reporters,” commented Magistrate Bishop pleasantly. A longer report than usual appeared in the papers. A good meal for the middle of the day is one of PhRREAU’s steak and kidney pies. Trv them.*

It is stated in a volume of the census report recently issued that if the total population of England and Wales at the last census — 36,070,492 —was distributed at equal intervals over the whole surface of the country, a distance of 76 yards would separate each individual from his nearest neighbour. In 1901 this interval was 80 yards, in 1891 85 yards, in 1881 90 yards, and in 1871 96 yards. In 1801 it was 153 yards.

Wanted: 100 new customers to drink Agragella Tea—the highest grade tea procurable. Call for free sample. Thomas Rimmer.*

A former resident of Auckland writes to a friend in that city from Sydney: —“Money is certainly exceedingly tight in Sydney, and the bottom appears to have fallen out of the imaginary prosperity that has been in existence here for some years. I should not be surprised to see industrial trouble before long. I met some New Zealanders here yesterday who now regret having left Maorilaud, and some are returning sadder and wiser men. Others are going to try their luck in the Northern Territory, the accounts from which under Professor Gilruth’s progressive regime arc rat' i ' % r encouraging. The financial outlook as regards the State has a rather ominous aspect, and Ministers are beginning to realise the truth of the old saying, that it is money that makes the mare go.” Call and see the stock we have crammed into our temporary pre mises, it will surprise you. Thomas Rimmer.*

"We have been appointed local agent for Star No. I Cocoa, lib tins 2/10, J'-jlb tins l/6, %lb tins lOd, We can recommend this. Thomas Rimme-

SOUTH AUS. TRAVELLER’S OPINION.

Change of water and food often cause colic and diarrhoea, and when Mr F ; Bannister, traveller for Menz and Co., Adelaide, S.A, is attacked with either of these complaints he takes Chamberlain’s Colic, and Diarrhoea Remedy. In a recent letter he states; “Having suffered severely from colic, I have much pleasure in informing you that Chamberlain’s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy has on several occasions given me instant relief, and I always carry it with me.” Foy sale every Where.—AUvt.

A number of local sports left for the Feilding races to-day.

There was a fall of snow on the ranges yesterday, and, as a result, a fall in temperature.

On our back page to day will be found two interesting articles entitled : “Camera Notes/' and “Downfall ol Britiau.”

To-day is St. Andrew’s Day, and is being observed as a holiday by the Banks and Government offices throughout the Dominion. Blight has already made its appearance in a number of local potato crops, due no doubt to the damp season. At the Palmerston N. borough by-electiou ou Thursday, Mr Nathan was elected by a majority of 501 votes.

We acknowledge, with thanks, a handy wall calendar for 1913 from Mr Geo. O. Barber, local agent for the United Insurance Company. The Woodville Examiner gives an account of a terrible accident which very nearly happened, ending ; “However, the weight pulled the horses up, and uo further damage was done, but Len. needs a pair of trousers to replace those he was wearing.” The head teacher of the local State school reports that ovor £2 has been ‘subscribed so far by scholars towards the relief of the lad Clyde Redshaw, who was injured iu a railway accident at Huntly some time back and as a result had both arms amputated. The services iu the Presbyterian Church to-morrow will be conducted iu the morning by the minister, Rev J. M. Thomson M.A. Sister Margaret, who will be present, will specially address the children. In the evening she will speak to the congregation in connection with mission work. A concert iu aid of the local State school funds will take place in the Town Hall ou the 19th of

next month. The head teacher and members of bis staff are train* ing the pupils who will provide the first half of the programme and the Council are to be asked to screen a picture programme for the second half. The clanging of the firebell at about half past ten last night brought out a large number of people, but the outbreak was not a serious one being iu an old building formerly used as a stable at the rear of the dwelling occupied by Mr Ifittlejohu in the Avenue Road, and owned by Mr P. Heuuessy, The building was totally destroyed.

The unseasonable weather experienced this year has interfered very much with outdoor pastimes. Several cricket matches have had to be postponed, the bowlers have been prevented from using the green very frequently, tennis has been more or less at a stand still, and boating can not be indulged iu as much as the members of the club would like. In the detective office at the various police stations in the Dominion there are posted from time to time bills and placards giving descriptions of men who are “ wanted ” iu various corners of the earth. The latest addition to the collection comes from Berlin, and is printed in no fewer than six languages; and if the descriptions iu English and French are fair examples, the detectives of the woild have material on which to work. It deals with the desired apprehension of two bank messengers of Berlin, who stole, respectively notes valued at 120,000 marks and 260,000 marks. Four photographs of the one aud three of the other are given. Incidentally, it may be added that there is more than a suspicion that one of the “wanted” men has come to New Zealand.

Says the Feilding Star:—The ex-Miuister of Railways (the Hon. J. A. Millar) was so absolutely in the hands of the officials of his department that what they said “ went,” whilst the appeals of local bodies and the public for reform went unheeded, to put it mildly. Take as an instance, the Foxlon Harbour Board and its petition that the wharf should be handed over to that local body. Minister Millar not only turned a long-time deaf ear to the appeal, but when eventually the persistent call of F'oxtou permeated into the fastness of his tympanum, he yelled No so emphatically that Chairman Hennessy and Co., nearly fell back Into the river with the shock of it. Now, however, there seems to be a real chance for the F.H.B. to get some of its own back. The new Minister of Railways (Hon. W. H. Herries) seems amenable to reason, for amongst the latest business done by the Massey Cabinet was a decision that the Ouehunga wharf should be sold to the Auckland Harbour Board. Take heart of grace, Foxton, put on your morning coat again, and go out after that scalp. “Warner’s” Rust-proof Corsets. Styles for all figures, at lowest prices consistent with good quality. “Warner’s” are guaranteed, remember.

People with weak digestive organs should not fail to take Perreau’s Bermaline Breads

GAVE HERSELF UP AS DONE. “I have been a resident of Rockhampton since 1866, and of late years have been a sufferer from indigestion,” says Mrs Mary Anne Hawke, East Street, Rockhampton R, ‘‘To make a long story short, I gave myself up as done with this world, when I happened to take up a ‘Daily P.ecord,’ in which I read of the cure for my complaint—Chamberlain’s Tablets. lat once got a bottle, and started to take them. Before I had half finished it, I felt as if I could eut and enjoy my food, which I coifld not do before. ” Foy gale everywhere,”—Adv{,

The following gentlemen have leen elected the first commissioners of the newly-elected Otaki Town Board: William McKegg, John Mackie, Hortie Bright, Ossian D’Ath, Byron Brown, Arthur Skerman, John Meads. There were eleven candidates.

The services in connection with the local Methodist Church tomorrow will be .‘dd 3u the supper room of the Coronation Town Hall, when the Rev N. Hyde, of Shannon, will preach. A hearty invitation is extended to all — strangers cordially welcome. The following are the championship results of the New Zealand competitions: Singing, ladies, Mrs Lewis (Wanganui) 672, 1 ; Mrs Symes 652, 2. Gentlemen : Mr McDonald (Christchurch) 744, 1 ; Mr Spratt (Christchurch) 725, 2. Elocution, gentlemen: J. C. Bell.(Lower Hutt) 716, x ; Byron Brown (Otaki) 708, 2. Elocution, ladies : Miss Betty Purdom (Island Bay) 696, 1 ; Mbs Ethel Churchill (Dunedin) 663, 2.