LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIV, Issue 1042, 21 December 1912, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The services in St. Mary’s Church to-morrow will be conducted at u a.m. aud 7 p.m. by the Rev Father Kelly. People with weak digestive organs should not fail to lake Pekkeau’s Bermaline Bread/

A children’s service in connection with All Saints’ Church will be held at 2.30 p.m. to-morrow. We are in receipt of a bootpolishing set from Messrs Rettei Bros. This firm is substituting tnis handy gift to patrons instead of wall calendars.

The Rev. T. T. Thomas, B. A , of Palmerston North, is reported to be resigning from the Methodist ministry in order to take up the medical profession. We acknowledge fraternal greetings from the editor and staff of the Bluff Press —the southernmost journal in the Southern Hemisphere —and we heartily reciprocate the kindly sentiments. The services to-morrow in All Saints’ Church will be at 8 a.m., 11 a m, and 7 p.m. On Chris'mas Day there will be three celebrations of the Holy Communion at 7 a.m., 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. In the evening at 7 p.m. there will be Festal Evensong and short address. The choir will sing an Anthem. Six weeks ago the Porridge Pot at Whakarewaievva erupted to the height of about 20 feet, yet last week the surface was so hard that a man’s weight could be carried (says the Rotorua Times). The caretaker was photographed standing in the middle of what is usually liquid mud.

Christmas services will be held in the Presbyterian Church tomorrow. Rev. J. M. Thomson, M.A., will preach in the morning and Mr Chrystal in the evening. Special hymns will be sung and Christmas carols will be given as solos by Mesdames Wrigley, Patterson, and Mr Buglass. Mr Thomson will also preach at Rangiolu in the afternoon and Oroua Downs in the evening-

It happened in front of a country post office. An old farmer was holding his frightened team while an automobile rushed by. “ Queer how horses are so skeered of them things,” said one ot the loafers. “Queer?” grumbled the farmer. “What would you do if you should see my pants coming do wn the street with nothing in them ?” The coming year will be full of interest to the Methodists of the Dominion. The Methodist Church of New Zealand will be established, and will incorporate the Methodists and Primitive Methodists, the former severing their connection with the Australian Church and the latter from the English conference. To celebrate this new epoch in the history of New Zealand Methodism, a scheme of simultaneous missions ot inspiration and appeal has been arranged and the services of prominent English and" Australian missioned have been secured.

The meeting of the Foslon Harbour Board to have been held last night lapsed /or the want of a quorum. Those present were : Messrs Heunessy, Nash, and Gibbs. An apology for absence w*s received Jrom Mr Gardener who was iu Wellington, and Mr Nash mentioned that Mr Harford missed the train. An informal meeting was held, and the Board will be asked to confirm the business done at its next meeting. A somewhat sad incident occurred iu connection with the children’s home garden plot competitions, held under the auspices of the local Horticultural Society, and judged by Mr Gray yesterday. Among the garden plots entered was one by Calloway Robinson who was recently drowned at the Heads. After his death his sister looked alter the plot and the judge, without allowing sentiment to influence him in his decision, awarded the first prize to the late little lad's plot.

The services in connection with the local Methodist Church will be held to-morrow in the supperroom of the Coronation Town Hall. The morning service will he conducted by the Rev. T. Coatsvvorth and the evening service by Mr W. Farmery. Services will also be held at the Methodist Church, Foxton Beach, the services being conducted in the morning by Mr J. Chrystall, and in the evening by the Rev. T. Coatsworth, subject, “No Room for Jesus.” On Christmas Day at 7 p.m. a special Christmas service will be held at the Beach, subject, “The Gift of God’s Dove.” A hearty invitation to these services is extended to all.

On Wednesday evening last, at the conclusion of the weekly meeting of the Christian Endeavour Society, in connection with the local Methodist Church, a presentation was made to Miss Jamieson, who is leaving the district. The presentation, which consisted of a nicely bound copy of the Methodist Hymnal, with music, was made, on behalf of the endeavourers, by the Rev. T. Coalsworlh, who referred to the assistance given by Miss Jamieson at the meetings of the sociely during the two years that she had been in Foxton. Mr J. Chrystall also spoke a few words of appreciation, and both speakers, while regretting Miss Jamieson’s departure, united in wishing her every blessing and success in the future. Miss Jamieson suitably responded, and stated that the meetings had been a great help to her. During the evening songs were rendered by Miss Houore and Mr J. Chrystall, various games were indulged in, refreshments were handed round, and a most enjoyable time was spent.

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

Mr and Mrs Parkes open their new premises on Saturday with a large variety of ’Xmas novelties, cards and toys. Holly Leaves and Pears Annual now on sale. Inspection nvitccl*

The hemp market yesterday was dull, with very little inquiry, and a slight decline in prices has taken place.

Mr Perreau has a bran tub in full swing at his shop. The children can rely upon getting full value lor their “ dips.”* It was decided at last night’s Harbour Board meeting that all outstanding rents be handed to the Board’s solicitor for collection. What about Chrismas and New Year greeting cards ? The Huralu Printery can run you off the latest ideas conveying your own sentiments.*

The Hons. W. H. Herries, Minister for Railways and F. M. B. Fisher, Minister for Marine, have advised the local Harbour Board that they will endeavour to visit Foxton, in connection with Harbour Board matters, before the end of January. At the Anglican Bible instruction class, at the local State school, prizes for the year were won by Maggie Procter and Willie Crowe. The prizes were awarded to the successful scholars yesterday morning by the Chairman of Committee.

Mr Gabites, the cash draper, is marking the festive season by making slashing reductions in millinery. The latest summer hats ranging from 3s 6d to 10s 6d are to be sacrified at 2s nd. See the window display and participate in the generous Christmas offer.

Most of the flaxmills in the district will finish stripping on Monday night for the holidays. One or two of the local mills will, if men are available, run between Christmas and the New Year, but the majority of the mills will not recommence operations until Monday, the 6th instant. It was decided at last night’s informal meeting of the Harbour Board, that the tenants contribution in connection with the interest and sinking fund on the cost of the Beach road for the ensuing year be 12 s 6d—a reduction of 2s 6d on the amount charged for the previous year. “Warner’s” Rust-proof Corsets. Styles for all figures, at lowest prices consistent with good quality. “Warner’s” are guaranteed, remember. In an advertisement on page 3. C. M. Ross and Co. advertise to-day that they are offering splendid value in Jap crepes, now greatly in demand for summer frocks and children’s dresses.*

We have been appointed local agent for Star No. I Cocoa, Ilb tins 2/10, Jfilb tins 1/6, JMb tins lOd. We can recommend this. Thomas Rimmer.*