LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 1078, 20 March 1913, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL .

The Herald will not be published on Saturday next.

The weather looks very threaten* ing for the Easter holidays. The services in St. Mary’s Church on Sunday will be conducted at n a.m. and 7 p.tn.

The schools throughout the district break up to-day for the Easter holidays and will reassemble on the 31st inst.

We are informed that the sneak thief has been busy of late in certain back yards. One lady recently had a quantity of clothes stolen and another resident lost some culinary utensils.

A handsome framed illuminated address from the Foxton parishioners to the Rev Father Kelly is on view in Messrs Golder and Son’s window. The address is a fine work of art and the text has already appeared in these columns. Mr Walter E. Walker, by advertisement, announces his withdrawal as a candidate at the forthcoming municipal election. Mr Walker was announced as one of the Progressive ticket.

Messrs Ross and Co., of the Bon Marche, Palmerston N., announce the opening up of new Autumn and Winter Goods in all departments, embracing the latest Decrees of Fashion in Dress Goods and Millinery.*

Mr aud Mrs G. Brewer left Foxtou this week for New Plymouth, where they have decided to settle.

On our back page to-day will be found: “Water Raising by Compressed Air,” and “The Trade Commission.”

Mr R. T. Betty has removed into his new and commodious shop in Main Street, and has opened up a fresh consignment of boots and shoes in all shapes and sizes and at prices that defy competition. Inspection invited.*

The services to be held in All Saints’ Church on Good Friday and Easter Sunday will be found in detail in the church notices of this issue. The vicar wishes to remind all Communicants that Easter Day is a day of obligation, when all Communicants should be present at the Altar. * Pope Pius X. has forbidden smoking in the Vatican, and the guards, chamberlains, and attendants are disconsolate. Not even in the privacy of their own chambers are they allowed to puff their cigarettes or pipes. The Pope, in consequence of a severe cold, has himself abandoned smoking, and, like Eeo XIII., contents himself with snuff. American tobacco factories formerly sent the Pope annual presents of tobacco. He has now requested them to stop sending cigars and pipe tobacco, but to send snuff instead.

In consequence of the outspoken evidence she gave before the Dominions Commission on the subject of female immigration, the officer in charge of the women’s branch of the Labour Department in Wellington has been forbidden by the Government to go on board the incoming liners in future. For many years past she has regularly met the Home boats in company with male officers of the Department, and has given much information and assistance to the women among the immigrants.

Special Easter services will be held on Sunday next in connection with the local Methodist Church. The Rev T. Coatsworth will conduct the morning service, and will take for his subject, “The Man of Sorrows.” Mr G. Huntley will conduct the evening service, his subject being, “The Resurrection.” These services will be conducted in the supperroom of the Coronation Hall. The Rev T. Coatsworth will conduct a service at the Beach- at 7 p.m. A hearty welcome is extended to all.

Yesterday afternoon a deputation consisting of Messrs Dr. Adams, F. W. Frankland, T. Rimmer, F. H- Meyer, A. W. Pearson, P. Lumsden, L. Freeman, D. Green, H. W. Richmond and A. Ross waited on Mr J. L- Harvey with the request that he should allow himself to be nominated for the mayoralty at the forthcoming municipal election. Dr. Adams acted as spokesman, and said that the deputation was representative of all sections of the community, and it was their wish that Mr Harvey should accept nomination. If he did so they would do all in their power to have him returned. Mr Harvey said he would be pleased to accede to the request of the deputation. He conld not at the moment give them an outline of his policy, but could assure them he was progressive in every sense of the word. He had plenty of time to devote to the business of the borough and should he be elected, he was sure that at the end of his term in office none would say that he had not taken bis share of the work of the Council.

The Chairman of the Foxton School Committee has received the following letter from the District Traffic Manager of the New Zealand Railways in respect to the visit of the battleship New Zealand :—“School excursion trains will be run to port stations in connection with the visit of the battleship New Zealand, and it is desired to ascertain the number of children likely to avail themselves of the opportunity. These excursions will be confined to scholars, teachers, and members of school committees. It is not definitely known at which ports the vessel will call, but the excursions will be to the nearest port visited. It is suggested that country schools should combine. I shall be glad if your Committe will consider this matter at an early date, and communicate with me as quickly as possible.” Something rare in the shape of a pure white kiwi was recently captured on the Tarawera estate, in the Taupo district. The bird was about half grown, and when seen by the writer had been in captivity about three weeks, so that there appears to be every possibility of it surviving the effects of its altered mode of life. As soon as the Tourist Department became aware of its existence they despatched a man from Rotorua to obtain the bird ; but the figure at which it changed hands has not transpired. It is stated that the bird’s future home will be in Wellington. Only two such birds have previously been heard of in New Zealand. Ladiesl Warner’s Corsets are comfortable —guaranteed so—they shape fashionably. The bones can not rust, nor can the fabric tear. Order Now. Local drapers.* RHEUMATISM IN BACK AND LEGS. “For years I have suffered with rheumatism in the back and legs,” writes Mr R. C. Philips, storekeeper, Dutton, S.A., “and have found Chamberlain’s Pain Balm the only thing that will relieve me. I have found it a most effective cure for all aches and pains. My family always use it for neuralgia and sprains.” For everywhere.—Advt,

Our staff desires to acknowledge a quantity of hot cross buns from Mr M. Perreau. They are voted A.I.

When a i2it. 6in. shark caught in Mauritius was cut open, a dog, a goat, and a large collection of bones of animals were found inside. The shark was caught with a ain. line from a 20ft. open boat, and was hauled to the surface after a desperate struggle.

Complaint was made at last night’s meeting of the local Bowling Club at the lack of seating accommodation provided in the supper room. Some of those who were present had to be content with a seat on the floor. Cr Speirs said he would refer to the matter at the next meeting of the Council.

The most attractive shop for toys ' of every description is Mrs Hamer s, Have you seen the window dis play ?*

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

Wanted —The people of Foxton and the surrounding districts to know that A, de Luen, tailor, of Palmerston North, will call on anyone with samples upon the receipt of a postcard. Costumes from £4 4s, Suits from £4 10s.*