The Manawatu Herald. Tuesday, May i3th,, 1913. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 1096, 13 May 1913, Page 2

The Manawatu Herald. Tuesday, May i3th,, 1913. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

During the month of April 33 head of cattle and two horses were impounded by the ranger, the driving fees amounting to ns. Nine horses were also impounded by settlers. There were present at last night’s Council meeting: His Worship the Mayor (G. H. Stiles, Ksq.) and Crs Coley, Whibley, Speirs, Chrystall, Green, Barber, Henderson, Freeman, and Read. The official opening of the. local golf links will take place at three o’clock to-morrow afternoon. All necessary arrangements have been made, and it is hoped that all interested will make a point of being present. It was decided at last night’s Council meeting to give notice of the intention to strike a general rate of three pence in the £, a library rate of Ysth of a penny in the £ and to collect a sanitation fee of 17s per pan, for the current year.

It was unanimously decided at last night’s Council meeting, on the motion of Crs Chrystall and Coley, that the recommendation of the old Council that Mr and Mrs Fraser be granted a free pass to the Town Hall pictures, be given effect to. Accounts amounting to .£460 us 8d were passed for payment at last night’s Council meeting, allocated as follows: General account 2s, town hall ,£lls 13s 4d, gas works 7s id, sanitation .£36 9s 3d, library £$ 1 os, reserves 4s, and cemetery 4s.

Cr Freeman moved at last night’s Council meeting and Cr Green seconded, that the Borough Council obtain name plates for the streets of the Borough and put same in position as required. The motion on being put was lost only the mover and seconder supporting it.

At last night’s meeting Cr Henderson made the statutory declaration and took his seat. He was formally welcomed by the Mayor, who said he felt sure that Cr Henderson, together with himself and his fellow Councillors would do his best, during h*s term of office, for the ratepayers as a whole.

The Inspector of Nuisances reported at last night’s Council meeting that the Borough was in a fairly clean condition at present. He recommended that nine of the pine trees at the northern end of Main Street be taken down as they were getting dangerous.— The latter part of the report is to be dealt with at the first meeting of the Works or Reserves Committees.

With a view of ascertaining the amount of gas used in the street lamps, it was decided at last night’s meeting on the motion of Cr Chrystall seconded by Cr Speirs. that meters be fixed on three lamps—one at the junction of Robinson aun Park Streets, one in Main Street and the other in Union Street —and that the gas burned in them be taken as an average ot all street lamps. A deputation representing the Anglican Church Bazaar Committee and consisting of Messrs Frankland, Kellow and Boyes, waited on the Council at last night’s meeting and asked for permission to screen pictures in the Coronation Hall on Tuesday afternoon next in connection with the Japanese Fair. The matter was dealt with by the Council in committee and it was decided that the request be not acceded to on the ground ot establishing an undesirable precedent. There were sixteen applications received at last night’s Council meeting for the combined position of poundkeeper and nightman. Six ot these, however, had not complied with the condition that the applicant should stale theamount per annum he was prepared to pay tor the pound cottage and enclose the first month’s instalment with his application, and were consequently not considered. The Council went into committee to deal with the applications and on resuming buriness Mr T. W. Mitchell was appointed to the position. The Hkral,d Printery is a local institution, therefore be loyal to your town and support local industry. Our work compares more than favourably—both as to prices and effectiveness—with that supplied by any outside office. Come and have a talk to us about printing. Remember, your support keeps the money in the town.* Cartridges, iq/- and 12/- per 100. Guns and sporting material.—-Thos. Rimmer.*

Perreau’s up-to-date tea room is a popular place for afternoon tea.*

Wind, rain and sun all in one day. Those are the sort of days coming along. The best all-round garment is a Stiles’ Raincoat —sheds water like a duck. G. H. Stiles, Draper, Fo.xton.*

Monday and Tuesday are to be red letter days in Foxton. Don’t miss the “Japanese Fair,” to be held in the Town Hall on the 19th and 20th of this month. The Fair will be opened by the Member for the District at 3 p.m. on Monday.

In the list published in Saturday’s issue of the donors of trophies in connection with the Flaxmills Employees’ Union picnic at Eongburn the following names were omitted : Messrs H. Oben, W. Drummond and C. H. Pod more.

An important meeting of all interested in football matters will be held in Mr Perreau’s rooms tonight. Matters in connection with the proposed gymnasium will be discussed and all interested ate therefore requested to be in attendance.

The Queen of the South and the Waverley are still in port, being unable to get away on account of the heavy sea on the bar. The Awahou arrived outside on Sunday but was unable to cross the bar owing to the big swell. She is still outside awaiting a favourable opportunity.

The death occurred at Moutoa this morning of Mr William Eobb who has been a resident of this district for some years past. The deceased was 80 years of age. Mrs F. A. Williams, of Moutoa, is a daughter. The funeral will take place on Thursday leaving Mr Williams' residence at Moutoa at 11 a.m. for the Foxton cemetery. Residents of this district will regret to learn of the death of Percy, youngest son of the late Mr J. F. Overend, which took place at the residence of his mother, Mrs W. Liddell, at Wellington, last night. The deceased, together with his parents and the other members ot the family resided in Foxton for a number of years, and he was an ex-pupil of the local State school. The cause of death was consumption, the deceased having at one time been an inmate of the Otaki Sanatorium, but for the past fifteen months had been in Wellington. The custodian of the Hall made application at last night’s Council meeting for some assistance in connection witn his work, which, he said, had increased very materially of late. Cr Whibley moved and Cr Green seconded, that the request for an assistant be acceded to and that applications for the position be called for at a salary of per annum, the schedule of duties to detailed before inviting applications. As an amendment Cr Chrystall moved and Cr Coley seconded pro forma, that an assistant be engaged at £1 per week up to Sept. 30th, 1913. The amendment on being pnt was lost and the motion was then put and carried.

Aii exceptional!}' good and varied programme has been arranged for the Presbyterian Re-Union Social to-night. Besides items by a number of our most talented local singers, songs will be contributed by Mrs Bethuue, of Oroua Downs, and a humorous item by Mr Bethuue. Mr Masters, whose full rich baritone was heard with such fine effect at the service on Sunday evening, will contribute a solo, besides taking part in a duet with Mr Buglass. Great interest is being taken in the performance by Mr Knewstub, of the Lancashire clog dance. Mr Thos. P, Henderson, the well-known musical professional of Palmerston North, has also kindly consented to assist. A novel competition, the nature of which has not been divulged, will be held during the evening. And, as a fitting finale, supper will be provided by the Ladies Guild. We are asked to state that as the programme is such a full one, the concert will commence at 8 o’clock sharp. In spite of the very inclement weather on Sunday last, the special re-union services held in the Presbyterian Church were very largely attended, almost every Presbyterian family in the community being well represented. The service of praise led by an efficient choir under the conductorship of Mr James Buglass, with Mrs H. J. Claris presiding at the organ was very fine. In the evening Mr Masters rendered the sacred solo, “Thou’rt Passing Hence,” with great taste and expression. The minister, Rev. J. M. Thomson M.A., preached appropriate sermons morning and evening to which the large congregations gave very close attention The children also, who were present in good numbers at the morning service, showed great interest in their portion from “Pilgrim’s Progress.” The minister and office bearers of the church were greatly pleased with and encouraged by the very hearty response to thAr invitation, and it is their hope and belief that the interest aroused and manifested will make strongly for the progress of the church in Foxton. These re-union functions will culminate in the social to be held in the Masonic Hall to-night. Fountain pens I/- each. Try one, Thomas Rimmer.* For Influenza take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Never fails, 1/6, 2/6.

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Mr Archibald Elliott, the driver of the Rongotea-Palmerston coach was killed on Saturday night through slipping when mounting the coach, and falling at the horses feet, a kick from one of the animals fracturing his skull. Mr E. R. Freeman notifies that at the next meeting of the Eicensing Committee he intends to apply for a publican’s license for Whytes’ Hotel. The members of the Catholic congregation are asked to meet in the schoolroom on Thursday evening for the purpose or forming a local branch of the Catholic Federation. In the notices given out in the church last Sunday this meeting was inadvertently omitted.

The first news wired throughout the Dominion in connection with the stranding of the Indrabarah was very much exaggerated. It was reported that the vessel was breaking up, but this is not so. There is some difference of opinion as to the prospects of refloating the steamer but an effort in this direction is likely to be made this week.

A meeting of the Foxton Harbour Board is to held at Palmerston North on the 22nd instant, to consider the position of the Board and arrange for a representative deputation to. wait on the Minister of Railways in connection with the purchase of the wharf. All the local bodies in the district have been invited to send delegates to this meeting and at last night’s Council meeting the Mayor and Cr Spelrs were appointed to represent the Foxton Borough Council. In. the event ot Cr Speirs being unable to attend his place will be taken by Cr Freeman.

During last mouth the amount of gas manufactured at the local works was 330,500 ft., which added to the amount in the bolder on the first of the month 3000 ft., makes a total of 333,500 ft. The amount sold to consumers for lighting was 176,600 ft., and for cooking and power 90,960 ft., 30,000 ft. was used in the street lamps, 28,000 ft. in the works and manager’s house and the amount in the holder on May Ist was 3000 ft., leaving 5000 ft. unaccounted for. Twenty-nine tons of coal was carbonised, yielding 1 r,396ft. per ton. The earnings amounted to 9s 56, made up of gas sales £93 ns yd, tar sales £q 13s 6d, coke sales £$ 49 rod. and fittings 19s 6d. The expenditure was 129 2d, made up of coal os 6d, wages ,£33, and interest and sinking fund ,£59 ns Bd. For Children’s Hacking Cough at night, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, 1/6, 2/6. W arner’s Rustproof Corsets Every pair guaranteed not to rust break, or tear. Your draper st or 1 * Warner’s.”*

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