The Manawatu Herald. Saturday, May 17th., 1913. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 1098, 17 May 1913, Page 2

The Manawatu Herald. Saturday, May 17th., 1913. LOCAL AND GENERAL .

The new premises for the Bank of New Zealand are now almost completed, and will be ready for occupation next week. A man named Thomas O’Brien, fairly well known in this district and one of the old school of New Zealand horsemen, died at the Palmerston North Hospital on Thursday. It is stated that the whole of the territorial forces of the Wellington military district will be mobilised next year at one big camp.

To-morrow is the Feast of the Most Adorable Trinity and the services in All Saints’ Church will be at: 8 a.m., xi a.m. and 7 p.m.

The service to-morrow In the local Catholic Church will be conducted at 8.30 a.m. by the Rev Father Dore. The attendance shield at the local State school this week was won by Standard IV., with an average attendance ot 99.4 per cent.

The Wellington City Council has given instructions to the city solicitor to draft a by-law prohibiting the use of unprotected hatpins in tram cars, public streets or public places. The report from the pilot this morning stated that there was a depth of nine feet on the bar at high water, which is indeed very satisfactory as the tides will not be at their highest until Wednesday next.

We are pleased to report that Mr Fred Had field, who underwent an operation in the Palmerston North Hospital recently, is making satisfactory progress, and will be able to return to his home within the next few days. The next of the series of socials under the auspices of the Catholic Church will be held in the Coronation Hall on Friday evening next. Complete arrangements have been made and an enjoyable time is promised all who attend. Mr A. M. Ongley, Mayor of Feilding, has been appointed to represent the Feilding Borough Council at the conference in Palmerston North on the 22nd inst., in connection with the acquiring of the Foxton wharf by the Harbour Board.

Mr W. Petrie, the local hemp grader, has received notice of a temporary transfer to the Bluff, and will leave for that port on Monday. Mr Middlemas, grader at the Bluff, will take up the grading duties here during Mr Petrie’s absence.

A quiet wedding was celebrated in All Saints’ Church this morning, the contracting parties being Mr Arthur George Thomas and Miss Ethel May Baldwin. The Rev. G. Y. Woodward was the officiating clergyman. Mr and Mrs Thomas intend taking up their residence in Foxton.

The Queen of the South and Waverley, both of which have been bar bound for the past week got away at seven o’clock this morning, the 'former hemp laden for Wellington and the Waverley with cattle for Nelson. The Awahou which has been waiting in Wellington for a favourable opportunity of working the Foxton port is expected to-morrow with a cargo of kerosene.

The late Mr William Eobb, who died at Moutoa on Tuesday afternoon, came out to New Zealand 27 years ago. He lived in New Plymouth until a few years ago when he took up bis residence in this district. He leaves six children (two sons and four daughters) to mourn their loss, Mr J. Eobb (New Plymouth), C. Eobb (Sydney),. Mrs Eooney (Auckland) Mrs. D. H. Campbell (Marotiri) and Mrs F. A, Williams (Moutoa). Warner’s Rust-proof . Corsets Every pair guaranteed not to rust break, or tear. Your draper stor 1 ' Warner’s.”*

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Scarlet fever is prevalent in the Patea and Waverley districts. The Dannevirke News says: The Pahiatua Racing Club made a profit of over on their recent non-totalisator meeting—and the Government nothing ! Premier Massey states that if the investigations being made prove that legislation is required to prevent land aggregation, the Government will take the necessary steps to stop the evil. ‘‘The Government is,” he says, ‘‘quite determined that there shall be no aggregation.” At Moutoa on Wednesday the local hockey team played and defeated Levin by five goals to one. There was a fairly good attendance of spectators. The home team had much the best of matters, displaying a finer knowledge of the game than their opponents. Mr Cobbler was referee and gave every satisfaction.

Mr E. Newman, M.P., who intended leaving for Australia yesterday found it uecessary to postpone his visit until later in the mouth. Mr Newman intends to spend about three weeks in the Commonwealth. He will stay for a week at Hawkesbury, in New South Wales Wales, where there is a famous agricultural college, and later will visit similar institutions at Ballarat and elsewhere.

The following local bodies have so far advised the secretary of the Harbour Board that they will send representatives to the meeting to be held in Palmerston North on Thursday next in connection with the acquiring of the Foxton wharf by the Harbour Board ;—Feilding and Foxton Borough Councils, Palmerston North and Eevin Chambers of Commerce and the Kairanga County Council. Mr E.. Newman M.P. has also signified his intention of being present if possible. The other local bodies and M’s.P. circulated have not yet replied. The services in the Presbyterian Church to morrow will be conducted by the minister, Rev J. M. Thomson M.A. in the morning, and by Mr H. D. McCully in the evening. A lull attendance of members and friends is earnestly requested. The children’s portion is another wonderful sight that Pilgrim saw in the House of the Interpreter. Mr E. H. Ctabb, of Palmerston N., will conduct the service at Oroua Downs in the evening.

The great event, the “Japanese Fair,” is well in hand for Monday and Tuesday next. The market place of Yokohama will be well worth seeing. Many are the attractions and novelties, while the costumes are distinctly Jappy. The charge of admission will be one shilling including both afternoon and evening, children halfprice. Japan for one shilling ! No shipping company could do it for that price. The amado (doors) open at 3 p.m. on Monday. The Methodist Church throughout the Dominion to-morrow is holding special services in connection with its work amongst the young people. To-morrow special services will be held by the local Methodist Church, when the Rev. T. Coatsworth will conduct the services. The morning service will be a children’s service, at which the children of the Sunday school are expected to be present, the subject will be, “King Josiah.” At the evening service an address will be given to young men and women, subject, “Three Men.” The services will be held in the supper room of the Town Hall. A hearty invitation to attend is extended to all. For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, 1/6, 2/6. The most attractive shop for toys of every description is Mrs Hamer s, Have you seen the window dis play ?* Messrs C. M. Ross and Co„ the Bon Marche, Palmerston North, offer a special line of “Radianta” Shirt Blouses at 5s fid each. This is very close to usual cost price, but their buyers secured the line at a discount, and the advantage is passed on to you. Money refunded if not satisfied. See advertisement on page 3-