LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 1113, 24 June 1913, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A dauce will be held in the Motuiti meeting house on Thursday evening next. Lambing is reported to have commenced at Waimata Valley, Poverty Bay.

The recent death of Sir Arthur Guinness recalls the fact that his friend, Mr Seddon, died on the same date seven years ago. The Vicar of All Saints’ has appointed Mr A. H. Boyesas Vicar’s Warden in place of Mr F. W. Frankland, who intends leaving Foxton shortly for some time. It is probable that the deputation set up at the conference of local bodies iu connection with Foxton Harbour Board will meet the Premier, the Minister for Railways, and the Minister for Marine in Wellington on Saturday next, the 28th inst. At the World’s Temperance Convention, to be held in Milan in September next. New Zealand will be represented by the Hon. G. Fowlds (Auckland), Mr W. B. Scaudrect (Invercargill), Mr R. Milligan (Oamaru), Mr J. Watkinson (Auckland), and the Rev. A. C. La wry. A bowl of fruit salad was stolen from the improvised supper room iu front of the Masonic Hall during a recent social function. This was followed by a barefaced request on the part of the perpetrators for the loan of some spoons. Perhaps the young bloods are not aware that a magistrate would look upon this joke as a criminal offence.

The Herald 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.* A pleasant little ceremony took place in the Herald office this morning when the staff, in timehonoured custom, “gathered round the stone ’’ to make a presentation to Mr F. D. Whibley, who is about to join the ranks of the benedicts to-morrow. Mr Whibley was made the recipient of a handsome set of carvers by the staff, and a dinner set by the proprietor. In making the presentation, the proprietor referred to the esteem in which Mr Whibley was held by them all, and on their and his own behalf wished him and his prospective wife health and happiness. Mr Whibley feelingly and suitably acknowledged the presentations. The Rev. Karl Schmidt, who is this year one of the deputation of three missionaries from the Foreign field to the New Zealand Methodist Churches, will give an address in the Presbyterian schoolroom, which has been kindly lent for the occasion, on Wednesday evening at 7.30 o’clock. Mr Schmidt who comes from the Island of New Britain (Bismarck Archipelago), a German possession, will give an account of fids work in that island. Pictures will be shown illustrative of the work. Mr Schmidt will have an interesting story to tell and no doubt there will be a good audience to hear him. The: lantern, which has been kindly lent by Mr Signal, will be worked by Mr Ross. A collection will be taken up in aid of Methodist Missions in’ the South Seas. Mr G. H. Stiles will preside. A treat is in store for all who come and it is confidently expected that the seating accommodation of the schoolroom will be taxed to its utmost capacity.

• A pathetic story of the mission field is told by a New York correspondent of the Montreal Daily Witness. When the steamer Verona had been moored at the pier, one of the passengers, Miss Margaret Reynolds, stepped ashore after an absence of two years’ in India, where she had been engaged in the faminestricken regions. Awaiting her was Mr Walter H. Thompson, of Chicago, to whom she was betrothed. But instead of the girl who left him two years ago he found a grey-haired woman of 24, bereft of reason, who failed to recognise him. The suffering she witnessed in India drove her insane, and she was brought back to New York in charge of a nurse.

Owing to a local scarcity offish, Mr M. Perreau has made arrangements with the. Napier Trawling Co. tor regular supplies of fish, notifies that fish suppers at Per reau’s Buffet will in future be a speciality.* Right prices, good goods and prompt delivery have made our store what it is. Walker and Furrie.*

No home should be without the famous Roslyn writing pad, 100 sheets. Pretty picture of New Zealand’s wonderland on the cover. Only 6d and is each from all dealers. Ask for it.*

Cartridges, specially loaded with smokeless Diamond powder for Thos. Riraraer, 12/- per loo*.

A committee meeting of the local Horticultural Society will be held to-morrow at 7.30 p.m.

The death occurred at Palmerston on Saturday of Mrs Reed, wife of Mr R. K. Reed, aged 62 years.

We are asked to again call the attention of the ranger and the Council to the wandering stock nuisance.

The Hcrehore Estate, opposite Dargaville, containing 7000 acres, has been sold by Mr Maurice Harding to Mr Gieson, a southern, buyer, for j£60,000. The property will be forthwith subdivided for closer settlement.

A social circle has been formed in connection with local Presbyterian Church, which will meet in the schoolroom every alternate Tuesday. The inaugural gathering will be held this evening.

The Manawatu Flaxraillers’ Association have decided to be represented at the Auckland exhibition. A space has been taken and paid for and a large representative exhibit will be forwarded.

The Dominion’s coal supply will be considerably augmented in the near future. A New South Wales syndicate has secured a large area of coal-bearing land near Denniston, and expect to be putting out coal in two years. Despite an attractive draw at the Royal on Saturday night, there was a splendid attendance at the municipal pictures, and patrons were rewarded by a capital programme. There was also a marked improvement in the orchestral music.

Mrs Burch, of Grey town, celebrated her ninetieth birthday last week. She has lived in the district 47 years and is held in high esteem. Dr Bey, on behalf of the townspeople, presented the old lady with a handsome gold brooch set with a cairngorm. Mr Robert Griffiths Perreau, of Tokomaru, has been allotted 1616 acres of land free in the Stapleton district of the Northern Territory of Australia under the Government's scheme for settling that country. The land is well watered by the Finnis stream. Mr Perreau expects to sail with his family for Australia next Christmas.

There was a very large attendance at the Royal on Saturday night to witness a double attraction, viz., pictures, , including a fine dramatic film entitled “Leah the Forsaken,” and Professor Braemar’s hypnotic entertainment. The antics of the hypnotic subjects created plenty of amusement, and sent the audience home in high humour. The death occurred at the residence of his parents, Mr and Mrs A. Wallbutton, yesterday morning, of their 15 months’ old son, Percy Frederick, after an illness extending over eight weeks. The cause of death was pleurisy and pneumonia. The funeral will tak,e place to morrow afternoon leaving their residence at two o’clock. In the current number of the Agricultural Journal, Mr J, L. Bruce says that “it is no optimistic prediction to assert that New Zealand is easily capable of carrying not 24,000,000 (as at present) but 50,000,000 sheep and still provide excellent scope for the expansion of the dairy industry on the rich low lands less suitable for sheep but eminently adapted for dairying.”

At the Maori welcome to the captain and officers ot the battleship New Zealand, at Russell, Maori maidens effusively slapped Prince George on his back. One pretty Maori girl threw her arms around the Prince’s neck and kissed him on both cheeks. The Prince was greatly embarrassed, and beat a hasty retreat. Captain Halsey was an amused spectator until the same young lady made straight for Him. He looked for an avenue of escape, but found it impossible, and met his fate bravely. The officers lined up as the Maori party walked past, shaking hands. Several Maori maidens singled out Prince George, and stopped long enough to kiss him as they passed. This time he went through the ordeal unflinchingly, though he was evidently relieved when the unrehearsed ceremony was over.

The executive of the Levin Competitions Committee desire to state that, while the entries as a whole have come in remarkably well, and it is already assured that the total will be above last year’s record, the elocutionary entries are distinctly poor. The committee understand there has been a good deal of misconception about these classes, it being apprehended that professional talent would make large entries in all non-restricted classes, and no other competitors would have a chance. It is emphatically stated that such is not, and will not be the case, and that there is a fair and clear field for amateur talent in this district in all elocutionary classes. The committee have therefore decided to take post entries up till Thursday next, and wish to direct special attention to the champion medals for those who compete in certain classes.

The lad he loved her dearly, For she billed and cooed so sweetly j And she promised he should have her, In the happy days to be. But she qualified it thuswise, That, she’d marry him for sure; Unless your cold has been repaired. With'Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. 3 Our customers give us a trial and remain permanently there’s a reason. Walker and Fume.*

Steps are being taken to resuscitate the Liberal Association in Christchurch.

A special meeting of the Poxton Harbour Board is being held at Palmerston North to-day. Mr H. L- Michel has announced himself as a candidate for the Grey by-election in the Government interests.

Yesterday was the Prince of Wales’ 19th birthday. The Prince’s name is Albert Edward Andrew Patrick David.

Inspector Wilson, in charge of the Wanganui police district, was a visitor to Poxton yesterday on official business. \ The five-months old son of Mr and Mrs James Andrew passed away this morning. The foneral will leave their residence, corner of Cook and Putter Streets, at 2.15 p.m. to-morrow. Mr R. Q. Jarrett, of Masterton, has received advice that he has been appointed to the advisory committee of the Live Stock Department (poultry division) of the Panama and Pacific International Exposition, to be held in 1915:

The friends of Mr A. Wishkrt will regret to learn that it has been found necessary to again remove him to the Palmerston Hospital, from which institution he was only recently discharged, after undergoing an operation for the removal of a piece of bone from the head.

The Kennedy arrived yesterday from Greymouth with coal, and sailed at noon to-day for Picton. The Awahou sailed last night for Wellington with a cargo of hemp and tallow, and the Queen of the South with general merchandise from Wellington is due tomorrow.

A novel visitor arrived at Palmerston goods shed on Saturday from the South Sea sands, in the form of a large centipede which one of the clerks noticed emerging from a case of bananas. ' The insect was about six or seven inches long and of. a red colour. It was secured and forwarded to the Department of Agriculture at Wellington to be identified or classified.

In our advertising columns today will be found an announcement by Mr J. M. Bar which should appeal to all of our readers. Mr Barr will open as a general draper in the premises next Whyte’s Hotel on Thursday next, and in order to commemorate the occasion is holding a house-warm-ing sale, when bargains previously unheard of locally will be offered. For a full list ,of these special prices read Mr Barr's advertisement which appears on page 3.^ The Governor’s Speech, to be delivered on Friday, will probably be a business-like statement of no great length. Many important Bills are in prospect. Laud, Native Land, Labour, Legislative Council Reform, and tariff Bills have been prepared. Other Bills will deal with Pensions, Copyright, Local Government, State Guaranteed Advances, Libel, and Advances to Fruit-growers. The programme for the session will also include amendments of the Harbours, Hospitals, and Shops and Offices Act.

Perreau’s up-to-date tea room ,ia a popular place for afternoon tea.* Special concessions m furniture. See advt on page three.

A “Warner's” is the most economical corset a woman can wear—it can be kept sweet and fresh bywashing. We guarantee Warner’s to wear well and not rust, break or tear. Local drapers.* , ‘