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The Manawatu Herald. Tuesday, October 14th., 1913. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

On the fourth page of this issue will be found the following interesting reading matter: —“Atheism.” “Speaking Figuratively,” and “Halley’s Comet.” “ The Holstein breed of cows,” remarked a speaker at the meeting of the Kketahuua Cow-testing Association, “are receding from popular favour with a great rush.” The speaker qualified this assertion by staling that the breed only thrived on rich pasture laud, and that three Jerseys or Ayrshire.-; could do web on land that would not keep two Holsteins. The annual picnic and sports under the auspices of the Friendly Societies’ Council is to be held in Victoria Park on New Year’s Day, a letter being received from the secretary at last night’s Coun cil meeting accepting the Council’s terms for the use of the park on that day.

At last night’s Council meeting Cr Read moved, and Cr Freeman seconded, that previous to the newly formed footpath on the north side of Avenue Road being tarred, that a lamp post be erected halfway between the Triangle and Russell street on the said north side. Crs Whibley and Coley opposed the motion, which, on being put to the meeting, was lost.

On the motion. of Cr Coley, seconded by Cr Whibley, it was decided at last night’s Council meeting that this Council endorses the action of the Mayor and Town Clerk in issuing the circulars to the House of Representatives and wailing upon the Minister regarding the clause now insetted in the Municipal Corporations Amendment Act.

The quatterly meeting of the district committee of the Foxton Presbyterian Church was held in the local schoolroom yesterday. The Rev. J. M. Thomson, M.A., presided and there were present Messrs Speirs, Hornblow, Barr, Parkes and Henderson (Foxton) ; Wilton and McCauley (Rangiotu), Farmer (Glen Oroua), and A. Matheson (Tiakitabuna). Financial matters were discussed at length. Reports from the various centres were considered satisfactory. It was decided to invite the Rev. P. B. Fraser, superintendent of the Church extension committee to spend a week in the district. A number of minor matters were attended to and accounts passed for payment.

The Hon. Sir William HallJones was sworn in as a member of the legislative Council last week, and was congratulated upon his appointment by members. The Hon. Sir William Hall-Jones thanked the honourable geutlemen for their kindly welcome. He hoped and believed that he could be of service to the Council in assisting to promote the welfare of the Dominion. The Prime Minister said be had no doubt that Sir William Hall-Jones, after his long Parliamentary experience and his term as High Commissioner, would make a valued member of the Legislative Council. Sir Joseph Ward, Leader of the Opposition, expressed his pleasure at the appointment. During the mouth of September the amount of gas manufactured at the local works was 334,000 ft, which added to the amount in the holder on the first of the month, 4,000 ft, makes a total of 338,0c0ft. The amount sold to consumers was 268,000 ft, 154,400 ft being for lighting and 113,600 ft for cooking and power, 30,000 ft was used in the street lamps, 29,000 in the works and there was x.ooolt in the holder on September 30th, leaving 10,000 ft unaccounted for. Thirty tons of coal was carbonised yielding 11,133 ft per ton. Theearuiugs amounted to 14s lod made up of gas sales ,£l4B *9 S bd, tar sales ns 6d, coke sales xys lod, fittings £iS ns 6d, and weighing 14s 6d and the expenditure was tos bd made up as as follows -.--Coal xos, wages 2S 3d, interest and sinking fund £59 1 rs Sd and clerk’s salary The necessity for economising as much as possible iu connection with the general account was mentioned by the Mayor at last night’s Council meeting. He pointed out that there was about /xooo in rates outstanding, of which from to £6oo would go to the general fund, which at present was overdrawn to the extent of leaving at the most /300 available until the end of March. In view of this position and as very little metalling could now be done he suggested that all orders for metal be cancelled for the present. This suggestion was acted upon, it being decided on the motion of Cr Barber, seconded by Cr Henderson, that the contractors for the supply of metal be asked to delay any further supplies until re-ordered.

Perreau’s assorted fruit pies are delicious. Try them.*

The Oroua river was in Hood ou Sunday, and ovei flowed its banks in many localities. A number of local Masons proceed to Bulls to morrow to attend the annual installation at that centre.

A Wellington tram conductor named S, Trippiear fell off the footboard on Saturday, and received injuries to his head and spine.

The funeral of John- McNatty, a well known footballer, took place at Westport on Sunday. He played bis last game on Thursday. The cortege was one ol the largest seen in the district. It was decided at last night’s Council meeting ou the motion of Cr Chrystall, seconded, by Cr Barber, that the Town Clerk be instructed to sue without further notice for all rales unpaid by the 3rst instant.

At last night’s Council meeting it was decided ou the motion of Cr Chrystall, seconded by Cr Barber, that orders for the supply of magazines for the public library be divided equally between the local news agents. Wc have been shown, per Mr Henuessy, the plans and report on the proposed water scheme for Shannon township, prepared by Mr Suggate. The cost of the scheme is approximately /’re,2ls. This does not include provision for drainage. The fine weather on Sunday tempted a number of people to the Beach, where they enjoyed a whiff of the briny. The carcase of the long since stranded whale gives forth a pungent odour, and provides a breeding and feeding ground tor clouds ol blowflies in the locality. A meeting of the Borough Council is to be held at the cemetery on the afternoon of Saturday, the 25th instant, when .natters in connection with the cemetery will be fully discussed. Both the local undertakers are to be invited to be present to make any suggestions in connection with same.

At last night’s Council meeting Cr Coley mentioned the necessity of taking steps to put a stop to the objectionable practice bj certain individuals of passing insulting remarks to passersby on the street. He also referred to the bad language that is constantly heard in Main Street. He said that on Sunday afternoons pedestrians were subjected to insulting remarks by persons sitting under the verandahs in Main Street. If one or two of the offenders in this respect were made an example of it would no doubt soon put a stop to this objectionable practice.

Dr O’Brien leaves Palmerston on Friday next for Melbourne. Of late he has been the recipient of many handsome tokens bearing testimony to his popularity. We should like to say to the departing surgeon that there are many in the district who are not in a position to contribute to tangible gifts, but in whose memories he will keep a cherished place for skilled and devoted services and kindnesses rendered for which there was no hope of payment. The big-hearted surgeon never turned his back on the suffering poor of the district. In connection with the concert to be held on the 30th instant in aid of the school ground improvement fund, a letter from the School Committee was read at last night’s Council meeting asking that the rent for the hire of the Coronation Hall on that night be remitted, and that the Council supply a programme of moving pictures to occupy the second half of the entertainment. Cr Coley, moved and Cr Freeman seconded, that the application of the Chairman of the School Committee be granted to the extent of the remission of rent, and a half programme be secured on the best terms. Cr Green considered that the half picture programme should be provided tree of charge to the Committee as it was for a good cause and the Council should assist the Committee as far as possible. This was agreed to.

The Mayor stated at last night’s Council meeting that in conversation with Mr Suggate, the latter had stated that before submitting his report and estimate iu connection with the proposed water and drainage scheme for the Borough he would like a testing bore to be put down ou the hill at the pound lor the purpose ot finding out the nature of the formation aud ascertaiuiug if it was solid enough to allow of a coucrete tower being erected there. The Mayor said that the cost ot two testiug bores would be ,£5. He moved and Cr Coley seconded and it was carried that the Council authorise the Town Clerk to have two testing bores put ou Ferry Hill for the purpose ot ascertaiuiug the nature of the ground. Mr Alf- Fraser, acting 011 behalf of Messrs Stevens, Kaslou and Austin, was the highest bidder for the Moutou farm property submitted by Messrs Mouusey and Co. yesterday afternoou. The purchase price was ,£2O per acre. The farm was sold as acres, but it is estimated that the property only contained from 22 to 24 acres, the balance having been washed away by the river. The price paid would therefore be equal to about ,£2B per acre.

We sell everything under a guarantee ; if it’s not satisfactory return it. Walker and Furrie.*

Steel snips, leather punch and drill, pipe grips and holders, foot-rot or tree pruners, and pinchers, all in one combined article; light, strong, durable, easy to use. Flaxmillers, engineers, farmers, call in and see one. Thomas K.imraer.*

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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 1158, 14 October 1913, Page 2

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The Manawatu Herald. Tuesday, October 14th., 1913. LOCAL AND GENERAL. Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 1158, 14 October 1913, Page 2

The Manawatu Herald. Tuesday, October 14th., 1913. LOCAL AND GENERAL. Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 1158, 14 October 1913, Page 2

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