The Manawatu Herald. Saturday, November 8, 1913 LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 1169, 8 November 1913, Page 2

The Manawatu Herald. Saturday, November 8, 1913 LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Ou oar back page to-day will be found the following interesting reading matter : “The Strike, and “Lest we Forget.” The services in the local Methodist Church to-monow will be conducted by the Rev I'. Coatsworth. A hearty invitation to these services is extended to all. The services ‘in A ! 1 Sairits’ Church to-moirovv will be as usual at 8 a.m., n a.m. and 7 p.m. The preacher at the morning and evening services will be the Rev A, S. Innes-Joues, vicar of Feilding.

The following are the percentages of attendances at the local State School lor this week Standard 1., 95.8 per cent. ; St. IV., 95.8 ; St. VI-. 95.6 ; Primer 111., 94-3 ; St. HI., 92.7: St. 11., 92; St. V., 87,5; Primer 11., 86.5 ; Primer 1., 76. ■ In the secondary schools division at the A. and P. Show, Miss Hazel Pearson, of Foxtou, was awarded first and third prizes for three original designs in colour, based upon plant form ; Master N. W. Pearson obtained first award for map of the world ou Meicalor’s projection. In the art classes at the Palmerston Show, Mr G. Dauiell, of Foxtou, secured first award for landscape from nature, first for study of animals and birds, third for figure from cast, and third for study in animals, Mr H. F. Strong, also of. Foxtou, secured third place in both landscape from nature and head from life (black and white). Foxtou was particularly quiet yesterday—People’s Day at the Palmerston Show. All the business places were closed, but the flaxmills were working. The weather was cold and squally throughout the day, deterring many from making the trip to Palmerston. Despite these drawbacks, a large number of people patronised the special and ordinary trains.

It is rumoured that a number of flaxmill employees from Shannon and Tokomaru districts, indignant at the treatment meted out to them by the crowd at Palmerston last Saturday night when they attempted to ventilate strike mutters, intend to assemble there to night and have their say. While the authorities are prepared to allow free speech, any attempt at lawlessness will be sternly repressed. The Palmerston authorities are cognisant of to night’s rumoured gathering. Mrs Witchell, of Foxtou, secured a number ol successes in the art and fancy needlework classes at the Palmerston Show this week. The details are as follow :—Fancy work, six samples, divided first honours with Miss Bryant, of Palmerston ; second for mounted cushion ; v.h.c. for shaded embroidery in silk ; h.c. for afternoon tea cloth; c. for table centre, open work and solid combined ; first and third for embroidered blouse, linen or cotton ; first and v.h.c. for do, wool or silk; third for large applique work ; first for fine applique work ; v.h.c. for handkerchief bag ; second for fancy needlework, Mrs Bullard obtained a third for fancy needlework, and Miss V. Moffalt, of Oroua Downs, second for tea cosy.

This chap, he was a periect wreck, His cough was something awful; His sneezes shook the very roof, His friends, they murmured "poor

. fool.” But since that time a week has passed, The poor chap’s getting well quite

fast; 'Twas only with the aid for sure Of a dose of Woods’ Great Peppermint cure. a

When about to make a presenta tion or give a trophy, visit the Red House. A great variety of suitable goods to select from. Thomas Rim men*

Steel snips, leather punch and drill, pipe grip 3 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 Rimmer.*

English fenders in great variety just from the manufacturer. Pick yours now and save disappointment. Walker and Fume.*

The local branch of the N.Z. Shipping Co., is notified that the Reuuiera is due in Wellington ftom London at 3 p. u to day.

Mr Geo. T. Bennett, of Martinborough, and well-known in public life iu the South Wairarapa, is on a biief visit to this district, ani is the gueT of Mr H, O Ramsdeu, of Motuiti. The services iu the Presbyterian Church will be conducted tomorrow by the minister, Rev. J. M. Thomson, M.A. iu the morning and by Mr J. Chrystall iu the evening. The children's portion in the morning will be taken as usual from Pilgrim’s Progress. Foxton has again upheld its reputation this year at the New Zealand elocutionary and musical competitions. Miss Doris Signal carried off the first prize for soug (under 21 years) own selection. There were a large number of competitors in this class. Miss Signal’s selection was “ A Summer Night.” She scored m points, the runner-up being Miss M. Nicholson (Levin) 103.

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

For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, 1/6, 2/6.

A well assorted supply of English and colonial confectionery at Perreau’s.*