LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 1173, 18 November 1913, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Sanson-Foxton tram will not run on the iStb and 20th iusts.

The price of flour having risen in Wellington in consequence of the strike, the Masters Bakers’ Association has decided to charge qd for the two pound loaf from yesterday until further notice. It is reported if he fails to secure the annullmeut of the decision depriving bin of the championship, Johnson has decided to organise series of bouts at Marseilles to decide the championship. No charge will be made for admission, and Johnson will pay all expenses. We are in receipt of a brightlywritten little publication called the “Methven Presbyterian” ihe work of the Rev G. K. Aitken, late of Foxton. It is a monthly publication, and its news columns are not entirely devoted to Presbyterian matters. It is the only paper published in Methven, and judging by its healthy appearance, is appreciated by the townspeople.

At least one Gisbornite is reported to have made a “rise” as a consequence of the strike. The dealer in question had a fairly heavyr stock of sugar when the strike opened. The ordinary wholesale price of the line is 9s 6d per bag, and it is understood he cleared from 12s 6d to 15s for the last few tons, and that incidentally his conditions were such that every bag o( sugar also represented the sale of a bag of flour.

I have read “Watchdog’s” letter in the Post (writes “Tramway Man” in the Post), and I can assure him that the men on the trams are a lot of sober thinking men. If we went out we have nothing to gain, but what are we to lose ? Everything. The Almighty Dollar Mills was going to bring the cars out on Monday ; then Thursday; but be has not done so, and I venture to say never will, lor a person who can change his coat so quickly to suit his pocket is absolutely no use to Labour.

There will soon be plenty of sugar available for distribution by retailers in Wellington, Cbristchurch and Dunedin. The Holm steamer Kunerdale left Chelsea Sugar Works, Auckland, on Saturday, with over xooo tons, part of which is lor Wellington and the remainder for Christchurch aud Dunedin and other places in the South Island. The Kunerdale will first call at Wellington to discharge her cargo, and then proceed to Timaru, from which port Dunedin aud Christchurch will be served by rail. This chap, he was a perfect 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. 4 Perreab’s up-to-date t«a room is populu ar place for afternoon tea.*

Mrs O. K. Austin is a visitor to Foxton.

Shearing operations in this locality are almost completed. The annual school inspection will take place on the 26th and 27th insls. The friends of Mr Snow who is at present in the Mastertou Hospital will regret to bear that his condition is causing anxiety. The local State School children accepted the invitation of Mr Hamer to witness an historical film after school hours yesterday. The picture was much appreciated. At Waikari (Christchurch) on Friday last, a farm labourer named James McGougb, employed by G. Arres, committed suicide by hanging. Musical progammes will be submitted at the Spriug Show ou both evenings, and competitions will be arranged. The sweets stall and refreshment rooms should also prove au attraction. Tenders are invited by the Secretary of the Foxton Harbour Board for the erection of a jetty at the local Beach. Plans and specifications may be seen at the Board’s Office.

The public are reminded that the local Horticultural Society’s Spriug Show takes place ou Thursday and Friday next. Entries close at xoo’clock to-night Date entries will be received up till 9 p.m. to-morrow. It is hoped that residents will supply a record number of entries in all classes this year. The seating accommodation in Messrs Barton Bros, huge circus teut was fully occupied ou Saturday evening and the whole show from start to finish fully justified the support accorded. In quantity aud quality the different turns left nothing to be desiied and Messrs Barton Bros are assured of a warm welcome ou their next visit to this towu.

At the circus on Saturday night Messrs Barton Bros, offered a silver medal to the best small boy rider. There were seven entries and the contestants were asked to ride what appeared to be a very quiet old donkey. The majority of the boys, however, had a very short stay on the animal’s backThe winner, a very small lad, clasped the donkey round the neck and refused to be shaken off. His exhibition was loudly applauded.

A team from Shannon is to visit the local Tenuis Club tomorrow (Wednesday 19th), when the first match of the season is to be played. The visiting party will consist of six ladies and six men, and it is anticipated that the first match of the season between the two clubs will be very keenly contested. The local club, however, which has now . about the largest membership on record, should be able to pick a strong team for this occasion, and hopes are entertained for a local victory. Given favourable weather, the match should be well worth seeing.

Mr A. Hawke, Foxton’s new postmaster, took up his official duties yesterday in succession to Mr A. D. Clemett, who has been trauslerred to Cambridge. Mr Hawke has been stationed at Martou for upwards of a quarter of a century, and was held in high esteem by all sections of the public in that district. Mr Hawke is a native of Greytown, Wairarapa, a son of one of the pilgrim lathers, and a member of a family whose prowess on the cricket and football fields is known throughout the Dominion, Dike his brothers, Mr Hawke has been a representative cricketer tor many years, and is a keen enthusiast, and if he can be induced to again wield the willow, should be a lower ot strength to the local club.

Wanted—The people of Foxton and the surrounding districts to know that A. de Luen, tailor, of Palmerston North, will call on anyone with samples upon the receipt of a postcard. Costumes from £4 4s, Suits from £d 10s.* They’re all doing it—all. along the line—worrying the post officials ringing up No. 9.* Steel snips, leather punch and drill, pipe grips and holders, foot-rot or tree primers, and pinchers, all in one combined article; light, strong durable, easy to use. Flaxmillers, engineers, farmers, call in and see one. Thomas Rimmer.*

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