LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 1186, 18 December 1913, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Harry Walls was fined ,£2O for betting on licensed premises in Wellington. An appeal is to be lodged. The local Borough Band has kindly consented to play several selections prior to the concert tomorrow night, and Mr Ebbett’s orchestra will contribute two items during the concert. Te Avvamutu now boasts a town clock worth The Postal Department promised the tower if the clock were supplied locally, and a public-spirited citizen, Mr Taylor, donated the money for purchasing the clock. 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 Perreau’s assorted fruit pies are delicious. Try them A

The prize-giving ceremony at the local State school took place this afternoon.

Mrs Parkes received the sad news yesterday of the death of her brother at Pukekohe.

We desire to acknowledge an artistic wall bracket from Mes dames Henderson and Cunninghatue.

The prizes at the vicar’s Bible Class held at the local school were won by Maggie Procter and Willie Crowe,

A good practice was indulged in by about a dozen members of the local cricket club yesterday afternoon. Mesdatnes Henderson and Cunniughame have just opened up their stock of Christmas confections, which includes all the latest novelties in the sweet lines. The friends of Mr and Mrs Healey will be pleased to learn that their sou Eric was successfully operated upon at Palmerston yesterday, and is progressing favourably. Pilot Lawton informs us that Monday night’s storm was the severest he has experienced since taking up his duty as pilot. All the beacons were blown down, and a good deal of damage was done by the gale at the heads. Yesterday afternoon only one rink on the bowling green was in use, but the ladies rolled up in fair force and the croquet lawns were occupied from shortly after two o’clock until almost dark. Afternoon tea was provided by Mrs McColl and Miss E. Ross.

The services of a few young ladies are requested lor Saturday afternoon next to take up a street collection in aid of the funds of the district hospital. Those willing to act will please call at the Herai.d office.

Another pioneer passed away at Wellington on Sunday, in the person of Mr Joshua Chapman, an old resident of Wellington and Ohariu. Mr Chapman, who had reached his ninetieth year, arrived in Wellington by the ship Westminster in 1856.

The Queen of the South and the Awahou both with general cargoes from Wellington arrived this morning. They will sail for Wellington to-morrow with hemp. The Kairaki, which sailed from Lyttelton for Foxton via New Plymouth this week, broke one of her tail shafts, and had to put into Nelson.

Said to be the oldest ship in the world in active service, the Copenhagen yacht Constance, has been sold to a fisherman of Skaw, in Jutland. The Constance was built 193 years ago, and in her long life she has sailed into almost every port in the world. Her timbers are still staunch, and her new owner declares he can see no reason why she should not sail the seas for a century to come.

The ordinary sitting of the Magistrate’s Court will be held locally before Mr J. W. Poynton, S.M. to-morrow. Among the cases set down for hearing are two brought by the police against two local residents for alleged abusive language, the word “scab " which has been brought into great prominence on account of the recent industrial upheavals, preceded by a distinguishing adjective being responsible for the prosecutions. There is also a case of alleged assault, and a number of debt cases.

At the local sitting of the Magistrate’s Court to-morrow the Inspector appointed by the Government to see that the recently gazetted regulations in reference to the accommodation to be provided lor employees at flaxraills are complied with will proceed against a flixmiller in this district, the charge being that he has failed to provide accommodation in conformity with such regulations. This is the first case of the kind that has been brought forward. The London Daily Mail remarks that old-fashioned administrators returning to Downing street after a long absence would be shocked to discover the extent to which female secretaries are now being used. Mr Lloyd George has two women as confidential secretaries at the Treasury ; Mr Asquith has a female secretary, and so has the Chief Liberal Whip. Women are not eligible lor Class I. of the Civil Service. If they do the same work as men their salaries are lower and they are not borne on the Treasury list; that is, they are quite personal appointments. But they are generally credited with the power of keeping a secret.

The local tennis players who visited Shannon yesterday afternoon had a rather novel experience. They left Foxton by motor, but on reaching the Shannon side of the bridge, found the road flooded, the water being too deep for the cars to get through. The offer of a ride to Shauuou in a passing milk cart was eagerly accepted. Immediately after the match, advice was received that the water was still rising, and fears were entertained as to the safety ot the cars, which had been left near the bridge. Two of th» visitors hired a gig, and arrived just in time to get the cars out, the remainder of the team making the journey between Shannon and the bridge per medium of a dray and three horses. To say the least, Foxtou’s tennis players are real enthusiasts.

Mr P.'Wollermau, cabinetmaker and furnisher, is now offering an exceptional opportunity to the residents of this district to secure house furnishings at slaughter sale prices. Some Hues below cost. An early call will secure the best of the bargains.*

We acknowledge anJ reciprocate season’s greetings from the Otaki Mail.

At St. Mary’s Church last Sunday, the Rev. Father Dore made an appeal to his congregation for a retiring collection ou behalf of the District Hospital, which resulted iu a liberal response. Father Dore paid a glowing tribute to the splendid administration of the institution.

The Horticultural Society’s handsome sweet pea trophy is to hand, and is now ou view iu Mr Patterson’s window. It is a chased silver epergne, suitably engraved. The trophy is to be won twice in succession or three times at intervals. We understand the conditions iu respect to the limited area are to be extended. The All Black Rugby team returned to New Zealand from America by the Niagara on Tuesday. The team played sixteen matches, won all, and scored 610 points, while only 6 points were scored against them. Three of the six points were for a penalty goal in the all-star game. Only once was the New Zealand line crossed, and that was in the second game against the University of California.

Mr R. T. Betty has received a consignment of the famous Marlow aud Bostock boots and shoes for both sexes. Inspection is invited, when patrons will be convinced that quality, prices aud selection are unsurpassed.* Oils, paints, leads, wallpapers, scrim. Builders and painters supplied. Thomas Rimmer.* Warner’s Corset comfort is real — no expense is spared in securing the finest soft fabrics, flexible boning, rubber button hose supporters and dainty trimmings for their construction. We always recommend Warner’s. Local drapers.