LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1194, 10 January 1914, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The special attraction, “From Manger to Cross,” screened at the Municipal Hall on Thursday and last night, attracted large and appreciative audiences. The pictures should stimulate a greater interest in the life of Christ. What we tell you of our stock and of ourselyes we honestly believe—that’s why we are getting on. Walker and Fume."

Mr and Mrs J. Collins to day celebrate their silver wedding. The local racing club bare erected 30 new looseboxes in the town, and has appointed a nightwatchman in connection therewith.

Work is proceeding apace at the Huntly coal mines, and very few strikers are now to be seen about the town. The old miners have decided to remain out.

Welcome raiu fell throughout this district yesterday, and there was a decided drop in the temperature. Since the formation of the Arbitration union at Auckland there has been an entire absence of cargo broaching. Lord Grey has been ordered to rest by bis Loudon medical advisers. He intends to visit Australia and New Zealand.

Mr Edward Newman, M.P., and Mrs aud Miss Newman intend leaving on a visit to England in February by the Rotorua.-

The services- at All Saints’ Church'to morrow will be 11 a.m. matins aud sermon, 2.30 children’s service, 7 p.m, evensong and sermon.

At Lyttelton ou Thursday, a fireman off the Westralia was fined for assaulting arbitratiouists, and £5 for using abusive language ou the same occasion. New South Wales is experiencing some hot weather, Bourke showed the highest record, 122 degrees. Melbourne also reports great heat, 97 being registered on Wednesday. Mr Harry Lauder, the Scotch comedian, sailed for New York ou December 27, ou his tour of the world, which is to include an Australian visit. He was given a flattering send-off. Mr P. ]. Heunessy was the Foxton representative at the council of the Catholic Federation held at Wellington ou Wednesday. A man named Heart, while endeavouring to save a young man named William Sutton from drowning at Auckland ou Sunday last, was almost strangled by Sutton’s grip rouud his neck. Sutton was drowned.

One of Wanganui’s oldest identities, iu the person of Mrs Sarah Ann Armstrong, relict of the late William , Armstrong, passed away on Monday last at the age of 68 years. The deceased lady was born in Wanganui, and passed her life there.

There is some talk of resuscitating the local Chamber of Commerce. There are many matters of importance which could te attended to by the Chamber, whose deliberations would also materially assist the Borough Council aud Harbour Board.

Quite a number of registrations of new unions under the Arbitration Act have been dealt with by the Labour Department since the middle of October, Up to the present 20 unions have been registered as a result of the strike, and in addition there are several unions which have not been connected in any way with the industrial trouble.

The Queeu of the South w&s ready to sail for Wellington this moruing with hemp, but was unable to do so on account of there being insufficient water, aud the Awahou, from Wellington, arrived outside, but was unable to cross inwards through the same cause. It is anticipated that both vessels will be able to work on tonight's tide. The Kennedy and Waverley were due from the Coast with coal, but the trips have been cancelled ou account of the low state of the river.

Mr J. E. Vernon, rector of the Palmerston North High School, returned on Wednesday from a twelve-months’ trip abroad, Mr and Mrs Vernon have returned iu excellent health after au enjoyable holiday. Their tour extended through America and the British Isles, also spending five weeks ou the Continent. Mr Vernon states that be has returned with several new ideas ou educational matters. The services in the local Methodist Church to-morrow will be conducted by the Rev. F. W. Boys, of Palmerston North, who some years ago was stationed in Foxton. Services will also be held at the Beach church. The service at 2.30 p.m. will be conducted by Rev, F. W. Boys, and the service at 7 p.m. will be conducted by Mr 11. Smith. A hearty invitation to these services is extended to all.

Mr R. McNab, in a press interview at Wellington the other day said: “As to the political position, we are now entering a new era iu New Zealand. In that respect, the present Government appears to have a fairly complete organisation now in the field iu support of its political platform. The Labour organisations also appear to be doing good work iu a similar direction. I think that the days of electioneering by a candidate ‘on his own ’ are rapidly passing away, aud we are going to have the contests of the future as struggles between widespread organisations, supporting the policy of their party.” Mr P. Wollerman, cabinetmaker and furnisher, is now offering an exceptional opportunity to the residents of this district to secure house furnishings at slaughter sale prices. Some lines below cost. Au early call will secure the best of the bargains.*

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

Having just landed an up-to-date supply of catering utensils from England, Mr M. Perreau is now in a position to specialise in catering, which will be undertaken in any part of the district.*

Some good hauls of mullet have been secured at the Heads.

Shoo Shiug, a Chinaman, has been arrested at Wellington, charged with having committed a serious offence upon a young girl at Wairoa, Hawke’s Bay. A meeting of the district committee of management of the Foxton Presbyterian Church will be held at Glen Oroua on Monday at 10.30 a.m.

During last year, 334 motor vehicles— -133 cars and 20 r cycles —were registered iu Palmerston North. Altogether 794 motors—--287 cars and 507 cycles—have been registered in Palmerston. There is a good deal of ill-feel-ing between the Arbitration unionists and ex-strikeis at Wellington, Steps are being taken by the authorities to reconcile the conflicting parlies. At the Municipal pictures the other evening, a circle patron switched on an electric torch, which caught the eye of the wary manager. A 1 rief interview between the two resulted in the plaything being pocketed by its owner. We were shown this morning some fine samples of giant rhubaib grown by My C. Spring, Norbilou Road. Four stems weighed 31b. 90Z., and one of them measured 21 inches long, and was five inches in circumference.

The services in the Presbyterian Church to-morrow will be conducted morning and evening by the minister, Rev J. M. Thomson, M.A. The children’s portion from “Pilgrim’s Progress’’ will be con-tinued-in the morning.

Mr H. Greig, of Foxlon, who is a trustee of the Makena Drainage Board, was warmly welcomed by the chairman (Mr J. Liggins) on resuming bis seat at the Board meeting on Thursday, after his return from a trip to England. '

Tetter® of administration in the estate of the late Edwin Eustace Snow, of Foxtou, bootmaker, have been granted to his widow, Mrs S. Snow, on the motion of Mr J, B. Wither, instructed by Mr R. Moore, of Foxtou. The Chief Justice made the order.

Labour agitators in San Francisco tried hard to bring about a boycott of the Moana’s “arbitration” cargo, when the vessel was last in the Californian port, but their eloquence failed. Meetings were addressed on the subject, but nothing occurred to delay or hamper the work of discharging and loading the vessel.

The new valuation of the borough of Napier, recently undertaken by the Government, is nearly completed. The results are surprising, as they raised the capital value equal to between 50 and 75 per cent, on the old figures. The present capital value is £i,821,672, and the new valuation will bring it to about ,£3,000,000. At the committee meeting of the local Horticultural Society last evening, the President (Mr Witchell), in an appropriate speech on behalt ot the Society welcomed Mrs Greig back from her trip to the Old Country. Mrs Greig, since her residence in Foxtou, has taken a very keen interest in the Society’s welfare.

A quiet wedding was celebrated at the residence of Mr and Mrs J. Collins, Jenks St., on December 24th last, when the Rev. T. Coatsworth united in matrimony Mr F. Muun, of Rangiotu and son of Mr Muun, of Masterton, and Miss Elma Claries, daughter of the late Mr F. Charles, of Ashhurst. The bride was given away by her uncle, Mr J. Collins. Miss Mary Collins was bridesmaid and Mr S. Muun, of Masterton, officiated as best man. The bride was charmingly attired in a white embroidered dress and wore the .orthodox veil and orange blossoms. The bridesmaid was attired in silk spotted lawn.

Constable A Ede, of Feilding, was one of the brave officers who faced and beat back the riot in front of Messrs Whitcombe and Tombs’ premises at the time of the watersiders’ strike in Wellington. His undoubted courage, resource, and presence of mind ou that occasion has been recognised in high places, for this week he received from the Minister ot Justice a cheque for £5 and a letter complimenting him on his splendid behaviour.

Mr ii. H. Hiley (General Manager of Railways) told a reporter on Wednesday that the speedingup of the Auckland and Napier express trains was a difficult and complicated matter. In dealing with the Main Trunk time-table, the Department had naturally to consider almost all the North Island system, as the branch lines had the junctions on the Welling-tou-Aucklaud line. The whole matter was under the Department’s consideration, Mr Hiley added, but no one could expect radical changes next month. Boots, shoes, slippers, etc., to suit all from baby to great-grand-father. All the leading makes, including Bostocks and Crockett and Jones. If you do not see what you require in the window, walk into the shop and ask for it. We have just what you want, and guarantee satisfaction. Retter Bros., Main Street.* English fenders in great variety just from the manufacturer, rick yours now and save disappointment. Walker and Furrie.* Oils, paints, leads, wallpapers, scrim. Builders and painters supplied. Thomas Rimraer.* Warner’s Corset comfort is realno 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.

At last night’s meeting of the local Druids' Dodge, the ArchDruid, Bro. H, McKegney, was presented with a gold medal by D.P. Bro. Woods for having introduced the most new members during the half-year ended November 28th. Bro. McKegney signified his intention of presenting a medal under the same conditions for the half-year endi&g May 30th. >->

Messrs Retter Bros,, are at present showing a really splendid stock of footwear which, having been imported direct from the manufacturers, and the middleman’s profit having consequently been saved, they are selling at remarkably moderate prices. Just step along and see their window display—it is worth it.* Ask for the famous “Roslyn” Writing Pad every time. Contains too sheets fine bank paper, with artistic picture of New Zealand’s wonderland (Rotorua), including photo of a charming Native girl. Only 6d each from local dealers.* 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 £a 10s.* Mr R, T. Betty has received a consignment of the famous Marlow and Bostock boots and shoes for both sexes. Inspection is invited, when patrons will be convinced that quality, prices and selection are unsurpassed.*