LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1214, 28 February 1914, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The attendance shield at the local Stale school was won this week by Standard 1., with an average attendance of 98,4 per cent. A cricket match took place today at Palmerston N. between the local State school team and a team from the Terrace End school. The Awahou with coal from Greymouth, yueen of the South with general from Wellington, and Kennedy with coal from Westport are due tomorrow, Blackberrying parties have been scouring the surrounding country during the past week, locating bushes and gathering the fruit. In fishing parlance, some good baskets are recorded.

The dancing assemblies in the Royal Hall, which were so popular last year will be commenced on Friday evening next, and will be held every Friday evening throughout the season.

The Anglican and Presbyterian Sabbath school picnics are being held to-day in fine weather, the former in the Park and the latter at Mr W. K. Barber’s homestead, Motuiti.

The services in the Presbyterian Church to morrow will be conducted by the minister, Rev. J. M. Thomson, M.A., in the morning, and by Mr D. Tow of Palmerston North, in the evening. Pilgrim’s Progress will be continued for the children in the morning. For the past two years it has been practically impossibly to procure State coal locally, but residents will be pleased to learn that Mr W. Nye has at last been able secure a supply, and a shipment of this splendid househould coal is due on Monday. Those requiring coal are advised to order without delay. The funeral of Mr Mardon, of Raugiotu took place yesterday afternoon, the body being interred in the Foxton Cemetery. The Rev. J.M. Thomson, M.A. officiated at the graveside. Mr Mardon was an old settler in the district, and bad reached the advanced age of 81 years. At the local Magistrate’s Court yesterday, the police proceeded against several persons for being in a billiard-room during hours when such premises are required to be closed, viz., between n p.m. and 8 a.m. A conviction was recorded in each case with costs 7s. The proprietor, Mr Green, pleaded guilty to having the premises open contrary to the law, and was convicted and ordered to pay costs. Mouusey and Co., auctioneers, draw the attention of our many readers to the sale they are conducting on Wednesday next, on account of Mr D. Green, at his residence Johnson Street, commencing at 1 p.m. The dwelling is extensively furnished throughout with every description ot household furniture, the owner sparing no expense in the iurnishing of his dwelling. Special mention is made of the upright grand piano equal to new. A perusal ol the list advertised will suffice to show that the auctioneers are selling up one of the best furnished homes in Foxton.

' The services in All Saints’ Church to-morrow will be at S a.m,, 11 a.m., 2.30 p.m. and7p.nl. An appeal is to be made on behalf of the Melanesian Mission. The effort throughout the whole Dominion in the Anglican communion is to raise a substantial sum on this day, to send out more while clergy and teachers to the islands in the Pacific. The vicar hopes that his parishioners will show real zeal, and respond enthusiastically to the call of the Church, and help this great mission.

Special Harvest Thanksgiving services will be held in the local Methodist Church to morrow. The services will be conducted by the Rev T. Coats worth, who will take for the morning subject “Seedtime and Harvest,” and in the evening, “The World wide Harvest Field.” There will be special singing at each service, and the choir will render a special anthem an the evening service. The church will be decorated, and there will be a display of fruit, produce, etc. A service will be conducted at the Beach church at 7 p.m., by Mr H. A. Vivian, of Palmerston North. A hearty invitation to these services is extended to all.

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. Better Bros., Main Street.* If you look from outside you have no idea of our stock. Come inside and look round, see our furniture and enquire about our special cash proposition—-you will be surprised. Walker and Furrie.*

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.*

Best on earrh (or anywhere else) Book Gift Tea. Try a pound, Thomas Ritnmer.*

What we tell you of our stock and of ourselves we honestly believe — that’s why we are getting on. Walker and Furrie *

For Children’s Hacking Cough at night, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, 1/6, 2/6.

The secretary ot the local Horticultural Society will be in his shop on Wednesday afternoon and evening next, to receive entries for the Autumn Show. The secretary requests us to state that the usual half holiday will not prevent entries being received at his shop.

At yesterday’s sitting of the Magistrate’s Court, presided over by Messrs Hornblow and KentJohuston, J’s.P., judgment lor plaintiffs was entered up in the following undefended civil cases : —Thomas Rimmer v. Arthur Huff, claim £2 6s 6d, costs 6s; same v. Paratena, £2 is rd, costs 12s; A. O, Retter v. J. Broad, £1 16s, costs 13s ; same v. H. Euuu, 14s 6d, costs 10s; K. L- Bethune v. Geo. Hopping, 12s costs only ; C. L,. Maudl v. J. Rambess, £5 5s od, costs 23s 6d ; E. Osborne v. Akuera Te Rangi, £1 costs only ; G. T. Woodroofe v. J. W. Berry, £8 17s 1 id, costs 295. Judgment summonses and tenement cases were adjourned until next Court day.

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 a remarkably moderate prices. Just step along and see their window display—it is worth it.*

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 Pepper mint cure.

Perreau's up-to-date tea roo ms popula ar nlace for afternoon tea.*

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.*

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