LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1219, 12 March 1914, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

At last night’s Council meeting accounts amounting to £450 19s 2d were passed for payment. The secretary of the local Cricket Club acknowledges with thanks the receipt of a donation of xos 6d from Mr H. W. Oben. At last night’s Council meeting a communication was read from the Auckland representative of Australian financial firms offering a loan of ,£35,000 at 5 percent., the loan also being subject to a procuration fee of one percent. There were present at last night’s Council meeting ; His Worship the Mayor (Mr G. H. Stiles) and Crs. Coley, Whibley, Speirs, Chrystall, Barber, _ Henderson and Read. Apologies for absence were received from Crs. Freeman and Green.

All rates levied by the Borough Council for the year ending March 31st, 1914, have been collected, and at last night’s Council meeting the Mayor congratulated the Town Clerk and expressed the hope that the same state of affairs would be in evidence each year in the future.

Boots, shoes, slippers, etc., to suit all from baby to great-grand-father. All the leading makes, including Bostocks aud 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, aud guarantee satisfaction. Better Bros,, Main Street.*

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.

Our canvasser will be pleased to call on you .Thomas Rimmer.

On the motion of Crs Speirs and Chtystall it was decided at last night’s Council meeting, to re-lorm and tar the footpaths in Clyde Street. On the bowling green yesterday the final match in the handicap pairs competition was played, Me* Coll (substitute for Nye) and Sluuell (3) 31 defeating Spring and Woods (scr) 16.

Several matters in connection with the proposed water and drainage scheme wrs discussed in committee at last night’s Council meeting, and it was eventually decided to hold a special meeting on Monday next, to further discuss same.

The Queen of the South arrived at 10 o’clock this morning with a cargo of general merchandise from Wellington and will sail agait to night for Wellington with hemp. The Awahou is due to morrow without cargo from Wanganui to load hemp, and will sail iur Wellington to morrow night. The Waverley is due on Saturday with cement from Terakohe. The Inspector of Nuisances, etc., reported at last night’s Council meeting that the town was in a fairly clean condition at present. During last mouth five head ol cattle were impounded, the driving fees amounting to 2s, and that up to date 166 dogs had been registered, the fees totalling ,£36 17s 6d. The State Guaranteed Advances Office is at present making provision for granting loans to small boroughs up to ,£2,500, but in reply to a communication from the Town Clerk in connection with the proposed water and drainage scheme the superintendent advised that there was no prospect of the limit being increased to ,£30,000 within the next twelve months.

The question of the time at which the Coronation Hall should be closed on nights on which entertainments are held was discussed at last night’s Council meeting, and it was decided on the motion of Cr Barber, seconded by Cr Chrystall, that the hour be eleven o’clock. This refers to local concerts, socials, flower shows, bazaars, public meetings and lectures, tho only exceptions being dances and balls. Should the hall be required after n p.ra. a charge of ros per hour is to be made.

A letter was read from the secretary of the local Band at last night’s Council meeting advising that the baud was not prepared to provide music at the skating rink this year on the same terms as previously, viz., ys 6d per night, but would be prepared to play for the sum of as 6d per man with a minimum of five players and a maximum of 15. —Discussing the letter the question of converting the band into a municipal one was again brought up and it was eventually decided on the motion of Cr Barber, seconded by Cr Chrystall, that the executive of the Foxton Baud be asked to call a meeting of active and honorary members in order to obtain an opinion as to the advisability of municipalising the baud. At last night's Council meeting a motion was moved by Cr Read, providing for the formation of a 12ft. footpath along the west side of Russell Street and a 10ft. path on the east side of Johnston Street, both to be kerbed with concrete. —The Mayor suggested that the instead of any particular work of this nature being picked out that the Works Committee should inspect the whole borough and submit a report on the work necessary during the coming year. Cr Read agreed that this would be the better course and consequently withdrew his motion. The amount of gas manufactured at the local works last mouth was 305,000 ft. which with the amount in holder on February Ist, 6000 ft made a total of 311,000 ft. The amount sold to consumers tor lighting was 140,600 ft. and lor cooking and power 104000 ft., 28,000 ft. was used in the street lamps, 29,000 ft. in the works and manager’s house, and there was 4000 ft in the holder on March rst, leaving 5,400 ft unaccounted for. The earnings totalled £l3O 3s 6d, made up ol gas sales ,£123 19s id, tar sales £3 ros coke sales £7 19s 3d, fitting account £lO 13s Sd, weighing £2 9s 6d and refund labour, etc. £1 12s. The expenditure amounted to £9 3 2s yd made up of coal £33 16s, wages £2,7 iSs gd, working expenses £l3 4s id, fittings £2 los and plant £5 13s gd.

Messrs Retter Bros., are at pre sent 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.*

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

They’re all doing it, all along the line—worrying the postal officials, ringing up number 9.* 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 £4 10s.* Ask for the famous “Roslyn” Writing Pad every time. Contains 100 sheets fine bank paper, with artistic picture of New Zealand’s wonderland (Rotorua), including photo of a charming Native girl. Only fid each from local dealers.* For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, 1/6, 2/6.

Perreau's up-to-date tea rooms popula ar olace for afternoon tea,*