LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1220, 14 March 1914, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The services in All Saints’ Church to-morrow will be as usual, at 8 a.in,, n a.m., and 7 p.tn.

Mr H. Witchell, who was accompanied by Mrs Witchell and Miss Ross on a holiday tour in the Auckland province, returned to Foxton on Thursday evening.

The proprietor of the Cecil Cate notifies by advertisement that he has made arrangements for a regular supply of oysters.

The attendance shield at the local State school was won this week by Standard 11., with an average attendance of 95.8 per cent.

A meeting of members and intending members of the local golf club will be held in the Coronation Town Hall supper-room on Monday evening, at 7.15 o’clock,

Two Palmerston residents were fined for travelling on a train, other than an excursion one, recently, contrary to regulations. A fine of ss, and costs 15s, in each case, was inflicted. It is reported that rabbit-trap-ping in the Himataugi district is a very profitable industry just now, some o£ the trappers making as much as ,£3 per day. Most of the rabbits are marketed in Wellington.

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.*

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 6d each from local dealers.*

A public meeting at Palmerston on Thursday night decided in favour of electric power buses as against electric tramways. The new carriage which was built at the Petone workshops for His Excellency the Governor, was given a trial run last Tuesday, The car comprises three compartments and is beautifully iuruished. The Auckland Gas Company, finding unworkable the proposal to charge rent for meters, has decided to replace it by increasing the price of gas by threepence per thousand cubic feet, making the net price 4s 6d per thousand. The tender 068,335) of Messrs Trevor Bros, has been accepted by the District Hospital Board for the erection of a new nurses home. The tenders ranged from £9,950 down to the one accepted. The lowest tender was over £IOOO in excess of the architect’s estimate.

The Hospital Board has granted Dr. Martin 12 mouths’ leave of absence, to visit the Old Country. Dr. Martin will investigate the radium movement while in the Old Country and America, and will report to the Board from Condon.

When Dr. Martin, in 1905, took over the duties of medical officer at the Palmerston Hospital, there were 352 patients admitted. Last year there were 847, In the first year 92 original operations were perlormed and last year 366.

Under Section 28 of the Post and Telegraph Act, the PostmasterGeneral has ordered that no money order in lavour of Scott and Martiudale shall be issued, and that no postal packet addressed to them shall be registered, forwarded cr delivered by the Post Office of New Zealand. This order appears in the last issue of the Gazette. The services in the local Methodist Church to morrow will be conducted by the Rev T. Coatsworth. The morning subject will be "Gethsemane,” and in the evening, “The fall of the Babylon of Revelation.’’ Mr H. A. Vivian will preach at the Beach church at 7 p.m. A hearty invitation to these services is extended to all.

A gentleman playing golf with a preacher who constantly missed his stroke, was astonished to hear him ejaculate “Assuan!’‘ every time he made an especially bad mistake. At the end ot the game the layman asked the clergyman what he meant by saying “Assuan." “Well, my friend," said he, “Assuan is on the Nile, and the biggest dam in the world.’’

The services in the Presbyterian Church to-morrow will be conducted by the minister, Rev J. M. Thomson. M.A., in the morning, when the Communion of the Dord’s Supper will be dispensed, and by Mr J. Chryslall in the evening. The children are specially reminded that the story of Pilgrim’s Progress will be continued at the morning service.

The first birthday ol “Prince” Mahuta, only son of “King" Rata Mahuta, was celebrated in true native fashion at Maungatautari on Sunday last. Over a hundred natives were present from all parts of the district, and a pleasant three hours was spent in feasting and revelry. The “Prince" occupied the place of honour at the table, and was clothed in a gorgeous Maori mat, says our Waikato contemporary.

Mr Henry Croly, 8.A., M.D., B.Ch., 8.0. A., Trinity College Dublin, late Fellow and member ot the Surgical Council Royal Academy Medicine, Ireland, late surgeon and teacher of Clinical and Operative Surgery, Mercer’s Hospital, Dublin, has been appointed acting-medical officer at the-District Hospital during Dr Marlin’s absence abroad.

Professor Starr Jordan, Chancellor of the Leland Stanford University, America, interviewed at Freemautle recently, said Japan, since her war with Russia, has been on the verge of bankruptcy. The people are crying out against the heavy taxation, and it will take her fifty years at least to recover her financial prestige. Japan has less wealth than the county of Lancashire, and yet her national debt is a third of the size of Great Britain’s.

An unusual case was heard at the Feilding Magistrate’s Court on Thursday. Mr H. Neumann, who carries the mails fro n Feildiug to Rongotea, was given the checks to get from the railway statiou three parcels for Miss McLean, of Awahurl. The parcels were taken over by the coachman, who, however, left them in the public waiting room at the statiou for a couple of hours. When he drove up to get them he found a dress basket had been taken by some unauthorised person. No trace could he found of the missing basket, and after lengthy negotiations the owner proceeded against Neumann for 8s 4d, the value of the goods in it. Judgment was given for 6, that sum being the amount which plaintiff had previously demanded from defendant. Cosls amounting to £2 6s were allowed.

Messrs PLetter 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.* 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.*

PERREAU's up-to-date tea rooms popula ar olace for afternoon tea.*

We direct special attention to the picture programme to be submitted in the Town Hall to night. The owner of a sum of money found in the hall last night, is advertised lor.

A committee meeting of the Horticultural Society wjll be held 00 Tuesday next, at 7 30 p.m. Health-Inspector O’Brien visited Foxtou yesterday in connection with a case of diphtheria and infantile paralysis, A social and dance, under the auspices of the Catholic Church, will be held in the Town Hall ou St. Patrick’s night, March 17th. The local stationmaster, Mr H. Dauiell, is at present away on his annual leave, the relieving officer being Mr Thompson, of Hawera.

The Hon, F. M, B. Fisher will deliver a political address in the local Town Hall on Monday evening, 30th inst. The Mayor will preside. What’s in a name? A good deal, sometimes. When members of the New Zealand Trotting Association found that an application had been made to register the name Phtholognrrh for a horse, they promptly threw it out. Aud they refused to register another as Forty Thieves, because it might reflect on the sport. Prior to the closing of the Catholic Bazaar last night, Mr Jackson, on behalf of the committee, thanked the general public for its liberal patronage and those who had donated gifts, also Ebbett’s orchestra, Miss Jeuks’ orchestra and Messrs Collins aud Simmons who contributed musical programmes and all others who had in any way contributed to the success of the function.

The Red Feds, prevented the Hon. F,- M. B. Fisher trom delivering a political address in St. Peter’s schoolroom, Wellington, last night. The Minister offered his platform to one of their champions as a compromise, but this failed to promote a sense of British fair play. The rest of the audience refused to listen to the Red Fed. orator. The Minister will speak next time in the Town Hall. A case of considerable interest to chemists was heard in the Magistrate’s Court, New Plymouth, recently, when Thomas Hood, of New Plymouth, chemist, was charged with, firstly, having failed to keep a retailer’s opiumbook with records of the sales, and, secondly, with having failed to keep a record of the stock of opium which he had on hand. It was pointed out in evidence that defendant had used 72lba of tincture ol opium in 10 months whereas rolbs at most should have been sufficient. Defendant was convicted on both charges and fined £2 and costs £3 13s. What have you did, if anything, to make the world better and brighter and nobler during the past year because you have lived iu it, hey ? What have you did to scatter seeds of sunshine and hope and magnanimity among your neighbours i Have you treated your fellow man like as if he was your brother or have you gouged him every chauce you've got. Have you went to church on Sundays like Cy Hoskins and then foreclosed mortgages on widows and orphans all the rest of the week ? —Bingville Bugle (U.S.A.) At a meeting of the National Executive of the Social Democratic Party held iu Wellington this week, Mr H. Hunter, of Christchurch, presiding, a resolution was adopted rejecting the suggestion for a mutual agreement with the Liberal Party for election purposes. It was resolved that candidates only be nominated on a guarantee of 10 per cent, of voters at the preceding election and if this is not forthcoming the party will not only not nominate the candidate, but will oppose anyone nominated iu the name of Labour by other means. Newspapers in other countries continue to give forth weird information concerning New Zealand. The latest from the Birmingham Weekly Post is as follows : “There is scarcely any crime in New Zealand, largely because they make a strenuous effort there to arrest, try, couvict, hang and bury a criminal within two weeks of the commission of his crime, If this be murder, or, if not a hanging offence, to get him as quickly as possible into a disagreeable prison, where he will have to work hard and fare upon bread and water.’’

Our canvasser will be pleased to call on you .Thomas Riramer. For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, 1/6, 2/6.

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

Thomas Rimraer has been appointed Foxton agent for Haslemere Tea. This is quite the best tea procurable.*

We would like everybody to Jtry just one pound of Haslemere Tea. We are so convinced of its quality and flavour. Thqmas Rimmer.* 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.*

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 cateimg, which will be undertaken in any part of the district.*

A pathetic story was told at Derby, on December 22nd, at an inquest ou a little girl named Marjorie Radtord, aged three years and eight months. The father said that the child was calling up the chimney to Santa Claus, and telling him to bring her a toy piano at Christmas, when her clothing touched the fire, and was in flames in a moment. A fireguard was in front of the fire, but she was leaning so far over it in order to make her request heard that it was ineffective.

On account of a mishap at the points at the local railway station during shunting operations this morning, the engine ran off the line and the train to Palmerston North was delayed for about an hour. When the mishap occurred the stationmaster made arrangements for an engine to be sent from Palmerston in case the local could not be replaced on the rails again, but this was not necessary as everything was in order again within about half an hour and after the engine had been inspected the train was dispatched at about 10 o’clock.

It is stated, says an exchange, that a large number of flixmills in Mauawatu will close down for a longer period this year than has been the case for several years past. This will have the effect of throwing a large number of men on the labour market. From enquiries made locally we learn that as far as the Foxtou milters are concerned, there is no intention at present to close longer than usual this year. We understand however, that the Miranui mill at Makerua which is at present scutching up, will be closed from four to six months chiefly on account of shortage of green leal^ On being asked his qualifications for the position of tea expert, he proved he had blended Haslemere for years. Kimmer sells it.*

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

If you are not quite sure what it costs, give us a ring. We will be pleased to quote you a price. Thos. Rimmer.*

The famous Roslvn Writing Pads obtainable from all stationers and storekeepers at fid and is each/ For Children’s Hacking Cough at night, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, i/'fi, 2/6. Gentlemen’. JSext time you require a “best hat,” buy the “R. & G.” make—it will style and comfort give you. Apply local drapers.*