LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1223, 21 March 1914, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A special meeting of the Foxton Borough Council will be held in the Council Chambers on Thursday next, 26th March, at 7.30 p.m. Business : Notice of motion by Cr A, Speirs, “that the motion appointing Mr Suggate as engineer in reference to the carrying out of the water and drainage scheme lor Foxton, passed on the night ot Feb. 20th, 1914, be rescinded,” and general. The death of Mrs Naomi Warburton, at her residence on Wel-liugton-terrace on Monday last, removes one of Wellington’s early settlers (says the The deceased lady, who was in her 89th year, arrived from the Old Country in the Martha Ridgway iu 1840, and remained in this district until her death. Her husband, Mr Thomas Kemmis Warburton, died seven years ago, aged 90. She has left a family of two sons (Mr J. Warburton, formerly Auditor and Controller-General, and Mr Arthur Warburton) and three daughters (Mrs R. W. Kane and the Misses Warburton), and seven grandchildren.

Mr John Redmond presided at the Nationalists’ St. Patrick’s Day banquet at the Hotel Cecil. He said any permanent partition of Ireland would be an outrage to nature and history whereto the Irish leaders would never acquiesce. In the absence of a political earthquake Home Rule would be the law of the laud and probably in its present form. The Government’s efforts for conciliation had been a failure. The extemists on both sides deliberately misrepresented the Government’s efforts. Mr Redmoud concluded ; “ The automatic ending of any period of exclusion is lor the Nationalists an immutable principle and our latest word is that if force is interposed it will be met with force.”

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

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

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

The attendance shield at the local State school was won this week by St. 11., with an average attendance of 94 6 per cent.

The time-table in connection with the Sandon tram for the Bulls races to be held on Wednesday and Thursday next, is advertised elsewhere in this issue.

A fine two decker cake, which will deck the festive board at a local wedding this month, is at present on view in Mr Perreau’s window.

The local State school holidays, one week, will commence on May 4th. The only holidays at Easter will be Good Friday and Easter Monday. The secretary of the Horticultural Society asks us to remind prizewinners at the recent autumn show that prizes are now payable on application. The Manawatu Flaxmills Employees’ annual picnic is being held at kougburu to day. Foxton is well represented, the morning train being crowded with excursionists.

We are asked to state in connection with the Hon. Mr Fisher’s political address to be delivered in the Town Hall next Monday night week, that the dress circle will be reserved for ladies and their escorts.

A. final reminder is given of the auction sale to be conducted by Messrs Mounsey and Co. on Monday, on behalf ot Mr A. E. Jeuks, when the whole of his household furniture will be disposed of to the highest bidders. A telegram to the Dominion says Mr Atmore’s attitude at the Prime Minister’s meeting at Nelson is the subject of general comment, and the almost universal opinion is that it tends to make his defeat certain at the next general election. The services in the Presbyterian Church to-morrow will be conducted by the minister, Rev J. M. Thomson, M.A., both morning and evening. The children are specially invited to the morning service when the story of “Pilgrim’s Progress” will be continued. The services iu connection with the local Methodist Church tomorrow will be conducted morning and evening by the Rev J. Crawford, of Shannon. Services will also be conducted at the Beach church at 2.30 p.m. and 7 p.m. A hearty invitation to these services is extended to all.

Captain Brown, of the Salvation Army, who has been iu Foxton in connection with the special appeal towards the cost of the erection of the local hall, desires to cordially thank the Foxton people for their generous assistance, and would be glad if those who have promised donations, would forward them care of the local officers of the Army. A social evening was spent at the Methodist Parsonage last evening, when the members of the choir met tor the purpose of making a presentation to Miss R. Stunell in view of her approaching marriage. The presentation, which consisted of a beautiful salad bowl, was made on behalf of the choir by the Rev T. Coatsworth, who assured the recipient that she had the best wishes of the choir for her future prosperity. Miss Stunell expressed her thanks to the choir iu suitable terms.

Iu spite of the very inclement weather last night there was a good gathering at the Presbyterian social held in the schoolroom behind the church. The programme submitted was an excellent one and met with great appreciation trom the audience. The competition, arranged by Mrs John Ross, aroused keen interest and afforded considerable amusement. The refreshments, as usual, were on a most liberal scale. The function was a most enjoyable one iu every way. The following contributed to the programme ; Mr Buglass and Rev J. M. Thomson duet, songs, Mesdames Boyes (2), and Patterson, and Messrs Collins, Blakely, Chrystalland Henderson; pianoforte solo, Miss McHardie ; recitations, humorous, Messrs W. Claris (2) and Hornblow. Mr Hornblow also contributed a humorous song and Mrs Patterson and Mr Henderson gave a good rendering of the fine old duet, “Poloski’s Banner.” Mrs Boyes, Miss Jenks and Mr Collins acted as accompanists during the evening. The competition was won by Miss Adamson. It is to be hoped the weather will be more favourable for next month’s social when a larger number still will be able to participate in these most enjoyable functions. 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.*