LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1226, 28 March 1914, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The services in All Saints’ Church will be as usual at S a.m., r r a.m. and 7 p.m. The meeting of the local State school committee to have been held on Thursday night, lapsed for want of a quorum. The attendance shield at the local State school was won this week by Standard 11., with an average attendance of 98.3 per cent.

A farewell social is to be tendered the Rev and Miss Coatsworth in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday. Admission will be free, and light refreshmeuts provided. The wedding took place at the Presbyterian manse, Wellington, on February 28th, 1914, of Mr James E. Beaver, son of the late, Mr G. T. Beaver, of Melbourne, and Miss Irene Harriet Sarah Nye, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. Nye, of Foxtou.

Farewell services will be conducted to-morrow in the Methodist Church by the Rev T. Coatsworth, who,has been transferred to the Feilding circuit. The subject at the morning service will be, “Growing in Grace,’’ and in the evening, “Our Wonderful Saviour.’’ A hearty invitation to these services is extended to all.

At a meeting of creditors of the Misses Trent, engaged in a large tearoom business at Christchurch known as Cadena, it was shown that the amount owing to unsecured creditors totalled .£2208 3s Bd, leaving a dficiency of 8s gd. The Official Assignee stated that the books had been badly kept, and that too many irons in the fire prevented proper supervision. The estate was left in the hands of the Assignee to realise on the stock, Advice has been received at Nelson that the authorities at San Francisco refused to allow the landing of a cargo of peaches, the reason being the discovery of an unidentified grub. The shipment is being forwarded to Vancouver. It is thought that this may be the grub that gets into the stem of certain varieties. It is very difficult to detect, and the greatest care was exercised over the shipment. As nothing was said regarding the pears, it is presumed the shipment was lauded. There were approximately 500 cases of peaches and 200 of pears. At the Magistrate’s Court yesterday morning, Arthur Fee, against whom a maintenance order of eight shillings per week in respect of an illegitimate child was made in Wellington in July, xgoS, applied for a reduction in the order by half, and also for a remission of £q 73, being half of the arrears in connection with same. Sub Inspector Marsack opposed the application. The applicant was examined at length as to his earnings during the last twelve months, after which the magistrate refused to vary the order, but made the arrears payable at the rate of two shillings per week. At the Magistrate's Court yesterday, before Mr J. W. Poynton? S. judgment for plaintiffs was entered up in the following undefended civil cases :—P. Eumsdeu v. D. N. Millar, claim ,£4 53 3d, costs 10s; A. S. Patterson v. W. Robinson, ,£4, costs 20s 6d, and order made for possession by March 30th ; W. E. Riddle v, T. Griffin, £$ 17s, costs 25s (id ; Austin and Park v. H. O’Donnell, £2 16s, costs 15s; A. Pearson v. T. Pearce, £3 ys > costs IOS ; G- JAdams v, A. Huff, £6 7s 6d, costs 23s 6d; R, Moore v. C. Craig, £2 12s 6d, costs 15s; H. C. Patterson v. A. R. Morgan, 17s xid, costs 5s ; and A. S. Patterson v. W. Robinson, £l, costs 15s. In the judgment summons case, R. H. Barber v. J. Weyth, judgment debtor did not appear, and was ordered to pay 15s 3d on or before April 24th, in default 42 hours imprisonment.

We are determined to give you as good groceries, as good service, and as good value as last year. If possible, we will give you better. Are you going to benefit? Walker & Furrie.

It is quality that makes a bargain. This will be found in every pair of boots or shoes purchased at Rutter Bros. Ladies, call and see the special line of strong welted sole shoes from ' 13s 6d. Bools and shoes of all makes and prices stocked. Don’t forget, we sell five tins of Nugget polish for is,*

Have you a headache? If so, take a cup of fresh brewed Doctor’s China Tea, without sugar or milk, and squeeze into it half a lemon. Try this once, then you’ll understand and appreciate what GOOD tea is. There’s no tannin there! Walker & Furrie, agents.*

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

If you are not quite sure what it costs, give us a ring. We will e pleased to quote you a price. 1 hos. Rimmer.*

Wanted—The people of Foxton and the surrounding districts to know that A. de Luen, tailor, ot pXeiton North, will call on anyone with samples upon the receipt of a postcard. Costumps trom £4 4s, Spits from i'4 10s.

vSir Joseph Ward addressed a large meeting at Te Aroha last night.

Weather permitting, the local Borough Band will play a programme of selections in the Park to-morrow, at 2.45 p.m.

A fire gutted the premises of W. Car r, at Blenheim. The ironmongery department was badly damaged by fire and water. The insurance was ,£900: the estimated damage is ,£I,OOO, The programme of pictures to be screened at the Coronation Hall to night is quite up to the usual high standard. The star film is “The Girl and the Tiger,” a thrilling play of great power and interest.

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 H, Billens in the evening. The children's portion will be conducted in the morning.

A report from Tuparoa, Gisborne, states that two men, whose names are unknown, were crossing a flooded stream when one became exhausted and fell into the river and was drowned. His male reached land in an exhausted condition, and is unable to give an account of the fatality. The deceased is supposed to have been a Swede.

The death look place this morning at Palmerston North of Mrs Barbara Kmma Robertson, wife of Mr James Robertson, of Himatangi. The deceased was 46 years. She had been in indifferent health for some time past. The funeral will take place on Monday, leaving the residence o( Mrs Procter senr., Jeuks Street, at 2.30 p.ra. for the Foxton cemetery.

A young woman, employed as a housemaid at Otaki Hospital, was found gagged and bound on Tuesday, and when questioned said she remembered nothing of the occurrence. A sovereign was taken from her room, but other money was left untouched. The police are investigating, but so lav there is no clue.

Mr F. Hodge, who met with a serious accident at Alton dairy factory on January 22nd, died at Patea Hospital on Tuesday evening. As a result of the accident he had an arm amputated, and was progressing satisfactorily when he contracted typhoid, which proved fatal. Deceased was only 20 years of age, and was a very promising young man.

The Premier was entertained at Tapunui by the Borough Council yesterday. In the evening he addressed a public meeting. He intimated that in the coming session a Bill would be introduced to put the system of Parliamentary grants on a more satisfactory system, and with the object of removing them from political control. Subsidies to local bodies would also be increased.

The supplementary roll for the Otaki electorate has just been printed at this office for the Electoral Department and contains 150 additional and the deleting of 1316 names from the previous roll. The names struck off are of those who did not vote at the last election, or whose maiden names have been changed by marriage, Mr Hurley, the Registrar, expects more changes in the electorate this year than in any corresponding year since he has had charge. A pleasing little ceremony took place on the local bowling green yesterday afternoon, when the President of the Club, Mr H. Witchell, ou behalf of the members, wished Mr F. W. Hopper, who left this afternoon on a holiday trip to England and the Continent, “ bon voyage ” aud made a presentation to him of a case of pipes. lu making the presentation Mr Witchell referred to the interest evinced by Mr Hopper in the Club’s affairs, he being one of those responsible for its formation and ever since had taken a keen interest in it. He assured the recipient that everyone connected with the Club joined in wishing him a pleasant voyage and a safe return to Foxton, and called for three cheers which were heartily given, Mr Hopper feelingly responded. A long-felt want! There is no need for cold feet this winter, as we have just landed a fine assortment of felt slippers for the cold weather, in sizes from baby’s to grandfather’s. Avoid colds by keeping your feel; dry. Rettek Bros, sell boots which they guarantee will keep the wet out. An inspection is invited. Prices to suit all pockets.* Our bacon comes from well-fed little country pigs, and is specially cured for us. It’s exceptionally mild, and possesses a flavour that marks it as something better than the ordinary. Have you tried it? Walker & Furrie.* . Try the smoked English Haake, to be had only at Kelly’s, 1/-per lb * They’re all doing it, all along the line-worrying the postal officials, ringing up number 9* 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 ate unsurpassed.*

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

HONESTLY RECOMMENDED. “To anyone suffering from diar rhoea I can honestly recommend Chamberlain’s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy as being the most satisfactory remedy on the market,” writes Mr C. C. Hooper, Wakefield, N.Z. “I have tried all sorts of medicines, but have found nothing equal to Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy.” For sale everywhere.— Advt.

A Scottish parish minister was going from home and procured the clergyman of a neighbouring country parish to officiate on Sunday. His servant, who was also beadle, was sent over to the station to drive the reverend gentleman to the manse. When the train arrived the beadle asked the parson to be good enough to wait awhile as he had some errands to do before going home. It was two hours before he returned. The cleric was furious, and threatened to report him to his master. “Weel, sir, ye ken dae that if ye like,” said the beadle, “but be teli’t me himself to wait till it was dark afore I drove ye over, for if the folk o’ the village saw wha was to preach, naebody wad turu oot the morn.”

Perreau’s assorted fruit pres are delicious. Try them.* Gentlemen! Next time you require a “best hat,” buy the “R. & G.” make—it will style and comfort give you. Apply local drapers.* Perreau’s date scones arc a very popular dish for afternoon tea. Fresh daily.*

For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, 1/6, 2/6.

Are you still going to be worried with the same old grocery troubles —late delivery, broken promises, and what not ? Or are you going to let us serve you? We guarantee good service, good quality, and good value- Walker & hurrie.*