The Manawatu Herald. Tuesday, March 31, 1914. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1227, 31 March 1914, Page 2

The Manawatu Herald. Tuesday, March 31, 1914. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

At All Saints’ Church ou Sunday, four banns were read out by the vicar of marriages to take place shortly. Messrs Hopper and McCall, would be glad if customers would leave messages and instructions in their Iront shop at any time that the workshop is closed. The next ordinary meeting of the Moutoa Drainage Board will be held on Thursday, 2nd April, at 7.45 p.m. Business: Important re rating and general. The staff acknowledge wedding favours from Mr and Mrs E. G. Roberts and join in wishing them happiness and prosperity in their married life.

Cambridge defeated Oxford in the Varsity boat race on Saturday by four and a half lengths. Time 20 min. 23 secs. This makes Cambridge’s 29th win as against Oxford’s 39th. The first race was rowed in IS4O. This morning the Hon. Mr Fisher was motored out to the Poplar and Whitaunui mills, and made a tour ot inspection of the men’s quarters and up-to-date milling plants. He evinced keen interest in all he saw. Lunch was partaken of at Whitaunui diningroom where a splendid repast was prepared by Mrs Hall, and the guests were hospitably entertained by Mr Greig.

In another column the Town Clerk notifies that the District Electors List is open for alterations. As the election for Mayor as well as an election for Councillor takes place this month it behoves all residents to see that their names are on the Voters List. It will also be seen that a notification is given that a permit must be obtained before any tombstone, coping or fence can be erected at the cemetrey. The attendance at the municipal pictures on Saturday night was above the ordinary, the lower part of the house was packed, and a goodly number were upstairs too. One and all spoke in high terms of praise of the way in which the pictures wpre screened by the new operator. We may state that Mr Leary who is the new operator, is coming here with the highest credentials from Messrs J. Fuller and Sons after putting in over eight years with that firm. The Awahou, with a general cargo from Wellington and the Kennedy, coal laden from Westport, arrived on Sunday morning and the Kairaki with general from Lyttelton made the wharf on Saturday night, after being stuck all day near the bar. They all sailed yesterday, the Kennedy and Awahou for Westport and the Kairaki with sheep for Lyttelton. The Waverley arrived at mid-day yesterday with coal from Westport. The Queen of the South is due to morrow with general from Wellington.

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 feet dry. Retter Bros, sell boots which they guarantee will keep the wet out. An inspection is invited. Prices to suit all pockets.*

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 ios.*