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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1233, 16 April 1914, Page 2

During last month 23 head of cattle were impounded by the local ranger.

Accounts amounting to 2s 3d were passed for payment at Tuesday’s Council meeting.

Most fashionable gowns were worn at Lougchamps on Sunday The skirts were so tight that walking was impossible and the wearers just shuffled along amiably but without grace. As the season advances women are choosing dresses which show line and simplicity in preference to bunched-up and over-trimmed models which were thrust on the notice early in the year. The Chinaman, Ah Foy, who was arrested at Palmerston on Good Friday morning by Detec-tive-Sergeant Quirke and Detective Sweeney, made his appearance, on remand, before Mr J. W. Poynton, S.M-, at the Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, charged with having opium in his possession in a form suitable for smoking. Accused was fined and costs 17s 6d. The Inspector of Nuisances reported at Tuesday's Borough Council meeting that the borough was in a “ fairly clean ” condition, excepting one or two premises, the occupants of which had been warned to “ tidy up.” Together with Health-inspector O’Brien the Awahou creek had been inspected, and it was found that certain premises were being drained into it, and the occupants were notified to abate the nuisance 1

For Children’s Hacking Cough at night, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, 1/6, 2/6. R. T. Betty has a few Easter specials in footwear which will repay inspection, including the latest up-to-date ladies shoes, the celebrated Cameo. The quality of this line is unsurpassed.*

The local skating rink will be open to-morrow night instead of to-night.

Mr J. E. Baiiiie, of Eketahnua, is on a holiday visit to Foxton friends.

Mrs and Miss Haywood erstwhile Foxton residents, but now of Devonport, Auckland, are paying a short visit to old friends.

We were this morning shown a mammoth white carrot weighing slbs 20zs grown locally by Mr Andrew Jonson. The local Salvation Army officers ask us to publicly thank those friends who billeted the visiting army bandsmen during the Easter holidays.

Mr John Robertson M.P. for Otaki, accompanied by Messrs Semple and Co., are touring the South Island in the interests of the Social Democratic Party. The annual general meeting of the Horowheua Hockey Associar tion will be held in the Levin Hotel on Wednesday next, 22nd iust., at 7.30 p.m. A complaint is made to us that a person more or less under the influence of liquor has been making himself obnoxious to the public. We suggest that the police should move him ou.

A social and dance will be held in the Town Hall this evening, under the auspices of the Catholic Church. The sociability of these functions are well known and tonight’s social should attract a large attendance. The touring Horowheuua cricketers played their final match yesterday when they defeated the Porirua eleven ou the mental hospital grounds by 43 runs on the first innings. The details will appear in Saturday’s issue. Mr John Smith, of Maroliri, reported to the police yesterday that he sa.v the body of a man floating down the river near the ferry at Elkins’ corner at 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon. It is surmised that this is the body of the man who was drowned whilst bathing at Messrs Broad and Ingram’s mill recently. At Tuesday night’s Council meeting, on the motion of Crs. Freeman and Chrystall, £5 5s was donated to the fund being raised in Palmerston for the purpose of a Radium Institute in the North Island.

The undesirable intimacy which is springing up between Indians who are over-ruuuiug the King Country and natives iu different localities was brought under the notice of the Waikato Hospital Board iu a special report from Nurse Moore, of Mauuuui, who complains that illicit relationship between the two races is becoming a serious meuace to the morals of the Maoris. A telegram reports that Indians appear to have got into the confidence of the Maori women, and there have recently been two births to Indian fathers.

The gas manager's report for the month ending March 31st, as reported at Tuesday’s Council meeting is as under: Gas in holder on March Ist qooolt., manufactured for the mouth 303,000 ft., total 307,000 ft., gas used by consumers lighting 15,800 ft, power 88,000 ft., total 246,000 ft, street lamps 28,000 ft., works and manager’s house, 28,000 ft., in holder on April Ist, 2000 ft, gas accounted for 304,000 ft.. unaccounted for 3000 ft., coal carbonised 25tons yielding 11,653 ft. Theexpenditure totalled /118 6s 3d, and the earnings ,£153 13s 1 id. Interest and sinking fund lis Bd. A suggestion was made some time ago by Mr G. M. Thomson, M.P., that public schools desirous of having them should be luruished with photographs of New Zealand scenery by the Department of Tourist and Health Resorts, A reply has been sent to Mr Thomson by the Minister in charge of the Department (the Hon. R. H. Rhodes) that he has instructed the general manager of the Department to supply schools making application with wholeplate photographs iu sets of six, free of charge, with the one condition that they must be suitably framed and permanently hung iu the schools.

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

Ask for the tamous “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.*

Wanted—The people of Eoxton 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.*

Thomas Rimmer has been appointed Fox ton agent for Haslemere lea. This is quite the best tea procurable.*

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

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

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 Jet us serve you? We guarantee good service, good quality, and good value- Walker & hurrio.*

Perreau’s date scones are a very popular dish for afternoon tea. Fresh daily*