LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1240, 2 May 1914, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

One of Dunedin’s most prominent medical men is reported to have inherited a legacy from a relative. The amount is said to be large.

A general meeting of members of the Foxton Football Club is advertised to be held in the Manawatu Hotel on Monday evening, at 8 o’clock. A rather remarkable coincidence is reported, three youths of the same age having been treated at the Greymouth Hospital within the last fortnight for broken elbow ioints. The Auckland Observer says that a Red Fed. politician was received inhospitably at Waihi, In fact, Waihi is sick of having its crib can ransacked by hungry idlers.

Thomas Hall, aged 52, a bootmaker, died suddenly in bed at 2 o’clock yesterday morning, at Marton, from heart disease. He was at his usual occupation till 6 o'clock the previous night. At the Presbyterian social last night, the Rev J. M. Thomson made reference to the sad fatality which occurred yesterday and expressed deep sympathy with the widow and son. He stated that had there been any way of notifying the public the social would have been postponed but time did not permit of that being done.

A Mastertou resident who visited Wellington recently, had to pay 4s for his dinner, 4s for his bed and 3s 6d for his breakfast. On the top of this he gave the waiter a “tip.” He states that he wishes the waiters and waitresses well, but his visits to Wellington will not be as frequent as in the past.

Miss Grace Brightwell, who Injured her spine at Palmerston about two years ago, as the result of a fall on the floor through her chair being drawn from under her for a “lark,” and had just recovered from that accident, was seriously injured in a bicycle collision at Woodville on Monday night.

There is such a demand for boy labour that, as soon as a boy obtains his sixth standard leaving certificate he can obtain a position. In fact, instead of a boy or girl having to compete against a number of their sex for a position, it is more the reverse —the employers competing for the services of the boys. Such is a statement in the annual report of the technical instructor for the Hawke’s Bay District,

Our canvasser will be pleased to call on vou .Thomas Rimmcr.

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.*

The famous Roslvn Writing Pads obtainable from all stations s and storekeepers at 6d and Is each.*

“Oh, Selina! your cough sounds

most dreadful, You’ll have to take something, I’m sure ; Get your mother to send to the chemist’s For Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Mumma gives it to me and to Tilly When we have a cough or a cold — No —! It's not a bit bitter, you silly! It’s the nicest and best ever sold.”

The local vital statistics lor April are : Births 7, deaths 1, marriages 4.

The services in All Saints’ Church to-morrow will be at 8 a.m., 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Foxton’s rainfall for April was 4.96. Rain fell on 13 days, maximum fall .94 on the 26th.

An Auckland contemporary says there is a delicious field of action for New Zealand Red Feds, in Mexico —but adds, the tongue is a second-rate weapon there. A euchre party and dance, under the auspices of the Foxton Borough Band, will be held in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday, March 12th.

A number of drapers and mercers in Feilding have decided to close their business premises at 5.30 p.m. instead of 6 p.m. during the winter months.

The output of the dairy industry in Taranaki alone is passing the million and a half sterling mark this year, said Mr Marx at a gathering atEltham. One milion for cheese and the half for butter.

Dr. E. F. Basoford, director of the Imperial cancer research fund, contradicts the theory that cancer can be caught from houses in which cancer patients have previously lived. The services in the Presbyterian Church to-morrow will be conducted both morning and evening by the minister, Rev J. M. Thomson M.A. In the morning the children’s portion will deal with Vanity Fair. We have been asked by a resident to air a grievance against certain “young bloods” who make night hideous with their boisterous conduct in a certain locality and wake residents from their peaceful slumbers. A word to the wise should be sufficient.

Mrs Georgia McMillan, of Fort Worth, Texas, who, though only 35 years of age, has obtained her fifth divorce, announces her intention to marry again and yet again until at last she finds the right man. Why doesn’t she try the zoo for her affinity ? Au old Punch joke. The three best ways of disseminating news—telegraph, telephone and tell a woman. The same authority declares that the only things that never rust are the shoes of a butcher’s horse and a woman’s tongue. Men never gossip—that’s why you see a couple planted on a street pavement for three hours so often.

The definition of the word “wowser” was referred to by the Rev W. A. Keay when addressing a meeting of Bible-in-School supporters in Wellington. By some, he said, a “wowser” was meant to infer a goody-goody, a man who went to church with his Bible under his arm. He had a different idea of the word. He said it was an individual who had worn corns nu his chest through leaning on public-house bars, (daughter). 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.*

It was announced in March from io, Downing Street, London (the official office of the British Government), that the official celebration of King George’s birthday will take place on Monday, June 22, The actual date of the King’s birthday is June 3, when he will be 49 years of age. Why it should be shifted on so far was not explained in the Downing Street notice.

The total roll of pupils in the Wanganui Education District on December 31 last was 15,614, an increase of 51 1 on the previous year. The average attendance tor the year was 13,904, an increase of 582 on the previous year. The average percentage of attendance also increased, being 89.3. The Truant Officer, who is mainly responsible for the improvement, travelled 8600 miles and paid 260 visits to schools during the year.

On Monday evening the Rev H. F. Wilson, vicar of Khandallah, will give a lantern lecture on the Mission to Delhi in All Saints’ schoolroom. This meeting is open to all and admission free. Mr Wilson possesses a powerful lantern and the pictures to be screened are well worth seeing. It is hoped that many people will take advantage of this lecture and give Mr Wilson encouragement on his tour.

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

For Influenza take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Never fails, 1 16, 2/6. You are sure to want cartridges give Kelly a chance to supply you.*

Our bacon comes trom 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*

They’re all doing it, all along the line —worrying the postal officials, ringing up number 9.*

The services in the Methodist Church to-morrow will be conducted both morning and evening by the Rev J. Crawford.

The annual meetings of householders to elect school committees will be held in the various schoolhouses on Monday evening next at 8 o’clock.

After the body of the late Mr Teviotdale was recovered from the river yesterday, artificial respiration by the Schaffer method, was tried under the medical supervision of Drs. Hislop and Maudl, for a period of two hours, but without success.

Messrs Kent-Johuston and Leary had a narrow escape from a serious accident at the Town Hall this morning. While a large arc lamp was being hoisted In position outside the hall, the iron bracket gave way aud the whole paraphanalia came crashing to the ground, missing them by inches.

Says the Wanganui Chronicle : The following telegrams speak for themselves : —James Thomas Hogan, Esq., Eastown, Wanganui,—Governor has appointed you member of Wanganui Harbour Board. “Appointment gazetted today.—(Signed) George Allport.” “ Mr George Allport, Marine Department, Wellington,—Please convey my thanks to his Excellency for the honour conferred on me, aud inform him that I regret I cannot see my way to accept any favour at the hand of the present Government.—(Signed) Jas. T. Hogan.” Mr W. A. Veitch, M.P., has received word from the Marine Department that the Governor has appointee him to the Wanganui Harbour Board in succession to the late Mr J. T. Muir.

A successful social under the auspices of the Presbyterian Church, was held in the Sunday School last evening. There was a good attendance and the Rev J. M. Thomson presided. The programme was much appreciated, nearly every item being encored. The competition, “Magazine Wedding,” proved very interesting and amusing. The following contributed items : Mrs Boyes, Miss Signal, Messrs Chrystall, Collins, Signal, Buglass, Claris. The accompaniments were played by Mrs Boyes and Mr Signal. Refreshments were provided on a liberal scale by the ladies. Tne next social will be held in about a month’s time.

At a meeting of members of the Foxton Borough Band, held on Tuesday evening, the balancesheet was submitted. This disclosed the Band to be in a very good financial position, there being a credit balance of £25 4s Bd. The receipts, including a credit balance brought forward of £22 3s sd, totalled £59 os 6d, made up of Christmas carolling collections £lO 2s gd, donations and street collections 149 4d, and Racing Club The expenditure totalled £33 19s 4d, made up of conductor’s salary ;£iß 15s, repairs to instruments, etc., £7 4s 4d, cornet £s, coach hire £ 1 12s, canvas and signwriting £1 is, and stamps, etc., 6s 6d.

An interesting situation follows the election of Mr J. E. Wilson as Mayor of New Plymouth, from the fact that that gentleman is at present in the hospital suffering from typhoid fever, says the News. He will be Unable to assume the office in the ordinary way, and the Borough Council propably will have to visit the hospital in a body to instal him, and that on or before Wednesday next. The Municipal Corporations Act provides that the Mayor before entering upon his office shall make and sign a declaration provided by the Act, in the presence of the Council, and such declaration shall be attested by a councillor and the town clerk. It also provides that the mayor elect shall come into office on the first Wednesday in May following his election, and shall continue in office until his successor comes into office. Unless, therefore, Mr Wilson is able to make the declaration on Wednesday, Mr Browne, the present Mayor, will continue to hold office.

The Horowhenua Rugby Union’s competitions commence on Saturday next. To be a good footballer you must be well-shod. R. T. Betty has just landed a consignment of the famous Equity Football Boots. For price and quality they cannot be beaten.*

We have a fine assortment of styles in Warner’s Rust-proof Cor* sets, in order that we may accurately and comfortably fit every woman who comes to our counters for a corset. Foxton Drapers,

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

For Children’s Hacking Cough at night, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, 1/6, 2/6.