LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1244, 12 May 1914, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Four splendid chrysanthemum blooms, grown by Mrs W. Nye, are at present on view in Mr Patterson’s window. The next of the series of socials under the auspices of the local Catholic Church, will be held in the Coronation Hall on Friday, May 22nd. Mr J. A. Nash, Mayor of Palmerston North, has acceded to the request of deputations and individual electors to contest the Palmerston seat in the Government interest at the general elections. A breach of promise case is to be heard at the next sitting of the Supreme Court in Napier. Messrs B. J. Dolan and Co. have been instructed by a lady to sue for ,£521, which includes the cost of a trousseau.

The population of New Zealand at March 31, excluding Maoris and island residents, was 1,098,525. With Maoris 49,844 and island populations 12,598, the total for the whole Dominion was 1,152.367. “If he gets the job he will be married within three mouths,” was the Clifton County engineer’s response to a query as to whether the applicant for a certain job was single or married. The opportunist got the job. The town clerk reported at last night’s Council meeting as follows: “The Council’s roadmen were employed during the past month in cleaning drains in the Avenue and Norbiton roads, Spring, Russell, Jenks, Heta, Coley; Butter, Union, Purcell and Reeve streets, also patching holes in Moutoa road and cleaning channels in Main street. I would suggest that the works committee make their tour of inspection of the borough at an early a date as possible.”

In our advertising columns today Mr H. W. Richmond returns thanks for the support accorded him in the past and notifies residents that he is prepared to undertake carriage building in all its branches. Jobbing work of every description a speciality. He has recently purchased a new and up-to-date hearse and having a particularly large stock of coffin furniture, shrouds, etc., is in a position to conduct funerals at moderate rates and with neatness, civility and attention. He also carries a large stock of artificial wreaths.* J. M. Kelly stocks nothing but the best. You can easily prove this by a trial order. Here’s good advice beyond price ! If you have a Cold, Cough, Sore Throat, Influenza, or Bronchial Trouble, take ‘'NAZOL,” and get immediate relief. Sixty doses for 1/6. On being asked his qualifications for the position of tea expert, he proved he had blended Haslemere for years. Rimraer sells it* The famous Roslyn Writing Pads obtainable from all stationers and storekeepers at 6d and is each.*

My sister Jane had croup again, And so had Doris, too ; But mother’s never anxious now Since she knows what to do. She tucks the darlings up in bed To make the treatment sure, And keeps them right all through the night With Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. S

An advertiser wants position as housemaid or waitress.

An eight roomed house, furnished or unfurnished, with all conveniences is advertised to let.

The local band’s euchre party and dance will be held in the Masonic Hall to night. Accounts amounting to 3s lid were passed for payment at last night’s Council meeting. At the local police court yesterday morning before Mr C. J. Kent-Johnston, J.P. John Kinley charged with drunkenness was convicted and fined £l. There appear to be a fair number of deer in the Himatangi district this season, one shooter securing two on Saturday morning. The Returning Officer notifies that a poll of ratepayers will be taken on Tuesday next, to decide whether the proposed restricted area or the whole borough shall be pledged as security for the special loans for water and drainage. The polling booth will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Inspector of Nuisances, ranger, etc., reported at last night’s Council meeting that the borough was in a clean condition at present. During the month of April seven head of cattle were impounded, the driving fees amounting to three shillings, and that up to the present 172 dogs had been registered. The Awahou sailed last night with a cargo of hemp for Wellington. The Queen of the South with general trom Wellington and the Kennedy with coal from Greymouth are due to-morrow, and the Waverley with coal from Westport and Awahou with general from Wellington are expected on Thursday. Some anxiety was shown in shipping circles at the non-arrival of the Wootton, which left Lyttelton with a cargo of general merchandise for Foxton, at midday on Wednesday last and should have arriued off the local bar at S o’clock on Friday morning. Nothing was heard of her until today, when advice was received from Pietou that she put into that port at noon to day. owing to stress of weather. Some mishap must have overtaken the vessel as Picton is only a 14 hours run from Lyttelton and it is six days to-day since she left that port, but no details are obtainable.

The following new books have just been added to the local public library : “The Pathway,” by G. Page; “Gold,” S. E. White; “The House ot Thane,” E. Dejeans ; “The Flying Inn,” G. K. Chesterton ; “On Board tne Beatice,” A. C. Ray ; “Something Afar,” M. Gray; “Max Logan,” P. Trent; “Idonia,” A. F. Walls ; “Slaves of Chance,” H. Farmer ; “On with Torchy,” S. Ford; “The Valour of Ignorance,” H. Lea ; “The Red Colonel,” G. Edgar ; “The World’s Almanac and Encyclopedia.”

“He is evidently a speculating parson, and I suggest that his request be declined,” remarked Mr Sheets, the Auckland Crown Lands Commissioner when an application was submitted to the Land Boa £L for a North Auckland section by an applicant who set himself down as a “clergyman and farmer.” Mr Sheets went on to say that the office records showed that no fewer than four properties in various parts were already held by representatives of the church. The application was declined.

The amount of gas manufactured at the local works during April was 331,000 ft. which with the amount in holder on April Ist 2000 ft,, made a total of 333,000 ft. The amount sold to consumers for lighting was 163,000 ft. and tor cooking and power 100,100 ft., 28,000 ±t. was used in the street lamps, 27000 ft., in the works and manager’s house, and there was 4000 ft. in the holder on Mayist, leaving 10,900 ft. unaccounted for. The amount of coal carbonised was 29 tons, yielding 11,572 ft., per ton. The earnings for the month amounted to ,£143 4s 5d made up of: Gas sales i3S4d, tar £1 14s, coke 4d, meter rent 10s 6d, weighing 9s 6d, casks 4s 6d and refund in2s. The expenditure was coal 16s, wages rßs 2d, working expenses £2 19s 6d, fittings £g 15s gd, pipes £8 is id, meters £23 10s, telephone £2 10s, printing £2 ss, a total of 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.* - Don’t forget, J. M. Kelly has the goods you want at the price you can alford to pay. Iry him with your next order.

Don’t let catarrh clog your mind. Get a bottle of Nazol and a Nazol Inhaler, and the cause of trouble will be quickly and easily removed. Relieves sufferers from sore throat and bronchitis.

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

tor Influenza take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Never fails, 1/6, 2/6.

We like the R. and G, brand of hats and caps very much, they are so comfortable, light in weight, perfect in style and very durable. Ask your local clothier for the R. and G. brand evervtime.* Perreap's up-to-date lea rooms popula ar place for afternoon tea.*

There were present at the monthly meeting of the Borough Council held last night. The Mayor (Mr G. H. Stiles) and Crs. Coley, Whibley, Kempster, Freeman, Read, Henderson, Chrystall and Speirs.

The works committes of the Borough Council will make an inspection of the borough on Wednesday afternoon, and will furnish a report of the work necessary during the current year at the next meeting of the Council. At the invitation of the Council a deputation from the local band was present at last night’s Borough Council meeting lor the purpose of discussing the advisability of municipalising the band. A report of the discussion will appear in Thursday’s issue. It is quality that makes a bargain. This will be found in every pair of boots or shoes purchased at Retter Bros. Ladies, call and see the special line of 6dong 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.*

Think of it!—6o doses .of “NAZOL” for 1/6, and every dose soothes and relieves. No wonder this honest remedy for coughs and colds is in greater demand every month. Prove its efficacy to-day. Our canvasser will be pleased to call on you .Thomas Rimmer.

Gentlemen! JNext time you require a “best hat,” buy the “R, & G.” make —it will style and comfort give you. Apply local drapers.*