LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1251, 28 May 1914, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A euchre party and dance will be held under the auspices of the Foxton Bowling Club, in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday evening next. These functions are always anticipated with pleasure, and the committee intend to make Tuesday’s social a record success. For the shooting season, try us for English guns, game bags, cleaning rods, and cartridges, Rimmer’s. Haslemere Tea. Hasleniere Tea. Haslemere Tea. Haslemere Tea. There is nothing like it. Thomas Rimmer.

Horne defence requires more than battleships. Every household needs “NAZOL” to protect it against coughs and colds, influenza, and bronchitis. Nazol is a boon to old ana young. 60 doses for 1/6.

A lady’s bicycle is advertised for sale.

The proprietor of the Cecil Cafe notifies that he has a supply of oysters arriving on Friday night. A committee meeting of the local Horticultural Society will be held to-morrow evening at 7.30 o’clock. The monthly sitting of the Magistrate’s Court will be held before Mr J. W. Poynton, S.M., to-morrow.

There will be a meeting of the Teviotdale Fund Committee at the Herald Office this evening, at 7.30 o’clock. While alighting from a train at Otahu last night, Mrs Auckett aged 56, and her granddaughter aged three whom she was carrying, fell between the platform and the train as it was moving. The unfortunate woman succumbed to injuries received, and the child’s life is despaired of.

A movement is on foot to form a boxing association locally, and a meeting of all interested in the prospect is to be held at an early date. Already a number of prominent citizens have signified their intention of assisting, and from present indication there is every probability of a strong association being formed. The Waverley sailed at 10.30 o’clock last night for Mangarakau, and the Queen of the South at n o’clock for Wellington. The Kapiti arrived at midday to-day, with coal from Puponga, and Awahou with cement from Terakohe and Queen of the South with general from Wellington are due to-morrow.

I 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.*

A quiet wedding was celebrated at Dannevirke yesterday, when Mr A. Withers, of Foxton, was united iu matrimony to Miss Maud A. M. Charles, also of this town. The ceremony took place at the residence of the bride’s sister, Mrs F. Munn, and was performed by the Rev J. A. Hosking. Mr and Mrs Withers take up their residence in Foxton, and will receive the best wishes of a large circle of friends. Some young bloods played a joke upon the audience at the conclusion of the social held in All Saints’ schoolroom on Tuesday night by locking the front entrance door. It was some time before the door was opened by which time most of the audience had found an exit at the rear of the premises. The same young gentlemen had a novel and harmonious method of demanding encores, which chorous they continued along the main thoroughfare after the concert.

On receipt of the news at Wellington on Tuesday that the Home Rule Bill had passed through the Commons a meeting of prominent Irishmen was called, and it was decided to despatch cables of congratulation as follows to Mr Redmond and the Premier: “Mr Redmond, House of Commons, London.—New Zealand Irishmen and their friends send congratulations and undying gratitude to the Irish Party on their splendid victory which makes for peace and unity to the Empire. Convey our ieelings to English, Scotch and Welsh supporters. Signed, Martin Kennedy and Thomas Cahill.” A meeting of members of the local Rowling Club was held on Tuesday evening for the purpose of arranging a send off to Mr Witched, the Club’s president, who has been transferred to Dargaville, and of making a presentation to him. A committee was set up to canvass members for subscriptions and to report at a meeting to be held on Friday evening, when the form the presentation is to take will be decided. The members of the Croquet Club also intend making a presentation to Mrs Witched. Both presentations will be made at the Club’s euchre party and dance to be held on Tuesday evening next. 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 ad pockets.*

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 G®OD tea is. There’s no tannin there! Walker & Furrie, agents* One last word. Try Haslemere Tea, sold by Thomas Rimmer. It is saying a great deal, but you have never used a better cartridge than the “Challenge.” One packet at 3/3 will prove this assertion. Riramer’s.

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 gooc. value' Walker & burrie.*

Laugh, and the world laughs iwith

you, | Sneeze, and your friends aJI gioan , For this good old earth has need ot

your mirth, It has colds and coughs of its ovyn; Cough, and you spread the coughing Kill it with process sure : Laugh you shall laugh with pleasure, If you take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. I

Mr E. Wauklyn, commission agent, is desirous of obtaining a 70 or 80 acre farm. Vendor to pay commission.

A special meeting of the Foxton School Committee will be held at the school at 2 o’clock to morrow afternoon, for the purpose of inspecting the grounds, etc. John Stevenson, injured in a fire which destroyed a boardinghouse in Courtney Place, Wellington, died in the hospital yesterday. This is the third victim. The Premier addressed an enthusiastic meeting at Invercargill last night and received a vote of thanks and confidence in the Government. The Hon. Mr Herdman spoke at Methven and received a similar compliment. Don’t forget, J. M, Kelly has the goods you want at the price you can afford to pay. Try him with your next order.

Our goods are the best, our prices are the lowest, our trade is the most extensive. Satisfaction guaranteed, Thomas Rimmer.

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