LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1265, 30 June 1914, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A euchre party and dance, in aid of the funds of ladies hockey club, will be held in the Masonic Hall on Monday evening next. The price of admissian is 2s and an enjoyable time is promised all who attend.

It was decided at last night’s Council meeting, on the motion of Cr Wbibley, seconded by Cr Kempster, that the Town Clerk be appointed to represent the Council at the Municipal Conference at Wellington on July 14, 1914, owing to the Mayor being unable to be present. An application for a donation of £5 towards the cost of asphalting the footpath from the school gate to the main entrance, was made by the local school committee at last night’s Borough Council meeting. It was pointed out that the donation was asked for in lieu of metal taken by the Council from the old school site.—The donation was made as requested on the motion of Crs. Chrystall aud Speirs.

A special general meeting of the ladies hockey club was held last night. It was decided to retire from the Horowhenua competition on account of the expense of travelling. The club then split up into two teams so that with the addition of a school team the players will be able to run a local competition. Miss H. Cook is captain aud Miss Wanklyn vicecaptain of one team, and Miss Hodgson is captain with M’ss Bryant vice of the other. Matches will be commenced on the racecourse on Wednesday week.

At last night’s Council meeting a letter was read from Mr Peter Robinson asking what was the lowest price the Council would accept for the use of the Coronation Hall for the purpose of holding a concert and dance in aid of the Matakarapa Meeting House fund. —On the motion of Crs. Speirs and Chrystall it was decided to communicate with Mr Robinson advising that the price would be Says the Eeviu Chronicle:— “A farmer who was carrying a parcel from one ot the city houses was accosted the other day by a local storekeeper Why don’t you buy your goods from me ? I could have saved the freight and besides you would have beeu patrouisiug a home store which helps to pay the taxes and builds up this township and district.” With characteristic frankness the farmer asked Why don’t you patronise your local paper and advertise? I read it, and didn’t know you had the goods I have here, nor did I ever see your name in the paper inviting one to come to your store.”

It is quality that makes a bargain. This will be found in every pair of boots or shoes purchased at Better 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,*

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

We are showing a splendid line of ladies “Equity” shoes, guaranteed quality, latest style. Betty’s Boot Emporium.*

Maudie pouted much at Bertie, To his great surprise; P’raps she’d heard of him and Gertie,

Swapping gladsome eyes ; But the thing that did upset her, Made her glum and dour : Was that Bert had dared forget her, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. 4

Protect baby from the dust of the street and the winter draughts by getting him one of Walker and Furrie’s go-carts or prams. Twentyeight designs to select from with delivery guaranteed within twenty four hours.*

For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, 1/6, 2/6.

On Thursday evening next, at the Salvation Army Hall, Adjutant Macauley, from headquarters, will conduct a special meeting to which the public is cordially invited to attend.

The order banishing intoxicant ls from the United States Navy operates on July ist. the “wet” days draw to a close speculation increases as to how the decree will be accepted. Under the new regime officers are not allowed to have liquor aboard ships or on any naval reserve.

At Dunedin the hearing of the charge against Eeo Boranoff, alias Arnold Copland, alias Albert Bernstein, ot being an idle and disorderly person having insufficient visible means of support, was continued. The case was dismissed.

There were present at the special meeting of the Borough Council last night : The Mayor (Mr G. H. Stiles) andCrs. Coley, Whibley, Kempster. Read, Henderson, Chrystall and Speirs. An apology for absence was received from Cr Freeman and Cr Barber was granted a further month’s leave of absence.

Reuter’s Vienna correspondent states that the Archduke Francis Ferdinand, heir-presumptive to the Austrian Throne, and his wife have been assassinated at Serajevo, the capital ot Bosnia, the territory which Austria annexed from Servia. The crime was committed by a Servian student iS years of age. Messrs Buglass and Munro, notify by advertisement that they have decided to establish a regular motor service, as from July ist between Foxton and Shannon. The car will leave Foxton at 6.45 a.m. and 2.30 p.m., leaving Shannon after the arrival of up train at 10.45 a - m - and 8.15 p.m. The lares are single 3s, return ss. A feature of last night’s conversazione was the singing of Miss Olga Nicholson, who made her first appearance before a Foxton audience. She possesses a rich soprano voice. Her natural manner, devoid of the least trace of affectation and a clear enunciation, was indeed refreshing. The splendid reception accorded her was well merited.

A very pleasing ceremony took place in the Mayor’s room at the Council Chambers this morning, when a number of citizens assembled to make a presentation to Mr and Mrs Chas. Collins and bid them farewell. In the unavoidable absence of the Mayor, Mr Hornblow was asked to preside. He stated that Mr Collins had kept his departure so quiet that it was not known until yesterday morning that he intended to leave Foxton to-morrow. Several citizens deedied that they could not allow him to depart without a word of farewell and something tangible as a token of their esteem. The list was closed and the presentations purchased before an opportunity was afforded the general public of joining in, and there would be keen disappointment expressed by a large number of people when the facts became known. Mr Hornblow referred to the fact that Mr Collins, like his respected mother, was a native of the town. He referred to Mr Collins’ genial and unassuming manner and uprightness of character in business and private life, and wished Mr and Mrs Collins on behalf of those present, prosperity in their new home. He then handed Mr Collins a travelling rug and Mrs Collins a set of silver-mounted cut glass toilet requisites. Messrs Perreau and Bullard also endorsed the previous speaker’s remarks. Mr Collins suitably responded on behalf of himself and wife. Mr and Mrs Collins leave Foxton to-morrow for Te Rehunga, Hawke’s Bay, where they intend to settle on a dairy farm.

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. Rhtter Bros, sell boots which they guarantee will keep the wet out. An inspection is invited. Prices to suit all pockets.* Golden Bee Jam made by Kirkpatrick’s 3 tins for I/- at J. M. Kellv’s*

Wanted—The people of Foxton and the surrounding districts to know that A. de Luen, tailor, of Palmerston North, will call on anyone with upon the receipt of a postcard. Costumes from £4 4S, Suits from 10s.*