LOCAL AND GENERAL.
Owing to the spell of dry weather, the roads throughout the district are being badly cut up. The ordinary meeting of the local School Committee will be held this evening, at 7.30 o’clock. A committee meeting of the local Horticultural Society will be held to-morrow evening, at 7.30 o’clock. The trophy for the most points obtained at the recent Bulb Show was won by Mrs GalUnd, of Moutoa, with Mr Rockel, of Carnarvon, runner-up. Perreau's dare scones are a very popular dish for afternoon tea. Fresh daily.* Now is the time. If you are contemplating a change, try Thomas Riramer. For Children’s Hacking Cough at night, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, 1/6. 2/6. Our bacon is from selected country-fed pigs and is specially cured for our trade. Walker and Fume.*
The English Press Bureau officially deny that Russian troops arrived in Great Britain or that they are assisting the Allies in France and Belgium, The annual general meeting of the Foxton Cricket Club will be held in the Herai.d office this evening at 7.30 o’clock. All interested in the game are ea: nestly requested to be present. A number of local people proceeded to Palmersluu on Tuesday night to hear Harry Lauder, the famous Scotch comedian. They were delighted with the entertainment. A large number of people were unable to gain admission. The annual' meeting of the Foxton Bowling Club will be held in the Town Hall supper room at 8 o’clock to-morrow evening. Business: Report and balancesheet, election of officers and general. A welcome social, under the auspices of All Saints Ladies Guild, will be tendered to the Rev. and Mrs Raine in All Saints Sunday School on Monday evening next. A musical programme will be submitted. The induction of the Rev, W. Raine, as vicar of All Saints, Foxton, took place on Tuesday night. The induction service was carried out by the Lord Bishop of Wellington, who preached a most eloquent sermon to a good congregation.
The thoroughbred horse given by Mr J. H. Robinson to his son Roy, when he volunteered for the Expeditionary Force, was accidentally injured at the Awapuni camp. The Detence authorities paid Mr Robinson for the animal, which he has donated to the Patriotic Fund.
A good house patronised the Municipal Pictures last night, and the audience, by their applause, t' owed their appreciation of the big programme which included «uch great attracters as “The Student of Prague” and “The Wreck.” Opinions differ as to which star was most popular. Mr George Seifert of Palmerston North has offered Barry and expenses and half the steamboat receipts for a match with Paddon at Wanganui, in February, the match to be for ,£SOO a-side, Arnst has decided not to visit England to meet Barry, but if Barry will come to Sydney a sweepstake of will probably be arranged. The Queen of the South from Wellington with a cargo of general merchandise, crossed the bar this morning but stuck at Robinson’s bend. It is anticipated she will get off on to-night’s tide. The Wootton from Eyttelton with produce arrived off the bar this morning, but there was not sufficient water for her to cross and she was ordered on to Wanganui.
We acknowledge from the Dresden Piano Co. a song of the British Empire, entitled, “The Empire of the Sea.” The words are by the well-known New Zealand journalist, J, Eiddell Kelly, and the music by W. McLaughlin. The words and setting should bring this song iuto great popularity. The song should be sung in every school throughout the Dominion. Copies may be procured from the Dresden Co.
It is reported that a social war is being waged in a certain town. It appears that the “upper set” decided to have two days at home, one for the exclusives and the other for the “second grade.” This led to a rupture and the war was carried into church and other functions. The antecedants of society leaders were unearthed and disseminated broadcast. The common or garden variety of folk are reported to be enjoying the fun immensely. There was a moderate attendance at “The Royal” on Tuesday evening, the star film being by the well-known Vitagraph Company, entitled “The Wreck.” The programme was of a highly interesting nature and was received with great enthusiasm by those present. Last night another first-class programme was screened, the star picture, “Brothers at War,” being a magnificent drama of the American Civil War by the A.K. Company. It was one of those stirring stories of strife between northerners and southerners, with a human tale of love running through it which appealed to all present. The programme on the whole was a most entertaining one and quite up to the usual high standard maintained at “The Royal.” One of the most up-to date and informative books in reference to the present war comes to hand from Messrs Whitcombe and Tombs. It is entitled, “The Conflagration in Europe,” and gives interesting details of the Western frontier, armies, railways, roads, military difficulties, historical and statistical information. The illustrations and diagrams will be keenly appreciated by students of this, the world’s greatest war, and will enable them to follow the campaign with greater accuracy. The price of the book is is 6d, and we recommend it to our readers. The book is written by E. Luton Carter, M.A., of Christ’s College. Please read Thomas Rimmer’s advertisement in this issue. It will interest you. A well assorted supply of English and colonial confectionery at Perreau's.* “NAZOL” is not a cure-all. But in relieving and removing _ colds, coughs, and bronchial affections it does the job thoroughly. No halfmeasures with Nazol. It relieves. Bottle of 6o doses, 1/6. The famous Roslvn Writing Pads obtainable from all stationers and storekeepers at 6d and is each/
Constable Woods is in a private hospital in Wellington for the purpose of undergoing- an operation.
Owing to the indisposition of the leader of the Opposition (Sir Joseph Ward), the party leaders of the House could not confer yesterday regarding the date of the elections.
An elderly man named William luackcisey, a resident of Seddon, was killed near Fclcrus Bridge by being thrown from his trap, his neck being broken. The Prime Minister states that the Government has made arrangements which will tide the kauri gum industry over the present crisis arising out of the war. As far as possible employment will be afforded to men on the gumfields in need of work, and if there are no buyers for the gum the Government will make advances of a proportion of the value and store the gum until matters return to tner normal position. At Greyraouth yesterday Mr Justice Hosking delivered judgment in the case of the Greymoulh Wharf Labourers’ Industrial Union of Workers (the old union), which made application to the Court to determine certain questions under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, shipping companies and the Greymouth Port Watersiders’ Union (the new union), being cited as defendants. His Honour dismissed the case, with ten guineas disbursements to the shipping companies and the new union. Mr O’Regan appeared lor the plaintiff union, Mr Hannan for the shipping companies and Mr Kitchingham for the defendant union.
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 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 convinced that we can give you better value for your money than any other store in town, ihoraas Rimmer. A real friend to little sufferers from coughs and colds, sore throats and chests, is “NAZOL.” This safe and gentle remedy is pleasant to take, and quickly eases. Every mother should keep a bottle handy. On page 3 Walker and Furrie tell of some reasons why they get the trade of the most disciiminating people.*
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1298, 17 September 1914, Page 2
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