LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1300, 22 September 1914, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A resident informs us that the present is the driest season for this time of the year that he has experienced during a residence ot over thirty years in the locality. The Queen of the South from Wellington, with a general cargo, is due to-morrow and the Awahou with coal from Westport, is expected on Thursday. Bicycle thieving is again occurring in Palmerston and during the past few days several cyclists have lost their machines, says the Standard. It is quality that makes a bargain. This will be found in every pair of boots or shoes purchased at Rrttrr Bros. Radies, call and see the special line of 6dong welted sole shoes from 13s str. Boots and shoes of ah 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. Thomas Rimmer,

Mr R. H. Nimmo’s flaxmill at Moutoa recommenced operations yesterday. Schools in this district reassembled yesterday alter a week’s holiday.

Local business people report that business is improving and the outlook is brighter. Several boys will appear before the Magistrate on Friday to answer charges of doing wilful damage to property by stone throwing, etc.

Rowing for the New South Wales sculling championship of ,£IOO a-side, Towns beat Ripley on Saturday by two lengths.

Mr A. M. Wright has re-com-menced training in Foxton, his stables being situate in Union St., and has in work at present Lady Laddo and Piermont,

The local tennis club opens its season to-morrow at 3.30 o’clock. The number of new members already enrolled points to a strong season and an early closing of membership.

An ex-prisoner named John Black was sentenced at Wellington on Saturday to three mouths imprisonment for secreting tobacco for a prisoner undergoing sentence. Mrs Galland, of Moutoa, was a successful exhibitor at the Bulb Show held at Palmerston North on Saturday, securing six firsts and three second prizes. The entries were not numerous in the various classes this \ear. Constable Woods underwent a critical operation in a private hospital at Wellington on Friday uigbt and, according to latest reports, is making as satisfactory progress as can be expected under the circumstances.

During the past few days the price of hemp has declined, the quotations yesterday being ios per ton for “good fair” and £l6 15s per ton for “high point lair.” The price ruling last week for “good fair” was ,£lB ins at which some sales were made.

Postage rates from New Zealand on all matter (including parcels) for Samoan territory, recently in possession of Germany, are now the same as for inland, except for letters. Tetters will remain at one penny per ounce meantime.

The Rev, Mr Russell will conduct a men’s meeting, under the auspices of the local C.E.M.S., in All Saints Schoolroom this evening at 8 o’clock. The meeting will be preceded by a short short service in the Church at 7.30 p.m. A cordial Invitation is extended to men to atttend the meetings.

It was mentioned in the report of a committee meeting of the local Horticultural Society, that only one complaint had been made against the judging by an exhibitor at the Bulb Show. The complaint, of course, did not refer to the good services rendered by the hall caretaker, whose assistance was much appreciated by the committee. On Tuesday and Wednesday evenings next, 29th and 30th iusts., the Salvation Army will hold an Indian Fair in the Masonic Hall. The fair will be opened by the Mayor. The sale ot work is in aid of the self-denial fund. Tickets of admission, 6d each, may be obtained from local members.

The long spell of dry weather experienced is interfering to some extent with the shipping at the local port. Owing to the small volume of water in the river, vessels are experiencing difficulty in making the wharf, and one vessel was recently ordered on to Wanganui ou account of there beiug insufficient water in the river.

A final reminder is given of the social and dance organised by the local natives in aid of patriotic fund, which is to be held in the Coronation Hall this evening. At intervals poi dances, hakas, etc., will be given, each item being fully explained before being performed by the natives. Short patriotic speeches will be delivered fay Mr Tuite McDonald and other natives. The prices of admission are, gentlemen as, ladies is 6d. We are in receipt of a patriotic song, written and composed by a 14-year old girl, in the person of Miss Joye Eggers, a talented daughter of Mr and Mrs W, F. Eggers, of South Wellington. It is entitled “England’s Watching!” The words have a spirited setting and the Hit ot the chorus should make it very popular. This young lady has unusual talent, for, though still at school, she has already written playlets which have been duced in Wellington. She has composed music previovsly, and has won literary prizes in open competition. “England’s Watching ! ” has been printed, and should sell well at the modest is 6d charged for it. Snifl, sniff! —isn’t that cold a nuisance? Why didn’t you think of “NAZOL” ? It would have cleared out the cold in no time. Get a bottle NOW and see how quickly Nazol acts. 22 A well assorted supply of English and colonial confectionery at Perreau’s.* 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.* That hard, racking cough can be eased by “NAZOL.” Thousands have proved the soothing, curative properties 01 this scientific preparation. Bottle containing sixty doses costs 1/6. 22 On page 3 Walker and Furrie tell of some reasons why they get the trade of the most disairainating people.*

A competent tidy girl is adver Used- for.

A rubber tyred dog cart is advertised for sale cheap. The restriction limiting withdrawals from the Post Office Savings Bank to £2 has been removed. Monday next is Dominion Day. As far as the local business people are concerned no holiday will be observed.

It is notified by advertisement elsewhere in this issue that the business until recently carried on by Messrs W. Ross and Son, Ltd., and The Ora Flaxmilling Co., will in future be conducted under the style of The Foxton Cordage and Flaxmilling Company, Ltd.

Last week’s Mercantile Gazette contains the following particulars of a local company recently registered : Foxton Cordage and Flaxmilling Co., Ltd. Regd. as a private company Sept. 14. Capital; £9600 divided into 96 shares of ,£IOO each. Subscribers : A. Ross, A. W. Pearson, G. H. Stiles, G. Rough (all of Foxton) 24 shares each. Objects; To acquire as a going concern the business of Ora Flaxmilling Co. carried on in Foxton under the style of A. Ross, A. W. Pearson G. H. Stiles and G, Rough in partnership, and including the business of rope, twine, hemp and cordage manufacturers. “Judith of Bethulia,” produced at a cost exceeding that of any other motion picture, was screened at the Royal last evening before a large and very appreciative audience. It is indeed a wonderful picture and most realistic from first to last. Among the striking scenes are those showing the battle outside the city, the assaults on the massive walls and the scenes of famine within. Strictest attention to detail in costumes, weapons, customs of the people and correct scenic background are manifest throughout. The picture will be screened again tonight and those who were not present last night should not miss this last opportunity. One of the reasons advanced by Denniston miners for their refusal to work on pay Saturdays, when coal was so greatly wanted by the Admiralty, was an alleged refusal of the Westport Coal Company to employ an increased number of men. In a statement read by Mr H. W. Hudson at the Patriotic League’s meeting last week, the Coal Company’s manager, Mr C. G. Curtis, wrote : —“The Company would only be too glad to secure more men. Denniston mine has been shorthanded for the past year or two, and the Company has been trying lately through the Labour Department to secure more men. Advertisements have also appeared in the various newspapers throughout the Dominion asking tor men. At the present time there are vacancies for about 100 practical miners at the two mines, but few are applying.” Cold in the head, did you say ? Then lose no time in getting “NAZOL.” It is marvellous how rapidly that honest remedy shifts a cold. 60 doses for 1/6. 22 Wanted—The people of Foxton and the surrounding districts to know that A. de Luen, tailor, of Palmerston North, will call on anyone with samples upon the receipt of a postcard. Costumes from £4 4s. Suits from fa 10s.* Now is the time. If you are contemplating a change, try Thomas Rimmer. “Oft in the stilly night” you congh and cough, because you haven’t used “NAZOL.” This wonderful specific attacks the congestion underlying coughs and colds, and never fails to soothe and ease. 1/6 buys 60 doses. 22 Gentlemen! Next time you require a “best hat,” buy the "R. & G.” make—it will style and comfort give you. Apply local drapers.*