LOCAL AND GENERAL.
A public holiday will be observed locally to morrow (People’s Day at the Palmerston Show). In the art and fancy needlework section at the Palmerston North Show, Mrs E. Healey was awarded very highly commended for tea cosy, and second for infant’s woollen jacket, crochet. A Feilding girl holds a ticket in Tatt’s sweep on the second horse tor the Melbourne Cup, run on Tuesday. This was her first speculation and the prize is says the Feilding Star. Ask for the famous “Roslyn” Writing Pad every time. Contains 100 sheets fine bank paper, with artistic picture of New Zealand’s wonderland (Rotorua), including photo of a charming Native girl. Only fid each from local dealers.* Perreau’s dare scones are a very popular dish for afternoon tea. Fresh daily.*
The oldest driver (retired), who ran a loco, in New Zealand, Mr James Hobau, of Christchurch, passed away recently at his home in Madras street, at the ripe age of 84 years.
Ladies are reminded of the meeting to be held in the Town Hall supper room on Saturday afternoon next, for the purpose of discussing ways and means of assisting the Belgian relief fund. We are informed by the Town Clerk that this year a large number of ratepayers will be sued for their rates. Most of these have had three separate notices, but have not considered it necessary to prevent their names being handed to the borough solicitor.
One thousand four hundred and twenty-two gallons of Bergers’ paint arrived per steamer at Foxton on Tuesday, and was railed for Palmerston North to the agents, Messrs Clark and Thomp-, son. There will not be any increase in the price of these celebrated paints.* The public will be glad to know that at the Allies’ Relief Tea Rooms at the Palmerston Show to-morrow that they are being run for the Belgian Fund. The counter lunch will be carried out on the same lines as the railway refreshment rooms, that is, cup of tea and sandwich or cake for 6d. In the tea rooms a sit down tea will be given at is. Mr K. G. Phillips, who for nearly eight years has officiated as local manager for the New Zealand Shipping Co,, has received intimation of bis transfer to the head office at Christchurch. Mr Phillips will take his departure in about a fortnight’s time. Mr and Mrs Phillips’ many friends will regret their departure, for they have taken a keen interest in local social affairs. Mr Preston, of Wellington, is to succeed Mr Phillips. Foxtou State school pupils were successful iu the schools division at the Palmerston North Show, honours being gained iu the
following classes : Mapping, Standards 111. and IV'., Fred. Walton, William Signal, Darcy Bali, merit cards ; Moritz Maudl, commended. Mapping, Standards V. and VI., Darcy Robinson, merit card ; Roy Rimmer, commended. Brushwork, pupils over 14, flower design, Stella Barber, James Owen, and Vincent Burr, merit cards.
An excellent programme was screened at “The Royal’’ last night to an appreciative audience. The star feature was one of the well-
known Kalem’s Anglo-Indian productions entitled, “A Million in Jewels,” showing the gorgeous palaces of the Fast in all their magnificence. It was an exceedingly well-mounted play with a tender tale of love running through it and kept the audience deeply interested from start to finish. Another film of great interest was the last momentous happenings in the *'VVell-Carpentier Fight.” It gave a clear and vivid idea’ of the Frenchman’s skill in which he sensationally kuocked-out Wells in the short time ot i minute 15 seconds. A very picturesque view 0! the city of Denver, in the State of Colorado, and an excellent Gaumont coloured scenic, “Across the French Jura,” showing a brilliant picturing of the renowned mountains, was also shown and much appreciated. The other pictures were of the usual high standard that is maintained ; at “The Royal.”
Some months ago Messrs Clark and Thompson, Palmerston North, on behalf of Messrs Berger Bros., paint manufacturers, offered prizes to Standard VI. pupils in the schools in and around Palmerston North for the best essays on “Paint and its uses,” six essays to be furnished by the girls and boys respectively. The essays were judged by a committee set up in Sydney. The boys of Boxton State school, with a score ot only a fraction less than the possible number of points, were successful in winning the boys’ prize, a serviceable cricket set, while the girls were only two points behind the winners—Terrace End school, Palmerston N. Mr Clark yesterday visited Foxton, and awarded the prize won. He congratulated the school on the excellence of the essays, and stated that probably another competition would be conducted next year. The headteacher, on behali of the pupils, thanked the donors for the valuable trophy, and said that competitions such as these would do much to stimulate interest in the work, and were most helpful. lu this instance the cricket set bad come at an opportune moment, as the set in use was almost worn out. Cheers for the donors brought a pleasing incident to a close.
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.*
We have a fme assortment of styles in Warner’s Rust-proof Corsets, in order that we may accurately and comfortably fit every woman who comes to our counters for a corset. Foxton Drapers.
A well assorted supply of English and colonial confectionery at Perreau’s.*'
For furniture we can give you a quote for cash that will open your eyes. An absolute saving of onehird the cost seems good doesn’t it ? An enquiry costs you nothing. Walker and Furrie.*
PERREAU’S up-to-date tea rooms pppula ar dace for afternoon tea.*
An advertiser wants to rent a house. Parliament closes to day. It is expected that the elections will be held about December xoth. There was a fair attendance at the local bowling green yesterday alternoon. Afternoon tea was dispensed by Mrs Kerr-Hislop. As to-morrow is to be observed as a public holiday locally, the management of the Royal has decided to run a picture entertainment in the evening. A good programme, and prices as usual.* The bowling match between Foxton (challengers) and Otaki (holders), for the Dixon Cup will Ixe played at Otaki on Wednesday next. The following rink will represent Foxton : —D. Whibley, Woods, Rimmer and Hislop. All gifts for the Allies’ Relief Refreshment Rooms at the Palmerston Show were forwarded this morning: Mrs Greig 10s, Mrs W. Barber cake, Mrs J. W. Stevenson cake, Mrs G. Huntly eggs, Mrs J. Walls cake, Miss Walker eggs, Mrs R. Thompson eggs and Messrs , Walker and Furrte butter and tea. The Waverley is due to-night with coal from Puponga, and she v\ill sail at midday to-morrow for Wellington. The Queen of the South with general from Wellington will arrive to-morrow morning, and will sail again in the evening for Wellington. The Kennedy coal laden from Westport is expected on Saturday. A first-class programme was screened at the Municipal Pictures last night, to a good and appreciative audience. The star drama, “The Golden Beetle,” proved to be one of Cines’ finest picture productions. The, rest of the programme was up to its usual high standard,
Indignation has been caused at Wanganui, through the refusal of the railway authorities to convey parcels of clothing for the Belgian poor, free of charge on the railways as in the case of goods supplied to the Expeditionary Force. Such discrimination is decidedly mean in view of what Belgium has already suffered.
In the students’ wool-classing at the Palmerston Show yesterday, Master Brian Symes, son of Mr Symes, local manager of the Bank of New Zealand, was first with 91 marks, C. C. M’ Donald, Marton, second, with 89; and E. Hankins Palmerston North, third, with 84? Brian Is a student at the Pal merston High school, and this is the second time he has secured the honour, taking lirsi piize last year.
In the art aud technical schools division of the prize list in connection with the Palmerston North Show, the name of Mr George Daniel, of Foxtou, figures prominently, be having been successful in the following classes : Study in still life in colour, second ; study of bead from cast in black and white, first ; studies of animals or birds in black aud white, first; studies of animals or birds in colour, first ; study ol head in black or while, second : study of figure in black aud white, first; study of head in colour, second ; drawing from life of shoulder, arm and hand, showing (4) bones, (2) muscles, aud (3) surface forms, second ; model of
mouth, uose, ear or eve, second. Two little lads, Claude and Rverard Cunuinghame, called upon us this afternoon and handed us 12S 6d towards the Belgium Relief Fund. “We collected this money with our guy,” said one of-the little fellows, “and we want you to send it to the Belgium Fund." We will have pleasure in doing so, and can assure the lads that the pleasure they have themselves sacrificed will add to
the comfort and happiness of
several little homeless Belgium children. We admire the spirit which prompted such a gift, and
the reward of such thoughtfulness may be yielded a hundredfold to the givers. Another little fellow has given us as 6d which he had saved (or Guy Fawkes Day celebrations. Well done, boys ! Messrs Mounsey and Coy., advertise an extraordinary auction sale of 60 motor cylces (value £ 2,000) on Saturday morning, Nov., yth at 10 o'clock sharp, at the premises of The Nonpareil Cycle and Motor Coy. The catalogue includes all well known makes aud horse power. The machines are to be sold absolutely to the highest bidders, and to meet purchasers where necessary easy terms can be arranged. The sale promises to be a splendid opportunity to obtain a really good motor cycle, considering the fact that every machine has been thoroughly overhauled and put in good working order. Intending purchasers wili do well to be early and select the machine before the sale commences.
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 Gbrand evervtime.* For Influenza take W oods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Never fails, l/6, 2/6,
For a few days only, balance of stock to be almost given away. See advertisement. P. Wollerman, opposite Town Hall.* No need to ask your neighbour the best store for saying money. It’s Kelly’s every time.
We are showing a splendid line of ladies “Equity” shoes, guaranteed latest style. Betty’s Boot Emporium.* Our bacon is from ' selected country-fed pigs and is specially cured for our trade. Walker and Fume.*
The Foxton Hoiiicullural Society’s spring show will be held in the Town Hall on Thursday and Friday, 26th and 27th inst. Entries close on the 24111 insts. Intending exhibitors should lose no time in looking up particulars of entries. Catalogues and entry forms can be obtained on application to the secretary. There will be special classes this year for roses and sweet peas and the trophy to be awarded in the former class should attract keen competition. While ploughing on Mr F. Robinson’s property, in the Lady’s Mile this week, a stone adze was brought to the surface. This is the second ancient Maori implement which has been unearthed in this locality since Mr Robinson took up his residence on that portion ot the estate. The adze is made from a slate coloured rock veined'with a black mineral. The rock from which the adze is made is not peculiar to the geology of this district. The locality where the implement was found, Mt. Robinson, was at one time occupied by the Maoris as there are evidences in the neighbourhood of ovens and redoubts. If the adze could only speak, what a wonderful tale it could unfold.
For cash we sell: Best factory butter (Defiance) i/r perlb,, 2lbs for 2/1; prime eating potatoes, 5/-; 2 tins “Highlander” milk, I id. All goods delivered. Thomas Rimmer.
For Children’s Hacking Cough at night, Woods 1 Great Peppermint Cure. 1/6, 2/6.
We are selling: Wheat 6/6, barley 4/6, oats 3/ g, cracked peas (splendid fowl feed) 5/9 per bushel. All goods delivered. Thomas Rimmer.
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