LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1322, 10 November 1914, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The borough roads of late have been fairly clean of straying stock and during October only four head was impounded by the borough ranger.

Accounts amounting to ,£561 16s id were passed for payment at last night’s meeting of the Borough Council. The Inspector of Nuisances reported at last night’s Council meeting that the borough was iu a satisfactory condition at present. Mrs J. H. Robinson invites gills of cakes, scones or other donations in money or kind for the refreshment stall at the floral fete. The same to be left at the Herald office. * There were present at the monthly meeting ot the Borough Council held last night: The Mayor (Mr G. H. Stiles) and Crs. Coley, Whibley, Kempster, Freeman, Speirs, Cbrystall, Barber, Henderson and Read.

Mis J. W. Robinson will be pleased to receive gifts iu the nature of jams, pickles, sauces, fruits and vegetables for the produce stall, at the forthcoming floral fete in aid of the Belgian Pund.*

On the fourth page is published the manifesto of the present Government, issued by the Prime Minister. We recommend its careful perusal to our readers.

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.* 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.*

The Queen of the South arrived this afternoon from Wellington with a cargo of general merchandise.

Ice cream can be obtained daily at Mr M. E. Perreau’s. The quality and flavour of same is firstrate, and in this connection we can speak with authority as the staff, thanks to Mr Perreau’s thoughtfulness, sampled it this morning. Mr Ern. Huntley has kinclvof 1 * fared to photograph certain iuclcents connected with the forthcoming floral carnival and to reproduce them in post card form for sale to the public, the net proceeds to be donated to the Belgium Fund.

To morrow the local bowling club’s “crack 1 ' rink, comprised of Messrs D. Whibley, F. Woods, T. Riromer and Dr Kerr-Hislop, will visit Otaki and endeavour to wrest the Dixon Cup from the present holders. The Foxton players will leave by motor car punctually at i o’clock. In connection with the Floral Fete in aid of the Belgian Fund, Mr G. T. Woodroofe has donated a sheep as a prize for a guessing oompetion. The sheep will be on view at Mr Woodroofe’s shop on Friday and Saturday next, and the competition will close at 7 o’clock on Saturday night. Guesses are sixpence each. At last uighCs Council meeting two lenders were received for the lease of the cemetery reserve.—lt was decided on the motion of Cr Speirs, seconded by Cr Chrystall, that the tenders received be not accepted and that the Town Clerk be empowered to let same for a term of ten years at a rental of per annum.

There was a good attendance at the Municipal Pictures on Saturday eveniug to witness the screening of a good and varied programme. The star drama “ Votes for Women,” was a most up-to dale play and at times caused much merriment and laughter. The other items of the programme were equally as good, aud were all well received.

One of the chief features at the forthcoming Carnival procession ou Wednesday, ißth inst., will be the enthroned Juvenile Carnival Queen aud maids in waiting enthroned on a decorated two horse lorry. Mr Kelly has undertaken to provide tbe lorry and arrange the tableau. Mrs Greig has kindly offered to provide the queen’s robe.

It was decided at last night,s meeting of the Borough Council, on the motion of Crs Whibley aud Kempster, that the manager of the rope works he notified that they are committing a breach of the by laws by lighting fires in the open in the borough, also notified to lower pipes through their pro perty, and fence drain as agreed.

Mr W. H. Salleck, Whittaker St,, notifies that he is prepared to undertake the manufacture of all classes of furniture. Furniture repairs, cabinetmaking and pieflire framing a speciality. He guarantees first-class workmanship aud his prices are equally as cheap a; elsewhere and those who entrust their work to him thus save freight. Kuquirles left at Mrs Parlies’ shop will receive prompt attention.

Another excellent programme was screened at “The Royal 1 ' to an appreciative audience last night. The main attraction was the great special star feature, “A Celebrated Case, 11 by the famous Kalem Co. The lengthy picture was particularly well shown and was indeed a truly magnificient, quaint and masterful play which absorbs one’s interest from start to finish. The acting was beautiful and some of the scenes depicted, especially the battle of I'ontenoy, were very picturesque and indeed a work of art iu kiuematography. At the conclusion the audience showed their appreciation by giving it loud applause. The other items were of equal merit with the “star” and on the whole a most interesting and entertaining programme was submitted and greatly enjoyed by those present. The programme will be repeated to night.

We direct special attention to the fact that nominatiors 0! wee lassies of 10 years and under as candidates for Carnival Juvenile Queen, close with Mr Alf. Fraser, at bis office to-morrow (Wednesday) at 12 noon. Nominations are free. In order to save misapprehension the committee wish it to be clearly understood that the names of all nominated candidates will be written on separate pieces of paper and placed iu a box, and the first five drawn by a committee of ladies will be the candidates lor the final honour.

For a few days only, balance of stock to be almost given away. See advertisement. P. Wollerman, opposite Town Hall.*

We have a fine 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.

We are showing a splendid line of ladies “Equity” shoes, guaranteed quality, latest style. Betty’s Boot Emporium.* 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. Onlv 6d each from local dealers.* Our bacon is from selected country-fed pigs and is specially cured for our trade. Walker and Furrie.*

The two best selling lines in Foxton : Yeast cakes 6d, Preservene soap 4d per bar. Try them. Thos. Rimmer.

An important committee meeting of the local Horticultural Society will be held at 7 30 this evening. It is important that every m-mber should be in attendance.

Tbe Methodist Sabbath School children are rehearsing their anniversary hymns, under the able cohductorsbip of Mr R. T. Betty" When the affair comes off, the public may rely upon a musical treat.

The provisional unnumbered supplementary roll for this constituency has been printed, and may be inspected at this office, tbe local post office, and Mesdam.es Henderson and Cunninghame’s shop. Tbe final supplementary roll will be printed as soon as the writs are issued. Here is an American slander on fashion :—A scarecrow ot the ordinary type placed in Mr Howard Wilson's cornfields at Marmette, Wisconsin, having failed to frighten the birds, was replaced by a feminine figure with a lownecked blouse, slit skirt, and plumed hat. Crows have ceased to haunt the locality. In the course of his political speech the other evening at Wakanui, Mr G. Sheat, the Reform candidate for Selwyn, professed that be was able to calculate to wilhin a bushel or two what the harvest was likely to turn out, and he claimed that on one occasion he had guessed correctly the average yield in Canterbury. He predicted that the wheat crops in Ashburton this year would not yield above an average of 20 bushels to the acre. We are informed that a number of people would not contribute to the local Patriotic Fund because they objected to their names appearing in the newspaper. Such shrinking modesty is truly marvellous, and we may be pardoned for adding, too transparent. The smallest donations to any of the funds, if prompted by the right spirit, would come along in any case, and the donors’ names need not appear unless specified. The’ gifts could be credited to any non-de-plume. It was decided at last night’s Council meeting on the motion ot the Mayor, seconded by Cr Barber, that the ladies committee in connection with the Floral Fete in aid of the Belgian Relief Fund, be granted the free use of the Coronation Hall on Wednesday, November 18th, and that the net profit of the picture entertainment on that evening be handed over to the c mimittee.

The famous Roslvn Writing Pads obtainable from all stationers and storekeepers at fid and is each/

We are.selling : Wheat 6;’fi, barley 4 6, oats 3/0, cracked peas (splendid fowl feed) 5;9 per bushel. All goods delivered. Thomas Rimmer. For cash we sell: Best factory butter (Defiance) l/r per lb., 2lbs for 2/1; prime eating potatoes, 5/-; 2 tins “Highlander” milk, lid. All goods delivered. Thomas Rimmer. For Children’s Hacking Cough at night, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. 1/6. 2 16.