LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1323, 12 November 1914, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Recently Mr Walsh planted the flower beds in the triangle with tender annuals. On Sunday some vandal trod on the plots and uprooted the growing plants. Steps should be taken by the local authority to prevent horse play of this nature in future.

Through a gig capsizing at Kaitangata (Dunedin) on Sunday afternoon a young man named Joseph Smith lost his life. Deceased, accompanied by two other young men, was driving down a steep road when the reins snapped. The horse became unmanageable, and horse and trap went over a bank. Smith was killed instantly, but the others were uninjured.

Master Horace Read has donated two model buildings to the Floral Fete Committee to be sold and the proceeds handed to the Belgium Fund. One is a model of a two-storeyed house with verandah and balcony, and the other a model of a small church with bell-tower, etc. The models are splendidly finished and should realise a quick sale. The models will be on view in Messrs Walker and Furrie’s window.

For Cash at Kelly’s: 61bs. sago for I/-, 61bs. tapioco for if-. We are showing a splendid line of ladies “Equity” shoes, guaranteed quality, 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 local Tenuis Club intend to entertain Mr and Mrs Phillips at a social function in the Masonic Hall at an early date. A very enjoyable afternoon was spent at Mrs Parkes residence yesterday afternoon by the Presbyterian Ladies Guild.

Nominations for the local tennis club’s competitions for the trophies presented by Messrs Fraser and Furrie, close to day. A meeting of the combined Carnival committees will be held in All Saints’ schoolroom at 7.30 this evening. Mr B. R. Gardener, Liberal candidate for the Otaki Electorate, will address the electors in the Coronation Hall on Tuesday evening next, at 7.45 o’clock. Mrs J. H. Robinson invites gifts 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.*

Mr F. Gabitles, draper, has a quantity of small flags for sale, the proceeds from which he has kindly offered to the Carnival for the Belgium Relief Fund. Therefore, be patriotic and buy a flag. The Queen of the South Is still at the wharf, having been unable to sail on account of the unfavourable weather conditions. She will sail for Wellington as soon as the weather conditions are favourable.

Mis J. W. Robinsou will be pleased to! receive gifts lu the nature of jams, pickles, sauces, fruits aud vegetables for the produce stall, at the forthcoming floral fete in aid of the Belgian bund.*

A Parliamentary candidate at Auckland was asked, “ Would you be in favour of giving the Kaiser a free ticket to the South Pole?” He replied, “Well, I shouldn’t object to it; but I'd prefer to give him a ticket to a much warmer place." Some voting papers for the juvenile carnival queen were left for sale at the local Chinese store. A wag got hold of them, aud wrote the name of a certain candidate on each paper, John is now forced to sell the papers in the interest of the candidate whose uame appears on the papers.

A dance is to be held in the ’ Masonic Hall to-morrow night, the proceeds from which will be used to buy votes for the Sports Candidate (Miss Isie Patterson). The charges for admission are gents is 6d, ladies is. Cards will be provided for non-dancers, and an enjoyable time is promised all who attend. A long-telt 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. Rbttbr Bros, sell boots which they guarantee will keep the wet out. An inspecliou is invited. Prices to suit all pockets.* English Hake (dried fish), I/- per lb. Walker & Fame.

For furniture we can give you a quote for cash that will open your eyes. An absolute saving of onelurd the cost seems good doesn’t it ? An enquiry costs you nothing Walker and Fame.* 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 everytime.*

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