LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1330, 28 November 1914, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The yueen of the South, with general from Wellington arrived this morning. Weather permitting she t will sail again to-night for Wellington. A very nice rose bowl presented by Mr F. W. Gardes for competition among the croquet players, is at present on view in Mr Heasman’s shop window. The attendance shield at the local State school was won this week by Standard VI., with an average attendance of too per cent.

Mounsey and Co. will offer for sale the whole of Mr K. Alexander’s new household furniture and effects on Monday, at the residence, Avenue Road, commencing at 1 p.m. The dwelling is well furnished throughout with every description of household furnitme.

The Reform Party, said Mr Herries at Tauranga, was a solid party, while the other side was a fortuitous concourse of atoms. The well-disciplined and compact party would wiu every time in Parliament, and get its measures passed. The Mirauui flaxmill, which recently closed down owing to the poor price ruling for hemp, has recommenced operations. One of the Papakiri mills which has been closed since the outbreak of war will, on account of the better price being offered for hemp, re-open on Monday. The maypole dance was much appreciated at the show. The dancers acquitted themselves famously on Thursday night, and they were heartily applauded. Owing to the absence of the supervisor (Mr Burgess) last night, there was a little mix-up, and the dance was not so effective as the previous performance. The Borough Band lent valuable assistance to the recent show. The stirring marches played in the streets were very favourably commented upon by townspeople. The baud of late has shown marked improvement and periodical open-air performances would have a very enlivening effect upon the people. The hat-trimming competition at the flower show on Thursday night created much interest and amusement- Some of the shapes were very old-fashioned, and the trimmers had to exercise considerable skill and deftness in making them look artistic. The results showed a variety of style. Mr W. Nye was awarded first prize in the male section, and Miss Jenks and Miss Cook’s effort had to be decided by the toss of a coin, which headed in favour of Miss Jenks. Some interesting particulars of the early life of the late Mrs J. E. Perrin have been supplied to the Palmerston Standard by Mrs G. M. Snelson, of Palmerston. From 1868 to 1871, Mrs Perrin, then Miss Matilda Montgomery, was living with Mrs Snelson, in Wellington. In the latter year, on the death of her son, Mrs Snelson decided to remove to the Manawatu. Mrs Perrin accompanied her, and they travelled by way of Foxton, the passage being made in the Go-ahead, a vessel well known to the early settlers of Foxton. The party, after arrival at the sea port, left on their journey up the Manawatu, being accompanied by Mr W. Barnett (now of Rotorua district, but in the early days a settler on the banks of the Manawatu, near Moutoa), and several Maoris. The trip was made in three days, at a cost of £ lO. The late Mrs Perrin was with Mrs Snelson for nine years, and had the distinction of being the only single girl for a considerable time living between Rangitikei and Boxton. The oldestablished building firm of Meyrick, Perrin and Oakley came here with Mr Snelson, and sledged the framework of the first building built in Palmerston, where the Commercial Hotel now is. They brought up cases of galvanised iron, and the building housed the first store and post office here, Mr Snelson conducting it. Mr Snelson also officiated as registrar of births, deaths, and marriages.

Our bacon is from selected country-fed pigs and is specially cured for onr trade. Walker and Fume.*

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.* 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.*

At J. M. Kelly’s: Fresh Dairy Butter I Id. per lb., 2lb. for i/9, for Cash.

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 £4 10s.* Perreau’s assorted fruit p'es are delicious. Try them.*

A really excellent programme of pictures will be screened at the Royal to-night, On Monday night another tip-lop programme will be submitted, which includes a great war picture.

The services in the Presbyterian Church to-morrow will be conducted morning and evening by the Minister, Rev.iJ. M. Thomson, M.A. The children will also receive their portion as usual from Pilgrim’s Progress. The Indies’ Guild of All Saints’ Church is holding a gift tea at the vicarage on Wednesday next. The gifts are towards a garden party which will be held next ■ February. All members of the church and friends are invited. The services in All Saints’ Church to morrow (Advent Sunday) will be at .S a.m., 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. All offertories throughout the day are for the diocesan pension fund. On Monday next, St. Andrew’s Day, services will be held at x 0.30 a.m. (Holy Communion), and 7.30 p.m, (Intercessions for Foreign Missions). The anniversary services in connection with the Methodist Sunday School will be held tomorrow. The preacher for the day will be the Rev. W, G. Maslin- The children for some time past, under the able leadership of Mr T. Betty, have been diligently practising their hymns, which promise to be rendered in perfect style. The service In the afternoon will be principally choral and parent and friends are invited to attend. The social in connection with the anniversary will be held in the Masonic Had ou Monday evening the 20th inat. The children will then render a large number of items of special excellence. During the evening the prizes will be distributed to the children and refreshments will be dispensed. Farmers and flaxmill employees are recommended our new special waterproof boots. We guarantee them. R. T, Betty,*

For Influenza take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Never fails, 1/6, 2/6.

On page 3 Walker and Furrie tell of some reasons v/hy they get the trade of the most disci iminating people.* 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.*