LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1337, 17 December 1914, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Foxton telegraph messengers wish us a Merry Christmas, and a. Happy New Year. We gladly reciprocate the message. Old residents in this district state that they have never experienced such a stormy period as has been experenced in this district during the past two months.

The prize-giving and breakingup festivities in connection with the local State school take place to-morrow, at 2 p.m. Parents and the public are cordially invited to attend.

The children attending the Tokomaru school this year decided to forgo their annual prizes and picnic, and to divert the money to the relief of orphaned, maimed and homeless children of Great Britain and Europe. To this end they have collected a sum a little in excess of ,£4O. The senior girl pupils of the State school entertained a number of their adult friends at afternoon tea yesterday afternoon to celebrate the opening of the school tennis court. The attendance was not large but the girls hospitality was keenly appreciated by those present.

The following ex-pupils of the local State school were among the prize winners at the Paunerstou High School this year Hope Mackie third prize aggregate in Form 111. and second prize in Latin ; Hazel Pearson Form IV., first design drawing ; J. Hornblow Form 111., second in geometrical drawing and second in history ; George Walsh Form 131 b., second in aggregate.

Only one Oppositionist was returned to Parliament along this coast, namely Mr Veitch (Wanganui), representing Labour, The other members returned were Messrs Field (Otaki), Buick (Palmerston), Guthrie (Oroua), Ed. Newman (Rangitikei), Pearcfe (Patea), Hine (Stratford), Wilkinson (Egmont), and Okey (Taranaki). If Mr Massey had to go to the country again, we believe the Reform vote along this coast would be increased. In conversation with a Wardist supporter in this electorate, we were informed that fully threefourths of the Opposition votes were cast for Mr Robertson, not because they agreed with this candidate politically, but for the sake of assisting Sir Joseph Ward to office. He said he, with many others, would not again cast his vote for a Social Democrat if the Liberals would not put up an official candidate. If an agreement bad been entered into, the late election was the end of it, at least so far as he was concerned. It is quality that makes a bargain. This will be found in every pair of boots or shoes purchased at Retter Bros. Ladies, call and see the special line of 6dong welted sole shoes from 13s s tr Boots and shoes of all makes and prices stocked. Don’t forget, we sell five tins of Nugget polish for is.* \!Ve are showing a splendid line of ladies “Equity” shoes, guaranteed quality, latest style. Betty’s Boot Emporium.*

PERREAU'S up-to-date tea rooms ; a popular olacs for afternoon tea.*

The Queen of the South from Wellington with general, and the Wootton with general from Lyttelton are both due to-morrow.

The following is the result of the first race (Telephone Hack) at Woodville to-day : —Croesus i, Sheperd’s Bush 2, Intelligible 3. A meeting of the Foxton Harbour Board will be held at the Council Chambers, Palmerston N. on Tuesday, 22nd inst., at 1.3° p.m. Business : General. Lieut. A,|A. Martin, R.A.M.C. (T), (Dr Martin of Palmerston North), has been mentioned In despatches for services to the wounded under shell fire. Members of the local band are requested to meet at the band room at 7 o’clock to-morrow evening, prior to playing a number of selections outside the Coronation Hall.

At the Woodville races yesterday the Hack Hurdles Handicap was wou by Captain McKay, owned by Mr A. Carroll and trained by Mr A. M. Wright of Foxton. The Woodville Cup was won by Rewi Poto. A first class programme was screened at the Municipal Pictures last evening, and was much appreciated by all present. All the dramas were well received, and the comics as usual were vociferously applauded. To-morrow night in the Coronation Hall, a grand concert will be given by the children of St. Mary’s Convent school. The entertainment will consist of cantata and other items by the children, supported by leading local talent. The lull programme appears in our advertising columns to-day. The prices of admission are 2s and is. The following pupils of the local State school gained proficiency certificates: —Alf. Ebbett, Wm. Easton, Wm. Jas. Owen, Chas. Edward Petersen, George Rough, Wilfred Rimmer, Henry Bradley, William Crowe, Austin Charles, Walter Edlin, Thomas Small, Sybil Bright, Ida Donkin. Competency certificates- —Herbert Perreau, Darcy Robinson, William Johnson, William Bullard. The friends of Mrs C. Cummerfield will be pleased to learn that she is making a splendid recovery from the recent operation for appendicitis, and will be sufficiently well to return home within the next few days. Mrs A. Smith was taken to a private hospital at Palmerston North on Tuesday, where she underwent an operation yesterday morning. We are pleased to be able to report that she is progressing satisfactorily

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