LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 1345, 9 January 1915, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Taniora will leave the wbart at 2 o’clock to-morrow afternoon for the Beach, returning at 5 o’clock. Return fare as 6d.

The Foxtou Cordage and Flaxmilling Co. Ltd’s. Ida flaxmill, which has been closed down for some time, will re-commence operations next week. The services in the Presbyterian Church to morrow will be conducted by the minister, Rev. J. M. Thomson M.A., both morning and evening. The portion for the children will be given as usual.

The services in connection with the Methodist Church will be conducted both morning and evening by the Rev F. W. Boys. A service will be conducted at the Beach in the evening by Mr GHuntley. Patrons of the Royal are reminded in our advertising columns that on account of the very long programme it has been decided to commence at 7.45, instead of 8 p.m, This will continue every Saturday during the run of Lucille Love, which will continue for the next fourteen Saturdays.

Rottmann has confessed to the murder of the M'Canns. Rottmann said in reply to the charge of the murder of M’Cann, his wife and child : ‘T am guilty. I know what I’ve done. God punish the man who brought liquor into this country.'’ j It is notified by advertisement in this issue that the few remaining accounts owing to Mr C. H. Collins must be paid, or arranged for by the end of this month, failing which legal proceedings for the recovery of same will be instituted. All amounts must be paid to Mr H. Walton.

At the trial of Rottmann one witness said accused told him, “Joe M’Canu was a good fellow to work for, and he got on well with him. He did not like the missus because she bad Joe under the slipper, and he did not think it was right that any woman should have a man under the slipper.”

Advice has been received by the Defence Department of the death of George Vandergeofl Burlinsoti, attached to the Wellington Regiment of Mounted Rides, Main Expeditionary Force, at Cairo. Death was due to septic poisoning, the result of a fall from bis horse. His father is Major Burlinson, officer iu charge of the Weraroa Training School at Eeviu.

The price of hemp has again advanced, and the outlook at present is brighter than it; has been for some time past. To-day ,£2O per ton was being freely offered for good lair grade, which is £1 in advance of that ruling a few days back. As a result,of the advance in price a number of mills that have been idle will re-comtnence operations. Messrs Pearson and Co., from Wellington, successful tenderers, have issued instructions to throw out the stock at some price or other of Mrs Hamer’s stock, Foxton, Come to-day and next week as all must be sold.* English Hake (dried fish), 1/- per lb. Walker, & Furrie.

Farmers and flaxmill employees are recommended our new special waterproof boots. We guarantee them. R. T. Betty.* 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.*