LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 1443, 7 September 1915, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The usual monthly meeting of the Foxton Borough Council will be held in the Council Chambers on Monday next, September 13, 1915. at 7,30 p.m. Business : General. “Pelorons Jack,” the bulldog presented to H.M.S. New Zealand when she was visiting the Dominion, broke his neck as a result ot a fall just before the last mail left England, Mr Symes, local manager of the Bank of N.Z., received the sad news on Saturday of the death of his sister-in-law, which occurred the same day at Waverley. The Marlon Queen Carnival realised ,£15,000. The candidate elected was Miss McKelvie, Miss Bull being second, ami Mrs S. J. Gibbons third. Webb aud Hannan are both in solid training at Wanganui for the sculling match, which takes place in three weeks. Apiti, with a population of 500 people has just raised ,£IOOS by means of its recent Carnival Queen election. This, it is claimed is a record for New Zealand, as it is equivalent to £2 aud over for each member of the population. A sailor had been showing a lady visitor over his ship. In thanking him she said ; ‘‘l see that by the rules of your ship tips are forbidden.” “Ror’ bless your ’eart, ma’am,” said Jack, ‘‘So were apples in the Garden of Eden.” A Bill has been introduced by the Government, providing for the taking over by the Government of any lands that may be required for training purposes by the Defence Department. Provision is made for payment of compensation for any damage Louisa Tar‘.in. widow, aged 56, res.:dire at Masterton. took a dose :: so ;tt Saturday, and died sd: tt'y ait it .vards At the in quest ttti retd.:; was death tdrrngh poison sen-administered while in a delicate state of health. A: a meeting :: Shannon tarmers. held on Tttttrsday evening, exception was taken to several items in taxation, particularly in regard to freight on stock and kerosene. It was decided to send a letter 0; protest to the member for the district. From all appearances lambing in parts of Hawkes Bay has not been so successful as usual this season. An Olane farmer told a Herald reporter that his dock usually averaged 115 per cent., but on completing docking recently he found that this year’s precentage was S 5. There was a noticeable absence of twins.

Mr W, H. Field (Otaki) has Riven notice to ask the Minister of Defence whether any steps are taken to ascertain what life insurances. If any, have been ellecled on the lives of men leaving tor the fionl , and whether any provision has been made for setting apart a portion of the pay of injured men so as to keep their policies Irom lapsing. At the local police court yesterday morning, before Messrs Hornblow and Keut-Johnstou, J’s.P., Hugh Kinley, for drunkenness, second offence, was lined 20s or 48 hours. lie was further charged with using obscene language in a public place on Saturday night, Evidence was given by Constables Woods and Hanlon as to the language used at a time when there were a large number of people on the street. Accused was fined £5 or fourteen days on this charge. Telephone subscribers and users will be interested in the following Order-in-Couucil recently gazetted : —“ If payment of the charge for a bureau communication is not made upon demand, the Minister of Telegraphs may refuse an exchange subscriber any further bureau communication until the outstanding charge has been paid ; and if the account is not paid within one month after demand, the connection with the exchange may be discontinued, without prejudice to any preceedings for the recovery of any moneys then due, or otherwise.” The famous Roslyn Writing Pads obtainable from all stationers and storekeepers at 6d and is each. There’s nothing to equal NAZOL for stopping coughs and colds, soothing sore throats, and banishing influenza. Good for old and young. When quality counts ! Our customers appreciate the high standard of our Groceries, combined with our low prices. Therefore, wise folk deal at Walker and Furries. Perreau’s 6d cakes are in great demand now eggs and butter are dear.

The Mayoress acknowledges the sum of ten shillings irom Mr John Ross, for the waistcoat fund. A Palmerston Chinese storekeeper was fined £2 and costs yesterday, for Sunday trading. The following members of the Foxton Tennis Club are already serving their country at the front, in camp or have volunteered for service; Messrs W. F. Powell, G. Lyon, G. G. Bell, C. Burgess, P. W. Clarke and T. G. O. White. The public are reminded of the alternoou to be held in the Town Hall to-morrow under the auspices of the Radies Guild. The admission is is, children half-price, which includes afternoon tea. A number of attractions will be provided, and a most enjoyable time may be anticipated by all who attend. A pleasant little gathering took place at the residence of Mrs F. Spiers last evening, when Rifleman A. J. Wyeth, of the Trentham Regiment, “ Rord Riverpool’s Own,” sou of Mr and Mrs John Wyeth of Foxton, was entertained by relatives and friends, and made the recipient of a wristlet watch on behalf of his parents aud sister fMis Spiers), and a case of pipes and tobacco pouch by his friends. The presentations were made by Messrs Crowe and W. Sexton* respectively. The recipient acknowledged the gifts in a neat speech. The evening was interspersed with musical items and refreshments.