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Miss Jenks is to be entertained at a social by the members of All Saints’ choir and congregation in the Sunday school to morrow night, in honour of her approaching wedding. Mr A. S. Easton, who recently underwent a serious operation in a Wellington private hospital, has returned to Foxton, and is progressing satisfactorily towards recovery. The Eltham Argus states that in all probability a short session of Parliament will be held in April, and that Mr Massey and Sir Joseph Ward will leave for England shortly after. Another air raid has been made on England. Four German seaplanes visited the east and southeast coasts, dropping numerous bombs. Three people were killed and one wounded. The public are reminded of the unreserved clearing sale of household furniture and effects, to be held by Messrs Mounsey and Co., to-morrow afternoon on behalf of Mrs Munro Full particulars appear in outadvertising columns. The Rev Father Cronin, of Foxton, had a miraculous escape from a serious accident at Eevin on Sunday afternoon. While motor cycling along the Main St., near the post office, a motor car collided with the bicycle. The force of the impact knocked the bicycle about and the rev. gentleman was severely shaken. Reports concerning the fall of Erzerum show that the Turkish flight continues, with a vigorous Russian pursuit, and that the Russians have captured Mush and Akhlat, completely cutting the Turks’ communications between north and south, and depriving them of all possibility of junctioning their forces. Writing to a friend in Christchurch an English naval officer, in a letter received by Wednesday’s mail, says: “My wife and baby daughter are here in . The baby was born in the nearest house to Germany in England, and heard the Zeppelin engines and bombs before it was a week old. They visited our district for eight nights in succession in the summer, but don’t like us any longer, because we weren’t kind to them.’’ The autumn show in connection with the local Horticultural Society will be held in the Town Hall on Thursday and Friday, March 9th and roth- These exhibitions are growing in importance every year, and are attracting exhibitors from other districts. Despite the dry summer, it Is anticipated that the exhibition this year will compare more than favourably with past displays. Schedules and entry forms may be obtained on application to the secretary. The lady members of the Presbyterian congregation entertained Miss Jenks at a “kitchen tea’’ in the Sunday School this afternoon to mark the congregation’s appreciation of Miss Jenks’ willing services at social functions in connection with the church and iu honour of her approaching wedding. The decorations were very artistic. Mesdames Bredin, Mandl, and Hornblow officiated as hostesses. The gifts were appropriate. Afternoon tea was dispensed and a very enjoyable social hour was spent. As showing the high royalties now being received by some of the flaxowners, consequent on the big values ruling in the Home market for fibre, and the royalties fluctuating in accordance with the market, a flaxmiller informed the Standard that he knew of a paddock of flax, not very far from Palmerston, that at the lowest estimate, would produce 40 tons per acre. At the present royalty of £1 10s per ton, this would give a return of £bo per acre to the owners, which was more than the value of the laud. Mr George Rimmer met with a very painful accident yesterday afternoon. He was working on a building at Shannon and missed his footing, falling some considerable distance to the ground. He received a very severe bruising and shaking. Medical aid was obtained and the sufferer afterwards removed to his home in 1 Foxton. At present the extent of the injuries are not quite known. From enquiries made this morning we learn that he is progressing as well as can be expected. Mr J, W. Poynton, S.M., will! give his promised scientific lecture ! on “Luminiferous Ether’’ in the 1 State school on Thursday evening next, at 8 o’clock. The public are cordially invited to be present, and seating accommodation will be provided. The lecturer will deal with light, beat, electricity, X-rays, wireless telegraphy, and probable future discoveries. In Mr Poynton we have one of New Zealand’s leading scientist students, and the public are afforded an opportunity of hearing a lecture which, as a rule, is only possible in large centres. Household supplies ! You cannot do better than make up your mind to use only the best groceries. In other words deal from Walker and Furrie who promise you genuine quality and good service at the lowest prices. See the large assortment of Chocolates and Fancy Sweets at J. M. Kelly’s.* SEE CHEAP RATES, FRONT PAGES LAIDLAW LEEDS WHOLESALE CATOLOG. Hewlett and White’s famous English white shoes are now in stock at R. T. Betty’s. The best selection yet offered locally.* SEE CHEAP RATES, FRONT PAGES LAIDLAW LEEDS WHOLESALE CATOLOG.

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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 1513, 22 February 1916, Page 2

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Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 1513, 22 February 1916, Page 2

Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 1513, 22 February 1916, Page 2

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