Manawatu Herald SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1920. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 2217, 18 December 1920, Page 2

Manawatu Herald SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1920. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

.Mr C. E. Danieil, of Maslerlon, visited Foxton vesterdav.

At the .Methodist Church to-mor-row evening (lie Sutuliiy School Anniversary hymns will he repeated.

A press message from Oainam records the death of the lion. George Jones, M.L.C.

As an evidence of; I lie good reeling' which exists between teacher.- and scholars in the various classes at the local Slate School, presentations were made by the several Hasses to teachers prior to the breaking-up on Thursday.

Mr G. Webb, of Kakiu Road, had a return of: jGJS 8.- last month from two cows, and Tor the previous month £ls 2>. Thirty pounds ten from, two eows for two months is a creditable record, say- the Levin Chronicle.

The following local pupils were among the prize-winners at the Wanganui Girls’ College this year: —Madge Barber, Form Vc. first in arithmetic, science and homecraft; Nila .Fraser, Form JVa, progress; Bertha Gower, 28. ' 1 What is said to,he the nmsi valuable consignment of stud sheep exported from the Dominion to South America was sent from Lyttelton on Thursday. It consisted of nearly (>OO slice]), including Corriedalc and Romney Marsh, purchased at high prices on behalf of farmers in Chile, Argentina, and the Falkland Islands.

In connection with the carnival to be held in February, in aid of the funds of the Beautifying Society, it is proposed to have a Carnival Queen- contest, and the number of candidates has been limited to three. Nominations of candidates close with Mr M. E. Perreau at noon on Friday next, and it more than the necessary number- are received the imal selection will he made by the Beautifying Society Committee. 'The Healhcote-Williams Challenge Shield match, which commenced at the Sportsground, Palmerston North, on Thursday, between 'Napier Boys’ High School (challengers) and Palmerston North Boys’ High School (holders)t was concluded yesterday. The result was a decidedly easy victory for the defenders, who had no necessity to bat a second time. They won by an innings and 70 runs.

Rev. 1. Jolly, who lias been for 11 years in charge of St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Ponsonby, Auckland, intimated to the congregation on Sunday that he intended to resign, owing to iil-health. His ministry has extended over 33 years, in addition to six - years a missionary. Prior to going to Auckland, the Rev. Jolly was for many years in charge of St. Andrew’s Church. Palmer-ton North,

Have yon tried Stevenson’s Orana, the ideal summer drink. If not, order a jar to-day from the Foxton Cordial Factory. The flavour of pure oranges. A 3-year-old child of Mr Cresswell, of Coley Street, met with a painful accident on Thursday evening. While playing with an axe in company with another child, the little fellow had the index Anger of the left hand almost severed.

The class-singing at the local State School prize-giving ceremony on Thursday last was very favourably commented upon by parents, and the teachers are to be congratulated on the proficiency of the scholars in this respect. .. Miss McKay, of the local school staff, who has resigned,-was made the recipient of a presentation by the staff ,on Thursday in honour of her approaching wedding to Mr Arthur Thompson. Miss McKay was also the recipient of sevei - al tokens of esteem from her scholars.

Misses S. Henderson and Pearl McMnrray, of the local school staff, are leaving to prosecute their studies at the. Training College next year. At the school on Thursday Mr Furrie expressed “regret at their departure, and conveyed to them the best jvishcs of the staff and school for their future success, and presented them with tokens of esteem.

We regret !o state that the condition of Mr F. Hooker, of Robinson Street, is causing (he family grave anxiety. Mr Hooker has been ill for the past few months, although not bedridden. At midnight on Thursday lie was seized with a stroke of paralysis, and is now in a critical condition.

On the border of Texas it was considered dial one Hanger anywhere was equal lo' a whole company of militia. This is indicative of the quality of the new Fanmm play, and of Farnum’s.work in 51. There’s a thrill in every foot of film of “The Lone Star Ranger,’’ and (ho climax will take your breath,. —At the Royal on Monday." . “It is wicked to win at bridge, but it ieavolh a more agreeable sensation than losing at draw poker!” See “Prudence of Broadway,” at the Royal to-night. *

The of prohibition, which is now an arid reality in America, arc pictured in “The Six Best Cellars,” Bryant 'Washburn’s laughing success at the Town Hall to-night. Usual prices.** The Town Hall Pictures will show on Mvnday, Wednesday. Thursday and Friday next week, with a special matinee on Christmas Eve, at 2.30. w