Manawatu Herald THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 1922. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 2471, 24 August 1922, Page 2

Manawatu Herald THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 1922. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The local State .school breaks up for the term vacation to-morrow. Mrs G. Wright and family insert a thanks notice elsewhere in this issue. The Wairarapa reps, romped over the Horowhenua reps, at Shannon yesterday by 14 points to nil. Despite the recent flood waters over the Shannon road, Mr F. Rout, the mail contractor, has-been on time with mails and passengers. The Hood waters in the Manawatu are rapidly receding and road communication with Shannon is now resumed. Mr Michael Collins, one of the leaders <Tf the Irish Free State has been ambushed and killed Ht Brandon, in County Cork. Mr J. F. Cabot, in advance of the Ga/./.a Troupe, is iy Foxton to-day making arrangements for the company Id appear at the Royal on Tuesday evening next, 29th inst., for a one night season. The annual Presbyterian school concert will lie held in the school hall to-morrow night- at 7.30 clock. Capital programme and refreshments.'’ Admission by silver coin.

The Maori Entertainers will give a concert in the Town Hall to-mor-row (Friday) evening. The programme is published elsewhere in this issue. The funds are in aid of the church building at Motuiti. The “Mews of the World” states: “Their Majesties are looking forward happily to the day when they will be grandparents. It is under■'lnod that the auspicious event will occur in time for the King and Queen to wish their grandchild a Imppy Christmas.”

Tlii> Mont.ou Merry Makers delighted ;i large audience in the Moarihmd Hall, Shannon, on Tuesday night with their entertainment. Animij; the audience was the Wairnrapa rep. football team who wen l the guests of the performers. All the items were keenly appreciated. The duels by Mesdames Hall and Davcy’and Messrs De Luen and Mason and the solos by Miss Upton were particularly appreciated while “Tony" and his dog' caused much amusement. Mr Aitken and his company were deservedly complimented by Mr Murray in a neat speech. At the conclusion those taking part, were hospitably entertained at supper. At the Central School, Palmerston North,• yesterday afternoon, a large gathering of parents assembled to view the sixth standard boys and girls at- their lessons. The scholars are working on the contract system, having three weeks to complete their work, which comprises the whole of the subjects repaired for the proficiency examination. Mr PI. Lvall, the first assistant teacher, demonstrated the effect of the contract system, which seems to mark another epoch in the., advancement of education. Mr L. I', de Berry, headmaster, also enlightened both parents and pupils in the working of the system. Those taking part from Moutoa in the Merry Makers entertainment at Shannon, on Tuesday night, numbering nearly 30 performers, had a hair-raising experience while negotiating the flood waiters between Moutoa and Shannon. Several horse-drawn vehicles were requisitioned to carry the party through the Hooded portion of the road, about one and a-half miles, and from two to four feet deep. On the return journey about midnight, the horse in a cart containing four young men went down in the flood water and the occupants had to cut the horse adrift and push the cart to the side. The water entered the bottom of some of the vehicles, in the procession, whiclij' caused a little nervousness to the ladies. The enthusiasm and courage of the parly was equal to overcoming all diiTiculties and out of 40 performers only four were absent.

Mr Miller, of the Cut Bate Drapery Co. of Auckland, notifies that lie will visit Foxton about September Ist. The Borough Council invite tenders for lease.of a section of land for grazing purposes. We were married in haste in the morning, We were sorry and sad by noon, But it all came right by seven that night When we started our honeymoon. Tho’ Matilda is somewhat officious, Her intentions are good and pure, And her treatment for colds is delicious — ’Tis Woods' . Great Peppermint Cure. 25.