Manawatu Herald THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 1923. LOCAL AND GENERAL.
Seven day continuous training for Cadets and Territorials of Otaki will commence on Monday, 9th inst. The rainfall locally for the month of March totalled 2.07 inches, the maximum fall, .45 points, occurring on (he 31s 1. ■»
Eleven petitions in bankruptcy were filed at the D.O.A.’s office in Palmerston North during March. Of these, two were those of Palmerston North residents.
The vital statistics for Pox ton for the month of March are as follows, the figures for the corresponding month of last year being given in parenthesis:—Births 8 (5), deaths 1 (3), marriage certificates issued nil (2). A shop day in aid of All Saints’ Ladies’ Guild will be held next to the C. M. Ross Co.’s buildings next Saturday. Competitions will be run off and produce, home-made cakes, etc. sold. Goods of any kind will be thankfully received. There is every indication that the coming season will be a very plentiful one for wild ducks in this district. M;*% local enthusiasts have already erected their “mai-mais” on the surrounding lakes in anticipation of having “a shoot” on opening day. The “New Zealand Gazette” contains a notification with reference to the resumption of trade with Germany and Austria. The Order-in-Council of 2fith July, 1920, prohibiting the importation of goods exported from Germany is revoked as from Ist September next. Mr Hofmann, the local undertaker, has recently had constructed to his order, by Messrs Burgess, of Palmerston North, an up-to-date motor hearse, which will enable him to carry out in a most satisfactory manner undertaking work in any part of the district. Our representative was recently invited by Mr Hofmann to inspect the new vehicle, and found it very up-to-date in appearance, being designed on the most approved lines, and smartly finished in black and gold. The addition of this vehicle to Mr Hofmann’s plant will put him in the forefront in this particular class of business in this district.*
The unusual sight of flames shooting up through asphalt pavement to a height of about two feet was witnessed in Franklin Road, near Ponsonby Road, Auckland, hist week. There was no apparent reason for the outbreak, but it is believed to have been caused by an electric blow-out below the pavement, as flames were also bursting through an iron pipe fixed on an adjacent telegraph pole. The fire brigade was summoned, but the firemen were unable to quell the lire on account of the trouble being underground. After about 25 minutes’ delay the electric current was cut off and the flames died out.
In the “Lost and Found” column of a certain weekly newspaper, the following advertisement recently appeared:—“Found—in pianos I have tuned and cleaned: Pencils, toothpicks, matches, hairpins, collar buttons, safety pins, live mice and mice nests, moths, love letters, gum, scraps of paper, books, sheet music, pennies, jewellery, neckties, dust cloths, baby shoes, phonograph needles, bric-a-brac, tiddlewinks, stockings, a. prayer book, a yardstick, and plenty of dust. 1 may find the same in your piano if it doesn't sound right. Have it tuned and cleaned by , the Piano Tuner.”
The Presbyterian Ladies Social Guild held a very pleasant social afternoon in the Presbyterian schoolroom yesterday afternoon, Mrs Alex Speirs juur., being hostess. Opportunity was taken at the gathering to welcome Mrs G, K. Aitken, of Featherston, who is at present on a brief holiday visit to this town. At the meeting of the Wanganui Presbytery at Marton on Tuesday, permission was granted to the Foxton congregation to borrow up to £3OO to effect necessary repairs to the manse. It was reported that Mr Mains will conduct a succession of evangelist services, commencing in June, Fox ton being included in the itinerary.
The C. M. Ross Company are arranging a knitting competition, so watch their advertising space for particulars.
A number of extra men arrived at Shannon on Tuesday to commence work at the bottom camp in connection with the pipe line.
Brigadier Newby, the divisional Commander of the Salvation Army, will visit Foxton to-night to conduct a special meeting in connection with their “Soul Saving” campaign. Adjutant Maslin, who has recently returned from the India Missionary work, will accompany him. There will be bright singing and music.
A correspondent of the Wanganui Chronicle writes : I have discovered that the w 7 hite pine borer is susceptible to odours. I find that I can positively keep them from attacking woodwork of any kind and can destroy them wherever they are. I trust in a few 7 weeks to have my process perfected.
The Levin Chronicle says: The Makerua Swamp, owned by Messrs A. and L. Seifert, Ltd., lias been subdivided into small lots and the plans are now 7 completed. The land is to tie leased shortly under favourable conditions that will not only utilise all the clear land for grazing, but. will encourage the growing and care of flax. The New Zealand Meat Producers Board has received cable advice from the Port, of Manchester authorities to the effect that there has been a drastic revision in the handling rates from alongside ship for frozen meat and other produce, resulting in a considerable reduction, viz: Storing, including one week’s rent, reduced from 2(1/- P er ton, to 12/- per ton, and 3/fi per ton per w 7 eek after the first week.
Alfred Laurie’s Musical Comedy Company showed in the People’s Picture Theatre, Levin, on Tuesday night. The performance opened with a rousing chorus “Ring the Merry Bells of Fortune,” given by the entire company with fine spirit. The best item in the performance was undoubtedly the duet “Leave me with a Smile,” by Doris Bailey and Billy Evans. Miss Bailey is also a dancer of no mean order and was seen to advantage in several dainty items. Miss Yvonne Rojet has a charming soprano voice and sang several items effectively. A humourous finale hy the company terminated an enjoyable performance says the Chronicle. This company will appear in the Town Hall tonight.
Salving operations on the Wiltshire are still being carried out. Recently some 50 tons of cargo were brought to Auckland. It consisted of 400 gallon tanks, and crates of crockery, bales of felting, bales of cotton waste, cases of plate glass, rolls of plate iron, barrels of paint, and white zinc, kegs of white lead and crates of pulley wheels. The lead, crockery, and other items are very little damaged by the long submersion. One of the articles salvaged from the wreck is an Aberdeen granite monument consigned to Dunedin. It is understood to be undamaged. The cotton waste will be taken back to Tryphena to be washed and re-conditioned before being offered for sale. The salvers have two scows and two launches engaged in the work, which gives employment to 20 men. There is a considerable amount of cargo in the wreck that can be recovered if favourable weather continues. A most successful dance was organised by the Foxtou Committee in support of the Citizens’ candidate for the Oroua Downs Queen Carnival, in the Masonic Hall on Monday night last. The hall was well filled with happy dancers, who voted the function a great success. Several dancing competitions were held and the winners were as follows: — Chocolate Dance, Mr F. Spiers and Mrs Roore; Balloon Dance, Mr W. Retter and Miss Morgan; Spot Dance. Mr M’Breaty and Miss Edlin The Balloon dance occasioned exceptional merriment, two couples retaining their balloons intact for a considerable time, which resulted in desperate and good-humoured attempts by either couple to “extinguish” ther opponent's. Vocal items were rendered during the evening by both local and visiting talent, and a tasty supper put the finishing touches on one of the most successful functions yet held. Music was kindly supplied by Mesdames Pearson and Dunn, and Messrs K. Ilirini and Tui Farter. The winners of various competitions were announced, and were as follows: —Hurnpty, Mrs Procter (41); blouse (jumper), Mrs S. Austin (32); cake, Mrs J. P. Smith, Napier (38); table centre, Mrs C. Dawson (42); name of doll “Peggy,” Maggie Hynes.
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