Manawatu Herald. SATURDAY. APRIL 26, 1924. LOCAL AND GENERAL

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 2725, 26 April 1924, Page 2

Manawatu Herald. SATURDAY. APRIL 26, 1924. LOCAL AND GENERAL

Air and Airs Ingle and family of Marlon (erstwhile Pox ton residents) spent the Easter holidays at the local seaside.'

As an indication of the exceptional weather being experienced this autumn, lilac, mimosa, and pear trees in full bloom may be seen in yerdens in flu* vicinity of Wellington.

Air Oscar Aschc. the IVtmous An-ylo-Australian actor, lias invented a cooker, and lias taken out the patent lights. lie hopes to make more ‘money by bi~ invention titan he lias earned even b\ It is acting.

The filial value "I building.- creeled in rTamillon fur the year was C.'!04,72d easily a record. Of rlie buildings fur which permits were granted, 220 were private dwellings ami 20 were busiae.-s premises.

.Mount Egimmt is -till presenting an almost snowies- appearance, as far as the Eltham side of the moiilltaia is concerned. Old residents -ay that they cannot remember the mouiilain to he so clear of snow in A pril.

Pending the appointment of a successor to Mr Banks, as headmaster of the local Slate school, Mr A. Melt. Davidson, lirst assistant, will take temporary charge of the school. Miss McLeod, a competent relieving teacher, has been instructed to assist from the Ist proximo.

Indications art* lor westerly winds strong t<» gale mid hacking by west lo east. Tile weather will probably prove squally with heavy showers and will probably become very cold. Barometer rising soon, seas heavy, tides good.

The postponed linn! of the Mnnawatu Bowline- Centre's Master Tournament was got off on Thursday afternoon, at Taonui Street, when Mnnawalu (< i. Eckorsley) defeated Palmerston North (\\\ E. .Jones) 27 —20, after a sensational linish.

In conversation with a Southland Daily News reporter Mr Adams Adamson, the Ambergris King: fr-mi Mason Bay, Stewart Island, .-aid that ever since prohibition was carried in America the price of the highest grade fined grey ambergris had not been as good as previously. Since that time the Home market for the valuable substance had remained steadily at about fti 10/- an ounce. No Latin or Greek its identity screens, Plain English expresses the message it means. It seeks no evasion in involute terms Plain English conveys the plain truth it a Hi rms, • Its meaning is-told when lung troubles unfold, It brings sure relief for a cough or a cold, Plain English is best when the purpose is pure— That mentis Woods’ Peppermint (jure. &

The Minister of Defence has received the following cable from General Oodlcy, commander of the BriItslt Army on the Rhine: —“The British Rhine Army sends Anzac greetings to all Xew Zealand comrades.” Dudley. The following cable has been received at Hastings for Genera Russell who is now on route to England: “To General Russell, Anzac greetings to you and Xew Zealand Division." I Signed ) General Godlev. Rhine.

At Thursday night’s Chamber of Commerce meeting the question of inviting a nnmher of members of the llect in Wellington to visit Poston wits dismissed. It was pointed out that there would be no difficulty in providing ears to transfer tin 1 men from Shannon and in extending hospitality. It was decided to confer with the Afayor on the subject as it wits considered that the invitation should come from the Borough Council.

The local Silver Band proceeded to Shannon yesterday and participated in the Anzac services there nnd the unveiling of the soldiers’ memorial. The band played a number of .-.elections nnd were subsequently entertained at dinner hv the committee who spoke appreciatively of the hand’s services. Conductor Colder was also complimented upon the band's efficient playing. The bund also played a number of selections in the main thoroughfare before leaving to lake part in the local memorial service.

11 hits been said Hint the man who causes two blades of grass to grow where only one grew before, is a public benefactor. If that be true —nnd true it assuredly is—what is to be said of those who established a successful local industry. which finds employment for ninny bands, develops the latent resources of this Dominion nnd keeps the tmuii'v in the country. Look at vital poor gum lands of the north nnd the barren clays of Nelson, at one time considered worthless for agricultural purposes, are now producing. They furnish the manufactures with the raw material for our local brands. And so excellent is this product that no smoker should fail I" give it it trial. He is in for quite a new type, a toasted tobacco, more fragrant, loss nicotine. and thcretore healthier. A wonderful improvement- compared w ifh the uoii-toasted tobacco. There are three grades. Riverhead Gold, very mild. Toasted Xavv Cut (Bulldog) of medium strength and those who prefer a full body will appreciate Gut Ping No. 10. (be Bullhead brand. 1 *‘