Manawatu Herald THURSDAY, JULY 31, 1924. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 2765, 31 July 1924, Page 2

Manawatu Herald THURSDAY, JULY 31, 1924. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

ATr TT. F. Ola biles fakes up his duties us first assistant. nt the CenIral School, l’ulmerslon X. 10-iuor-row. Tlie school is to lie eongralulnie.l upon having secured the services of one of the best assistants in the Hoard district. The funeral of the late Mr G. S. Wright took place on Tuesday afternoon and was attended by a large number of mourners. The services at All Saints’ Church and at the graveside were conducted bv the Rev. \Y. 11. Walton.

A reminder is given of the public meeting to be held in the Town Hall supper-room this evening for the purpose of forming a choral society. A cordial invitation is given to all interested in vocal music to attend.

“What you third, this?" asked ail ingratiating resident of one of the visiting Chinese students, displaying a hank of hemp during the visit to Ross, Rough and Co.’s mill. The student replied: “It is very fine, hut you should see the Manila rope industry!”

■ A correspondent writes regretting tlint two sittings were necessary at the banquet tendered to the Chinese Soccer team on Tuesday evening “as the second contingent, while well catered for, would rather have listened to what the visitors had to save'

Owing to yesterday's inclement weather, (In' pruning demonstration to have been given by Mr Whelan, Government orchardist, at Mr Thompson’s orchard was postponed. The dale of the demonstration will be notified later. Mr Whelan has also consented to give a demonstration of pruning for the benefit of the local sc.liol children.

The following officers were elected at the annual meeting of the. Levin Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday:—President, Mr A. C. Holms; vice-president: Mr D. W. Matheson; secretary: Mr K. P. Walkley; treasurer: Mr S. Aldwinckle; auditor: Mr W. Small. The balance sheet disclosed a debit of £l4 4. 2. The membership is -I‘2.

A statement was rei-onfly published to the effect that the gaol at Hereford (Kngland) was to he offered for sale and to bo converted into offices and Hats. Mr Cowley, a local resident, informs us that Hereford is bis native town, as it is also of Air T. Wanklyn, and Mrs A. Jonsoii, local residents. He adds that tlie population of the city is 23,000 and the fad that they have no further use for the town gaol is evidence that the people are extremelv law abiding.

Horse racing is claimed to be the -port ol' kings, and rightly so (remarks the Wanganui Chronicle), Coi one certainly requires a considerable “bank roll” if be desires to follow the irregular “gee gees’’ from week lo week. However, fortune smiled on a none too wealthy punter who resides in the vicinity of Wanganui, mid he can boast of bavj l,,purchased a car, valued at £ooo i.nt of bis winnings on the tote. He Pus "one so far, and has decided to „!ve tlie game up before his inch urns. A wis- move, no doubt;

The next term holidays for the primary schools in this district will commence as from Monday, August 25 th.

Master Lacey King, son of Mr George King, of the Avenue, underwent an operation in the Palmerston North hospital this week for appendicitis and is making excellent progress towards recovery.

As evidence of the mild season a Dunedin reporter was shown yesterday some ripe strawberries grown in a Dunedin suburb. The berries were fully developed, and perfectly ripe. They were not forced in any way, but grown outside in the open.

Fox ton made itself heard at the Chinese v. Manawatu soccer match, played at Palmerston N. yesterday. A large gathering of local soccer enthusiasts occupied the centre of the grandstand and they barracked good and hard for the visitors. When a social was in progress at the Methodist Church at Shannon last night, a kerosene stove used for heating water in the ante-room, got out of netiop and the burning oil spread to the walls which \vgre quickly enveloped in Haines and ilie building threatened. The organ and furniture were removed while willing helpers assisted to combat the firey element, which they succeeded in subduing. The damage done to the building is estimated at between £3O and £4O. The Anglicans, who were boding a social fn.net ion in the building opposite invited those whose enjoyment had been marred by the exciting incident, to their- function, and extended much appreciated hospitality. Among the lire fighters were the Rev. Pcryman and Air 11. Osborne.

When speaking to Auckland commercial travellers, Air George Baildon. depnly-.MnyVir, (old a story of an American visitor who was being shown mimd Auckland by a Maori. When they got to the Municipal buildings the American asked how long it took to build. ‘‘Three year I think," said Hone. “Absurd,” said the Yankee, “why in the Stales we would run her up in a year at the most.” Then when they got down to the Insurance Company’s tall building in Queen Street, the American put the same question. Ilone didn’t know, but lie said he thought •‘about two year." Again the American snorted and said six months was all they would allow for the job in the States. They t hen got as far as the Post Office, “Wal, how long did she take?” asked the stranger. By this time Hone had begun to size u(i his guest. Looking up the building with a puzzled air, Hone said, “By korry, I not know. He not here last night.”

A prophet, they say, lias no holloin' in his own country, and it has been too ranch the policy of New Zealanders in the past to pass over the products of their country in favour of the imported goods, which in many cases, are actually inferior to the New Zealand article. Take tobacco for example. Most American tobaccos are objectionable on the score of excess nicotine, and defective cobustibility, leading to the clogging of the pipe, with unpleasant and indeed injurious consequences to the smoker. Try Riverhead Gold mild and aromatic, or Toasted Navy Cut (Bulldog) of medium strength, and if you prefer a full body, try Cut Plug No. 10, (It? Bullhead label. Their purity flavour, aroma, and all round excellence will surprise you. Unlike most brands from overseas, this particular type of tobacco does not foul the pipe and leaves the mouth sweet and clean. Experts maintain that of all varieties known N.Z. leaf is the least injurious on account of its small percentage of nicotine and that it. may be smoked continuously without tkes lightest after effects. 10-