Manawatu Herald SATURDAY, SEPTEMB. 20, 1924 LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 2787, 20 September 1924, Page 2

Manawatu Herald SATURDAY, SEPTEMB. 20, 1924 LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr W. TTaydon McLean. solicitor, of Tailiape, was a visitor to Eon ion vest onlay.

A meeting of fho local Sclio.)l Committee will lie held ai the secretary's ollioo on Monday, at 7.15 p.m.

The charming cost nines worn by lln- little ones taking part in the ■‘Aladdin” pantomime, was the work of the parents, who are to he complimented upon the excellent taste displayed.

The friends of Mrs \Y. D. Bauekham will he pleased to know that she is making splendid progress towards recovery after undergoing a serious operation in the Palmerston X. Hospital.

Mr Goo. Oxley, of Paliinl.ua, was a visitor to Fox ton yesterday, to soo his sister, Mrs .Sherwood, who wo regret to state is in very indifferent health. As a number of people have ex - pressed a wish to see a repeal performance of the pantomime, they will he afforded the opportunity of doing so on Tuesday evening, at redueed prices, viz. - - circle and 1/downstairs. The Methodist Ladies' Social afternoon was held at the residence of Mrs M. IT. Walker. Xorbiton Road, lasi Wednesday afternoon, when a very enjoyable time was spent by those present. At the gathering it was decided to postpone the sale ol work until October 29th. The Masonic fraternity of Now Zealand will entertain His Excellency the Governor-General at a farewell banquet at. Christchurch on October 20th. Ifis Excellency is the Grand Master of tlie New Zealand Constitution. When in Hastings on Thursday, our representative met three exFoxton residents in the persons of Messrs E. Smith, J. W. Stevenson and J. Banks, who asked that kindly greetings be conveyed to Iheir Fox ton friends. The many friends of the late Mr Samuel Ilowan will lie interested in the short sketch of bis life and work which is to be given in the Methodist Church to-morrow evening when Mr Peryman will take as his subject: “There is no Death.” An open Communion service will be held at the close of the church service. All the accounts in connection with the recent presentation of the pantomime “Aladdin” at the Town flail on Thursday night have now icen paid, and as provided in the .ontniet between Messrs Trueman uid tlie principals, Miss La Franco ,„d Mr Sinclair, a sum equivalent o 20 per cent of the net proceeds vas this morning handed over to lie Beautifying Society, namely .'.'9 0/10, accompanied by a balaneehcet of the undertaking.

At the Methodist Church to morrow evening the choir will render I lie an I hem, “Crossing the Bar.” At the Presbyterian Church tomorrow evening the Rev. Frank McDonald will deal with the subject of spiritualism.

At TuesdasV panto, performance extra seating accommodation had lo he provided to meet the demand of patrons. During the lirsi six weeks at Flock House the English farming students have planted hot ween 50. OOP and (ill.ooo trees.

Mr John Cowley, aged 82, who 70 years ago “fired” Stephenson's locomotive Xo. 1,” which drew thr first passenger train in the world, was brought to London to see the Empire Exhibition, as the guest of (lie Xortli-F.astern Railway Co.

A donation of £5 5 - lias been handed in at the office of the Auckland Hospital P.oard hy a young Chinese, with the explanation that some months ago, after a busy day, In had picked up a Co note on tin* lioor of his shop. Xo one came to claim it. so lie decided to pass if oil for the beneli| of the hospital funds adding 5 - as a personal emitrihnt ion.

A very large gathering of Masons from all parts of (he Ruapehu District assembled at the local Masonic Lodge Last night to welcome the Pro. Grand Master (Hon. 14. L. Michel) and the Grand Secretary (Colonel Barclay) to the district and to do honour to the Past-Prov-incial Grand Master, RAY. Bro. J. H. Perrelt, who was the recipient of a tangible loken of esteem hy the Lodges of the district. After a lodge ceremony the distinguished visitors and guests were entertained at a banquet hy the local lodge. A local gentleman who hails from the land of the heather (ells a good story of a Scotsman who settled in the backbloeks of Xew Zealand (says the Wanganui Chronicle). A store was the only sign of habitation within miles of the place where the Scot settled, so shortly after his arrival in the locality lie strolled down to the establishment to make the acquaintance of the proprietor. Before entering the shop, however, a sign “goods exchanged for produce,” caught his eye. Tie delayed his visit to the shop and returned home, where he secured an egg, which he subsequently exchanged for a box of matches. The proprietor welcomed the Highlander with open arms, and offered him a drink of Old Scotch, which was not refused. Mack bellied himself liberally to the contents of the bottle and wisely remarked: “Do ye know, mon, I always lake an egg with ma whisky.” The proprietor obligingly produced the egg for which he had I railed (he matches, and broke it inI, |lie Scot’s glass. Mack surveyed the mixture, and of a sudden exclaimed excitedly: “Look, mon, that egg- 1 gave ye lias a double yolk. That is another box of matches ye owe me!”

You have tried toasted bread, toasied bacon, toasted cheese, and possibly loasted kidneys, and know how good they all are. But. have you over smoked toasted tobaccos? The toasting process, as you know, develops llavonr in the’case of all the above mentioned edibles —and il has precisely the same effect in Ihe ease of tobacco. You can easily satisfy yourself as to the truth of this assertion because our Xew Zealand grown tobaccos are all toasted. 1 hat is one reason why (hey appeal so i jronglv to smokers. Another reason is that they contain (comparatively) hut little nicotine and may consequently bos inoked all day long without producing those unpleasant effects that frequently follow Ihe prolonged smoking of imported tobaccos, all of them (more or- less) loaded with nicotine. For a cool, sweet and fragrant smoko, try Rivorhead Gold, mild; Navy Cut (Bulldog label) medium, or Gut Plug Xo. 10 < Bull’s Head) full strength. There is no mischief in any of these brands, and the rapidly increasing demand for tlieni is the most convincing proof of their popularity. 21