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Manawatu Herald TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1925. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

As no one guessed I Ik 1 correct mime for 1 lie Plimkel Doll, Hu* compel ilion for which closed yesterday the competition will he continued and will now (dose on New Year's Eve. The Arawa sailed for Xew Zealand with 340 immigarnts, and the Ruahine will sail next week with 250, thereby completing OtiOO for the year. A further 500 are embarking in the next three months.

At the Palmerston North Supi erne Court on Saturday, discharges in bankruptcy were granted David S. Ross, farmer, of Kaitawa: and Sydney Waller Hudson, fruiterer, of Fox ton.

Any person desirous of contributing towards the purchase of the site of the old stockade in Duncan Street, as a public reserve, may leave their donations with Mr. Alt'. Eraser, secretary of the fund. About £6O is reqircd. If is predicted in certain quarters that the outlook for the Dominion products indicate a decided drop, and that next year the value of our exports will show a decided drop in values. Wool and butter is already on the decline.

In conversation with a student of meteorological conditions, we were informed that owing to the inlluenee of sun spots, weather conditions next year will prove unsatisfactory to farmers, but that norma! conditions will obtain in 1927.

The name of Keith Chrystall was inadvertently omitted from the Methodist Sunday School concert report last issue. This plucky little seven-year-old performer took part, in the programme, despite the fact that he underwent a severe dental operation the same afternoon. Some evil-disposed person or persons have been guilty of causing damage to the licensed fishermen's nets, placed for drying purposes on the river foreshore. On several occasions of late the nets have been rendered useless through the slashing process with a knife. The fishermen arc thus seriously hampered in their work and suffer linancial loss. The matter lias heon placed in the hands of the police and it is hoped that an example will lie made of (ho culprits. Mrs (1. B. (lerraud, passed away in the l’almersion North Hospital after a long illness last Friday. Mrs Gerrnnd was the daughter of the Rev. William MeAra one of CanlerImry’s liesl known Presbyterian ministers, who laboured in Kaikoiirn for 40 years, 'flu* late Airs Gerrand was for many years resident in Wellington, and removed to Palmerston North 21 years ago. She leaves two sons and live daughters. Her brother is Dr. MeAra, of Gore, and her sisters are Airs W. Slicraril, wife of Mr, Sherrard, schoolma/dcr, Sprcydon; Mjcsdames AY. Manson and L. Ash, both of Melbourne.

An advertisemenl in this issue draws the attention ol' pared is considering placing their hoys a| a Boarding School next year to (lie facilities offered at the Palmerston North Boys’ High School for acquiring a sound education in a happy and wholesome environment. The school provides for hoys entering the professions, commercial or agricultural life, and its record shows that it has achieved in all of these a large measure of success. The various institutions of the school provide opportunities for the full development of the pupils in activities that occupy their leisure time. The Boarding Department is under the direct management of the Hector and an experienced matron? and full particulars are contained in the school prospectus obtainable on application to the rector or the secretary of the High School, Palmerston North.

Mr. and Airs John Ross left tony for Dunedin.

At the request of the headmaster, Mr J. K. Ilornblow spoke to the pupils of the Mont on School yester:lav afternoon on his trip abroad. At the conclusion the children showed their appreciation of the talk in characteristic fashion.

Dr, Forrest, who lias resigned from the position of medical superintendent of the Palmerston Hospital, to engage in private practice, was entertained by the hospital stall and Hospital Board on Thursday last and was made the recipient of tokens of good will. Reference was made to his splendid services to the institution during the past seven years and the wish expressed that success and prosperity would follow him in his career.

The headmaster of the local public school desires to acknowledge with thanks the following gifts of prizes from Mr G. Tver: Special prize, value 10/6, for the girl showing finest appreciation of the training and instruelion given in subjects relating to borne life; and special prize (value 10/6 ), for llie boy whose school life indicates the lines! regard for good citizenship; Mr. J. McKnighl, special prizes for essay competition among pupils of Sid. 6 —two for girls and two for ho vs.

Music, tin* universal language, is a necessity in every home to-day, and a home without a phonograph is becoming a greater rarity every month. To be up-to-date, secure a phonograph, and best of all, a Brunswick, equipped with Brunswick, records. P, J. Jack, Foxtail, is local agent for these beautiful instruments, and is also carrying a range of records which cover the leading celebrities, together with the latest musical hits. Charlie Chaplin's orchestra may be beard now in some charming fox trots. Foe change of advertisement in this issue. A phonograph will make an ideal Christmas gift to the family.

The Chief Electrical Engineer of the Public Works Depart incut (Mr. F, T. AT. Kissel) lias written to the Engineer to the Horowhenua Power Board (Air. J. A. Smith) drawing a I toil lion to the fact that some of Ihe electrical toys being offered for sale are dangerous in the hands of anyone who is not an expert. TTe says: “It has been brought to my notice that applications are being made for approval to use on ordinary house service, electric toy railways. which arc of dangerous design. The particular railway which 1 examined was extended for use off the lamp socket or heating plug. The starter had two lamps in parallel and a resistance in series with lamps were on ordinary batten holders and i( was impossible to run with one lamp out and the terminals exposed. Further, an open circuit on the motor on the engine would result in full potential on the exposed mid rail and on the exposed contacts ol the resistance. As many dealers may not consider ii necessary to consult the supply authority, I am taking the opportunity to bring this matter to your not ice.”

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maladv caused chiefly through the effects of an alkaloid called nicotine which is extremely poisonous. Strong tobacco with a high percentage of nicotine should therefore he avoided. When selecting a brand, the smoker should not lie guided by appearance alone, because even an apparently mild cigarette tobacco of bright lemon colour may contain —and often does contain —an excess of nicotine. Tt is a peculiar fact that certain New Zelaand soils produce a leaf with a very small percentage of nicotine compared with the foreign type. Take for instance our local brands Riverhead Gold Cut Plug ■ No. 10 and Toasted Navy Cut. There you have an absolutely pure article, which can lie smoked continuously without I lie slightest after effects. It burns to the last, shred, leaving the mouth sweet and (dean. So highly is New Zealand lobaceo commented upon by doctors and experts that smokers should acquaint themselves with the merits of our own product bv giving (lie above brands a fair trial.

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Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVII, Issue 2975, 15 December 1925, Page 2

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Manawatu Herald TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1925. LOCAL AND GENERAL. Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVII, Issue 2975, 15 December 1925, Page 2

Manawatu Herald TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1925. LOCAL AND GENERAL. Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVII, Issue 2975, 15 December 1925, Page 2

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