Manawatu Herald SATURDAY JANUARY 28, 1928. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 3747, 28 January 1928, Page 2

Manawatu Herald SATURDAY JANUARY 28, 1928. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

♦ Labour saving devices, no matter how small, are always appreciated. Housewives, if you have not tried our jam pot covers do so now. We have sold a large number this season, and the supply is getting low. Send for your’s now. Ask to have a look at the book of labels, too. —Manawatu Herald,

One of the attractions billed in connection with the Grey District Diamond Jubilee celebrations to be held at the end of next month and beginning of March is the grand Jubilee Regatta featuring the “Fast and Favourite” s.s. Kennedy (1805 pioneer steamer). The Kennedy is still in active service and is the only coastal vessel which keeps up a regular service between Wellington, Lyttelton and Foxton. ' Since 1865, however, the vessel has been considerably altered, but is still as sea . worthy as when she was the pride of the epast.

At Wanganui Magistrate’s Court, the other day Mr. Barton, S.M., Avas. asked to make an order against a defaulting debtor, counsel arguing thait defendant admitted spending 1/6 a week on tobacco. The Magistrate is reported to have replied: “I can see po more reason for cutting off debtor’s tobacco than cutting off dhe sugar in his tea.” Doubtless Mr. Barton recognised that the habitual smoker would go without tea altogether rather than give up his pipe. To a great many.men tobacco is not a luxury —it is a necessity. Anti-to-baccoites say ist is highly injurious. It isn’t, provided the right kind of tobacco is used. The. imported brands, we all know, contain far too pinch nicotine to be wholesome. But what about, our own New Zealand tobacco? They contain so little nicotine that they n\ay be considered rather beneficial than otherwise. And you can’! beat them tor flavour and fragrance. That’s because they are toasted. Ask any tobacconist for “Riverhead Gold” mild, “Navy Cut” (Bulldog) medium, or “Cut Plug No. 10” (Bullslioad), full strength.

Larrikins have been making themselves objectionable by creating a nuisance in shop entrances in Main St. If caught they will receive severe punishment. Light showers of rain have fallen intermittently throughout this district since this morning. Good soaking rain, however, is badly needed.

We direct attention to an article appearing on page four, which refers in detail to the Foxton District High School and is of interest to parents of school pupils. At Ashburton yesterday, Audley Harold Pocoek was fined £lO and had his license cancelled till July 1, for being drunk while in charge of a motor-cycle. A record was established at the C. M. Ross Co.’s Big Summer Sale this morning when the firm disposed of nearly 300 yards of voile in less than two hours.*

The public is cordially invited to visit the local Girl Guides’ camp at the seaside between the hours of X\ and 6 p.m. to-day. The camp is located next to All Saints’ Children’s Home.

Parents of intending pupils of the secondary department, of the local district 1 high school are reminded that the headmaster will be in attendance ait the school on Monday and Tuesday next, between 2.30 and and 7 and 8 p.m.

The public is notified that we are not holding a sale of antiques. Our stocks are all of recent purchase, and do not require to be redyed or re-modelled. The reductions in prices cannot be beaten. C. M. Ross Co’s. Big Summer ■Sale.*

» An entertainment in aid of the local Blanket Society’s funds will take place in the Town Hall at an early date. A drama tic'farce, “My Turn Next,” will be produced by local amateurs which should attract a large audience.

Prize-winners at the Labour Social Club’s weekly euchre tournament, held in the Town Hall supper rooms on Friday night, were Mesdatnes Williams, Broad, and Small and Messrs A. Sharpe, Williams, and Hobbs.

Francis John Douglas, aged 21, a farmer, of Hawke’s Bay, was fined £25 in the Wellington S.M. Court yesterday and his license cancelled for 12 months for being intoxicated while in charge of his motor car. For using indecent language he was convicted and discharged.