Manawatu Herald TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 1928. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 3837, 28 August 1928, Page 2

Manawatu Herald TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 1928. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The s.s. Kennedy left port on Monday evening for the South. When Gene Tunney arrived in England last Tuesday he received a tumultuous reception, which prompted the exclamation, “Gee, I never thought I would have reached this stage of importance.”;.!., He went in a taxi to the Savoy Hotel, where he engaged . the gorgeous royal suite.

The takings at the_ ManawhennaWellington rep. match on Saturday totalled £6O (including grandstand £5). When Horowhenna played Hawke’s Bay B. reps, at Levin throe years ago, the total takings were £57, which indicates the financial signs of the times. Secretary Casey is to he complimented upon the completeness of the arrangements on Saturday.

A fire destroyed a five-roomed dwelling and contents owned and occupied by Mr. J. Hannam at Shannon at an early hour on Sunday morning. Mr. Hannam was aroused by the smell of burning, and on opening the bedroom door to investigate, was swept back by the flames, and had to make a hurried exit via the window. The building, furniture and effects were covered by insurance.

Flags were flown at the local post office and High School yesterday to commemorate the signing at Paris of the Kellogg Pact for the renunciation of war. The representatives of fifteen nations affixed their signatures to the agreement, and it is significant that the pen used was dipped into the same inkwell as was used 50 years ago by Benjamin Franklyn to sign the first treaty between France and the United States. The Minister of Education has asked school teachers to deliver appropriate addresses on the subject when the schools reopen.

A “burn-off” of fern and scrub on the Target Reserve hill at the rear of the racecourse yesterday afternoon assumed considerable proportions towards nightfall and was responsible for the sounding of the lire siren shortly before seven o’clock. At that time the fire looked as though it was located at the racecourse and fear was entertained for the safety of the Racing Club’s buildings. The fire brigade turned out and on investigating it was found that there was no danger to any property and that the fire was confined to the hill some distance at the rear of the course. The fire burnt itself out during the course of the evening. No damage was done.

When one takes into consideration the fenced off oval or playing field, the appointments for placers and a large grandstand to accomodate the public at Levin on the occasion of representative football matches, is it any wonder that the Union hesitates to set down classic games at Foxton, where none of these essentials are provided? Foxton’s Rugby playing field on the racecourse is proclaimed one of the best in the Dominion, but there are no such conveniences handy to it. The Racing Club generously offered the buildings at the course, but they are too distant from the playing area. If Foxton is to witness classic football it will have to provide necessary conveniences for both players and public.

As a chap grows older many things that formerly gave him pleasure lose their appeal. Bat there’s one thing lie rarely tires of —his pipe. In fact the older a man grows, the more necessary his pipe seems to become to him. Of course the enemies of the weed will laugh. But what does the man who does not (or cannot) smoke know of the joys of smoking? Tobacco is often roundly abused. Yet it’s harmless enough so long as it’s not heavily charged with nicotine as'most of the imported brands are. Is there any really pure tobacco on the market? Yes; our own New Zealand tobaccos are remarkable for their purity. And they contain so little nicotine that they may be smoked freely without fear of consequence's. Another strong point in their favour is that the leaf is toasted. Hence their fascinating flavour and delightful bouquet. Where are they to be had? Why, at any tobacconist’s. Ask for “Riverhead Gold” mild, ‘'Navy Cut” (Bulldog), medium, or “Cut Plug