Manawatu Herald SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 1930. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume LI, Issue 4430, 22 March 1930, Page 2

Manawatu Herald SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 1930. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

If. is stnled thill since Mr. Peter .jury Inis been hovering' over Groyiown. in his aeroplane the small bird nuisance has considerably abated.—Grey town Standard.

That some action Mould be laken to check the excessive speeding nt! motor-lorries in the county was urged by Mr. 0. K. Wilson at a meeting of the Wnitomo Gounty Council. “They were going like scalded eats through and around Piopio last sale day,” said Air. Wilson. It was decided by resolution to take action against, offenders.

The usual weekly euchre tournament held by the Fox.ton Surf and Life Saving Club took place on Tuesday evening when there was a good attendance. .Prizes were won as follows Ladies: Ist Airs. W. 11. iColey, 2nd Mr. K. de Bidder (tilling position). Gents: Mr. 11. ITirini Ist, Mr. Mitchell dnr. 2nd. The aggregate prize competition commences next Tuesday evening.

Two houses, each two-storeyed structures, were destroyed iu' the Hull. Valley last night. One was a boarding-house, containing about 20 rooms, situated in the Main Street of Lower Unit. Thu owner is Mrs. Ireland, of Auckland. The alarm for this was received at 7.45 and 3.30, the Ketone brigade was called to a ten-roomed apartment house on the Hull road. Both places were completely gutted. While excavating the clay used at a brick 'kiln at Havelock North one of the workmen unearthed a quantity of hones from a depth of about 30 feet. An opinion was given that the bones belong to the human species, and are possibly those of a young child, it is curious and interesting that such a find should be made so far down in a stratum of thick day, and the indications are that the relies may be of prehistoric origin. They have been forwarded In Wellington for identilicution.

The. driver of u motor-lorry i'rom a Wianganui dairy factory had a remarkable experience Hie other day when colluding cream cans in the country. l-alling at one farm "ate he discovered that in tile interval between the leaving of flic cream can by the farmer and his arrival a swarm of bees had clustered around the lop of the can. lie. had the greatest respect for bees, and as he did not vvunf to leave the cream behind, he acquainted the farmer, who hurriedly secured a box, and, in an expert manner, soon transferred the bees to it. The unsolicited testimonial and the involuntary exclamation of surprise and delight is the sini crest expression of appreciation. ,\ lady visitor to Koxton viewing the window display and the showroom exhibition of‘authent ic styles for autumn and winter now showing- at Smith’s Drapery, Ifoxton, expressed the opinion that the hats, frocks, coats, etc., were remarkably smart, and extremely low priced. The wonderful variety of laces, hose and figured velvets also met with complete approval and purchases were made. It is good to know Unit the ladies of Koxton are so well catered for and there is no necessity to go out of town to make purchases. This autumn it will be well to make comparisons and the result will lie a favourable summing up for the local draper both for styles and values. There is no obligation Pi purchase, lucrel”?" inspect and admire, then you’ll acquire.*

The Foxtou Football IClub is holding a shop day in Main Street to-dav. White lettering on a black background will be used tor this year’s number plates on ears. The Wairarapa Standard states flint there is a married couple in Greytown who can boast a family of 23, of whom fourteen are living. “Since being iu New Zealand, T have taken more tea than ever before in my life,” commented a member of the English farmers’ party at Palmerston North on Thursday. The first of the cattle shows run ,bv the Smithfield Club was held in when the prizes totalled 50 guineas. At the latest show, £5,400 was offered in prizes.

A very successful Bibleelass social was held last evening in Il»c Presbyterian schoolroom, when the boy’s class entertained the girls’ classes and their friends. An interesting series of games and competitions made the evening pass verv en iovablv.

On Thursday night a St. Patrick's hall was held in the local Tow’n Hall which was prettily decorated for tlu? occasion with green and gold streamers and greenery. The music was provided by the Alhambrian’s orchestra. Tlu* supper arrangements were in the capable band's of an energetic ladies committee and left nothing to be desired. A competition for a box ot chocolates was decided during tlu evening, the winner being Mr. K Robinson.

Our representative paid a visit to the 0. M. Ross Coy’s this morning and came away (irmly convinced that there is no occasion to go out of town for anything in the soft goods line. Look at the windows where all tlu* newest fashions lor autumn and winter are displayed. Walk in and inspect the latest in coats, frocks, costumes, hats and the newest fashions in bridge coats. In dress materials tweeds and ill oral velveteens predominate and they are smart in design and good in texture. Changes have taken place in lingerie.. Now you can get lace (o match any shade in material you select. The kid glove so long dormant has come into its .own. What loo'ks smarter than a pair of kid gloves with a ribbing of tweed? Hosiery takes on a darker tone to harmonise with the shades in tweeds. Superb neckwear gives a litiish to any costume or say one of the new and sightly scarves.* Choosing a birthday present for a man is not quite its simple as shelling- peas. You may so easily give him something he has no use for. Tons of money is wasted on gifts received with smiles and thanks, but which are not valued. Tastes differ widely, but there is one laste common to 1!) men out of 20—(he taste for tobacco. Give tlu* average man something to smoke and lie will appreciate it — preferably a bit of good “cut-up.” And llu* lines! “cut-up” is New Zealand grown. It is (he purest of all because —unlike the imported —it contains hardly any nicotine. Consequently it can be. smoked all day long—“and then some,” with perfect safety. How’s that? Because it is toasted —the only toasted 'baccy on the market —and the I Misting kills the nicotine and gives its incomparable flavour and bouquet. Popular brands include “Chit Plug No. 10,” "Navy Cut," “Cavendish," and “Kiverhead Gold.” There’s only one thing better for a man’s present than a pound of this tobacco, and that’s two pounds.— Ailvt. 02.