Local and General.
I 'X.Y,Z. ” ('care Settler Office) would be pleased to hear of any lady passenger going to W.itara by the next trip of the “Arapawa."
Anglican services in connection with the Church of England Mission are Advertised for Sunday 16th inst, the Rev. J. T. McWilliain conducting.
Mr F. J. Cowern has a new advertisement on our back page re the Hauturu lime and stone works.
At a meeting of the Kawhia Orchestral Jhib last night, a resolution of sympathy vith Mr and Mrs G. H. Chase was carried unanimously, .and the secretary was instructed to forward a .letter of conolence. The Kawhia County Council’s next ordinary meeting will take place on the 22nd inst.
After meeting with many delays and lifficulties the directors of the New Zealand Iron Ore Smelting Company (New Plymouth) are now confident of success. Juring eighteen hours a furnace Jias been tapped seven times, and conditions are improving all the time, assuring i continuity, which has hitherto never been secured.
A powerful nor’-westerly gale on Sunday last was responsible for a very heavy sea both inside and outside the harbour, and >vas accompanied by an exceptionally high tide—beating all known records. Native plantations on the harbour front were completely inundated and the salt water has destroyed all their early crops, while the tidal wave came far up the beach frontage of the town. One desastrous result of the boisterous elements was the demolition of the beacon at Te Uaika, which, together with a valuable lamp, was blown down and destroyed, but has since been replaced.
The s s. ‘‘Arapawa” is expected from Waitara this evening, a portion of her cargo being 135 tons of hides requisitioned by the Imperial Government. The s.s. “Aupouri” arrived in Kawhia last Tuesday evening, having been delayed at Onehunga through unfavourable weather. The “Arapawaf” called at Kawhia the following day on her way to Waitara.
During the week Messrs Scott and Edwards disposed of a line of fat wethers to Mr W. Corrigan, and they are to be shipped in two drafts by steamer to the Aucklacd Freezing Works. Messrs F. Grove and Son advertise a quantity of machinery etc., in another column.
For Children’s Hacking Cough at night Wood’s Great Peppermint Cure, 1/6, 2'6 The Oparau Minstrel Club celebrates its first public appearance in the Oparau Hall on the 28th inst., when an entertaining programme is promised. We understandfthat the best talent of the district is to be in evidence, and an enjoyable evening maybe anticipated.
Farmers should bear in mind that calves reared on Meggitt’s Linseed Oil Meal do not fall off in condition when turned out to grass. Meggitt’s Meal builds a strong frame and robust constitution—it is not a mere temporary fattener as are some other meals. Rear calves on Meggitt’s Linseed Oil Meal—the agents are Messrs Mackay and Jones, Ltd., General Merchants, Te Kuiti.
When your little child is hot, restless and feverish, with a fresh cold, don’t delay but immediately give “Nazol” on sugar, and sprinkle freely a handkerchief with “Nazol” and pin to the dress so that the child can inhale it constantly.
The Imperial Government has advised the Government of New Zealand that it is willing to take over the whole, or part, of the butter output. No reference is made in the communication in regard to price or conditions. The New Zealand Government will now proceed with the negotiations with a view to reaching a satisfactory understanding in regard to terms.
The Te Awamutu sub - Provincial Executive of the Farmers’ Union, having decided to establish a farmers’ institute in Te Awamutu, at which the wives of farmers can meet when in town, a committee of ladies was appointed to arrange the schedule of duties, etc., for the caretaker. The committee met on Wednesday, and arranged details of the management of the rooms as to furnishings, and it is expected that the institute will soon be in full working order.
Cold in the head or Nasal Catarrh is quickly relieved by “Nazol”. Take 5 or 6 drops on loaf sugar and place between the cheek and gums, and allow to dissolve naturally and very slowly. This gives prolonged action and quicker relief. For Influenza take Woods’ Great The casket and silk flag sent by the Boy scouts of New Zealand for presentation to the Boy Scoutt of France has been sent from London to Paris by a Foreign Office messenger, where it has been handed to General de Berckheim, secretary-general of the French Boy Scouts. The Prime Minister stated in Parliament that the Irish Labour agitator, Jim Larkin, would not be allowed to land in New Zealand. Notice of the question on the subject was given by Mr R. A. Wright (Wellington Suburbs), but Mr Massey said that he would answer it immediately.
Fate rarely grants us what we crave Betwixt the cradle and the grave. Anticipating boons to come
Makes phantom happiness for some ; But when with croup a child lies sick Relief is always needed quick— Wise parents such relief assure By purchasing Woods’ Peppermint Cure
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Kawhia Settler and Raglan Advertiser, Volume XVI, Issue 868, 7 September 1917, Page 2
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