LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXX, Issue 439, 17 October 1908, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

It is rumoured that three weddings are to be celebrated locally at an early date. The services in the Methodist church to-morrow morning and evening will be conducted by the Rev. P. J. Mairs. Evening subject, “The young man in the ■church.” Mr. Mairs will sing one of Alexander’s latest solos, Eord, I’m coming. ” Messrs. F. Woods and W. S. Stewart made a successful canvass of the members of All Saints church for funds in order to have the interior of the building lit with gas. As a result of their efforts, gas will be installed at an early date.

The services at the local Presby terian Church to-morrow will be conducted both in the morning and evening by the Rev. G. K. Aitken. At the latter service Mr Aitkeu will discuss the question : ‘‘ Is religion of any value to a man in this life ?”

A stranger to Masterton applied to Sergeant Miller, of the local police force, on Wednesday evening, for charitable aid relief. This was accorded him, but later he was arrested, and when searched was found to be in possession of ’IOS.

Bishop Julius stated at St. Mary’s church, Addington, last Sunday, that many men stood sponsors to children at baptism who in ordinary circumstances only entered church twice in a lifetime, once when they were brought by their mothers to be baptised, and once when they were carried there by the undertaker.

Recently (says a Christchurch wire) a series of burglaries have 1 een committed in the Templeton district, Canterbury, stores being entered and goods stolen. As a result of investigations made, detectives visited Islington and secured a quantity of the stolen property in the possession of two men, one an Australian and the other a recent arrival from South Africa. The motor garage of Dexter and Crozier was burglariously entered yesterday, and several gold medals from a trophy case stolen.

All is grist which comes to their mill,” is" the motto the Government railway management use when dealii.g with the Saudon tramway authorities (Manawatu County Council). When tarpaulins belonging to the Government are used on the trams, the Council has to pay a shilling a day, but when the Government use the Council’s tarpaulins consignors have to pay the Government a shilling a day, but the Council receives nothing. In reply to a request for satisfaction, the General Manager for Railways informed the Council that the latter’s tarpaulins are only used to expediate the transit of the goods. In discussing the financial position of the Chamber of Commerce at Thursday night’s meeting, the secretary said that it would have been far better had the Chamber kept the £$ donated by the Palmerston Borough Council instead of returning it.' Mr. Hennessy said that as he had been responsible for returning the amount, he would deduct same from his statement of travelling expenses. Since the cheque had been returned, he said the mayor of Palmerston in making excuses for only donating such a small amount, had deliberately misrepresented the facts of the case by stating that the letter from the Chamber to ..the Council had not set out their financial position, and the Palmerston Council did not know what amount was required.

Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds never fails, is 6d and as 6d

Additions are made to the Himatangi stock sale list. The date of the general elections has been fixed for Tuesday, November 17th. A fire destroyed a portion of the Wanganui District High School early yesterday morning, which completely destroyed the western wing. The loss is estimated at considerably more than over the insurance.

Mr E. A. Carter, Vice-President of the Wellington Trades and Labour Council, delivered an openair address opposite the Court House last night, to a fair number of people. He referred at length to labour legislation, and other subjects of interest to the workers, and was accorded a good hearing. He will deliver another address in the same localit)’ this evening. Owing to Mr. Stevens’ address at Foxton on Wednesday night, it has been decided to play the return crib tournament with Sanson at the latter place on Tuesday night. Local players who are prepared to make the trip are requested to hand in their names to either Mr. T. Henderson or Mr. J. Valentine. The team will leave Foxton station at xo minutes to 6 p.m.

Elsewhere in this issue the Palmerston Cycle and Motor Co. notify that Mr. J. H. Yerex, of the Rex Studio, Main Street, has been appointed local agent tor their bicycles, etc., and the firm’is outdoor representative, Mr. G. Fowler, will work in conjunction with Mr. Yerex. All the well-known bicycles for which the firm are sole agents, will be stocked, together with accessories. Repairs will receive prompt attention. Old bicycles will be taken as part payment for new machines. Inspection invited. Dress Materials. —In a replace advertisement on the front page in this issue C. Smith Ltd., the popular Palmerston drapers, advertise New and Complete Stocks of Dress Materials for the Summer Season. They claim to hold one of the best collections of up-to-date fashionable goods in the district, and certainly the cheapest in price and best in value. The great Palmerston Spring Show is close at hand. Now is the time to place your orders and save disappointment. The Firm invites ladies to write for free samples, or if visiting Palmerston to call in and inspect the display which is well worth the trip.* Mr Joseph James Birchley, a well-known Palmerston resident, died on Thursday, aged 58 years. Deceased had deen ailing for some time. Thirty-five years ago he came to Foxton, and settled here, making many friends. He interested himself in the flaxmilling industry for a time, and then took to stock dealing and droving. After remaining in Foxton for twenty-six years he removed to Palmerston North, where he has since resided. He was widely known and respected throughout the district. He leaves a widow and three sons and nine daughters, two of whom are married, to mourn their loss. The interment took place this afternoon.

The Earl of Dudley (GovenorGeneral of Australia), through the Secretary for the Colonies (the Earl of Crewe), has received a reply to an invitation to President Roosevelt to visit Australia. It states that the President very deeply appreciated the courtesy ot the invitation, especially in view of the more than generous hospitality the people of Australia had everywhere shown the American Fleet. It would not be possible for him after visiting Africa to visit Australia, but he most earnestly hopes that some day it will be his good fortune to. make a trip to the giant young Commonwealth of the South Seas, upon the future growth and success of which so much depends for the whole civilized world.

The latest in railway construction at Petoue workshops is the sleeping car. Eight sleeping cars are in course of building: Dike the present “bird-cage” carriages, these sleeping-cars comprise several compartments arranged down the side of one long corridor. They are capable of being fitted out with 20 bunks, arranged as in ship’s cabins. Four of the compartments have each four berths, and in each of the remaining two there is sleeping accommodation for two passengers. The upper bunk is formed by the swinging out of the back of the seat. The cars are, therefore, intended to be used as ordinary firstclass accommodation during the day and when night comes down the attendants have little to do to make them comfortable bedrooms.. The intention is to dispense altogether with blankets, to provide sheets and rugs, which will be carried in lockers under the seats when not in use.