LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Manawatu Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 2002, 19 December 1921, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The election of members of the Manawatu-Oroua Electric Power Board is to take place on January 25th.

Several Palmerston North motor cyclists intend competing at a sports gathering at Opotiki during the holidays.

Mrs Stubbs, of Joseph Street has donled a large number of rare I'ijian curios to the Palmerston ISorth Museum.

A. considerable number of Palmerston North residents intend leaving during the next lew days for various seaside resorts.

Th> meeting of the Manawatu Patriotic Society, which was to have been held at 4 p.m. to-day. has. owing to unforeseen circumstances, been postponed.

No municipal 'busses are to be run in Palmerston North on Christmas Day On December 26th and Zitn, and'on New Year's Daj. the Sunday time-table is to be put into operation. knottier new shipment of Creme Knitting Silk has just been received by The C. M. Ross Co., Ltd. Also blach. and a very attractive range of the latest colourings. Price 10/6 per 4oz hank.

How eagerly on a stifling, dusty day ;ill will greet refreshing drinks made with Price's Fruit Syrup Essence. At the picnic, on the motor trip, cycling, walking, summer sports of every kind will be made all the more enjoyabh if cold fruit drinks are forthcoming to quench those terrific thirsts. One bottle Price's makes 3 gallons coollnp. full flavoured beverage. All good grocers, 1 /(> per bottle, say "Price's, please." Wholesale —Goldingham and

Factory butter was reduced in Masterton on .Saturday to 1/S per lb.

The entries received for the rifle championship meeting at Wanganui exceed those of last year.

Mr William John Smith, postmaster at Rongotea, has been authorised to take and receive statutory declarations under the Justices of the I'eace Act.

James Millan, a single man, aged thirty-nine years, attempted suicide at Mosgiel on Friday by using- a razor on his throat. He is In the Dunedin Hospital now.

A sharp shock of earthquake was experienced at Napier, Waipawa, and other parts of Hawke's Bay at U. 35 last night. it was not felt in Palmerston North.

A number of aerial flights were made over Palmerston JS'orth yesterday by Captain L. H. Brake,- of the Canterbury Aviation Company, with his two-passenger Avro aeroplane. The steamer Kennedy, which went ashore on the north beach at Foxton, while attempting to cross the bar on Tuesday, was successfully refloated on Friday, and arrived at the wharf. As far as has been ascertained, she is not materially damaged. A successful picnic was held during the week-end by the Oroua Cricket Club, at Te Matal, on grounds kindly lent by Mr S. R. Lancaster. An exciting cricket match, Married v. Single, ended in a win for the former by 1G runs. Sports were held for young and old, ably controlled by Mr J. Proud. Altogether a most enjoyable day was spent. The Moyor acknowledges with thanks the following donations to the Christmas Appeal Fund:—J. H. P. .Strang £2„ .Mrs .Ale. McGregor £2, lnnes and Oakley £2 2/-, W. Devine £2 2/-, Millar and Giorgi £1 1/-, Dagnali and Keeble £1 1/-, C. Louisson £l.l/-, H. >L. Young £1 1/-, "Sympathiser" £l, Men's branch of St. Vincent de Paul £1 1/-. Her Excellency Lady Jellicoe has been asked to invite the women of New Zealand who are named Mary to contribute a wedding present to Princrss Mary in connivance with the movement in other parts of the Empire. Contributions are limited to J/-, and Lady Jellicoe would be glad to receive them by January 10th, along with the name and address. That the Presbyterian Church ( of New Zealand is in a good flnancial position -\\4fs commented upon by the Rev J. S. Roid at a meeting of the Christchurch Presbytery. He said, as a financial concern, the Presbyterian Church had come out of the current financial depression far better than any commercial concern. Members of the Church had risen splendidly to the occasion.

On Saturday afternoon about 200 children and adults gathered at Ail Saints' School grounds, the occasion being the presentation of prizes to the kindergarten classes of All Saints' Sunday School. Each child received a gift, the presentations being made by Rev H. G. Blackburne. Numerous games and competitions were indulged.in during the afternoon, and a delightful time was spent by all.

At the Police Court at Napier on Saturday, John Nickolich, a Dalmatian, pleaded guilty to two charges of having issued valueless cheques aggregating £25. He was remanded to Wellington for sentence. The police stated that Nickolich will have to answer charges of a similar nature at Auckland, Hamilton, Taihape, Palmerston. It is believed that the aggregate amount is in the neighbourhood of £GOO.

The Palace Theatre was crowded last night when a sacred concert was held in aid of the Mayor's Christmas appeal fund. The first-class programme arranged by Mr W. J. Woollett was thoroughly enjoyed. The collection amounted to about £23. Following were the contributors to the programme:—Mrs Shadlock, Misses Blecliynden, Levy, Alice Blandford, and Mr A. Blandford (songs), Miss Rona Day (recitation), Mr Jack Elliott (trombone solo), and Mr C. Bell (xylophone solos). Mr Percy Flynn's orchestra played the accompaniments.

Owing to the keen interest and support extended to Mr Clement Wraggc in his scientific entertainments, he has decided to lengthen his stay in Palmerston North. This evening, at S o'clock, Mr Wragge will give another of his lectures, entitled "The Music of the Weather." This address, which is superbly illustrated, deals with "Wragge's working hypothesis" of forecasting the seasons, and also the manner in which the ordinary day by dav weather forecasts are formulated. It will be of great interest and value to all connected with the land, and should be greeted by another packed house.

On Saturday afternoon the Oddfellows' Hall in Palmerston North presented a scene long to be remembered, when the children of the Oddfellows from far and near assembled to see what Father Christmas had in store for them. The members of the Lodge had erected a huge Christmas tree, from which were suspended hundreds of toys, suitable for children of all ages. It required a good deal of engineering to ensure that each got his share of the good things. Numerous competitions were organised during the afternoon, and were much appreciated. Several items were rendered by juvenile artists, which were received with great applause. Those who worked so hard to raise funds for organising and carrying out the scheme should be more than pleased with the success that attended their labours.

At the meeting: of the Palmerston North Borough Council on Friday evening a letter was read from the Medical Health Officer with reference to talcing necessary precautions re plague, and asking that the inspectors undertake routine inspection of rubbish accumulation and improper storage of foodstuffs, eating houses, hotels, store-rooms, fruit shops, butchers'" shops, etc; that the Council arrange that rat poison be made available free of charge, or at least as cheaply as possible; that special attention he directed to the municipal rubbish tips, and that the Council exercise the strictest supervision upon all matters connected with rat extermination, and the removal of material likolv to encourage rats. —The matter was referred to the Health Committee, and the inspector is to be asked to furnish a report.

The Daisy Carpet Toy Sweeper for the kiddies works perfectly—has the usual dust receiver and other attachments. Price only 3/11. The C. M. Boss Co., Ltd., Grand Nmas Carnival.

The boot manufacturers are endeavouring to prevent the dumping of Australian sandals and children's shoes into New Zealand. The Rongotea Co-op. are dumping these goods out at ridiculous prices. Now is the time to buy; the hot weather and holidixs are upon us.*

A London cable states that the Indian and Auckland city loans wera over-subscribed.

Two fine Chinese bronzes have been added to the Auckland museum byvoluntary subscribers.

The Palmerston North Loan Consolidation Jiill is to come before the 1 House of Representatives to-night. The trains that passed through Palmerston North on Friday and Saturday last were filled with excursionists.

A movement is afoot to start a> chamber of commerce in Manaia. Recently Kaponga established a chamber.

The expenses in connection with the Wanganui Competitions amounted to over £7OO. A small surplus is expected. Dick Arnst and Hadneld are training hard for the sculling championship, which takes place on the Wanganui Kiver on January sth.

A resolution in favour of mixed bathing at the public swimming baths was defeated at the annual meeting of the Pahiatua Swimming Club. We have to acknowledge the receipt of a neat card containing Christmas and New Year greetings from the Mayor and Mayoress of Palmerston North.

The whole of the newspapers, morning and evening, in the chief' centres of New Zealand, will suspend publication on December 26th and January 2nd. A Dunedin telegram states that Alexander Noble Scott, warehouseman aged fifty-five, died under an anaesthetic during- an operation in a private hospital.

A recent arrival at Auckland named Lionel Litt was fined £IOO last week; for bringing: ashore a quantity of' clothing on which Customs duty had, not been paid. The Christchurch High School' cricket team, which is to play against; Palmerston North High School for the Heathcotc Williams Shield, arrived at l'almerston on Saturday.

The Feilding A. and P. Association has set up a sub-committee to inquire into the possibility of placing one or more motor-cycle races on the programme for the next show.

Two maimed returned soldiers from Palmerston North were granted permission at a meeting of the Taranaki> Jockey Club, to sell cigarettes ' and tobacco on the race-course at New Plymouth at the Christmas meeting. A seven-roomed house at Mangamutu (Pahiatua), owned by Mr E. Selby, of Masterton, and occupied by) Mr Thomas Gaskell and family, was, destroyed by fire on Friday night. The, building was insured for £450 in the' State Office.

The danger of motor-cars passing the municipal busses when the latter are about to pull up was emphasised in Palmerston North last week, when a young lady who had dismounted from a bus had a narrow escape of being seriously injured.

The spire of St. Patrick's Church in Palmerston North, which was an old landmark, having been erected 1 over thirty years ago, and was 122 ft t high, was taken down one day last week. The timber in the spire was" found to be perfectly sound.

An interesting group of sun spots is now near the centre of the sun'adisc in a favourable place for observation, according to Mr G. V. Hud-' son. The group has shown decided signs of increased activity during the last four days, and is quite a striking object in the telescope.

It is reported that officers of the. Railway Department are already making a detailed survey of the proposed deviation of the railway at Palmerston North. The work is to be among th« most urgent to be undertaken by the' Public Works Department in the immediate future. The new railway station will be located in the vicinity of the present saleyards.

At the inquest at Gisborne concerning the death of Edward Tait, a half-' caste Maori who was found dead with* a gun near his body, the jury return-, ed a verdict that death was due to a gunshot wound in the head, self-in-j ilicted, and that the gun was accident-, ally discharged. The jury expressed) sympathy with the widow and child-< ren of deceased, who was a wellknown sheep-farmer at Whatatutu.

At a meeting of the Peilding A. and P. Association on Friday last, a letter, was read from the Council of Agriculture, stating that the A. and P. Association had unanimously favoured the establishment of a Royal Show, but the Government had informed the. Council that the promised donation of £SOO would not be forthcoming till better times. It was proposed, however, to go on with the formation of a Royal Society.

William Alfred Gustafson was charged at the Hawera Magistrate's Court oh Friday, on remand from Palmerston North, with having, on or before September 27, 1921, received, at Wanganui, a cheque for £SO in terms requiring him to pay the same to the Wanganui Regimental Band, and with having fraudulently convert, ed it or its proceeds to his own use. Additional charges against him were: (1) That between June 22, 19-1, and November 7, 1921, he did steal the sum of £193/15/11, the property o£ the New Zealand Government; (-) that, at Hawera, on or about October 18 1921, he still steal the sum of £3 2s' the property of the New Zealand Government; (3) that, at Hawera on or about August 23, 1921, he did steal the sum of £lO, the property of the New Zealand Government. 'A remand was granted till Tuesday, and on the application of Sergeant Henry the amount of bail was reduced to two sureties of £l5O each and the accused in £l5O.

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