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Pahiatua Herald, Volume XIV, Issue 3344, 11 June 1909, Page 5

Lambs have made their appearance in Canterbury. Baths for miners employed at the Point Elizabeth State Colliery will probably he erected shortly. Lady Ward and Miss Ward will accompany the Premier on his coming visit to London. \

It is reported that speculation in c-heese outputs has landed one New Zealand operator in financial difficulties.

The contract steamers of tlie past season, says th© National Dairy Association’s annual report, maintained regular time-table dates, and the arrivals have been fairly satisfactory. Advice lias been received, states the Kaikoura. correspondent of tine Lyttelton Times, that Mr M. J. Cresswedl’s Oator’s Peak clip of wool realised 12id, and Air S. Andrew’s Feraledgh clip 11 Id.

Captain F. Naylor, formerly of the Union Company’s steamer Penguin, has been appointed mate of the Anchor Company’s chartered steamer Wairau, which is engaged in the Wel-lington-Nelson-Mjotueka service.

Air R. Lee, chairman of the Wellington Education Board, is paying a short visit to Pahiatua. This afternoon lie delivered an interesting address to the pupils of the District High School. •

A replace advertisement concerning warm slippers for everyone appears m to-day’s issue from Mr J. K. Carpenter, uootmake and importer. These slippers Air Carpenter buys direct from the English manufacturers and consequently the prices are the lowest. Air W. E. C. Tylee, of Alakuri, has received a letter from the Assistant Under-Sec ret ary for Public Works stating that an_ authority for the expenditure of £SO in completing the ford known as Tylee’s ford, at Alakuri, lias been issued to the District Road Engineer.

On page two will be found late telegraphic news under various headings and commercial, on page three a letter from Air A. Reese on “A Political Traitor,” on page six an account o” an inquest at Pougaroa, on page seven some interesting telegrams with refference to the wheat market and a report of this week’s stock sale at Addington. Of the football matches to lie' playid to-morrow interest will no doubt he centred in the cup match between Nireaha and Alangatainoka, which takes place at Alangatainoka. At present Nireaha is leading Alangatainoka by one game, and as the latter will he putting a strong team in the field in the hope of equalising matters a keenly-fought combat should he the result. On the local recreation ground Haiuua and Pahiatua will do battle, and this game also should prove an exciting one.

The half-yearly installation of officers of the Druids Lodge took placo in the Foresters’ Hall last night, when there was a good attendance of members. The following officers were duly installed by the District officer, Bro. Page:—A.l). Bro. J. Swiggs; V.A., Bro. J. 11. Hall; A.D.B.’s, Bros. Finch and Hepburn; V.A.B.’s. Bros. Alorris and Jacques; 1.G., Bro W. Hull; 0.G., Bro W. Yule; Treasurer, Bro J. Trezise; secretary, Bro D. Wilton. Three new members were also initiated. At the close of the installation ceremony supper was partaken of, and the remainder of the evening was spent in harmony. The Palmerston branch of the Woodlands Hunt Club held their meet this week on Wednesday afternoon, when an excellent run took place over country in Jackeytown, on the Foxton road. There was a large party of folaowers including several ladies, who evinced a keen interest in the sport. The Alanawatu Standard compliments the club upon having a really good official in Mr Russell, the huntsman, adding that his horsemansnip is pcifeot, as is also the condition of the hounds and the control that lie has over them. The hunt on Wednesday was led by Messrs A and J. Buiek', both parties entering into the sport with real enthusiasm, ami fulfilling their duties admirably. The huntsman was not lacking in this respect, nor was his night-hand man, Mr Buchanan, who acted as whip. Air J. A. Mitchell, as master of the field, fulfilled his duties in a most tactful manner, assisting the hunters when necessary, and giving a. word of encouragement to those who were riding hosres not too capable. At the close of the hunt Air Mitchell announced that it was the intention, of the committee to give a trophy at the end of the season to the horsemen for a race between horses owned by members of the hunt. Votes of thanks were accorded property owners and also to donors of .the afternoon tea, Messrs Mitchell, J. L. and B. Buick. The next hunt in this district will take place at Hamuia to-morrow afternoon.

Seiiing freely. Warm colonial men’s underwear from the Kniapo’, li-ofvlyn and Mosgiel factories. Prices l ight.—Evans, the cash draper.*

For Children’s Hacking Cough at night, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, Is fid and 2h fi

Five minutes longer >u bed w hen “All Blacks” hoot polish nines time on your hoot*