The HERALD. PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING, WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 16, 1014. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Pahiatua Herald, Volume XIX, Issue 4942, 16 September 1914, Page 4

The HERALD. PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING, WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 16, 1014. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Lieutenant Richard Gates lias died of injuries sustained by a fall of two thousand feet on Thursday night while scouting in London.

The London Stock Exchange Committee has acceded to the Consol markets request to issue an abbreviated official list of trustee securities. This is taken as being the first stop towards re-opening. Among the war cables published on September 4th was one from New York, stating that many United States papers disclose much pro-Ger-man feeling. A resident of Wellington', on seeing this, cabled to Now York, and received a reply that the American press, as a whole, was distinctly favourable to Great Britain. After dinner at Government House on Monday evening. His Excellency the Governor invested Major-General Sir Alexander J. Godley with the insignia of K.C.M.G.. Those present included the Prime Minister and ether members of the Cabinet and them wives, Sir Joseph and Lady Ward, and Captain and Mrs Marshall. Sir Joseph Ward asked the Premier in the lion,sc of Representatives hist night whether ho was prepared to introduce legislation cancelling Gorman patents in the Dominion Jho Premier said the matter had boon under consideration, and they were in communication with the Imperial authorities on the point. Patronise Pahintim Patriotically lie arc quite optimistic about the future. and are reedy for a big summer s trade so may we have the Pleasure of seeing yon shortly P Yours truly, Evans. RHEUMATISM AND LUMBAGO. Dr. Sheldon’s Gin Pills arc the latest and most up-to-date remedy for Rheumatism and Lumbago. A few days’ treatment will convince you of their worth. Price Is fid and 2s fid Per bottle. Obtainable at L. W. T.ongmore’s, Chemist, Pnhintna.

A large number of local residents motored to Palmerston North last night and attended the Harry Lauder entertainment. They speak in glowing terms of the performance of the famous comedian.

In future all parcels, packages and luggage for Pongaroa and intermediate places by the Pahiatua-Ponga-roa Motor Company’s service, must be loft at the Company’s garage, in Main street, before 2 p.m/., otherwise delivery will not be taken that day. This rule, which has been adopted in order that the proper timetable can be maintained, will be strictly adhered to. At a meeting of the Eltliam Dairy Company the following resolution was passed: That it be a recommendation to the South Taranaki dairying Companies to make a progress payment of tenpence for butter-fat from and including August-, till circumstances warrant an alteration of the price advanced', those who have already fixed the price for August to be exempt for that month. A Guild of Girl Communicants has been started in Pahietua under the name of St. Agnes’ Guild. The Parish Magazine states that the Vicar is the warden, Mrs Fenn, Mrs David Crewe and Mrs Bisdee are assistant wardens and honorary members. Mrs David Crewe is secretary and treasurer. This Guild has a definite object in its formation, and that is the care of the sanctuary.

What beautiful Summer Goods. — AVe claim to have the best and choicest lot of new spring goods in Pahiatua. For instance, take “hats,” and visit Evans’ showroom.