DISTRICT & GENERAL.

Bush Advocate, Volume XII, Issue 1754, 30 September 1899, Page 2

DISTRICT & GENERAL.

Looal news, stock market reports, cables, and other reading matter will be found on page four. Mr Wood, Mayor of Palmerston North, wired this morning requesting us to notify that in connection with the funeral of tho late Mr A. MoHardy, whioh is to take place at Havelook to-morrow, a special train will leave Palmorston for Hastings at 8 a.m. to-morrow, returning in the evening. Stoppages will be made at all the principal stations along the line to pick up passengers. The train will arrive at Dannevirke at about 9.15 a.m. Those who have promised subscriptions towards the purchase of a site for another school, and all in favor of the movement, are reminded of the meeting to be held at the Oddfellows Hall at 8 on Monday evening to discuss matters connected therewith. The fishing seaion opens to-morrow. License*; can ba obtained from Messrs Solomon and Son aud Mr G. Hamilton, Dannevirke, and at the Kumeroa, Noraswood, and Dannevirke post officeß. The Pirate Football Olub'a social, to have been held next Tuesday, has been postponed to a date which will be announced shortly. There can be little doubt that in deciding to hold its first championship meeting at Dupedin or Invercargill the Caledonian Association has made a great mistake. A more central place, Wellington for preference, should hßve been chosen in order to allow all the affiliated Societies to be represented. A strong team uas being organised in Dannevirke to compete for the ohampionship under the impression that the meeting would be held at Wellington, but it will be impossible for our representatives to travel to the southern end of the colony, and many, other sooietiea are placed in a similar position. On a seotion between Knight and McPhee stroets there is a gravel pit nearly 10 feet deep, whioh has lately been full of •water. It has become a favorite resort for children in the vicinity, and within the past 'ortnigbt there have been tw« narrow escapes from drowning. The local authorities should see to it that the pit is closed up at once, otherwise it will probably be the oauee of loss of life before very long. The annual meeting of the Dannsvirke Caledonian Society will be held next month. The Society is to be reorganised in accordance with the regulations of the Caledonian Association of New Zealand, and changes are to be made which it is hoped will place it on a much better footing than hitherto and add to the importance and succbss of its sports gatherings. The musical Society held a very ouccesaful practice on Thursday evening, and six hew members were eleoted. The Society will probably maka its first bow to the public in December, and half the proceeds of the concert will be given to the Brass Band's uniform fund, the balance being devotad to payment of the Society's expenses and the purchase of new music. A pbreno-physiognomical leotura is to be delivered by Mr B. Larsen at the Salvation Array barracks next Wednesday evening. The lecture will bo illustrated by 50 lantern slides, and as the admission is only Gd, a large audience is expected. The quarterly meeting of the We»leyan Church, held on Wednesday, was presided over by tha BaT. T. Francis Tones, of Wnllington. Moat of the officials and the circuit minister were present. AH the reports presented were of a very cheering character. Membership returns showed an increase, tha Sunday Sohool reported 114 scholars, and average attendance more than douhle last quarter. The financial report, while shewing an inoreaaeil income, reported a defioit. The Hav. M. K." Gilmour waj cordially invited to labor in the circuit for & second year. A profitable talk on the ' i>romotion of the work of God in this district' brought the meeting to a close. The Bev. Jones, -who had been to Ormondville and Waipawa, prboeaded to Woodvilla on Thursday, and Palmerston on Friday. The quarterly mealing of the Loyal Dannovirko Lodga of Oddfellows was held, on Thursday evening, th-ro being a large attendance of members, N.G. Bro. A. C. Pocock preiidiDg. On« new member was initiated, making a total of 10 new members for tho past quarter. It was decided to hold tho annual sports on Boxing Day, and the following sports committed was appointed :— Messrs Molntyre, Pocook, Blair, Hanseu, MoKenzis, 0. Whits, and J. White: It has also been decided to hold an anniversary pionio on a future date, and the oomraittee appointed have already Belsotedjß si,te on tha banks of tha Manawatu river.; An ambulance oUbs is now to be formed in connection with the Lodge, and ft committee was appointed to make all arrangements. — About £50 was paid in aubscriptionsdurih'g the evening. — At the:oloSB of the usual Lodga busineasT.G. Bro. A. Brooks wa» presanted wjth a Past Master's certificate (framed), Snfi a, puirple) collar, the reward of merit ; and P.G. Bro. C. Berntaen was presented with a similar P.G'b certificate. D.P.G.M. Bro. Mclntyre, in making the presentations, warmly eulogised the servicos of the reoipientf, and pointed to the presentations as an incentive to the ysung members to become proficient in the duties of Oddfellowship. Owing to the large a,mount pf business to be transacted, it was 11 p.m. before tho Lodge adjourned. MrM. Grant opened the local branohof tho N.Z. Confectionery Co., opposite tha Eailway Hotel to-day, and is making a capital display of nil descriptions of sweets and candies. The R«v. M. K. Gilmour gives an objeot lesson on 'Coins' at the morning service in the Town Hall. At the even iug service an addraaa entitled ' Too littli or too muoh.' AH are most heartily in vited. Notice is givan that Wednesday Ooto ber 11, Labor Day, will be a special holi day at the Banks of Now Zealand nm Now South Wales, Dannevirke. Tha following nominations have beer roceivod for the offices in the Dannevirkt Jookey Club .-—President, Mr G. Hunter M.H.8. ; Vice-Presidontu, Messrs W H Hartgill and M. Henderson; Jndgs,' Mi Gordon Lloyd ; committee, Messrs J 8 Freeman, A. Paul, Hoeru Ranm-waa^ kawao, J. Naaßle. G. A. Gamman, and J Halligiiu ; stewards, Messrs B. N BIaU; o ' ton, N. McPhee, J, All.rdice, A PauT G. A. G.mman, J. Noagle, and Hoera Bangi-wa»-kawae ; treasurer, Mr 0 Bad deley; auditor, Mr F. Nawanham ' Tha annual meeting takes place on Friday next. Four committeemen are to be alected, and there are aix nominations. Mr Gibb, junr., was th« successful tenderer for supplying the house blotks far the Umutaaroa public ball, and they are sow un the ground. A meeting of tha sonnnittee will bo held in a few days to irranj;e for holding a working bee to put n the blooks and st^ok the timber.

The committaa appointed by the Borough Council to report on the extension of the watar supply me t last evening, ine whole matter was thoroughly discussed but no definite proposals can be tramed until a reply is received from the Underwriters Association to the Council's request that the bush risk should be taken off every part of the borough. Councillors had been moving in the matter previously, but the committee meeting had to be deferred for the same reason respecting the reduction of fire insurance charges. Mr J. Devonshire has arranged to Dlace the services of the well known trotting stallion, Bigmarck, at the disposal of hors« bre«4«ri in this district during this season, and the hors« is expected to arrive to-day. His gtotk hav« proved Bound and useful animate, and farmers and »thers should have a look at Bi«--marck and his record before making th«ir arrangements for tin icason. A numbtr of Norsewood s«ttlers interested in the dairy industry met in the Village Hall last evening to hear Mr Buddick (chief dairy inspector) give an address. At the close Mr D. H. Grant moved a htarty vote of thanks to the lecturer for his very able addrets. Miss Hunter-Brown, O.M.A. Mission" ary, Japan, who has already addressed large meetings of Gleaners at Hotorua, Tauranga, and other places in the North Island is about to visit OrmondvilU. Bernard's circus showed at Noraewood last evening to a poor house. The Salvation Army give a graphophone entertainment: at thf Beobahite Hall, OrmondvilU, on Tuesday evening next. Mr Quintrell, of Makotuku, haa disposed of his 80-aore farm and house to Mr Malcolm, of Matahiwi, at a satisfactory figure. The principals in the little affray that occurred at Norsewood last Sunday evening have been summoned to appear before the Justices at Ormondville on Wednesday morning next. Mr Thomas Bwenaen has purchased Mr Nils Nielsen's 5 acres and house at Makotuku. The first mob of sheep from the Waikopiro this season are, weather permitting, to be shorn to-day, about 1600 of Messrs Morrison Bros, fleck having been driven in to Mr 0. C. Smith's Blairgowrio station for that purpose. Mrs J. C. Davis, late of the Makotuku Hotel has started a boarding house in that township. The popularity oi 'Flora Soap' is increasing so rapidly that there exists little necessity for pointing out the now well known qualities which havo won for it so high r place in the estimation of its users. Thi salient feature of the brand are its freedom from water and ill impurities. It is a pure, hard, dry, milled toap, and the' only milled laundry soap that is made. Judged by the highest standard it is a perfect .soap, and this is proved by many favorable testimonials. It will'be seen by advertisement elsewhere that new Spring and Summer Goods are now being displayed at the Bon Mahche, and Ladies are recommended to make their selections early.* A cottage in Bobjohns street is advertised to let. Mr M. Henry's Pahiatua stock Bale takes place on Tuesday. Entries are advertised. Mr A. Mackay advertises to let foui and five-roomed houses, and two paddocks of five aores and one acre. AH hats purchased from us are trimmed without charge, at Barsbs's, Premier Drapers, Dannevirke.* Gents New Straw Hats at McKibbin & CoV Train arrangements for the Hawke's Bay races are advertised. The Co-operative Association's new advertisement appears to-day and announces the arrival direct from the manufacturers of a beautiful assortment of dress goods, drapery, and novelties, which will be shown next week. We are showing a grand line of gents' summer tweed trousers, nicely out, at 8s lid per pair, at Barsby's the Premier Drapers, Dannevitke.* Mr Ljungqvist, Norsewood, whos. dairy stock ifs to be auctioned by Mr J Godfrey next Thursday, has conducted a very sueoessfal butter factory for some' years. Consequently his herd has been most carefully selected, and those looking for superior dairy stook should atten.ithe sale. All colors in plain zephyrs nearly a yard wide, GJd per yard at Babsbx's, Dannevirke.* , Dungaree Trousers 2s lid at McKibbin & Co.'s." Mr T. Batoa is uow showing at his warehouse a large shipment of rugs, mats, and sarpets, of most approved patterns and of all descriptions. Mr W. Bose's next Dannevirke stock sale will bb held on Friday, Oct. 13. Enttie3 are advertised. Mr W. F. Graenaway invitei tenders till Saturday nixt for metalling four miles of tramway at Taharaite. Early to bed, early to rise, never get drunk, and advertise. ■ Paste this in yer hat if you can't remember it. Why? Because it's the first step on the golden stairs. There is only one more solid fact than this. That is the Cafe is the best place in town to get a gocd shillings worth. All meals Is. Oysters, Ham and Eggs, Pish, Grills, ate, at all hours. Shipments of Fruit received regularly.* Every dance wili be a suoceas if the floor is sprinkled with ' Jepfehy's Ballroom Floor Preparation.' No disagreeable dust, and will not soil clothes. Packet, Is Od. If you suffer from a sore throat or cough try Jefpebt's Amenthol Jujubes ; invaluable to singers and public speakers. Packets, Gd ; tins. Is 3d. Head, Stomach, and Liver Pillp make life worth living ; la a box. Patent Medicines, Toilet and .Nursery Articles, fiubber Goods, BrUKhware, etc, in great variety.— F. Jefferv, Chemist by exam., Dannevirke. Country orders receive every attention. (Private house opposite bowling green.)* In most methods of preserving eggs, a [ number of those saved from the previous season are found to be bad. Prior's Egg Preserver, Is 6d a bottle, preserves eggs for one or two years so that every single egg comes out as sound and sweet as the day it went into pickjo.— B. E. Pbiob, Chemist, Dannevirke.*