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Bush Advocate, Volume XIV, Issue 24, 28 April 1902, Page 2

Stock market and produce reports appear on our fourth page today. Mi- J. .J. BagnaK^, of 3?eilding, bas been appointed a (Iproner.

The Pabiatua Hospital is completed and will be opened on Muy 21. -

At Naseby the price of bread has risen to 8d cash and 9d booked.

The Inebriates' Institutions Act is to be put into force, and a home is to be established atDunedin forth with.

Moßt of the turnip crops in the^ Masterton district are reported to be a failure this year.

Retail traders have not taken np with enthusiasm tha Government discount stamps. The demand for them is falling off.

Anniversary services were conducted in the Wesleyan Church yesterday by the Rev. T. W. Newbold, of Palmerston N.

Through eating mushrooms, a woman ub the Thauips was taken so seriously ill that at one time her life was despaired of.

The Cabinet lias decided to enforce the regulation requiring the heads of all departments to send communications t > members of Parliament through Ministers.

The big pearl rtwently found in West Australia, the value of which is estimated at from £900 to £15,000, is now on its way to England, and may be worn at ike King's coronation.

Lloyd's Weekly Newspaper has dubbed Mr Seddon '• The Frozen Mutton Patriot " in consequence of his recently-expressed indignation at the War Office purchasing frozen sheep from the Argentine.

So far as can be learned locally (says the Curißtehurch Press), the American, shipping "combine" it not liktly to effect companies engaged in the trade between England and New Zealand. It is expected that one effect of the " combine " will be that New Zealand mails and passengers will have quicker despatch acreas the Atlantic than has hitherto been the oaae.

On Saturday eveniug the Daaueyjrke Brass Band, played a number of selections iv High street, opposite Mr £. A. Ransom's new premises. Quite a number of people paraded tha street and listened to the enlirening' strains of the Baud, and the efforts of the latter \vere greatly appreciated. A collection was taken up in aid of a local resident who is deserviug of as» Bistance, the sum of £6 2s being obtained fur tbe purpose.

At a meeting of settlers at Mangaweka ou Saturday resolutions were carried protesting against the action of the Government iv not proceeding 1 with the erection of the permanent bridge over the Rangitikei river at Mangaweku, iv fulfilment of the contract with settlers at the time of the sale of the lands. The meeting urged on the Government the desirability of ! maintaining good faith with residents in the district by pushiug the work to completion, ,

The Wanganui A. and P. Association has a oredit balance of £166,

A hockey club is being formed in Feilding.

At the Police Court this morning, before Mr W. Rose, J.P., a first offender was fined 5s for being drunk.

Sir Joseph Ward expects the new Dunediu railway station to be finished 18 months frqm date.

Nearly 5000 votes were polled in connection with the eleotion of President of the Manawatu A. and P. Association.

On Saturday Lord Ranfurly laid the foundation stone of a Presbyterian Church, to be called St. George's, at Lake Takapuna, near Auckland.

The agent for Wirth's circus, Mr W. Petersen, arrived in Dannevirke today to make arrangements for the appearance of the circus here this week.

Mr C. W. McMurran, a New York journalist, who has been for some months in this colony, has, it is understood, received a commission from tun Government to write an illustrated book on New Zealand for circulation in A merica.

Australia has proportionately more churches than any other country, the number being 6013, or 210 churches to every 100,000 people. Eugland ha 3 144 churches to every 100,000 ; Eussia only 55 to che same number. '

It is reported that a Wellington syndicate has acquired an option over the extensive lime deposits at Mauriceville, and that a company will shortly be formed to fnlly develop the business.

At a meeting of the Kiaina (New South Wales) Borough Council, a motion advising the secretary of the Anti-War League to proceed to South Africa and fight for the Boers, was carried unanimously.

We regret to learn that Mr D. Munro, of Weber, has been called to Wellington, as his son, who is under medical treatment there, has taken a turn for the worst, and his recovery is said to be hopeless.

Sir Joseph Ward has promised to ask his colleagues to favourably consider a request that the .Government should give a grant to the relief ship " Morning," which is being sent out for the " Disoovery " expedition.

The number of patients iv the Wai* pukurau Hospital on Saturday was 24 males and 10 females. During last week eight patients were- admitted,, while eleven were dissharged and one died. *

Miss Dora Webb, who has beon appointed superintendent of the teachers who are leaving for South Africa, has been on a flying visit to Oruumdville since Friday saying «< Good-bye " before leaving. She left to-day en route for the concentration camps.

The new railway line to Qilgandr*. New South Wales, is to be utilised at once for the purpose «f carrying fodder to starving stock in the district. It is stated that teamsters' horses aud thousands of sheep were without food, and t/ere actually starving It is understood that negotiations are proceeding in a satisfactory rn.aunep for the acquisition by tbe Governmint of about 26,000 acres of the Longbush and Tablelands properties, YVairarapa, in which the chief Taumhau Ma,bupuku has a large original interest.

The Wanganui Chronicle says:— Miss Lorraine Tansley, the wellknown and accomplished vooalist, we understand, intends to give a sacred ooncert at the Opera House, Wanganui. at an early date, possibly on May 11th. Miss Tansley may be sure of a hearty reception.

A oouimttee of the New Zealand Cricket Council will consider the question as to what amount will be allowed Lord Havvke for expenses should he bring out a team of English cricketers, as suggested. The cost of the trip is estimated by the Council at £2000.

Among the through passengers by the 'Frisco^ boat Ventura (says a Press Assocwrioa telegram), bound for the Coronation, are several colonial military officers, including Major-General Francis Dowdes, Commandaut of the Victorian Forces, Colonel -Hotbam Hunt, and Captain Carr." The Ventura leaves Auckland with 358 passengers.

The Feilding Athletic Club has, according to the Star, decided to disqualify for life. C. Hutton, the winner of the Manchester Handicap at the last Boxing Day sports, oa the giound of hie having sent in incorrect performances. Ifc appears that Hutton rau iv Tasmania. Other athletic clubs in the district are to be asked to disqualify Hatton for life.

Feeling in Palmerston is runuing very high against the action of the Government in deciding to terminate* the present arrangement with the ManawatuKailwHy (Jojupany.by which Government rolling stock is allowed to run on the company's line. It is (says a contemporary) generally cousideredthat the effect will be disastrous to both town and district.

At the aunual meeting of the Mauawatu A. and P. Association on Saturday the result of the election of president aud committee was aunouneed as follows :— President, Mr H. Gillies; committee, Messrs R. S. Abraham. D. P. tiuchauan, M. Cohen, J. T. Dulryuiple, N. Gaiton, J. Jarvis P. A. MeHardy, J. R. Pratt, A. E. Bussell, J. Stuckey, Q. Wheeler, and J. Gr. Wilson. Two additioual members are required for the committee, and Mr H. M. Simmons, of Messrs Gamtoau and Co., is to be appointed to fill one of the vacancies.