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Bush Advocate, Volume XIV, Issue 301, 23 March 1903, Page 2

Cable news, a letter to tho editor, and other interesting reading matter, appears on our fourth page. A settler who has resided on the East Coast for the past 25 years, paid his first visit to Wellington last week. Mr W. Bierre has sold his hosiery factory at Palmerston North to Mr C. Dahl. Mr Bierro will act as manager of the business. Mr G. L. Young, a local axeman, won the handicap chopping contest from scratch at the Huuterville sports last week. A deputation will wait on the Premier at Feilding to-morrow to urge the establishment of a dairy school at Palmerston Noi'th. Messrs L. Wright, of Makotuku, and C. M. Whittington, of Waipawa, have been nominated for seats on the Waipawa Licensing Committee. A gentleman who is interested in the furniture trade deadlock at Auckland, informs US that the employers are confident of winning the cases to be brought against them. MrDe La Mare, a promising Dunedin cricketer, was buried on Wednesday. His death occurred under sad circumstances. A week ago he was bitten by a dog, and blood poisoning supervening he succumbed. Trout have been very plentiful ia the Manawatu river during tho push three days,and capital sport has been obtained. Mr D. Kerr, a Pahiatua resideut, who is temporarily residing in Dannevirke, grassed a number of fish near Oriugi, all being of good size and weight. It is stated that while John Reid, who was kicked in the abdomen by the racehorsa Captain Kettle on the first day of the H-B. Jockey Club's races, was lying in an unconscious condition as the result of the bl<.»v, some unscrupulous individual relieved him of a ho note. The following advertisement appears in thePetone Chronicle: — "Matrimony. — Wanted to correspond v^ith a business woman of an age from 30 to 35 *vitb a view to matrimony. A church-goer preferred. References given and required. P. H. W., Eaetihi P. 0., Waimarino. The Herald mentions that casual laborers are so scarce in Pahiatua that a local professional man, determined to wait no longer for labourers, gets up at 5 o'clock every morning bar Sundays — and works like a Trojan, logging up his section. The work evidently agrees with him as he is putting on flesh. On Saturday morning last Mr W. Summersby, of this town, died in the Waipukurau hospital from an attack of typhoid fever. Mr Summersby leaves a widow and four children to mourn their loss. The mortal remains of the late Mr Summersby were inferred in the local cemetery this afternoon, the Rev E. Robertshawe conducting the burial service. Ex-Constable William Paul, who died at Milton last week, was a magnificent specimen of a young New Zealander, standing over 6ft 7in, and weighing over Iflst. He joined the force three years ago, being stationed at Wellington, and later on at Invercargill. During the visit of the Duke and Ducbess, Constable Paul was appointed one of the police escort, and during what be described as some of his cattle-truck experiences, he contracted a severe cold, the effects of which he was never able to shake off. The final for the men's tennis cham" pionship, held in connection with th c recent tournament at Dannevirke, wa s decided, by arrangement, at Woodville on Saturday by Cato and Deighton. The game resulted in a win for Cato by 19 points, the scores being— Cato 80, Deighton 61. The match was more closely contested than the scores indicate, and some first-class play was shown by the competitors. Owing to recent rain the ground was heavy, but despite this drawback it played fairly true. A somewhat sensational occurrence at Mr John Hart's farm, Upper Moutere, recently, is related by the Nelson Mail. Just at the dinner hour Mr Hart heard a favourate terrier start yelping while on the chain, as if in great pain and terror. He went out to see what was the matter, but was driven back by a swarm of enraged bees, which seemerl to be in & state of frantic excitement. He made two attempts to reach the kenuel of the doj?, even coveriDg hishead with a cloth, but enuh time he was driven back. Meantime, the dog and three of her half- grown pups were quickly stung to death. Two membprs of the frtlllily were unable to return to the hODSB till ClftVfc. Mr Hart, sen., had to keep within the house, aud Miss Hnrt fled to the township, followed by the infuriated bees. The bees were the denizens of two hives near to the homestead, and probably had been driven into excitement either by the loss of their queen or by robber bees. The mission which has been conducted in the Catholic Church, Danne- ! virke by the Redemptionist Fathers, was brought to a close on Sunday evening. Large congregations attended the daily services, and at the 1 1 o'clock Mass a full choir was in attendance and rendered in an efficient manner Tumor's Mass. Miss Parker presided at tho organ, assisted by an orchestra under tho leadership of Mr Litchwark, whiloMr R. Whitaker wielded the baton. I Mr Whitaker sang Rossini's ''ProPecca- I vis "' as an offertory piece. In tho evenibg Vespers were sung at seven, and a large congregation listened to the closing address of the mission. Miss Tansley sang Mascagni's " Aye Maria," and during Benediction Mrs A. Parker and Mr Brogan sang Rossi's " Tantum Ergo." At tho conclusion of last evening's service Father McKeuna, on 1 ehalf of himsolt ai»«l the choir, presented Mrs Parker with a jj^ld brooch, and Miss Parkin- with a gold watch, for services rendered during the mission Mfcek, and in doing so, suitably expressed the gratitude of members of the Church to those ladies for their kindness in assisting with tho music, especially in tho production, of th<j mass morning.

Johannesburg's present population is estimated at 109,45:*, including 44,122 ' natives and 3550 Asiatics. Mr James Board, junior, an old Rangitikei resilient, is (lead. Ho came from Yorkshire in 1864. In the polo tournament at Auckland the- Challenge Cup was won by Auckland No. I team,coneistin« of Messrs W. Lloyd, A. S. Bakor (Into of Maimwatu), ! H. Tonics and E. D. O'Rorke. j Mrs Alfred Drew, awell-kuown resident I of Palnierston N., diud on Friday. The I deceased was the mother of Mr B. Drew, a mouiber of the literary staff of tho Manawatu Daily Times. Thero will be a meeting of the Harvest Festival Committee next I Wednesday, at 7 p.m., in the Wesloyan Church, Norsewood, in connection with the proceeds of tho recent gatherings, after which there will be a meeting of the trustees. The shooting season for hares and native game— except tui, hui*, white heron, crested grebe, paradise ducks, and blue or mountain ducks — will open on Ist May, and end 31st July. The Wesleyan Harvest Festival social in the Town Hall, Norsewood, on Saturday night was a great success; about £15 being taken at the door. The choir sang several choruses, and altogether a very enjoyable evening was spent. The Rev. Oliver will preach a special thanksgiving service on Sunday next. He conducted a thanksgiving service in Ormondville last night. Last week the bush fires did a considerable amount of damage around Blackburn, especially with regard to fences and grass. On Mr J. Reid's property an unoccupied house and outbuildings were destroyed, while vV. Adams, Reeves and Stokes lost outbuildings and their contents. It ia stated that Mr W. Welch, a Palmemon resident, recently invested £40 in a quantity of Chinese idols in Sydney, loot f*om Pekin, and believed to be bronze. To his delight several of the articles have proved to be almost pure gold. They were brought from Pekin by members of the Australian Contingent, and sold for £40. The Wesleyan Church was beautifully decorated yesterday for the harvest thanksgiving services, and the congregations were large, the church being packed for the evening service. The Rev. G. S. Cook preached morning and evening. Special anthems were rendered by a good choir and orchestra. At the championship cycling meeting in Dur.ddia on Saturday, W. Martin won the Mile Cash Handicap and Five Mile Cusu Championship. Other events resulted as follows :— Half-mile Cash— A. Huston. Mile Cash- -R. Arnst. Five-mile Motor— -G. Porter. Threemile Championship— H. Holland 1, W. Martin 2. To-day a largely signed requisition was presented to Mr E. A. Hansom, asking him to permit himself to be nominated for the position of mayor of this town for the ensuing term, aud Mr Ransom has decided to accede to the wishes of the burgesses. Mr Ruusom has been a member of the Borough. Council for about four years and as h councillor has occupied the positions of chairman of the Public Works Committee and chairman of the bell tower and rotunda site committee. He is, also, president of the Chamber of Commerce. Mr H. M. Ries announces that he has, in response to a requisition, decided to allow himself to be nominated for the office of Mayor for the ensuing term. The requisition was as follows :— " We, the undersigned burgesses in the Borough of Dannevirke, respectfully request that you will allow yourself to be nominated for the office of Mayor at the forthcoming election. We think that your past experience as a Councillor makes you eminently fitted for the position, and should you decide to accede to our request, we pledge ourselves to do our utmost to secure your election." Then follows the signature of burgesses. The funeral of the late Mr S. Chadwick took place at 3.15 p.m. on Saturday. Numerous vehicles followed the hearse from the residence of the deceased and at Ormondville, members of the Masonic Lodge Lion, 114, and many visiting brethren and numerous pedestrians joined in the procession, which was of considerable length. The funeral service was conducted by the Rev. Canon Webb, but previous to it, and also at the conclusion of the service, the funeral rites were Masonic. There were many beautiful wreaths and crosses, those from the. W.M., officers and brothers of Lodge Lion, No. 114, Mr and Mrs Hahn, Mr E. W. Warmington,Mr and Mrs Hall, Mr and Mrs Eagar, and Mr and Mrs Groom being especially noticeable.