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Manawatu Standard, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 6625, 17 February 1900, Page 2

+I ,TI E,FO^A^ DS-~We that the Pollards have engaged the Lyceum Theatre for Monday, March sth.

Inebriate.—At the Police Court this morning Mr T. Lindsay Buick, J.P. fined a Foxton resident ss, or in default 24 hours' imprisonment with hard labor, for being drunk at the railway station. •

Returned.—Mr L. Simmons returned from Auckland yesterday afternoon, looking very well afier his holiday in the north.

Jubilation.—The town has been gaily decorated with bunting to-day as an expression of jubilation over the relief of Kimberley. The Palmerston band also celebrated the victory by playing a number patriotic airs in the rotunda.

Concert.—Arrangements have been completed for the holding of a concert at Linton on Thursday 22nd iast in aid of the " More Men " fund.

More Men Fond. —Mr J. H. Hankins visited Oroua Bridge last night in reference to the More Men Fund. Mr Meldon occupied the chair at the meeting and after Mr Hankins had explained the reason of the meeting, Messrs Meldon and Cornfora were appointed to canvass the district for subscriptions.

Political Influence. —Mr A. D. Willis, M.H.R., wires from Christchurch that on hearing that one of the Wanganui men was to be put out of the of the Contingent to make room for a farrier, he interviewed the Premier, who promised it should be done.

More Men Fund.—A meeting of the ' More Men " fund committee will be held at the Council Chambers to-night to complete arrangements for the thorough canvassing of the town and country districts.

Election Expenses.—From returns just available it appears that Messrs JTuAcheson, Atkinson and Hislop incurrecr BXp76nß7ss^rroamTlisg-Eo--Tei29~in-contesting the recent general election Mr Jelhcoe's expenses amounted to *125.

Success.—Miss Celia Dampier's many friends and admirers in New Zealand will be interested to hear and pleased to learn that the first concert given by the gifted young Zealandia violinist in London proved very successful financially as well as musically. Mrs Dampier states that the pecuniary results have been " most satisfactory," and that she and her family are now getting O n nicely.

A Point. —An English shopkeeper, suspecting a haif-sovereign tendered the other day bent it in testing, and then handed it back. The coin proved to be good, and the owner summoned the shopkeeper. The Magistrate pointed out that if a person suspected a coin to be bad and bent or defaced it, he took all the risk in the event of the coin, proving good. The shopkeeper was ordered to give a good coin for the damaged one, and pay 13s costs.

Departure.—A London correspondent writes: -Mr David Nathan and his bnde left London on Tuesday last for a short Continental tour, on their way to join the North German Lloyd's steamer Barbarossa, at Naples, whence they will sail on the 15 inst. for New Zealand via Australia.

Church Parade.— To-morrow morning the volunteers, headed by the town band, will parade from the showground where they are now in camp, to the Broad Street Wesleyan Church. The Rev. W. H. Beck will conduct the service, and will preach on the subject, " Is the present Transvaal War justibable" The collection will be in aid of the Transvaal Relief Fund.

Police.—Sergt.-Major Ramsay has received a circular from Inspector Gillies in which he states that the £248 6s subscribed by the police force of New Zealand has been forwarded to the Lord Mayor of London. Altogether 561 members of the force subscribed, the Palmerston members each giving one day's pay.

A Diver.—From Queensland comes a remarkable incident illustrative of the generally accepted fact that there is a sweet little cherub somewhere who watches equally over the partaker of the cup that cheers too well as over " Poor Jack1' himself, Says the account :" A jockey, while under the influence of drink, dived into the Bremer River from the bridge at Ipswich. He clambered up the railings, and pluuged into 70ft of space before reaching the water, which at this spot was only Bft deep._ He struck the water with the side of his face, but came out without a scratch, and was proud of his performance." And well he might! A sober man dives from a height of 4ft into 7ft of water and breaks his neck.

Kairanga. — Last evening Captain Preece and Mr T. Lindsay Buick visited Kairanga for the purpose of organising a Committee to canvass the district in aid of the More Men Fund. Owing to harvesting operations being in full swing the attendance was small, but those who were present showed a disposition to enter heartily into the spirit of the cause, and a Committee of five of the oldest residents in the district, viz., Messrs Matheson, Balsillie, B. Thomas, and Farmer was formed after the deputation had explained what was required. A vote of thanks to Mr Mildon, who occupied the chair, terminated the proceedings.

Hiwinui.—The annual school picnic at liwinui yesterday was favored with [lorious weather, and there was an exceptionally large attendance, visitors going from Palmerston, Ashhurst, Kiwitea and Birmingham. The children had a real good time all day with games, sports and various amusements, while refreshments were there in great abundance. The Committee did yeoman service, while the ladies of the district did their share amazingly well. Prominent amongst the workers were Mesdames Shepherd, Thomas, Geruschat, Rowling, Greenhow, Hills, and others, with their husbands. In the evening a social was held when the attendance was very large, Songs, dkhces, recitajJM^refreshments. &c, were .the order o^^^Btening, and Korine ms^^^Auent M.C. U ipper and^^^HsuppliecT

Ashhckst.—We are pleased to learn' that Mr John Craven is on the way to complete recovery.

Nice Residence.—Mr James McKelvie is having a residence erected in the «o^ tlkei district» at a cost of over

More Men Committee. — The More Men Committee will meet at the Boroueh Council Chombers at 8 o'clock tonight.

A Rise.—We learn that a purchaser oi some of some of Sir James Prendergast s Fitzherbert property has re-sold ins sections at a profit of £700.

Swine Fever.—Mr Hull, our Inspector of Stock, is keeping a sharp lookout for cases of swine fever which is reported to be getting a hold in the district.

Taonui.—At the Taonui School Committee meeting, Mr J. Skerman was nominated for the extraordinary vacancy on the Wanganui Education Board, and Messrs Bridge, Corry and Wollas were voted for for the ordinary vacancies. '

Picnic.—The annual picnic and social in connection with the Taonui School will be held on Friday, March 9th. Mr Fred. Pirani, M.H.R., will present the prizes to the scholars.

Personal.—Mr and Mrs Joseph Barnett who have resided here for some years, are leaving for Wellington where they intend to make their home. We wish these popular and hardworking settlers every success.

Inspection.—Mr Walker, the Inspector of Stock for the Hawke's Bay district, has been in Palmerston during the past few days arranging with Mr Hull to make a tour of inspection of the boundary of the Hawke's Bay and Palmerston stock districts, which join each other.

Sold.—The boardinghouse advertised by Mr Evensen, of Cheltenham, for sale, has been purchased by Mr Weekes, of Palmerston North. Mr Weekes is well-known and highly esteemed in this district, where he was employed for many years as surfaceman on the railway, and we wish him every success in his new venture.

Suicide.—Constables Minogue and Woods have been engaged all day dragging the Manawatu river for the body of Mrs Westerholm, who is supposed to have committed suicide there on Wednesday night. From later information which the police have been able to glean they are now inclined to believe that it is a case of disappearance and not suicide.

The Camp.—Last evening the Palmerston North Rifles in camp were instructed in battalion and company drill by Captain Mounsey. The Captain expressed himself well satisfied at the way the whole of the movements were performed. This morning the men were exercised in volley-firing. To-morrow afternoon a squad of men will wait upon the public at the camp for donations for the " More Men Fund."

Ashhurst.—Our correspondent writes to-day :—A boy named A. Drummond, aged 14 years, died at Ashhurst last night from the effects of a bite from a dog. The deceased did not tell his parents about the occurrence at the time. An inquest will be held tomorrow at 2.30 p.m.—The garden fete at Raumai yesterday was a great success. A slight accident happened to a man named Holly during the jumping contest.

Longburn. — Messrs Melrose and Montgomery held a successful meeting at Longburn last night in aid of the " More Men Fund." About £31 was subscribed in the room conditional on the money going to equip Palmerston district men. Four of those present volunteered for the next contingent and offered to give each a horse and from £5 to £10 per man towards expenses. Canvassers were appointed to collect subscriptions. Mr T. R. Hodder was in the chair.

Reckless.— Daley, the absconding bankrupt draper, was committed for trial at Auckland for breaches of the Bankj-upfccyActi. The Crown Prosecutor stated that bankrupt sold £6,000 worth, of new goods for £1,940, and placed the money m a bag and did^ not bank it, nor cccount for it, nor account for it in any other way. Gibbs, indent agents deposed that he agreed to sell goods for Daley on commission. There was about £11,000 worth of new stock in bond, which Daley said he would take £3,000 or £4,000 for. Daley said he was very hard! up, and had a lot of bills to meet by Christmas. Between £5,000 and £6,000 worth were sold for £1,950. The cash was paid to Daley.

Accident.—This morning a slight accident, which might have had rather serious consequences, occurred in the Square. While the linemen of the Telegraph Department were engaged in stretching a wire to the north-western side of the Square it was left for a few minutes suspended in the air across Rangitikei-street, and while in this position Mr F. S. Mcßae drove round the corner, and was caught in the wire before he had time to notice it. Fortunately it only struck his hat and knocked it off, but had he been caught lower down the occupants of the trap would certainly have been thrown out on to the road and perhaps severely hurt.

The sale now proceeding at the Bon Marche is proving a gigantic success millinery, shewroom goods, dress fabrics and blousings are being cleared regardless of cost, while the whole stock of family drapery, clothing, furnishing, boots and shoes is offered at reduced rates during the 15 days of the sale. An exceptional opportunity of buying to advantage is thus offered. —Advt