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Manawatu Standard, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 6696, 15 May 1900, Page 2

Fourth Page.—On our fourth page will be found a report of the meeting of the Manawatu Boad Board, Pohangina news, war items, and other interesting reading matter.

Inebriate.—At the Police Court this morning, Mr Greenfield, S.M., sentenced John Clohesy, an old oftender, to f> days' hard labour in Wanganui gaol for drunkenness. There were 22 previous convictions against the accused.

Flax.—lt is stated that 250 hands have been discharged from the Foxfcon flaxmills and that four mills were shut down last week. Want of shipping accommodation for the export of the hemp is said to be the cause.

Debating Society.—We remind those interested that a musical and literary entertainment to inaugurate the session of the Palmerston Literary and Debating Society will be held at the Fire Brigade Hall this evening. A capital programme has been put together and as there is no charge for admission the Society should draw together a large attendance. Horse Sale.—The draught horses to be sold by Messrs Gorton and Son on account of Messrs Hocken Bros., at their farm " Grassmere" to-morrow, are all really good animals, in fact, the best of their class. Special care has been taken in their selection so that intending buyers may rely on getting full value for their money. Luncheon will be provided. Committed.—At the Police Court yesterday afternoon the case against Leonard Jeffery of committing a criminal offence on Rene Scott, a girl under the age of 16 years, was concluded and Mr Greenfield committed accused for trial afc the Palmerston District Court, which will be held on the 7th of June. Bail was fixed at accused in one surety of £50 and two sureties of 450 each. SergeantJMajor Ramsay conducted the prosecution ,and Mr Fitzherbert defended the accused, , Anniversary. — Final arrangements w^ere made last evening by the Oroua Lodge of Druids' for their invitation, social and dance. The hall will be nicely with evergreens, and] •the M.s'CL, \Bfossra S. Thaeker,: and Hf BiMqesteyr i^encL havine the floor in j

Personal.—Mr John Duthie leaves on a business trip to the Old Country by the San Francisco mailboat Moana next month.

Mining.—Mr F. Proctor, Dtmedin, inserts his business card in this issue. Mr Proctor is well-known throughout Dunedin and Otago goldfields as a mining secretary and agent.

Honored.—The Queen's approval of the retention of the title of "Honorable" by Mr Thomas Thompson, who has served more than three years as a member of the Executive Council of New Zealand, has been gazetted.

Maintenance. —At the S.M. Court this morning, Mr Greenfield cancelled the order made in June 1896, for the payment of 2s 6d per week by John James Freeman, towards the support of John William Freeman.

Telephonic.—The telegraph linemen are now in the Pahiatua district with the line that U to connect Palmerston North telephone exchange with the one to be opened in that district. The line will probably be completed to-day.

Football.—All the members of the Alhambra Football Club are requested to attend the practice to be held tomorrow afternoon on the flat behind the Army barracks. Other players are also invited to attend.

Scraps.—As showing the value of small things we may mention that today one of our local jewellers sent to England to be smelted two cases of gold filings, the result of six years' work. The estimated value of the scraps is £40.

Found.—lt is understood that the disappearance of a son of Mr Justice Williams from Featherston, is satisfactorily accounted for, thus relieving his relations of further anxiety as to his safety.

Married.—Mis3 Kitty Grindlay, a popular contralto, who has made several trips to New Zealand with concert companies, was married in Melbourne on the Ist inst. to Mr J. 0. Wilson, chief officer of the, Tyser liner Star of England, a gentleman who has a large circle of friends in the colony.

Privileges.—Mr Byron Brown sold the privileges in connection with the Otaki Maori Racing Club by auction at Otaki yesterday. The following prices were realised: —No. 1 publican's booth, Mr D. Quill, £29; No. 2 booth, Mr D. Hannon, £15 10s; No. 1 refreshment booth, Mr W. Bell, £10 10s; No. 2 booth, £13 ; outer gates, £113 ; right to tether horses, Mr Taipua, £1.

Hard Up.—ln the Police Court on Friday, a rather distressing case was heard (says the Taranaki News). Two brothers were called upon to contribute to the support of another brother, who is too ill to work, who has a wife and two children dependent upon him, and who has been receiving charitable aid. One of the brothers offered 5s a week, though both stated that they were not in very good circumstances. As it was stated that there were two other brothers, the case was adjourned for a fortnight so that enquiries might be>made as to their ability to assist.

Good Prices.—Last season Mr W. B. Clarkson, says the Christchureh Press, gave the record price of 25a for a line of fat lambs for the export trade. These lambs were from the Acton Estate, Rakaia, and from the same property another line was sent to Aldington yesterday. Numbering 48, two pens being Border Leicesters and two Shropshire cross. Mr Clarkson was again the purchaser, giving 24s for two pens and 25s for the balance. These lambs, though not aQiie so good as last year's consignment;'were an exceptionally fine grown lot.

Eccentricity. — Last Tuesday the Waipawa Mail chronicled the eccentric behaviour of a visitor, who is said to have some knowledge of bulldogs and Highland costumes. After leaving Waipawa .to walk to an adjoining township, he nearly scared the wits out of a Waipawa resident, who was riding home. He stopped the horseman with a polite request for a match. The request was granted, when the pedestrian apologised for not being able to reciprocate by offering a cigar in return, but, he said, " take this " and presented a revolver at the astonished wayfarer, who beat down the arm of his assailant and galloped on. The revolver is an antiquated weapon and was not loaded.

Datlight.—ln the course of a discussion at the Wellington Conciliation Board on a suggestion to hold night' sittings, the chairman of the Board ■ thought the papers would be doing j better if they agitated in the direction of getting Parliament to sit only in the daytime, and not at night. If Parliament did that the Acts it passed would be more intelligible than they were at present. Mr Smith, the assistant secretary of the Wellington Harbour Board, said he did not wish to cast any reflection on a brother body, but he might point out that the Harbour Board met once a month n the daytime and finrshed its business in an hour. The City Council, however met at night, sat till twelve o'clock, he believed, and then did nothing I This criticism of our City Fathers was greeted with considerable merriment. Orchestral Society.—The Orchestral Society had an excellent practice last evening in addition to the " Hymn of Praise " sympathy, two delightful novelties to Palmerston North were rehearsed, a " Melody " by Padrewski, and a concerto by Oberthur for harp and orchestra. The harp solo will be played by Miss Hatherley, of Wanganui. The concert has been fixed for the 19th June. Mr L. Cohen, at the request of the members, expressed regret at the departure of Mr Burmester, as he had been a valuable ! member of the Society, and in removing to a new centre he took with him their very best wishes. Mr A. Drew also made complimentary reference to the * late secretary's assiduity for the Society's benefit. To fill the vacancies Mr H. E. G-unter was elected to the Committee and Mr J. C. Lane secretary.

A Surprise.—On the occasioQ.of the Queen's visit to Ireland, one waggish Paddy determined to efface in the mostprominent manner any ill-effect that might be caused by Mr W. Kedniond's ungracious protest against aii address of welcome being, presented by the City of Dublin. When Mr Redmond went home on the day of the Eoyal entrance he was amazed to find that his front door presented the appearance of a very fine and brilliantly-coloured Union Jack, while the British colours also seemed to twine lovingly round each pillar of the porch. This was the speedy and surreptitious work of some artistic loyalist during the absence of the house's owner, but it delighted the crowd, who lustily cheered this unusual mode of displaying the "Red, White, and Blue." Mr Redmond's rage and disgust may be imagined. However, the thing was done, and could not be undone in time to destroy the effect of the droll coup.

I Volunteers —The company parade . of the Paltnerston North.Eifles was well I attended last evening, abtiut 45 members parading under Ciiptain Mounsey and Lieutenant Watt'. After performing a few exercises ir&he Drill Hall the men were taken out o£ a marching exercise and were put through a number of movement by the officers. Four new members were elected.—The following members were chosen to represent the corps in their match with the Manchester Eifles to be fired on the Feilding range tomorrow :—Captain Mounsey, Lieutenant Watt, Sergeants Eade and J. Perrin ™lvat™ JF P Arcner, M. Peterson, J.' Pike, McMurray, Needham and Bradley. Emergencies—Privates W. Turner and Tremaine. The members will meet at the Bailway Station in time to C-a *]*? 11-I 1-*5 train m ne^ uniform', rifle and belt/cmly. Any member being unable to projgjpi to Peilding is requested to notify the secretary of the Shooting Committee to-night. \ Whe?. d?Uverinf* his fareweU address to tfce Fifth Contingent in Wellington, the Premier said with their departure Aew Zealand would have 2000 men in irJEr' and he was sure that one and a^<o^jem would do their duty well and ■jnoye themselves a credit to their

Indian Famine. —To-day the Mayor received the following telegram from Mr Francis Macheon, Chairman of the Relief Committee at Calcutta:—■" Executive Committee return hearty thanks for contribution to Famine Fund."

Fire.—News has been receeived of the destruction by fire early yesterday morning of a four-roomed house at Otaki, owned by Wm. Bell and occupied by P. Pederson. The building was insured for £65 in the Alliance office, and the furniture for £50 in the Liverpool,^ London and Globe. The cause of the fire is unknown.

Hardened.—James Dawson, a young man who, a few years back, seryed a sentence of three years' imprisonment for embezzling £500, the property of the Dunedin office of the New Zealand Insurance Company, was recently arrested in America and remanded to Natal, South Africa, for defrauding his employers of £700.

Breach of Promise.—Proceedings have been initiated for the recovery of £1000 damages alleged to have been suffered by an Invercargill young lady, owing to alleged breach of promise of marriage by a divinity student formerly residing in Southland, and now in the North. The case is to be heard at the June sittings of the Supreme Court in Invercargill.—N e ws.

Borough Council.—Cr Park has given notice that he intends to move at this evening's meeting of the Borough Council:—(l) That Mr Mestayer be requested to examine the borough sewer, and advise the Council as to whether it is desirable in the interests of the health of the inhabitants to take up and re-lay the said sewar. (2) That all the reports from the Borough Inspector relative to the condition of the Borough sewer between the Square and the Manawatu River be produced and read at the next meeting of the Council on Tuesday, May 15th.

Mb Rolleston.—A private letter has been received in "Wellington from the Hon. Wm. Eolleston, who, with Mrs Holleston, is at present on a visit to the old "World. Mr 'Eolleston, who had benefited greatly by the voyage, wrote from Eome, and in his letter gave a graphic description of the impression made upon him during a visit to Naples and its heroic surroundings. He expressed himself as being horrified with the filth and degradation of the inhabitants of Naples, whose condition of squalor and beggary was of the worst kind. Of the "Eternal City" a bright picture is drawn, the visitor being greatly impressed with the grandeur and majesty of Eome, with its " grand memorials of the great Christian Faith." St. Peter's and the Vatican were among the historic places visited, and the picture galleries were especial themes of the hon. gentleman's praise. From Italy the party went direct to England, where Mr Eolleston arrived on the 10th ult.

Mail Case. — Per Whakatane, at Park's Book Depot—Pearson's, Cassell's, "Windsor, Strand, Boys' and Girls' Own, Sunday Strand, Weldon's Home Dressmaker, Leach's Dressmaker, &c., for February; Princess Novelette 56, Lady's Own Novelette 49, Snap Shots 19, newest books by most popular authors.—Advt.

Improve on this if you can! Superior English blankets, single bed size, 9/9; double bed size, 14/9; extra large double bed size, 17/9. See our window display of English and Colonial Blankets, all bought before the recent advance in price, of which our customers get the full benefit at the Bon Marche.—Advt.

Every other day they are bringing the children,• .and some of them are all India rjabber on springs. "We took one the jjfcher.day with a terrier pup thrown in. Not ~a few have come that have been abandoned and given up as hopeless by other photographers. We take them all. Also give entire satisfaction. Please bring] them along to Billens, next Pearce's Land Mart.—Advt.

Wade's Worm Figs, the wonderful Wrorn "Worriers, never fail for adults or children. Price, Is.