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Manawatu Standard, Volume XL, Issue 6912, 21 January 1901, Page 2

Fourth Page. —A quantity of interesting reading matter will be found on our fourth page.

Holiday.—The Standard will not be published on Tuesday next (Anniversary Day).

Schools.—The State Schools will resume on Monday, 28th instant.

Supreme Couet.—lt is said that Dr D.M. Findlay, of the firm of Mondy, Findlay, and Sim, is likely to be offered the vacant Judgeship.

Pensions.—A sitting of the Pension Court was held this morning, Mr Greenfield, S.M., presiding. A large number of renewals were granted.

Up-to-Date—The dairy factory just completed for the Ballance Dairy Company at Konini is based upon the model of the Rongotea factory, as being an up-to-date plant.

Poisoned.—Quite a number of wellknown shearers in Rangitikei district are at present suffering from poisoned hands attributable to coming into contact with poisonous substance used in sheep dip. —Advocate.

Shooting.—Members of the Manawatu Mounted Rifles are reminded that class firing takes place at the range to-morrow under Captain Dunk. Luncheon will be provided and it is expected there will be a satisfactory muster.

New Machine.—Owing to the increase; in circulation the proprietors of the Feilding Star have imported a Kelly wharfdale printing machine from Home, and it is now being erected in amachineroom specially built for the purpose.

New Business.—Mr David O'Reilly, for some time a well-known resident of Palmerston; and afterwards employed at Messrs Ballinger Bros., Wellington, has decided to commence business as a plumber and gasfitter, in the shop next to Mr Wood, blacksmith. We wish Mr O'Reilly every success in his undertaking.

Surplusage. — The Maoris in the Hawera district having no opportunity of knowing that penny postage _had been introduced, are still putting two-penny stamps to letters. The Postmaster has arranged with the Secretary of the Department to issue a poster on tho subject in the Maori language

Pahiatua-Palmerston. — Referring to the deputation appointed to interview the Minister of Lands, in regard to the Pahiatua Herald says:—ln the meantime we trust that some effort this side of the range will be made to strengthen the hands of the appointed deputation.

Lands.—Mr David Barron, Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands for Southland, will succeed Mr J. P. Maitland as Chief Commissioner of Crown Lands at Dunedin. Mi- John Hay, Chief Surveyor at Dunedin, will take the position at Invercargill vacated by Mr Barron's promotion.—Dunedin Star.

Fuel.—At different periods during tho past winters there has almost been a wood famine in Palmerston, not due particularly to the scarcity of firewood, but to the natural objection of farmers to allow heavy carting across their land during the rainy season. Rumor has it that with a view of effectively providing against a repetition of the scarcity, a prominent Rongotea settler intends stacking fully 20,000 cords of wood in yards to be arranged it Rangitikei-street,

Rewabded.—Last session, it will be remembered, Mr John Guard, of Port Underwood, petitioned Parliament for a free grant of 100 acres of land in Port Underwood in consideration of his long residence in New Zealand and of services rendered. Wo now learn that tho Minister for Lands, to whom the matter was referred, has reported favourably on the petition and that for the present Mr Guard will be allowed to occupy 100 acres of land adjacent to his present holding, and when the House again meets it will be recommended to make him a free grant of this land.—■ Express.

Progress.—lt has been apparent for some time past to keen observers of the progress of the town that the trend of the growth is greatly in the direction of Rangitikei Line, which threatens to rival at no distant date, the Square as a business centre. During the past few months .several buildings have been constructed within easy distance of the Square, and we now learn from a reliable source that during the next few months.no less than thirteen business establishments will be in course of erection. The rapid growth of the town in this direction during the past two years has been most remarkable.

Medal.—At the A. &P. Association's meeting on Saturday, Mr M. Cohen produced a sample of the medals the Society commissioned him to procure in England. Though tho sample was only m tin, it presented a very handsome appearance and the members passed very favourable comments on it. On the obverse side is a representation of the exhibits at an A. & P. Show in relief, while in the background is to be seen a typical piece of New Zealand scenery. The reverse side has a space for the name, etc., of the winner, flanked on either side by a piece of flax and a wheat stalk.

Watee Sebvice.—The present protracted spell of dry weather is causing serious inconvenience to settlers and residents on the outskirts of the town, who find their supply of rain water not at all adequate to their requirements. On more than one occasion application has been made to the Council for the extension of the Borough water services to properties just outside the Borough, but under present circumstances the Council has been unable to comply with the requests. Should it be possible when the suggested enlargement of the .ntake takes effect a boon will bo conferred upon many.

Accident.—lt will be remembered that when Mr Leo. Collinson met with an accident at Stoney Creek three months ago, he was removed to the hospital where the broken leg was set. Unfortunately, the leg did not seem to mend well, and it is thought that a 6mall piece of bone may have got between the break, and prevented a complete recovery. Considering it desirable lhat the Rontgen ray apparatus should be utilised to locate the trouble, Mr and Mrs Collinson, senr., had their son conveyed to Wellington to-day, where he will go under the necessary treatment.

Obituaey.—The late Mr Nathaniel Hooker, who died after a short illness on Thursday evening, arrived in New Plymouth iv February, 1812, in tho limandra, and, but for a few years spent m Auckland, has resided here ever since. He was a Cornishman by birth. About 1847 he travelled overland to Auckland with two other young men, being seven days on the journey. In 1851 he was back m Taranaki, and in that year married Miss Elizabeth Lye, who with her parents came out in the first ship in 1841 He was the oldest Oddfellow in New Plymouth, having opened the first lodge here, and has occupied every official position in the order. He leaves a large iamijy, seven sons and four daughters besides fifty grandchildren, and one great grandchild.—Taranaki Herald

Shortsighted. — A correspondent, New Zealand," (says the Post) writes calling attention to the fact that the Government is buying a lot of the best mares in the various districts for the Contingents. He considers this to be a mistake as good mares should be kept in the colony for breeding purposes, and geldmgs ought to be pfentiful enough for the Contingents. Enquiries niadelo to show that it is a fact that a considerable percentage of the horses selected are mares well adaptei for breeding a good class of hack, and that geldmgs could have been bought in sufficient numbers had the country districts been searched by the Government officers entrusted with the purchase of mounts for + v ,C/? ntl"Sents. In view of the fact that the Government has determined to import entire horses, whose services will be at the disposal.of settlers for the' improvement of breeds of horses in the colony, it seems a pity that the suggestion of our correspondent was not adop-

Convalescent.—The boy Moore, who received injuries to his head in a trap accident last week, has been discharged from the Hospital cured.

Death.—Mrs Louisson, gen., mother of Mr Louisson, of tha Palmerston Post Office, who arrived in Nelson in 1856, died there on Thursday, after an illness of two years' duration.

Stock Sale.—Mr Charles Carr, for the Loan and Mercantile Company, held a successful stock sale at Feilding on Friday. All) the pens of sheep but one were sold under the hammer. The highest price given for wethers was 14s

Oeient Lodge.—The Orient Lodge held their fortnightly meeting last Friday night. One new member was initiated and one candidate proposed. The secretary received word that P.G Bro. France had been elected a Grand Lodge representative for the North Wellington District. The Picnic Committee's proposal to hold sports on the Queen's Birthday was.highly approved of. The above committee was congratulated upon the manner in which they carried out their picnic at Foxton.

Sixth Contingent.—Fully 20 members of the Sixth Contingent left Wellington by this morning's Manawatu train. Several including Sergeant Freeman, Troopers L. Miller, Flyger and Anderson and Bugler Mowlem got off at Palmerston, the remainder proceeding north. The majority of the men will return to camp to-morrow and Wednesday and leave for South Africa, via Auckland, by the Cornwall on Saturday. Troopers Flyger and Anderson and Bugler Mowlem were previously members of the Manawatu Mounted Rifles

Great preparations are being made at tho U.F.C.A. for their usual half-yearly Drapery Sale, which commences off Thursday next. We learn from a reliable source that their surplus stock, amounting to several thousand pounds^ must be disposed of during the next few weeks, and with this end in view the whole of the staff have been busily employed in marking down the stocks. Our readers will do well" to take advantage of this opportunity to re-stock their wardrobes and linen cupboards, as we understand that the reductions throughout the establishment are phenomenal. —Advt.

It will be seen from an announcement in another column that the Bon Marche will be closed from this evening till Thursday morning for the purpose of marking down stock for the Summer Sale commencing on Thursday morning, 24th instant, at 10 o'clock.—Adrt.

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