MANAWATU EVENING STANDARD AND POHANGINA GAZETTE. SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 1901. THE STEEL TRADE.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XL, Issue 6916, 26 January 1901, Page 2

MANAWATU EVENING STANDARD AND POHANGINA GAZETTE.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 1901. THE STEEL TRADE.

GUAR NTEED. LARGEST CIRCULATION N THE DISTRICT.

Oke of the greatest sources of future wealth in New Zealand will undoubtedly be the iron and. steel industry. The sands of the Taranaki portion of the West Coast are bound to be utilised in the near future, whilo the provincial district of Nelson is very rich in iron ore. Mr F. Buxton, C.E., in a recent letter, says:—l have all arranged at Home for the capital, £2,000,000, to start the great steel and gun-metal industry at the Parapara, Golden Bay, Collingwood, as soon as I arrive in London, which will be on. or before May next. According to the Board of Trade returns, I shall be able to supply with steel, not only this hemisphere, but a considerable part of the "other part of the world, and at lower prices than those of America. What is tore, I have finally succeeded in finding the true alloy for turning our steel into gun-, metal—gun-metal jthe same as'that produced by Krupp. Of the alloy.for the necessary elasticity, there jis abundance in the district. Sir James Hector, in the Handbook of New Zealand Mines, 1887, says:—"ln close proximity to Collingwood, coal, iron, hematite ore and limestone, each excellent in quality and prodigious in quantity, are to be found. These natural and valuable gifts are modestly waiting on the hill by the sea/looking down on the beach, seemingly watching for a union of enterprise with capital to come along and blend them for the use of man." The" late Mr Ballance said also that, with capital, the developing of these rich deposits would be one of the greatest and soundest of the world's great enterprises. Mr Buxton hopes to have the plant on its way out and the works in progress within three months of his landing in London. He will undoubtedly havo the good wishes of all those interested in the colony' 6 progress in this great venture.

Fourth Page,—A quantity o£ inforesting reading matter wili be found on our lourth page.

Wanted Advts.—On our first page will be found wanted advertisements, lost, to let, for sale, etc. Pkobate.-District Judge Kettle has granted letters of administration in the estate of. the late Elizabeth Smith to William Smith, ou the application of Mr J. r. Innes.

Baptist Chubch.—Owing to tire death of the.Queen, the Bey. E. Richards has postpoued his leaving home until after buuday, so as to enable him to conduct memorial services in the above place of worship.

Tiritba.—The school picnic has been postponed until the 20th February, owing, to the Queen's death. . Concbet.—Miss Sheen's concert has been postponed until Tuesday, February 12th, owing to the Queen's death.

Comhbstbb Mubdbb.—A remarkable development in the charge against lillywhite is giren in detail on our fourth page to-day.

Thb Guabdi.—The Guards paraded last night at the Drill shed. There were about 45 men on parade and some useful work was put in.

The Band.—The members of the Palmerston Band are reminded of the parade to-morrow morning at ten o'clock, with instruments draped and white gloves.

Ministerial.—The Hon. Mr Duncan, Minister for Lands, accompanied by Mr F. Y. Lethbridge, M.H.8., drove to Rongiwahia from Feilding on Thursday afternoon.

Returned.—All the members of the First Contingent, who left this district, have now returned to New Zealand.Arrangements should now be made to entertain them.

What Next.—The Petone workshop hands are going to present Mr George Fisher, M.H.R., with a testimonial! They have not invited John Burke O Bnen fc the ceremony.

Pbesbntation.—Yesterday afternoon Mr A, E. Pollouk presented Sergeant F. Freeman, of the Sixth Contingent, with a bracelet watch on behalf of the staff of the Wellington and Manawatu Kailway Company.

HHope Yet.—We learn by private communication from Waitotara, that Mr Hobert Lyon, although, of course, in a precarious state, has not succumbed to the fearful injuries he sustained in the recent accident.

Sale.—We direct attention to the sale of the Eev. 1. W. Newbold's furniture, which will be held by Mr Harry Palmer on Monday at 1.30 p.m. The sale will take place on Mr Newbold s premises, corner of Welsbournestreet and Rangitikei-Line.

Pbotestiito.—ln the course of his reply to an address of welcome at Brisbane, Mr Seddon said:—" I dislike militarism and non-producers. . . We are not to let the Imperial authorities think that because wo sent contingents to South Africa we are willing to tolerate militarism."

Hotel.— Mr South, at one time hotel-keeper at Marton, afterwards in business at Palmerston and Bulls, where he bought out Mrs John Kennedy's interest, has now moved up the Coast and settled in Waitotara, having purchased Mrs Harles' interest in one of the hotels, the freehold of which, he has purchased, and enters into possession immediately.

Excubsiok.—No doubt owing to the disarrangement of all plans in connection with the departure of the Sixth Contingent from "Wellington to-daf by the lamented death of the Queen, very few persons availed themselves of the opportunity to visit Wellington by this morning's excursion train, in addition to the parents and immediate relatives of departing troopers.

Stock Sale at Manakau.—We again remind our readers of the clearing sale to be conducted by Messrs Abraham and Williams at the farm of Mr A. Beggs, Manakau, on Tuesday next. The dairy cows are a first-class lot, as Mr Beggs has spajred no expense in making a herd of the very best. Last month he received ,685 7s 3d from 25 cows, all of which he recommends. The public can rely upon purchasing from his herd, as there will be now outside entries.

Skipped.—The Kumara Times says that a-person under bail to appear at the Supreme Court on a charge of forgery has skipped the country, leaving his securities lamenting, and that the police have been requested to trace his whereabouts. For the sake of one of our townsmen, for whom we have much respect, and who is one of the securities to the extent of £75, we trust the police will be successful.

Fiest Contingent.—By this morning's tram from Wellington Troopers J. Munro and Smith, of Palmerston North returned home from South Africa, having arrived in Wellington yesterday. Quartermaster. Sergeant Kockstrow, Troopers Batchelar, Withers, and others belonging to this district remain in Wellington till Monday, when they return home. Several of the members of the .feirst Contingent, who returned by the Orient, will again go out with the Cornwall as commissioned officers of the bixth Contingent.

Federation.—Just before starting from the Transvaal, Captain Hughes had an interview with Lord Kitchener, at R£ hlghly oi **"> services of the New Zealanders. As Hughes was leaving the tent an orderly called him. "• r, ;Kitcliene. 1' wants to speak to you sir! The Napier man went back. "Is Ilew Zealand going to federate?" queried Kitchener. Hughes was somewhat taken aback. He had not been studying politics of late. But he hazarded an answer, probably by pro. phetic instinct: "No sir! New Zeaknd will nevor federate!"

Free WHEEt.-One of the most useful improvements in the safety bicycle is what is known as the " free wheel," a contrivance which enables a rider to dissolve the connection between the pedals and the driving wheel, thus keeping the pedals still while the wheels revolve. An improvement on the "free wheel hitherto used has been shown us by Mr Clarkson, agent for the RudgeWhitworth machines, and with which is used a back-pedal break. A trial of the invention proved to us its great improvement upon the "wheel" hitherto in use.

A Hero.-—Amongst the troopers who returned by the Orient yesterday was Irooper Petersen, son of Captain Petersen, of the Spit, Napier. It will be remembered that Peterseu, who was a member of the Third Contingent, mado a sensational escape from Nooitgedacht by means of a tunnel, and that he travelled three days and three nights across country before reaching Broadwood s column, the scouts of which shot him by mistake Trooper Petersen is still suffering slightly from the effects of the wound!

LoKG-Lrop.~ Her Majesty Queen Victoria outlived all those members of the House of Lords who sat there at her accession, and all the members of her first House of Commons. She has seen six Archbishops of Canterbury, the same number at York, five Bishops of London, and every Episcopal See vacated at least twice. Eleven Lord Chancellors have received the Great Seal at her hands. Ten Prime Ministers and six Speakers of the House of Commons have taken office during her reign, and she survived every member of the first Privy Council.

Church Paeade.—The Manawatu Cycling Club will parade to All Saints' Church to-morrow morning to attend memorial service for late Queen Victoria, leaving the Fire Brigade Station at 10.40. All cyclists are invited to attend, and to have their machines draped in black. The parade will leave punctually at the time stated, so that seats may be procured in the Church by those taking part, as sittings can only be reserved for the Volunteers and Councillors. The Church parade which was to have taken place to Feilding tomorrow, under the auspices of the Club, j has been postponed. A Stickeb.—Sergeant Fred. Freeman, '£• o S°es .away this week with the [ bixth Contingent, is a son of Mr Walter Freeman, the well-known dispenser of satisfying meals to hungry travellers up and down the Manawatu railway line. Fred, the son, like Walter, the father, is not easily baulked. He volunteered for the Fifth Contingent, but wac rejected. iNevermind, dad,"he said, "there may be a Sixth Contingent yet, and if there is 111 get in all right.'' With a view to that end he immediately joined the Otaki Mounted Kifles.and so manifest was his desire to perfect himself in all hwdufies as a trooper that he was in due time made a corporal. The moment it began to be rumoured there was a likelihood of a Sixth Contingent, Fred, pricked up his ears, and, when the call tor volunteers was actually made, he was one of the very first to respond. #c passed all the tests'/was chosen for sergeant, and now goes forth to realise hisambitionas aSoldirt of th» Queen.

Thb Guabds.—The Palmerston Guards will not attend Church service to-morrow as the members of the corps have no uniforms.

A Distinction.—A correspondent of the Napier Herald wants to know why a looul ram fair auctioneer describes the breeders of Lincolns as " Esquires" and breeders of Romneys as plain " Mr."

Bunwythobpb.—Owing to the absence from the Bunnythorpe school of Miss Walkley and Mr Anderson, pupilteachers on . leave, Miss Scott, one of the most capable relieving teachers, will take up duties there on Monday.

Divobce.—ln connection with the divorce proceedings which have been instituted by Mr Simms against ex-Justice Martin, counsel for the petitioner (says the Christchurcb. Press) sent the necessary documents for service on the parties concerned by_ the last mail for Sydney. No communications were received by the laet Australian mail. *-

In Memobiam.—lnstructions have been received from Colonel Estill, C.C.O. of the Salvation Army, that throughont the colony memoriam services will be held in memory of the late Queen next Sunday night. Ensign Mathers, who has arrived to take charge of the work in Palmerston, will conduct the memoriam service in the Barracks at 7 p.m.

Police Cotjbt.—At the Court this morning before Capt. Mowlem, J.P., James'Holmos alias Hobbs alias Darby, charged with disorderly behaviour when drunk, was convicted and. discharged. There are 40 previous convictions for drunkenness recorded against accuß<sd during the past three years but he pleaded so hard for another chance that the Court permitted him to go, warning him, however, that he would be severely punished if he did not leave town for his work. •

Plucky.—A young woman named Maud Cos, employed as a domestic servant at Mr Win. Burton's residence in Macky-street, Thames, narrowly escaped being>eriously burnedpn Saturday morning. She -was in the act of pouring turpentine on to some beeswax near a gas flame, when an apparant draught blew the flame towards the turpentine, with the result that it ignited. Miss Cox, on seeing the danger of a serious fire occurring, promptly took hold of the vessel containing the burning stuff, and remove^ it outside of the house, but in doing so severely burnt her right hand and forearm.

Honeymoon.—The Otaki Mail says the following story is from Pahiatua -.— They were a newly-married couple, and she happened to retire somewhat earlier than her spouse, not having the same temptations to sit up late perhaps. However, he did eventually arrive at the door of what he imngined to be his room, and finding the door locked, he tapped and called "Honey!" How sweet! No answer came, and ho called again, and more loudly, " Honey!" Still he got no reply, and becoming somewhat uneasy, shouted the endearing, term with full lung power. This time a reply came, in a male voice : " Go away, you blithering idiot! This is a bath-room—not a blooming bee-hive!"

Railway.—The outcome of the representations made by the deputation of Petone Hailway Workshop men, which waited upon the Minister for Education is that the Minister for Eailways, who returned to Wellington early yesterday, has given orders that the railway workshops in the colony are not to resume operations until Monday morning, owing jo the death of the Queen. The men will, of course, be paid for the three days that the shops are closed. The employees in the other branches of the railway service, who cannot be spared while the shops are shut, will be granted an equivalent in the shape of three days' holiday on full pay when the opportunity offers. The concession made will mean an extra expenditure of about £7500.—Post. . -

The Wah.—Capt. Mowlein yesterday received a letter from big son Quartermaster Sergt. J. Mowlem, of Brabant's Horse, giving particulars of recent movements by his'regiment, which has now been ordered back to Cape Colony to help drive the Boers back. At the time ot writing the Quarter-master states a fight was proceeding and he could distinctly hear the boom of the big guns. The Dutch in the Colony were showing signs of rising, and in the writer's opinion the war was likely to last another^ twelve months. At the time of writing he expected to leave with part of his company for England in March. The regiment was, however, still recruiting and it was proposed to make it 1000 strong.

Awkward.—The new clause in the Old Age Pension Act combining both the husband and wife in property interests and earnings affected some of the pensioners at the Kaiapoi Court, and it was evident that the parties had a difficulty in understanding the reductions in their pensions that ensued. In one case an applicant had to summon as a witness his wife, from whom he had been separated by mutual arrangement for fifteen years, and who was carrying on a business on her own account. The wife testified to having accumulated capital to the amount of about i>loo which| would have affected the husband's pension, but fortunately for him, the money was in the savings bank in the names of his wife and daughter, which altered the case. Mr Wardell remarked that he was afraid the administering of the new clause of the Act would not commend him to the kindly considers - tion of the pensioner.—Lyttelton Times.

In connection with the summer sale of drapery commencing at the Bon Marche to-day, one of the chief features of attraction, as well as the most novel, will be the Is window of bargains wh#o articles of every description worth 2s, 3s, and 4s each will be on display at Is. This particular attraction will be maintained for the first three days of the sale only, after which the window will be utilised for the display of bargains of a more promiscuous character. Next will come the bargains in the show rooms, where the balance of the season's straws, and cirls, maids, and ladies fancy straw and sailor hats are divided into 3 lots. No. 1 bein" offered at 3d each, lot No. 2 at Is, an 3 lot No. 3 at 2s 6d. These represnnt goods of this season up to 12s 6d; cur object as usual being to effect a complete clearance. In ladies' lace and silk mantles we shall offer a big linerecently bought atr-fbig discount—at about one third their actual intrinsic value. A line of ladies' capes and jackets bought equally as cheep will be offered at the same proportionate prices, buyers should secure the pick of these goods early. ■ The balance of our choice trimmed millinery at clearing prices, dressgoods of every description at bargain prices, family drapery and clothing atpnees at which it will pay to purchase. Uur stock beingmuch too heavy, must be reduced. TPuUer particulars will follow at an early date. Meanwhile buyers are recommended to secure their requirements at the Bon Marcho'sale commencing to-morrow.—Advt.

Wades Worm Figs are eltective and not unpleasant ; children thrive after taking them. Price. Is. Diaries for 1901.—A1l those requiring those useful publications should select early from the stock at Mr Park's Book Depot pretty calanders for 1901 from 2d each.—Advt.

a4^?P^ ratl? n? are bem S made a* the U.F.C.A. for their usual half-yearly i)rapery Sale, which commences on Thursday ntat. 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 through out the establishment are phenomenal' —Advt. *