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Manawatu Standard, Volume XL, Issue 6917, 28 January 1901, Page 2

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

Wanted Advts.—On our first page will bo found wanted advertisements, lostv.to let, for sale etc.

Light.—All Saints' Church has just beon fitted up with incandescent burners, which are a great improvement on the old lighting arrangements.

Anglican.—The Rev. C. C. Harper leaves to-day to attend the Anglican general synod iv Napier. Mr Harper will be absent about three weeks.

GuAEDS.—The uniform selected for the Guards has been approved by the Defence Department and tho uniforms will probably be ready by the end of February.

Schools. —The local schools re-assem-bled this morning after the holidays, but the children were dismissed after roll-call on account |of the accession of the King.

Pebsevebance.—Mr Sam Wallace, on Wednesday sat under the Pahiatua Fire Bell Tower in wind and rain and tolled the bell from 1 o'clock to after 9 o'clock at night.—Herald,

Death.—The police received intimation from Feilding this morning that au old man named Edward Turner had been found dead in his hut yesterday morning. An inquest will be held.

Cycling Club.—Fully 20 members of the Cycling Club attended divine service at All Saints' Church yesterday. The cyclists rode behind the volunteers, their bicycles being appropriately

Good News.—We aro glad to learn from a private source that news was received here this morning that Mr R. Lyon, who was so terribly injured near Waitotara recently, passed a good night last night and hopes are entertained that he will be able to pull through after all. Fibst Contingent.—Several returned members of the First Contingent attended : divine service at All Saints' Church yesterday. During the service the Rev. C. C.Harper made special reference to their presence, stating he was glad to see them safe home again.

Energy Misplaced.—lt transpired at last meeting of tho Wanganui Education Board-that tho assistant master at the Feilding school had interviewed the three Wanganui members of tho Board in opposition to the second school at Feilding, as its opening might affect his salary.

School Excursions.—Now is the time for school excursions up the Wanganui river. Owing to the steamer competition, schoolchildren are taken 25 miles up the river for a third of what was charged a year ago, with tea thrown in. The Feilding School Committee have wisely determined to take advantage

Presentation.—A pleasing ceremony took place at the Bon Marche on Saturday night when Mr A. J. Mahon, on behalf of the employees, presented Miss Ure, who has occupied the position of head of the dressmaking department for about six years, with a handsome silver hot water kettle on the occasion of her approaching marriage. The present was suitably inscribed.

Railway.—The railway authorities have fenced the line on both sides from Feilding to Aorangi, men are also employed m fencing the line from Kakariki to Halcombe. Posts are also distributed alone the line from Makino towards FeUding. The whole line running parallel with the main road will thus be enclosed, thereby preventing so many accidents and loss of life to cattle.—Star.

Death.—We sincerely regret to learn that Mr H. J. B. Hull, formerly stock inspector here, died at Timaru on Sunday morning. Mr Hull only obtained a transfer from Palmerston North a short time ago on account of ill-health, but had to get leave of absence almost immediately after his arrival in the South. He leaves a widow and three children to mourn his loss.

Tenders. — The following tenders were accepted by the Committee of the Pohangina County Council on Saturday : —Contract No. 44, metalling 160 chains Apiti-Norsewood road, David Nicoll, £328 13s 4d; contract No. 45, metalling" Delaware and Takapari roads, 180 chains, Isaac Cooksley, £287; contract No. 47, metalling 364 chains Makiekie and Makoura roads, Isaac Cookslev £761125. J

'Pepper's Ghost.'—Under the above weird title we are promised on Monday next at the Theatre Royal an entertainment new to New Zealand, in which, in addition to an interesting drama, a vast number of spectral effects are introduced. This "show" was purchased recently in England by Mr Northcote (well-known in connection with the kinematograph) and should prove highly interesting.