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

Personal.—Trooper A. Withers will arrive by the evening train to-night.

PbincbssHotbl.—Mr J. Boner has purchased the lease of the Princess Hotel and enters into possession on the 7th of February.

Pbobate.—On the application of Mr J. P. Innes District Judge Kettle granted Srobate of the will of the late J. E. lontaflue, to Mrs Montague, sole executrix.

ScHOLAßsnrp.—Miss Violet Jaoobßen, of the Wanganui Girls' College, succeeded in gaining fourth position in the Junior Scholarship awards j)f the N.Z. University.

Treasures.—AU the articles of wearing apparel found in the Ashhurst-Pohan-gina Racing Club's building have not yet been claimed. There are several articles, inoluding a paddock macintosh, still in the secretary's hands.

Accident.—A man named John Neary was admitted to the Hospital to-day suffering from a fracture of a small bone of the leg near the ankle, caused by being thrown from a young horse in Main Street this morning. Rifle Match.—The following team will represent the ox-Volunteers in return match with the Palmerston Rifles on Wednesday next. Match to commence at 1 o'clock sharp:—F. "W. Bunting, S. Greer, A. Turner, W. Randell, W. H. Cox, F. Aisher, J. I Leydon, R. V. Lloyd. Emergencies— Tyer and F. Meyrick. Five Monabchs.—Mr C. Walker, who was present at the proclamation of King j Edward VII to-day, has seen five j monarchs on the British Throne, having I been born in 1811. He. was mad? a , Magistrate of Yorkshire in 1849, or more than half-a-century ago and is still! hale enough to take an active interest in the accession of the new King by \ braving the elements to be present at j to-day s ceremony.

Personal.—The Chief Justice (Sir Robert Stout) returned to Wellington from Australia by the Monowai on morning. After - tEe Commonwealth celebrations, Sir Robert visited Victoria and Tasmania, whero he was warmly greeted by many old friends. In the latter colony, however, the pleasure of his visit Was somewhat marred by a sharp though fortunately short attack of illness, the effect of which has not quite passed away.

Byblaws.—At the Court this morning before Messrs T. L. Buick and Jno. Mowlem Js.P., M. Cook, charged with riding a bicycle without a light,was fined 2s 6d and costs 7s. In the case of Miss Randolph (Mr Innes) charged with obstruction of the roadway, conviction was recorded. B. Waldegrave, charged on the information of the Inspector of Nuisances with riding a bicycle on the footpath, was fined 2s 6d?nd solicitor's fee 10s 6d, Mr Fitzherbert appearing on behalf of the Inspector. Arthur Stevenson, charged with not placing his vehicle on the cab stand when plying for hire, was convicted and discharged.

Fbuitgbowbbs' Association. — At a meeting held on Saturday night, Mr J. Nairn presiding, it was decided to postpone the appointment ot stewards till next Saturday night. A long discussion took place on the question of uniform fruit cases, and ultimately Messrs Nairn and Pickering were appointed a subcommittee to obtain prices and decide upon a uniform case for shipping fruit in. A discussion also took place in connection with the display of apples at the forthcoming show, and it was decided that a special display would be made in tiers instead of in the way adopted at previous shows.

A Novelty.—Mr Whalley has shown us a photograph of the cat and chickens referred to in Mrs Wadsworth's letter to us the other day, which is worthy of place in a mnseum of curiosities. Some of the chickens are perched on the cat's back, while the others are grouped round her as content as can be. A rather amusing incident ocourred when Mr Whalley first essayed to obtain a snap-shot. The cat had been cleaning the chickens, catfashion, with her tongue, and their feathers were all wet. Mr Whalley has also taken a number of excellent photos of local members of the Sixth Contingent, all by the Matt-bromide process.

Police Court.—At the Court this morning, before Messrs T. L. Buick and John Mowlem, J.'s.P., James Holmes, alias Hobbs," charged with drunkenness, was fined 10s, in default 48 hours' imprisonment. A charge of being a rogue and a vagabond preferred against the same accused was dismissed. James Newbury, alias C. Gordon, pleaded guilty to a charge of obtaining board and lodging to the value of 21s from E. Le G. Jacob by false pretences, and board and lodging to the value of 9s by false pretences from G. Nathan. After hearing the evidence accused, who is already a first probationer, was fined £5, in default one month's imprisonment on each charge, the sentences to run concurrently. The same accused was charged with forging the name of Charles Gordon to a money order telegram for £3 and receiving the money, and was remanded till February 4th on the application of the police. A first offender charged with being drunk was fined 5s in default the usual alternative.

i Me Foriong.—Thero was a good audience at the Theatre Royal last night to hear Messrs Gordon Forlong and C. H. Hinman give their first lectures. Mr Forlong spoke first on " The God of Nature, His character, laws and ways on earth." As an old deist with sympathy for honest scepticism he addressed himself especially to that class, from evidences in nature outside of the Bible altogether. Mr Hinman followed on " The God of Nature and Revelation." Taking an incident from theSlDthProverbs.he showed that Augur was an intelligent observer of the heavens, the winds, the sea, and earth, and from these facts he reasoned back for a cause, asking the Creator's name ? j j i_soa s name- The speaker contended that a creation without a creator was as unthinkable as a thought without a thinker, or. a nation without a maker. Hebrews I was usedHo furnish the name of the Creator and His son's name, in reply to the question of Augur vi the 30th Proverbs. Both speakers commanded the closest attention from the audience, and during the evening reference was repeatedly made to the death of the Queen, or incidents in her life. _ To-night at 7.30 the subject for consideration will be the Ist chapter of Genesis.

The sale of surplus stock and balance of Summer goods is now proceeding apace at the Bon Marche, Palmerston JNorth. The usual genuine bargains are obtainable in all classes of general drapery, dress goods, mantles, millinery, boys and men's clothing, furnishings aud boots and shoes. Buyers will do well to secure some of the advantages offering.—Advt. -

Diaries foe 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.

Great preparations are being made at the U.F.C.A. for their usual half-yearly Drapery Sale, which commences on Thursday next. We lean} 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 thaHhe reductions throughout the establishment are phenomenal. —Advt.

My cold was cured by taking Sykbs' Cura Cough.—Advt.

C. Smith, the Cash Draper, Devonshire House, Wellington, holds the largest stock of boys' and youths' clothing in the city. Boys' sailor suits from 2/11; boys' Melville suits from 5/9boys' Norfolk suits from 5/6; boys'* three-garment suits from 11/6.—Advt

Wade's Worm Figs are effective and not unpleasant ; children thrive after taking them. Price, Ib,

C. Smith, the Cash Draper, Lb vonshire House, Wellington, supplies you with gents' white shirts, manufactured expressly for the firm, therefore showing only one profit. Special quotations, 3/11 each, or 3 for 10/6; 4/11 each, or 3 for 13/6; 5/11 each, or 3 for 16/3.-i"Advt