DUKE OF CORNWALL.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XL, Issue 6918, 29 January 1901, Page 2

DUKE OF CORNWALL.

It has been assumed, owing to the Duke of York taking the title of the Duke of Cornwall, that he will not become Prince of Wales, but there is no warrant for such an assumption. As a matter of fact when the Prince of Wales succeeds to the throne his eldest son becomes by right of succession Duke of Cornwall, with its immense revenues. Although tho title of Prince of Wales has belonged to the heir-apparent since the reign of Edward I, it has to be conferred afresh upon each heir-apparent, a course which will probably be followed later on.

Foubth Page A quantity of interesting reading matter will be found on our fourth page. Half-Holiday.—The usual Wednesday half-holiday will be observed tomorrow. Wanted Advis.—On our first page will be found wanted advertisements, •lost, to let, for sale etc. Property Sale.—We learn that the property occupied by Messrs James Grace and Co. as a musical depot has just been sold, Mr James' Mowleni having purchased it from Mrs A. A. Linton through her attorney, Mr W. Eutherfurd, Half Holiday.—The meeting which was to have been held by the Borough Council this morning to appoint the usual weekly_ half holiday was postponed till this evening, when a-letter from Mr Mestayer will also be considered. Returned.—By this morning's train from Wellington, .L. M.- S. Kockstrow, of the First New Zealand Contingent, returned to Palmerston North. He was met at the station by a number of. friends and relatives, who expressed their pleasure at seeing him safe home again.

Guaeds.—The Guards are reminded of the parade at the Drillshed to-night.

Band.—The Palmerston Band held a successful practice last night under Bandmaster Meyriok. In Bankruptcy. —Mr G. P. Miller, late of Eketahuna, hotelkeeper, filed a petition in bankruptcy to-day. Personal.—We regret to learn that IMr Webster, manager of the Bank of Australasia, is confined to his room with an attack of influenza. The King.—At a welf.ome social to Mr Back, Tasmania railway manager, on Friday last, at Christchurob, the first toast was "The King."' Pole.—Workmen wore busy to-day erecting a flag-pole at the Post Offico. It is about time steps were taken to erect similar poles over the Council Chambers and Courthouse. Ashhubst.—Yesterday morning between 11 a.m and 1 p.m. all places of business were closed, and flags flying mast high. A copy of the proclamation as King, of Edward VII was read from the Post Office steps by Mr G. S. Rumble, J.P. New Auctioneeb.—Mr Jas. Landels, the newly-appointed auctioneer for the Loan and Mercantile Company, proceeded to Feuding yesterday to take up his duties there. Mr Landels, who has had considerable experience in stock, was formerly attached to the Company's Wanganui branch.

Coubt.—At the Court yesterday, before Mr Greenfield, S.M., an order was made adjudging Ambrose Bush, the putative father of the illegitimate male child oi Agnes Godwin, and ordering him to contribute 7s 6d per week for I the support of the child until it attains the age of 14 years. Holiday Committee —At a meeting of the Half-holiday Committee, held at ho Council Chambers at noon to-day, it was decided that the shops should close ' as usual on Wednesday afternoon, and that they should remain open till 10 p.m. on Friday night. Saturday, it is generally understood, will be observed as a close holiday Inquest.—Mr G. M. Snelson, coroner, j held an inquest at Feilding yesterday on the body of Edward Turner, found dead in his hut on Sunday morning. Mr A. Carty was chosen foreman of the jury, and after evidenee had been heard, a verdict of death from natural causes was returned. Apoplexy was the immediate cause of death. _ Firebell.—The sudden and continued ringing of the firebell yesterday, previous to the reading of the proclamation in the Square, caused consternation in the minds of a number of people living some distance from the town, they being fully convinced a serious conflagation was raging. More than one lady averred she could detect the odour of burning material, but the absence of smoke puzzled them considerably. Coubt.—At the Court yesterday, before Mr Greenfield, S.M. William Snow, charged on the information of E. S. Abraham, [with cruelty to an animal, wasconvicted and fined 10s and costs 9s, in default 48 hours' imprisonment, a charge preferred against the same accused by Mr Abraham for using obscene language in a public place, was withdrawn.

Homewabd Bound.—Several wellknown residents in this district intend leaving shortly for the Old Country. Messrs Barraud and Abraham, local agents for the New Zealand Shipping Company, inform us that Mr and Mrs Eankin, of Fitzherbert, Miss Stansbury of Kimbolton, and Miss Hill, of Birmingham, have booked for the Papanui, leaving on Thursday nest. Mr Freeman Jackson has booked for the Kimutaka, and Colonel and Mrs Gorton for the Wakanui, to sail in March. A Nabbow Escape.—Three gentlemen who were fishing for schnapper outside Sydney Harbour recently had a rather exciting encounter with a grey shark, 14f fc in length. The men were harpooning salmon when the shark, after taking two fish off the harpoon, swallowed it. He then made an attack on the boat, and drove his head through the bow below the water-line, making a hole Sin in diameter. The occupants at once ballasted the other end of the boat, and made for the beach, stern first, the water being up to the seats when they reached land. Unpoetunatg. — A London paper says :—The other day a lady, after making a purchase at the Army and Navy stores, absent-mindedly walked out of the department with another customer's umbrella. The customer hurried after her, and the lady, with apologies, returned the umbrella. This reminded her that she wanted new umbrellas for herself and her daughter. After buying them she entered an omnibus, and on sitting down found herself opposite the owner of the first umbrella. The latter stared at the two new umbrellas, and then, with the iciest of smiles, leaned forward and said, " I see you've had a successful morning."—Evening News. Presentation.—A very pleasing ceremony took place at Messrs Ireland & Co. s on Saturday, when Mr J. Mounsey, who has been connected with the local firm for the past nine years, was presented by the employees with a silvermounted walking stick, silver matchbox and silver-mounted pipe, all suitably engraved. The presentation was made by Mr J. A. Nash, who referred in eulogistic terms to the nature of the services Mr Mounsey had rendered to the firm. Mr Porteous and others also spoke of the valuable business acumen possessed by Mr Mounsey, who suitably replied, after which his health was drank in bumpers.

Music.—Palmerston is to be congratulated upon the fact of tho acquisition to musical circles of Mr W. Arundel Orchard, Mus. Bacli, University of Durham, England. He held the appointment of organist of St. Stephen's Church, Colorado, America (on the recommendation of Sir Frederic Bud^e organist of Westminster Abbey), chonv master at St. David's Cathedral, Hobart, conductor the Hobart Philharmonic Society, &c. Mr Orchard also possesses the reputation of being a composer of no mean order.and has produced among other things, a setting of " The Wreck of the Hesperus," by Longfellow, arranged for chorus, with orchestral accompaniment. Mr Orchard will commence tuition here on 18th February. Further particulars can bo obtained from Miss Fraser Craven. . '

Our King's Tbade.—Can anybody imagine the new King as a shoemaker? Yet at a dinner table recently, the assertion was made that he was really an expert in this particular craft, and it gave rise to quite an animated and excited conversation. The gentleman who made the statement, and whose word was in every way to be respected, was one who, in his earlier days, enjoyed the honour of a friendship with the present King. He declared that both Queen Alctoria and the Prince Consort made it a rule that each of their boys should receive a thorough practical training in some trade. That selected by the then Prince of Wales was shoemaking. The gentleman who vouched for this information declared that he knew for a fact that the Prince has worn a pair of shoes of his own make. Goedon Foblong.—Notwithstanding the inclement weather there was a good muste" at the Theatre Eoyal last night to hear the continuation of lectures on the Bible. Mr Forlbng commenced by reading a passage from Sir Win. Dawson, the eminent geologist, on the value of the Scriptures and their accord with the latest scientific discoveries. Later on he read another passage from Prof. Kawlinson on the value of the 10th Chapter of Genesis as the basis of the history of nations. He also dealt with some strong points from the Bible, and concluded with the death bed scenes of Voltaire, Payne and Hume. MrHinman dealt with the prophecus concerning Babylon [and Jerusalem, all of which was contended were fulfilled to the very letter, although in the former case uttered hundreds of years before the fulfilment. It was shown how a vague or general prediction might happen to come true, but in these instances the most minute details were given of events that appeared at the time impossible to be fulfilled, yet to the fullest extent they were true, There was the closest and deepest interest all through the service. To-night and to-morrow night the lectures will be continued.

Cable. —We learn from the Telegraph Office this morning that the BataviaSingapore cable has been restored. To Coebbspondents. — While quite agreeing -with " Visitor" we do not think the publication of the matter will mitigate the offenoe. Dogs.—A resident' of Featherstenstreet West writes to us suggesting a visit to that locality by the dog-tax col- | lector. We have no doubt Mr Deßlois, with his usual urbanity, will comply with the request. Getting on.—Mr W. Thompson, who was the holder of one of the Industrial Association's scholarships at the Christchurch School of Arts, has made a good start in England. He has been 'commissioned by th# firm with which ho is connected to superintend the decoration of Ascot Lodge for the King. Comfoetable.—Mr Maurice O'Brien, formerly in the Railway Department at Ashburton, has, through the instumentality of Major Steward, obtained an appointment in the Telegraph Department, Cape Colony, at a salary of £360 a year.

Pabsijionious.—Gore has declined a risit from the Imperial troops, for financial reasons. To entertain the I men, Gore says, would cost £100 for the hour they remained, and £100 per hour is 28a per minute, or 6d per second. So they ask for a little post office at the north end of the town in- 1 stead. St. Patbick's.—One of the features of St. Patrick's Church on Sunday last was the draping in black, white and royal purple, while a handsome wreath of flowers was prominent. This tasteful display appropriately enough, was the work of that thoughtful body, the Sisters of Mercy—a kindly tribute to a great I woman. Sale.—Messrs Mounsey and Co. conducted a most successful sale of Mr Eyre's furniture yesterday, the whole of the lines offered being sold at satisfactory prices. Mr Mounsey officiated with the hammer, and though it was his first sale, he acquitted himself like a very old hand and gained considerable kudos for his ready grasp of the situation. Band Contest.—The local committee has been advised that the North Island Brass Band Association has submitted the names of the following three gentlemen to the Bands for them to select one to fill the positicn of judge at the forthcoming contest: —Messrs E. T. Code (Melbourne), J. H. Schwartz (Welling- j ton), and C. Trussell (Nelson). V.B,.—One of the minor effects of the death of the Queen is the alteration that will be necessary in the heading of the Government notifications. Up to the present these have borne the Eoyal Arms, with the letters "V.E." Obviously these initials have no force now, and until the King's title is officially announced, none can be* properly used. Open.—Speaking at his reception by the railway employees at Christchurch, Mr P. Back said that on the Xasmanian Government railways no position on the staff was held by anyone who had not worked themselves up from the bottom of the ladder, and he cited several instances of men now holding high offices who, when Mr Back went to Tasmania, were employed as porters and in such like hnmble posts.

Obituaby.—One of the oldest colonists of Hawke's Bay, Mr Joseph Witherow, of Elsworth, Patangata, passed away on Friday night, in hig 85th year. He leaves a widow and four sons. Born at Elsworth, Cambridgshire, after which he named his place at Patangata, he came to Australia in the very early days, and from there came, on to Hawke's Bay and purchased land at Patangata about 50 years ago, where he hag remained ever since, pursuing the peaceful occupation of a farmer. Eskimo Dogs.—ln the trip of the late cruise of the Hinemoa, with the Governor's party on board, a visit .was paid to the island at the entrance to Paterson Inlet Stewart Island, and the Eskimo dogs left there by the Southern Cross Antarctic expedition were seen. They are (says the Christchurch Press) well looked after by the men in charge of I them, and seemed in splendid condition, but as savage as Eskimo dogs usually are. Captain Hutton thinks they are left there for the purpose of being sold to the next Antarctic expedition that comes along, probably the British. N.Z. & Fiji.—Mr J. Cathcarfc Wason has evidently determined not only to be the member for Orkney and Shetland in the House of Commons, but also, in some measure, to represent New Zealand's interests as well. Before the recent session closed he asked the Colonial Secretary whether the Government would call upon the-Governor of Fiji for some explanation of thalatter's speech. Mr Chamberlain replied:—"l telegraphed on Nov. 30 to ascertain if the statement attributed to the Governor of Fiji was correctly reported. As there is no cable communication between Sydney and Fiji, it will probably be some time yet before an answer can reach me." A Kikgly JocKET.—There are not many people aware of the fact that the King has ridden in and won a horse race. The event happened about thirtyseven years ago in Ireland. The distance of the race was a mile and a half, the horse's name being '"Rupee." To the spectators the jockey was known as Captain Melville, but in reality was no less a personage than the then Prince of Wales, whose colours in this case were not the familiar purple, scarlet sleeves, and black velvet cap with gold fringe but all white. The Prince owned Eupee, and; it being one of his first turf experiences, he determined to ride the horso himself, and also win if possible. [ This he did in capital style, although there were several then well-known jockeys riding against him.

Queen Alexajtdba.—Here is a charming anecdote, says a London paper, relating to the Princess of Wales which fully illustrates Her Eoyal Highness's kind and sympathetic nature. The Princess, while at Sandringham a short time ago, was out walking one day when she met a very old woman staggering under a heavy load. It appeared that the old dame earned a livelihood by doing errands for the country people near Sandringham, and it so happened that on this particular occasion she had had an extra batch of commissions to carry out. Her Eoyal Highness stopped the old woman, and after asking her where she lived, and making one or two other kind inquiries, bade her adieu Nest day the old lady was astonished at the sight of a donkey and cart, which were left at her door with a card, explaining that they were presented to her by the Princess of Wales. Flax.—Mr Chas. J. Fulton, recently appointed Government hemp-grader, has come to Wellington to enter upon his duties.. His appointment was a kind of Christmas-box, seeing that the news of it reached him at Blenheim on Christinas Day. He is a young man from Marlborough, and reckons he knows just as much about hemp as any man in the colony. For nearly thirty years paathe has been engaged in flax-milling at Blenheim, for the greater part of the time under the direction of his father, and since his father's death, a few years ago, on his own account. He is Blenheim born and bred, and has talked flax and hemp ever since he was able to lisp. Since coming over to Wellington he has seen enough to convince him, he says, that an official hemp-grader is badly needed. He has seen some flax on the wharf which, at any rate, he would not i pass. His duties have not yet been defined for Mm, but it seems likely that the hemp-grader, like the butter and cheese graders, will endeavour to maintain a high standard of quality for the colony's hemp export by inspecting and marking all samples sent forward for shipment abroad.—Free Lance. -

The sale of surplus stock and balance of Summer goods is now proceeding apace at the Bon Marehe, Palmerston North. The usual genuine bargains are obtainable in aE classes of general drapery, dress goods, mantles, millinery boys' and mens clothing, furnishings and boots and shoes. Buyers will do well to secure some of the advantaees offering.—Advt.

Busies foe 1901.—A1l those requiring those useful publications should select early from the stock at-Mr Park's Book Dep6t pretty oalanders for 1901 from 2d each.—Advt, ;- ; :

Manga weka. — We .learn privately that the Government have decided to accept Scott Bros' tender for the Mangaweka bridge.

Hoiiday Committee.—A meeting of the Holiday Committee was' held at noon to-day, Mr Park in the chair, and all members of the committee being present. Upon the motion of Mr Boss, seconded by Mr Bennett, it was unanimously resolved, that the usual Wednesday half-holiday be observed tomorrow, and that owing to Saturday next being the day appointed as a day of mourning, business places will remain open on Friday night in place of Saturday. It was considered by the committee that Saturday being a sacred day, should not take the place of the halfholiday.

Great preparations are being made at the U.F.C.A. for their usual half-yearly Drapery Sale, which commences on 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.

My cold was cured by taking Bykbs' Cdra Coogh.—Advt.