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Manawatu Standard, Volume XL, Issue 7061, 22 July 1901, Page 2

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

Band.—Tho Manawatu Brass Band intends holding its hall-yearly meeting at the Masonic Hotel on Thursday evening; . '.'. ,'

Land Sale.—At their rooms' on Saturday afternoon, Messrs Abraham and Williams disposed of Mr W. F. Richards' farm of 107 acres at Tokomaru to Mr J. Lynch,'at £15 10s per acre.

Patea Seat.—The Hunterville Express states that it is Mr Haselden's intention to have a recount of the votes for the Patea election, as the final return only leaves him in a minority of one.

Westland.—The Premier has given notice to the owners of 4993 acres of land in the Hokitika district of his intention to resume'ii under the Lands for Settlements Act. The land is in the Kokatahij Kanieri, and Toaroha districts.

Football.—A meeting of the Union Club will be held in Woodfield's rooms to-night. All members must attend, as some important business will be transacted, including several proposals for membership. . - ."'. ." ,

The Duke.—ln the course of a telegram from Hobart to the Premier of New South Wales, the Duke of Cornwall says :—We arrived here yesterday after a rather stormy passage from New Zealand, where we spent a very busy, but interesting seventeen days.

Peesonal.—Mr George, of Messrs and Eersley, of the Economic Drapery Establishment, Wellington, was a passenger by the express tram to-day en route to England via Frisco.—Mr John Holmes arrived here to-day to attend the. Dairy Exhibition and' Conference.

A Hint _ toe Dice,—King Edward has authorised these changes in evening dress at Court functions: —Silk stockings, velvet knee-breeches, velvet clawhammer coat, . black satm waistcoat, shoes, and buckles. This, he thinks, is needful in order to distinguish guests from waiters.

Light. Railways.—The Masterton Times says:—We believe Mr Pirani will be asked to take charge of the Light Line interests in the House, as the promoters of the Masterton-Weber enterprise are unwilling to enable it to be swamped merely to allow the Government to ret am the Pahiatua seat.

Maintenance.—At the Police Court to-day an application by Ethel May Bailey for an order compelling Henry Bailey to provide his wife and child with adequate means of support was refused, the Bench considering applicant had left her husband of her own accord. Mr Greenfield, S.M., presided.

Capital Prospect.—Tho Financial News points out the immense advantage New Zealand will reap from the construction of the Nicaragua Canal. The paper says the carrying trade of the world will desert the present routes, and that New Zealand lies in the course of one of the greatest trade and passenger routes in the world. ■ ■

Retribution. — Rather [an amusing scene was witnessed" at Norsewood this week when one of the school youngsters who had made up his mind to ' play the wag' was surprised to find a zealous Committee man behind him with a whip, the result being that the would-be truant made record time in reaching the school .and has every appearance of making a first rate spinier in days to come.

Slack.—Business is said to he very slack at the local foundries, writes a Dunedin correspondent, and the services of a number of hands have been dispensed with. Many workmen who were kept busy during the dredging boom have been walking about for some considerable time with no immediate prospect.of employment. Other trades also give indications of a " slump."

Railways.—lt is the intention of the Railway Department to do all the casting and heavy iron work for the South Island railways at the Addington workshops in future, instead of letting it by contract to private firms. The new foundry has just been started, and is pronounced by experts to be one of the finest and most complete in the 'colony. —Press. ■ . " ■■

Burglars.—Thapolice have received information of the presence in this district of two notorious members .of a burglaring gang, and on Saturday night deemed it advisable to visit the principal tradespeople m the Square and warn them of the danger of leaving large sums of money in their safes, dynamite being one of the agencies these gentlemen employ in their operations.

Flour.—The Millers' Association of New Zealand has advanced the price of flour 15s per ton (says tlie Post). This increase is evidently the result of successful negotiations with the Timaru Milling Co. (" Silver Dust" flour),-who. have now joined the Association, thus leaving practically only one large mill outside the sway of the "combine," viz the Belford " Gokbn Gem," of Timaru!

Police Court.—At the. Court this morning, before Mr Greenfield, S.M.. a prohibition order was granted against John George Bell, on the application of his wife, to apply to the Palmerston and Feilding licensing districts. For riding a bicycle' at night without a light, a cyclist was fined 2s 6d and costs 7s, while two others were . fined similar amounts for riding their bicycles on the footpaths.

Parade.—Owing to the exceptionally wet weather prevailing, the Manawatu Mounted Rifles held a dismounted parade at the Drill Hall instead of the mounted parade notified. There was a fair attendance under Lieutenant Munro, while Staff Sergeant-Major Morgan was also in attendance and exercised the men in various movements. During the afternoon it was announced that Sergt - Major Slipper had sent in his resignation. Sergt.-Major Slipper has been associated with the troop in various positions during the past nine years, during the whole of which he has taken the greatest interest in the welfare of the troop. He had a thorough grasp of his duties, was an excellent drill instructor, and in many ways will be. much missed.

Cavalry Ball.—At a meeting of the Ball committee of the Manawatu Mounted Rifles held on Saturday evening, complete arrangements were made in connection with the annual ball to be held on Wednesday evening at the Lyceum Theatre. The decorations will be on a lavish scale, and as far as armament is concerned, the interior of the theatre will present all the bristling and pointed attraction .of , Woolwich arsenal on a diminutive scale. A firstclass band has been engaged, and as the catering in connection with the ball has' always' Been remarkable for its perfection, everything indicates that this year's gathering will eclipse all predecessors in number and enjoyment.

: N.Z. Magazine.—The July number of the New Zealand lUustratedMagazine is to hand and it is the best yet issued. The Royal visit claims prominence, and the frontispiece is an excellent picture of a ■group of the Royal-party at Government: House, Auckland. "Some Mayors: of New Zealand" introcluces;short sketches, accompanied by photographs;of most, of the present holders of .the civic chair'':m New Zealand.' "Some aspects of Maori-, dom" deals with the effort which is being made to uplift the womankind of the Maoris. Among other noteworthy contributions is "The Moon," with photographs by the author, A. D. Austin M.1.C.E., who we believe to be an old Nelson boy.

Viciobia Buildings.—Messrs J. S Watchorn & Co. beg to announce that from this date all Dresses made' by our Miss Henderson will 'be' at reduced pnccs.r-ADVT,_ ,

Expensive.—Sir Joseph Ward and Sir ' JohnMcEenzie have to play a pretty penny in fees for their K.C.M.G.-sliips, and it is safe to say that there will not.be much change for them out of £100. The Crown Office gets fees from each newlycreated - Knight totalling £59 '10s, the Home Office demands a modest .£7 13s 6d, the patent stamp cost £30,"the warrant stamp cost 10s, and the docquct stamp the nimble florin. So that they are not called Sir Joseph ancl Sir' John for nothing !

MARMAGE.—A quiet and pretty wedding took place in Palmerston North on Saturday morning last, the contracting parties being William John Hoppy, son of William Hoppy, of .Wlelington, New Zealand, to Rachael, second daughter of. John Recce Davies, of Beaconsfield, near Feilding. Mr Percy Kirkby acted as best man and Mr Archie Beachie gave the brido away. Tho,happy couple left by the afternoon train for the North, where their honeymoon will be spent, with the good Tushes of a large cirole of friends for their future happiness and prosperity. ' . . i-

. ;Newestßooks, (mcludmg"OldMarl borough." by T. Lindsay Buick) Magazines, Fancy. Goods, Electroplate Silver Goods, China and Glassware Leather Goods, Footballs, etc. Park's Stationery and Fancy Goods Warehouse, —Advt.

Among several other bargain lines to be found to-morrow at The Bon Marche sale will be a line of ladies' tan kid gloves, all sizes, very slightly spotted, best quality, usual price 5s lid, selling at 2s 6d a pair. A very choice line of ladies' tailor-made coats and skirts in black, grey and navy, 21s. Bon Marche sale to-morrow.—Advt.

The Surplus Drapery Sale at" the U.F.CA. is now in full swing, and it has been freely admitted in every quarter that the reductions throughout the department are enormous. This is particularly noticeable in the Manchester and Dress departments, where surplus stock is heaviest. _ One other line we particularly notice is men's cashmere and merino under pants and shirts. These are being cleared at prices which one cannot possibly hope to see repeated.—Advt.

Messrs Gamman and Co. want to purchase matai and rata in four feet lengths; must be good barrel wood. State price and particulars to Gamman and Co., Phcenix timber yard.—Advt.

Mr E. B. Pearce, of Pearoe's Welling, tori Land Mart, reports that there is a tremendous run on city property and it is thoroughly impossible to suit a twentieth part of the applicants for renting houses. There is a fair and satisfactory demand for country properties, dairy farms being specially in demand.