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Manawatu Standard, Volume XL, Issue 7064, 25 July 1901, Page 2

Foubth Pa&e. —A quantity of in teresting reading matter will be found ou our fourth page.

Death.—The death is announced at Queensland from consumption of the celebrated_ boxer Peter Jackson. He was in his fortieth year and was at one time champion pugilist of the world.

Enteepeise.—Messrs O'Connor and iydeman, the new jewellers, have been connected with the telephone.

Sacked Oonceet.—Lovers of sacred music may expect a real treat in St. Patrick's Church on Sunday night, when items from Mozart, Gunoud, and Millard, will be rendered with efficient orchestral accompaniment.

Ashhuest. — Messrs Vincent and Searle, Cemetery Trustees, accompanied by Mr Person, viewed the cemetery site on Monday last, many good suggestions were made by Mr Person. Mr Flyger is now engaged in surveying the cemetery into plots.

Photo.—This week's Weekly Press contains a splendid representation of Mr Wilton's wedding group. It is a full size 15 x 12 picture, and all the faces are as clear as the photo itself. The photo was taken by Mr Billens of this town.

• Obituaey.—We regret to learn that Constable Lander received a wire yesterday conveying the sad intelligence of the death of his brother, Mr Lander, a teacher in the Westport school. Constable^ Lander has been granted two weeks' leave of absence, and he left for Westport this morning.

Bacon Company.—We learn that the visiting dairy delegates at present in Palmerston will be entertained at luncheon by the North Island Cooperative Bacon Curing Company at Woodvillo to-morrow, afterwards being shown over the works. The visitors leave Palmerston about twelve o'clock, returning about three o'clock.

Funeral,—The funeral of Fan Choy, the Chinaman who died at the Hospital yesterday, took place at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Tlie burial service was conducted by the Rev. I. Jolly in the ordinary European style, and one of the scholars of the mission sang the hymn "A few more years shall roll," in Chinese.

Dairy Association.—At a meeting of the Executive of the National Dairy Association this morning, Mr J G Harkness was re-elected Chairman of Directors for the ensuing year. Various arrangements were made for the management and control of future business in connection with, the dairy industry on lines which have been considered "and suggested by producers in the direction of regulating the price of produce

Assault.—The hearing of the charge of assault and robbery against Albert Watkins occupied the whole day at the Police Court yesterday. A large amount ot evidence was given, accused who reserved his defence, being committed tor trial. Bail, accused in his own recognisance of £100 and two sureties of £75 was allowed, and was forthcoming this mormng. Messrs F. .Moslem and C Waldegrave were the presiding Justices

Blocked.—The Argentine papers say that England, in refusing to re-open her ports to Argentine live stock, when it is asserted there that the last case of foot and mouth disease has disappeared, is committing a breach of international courtesy only to be explained because Argentina is not one of the Powers, and suggest that some means should be found for retaliation and bringing the insolent nation to her knees.

Witchcraft.—The Napier Telegraph says : —The hearing of the charge of criminal assault against the Maori Tokomairu— previously committed for trial on a charge of pretending to exercise witchcraft — was continued yesterday. The evidence for the prosecution was to the effect that the accused induced a Maori woman named Hera Tonewha to consent to an' improper proposal by threatening her that if she refused herseif and her sick child would die. On this charge the accused was also committed for trial, and on the application of his solicitor, Mr Lusk, he was admitted to bail m two sureties cf £50 each.

A Strike.' — The refusal of "the female telephone operators to attend the telephone exchange on Sundays in Victoria will probably lead to the abandonment of the system of employing women in this class of work. In fact it is tolerably certain that the tendency in the future will be to dispense with female labour in the post office altogether, especially as it is now proposed to raise the minimum wage for clerical work in the postal service to £110 a year. The- department does not intend to take on any more female telephone operators, and notification has been given to some six or seven young women who were doina; probationary switch operating, prior to being appointed telephone operators, that their services would not be required.

Conference.—A conference of sawmillers from the Hawke's Bay, Wairarapa, and Manawatu districts with timber merchants from Wellington City was held in the Club Hotel, Palmerston North, yesterday afternoon and last night. Some 30 gentlemen were present, and Mr James Hutchen (of Messrs Stewart and Co., "Wellington), presided. The object of the conference was to arrange a scale of prices that would be satisfactory to the miller, the merchant, the builder and the contractor. The millers maintained that the merchant was, under present conditions, getting all the best of the business, and claimed more equitable treatment without making the material any dearer to the consumer than it is at present! Some speakers expressed the opinion that the present prices'charged for' timber in. the city touched top rates, and they doubted whether those prices would ever be exceeded. Aftes some discussion, a subcommittee of three was set up to arrange the prices as betweenmillersandmerchants, it being agreed by both that so far as the consumer was concerned no .alteration of'existing rates should be made for at least three months. The conference concluded" late at night, and the delegates returned home'•< to-day." Adyantage | was taken/of the conference by•,'•;the1 .millers;' to 'dißc'usßVaffaiw'-'cpt :ne'cfed'^mtt-:Ai'bltJ!aKoto;.Cotiitb^BiteS6. and the^WorkeTß'.; Compensatioti^Act; and, it. is }, likely? that, a ' combination :ior" /mutual; benefit will result.^ ■;.- V;>:.- /: ■

Eat.es.—The Munawatu Drainage Board held a special meeting tins morning, the only, business being tho striking of the annual rato, particulars of "which have already been advertised,'

Wedding.—The wedding took place at the Broad street Wesleyan Church yesterday of Mr J. Harold Hall, sixth' son of Mr T. Hall, of Palmerston, and Miss Elsie Jansen, daughter of Mr O. Jansen, of Bunnythorpe. The bride' was charmingly dressed in cream cashmere, trimmed with silk,- while tho bridesmaids. Misses Annie, Sarah, and Katrina Jansen, and Misses Nellie Print, L. Kissen,.. and.Eva Hall, also wore cream dresses, with cream velvet hafe. A-wedding breakfast," to which a large number of guests were invited, was served at Dawick's Buffet. The Eev. S. Lawry, in felicitous terms, proposed the health of-the newly-married couple. MivEspiner proposed the toast oE " The Bride's Parents," Mr Cohen proposing that of " The Bridegroom's Parents." The happy couple left in the afternoon for Nelson, where the honeymoon will be spent.' The bride's' travelling dress was a very handsome one, trimmed with silk. " ■•"■■. I""-:--1;;

The leading attraction in Palmerston North on Thursday will be the sale of a large purchase of Kaiapoi .sample clothing at the U.F.C.A., when the enormous cash discbunt of 4/- will be returned to' every purchaser of £1 worth of these goods; there is no doubt that' few will neglect to avail themselves of an opportunity of this description.—Advt .

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

Victoeia Buildinos.—Messrs J. S. Watchorn & Co. beg to announce that from this date all Dresses made by our Miss Henderson will be at reduced prices.—Advt.

Among several other bargain lines to be found to-morrow at The Son 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.

C. Smith s Great Cash Sale is now on. Send your orders by post and you can save money. . Special purchase of blankets -being cleared at sale prices. Single bed from 4s lid the pair, double bed from 13s 6d the pair. Honeycomb quilts from 2s 6d, Marcella quilts from 5s lid.—Advt.

Paekee's Haie Tonic will work wonders with " that bald snot." It is also a certain cure for Dandruff and Falling hair. On sale by Mr Whiteford, Chemist, and Messrs D. D. Hyde & Co., Hairdressers,-Palmerston North. Price 2s 6d.

Tou can depend on ridding your children of Worms with Wade's Worm Figs, the wonderful worm worriers. Price. 1/-

Wade's Woem Figs are most effective and not unpleasant; children thrive after taking them. Price 1/-, —Advt,