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Manawatu Standard, Volume XL, Issue 7068, 30 July 1901, Page 2

Fourth: Page. —: A quantity 01. m teresting reading matter •will be found on our fourth page.

Accident.—JA young man named Fenton, a member of the P.N. Rifles, had the sight of his right eye seriously injured on Sunday by the wad from a revclver, which was fired over his head, striking him with considerable force ■in the eye.

Police Court.—At the Court this morning before Mr Greenfield S.M., an old offender named Jas. Crocker, was charged with drunkenness and fined 103, in default, 48 hours' imprisonment. John Dwan, charged with a similar offence was convicted and discharged.

Death.—Mr George Quimette,: for some years past a resident of Palmerston, died at the Hospital last night. Deceased had only been in the institution for a few days. He was well known in town as manager of the Commercial and Clarendon Hotels for Miss' E.F.Crawford.

Meery.—The hilarity at a wedding in Christchurch the other day was so great that the police had to be summoned by telephone. The cabman who was to drive the happy pair away, instead of doing so spent his time in the police station.

A Novelty.—A fine specimen of the wallaby was shot the other day at Waiinate. It measured from point of tail to tip of nose 6ft lOin. The tail was 2ft Binlong. Another and larger wallaby was also sighted at the same time, but the animal got over a spur out of sight before a shot could be fired.

Racing Club.—At a meeting of the Stewards of the Manawatu Racing Club held last evening, six tenders were received in connection with the formation of racing and training tracks at the Awapuni course. The whole of the tenders were considered to be too high, and it was decided to carry out the work by day labor under the supervision of Mr G. L. R, Scott, surveyor, The prices for the work ranged from £700 to £300 odd.

Ohchestral.—The Orchestral Society is making arrangement for the next concert, which will take place about the middle of August. For the last concert the orchestral pieces to be played will be decided by the voting of the subscribers. A list of pieces will be submitted to the subsciibers, and those gaining- the greatest number of votes Will be placed on the programme. About four items will have to be chosen. This will be an interesting experiment, and will show what class of music is pleasing to the popular taste.

Wheat.—The Oamaru Mail says that it is ourrently reported, unon what appears to be good authority," that a large speculative transaction in wheat took pi ace on Wednesday. The total quantity has not been mentioned, but there is reason to believe that it was somewhere in_ the region of 10;000 sacks., The price was 2s 6d per bushel on trucks at Oamaru, ex store, and the line comprised both Tuscan and velvet. The Mail hears also that the Totara Estate wheat, comprising some 2000 sacks, has been sold at 2s 6d per- bushel on trucks at siding.

A Treat.—The. Maori songsters are mseting with gigantic success, the Theatres being too small to accommodate the crowds attracted by this company, at the Thames, Auckland, New Plymouth and down to Wanganui. There are two special items given which gain great applause, viz : The haka as given at Rotorua for the reception to the Duke and Duchess of York and game of double "Poi." .The company will visit this town, ten in number, next Sunday and Monday. The Theatre Royal has been engaged and a large number of tickets sold. Mr Pirani M.H.R. will preside on Monday night.

Interesting.—At Feilding last week four gas managers met,1 viz., Messrs StunneU-(Feilding), McAnliffe (Lyttelton), James Kennedy (Greymouth), and , Matthew Kennedy (Palmerston North). Several items of interest to the gas fraternity were discussed, notably the causes of gas meters registering slow. The opinion was expressed that the time had arrived when a Gas Managers' Association for New Zealand should be formed. In England these associations receive the hearty support of the owners of gasworks, much benefit being derived from the papers read by members and the discussions that follow. ■ -.

Poultey.—One hundred and fiftyseven cases of poultry, containing 2606 birds, have just been railed from Port Chalmers to Lyttelton. for shipment to South Africa. ; This shipment, has- been put through at, the Dunedin depot, and is probably the biggest quantity yet sent from any one centre of the colony; It is said that exporters have been well satisfied with the results of previous shipments to South Africa, and that another large order has been cabled for shipment by the next vessel, which is due at Port Chalmers about six weeks Jience. liie frozen poultry on yiew at tlie recent show in Dunedin excited great interest, and served as a practical illustration of the manner in which the birds are placed on the market.

Dredging.—Members of the West land Federated Goldmining and Dredemg Company (Limited), will be glad to hear that preliminary negotiations are m progress with a wealthy Australian syndicate to work their six claims at once by means of up-to-date dredges. The syndicate's engineer is on his way now to New Zealand to view and report on the said claims. It may be mentioned here that the new dredge latclv patented by Mr C. A. Ulrich, of Wellington, has been very favourably reported on-by this syndicate's engineer, particularly where very deep dredging is required the point specially recommended is that this new dredge will clean the bottom of claims thoroughly up.. Mr Ulrich is at present on a; short visit to Palmerston Nbrth and will pay his clients a visit. Anyone interested in dredging desiring special information can interview Mr Ulrich at Tucker's Club Hotel

_ Soctai..—We. draw attention to the Terrace-End School Committee social, which is advertised to be held to-morrow evening. Under : our State education system school committees do not receive sufficient money from the State to-pay their way. Therefore, if they want to improve the school or provide something beyond bare existence, they have to appeal to the parents and general public. For this purpose the social has been instituted. Parents and friends provide first class refreshments ad lib, the piano is lent, the headmaster and staff assisted by Miss Bennett, of Stoney Creek, have taught the children their parts, the b&vs are-commandeered for drill, and some of our leading-musical and elooutionary artists, both ladies and gentlemen, enliven the evening with music, song, and recitation. All this constitutes a pleasant time for those who attend, more especially since the'charge for admission is but nominal/ We belieVe the committee will be rewarded with a good bouse, - . °

Daihy Stock.—The number of dairy cows to be offered at Mr Revell's sale on /Tuesday, 6th August, is 67, not 7as previously advertised. Messrs Gamman and Co. want to purchaso mataiandratain four f set lengths;' must be good barrel wood. State price and particulars to Gamman and Co., Jrnmnix timberyard.—Advt. The leading attraction in Palmerston North on Thursday, will be the sale of' a large purchase of Kaiapoi sample clothing at the U.P.C.A., when the enormous cash discount of 4/- will be returned to every purchaser of £1 worth of those goods; there is no doubt that few will neglect to avail themselves of an opportunity of this description.—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. BonMarche sale to-morrow.—Advt. Ladies !—Paeeee's Haie Tonic will fora certainty cure Dandruff and Falling Hair. It renders hair, soft and glossy> ' and is not greasy. Sold by Mr Whiteford, Chemist, and Messrs D. D. Hyde & Co., Hairdressers,,Palmerston North. Price 2s 6d, posted 3s—Advt ' Cash buyers, of drapery and clothing are asked to look out for Bargains at The Bon Marchi to-morrow and coming week, when sundry x-learing lines will | be offfired at nominal prices.—Advt. Tou can depend on ridding your j children of Worms with Wade's Woem ' Figs, 'the wonderful worm worriers' Price, 1/- • • I