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Manawatu Standard, Volume XL, Issue 7069, 31 July 1901, Page 2

Fourth Page. —A quantity oi in teresting reading matter will be found o,n our fourth page.

Alteration to' Telephone.—A. C. Burr, private residence from' No. 137, Raugilikci Live, to 137, Broad Street.

Social.—Anyone desirous of spending ■a real good time should visit the social in aid of Terrace End School fund, at the Broad Street Wesley an School," to-night. It .is seldom the public are'offered delicious refreshments and artistic entertammentall for the moderate charge for admission. '

Anniversary.—We would remind our readers of the anniversary soiree at the Cuba-street Wesleyau Church to-night, commencing at half past six. Addresses will be delivered by Ministers and friends. The Cornwall brothers and others will render musical items and the choir will sing several anthems.

Cadet Coups.—Boys between the ages of. 14 and 18 years desirous of joining the senior cadet corps proposed to be formed in town, are requested to send in their names to Mr W. H. Collingwood, at the Council Chambers, this week. Fully 60 boys are required and as soon as sufficient names are obtained a meeting of the Citizens' Committee will be held.

Foeestees.—Notwithstanding the wet night, there was a good attendance of members, at- last night's meeting of Court Manawatu, over 30 members being present. It was decided to pay a fraternal -vist to Court Loyal, Peilding, tonight and to start from the" Royal Hotel corner at 6.45 p.m. A quantity of routine business was transacted and three new members were initiated.

Pointed.—A Scotchman, writing to an Otago paper, thus, vents his grievances :—" I am glad to see the Press is stickin1 up for the farmers. An' timeit did, 'cause we're crushed, doon on a' sides. What wi' oat rings, labor associations, retailers? associations, bootmakers' unions, coal rings, millers' combines, an' God knows what, we farmers hae to pay an' look as pleasant as we can."

Bailways.—The railway returns for the four weeks ended 22nd June show that the revenue amounted to £145,938 10s 3d, as against £126,323 19s 2d for the corresponding period of last year The revenue of the North Island lines' totalled £54,673 14s s'd, against £43,810 Is Id, and that from the iSouth Island £91,264 15s lOd, against £82,513 18s Id. The total expenditure for theperiod was £96,559 6s 4d,. against £88:082 4s 2d. :

Rhodesia— Speaking recently on the settlement and development of Rhodesia, Mr Cecil Rhodes advised- the settlers to get together a large body of mounted volunteers, arid then apply to the Colo nial Office for a reduction" of the folice force. The British South Africa Police was the best body of police in the world, but was very expensive, and cost the Chartered Company about £280,000 a year. The company was doing all it could to make revenue and expenditure meet, as its.rule was certain to change into self-government. If the police expense could be reduced they would see a balance. -

_ Peogeessive.—lt is but a few months since Mi\A. C. Burr opened in business in Palmerston,-and although at the time we predicted that with his knowledge of the district and its requirements, he would soon build up a remunerative connection, yet after adding considerably to his premises, and so inaking one of the largest showrooms in Palmerston, we learn that they are still too small to cope with his rapidly increasing ■ business. Among his agencies are Anglo-New Zealand Cycle Co., D.I.C. piano and house furnishing agencies, Rouse and Hurrell's traps and buggies, and Alpine fire-proof safes.

Veedicts.—New Zealand is not the only place where coroners' jurys return extraordinary verdicts. A rather peculiar verdict was returned by a Melbourne ]ury last week on the body of a cabman whose body was found in the Yam. Though the deceased left a note behind him stating that he was a pest to himself and everyone else, and bidding goodbye to all his friends, the jury returned an open verdict, because no reason for suicide could be gleaned from the evidence. It was further stated that the deceased had tried to cut his throat two years previously.

_ Lotees.—Two Victorian old-age pensioners surprised the Eev. Mr Pennicott, at Christ's Church, Melbourne, the other clay by waiting on him with a request that he would marry them. The man is 73 years and very decrepit. He was for five years in the Benevolent Asylum, but now gets 10s per week pension. The woman is 71 years of age. was for over 12 months m the asylum, and has a pension of 7s per week. Mr Pennicott, knowing both the parties and the planner in which they lived, considered that such a union was not desirable, and he interposed at least a temporary barrier to the union by demanding a fee quite beyond the reach of the old. couple.

Mojie Taxation.—Mr Seddon evidently must borrow very considerably this year, but it seems doubtful if he can go to the London market for his money (remarks the Otago Daily Times). Indeed, it is stated that at the present time our stocks are regarded none too favourably, and that some of the 3 per cents do not get quoted on the London Stock Exchange. In this dilemma an increase of taxation is quite on the cards, and it seems pretty certain that the present intention of the Government is to endeavor to raise more money from the graduated land tax. This may not be done by increasing ttie amount of the tax, but more probably by reducing the exemption from £5000 to £1000.

SooiAt.—A meeting of the Management Committee of the Institute Football Club was held last evening, when in response^ to a general request it was decided to hold another social and dance on August 21st. The Theatre Eoyal has been engaged for this occasion, and all who remember the magnificent function held under the auspices of the, Club in tho same building last year should make a note of the coming fixture, and watch for the invitations! Messrs W Wood, G. Gallagher, V. Cox and 11. P. Muller, with T. Stubbs as secretary, were appointed to act in conjunction with a strong ladies' committee to carry out the necessary arrangements'.

Stowaways.— The purser of .the Sonoma says that the. stowaway nuisance is' becoming serious. During the last triji from Sydney eight stowaways were discovered on the steamer, and had to be carried to Samoa, as, being Americans, they could not be dealt with at Auckland. At Parigo Pango the company had to pay Court fees and then send the men back to Sydu ey, At the Police Court at Auckland,- on Saturday morning, two men pleaded guilty to a charge of travelling by the Sonoma from Sydney without paying their fares, and were each fined £4, • the amount of their passage, in default one month's imprisonment. The magistrate saidhe had no doubt that they were undesirable immigrants, but he had no power to send them back to Sydney.

A Capture.—The Hunterville correspondent of the Advocate states:—Detective Bishop and Constable Reid arrested two " wanteds" here at 10.80 p.m. on Monday. The detective had traced them from Mangaweka to our quiet town and arrived here only to find they had de-, parted and were supposed to be en route for Feilding and, after putting the wire to work; he " footed it " by a short cut to that town. In the meantime information;'came to hand that; two men answering to ! the description given had been seen near Halcombe at 6.30. This " tip "was promptly acted upon and the detective and constable rode over and .bagged the "birds." Having no proper cage here they "were accommodated at our- railway, station; from -whence, they proceeded,to Wanganui b^; this nioi'n-. ing's ,traih;: I;;unde'rs&nd:-thai the ■•'brace'';.will probably:prove-to be:a"portion'of vthe '• i?ovey:" that Save beSh' :.picking; ; ;ujr;: substantial- crumbs; mi the "EmpireGifcy^i,;' ?;••?'■:?-•■,■.::::; ■'■& :,->.;:*-?■■/

Phobate.—On the application ofMr 1111103, Judge Kettle has granted probate of the estate of Ales. Cassie, late of Shannon; deceased, to Alex. Cassio, his son.

Oeehatic—The Operatic Saciety will put' The Mikado" under rehearsal tomorrow evening at the Orient. Hall. J-nc rehearsal will commence at 8 o clock Intending members aro requested to meet Mr Orchard at tho Hall /.16. "The Mikado" is to be proCrt n ? V nigkt> tUe "Gondoliers" being the other piece to be played. Slip.-A slip on the Huntcrvillc branch line near Overton yesterday prevented tho connection o£ the Huntervilie tram with the express to Wellington last evening, passengers not arriving in Palmerston until nine o'clock last evening. Ordinary traffic was resumed to-day, the slip having been cleared away. - '

Smoke Concert.—Those interested are reminded of the smoke concert to be held at the Masonic Hotel this evening in connection with tho Alhambra Hockey Club. A sumptuous repast will be provided in Host Mulrooney's best style," aud as Mr Cornwall's string band will be in attendance and a full programme ot music, vocal and instrumental, has been prepared, a most enjoyable evening will doubtless be spent. ' :

Liteeaey Society. — The weekly meeting of the Literary and Debating Society was held in the Fire Brigade fclall last night, the President, Mr E. Leary, being in the chair. The subject tor the evening's debate was a proposition " That a continuation of the class legislation of the present Government is against the interests of New Zealand as a whole." Mr J. E. Kussell opened in tlie aihrmative and Mr G Grant replied in the negative. After a long debate in which Messrs Edwards, Friberg, Brown, Jolly, Pallant, Ford and Webb took part, the question was put to the vote aud was carried by a majority of four votes. Next Tuesday evening the Eev. I. Jolly will deliver a lecture on'" lan MeLaren and his works."

Fitzheebeet East.—Despite the extremely inclement weather prevailing last eyening, there was a large attendance at the social and dance held at Mtzherbert East in aid of the building fund. On previous occasions tho reunions have been noted for their very enjoyable nature and there was no exception last night. The hall was prettily decorated, spirited music was supplied and. the committee were indefatigable in their efforts to promote the success of the gathering. During the evening vocal and instrumental selections were contributed by Mrs Batchelar, junr the Misses Batchelar, Bush and Burnett and Messrs J. O. and Josh Batchelar! Butter, Davis, Eogers and Manson We understand the social will result in a substantial addition to the Building Fund. 6

Appeeciated.—A letter.received this week by the Eev. J. Gibb from the Eev. l.'il- Chapman, Presbyterian chaplain to the Imperial Contingent who recently visited the colony, contains the following sentences, says the Otago Daily Times • —"As regards the billeting, it was a thorough success. Dunedin is first in the aftectiohs of the men—easily firstbecause of that same hospitable treatment. Knowing how little they,are accustomed to and inclined for family worship, the most comical incident was where the guest had' three-quarters of an hour of family worship mornin" and evening. In passing a hotel he" (the said guestj would fain have gone in but his host carried him safely past I heard remarkably few stories of misconduct. > One man was said to have created a disturbance; but so little ground was there for such an accusation that he was dismissed even without an admonition. The Mayor sent a telegram after the corps testifying to the excellence of the conduct of-the men I think we all got a little spoiled with the exceedingly bountiful hospitality and welcome we received."

- Feauds.—Here is the complaint of a .London butcher against the "fraud" perpetrated by New Zealand meat shippers on the long-suffering- and trustful London retaUers. It is written to the editor o£ the Daily Mail -.—" In your issue of May 23rd, there is reported a case against Messrs M. Bergl and Co., or Liverpool, in which that firm was prosecuted for selling as New Zealand lamb some that came from Australia Ihe action is brought by Mr Cameron, the JN Tew Zealand Government's representative here, under the mistaken idea that the New Zealand farmer sufiers an injustice in having Australian meat fold as New Zea- # i I B^ iove> however, the New Zealand Government start advertising the splendid quality of Australian meat m thisway, I think they might first see to their own affairs at home. Thousands of sheep are forwarded to Canterbury yearly from other parts of New Zealand (in order to be shipped from there to London) because the salesman m this market will pay the colonial a little more for Canterbury mutton .than he would for mutton from Ota<*o or Southland, little dreaming that he is buying the one thing and getting the other. The.fraud on this side deceives no one; on the other side it is intentional.

Messrs Gamman and Co. want to purchase mataiand rata in four feet lengths • must be good barrel wood. State price and particulars to Gamman and Co. Phcemx timber yard.—Advt.

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 discount 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.

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.

Wade s Teething Powdebs for babies are soothing, reduce fever and prevent blotches. Price 1/-

C. Smith s Great Cash Sale is now on bend your orders by post and you can save- money. Special purchase of blankets being cleared at sale prices. Smgle bed from 4s lid the pair, double bed from 13s 6d the pair. Honeycomb qmlts from 2s 6d, Marcella quilts from os J-ld..—Aavfc. *

r\r\ ?• Watcliorn & Co.'s, (Victoria Buildings), we are informed the sac of clothing is one of the largest ever sSp aS me, fc with success. The purchase of clothing and waterproofs having been made at an enormous sacrifice it affords the firm the opportunity to sell new and fresh goods la tc rom 5s tolOs in ™c £-