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Manawatu Standard, Volume XL, Issue 7714, 7 December 1903, Page 4

On page 2 will be found cable and telegraphic news and market reports. Acceptances for Woodville races, particulars of a drowning; accident at New Plymouth, cricket news and other reading matter appear on page 7.

Mr L. Allman, who was a resident of Upper Tutaenui for over 30 years, died at Marton on Saturday.

A concert, social and dance will be given in the Theatre Royal to-morrow night in aid of the Convent School. Such a deserving cause is worthy of support, and we trust the gathering will be liberally patronised.

A local resident has received a letter from a prominent Hastings business man in which complimentary reference is made to the acquisition of the new racecourse at Awapuni and its up-to-date appointments.

The Friendly Societies' Executive will meet to-night to decide , the question of affiliation to the New Zealand Caledonian Association. It has, however, been already practically decided not to support the Association but to run the sports on New Year's Day on the same lines as the Feilding Athletic Club.

As a result of the recent Sale of Work and Flower Show, held under the auspices of All Saints' Ladies' Guild, a sum of £83 has been paid into the bant, practically all profit. The ladies of the Guild and all assisting are to be sincerely congratulated on the successful issue of their endeavours. A Chrysanthemum Show will, in all probability, be held at Easter.

The Executive of the Manawatu South African Veterans' Association decided on Saturday night to hold over the date of the proposed banquet pending replies from the Premier and General Babington, whose presence is desired, as to when they can attend. Reports to hand from the surrounding districts indicate the membership of the association is extending rapidly. "Medals for the Bth, 9fch and 10th contingents are expected to reach the secretary.shortly, and they will be distributed at the bauquet.

Matters m connection with the erection of a branch Anglican Sunday School. atHokowhitu are progressing satisfactorily and steadily. The school is to be erected on a site, generously presented by Mr W. Coombs, at the foot of Alex-andra-street, and will cost about £110. The order for the timber will be given at an early date, and it is fully expected the school will be opened during February. The Vicar, the Rev; C. C. Harper, has worked energetically in the matter and is to be congratulated on his achievement.

An important meeting ot directors of the Awahuri Dairy Company wss held at the office, A wahuri, on Wednesday. Mr Stubbs, the (chairman) who presided, stated the business for the past month had proved very satisfactory, and as a result 9d per lb was paid for butter fat. The manager is now occupying the new residence, which has been re-built on the factory ground, this being a. great advantage to himself and the factory as he is now able to supervise the work better than in the past. It was reported that very high government grade points had been received for the past months much credit being due to the working staff for this gratifying result. A long discussion took place regarding the copying of the Company's brand " Bed Rose " by a prominent business man of Palmerston. In consequence the suppliers are up in arms at this action, and it was stated that more would be heard of this at an early date as there is a strong feeling running in the district. At the conclusion of the meeting, Mr P. Garrity was elected Chairman, vice Mr James Stubbs, resigning.

The great popularity of Mutual Life Assurance Societies snd particularly of those that embracebith the ordinary and industrial system of Assurance is indicated by the highly satisfactory state of the year's business of the Temperance and General Mutual Life Society as disclosed by the balance sheet presented at the general annual meeting held on the 26tlr November, 1903. The growth of the Society since the introduction of the industrial system in 1885 has been marvellous; being the only mutual industrial office in the Commonwealth, it nob only adapts itself to the necessities of the provident workers, but secures to them all tl/e advantages of co-operation. The balance sheet showed that during the year 3,808 policies had been issued in. the ordinary department, assuring £381,712; and 45,370 policies assuring £1,916,226 8s in the industrial department makirig a total of 49,178 policies assuring jE1.397,938 Bs. Notwithstanding the figures for the previous year eclipsed all former years and established a record, this year's results "show an;increase over last year's business of 10358 policies assuring £247,121 2s. The premium revenue has again largely increased, and as indicating the phenomenal growth of the society, attention is directed to the fact that'the. premium revenue has nearly doubled since 1900. The invested fund has increased to £359 646 Ihe society has also made further large investments in Government and Municipal securities. These results must be gratifying to the members of this popular and progressive society which has become one of the financial giants of the Commonwealth. An advertisement in reference to the Society appears M page one. Messrs Eodgers and Larcomb are the local agents. i

"■When it comes to opening up;B new ? country/ 'remarked the ' ObaetyeiS<6f( Events and Things, '• there"; is a to beat a volcano." ■' '■ ■ •; '^>^Xi^/!\^} ; . Shacklock'a Orion Cooking Bainges-: ! will bum.wood ! or*co&l ana less of'either/: for same amount of work than any other : make. R.Srßarry is the local agenti;;/?; The Manawatu Cadets paiade in Cole- -: man Place at 6;45; this evening for the ; purpose of going into camp at the Showground for their annual training camp. / They will be played to the ground by several pipers of the Pipe Band.

One Patea farmer, tired of selling his - butterfat at Bd, has put in a'cheese plant, engaged a cheesemaker, and has commenced making cheese, > for which he will get 13d per lb for fat.:: He' reckons to pay for the plant and be £100 to the good by the end of the season. - Several cheese factories in the colony are poing toinstal freezers next season. It is estimated the cold curing system will cost less than the old- '■ method when full allowance is made for the' improvement in quality arid saving in shrinkage. Dipping the cheese after it is eight days old is also likely to become general. • : \

Plaintiff in the recently-heard action of G. D. Hamilton,' Wellington, v. the Bank of New Zealand and the Assets Realisation Board regarding the Mangatoro Block, Hawke's Bay, has' 'obtained leave to appeal against the decision of the Chief Justice.in defendants'

:avour without giving security for costs,

From the Parish Chronicle we gather that Mr Permainhas donated a set of brass altar rods, with iron standards to St. Peter's Church, Terrace End, and. several gifts by members of the congregation have helped considerably to beautify the Church. ,

The many friends of Mr and Mrs WmV Eliery will be glad to learn of their safe arrival in England. "W hen leaving Bulls for the Old Country Mrs Eliery was in delicate health, having undergone a serious operation in Palmerston. The operation performed by Dr Wilson was successful, as Mrs Eliery is now enjoying splendid health. Mr and Mrs Eliery are residing at St. Teath, in Cornwall. .

It is reported from Cheviot that the caterpillars are making ravages among the settlers' vegetables there. One settler, writing a few days ago, stated that a hundred oE his cabbages have been destroyed, and that the pests are " still going strong." He is seeking for information as to the best means of'■battling with them. • • . .. •;••■..-'

A settler named William Samson has received a memo, from the Commas-' sioner of Crown Lands notifying him that his section is forfeited, says r the Pahiatua Herald. Samson has been residing on the section since April last with his family, and; has spent £300' on improvements. He has instructed his solicitor to proceed against the Commissioner, claiming £1000 damages for illegal forfeiture, etc! Samson has paid all rents and taxes promptly.

Sergeant W. M. Miller, who was severley injured at Bothasberg.-while with the Seventh Contingent in South Africa, is still an invalid at the home o[ his father in Hastings. The Otago Patriotic Committee are at present in communication with the May or.of Hastings with a view to making Sergeant Miller a grant out of Lloyd's Fund, he having been born and bred in the Otago district.—H.B. Herald.

An exhibition was given with'the--Rendrock explosive, at Mr Fairfield.-1 Thompson's farm on the Aorangi-rbad near Feilding, last Saturday morning. Some very large stumps were, blown into • pieces, and those present were delighted i with the exhibition. Mr Thompson is satisfied that Kendroek, apart from' its cheapness, is a very powerful explosive,. and he has already commenced using it. Those who intend using Rendrocb-: should call upon Messrs J. A. Nash and > Co., the agents, who will be pleased to arrange to give an exhibition with same..

A number of settlers on the Bunny, thorpe-btoney Creek road assembled at Mr Easther's farm last Saturday afternoon to witness an exhibition with the Bendrock explosive. A huge rata tree*was lifted bodilj out of the ground at avery small cost. It measured 6 feet in, diameter and 90 feet in length. Mr Easther has decided to let ths tree re--main undisturbed for a few days, and in the meantime will be pleased to show- it to anyone interested. Messrs J. A. Nash and Co. the agents; are arranging; further exhibitions. - "

The Secretary of the Hospital desiresto acknowledge with thanks the following donations to the Hospital by the Chinese residents of Palmerston North :- —.Kwong Shing Lee, £6 6s ; Kwong Shing, £4 4s; JO2 Kwong Lee, £i 4s; Yee Kern Lee, £2 2s ; Hum Lee, £2 2s ■; Wong Hop, £2 2s;Lue Lee, £1 Is;. Joe Ting, 10s; Joe Chee, ss; Ewan Ting Paw, 5s ; Sob Shum 5s ; Gan Eew Chee, os ; Lue Gen, ss; >Lnw Gen Soot. 4s; Kwan Hung, 3s; Yung Sui Sheu,. 3s; Joe Tung, 3s; Joe Gan, 3s; Ne Lum, 2s 6d. Total, £24 14s 6d. "

A lady who is staying at the Clarendon Hotel, and who recently purchased'a new bicycle, had occasion to leave the machine outside the above premises for a few minutes last evening. When she returned to'the street for her bicycle she found the celluloid covering of the chain was ablaze, and in a very short time it was destroyed. The strings which prevent the dress from getting into the wheel were also burnt, and the machine, in other ways, was damaged. The damage was undoubtedly caused by some spiteful individual^ who' deserves to be severely .punished for his conduct.

Benn and Sous, spinners of Bradford m f le^ r; Polished; in a newspaper,' state: "The Americans possess such vast improvements for manufactunne and dyeing the.finest classes of goods, which we make, wheron ; the duty is 100 per • cent and upwards, that our American department cannot pay be- " yond the next three or four years. We are therefore erectingmhls in America and.transplanting hundreds of looms with, their complements -of combine, and splicing machinery." ThY Kl* #' l"^ no pleasure for us to take the work from British workers." _A telegram from Aibury to the Sydney Morning Herald 'says :-A sensational incident occurred during the performance.atWirth's Circus. The wild oeasts m the menagerie were, from some cause, in an unusually fretful mood, and the tigers became so troublesome, that it; was foun.l necessary . to darken their cage, During the^evening a man selling fruit passed" close to; a cage containing a large leopard, and imprudently placed his hand on the wood-V workof the ca ? e. ; The leopard thrust ' a paw through the bars, gripping the--2Si * the Fortunately the shirt was not.of very strone-1; material; and, when, the man pulled back w£&' U gaVe "^thewearer escap--..ing with a severe fright. ..-}. r "c:- ■ • ■ }i

The Campbell-street School: Coiamit-t.-e will meet this evening.

The proceeds of Miss Ada Crossley's concert at Christchurch. amounted to £$50. x .-.-•■ \

Government Inspection-of the Palmerstonltifl.es will be held-.this evening. • ■

GisTiorne is again agitating to secure Poverty Bay representation in the Upper House.

The Guardian, states -that information has 'bean received from Wellington, that Wairoa butter,won the highest award (100 points) *at the grading depot. ,

The Premier has approved of a grant of £161 13s 6d for the Palmerston North Technical School classes. A telegram to that effect was received by Mr Wood, M.H.E., on Saturday. ■

Mr Anthony Mills, an old resident of Timaru. md prominent in Orange and Masonic circles, died yesterday. Deceased was the father of Mr Tom Mills (Evening Post). ;

Many will regret to learn of the serious illness of Mrs Cohen, mother of Mr M. Cohen/ whose indisposition is causing her friends and relatives. considerable anxiety.

The police have found the girl who was reported-missing at Christchurch. She wandered about the streets in order to keep away from home.

Those interested are reminded-that the sale of household furniture, on behalf of Mr Fred. Pirani, will be held tomorrow (Tuesday) at one o'clock. The furniture will be sold without any reserve. .

Sir J. J. Kearney, who haabeen a member of the staff of the Daiinevirke post office for 10£ ye a r.s, has been transferred to Wanganui. MiKearney is a courteous and obliging officer, and his departure from Dannevirke will be regretted.

At the Police Court this morning, Charles Warren was nVd 10s and costs /s on a charee of being fourd on licensed premises, he being a prohibited person. A prohibition order was granted against a local resident.

Edwward Hawkins, about 52 years of age, employed on the Waimarama station, died suddenly while being driyen from Hastings to Havelock, this morning. Heart disease is supposed to be the cause of death.

Nominations for the Feildinß athletic sports close this evening. Those athletes (including cyclists not affiliated to the League of Wheelmen) who have neglected to post their nominations in time may send their entries by telegraph between 7 and 8 o'clock.

At Auckland on Saturday Mr Justice Edwards fined Geo. Heritare, Joseph - Gardiner, and Joseph Powell, convicted on a charge of liquor-selling in the King Country, £50 each in default imprisonment until the fine is paid, the period not to exceed tbree^months.

A Cuba-street resident found that a r.umber of eggs had disappeared frcm his fowlhouse on Saturday, and thinking that thieves were about a watch was set yesterday. The mystery was solved in the afternoon, when a wood-hen was discovered close lo the fowlhouse, and in its " home " in some long grass in the yard was found the shells of twelve eggs. Few people would expect to find sui-h a bird taking up its quarters in a thickly-populated part of the town.

A London surburban vicar, in the local magazine, implores his congregation to resist the claim of an outlying district to the right of burial in the parish churchyard. "Unless we resist this imposition."he adds, "the churchyard will be filled, and in a few years, when our own turn comes to die, we shall have to go five miles to find graves for ourselves."

The Auckland Amateur Athletic Club's spring meeting was held on Saturday. The attendance was over two thousand. Ihe track was heavy, owing to recent rains. Gr. W. Smith won the 100 yds Handicap from scratch in 101-osec, a^d 220>ds from scratch in 23 l-ssec. W. H. Madill threw the 161b hammer 146 ft lOin in exhibition and put the 16lb shot 41ft 6in. This is beiter than the New Zealand records. It is understood that the shot was a trifle under weight.

Mr W. J. Hawley, collector of Customs at Gisborne, has been handed a paper picked up in a bottle on the WaiTnii beach. It is s, printed form ,of the Umtea States fljdrographic Office and shows that it was filled in by Captain C. Waldium, of the Italian frigate Othello, on May 4th. 1903, and was cast into the sea in latitude 33deg. 30min. sou^h and longitude 152deg. 85min. east. According to directions upon it the papf r will be forwarded to the United States -consul at Auckland. During the seven months it was in the water the missive must have travelled close on 5000 miles.

Mr Edwin Gea'ch has completed a»raugemohts for the season of laughter which takes place en Monday night nest, when Mr Geo. "Willoughby and company will appear in " Topsy Turvy." It is a wholesome play that, is one laugh from the first until tho final curtain. It has been the aim of the author to make the comedy novel, and to this end he has .discarded the traditional form of farcical ivrianp, and has introduced new material throughout tlie entire play. "Topsy Turvey" received the highest praise from the beat drnmatic authorities in the country last season, from the .Atlantic to the Pncinc cobs;, and oe lighred tho audiences everywhere. Alessra Willoughby and Geacn havplaced the comedy in the hands of an exceptionally Btrong and well-balanced company of comedians, headed by Mr George Willoughby.

A public .trial of llutchins O n's patent hydraulic hand power milking machine was held at Mr Andrew Breen's dairy farm at Mahora (H. 8.) on Thursday afternoon. A large number of dairy farmers and others were present, and were fully satisfied with, the machine. The old idea of suction is done away with, and the : milking is done •as nearly as possible in the same way as it is done by the human hand. The pressure oa the teats is obtained by an ingeniously contrived hydraulic bag, which can be attached to a teat of any size, and worked at any speed required. It is claimed that a man and a boy can manipulate the machinery necessary for a herd of 100 cows, basing the shed accommodation at,' twelve cows in the bails at a time. The apparatus will allow the .stopPage or starting of the milking of any one of the twelve cows without affecting the others!, and is also so contrived that the speed of any one machine can be regulated io suit any particular, cow.-