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Manawatu Standard, Volume XL, Issue 7847, 26 May 1904, Page 4

It is estimated that the cost of living in New Zealand is £3 per head greater than the average for Australia. The'lecture to have bean given by the JBev. F. SpeDcer last'night in connection with the British and Foreign Bible Society's work was postponed on account of the weather. Despite the very considerable increase in Borough and country valuations this I year, very few objections to the value assessed have been lodged, and it is anticipated that not more than 80 objections will come before the Assessment Court next month. One of the lawyers engaged in & Coutt in Waitara on Friday (says the Taranaki News) made a statement reflecting on the character of a witness.. The latter asked His Worship if he had any redress, and being informed in the negative,' the witneus said he wantei to find out how manly the man of law was. A Taranaki paper has been informed that there are some settlers in the Wbangamomona district who have been struggling on bush farms for sis years and are nmv giving the struggle over and throwing up the farms. Lack of roads is giyen as the reason. At a sale of draught horses held recently in the Taieri district, Otago, by Messrs Donald Eeid and Co., Ltd., about two hundred broken and unbroken horses were catalogued arid prices ranged up to L6O. The latter figure was only reached by four animals. Up to (he present the Kairaneta and Kimbolton schools have reserved space at the Winter Show for the Public Schools competition. Last year's winner, the Longburn school, has not entered yet, but it is understood the school will be represented. It is stated there is also a chance the Convent School will he among tha.competitors. • Gaptain Scott, of the Antarctic exploration ship Discovery, has received the following cable from the King: " I haveread with interest a-copy of your report which Sir Clements Markham sent me, and I congratulate you and your gallant crew on the splendid achievements, and I wish the Discovery a safe journey home and hope to see you on your return to England.—Edward." A resident of Stratford has shown the local paper a blossom of a plant somewhat uncommon m this district. It is the bloom of a tea plant which flourishes in the shelter of his houje. The plant is some twelve years of age and is genuine "Bohea." He brought ia a twig simply , laden with buds, The flower is something like a oranere blossom. • At two meetings held under the auspices of the Auckland Temperance Crusaders, the following resolution was unanimously carried:—"That in the opinion of this meeting of citizens of Auckland Mr Seddon should immediately convene a special meeting of Parliament, to pass a Bill to obviate the Bruce and Newtown local option polls in the interest of genuine liberalism and government."

Proposals are being made in Timaru for the formation of a company to erect one or more accommodation houses, and •quip and maintain them for the benefit of visitors to the town. It is said that owing to the absence of suitable board-ing-house 3 Timaru is deprived of many visitors every year, and it has been suggested to the tradespeople that if private enterprise will not take it up, it would be to their interests to do so.

Speoial prizes donated in connection with the Timarn-Ohristchurch road race, according to information received by Mr Love joy, secretary o! the P.N. Cycling Club, include the following:—^ 5a br Mr J. B. Glarkaon (Palmerston N.), £3 3aLeagne of N.Z. "Wheelmen, JE2Chriatchurch CO., £1 Is each by the Pioneer 0.0., N.Z. Wheelman and Motor New*. The prize list will total, in all probability, £170.

Beplymg to a deputation of Canadian ladies who waited upon him to get him to introduce a Bill regarding youthful cigarette smoking, Sir Wilfrid Laurier, the Premier, put the case tersely but very forcibly indeed. "To the good ladies who advocate this measure, ir remarked Sir Wilfrid, "I say that the remedy is in their own hands. Good cooking and noble home surroundings will do more to set the youth of the conntry on the path than all the statutory ecactments that can be devised."

A traveller by the outward train popularly known as " the one o'clock tram," reJates that its progress recently, at any rate as far as Inglewood, was somewhat halting, remarks the Taranaki News. No less than three stoppages were rendered necessary, on two occasions " to clean out the coal box," and once "to fire up." How it got on after passing Inglewood is not stated, but probably the tracing: air of the higher altitudes had a beneficial effect on the "iron horse's "^respiratory organs. At any rate it is to be concluded the train " got there " all right sooner or later, as no enquiries have yet been heard for a lost or wandering railway procession.

A case containing some peculiar features came, before the Magistrate's Court, Oamaru, on Friday, when a reputable oitizen named William ladale was charged with having discharged a firearm at Ardgowan without reasonable oause. The defendant was in the habit of making frequent visits to Ardgowan, and his presence was not agreeable to the Ardgowan " push," who resorted to many means of causing him annoyance. On Monday morDing he gave one of the set a good thrashing, and in the evening, when he again rode upon a bicycto into the neighbourhood, he carried a revolver, which he had bought that day for the purpose of " shooting rabbits," as he explained, and when he was intercepted he fired off the weapon, which he had loaded with blank cartridge. There was a conflict of statement as to when and under what circumstances the weapon .was discharged, the witnesses for the prosecution alleging that it was fired by defendant after he had passed them, while the defendant said that the revolver was not produced until after he was attacked, and that ill was accidentally exploded as he fell. The Magistrate held that the'weapon had been imprudently carried and fired without justification, end inflicted a fine of 20a, with costs amounting to 345.

In all probability the Discovery and' Morning will sail from Lyttelton. about the first week in June. ;J' k expected that H;M.S. Tauranga will leave Lyttelton about June 10, .for Wellington, where she is to-receive.a - detachment of colonial recruits for the Eoyal Navy, \J^it on corres P°ndent writes:-" I see that the battleships of the United States Navy are to be fitted with British manufastnredjjoiler s. This is a point in favour of our old worn-out decadent country. • Mr Seddon left Kawau yesterday, in he Hinemoa and called at Waiwera, leaving again for Whangarei. I n a prf! vate telegram to Wellington the Premier Btated he is still improving in health. J. s sue, ue Messrs S- and J. T. Dowdall, of Palmerston, insert a dis elaimer in which they point out that neither of them is the Dowdall who was charged with assault and robbery at the recent sitting of the Supreme Court Neither is the accused any connection of theirs. The Palmersfcon North Fire Brigade will hold their second sooial and dance of the season to-morrow night. The committee have given the floor a special preparation and holders of invites can look forward to an enjoyable evening. The music will be supplied by Mr A. F. McMinn. The Devonport Council, whioh required a loan of £1000 for drainage extension, has been informed that owing to the stiingency of the money market the Colonial Treasurer regrets that hois unable to entertain ihe Council's application. Yet the Government claim to have a substantial surplus. rt.Am£ DS.- the readers who Patronise the Wellington Public Library the most popular author last year was Cruy Boothby, whose twenty-five stones on the shelves were issued 1184 times lhis same author's "sentimental trash" was consigned to a bonfire at Nelson College during last term, according to "The Nelsoman." At the S.M. Court to-day,before Cart Mowlem, J.P.,Charles Miller, charged' with larceny of silver watches and jewellery from the Welcome-boarding house valaed.at £40, the property, of M. Terl rell, was remanded till Jnne 2nd. A. Thorburn, oharged with drunkenness, was fined ss, in default 24 hours' imprisonment. ,- - The.following delegates were present at the-opening of the annual Provincial Conference of the" Farmers' Union at Masterton on Tuesday:—Messrs J. G. Wilson (Presidpnt)j Sandon; Captain Hewitt and W. Stubbs, Palmerston N - C. E. Wolfeaden, Shannon; J. E. McLennan and S. Carman, Waituna West - H. W. Smart, Pohangina ; T. Edwards.' Upper'Hutt; W. H. Beach, M»ri«a; H. Monk, Waikanae; A. B. Matheson, Eketahiina; L. E. Jackson, iimboltdh; J. Pemberton, Bangiwahia: G, Wheeler and A. Atkinson, Feilding; H. J; Eichards, Te Horo; E. Smith, Pahialua; U; A. Nevins, Te Nm; W. J. Buick, Featherston; B. B. McKenzie, Bongotea; J. E. Johnston, Cheltenham; •A. Eobinson, Mangamahoe; G. Burden, Wainuiomata; J. Bayliss, Orouaßridee - A. W. Elliot. Woodville; J. C. CoapV Maunceville; W. Perry and C. E. Cockburn-Hood, Masterton; W. J. Bird, and E- Newman, Marton; H. McGregor, Hunterville; E. Pattison, Eumeroa; D. Peat,' Wanganui, E. P. Blake, Waverley; A. E. Eussell, hon." Treasurer; W. Hunter, provincial secretary.

Some time ago me Invercargill Borough Council set about a proposal to erect a town hall and theatre, and submitted the matter to a poll of ratepayers who approved of the scheme. Afterwards it was found the accepted design could not be realised for ; also that the money could not be got at 4 per cent. Yesterday, a poll was taken authorising the Council to borrow, in all. £10,000 at 4£ per cent, the balance of the £20,000 required coming from accrued rents of the market reseryej. which has not been pat to its dedicated use. Although it was a holiday and ■ the people at liberty, only 885 yoteswere recorded out of 1596 on the roll. The proposal'was carried by a majority of 89. At two of the three booths the yote was against the proposal. It has been pointed out that the Council did not act up to the instructions to the competing architects having stipalated for a building to cost not more than £15,000 and then accepted a design (local) that could not be bnilt for "themoney. The question has been hotly debated in the local press for weeks and the result of the poll was received' without enthusiasm.

Mr Jackson Palmer, barrister anff solicitor, of Auckland, who has accepted an appointment as a judge of the Native Lands Court, was born in Belfast, Ireland, in 1867, and came to New Zealand while he was an infant. He received his education at the Auckland College and Grammar Sohool, and at the age of 21 was articled to the late Hon. John Sheehan, formerly Minister ot Justice and Native Minister, wish whom he remained for four years, and was then admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the Bupreme Court of New Zealand. Later on he was admitted, as a barrister and solicitor r-of the Suprrme Court of Bamoa. Mr Palmer has represented the constituencies of Waitemata and Ohinemuri in Parliament, and was defeated for the latter seat by Mr Mosa at the last general elections. It is not yet known where the new judge will ba located, but it ia his intention to leave for Wellington in the course of a. few days.—Auckland Herald.

Dr Van Slyke, eye, ear, throat, and nose specialist, may be consulted afc the Club Hotel, Palmerston, on May 26th.* Premier cycles from £17 17s, Oentaue cyoles £20, Tribune Blue Streakß £20.' Clarkson's.* Thacker hard to beat for best value in boots and shoes.* New Tweeds for 3-guinea suits just '*&■ arrived Victoria House, cut and made on the premises.* Tour time is now. For hoots and. shoes at PayDe's.—Advt. • Cycles. £12, guaranteed for 12 months. Dayton Depot.* 50 second-hand machines, SOs up. wards; no reasonable offer refused. Day . ton Depot* Cheapest boots at Johansen's.* Cheapest and best cycle sundries at theDayton Depot.* Town talk. - Thacker's removal sale of boots and shoes.* • Cycling capes ss, mudguards fitted from Bs. Clarkson's, Coleman Place.* 29 acres, Napier Road, just out of the Borough; £30 an acre. Terms.— Brophy.*

The Municipal Band has-offered to assist in providing necessary music during the evenings at the Winter Show,

• The ladies' ambulance class and, ladies' first aid and nursing class will ireet next week to make preparations or the ensuing season. The trials of a country postmaster. One not a hundred miles from "Woodville was roused up at di-y----break to supply a man with 3d worth of stamps ! Mr P.- McCormick, .an 'old resident of \\oodville, died yesterday morning-. Deceased had been 40 years in the colony. It was reported in town this afternoon that Mr J. Matravers, son of Mr "W. . v Matravetß, Olerk of the Court, Palmsrston, had died, of pneumonia, from which he was suffering" acutely. An urgent message to go to FeSHing was received by Mr Matravers this morning. The rain penetrated a galvanised iron shed ah the new Convent works e«ly this morning, and reaching some sacks of lime stored there, caused a fire. A quantity tii timber stacked outside, the shed was charred but otherwise no damage was done. The Coleman Place firebell gave the alarm. Last niphl at Dannevirke, Bro. McDcugal installed Bro. Wylie W.M. of the Rawhiti Lodge in the. presence of a large number of visiting brethren from different parts of the district. Palmerston was well represented. After the installation ceremony a banquet was hfld in the Parish Hall and a most enjoyable evening spent. After giving his evidence at the inquest this afternoon, Dr Martin remarked to the.Coroner tnat air-tight jars and a rooveablelight, together with somn minor conveniences; were badly wanted ac the morgue when post mortam examina-

lions were necessary. In cases of it would sometimes be necessary to liesp portions of the stomach and bowels and the jars were very necessary. The moveable light was required ior examining the oarides of the body. The coroner said that he and the. sergeant of polic9 w^uld see the municipal autho-icies on the matter. The dis. infection of the morgue also required to be attended to. The building that has been doing duty for the Clarendon Hotel since the fire was removed to-day to a RanfjitikeistreeS frontage to perm.t the brick build, ing to be proceeded with. When the. floor of the temporary hotel was raised, a sudden rush' took place among bystanders for silver coins that had dropped at divera times, through tha openings in the fljoring board-. Heyeral coins were obtained at the expense of torn c'bthes and unlimfted mud on nether garments. Subsequently a nar ow escape from a serious acciaent occurred through one of tbe sides of the building blowing down while the search for the coinß waß proceeding Two young fellows were struck by the falling timber, one somewhat severely on the leg. Needless to state the incident put an end to treasure seeking.

The following have been elected officers of the Wellington Provincial Council of the Farmers' Union—President Mr J. G. Wilson (Sandon); vicepresident Mr D. Peat (Wanganui); hon treasurer, Mr A.E Eussdl (Palmerston .North), executive committee, Messrs A ' Eobmson (Mangamahu). W. B. Mathe--Bon(Eketahuna),E. P. Blake (Waverly)J. 0. Cooper (Maunceville), S. J. Carman (Waituna West), W. Perry (Masterlon), W. J. Birch (Marto D ), H, J. Bicharis (To Koro), E. C. Bruce (Hunterville), G. Wheeler (Stanway), E. Smith (Pahiatua) A. H. Atkinson (Feildmg). Captain Hewitt (Palmerston)auditors, Messrs W. Stubbs and H. J. * ?? BOn (Jr>.almerst°n); representatives to the colonial conference, Messrs W J •^■S^S. 11)' J< C- Co°fer (M&uriceville),!!. J. Bichards (Te Horoj.

Notwithstanding the .uncertainty which exists in regard to tie proposed exhibition in Wellington, -the Musical Union is actively preparing for a series of public performances, and should the exhibition Ke postponed, these performances will probably be given at a .musical festival in the -week in which the town hall is opened Mr Hamilton Hodges is to be baritone soloist, and Mrs Hamilton Hodges will probably sing the soprano solos in " Hiawatha." This work is to be produced in its 1 complete form, and " The Sceptre's Bride" and "Israel in Egypt" are also to be performed. Air Robert Parker is considering an interesting scheme for the formation of a ehil° • dren's choir for this festival. He suggests that.there should be one or .two " children's evenings," . -.-\ivoted to the performance of choruses, glees, and other pieces by this choir. With the co-operation \>: the ' public school teachers he says the . children could be trained in th» work expected of them, and he has no doubt that the scheme would lie just as successful as it was whon a children's choir of- COO from the bcK-joU sang some years ago in Wellington.