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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 8073, 25 August 1905, Page 4

On page 2: Cables, hockey, Manavratu rep. football team. On page 3•■ Coursing. On page 6: Commercial. On page 7 : Short story.

The Napier High School football team defeated the Palmerstoa North ■High School by 19 points to 6. At the S.M. Court "this morning,, betore }Ir A. D. Thomson, S.M., a first ottendmg inebriate was fined os, in detault 2-L hours' imprisonment. -

The Premier has expressed the °lnulon that members of Parliament should be put in the same position as newspapers in regard to what they said ihey would be more careful if Parliamentary privilege wore removed.

Although several months have elapsed since the Greymoiitlv School Committee was elected so far it has failed to hold a meeting. The male members elected refuse to sit with the ladies ehosesu The Education Board proposes to. have a' n<*a: committeeelected.

11. J: Soott, the professional wrestler lias been arrested iv Melbourne on a warrant, issued in iKvercarpill,, oliav ing him with wife/desertion. A constable will go ove-> this week 110 secure lv& extradition. Action was taken at the instance <tf Southland H; and 0. A Hoard.

■■■Three informations have »been hid against a resident of TTtiku for sly-gro---selling., . '•":■-'.-.? '■'-': .■; ' ■ °

;■■ Mr D. T.Murfitt; well "known in racing circles, died at Hastings on Wednesday morning. ,

• The 'children -who took part in the recent fancy dress ball will hold a rehearsal in the Opera House to-morrow (Saturday) at 2 p.m.

.In the Legislative Council yesterday afternoon the Palmerston North High School Reserve Bill (Hon. T. Kelly) was read a second time.

A few days ago a Westport merchant » wired to three different provinces for"^ potatoes, receiving the reply in each case that none were obtainable.

For the eighth year in succession Mr Lionel Abraham, Palmerston, has been appointed judge of seeds at the Hawko's Bay A. and P. Show.

An agitation has been proceeding lately to have Taihape formed into a Borough. It has been discovered that the population is not quite large enough for a Borough and the project is to be deferred for the present.

Messrs G-. H. Bennett and Co., have presented the public library with a copy of Haydn's Dictionary of Dates, to the end of 1903. The work is valued for • reference purposes, and will be greatly appreciated by frequenters of the library. •

As showing the great increase which, has taken place in, the flax-milling industry in the ladt ten years, it is interesting to note that in 1895 only 261 men were ' employed therein. This number has grown till it now stands at 3268.

Me»srs Joseph Nathan and Co., inform us that they hare arranged to exchange their Tokomaru and Shannon creameries for a "Wellington company's creameries at Aorangi and Colyton, these being much more centrally situated for working with the Defiance fac lory at Makino than the others.

A qualifying round of the Manawatu Golf Championship will be played tomorrow by the following players : —G. and P. Sim, A., J., and W. Strang, P. Freeth, L. Abraham, A. Barraud, J. Sams, E. Hitchings, P. McHardy, 0. J. Munro, Seifert, Dr. Stowe, Gifford Moore, F. H. Cooke, D. Pryde, Druce.

Included in the number of breaches of awards settled out of Court by the Department of Labour last year, there were 39 instances of failure to indenture apprentices, 13 of employing more apprentices than allowed, 28 of failure to give preference to unionists, and 312 of failure to pay the niiniuium rate o£ wages.

Out of. the 3130 men who were assisted to get work by the Department of Labour last year, there were no less than 2364 who described themselves as labourers. Farm and station hands* come next on the list with a total of 281. Only one man from each of the following trades came along for help : Bookbinding, coachbuilding, coppersmithing, hairdressing, motor-driving, saddle-making and slating.

The industry which, in the ljlsfc ten yeai's, has made the smallest increase in the number of persons it provides vrork for, is that of boot manufacturing. In 1895 there were 25GS employed in this trade, while now there are only 416 more. This should be compared with the figures given ancnt the industry of sawrnilling, joinery work, sashmaking and coopering. In the same period, 1895 to 1905, the number of persons employed in this business has jumped from 2627 to 7278.

At the monthly meeting of the Philosophical Society last night I\lr D. W.. Lowe read a lengthy and very instructive, paper on ■" Realism and Idealism in Art." In the absence of Mr Vernon, the chair was occupied by Mr Kenneth Wilson. The paper, which was a very careful comparison of these two forms of Art, was listened to with deep attention by those present. Not only was Art, as it is generally understood, referred to-, but many carefully chosen quotations were given from great writers as illustrations of that other branch of the subject. The paper was followed by an 'instructive discussion participated in by the Rev. I. Jolly, Captain Hewitt, Messrs Wilson and Swallow. The speakers paid a well-deserved tribute of praise to Mr Lowe for his preparation of the paper. Next month the subject will be " The iatest discoveries in Babylonia and the laws o£ King. Kumarabi]" by the Rev. I. Jolly. ~~" At a meeting of the recently formed Country Workers' Association, held at the Masonic Hotel last night, Mr W. H. Gomez was appointed secretary and Mr T. Spackmam treasurer. Messrs P. Goode, J. Wilsdn, Stent, J. Day and T. Jones, together with the secretary and treasurer, -were appointed an Executive Committee. It was decided that a fee of Is should be charged for admission to the Association-, and that a levy of 10s,.payable quarterly in advance, should be made on all members. It was also decided that no member should derive benefit from the Association unless all fees were paid. The secretary, in. reply to a question, said it was not intended to interfere with the wages question. Palmerston was selected for the-centre of the North.lsland, I and the executive was empowered to draw up the rules and regulations for the Association. A vote of thanks to Mr Mulrooney for his kindness in allowing; the use of his premises for holding, the meetings was passed with acclamation. Mr Carr, the convener of the original meeting, explained that he would be travelling throughout New. Zealand,, and would do his utmost toestablish branches of the Association wherever h e went, and he trusted that every member of the Association would become an organising agent, lhfi Jtaec-utive were also requested to' appoint some of the. members to call upon the secretary and, if possible, the president. (Mr J. G, Wilson), of the .banners Unson, in order to ei;,list their sympathy in the movement and to convince the farmers that the new Association w a3 not formed with, a view' of ■wtMwally raising the price of kbomv ~.Mr 1. Piram, in the course of a few remarks, gave a lot of encouragement ' to the movement becmse, as he said the objects of the Association were so" good and so simple that no one could possibly object to tl» principle of it.--Amongst the honorary members of theAssociationis the Mayor (Mr Cohen),

Dr Stowe delivered the fourth lecture ok the course to the ladies of the nursing class on "Wednesday evening in All oaints' Schoolroom. The lecture, which was of a very practical nature, -was listened to with much interest by the class. .. -. .

J-he annual examination of the Campyell Street School was concluded to-day ■t>y Inspectors Gray and Strong. The -school will resume the ordinary work on Tuesday morning, Monday bein<* granted as a holiday. .

The novel spectacle of bananas .growing on trees in England is now to be seen in a large hothouse at Tanfridge Wells. The trees ore about ten • Jreet high, and they grow hundreds of • bananas iv a thoroughly ripened contention. The measurement of the best ilruit ranges from eight to ten inches.

It is lobby gossip that the main i.Chmtchurch witnesses hare so far failed to establish their case at the departmental inquiry now-being held in con-■-.uection with Mr Fisher's charges. An effort will be made when the Auditor- ■ Generals report is presented to have :the evidence taken laid upon the table of the House.

Mr Jiclcell. Borough engineer, obtained a bottle of the effluent from the •septic tanks yesterday. The water is absolutely colourless and odourless and .points to the complete success of the ranks. It is Mr Jickell's intention to send some of the water to the Government Analyst for analysis, the result of >Tvhieh will be awaited with interest.

Ihe Minister for Public Health has ■agreed to make special enquiries with : regard to the Normyl treatment-for •• the cure of alcoholic excess. He says ..however, that nothing has appeared in the medical papers, -which is in itself •an indication that the drink cure has ■ not engaged the serious attention of the '■profession.

A peculiar disease in the throat of artificially-reared trout lias attracted ■ the attention of tlio Government ex- . ports. Mr Gilruth, the chief veteri- • narian, has been experimenting for some time to ascertain whether it is cancer. In order to follow up the research systematically, it is proposed to construct a pond at the Wallaeeville •laboratory for keeping trout under ••observation.

An illicit still has been discovered at . Pahia Point, near Orepuki (Otago), after •a great deal of searching, by Constable Ferguson, who is stationed in the dis- ■■ tnct. It consists of the whole apparatus for the distillation of whisky. ;The tapered copper spiral worm is 14ft ■ long and weighs 161b. . A dome copper cover,, that would fit nicety on an ordinary passing boiler, weighs U\b. A patent still tap and other gear are also of copper. The brightness of some of : the utensils would indicate that it lias •had recent use, but no trace or clue can be detected where it has been worked or by whom.

A Wanganui golfer, who went to ■ Europe on a trip not long ago, visited Edinburgh, and got in tow with enthusiasts who play foursomes and other • things not understood by the populace.' A venerable old chap offered to give the visitor a game, and although the Wanganui man was beaten he played i really well. Proud of his performance, .. he asked the venerable victor what he thought of his game. "Game! Gaiue ! " said the old chap, " why, young mon, ye dinna know how to take yer club oot *• of yer bag yet." A deputation of representatives o£ various Friendly Societies waited on the Minister for Health yesterday and asked tTiat the accommodation, for

members of Societies at Eotorua be

increased. It was also asked that con- \: Sessions be given at Hanmer. The luplinistcr said he would give the representations the fullest-consideration. A great many people were always applying for accommodation, and it would require a largo vote to meet all requirements. The Government was spending £3000 at Eotorua, and yet lie was sure even then sufficient provision would not .be made for all who would apply. Brother Jonathan and his marvellous country are an unfailing source of interest to us. "We are learning from them every day lessons in business, teaching, organisation, etc. The Wanganui Education Board's Inspector, Mr W. Gray, M.A., recently visited the States to acquire an insight into educational affairs there. He has returned full of information on this and all Other leading subjects of interest in America and Canada. An opportunity ■of hearing this talented gentleman will be afforded on Tuesday next, when he will deliver a lecture in the V.M.C.A. hall. A crowded attendance is assured. Tickets are selling freely, and may bo procured from the members of the Association, and at Messrs Leary ■andJDixon's. The proceeds are in aid of V.M.C.A. funds. A house agent at Christchureh says rents in that city have increased from 20 to 25 per cent during the past five or six years. The increase has been in all classes of house property, the labourer's cottage as well as the villa residence. As showing that houses could not now be built as cheaply as eight years ago, a prominent builder informed a reporter that the average wage paid to workmen was Ss 6d per day eight years ago, whilst the average wage to-day was 11s. In addition, he asserted that employers •could now only get about two-thirds of the work out of their employees compared with several years ago. In timber •there had been an appreciable increase in cost. Eight years ago timber could be shipped from the West Coast at os per 100 superficial feet, to-day the same timber cost 7s. We are pleased to note that ah effort is to be made this evening to form a Camera Club in Palmcrston North. In several of the adjacent towns, such as Woodvillc and Hastings, such clubs are in existence and are receiving hearty support. Several of our prominent citizens are enthusiastic camera men and have promised to do their utmost to further the projee t. Included in this number may be mentioned Dr. Stowe, Messrs Pirani, Ycrnon, Eriberg, and many others. It. is noticeable that at any public demonstration or picnic the amateur photographer is always in evidence. There are also at least half a dozen ladies who have promised to become active members of the club. The meeting is to be held in the Oddfellows' Hall in Cuba-street, at. S p.m. tiiis evening, and Mr Low will probably be in the chair. It is to be hoped all amateurs will respond to the invitation and make the thing the suc•cess it deserves to be.

_Mrs Brough and Mrs Spindley provided the lunch at the' coursing meeting yesterday. ~

Captain Edwin telegraphs to-day :— Moderate to strong southerly winds; glass rise ; probable frost to-night.

It is stated that in Auckland thereis a strong demand for sound, young serviceable horses. Active waggon and cart horses realise from £4010s to £57.

It was forty-five years, last' Sunday, since Burke and Wills' exploring party left Melbourne on their ill-fated expedition across Australia, from which several of those who went forth never leturned.

At a Balfour tWaioiea Pla!us) christening that took place recently four generations were represented, viz., the infant, Ins father, grandfather and great-grand-father. The family name was Mears.

It has been whispered that a powerful syndicate is about to be formed in Wellington for the purpose of buildin<* an up-to-date theatre. The capital is sel down somewhere betwean £30,000 and £40,000, and a site near Larnbton quay is in the promoter's eye.

The Clerk of the District Court, Mr Hewlett, gave his reserved judgment w-n?101^ 1-?6 on fche Petition to adjudge William Hamer, of Shannon, a bankrupt. An objection to the petition was raised yesterday by counsel for the debtor, but this was overruled by the Court, and debtor adjudicated bankrupt.

Capt. Mbwlem, District Corner, held an inquest at Feilding yesterday on the infant child of Ivy Bush, that had died suddently the previous day. The medical evidence showed that acute pneuinenia had been the cause of death and a verdict was returned-accordingly. The mother of the baby is about 17 years old and it is four months pince the child was seen by a doctor.

. The disastrous fires that have occurred there from time to time have areused the attention of residents of Foxton to the necessity of obtaining]au efficient firej»ervice. The matter has been taken in hand and yesterday Mr J. G. Gilberd, of the United Fire Brigades Association, visited Foxton in connection with the matter. /

Sitting in civil jurisdiction this morning, Mr A. D. Thomson, S.M., gave judgment for the plantiff in the case of Peter Kanadas (Mr Cooper) v. Ed. Robinson, claim £3 2s, for £2 6s costs and fee £1 15s. In two other civil cases judgment was entered for the plaintiff,,P. Kanadas, by consent for the amount claimed.

At a meeting of the Foxton Chamber of Commerce, held on Wednesday night, it was decided, on the motion of Mr A. Fraser, seconded by Mr Fraukland, to urge upon Government the necessity of lengthening the wharf by 200 feet, the need of river improvements and assistance for the pilot. The co-operation of the Palmerston and Feilding Borough Councils and Chambers of Commerce will be invoked in each instance.

There are now 140 Masonic lodges under the Grand Lodge of New Zealand, with a total membership of between seven and eight thousand. The invested funds amount to £9000, and the assets exceed £11,000. Over £1000 were disbursed in benevolence during last year, and a number of annuitants are maintained, the amounts of annuity vary - ing from £10 to £25, according to circumstances.

Says the Opotiki Herald: In pursuance of our usual avocation of killing time, we strolled into the yards of Mr H. J. "Webb, wheelwright, and found that gentleman at work on a stylish buggy. " Who's the buggy for ? " we enquired in our free and easy style. " Oh," said Mr Webb, " it's for a Maori—old age pensioner." Great are thy works, O Seddon.

A serious accident happened on "Wednesday morning to a daughter of Mr P. Curtis, of Eltham. The child who is six years of age, was standing in front of the fire when her nightdress caught nre, and she was badly burned before assistance could be rendered. Medical aid was summoned at once, and the doctor did all in his 'power, but the child is in a critical condition.

Volume 2 of the New Zealand Jersey Herd Book has now been issued. It con tains reference to 64 bulls and 108 cows, so that altogether there have been registered in New Zealand 19.1 Jersey bulls and 286 cows of the same breed. This is the number that has been registered to date; but it does not necessarily follow that all are alive at the present time. This is a good indication of the popularity of this breed, which is sometime referred to by its ardent partisans as a " regular gold mine."

The ordinary meeting of the Loyal Manawatu Lodge, 1.0.0. F., was held last night, Bro. J. K. Hay presiding. Pour candidates were initiated, and thirteen proposed for membership. The delegate's report from the Friendly Society's Council was received and adopted. A committee was appointed to make arrangements in connection with the formation of a branch of the St. John's Ambulance Association for the Lodge. A vote of thanks was accorded a member of the Lodge for donating forms for use in the lodgeroom. Bro. "Wilson was also accorded vote of thanks for preparing plans and supervising the wcrk in connection with the recent addition to the lodge-room free of change. After the meeting a degree lecture was held.

Following the usual and excellent custom, the brethren of the Masonic fraternity had the pleasure last night of entertaining fully 350 children in the Lyceum Theatre. Musical items were provided by a number of the brethren and several of the juveniles also recited and sang. Various games were introduced, which the children heartily enjoyed, and the evening passed all too quickly for the small revellers. The adults, on whom the burden of entertainment fell, also entered most heartily into the spirit of the thing, and the result was a function that was successful in o.v,*ry detail. .A-plentiful supply of refreshments ■ was provided and dispensed throughout theevening by a number of'the members' wives. Mrs Whallcy presided at the piano, and the proceedings terminated about 10.15 p.m. amidst loud and hearty cheering on the part of the children. Ihe promoters arc to be heartily congratulated upon the success attending their efforts to suitably entertain the children of the members of the Order.