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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 8198, 26 January 1906, Page 4

Mr A. D. Thomson, S.M., this morning granted 13 applications for renewal of old-age pensions and three altogether new ones. One application was adjourned for further enquiry. At a public meeting in Taihape on Tuesday evening it was decided to form that village into a borough. The area of the proposed borough is 200 odd acres. The election held yesterday in Eongotea for a Commissioner for the Eongotea Town District to fill the vacancy, caased by the resignation of Mr F. H; Yile, resulted in the return of Mr D. Wilson, who received ten more votes than the other candidate, Mr T. Sutton. The Hospital Floral Fete Committee particularly wishes it to be known that the gate at the Show ground will be open after 7 a.m. on the 31st inst., so that those who desire to do so may decorate their vehicles on the ground. The usual sports will be held at Awahuri on St. Patrick's Day, March 17th. The programme will be foundm another column. It comprises 17 events for which valuable cash prizes are offered. There is a good variety, the events including foot racing, hunters' competition, pony jumping, cycling, sheep guessing, etc. The secretary is Mr J. Collingwood, Awahuri. In his comments on the playing in tlie BB flat bass solo competition at the Hawera contest, the judge referred to a Palmerston player as followsW. Pifctam (Palmerstou North). —Played " Fantasie Originale " a really good bass solo fairly well played. Bather much mixing in the early part of solo. Time unsteady. Displayed many admirable features. At the Police Court this morning, before Mr A. D. Thomson, S.M., a married woman was charged with having been found drunk yesterday in Princess-street, having been previously convicted for the same offence on 2i.lth August and 10th November of last year. She plc-aded guilty and intimated that sjie would like a prohibition order taken out against herself. She was fined 10s and costs 2s, i;he order, for 12 months, to issue immediately. There is money in little things. Use a set of mud-guards and save your clothes. 7/6 at Clarkson's.*

Bros. S. J. Watson, S. J. Eelf, F. Mowlern, E. Hay. and 0. Fuller 'left Paimerston by litis mornings train to attend the annual meeting of the Wan£anui District 1.0. Q.F., ALU., which is to be held at Apiti tliis afternoon.

It is understood that Messrs Dalgety and Co., Ltd., in,tend establishing agencies in Woodville and Paliiatua. It is probable that Mr Iv. J. McLennan, formerly of WoodvilJe, will have control of the branches. In connection with the garden fete coming ott next Wednesday Mr <*. Allman lias kindly presented an iron rocking horse, aoout Sit Gin high, to be disposed of on the (.lay of the fete. This is now on view at j. B. Clarkson's window. Mr Barraud has generously donated two oil paintings to ;he Ladies' Committee of the ! !0.--|;'i-i i Garden Fete and these are to 1 e framed gratis bv Mr Beadnall. The pictures will be raffled at the Fete smd tickets mav be obtained from Mrs Cohen.

The Timaru Herald contains the following:—Speaking of t lie harbor at Miami "Mrs Thomson's social hist night, Mr Howie said there were about SOOO people in Timaru, and where the harbor was concerned 4000 of them were engineers. In spite of that an excellent harbor had been made.

As an evidence oi the perfect organisation of the Government party Sir J. Ward stated, in Wellington on "Wednesday night, that during the past twelve months 174.000 letters and circulars and 2900 telegrams had been issued from the headquarters of the Liberal and Labour Federation.

The funeral of tho late Mr A. Goldfinch took place at the Fielding cenietry on Wednesday afternoon. The cortege, which was very large, was composed of friends from all parts of the district, and a number from outside localities. The service at the grave was conducted by the Eer. G. Budd.—Star.

The estate of the late Mr William Arrowsmith, of Auckland, which has been left to charities, has been wound up. Two Auckland institution* —the Parnell Orphans' Homo and St. Mary's Women's llome—have each received £11,212, and there are some smaller bequests. The late Mr Arrowsmith, who was a bachelor, was a colonist of 50 years' standing.

The Nelson Chamber of Commerce has received samples of coal obtained alongside the main road, about seventy miles from town, and within twenty miles of the present railway construction works. One seam is four feet and another fifteen feel. The Chamber previously obtained good coal from eighty miles aud beyond that on the Buller road. It was resolved to ask authority for the Geological Department to make an exhaustive report.

The Hon. T. Y. Duncan is not an impressive orator, and his speeches do not abound in airs and graces (sajs the Post). Now and then, however, he hits the nail on the head with admirable force and precision. At a banquet at Ahaura last week, for example, he was urging on the people the necessity of settling on the land. He iron Idremind the young men, he said, that they should secure plots of land on the coast before the hole in the hill was cut; once that was cut the land would slip away from them as also their srirls. Once the capitalists caught a glimpse of the Coast then everything would be snapped up. The warm applause that greeted the sentiment indicated that the capitalists will at all events find a few girls to spare when they arrive.

Dr McArthur, S.M., of Wellington, dismissed the charges against two young men named Bezar and Cameron of having caused the death of Malcolm Graham by striking him in a street row. The' Magistrate said he would add a word of advice for the guidance of the two young men before him and others. People like to see freedom, but he would point out what excess of freedom might bring. Accused musthave been greatly disturbed in their minds at being mixed up in a street disturbance. If iu future they saw anybody looking for light, he advised the youths to give them a wide berth —to steer clear, and behave as gentlemen. The present case would show them how easily they could be drawn into an affair, the outcome ot which was one of the most serious charges possible to be laid.

The newly-elected executive of tlie Grand Orange Lodge, North Island, met at Feilding last evening, the G.M., Bro Creighton, in the chair. Several matters referred to the executive at the recent Grand Lodge session were dealt with. A Past Grand Masters' Merit Board is to be obtained and a full report of the conference willbe printed. Correspondence was received from the Imperial Grand Secretary, notifying that the next Triennial Council would be held at Toronto, Canada, in July next. It was resolved to send fraternal greetings to _ the Council. Several notices of motion for discussion at the half-yearly session to be held at Palnierston North were received and ordered to be placed on the agenda paper. It was resolved to make enquiries and take steps to have all dormant warrants sent in to the Grand Secretary. lieports received from Wanganui and Taihape showed that great interest was being taken m the proposal to open Lodges at these places. The executive will be prepared to officially open the same at an early date.

There was a large attendance of members at the summoned meeting of the Loyal Manawatu Lodge. 1.0.0. F., M.TT., last night, Bro. 11. Hay presiding. The annual balance-sheet, which showed that the funds of the Lodge were in a veiy satisfactory condition, was received and adopted. Bro3. R. Hay and C. Fuller were appointed to represent the Lodge at the district meeting, which is being held at Apiti to-day, Bros. Beadnall and Horn being unable to get away. At the c onclusion of the business a farewell social was tendered to Bro. J. X. Hay, who is leaving week for Australia. P.G.M. Bro. Watson, in proposing the health of thf departing member, referred to the keen interest he had displayed m the Lodge, and trusted that when in Australia 'lie would take as deep an interest in Lodge matters as he had done in Palmerston. Bro. Hay was presented with a framed Past Officer's emblem by the members of the Lodge. During the evening several of the members contributed songs and recitations, and altogether a very pleasant evening was spent. to the leftis the rule of tlm road, j.f you ride a Centaur you never get left.-—Clarkson's.* 5 j3lousing\s aud Dress Goods will be round to direr attractions for buyers at tiie Bon Marche Arcade Sale, nc v proceeding*

On page 2: Report of fire enquiry yesterday. On page 3 : General.news. On page C:-Cables, band contest results. o,i page 7 : Telegrams, The three primary schools in the town resume work on Monday next after tho Christmas vacation. Mr Maurice Eandnip, tlie well- : known cyclist, has decided to abandon i -the racing track. Captain Edwin telegraphs to-day: - Moderate to strong westerly winds; < glass rise The estate of t-lie late Mr John Plim- ■ .mer, of ~V\' » has neon finally aertified for stamp duty at £35,1)34. The Premier returned to Wellington ' yesterday, and went to Pahiatua to-day. 1 A meeting of Cabinet was held last •evening, occupying several hours. ( Cable advice has been received from London by a local firm intimating that the price of Danish butler had receded 10s per cwt. during the past fortnight. The Wellington Post raises a protest against the number of bank holidays (18 annually) in New Zealand, and . urges their reduction to six, the same . number as is observed in England. Wo learn that Mr Arthur Eade, well- -j known in volunteering circles in Palmerston North, has been accepted as a candidate for the police force. Mr Eade has been employed by Mr A. E. White- j head for the past eight years. ( Entries for the sweet-making compe- - tion in connection with the Hospital ( Garden Eete close witli Mrs Warburton, < to whom exhibits are to be sent, on 1 Monday next. There is one compe-' < tition for adults and another for chil- - dren. ' A gentleman walked into the station of the Dunedin City Eire Brigade the other day, and left .£5 as a donation ( towards the funds of the brigade. The donor refused to disclose his identity, merely stating that the gift was in recognition of services rendered two years ago. ! The secretary of the Hospital Fete , Committee has been notified by the Rev. I. Jolly, chairman of the College Street. School Committee, that alter ( consultation with the headmaster lie ( had decided to grant a half-holiday as requested on the Wednesday afternoon of the fete. The voting papers sent in in connection with the election of a parents' representative on the High School Board of Governors will be opened next Tuesday morning by the secretary m the presence of the chairman of the Board and such scrutineers as may ; be appointed by the candidates. Mr 11. R. Harris, of Messrs Harris and Sussex, Levin, was married by the 1 Rev. .T. Cocker, assisted by the Rev. J. Dawson, yesterday afternoon in the Donald M'Lean-street Primitive Methodist Church to Miss Lilian Eeltham, of 1 Wellington. The bride, who vras given j away by her brother, Mr E. C. Eeltham, was attended by Misses Ethel Eeltham ; (her sister), Chivers, Jean Carrington, , and Elsie Embury, and two little girls, Ida Trim and Margery May, who carried floral crooks. The bridegroom was supported by Mcssers T. Sussex, of Levin, A. Silk, "of Palmerston North, Walter Coomebridge. and 11. Cunningham. At yesterday's meeting of the ISTew Zealand Institute Mr Hamilton mo\ed, ' and it was resolved. " That- a communication be sent to the Government by the institute expressing a hope that when the bill to consolidate the Animals Protection Act comes- before the House, the Government will take steps to preserve the native fauna of New Zealand and the adjacent islands by the ■whole of the indigenous birds other than those known as native birds." The next annual meeting will be held in Wellington on January 31st, 1907. The regular monthly meeting of the Royal Black Preceptory of the Orange Institution was held at the Orange Hall last evening. Correspondence received from the Grand Registrar of Ireland congratulated the chapter on its successful re-opening and expressed satisfaction at the formation of the Grand Chapter of New Zealand. The recent visit of the Prov. G.D.M. Bro. Ivolher had been the means of placing the local chapter on a sound footing and a large number of members had taken advantage of the opportunity to receive some of the highest degrees in the order. Bro. Kolher was presented with a handsome gold pendant in recognition of his services to this chapter. The annual election of officers will be held at the next monthly meeting. William Johnson appeared at the Police Court this morning, on remand, charged with unlawfully deserting his wise, Ellen Johnson. Accused was arrested in Wellington on a warrant which was issued on the 16th inst. In applying for the warrant Mrs Johnson alleged that she and five children had been left in Palmerston while her husband was working iu Kongo!ea. For three weeks she never received any money from him save one sum of 10s that he left in the bedroom. After this period had elapsed he came m from Rongotea. stayed at home for one day, and early the next morning went away again. He did not. leave her any money at all, and said he was going away and would never return. When the case was called on this morning, I however, she did not appear. Her husband told the S.M. that she did not wish to press the charge, but his Worship said he would not dismiss the case until she had appeared and made some explanation. Tlie ease would stand down all after luncheon. On resuming this afternoon the S.M. decided to hear Mrs Johnson's evidence. She said she had omitted to tell him in the first place that her husband had given her £3 odd at Christmas time. Since then he had also given her two sums of 10s each. Cross-examined by defendant she admitted that she had refused to go and live with him at Rongotea and also if he made a home . -4LX£or her at Wellington. After hearing ]\is explanation tlie S.M. said he would let accused off this time though he was quite satisfied that he had left his wife without saying where he going or ■sufficiently providing for her and the children. The accused was then discharged. Some attractive bargains will be found m the sbow-room of the Bon Marche Arcade during the progress of the present sale, the entire stock of choice millinery, mantles, costumcs, skirts, blouses, and underwear is offered at clearing-out prices, and buyers would do well lo be early on tlie scene of operations.* The DENTON HAT is pound valve 10s fid. United Farmers 00-c Ais'jociation.®