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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 8307, 11 June 1907, Page 4

On page 2: Farming an<3 sporting news. On page 3: Volunteer notes and general reading. On page 6: Cables, telegrams. On page 7: Hockey notes, report of Arbitration Court. A couple of enterprising Pressmen in Wellington have undertaken the compilation of a New Zealand "Who's Who?" on the English model. It will contain particulars of the careers of leading colonists. In order to raise funds in con-

nection with the monster bazaar to be held during Spring Show week, the Catholics of Palmerston are holding a grand social and dance in the Zealandia Hall to-morrow evening. The success of such functions in the past should ensure a large attendance on the present occasion. The concert will commence at 8 o'clock. Yesterday evening Mr T. E. Hodder presided over a spirited debate on the question "Is the Government Land Bill deserving of support?" held in connection with the Broad Street Mutual Improvement Association. Mr Smith opened in the affirmative and Mr J. Jamieson in the negative. Both openers were well [ supported. The result of the vote was a majority of one for the negative. Next Monday evening a very interesting time is expected, when the question box will be opened. F.or the first time, the visitors to the coming Winter Show will have I put into their hands on reaching I the town a handy and comprehensive }

''Guide." Mr Havelock Green, seeing the need, that existed for such a convenience, has hastened to satisfy it, and has succeeded in his object remarkably -well. The Guide con- j tains a deal of information of the very sort most desired by visitors from a distance, and advises the strangers on such matters as where to stay and where to deal. It should be much appreciated. i You want a stylish jacket for the Show. We offer you a fine choice at 10s 6d, 15s Gd and 17s 6d: also a beautiful range-of Ladies' Black Caracul Jackets from 27s 6d to £i 4s. These goods are unsurpassed for wear, style, and comfort for present weather. C. M. Ross and Co., The Bon Marche solicit your inspection of these goods.—Advt. The Rudge-Whitwortli bicycle is specially designed to suit ladies, as it gives the riders a more comfortable and graceful position than any other make and is also pounds lighter. We can prove this to you.—E. Reynolds, Ltd., the Square.—Advt.

No civil business was transacted at the S.M. Court this morning, owing, to the Supreme Court sittings. The Fire Brigade has arranged t»hold their annual dinner on Friday evening next. During the evening service medals and bars will be presented. The Pelorus Guardian addresses a correspondent as follows The subject has been sufficiently " aired," and yuor letter would result in a breeze. Take your gruel standing up! Mr G. McDonald has presented a handsome silver cup, valued at four guineas, for competition at the Quoits Association's championship meeting in Palmerston next week. The cup is for the champion singles. A man was arrested at Makatoie on Wednesday by Constable Montgomery on a charge of having imposed on residents there by selling ccld tea as whisky. It is stated that lie sold eleven bottles in all, charging £1 per. bottle. Mr C. M. Jackson, of Chertsey, says the Ashburton Guardian, has already ripe raspberries on his farm. The canes, which were planted last spiing, are runners from a 11BW variety of raspbern'es which was imported into the colony last year. A start has been made to fill up depressions in the Square reserve opposite the U.F.C.A., preparatory to the carrying out of beautifying operations. A number of trees have also been felled in the reserve opposite this office. At an English football match the referee allowed his whistle to slide down his thoat at an exciting moment, and he was in a very exhausted and critical condition ere the instrument was hauled up by the chain by which it was anchored to his waistcoat. At to-night's meeting of the Borough Council, Cr. Holben will move, ' That the question of borough maintenance by contract be reconsidered at the next ordinary meeting of the Council, and that no. mainteri&nce contracts be let until the matter has been discussed by a majority of the councillors in office." Entries for the Manawatu Poultry ! Association's Show closed last night. Owing to all mails not yet being in, detailed figures are unobtainable, but | it is expected that the total entries will be about 1000. There is a splendid entry of pigeons and a good representation of canaries. Wyandottes and Orpingtons have drawn a large number of competitors. A certain bishop was staying overnight in the country, says the Daily Express. He was awakend in the morning by hearing his hostess sing a well-known hymn. At breakfast he said how sweetly the hymn had sounded. "Oh," she replied, ''I'm afraid you must not credit me with a special love of that hymn, but it just suits to time the boiling of eggs. I sing five verses for soft-boiled eggs and seven for hard-boiled ones!" A remarkable coincidence is reported from Masterton. The Wairarapa Times published an account of the burning of the ship Knightbridge in mid-ocean in 1869. Next day the chief officer of the vessel called at the office and made himself known, he having been a resident of Masterton for some years. He had been ifiuch interested in reading the description of the disaster in which he was concerned forty years ago. The Orchestral Society resumed its practices last night and made a start on the music for the next conoert. The programme will probably include Schubert's famous "Unfinished Symphony," Suppe's "Pique Dame" overture, an intermezzo by Doppler, Louis Ganne's Mazurka Russe, "La Czarine," and last, but not least, a good selection from "The Orchid" opera. Other items will bo fixed later.

The good work that is being done by the Children's Homo in Ferguson Street is generally recognised; and there is but little doubt that the concert being organised on its behalf will be liberally supported. The programme will be contributed entirely by children and should provide an enjoyahje evening's entertainment. The concert will be held in All Saints' Schoolroom to-morrow evening, at 8 o'clock.

The ordinary meeting of Court Manawatu, A.0.F., was held in the Foresters' Hall last evening, Bro. Wood, C.R., occupying the chair. The business including nomination, of officers, there was a very good attendance of members. The following were nominated for the various officesC.R., Bros. A. Paltridge, jun., W. Rickard, t). Anderson; S.C.R., Bros. Beattie, Rolfe and Rogers; S.W., Bros. Rolfe, Rogers, A. Paltridge, sen., and Mollgaard; G.W., Bros. Peterson, Rogers, Mollgaard and G. Paltridge; 5.8., Bros. G. Paltridge, Gustaffson, Peterson, and Mollgaard; J. 8., Bros. Mollgaard, A. Prentice, E. J. Lewer, F. Rolfe and W. Rickard; secretary, Bro. Yortt; treasurer, Bro. Aitchison.

Writing to the Kairanga County Council at this morning's meeting, the Department of Roads asked if it would act- as the controlling body for the erection of the proposed bridge at Hokowhitu and be vested with its control and maintenance after erection. Discussing the request, members of the Council asserted that the site of the bridge was now being washed away, and the structure, if erected, would soon be left high and dry. Cr Bryant stated that the Fitzherbert settlers, being unable to get the Council to take the matter up, had asked the Minister to assume control. He combatted the statement that the site was going, and said that the damage was very slight indeed. On the motion of [ Crs Voss and O'Loughlin, the Council decided that it was not prepared to undertake any responsibility in the matter. On the suggestion of Cr Bryant, it was also decided to point out that the Council had already advocated the appointment of a commission to go into the whole question.

iou want mudguards for tile wet weather. Jf you ride at night, what about a good acetylene lamp? Weare specialists in supplying you with just what you want. Scott's.—Advt. su J e see splendid assortment of Winter Dress Materials : showing this week at C. Smith's, next Post Office.— Advt. If you want your furniture or goods removed anywhere in the colony witb. the greatest care and expedition, send to J. J Curtis ?nd Co., Ltd., Shipping, Custom-house• and Forwarding Agents. Customhouse Quay, Wellington. Only experienced packers employed. Reasonable charges.—Advt. The comfort of elderly people depends very largely on keeping the bowels m a healthy condition. After certain age, muscular weakness causes ciironic constipation, a complaint which invariably causes serious illness. No-medicine is so safe, pleasant or certain for old people's relief as Chamberlain's Tablets. Try them. They are just what you need. Forsale everywhere.—Advt.

Lionel Terry, accompanied by four -warders, was removed on Saturday from Lyttelton Gaol to Seacliff Mental Diseases Hospital. Mr W. T. Wood, M.H.R., wrote to the Kairanga County Council at this morning's meeting, stating that he was of the same mind as the Council in respect to the costly system of Government valuations now in vogue and that he would endeavour to have the same reduced. He did not favour the Council doing its own valuing, as he thought that should be done by a Government official. The bi-monthly meeting of the Wanganui Presbytery was being held in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Hall this afternoon. A' number of the members arrived from the North by tn© "Wanganui train this morning, and business was not commenced until luncheon had been partaken or. A special Home Mission meeting w. be held in St. Andrew's Church this evening, when addresses v/ill be given by those well qualified to speak on the subject. In the Auckland S.M. Court last week, Richard Edwin Partridge, a cabdriver, claimed £10 from Ernest Davis as damages for injuries received through a bite by the defendant's dog. The evidence showed that the plaintiff had gone to the defendant's residence with a cab, and whilst going round the house to inform Mr Davis ol bis arrival with the vehicle, the watch-dog bit him. The Magistratethought it was a matter which the solicitors should have settled out of Court. Judgment was given for the plaintiff for £5 lis 6d and costs. Special prices in Dress Tweeds this week at C. Smith's, the Cash Draper, next Post Office. Immense variety, from Is to 4s 6d yard.—Advt.