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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 8544, 26 March 1908, Page 4

On page 2: Cable news, telegrams, sporting. On page 3: Large amount of general reading. On page 6: Supreme Court and cricket news.' On page Telegrams.

A sharp shock of earthquake was experienced at Napier at 12.40 this morning.

Owing to the wet weather and counterattractions last evening, the open-air concert in connection with the Boys' Brigade was postponed.

The Education Department, has authorised the acceptance of a tender for the orection of a school and outbuildings at Tokorangi, near Halcombe.

At the military carnival at Napier yesterday the Palmerston Rifles" teams were first and third in the route-march-ing competition, second in tho tent competition,, and third in bayonet , fighting.

The director of the Palmerston Technical School is endeavouring to form an orchestra for the purpose of encouraging the musical element in the school. This should commend itself to tho younger members of the community, and "no doubt will be amply supported.

Another larjje audience greeted the Herbert Flemming Company .at the Opora House last night, when they presented the drama, "The_.Red Lamp." The acting throughout was excellent, the principals, Miss Beatrice Day and Messrs Flemming and Homewood,- being frequently applauded. The company left for Wangamii to-day, and the' public will look forward to their next visit to this town with pleasure.

The annual report and balance-sheet of the Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corporation, Ltd., is now hand, and show a largo increase in the volume of business transacted during the past year. The income for the year ending 1907 was £1,480,715 as against £1.178,385<for the year 1906, being an increase of" £302,330. The reserves aro now £1,651,412 as against £1,353.397 in 1906, or an increase of £298,015. The total assets of the company are now £2,343,727, agaitist £2,072,671 in 1906, an increase of ££71,056.

The annual meeting of the Baptist Church was held last night, the following officers being elected for the ensuing year:-—Secretary, Mr Emmett; treasurer, Mr A. E. Whitehead ; organist, Mr Sutton; choirmaster, Mr J. P. Moore: reporter to papers, -Miss -Ivy Haycock. The annual balance-sheet and report was read and adopted. ; During an opportune break in the business meeting, supper was handed round by the ladiej of the church, after which the Rev. F. Macdonald, on. behalf of the members of the church and C.E. Society, presented Mr R. Cuthbertson with a tea service on the occasion of. his recent marriage. Mr Cuthbertson replied thanking the members for their good wishes. '

Every lady contemplating the purchase of a New" Jacket, or Paletot for the coming winter season would do well to inspect the stock of these goods now showing: at the Bon Marche. The style, fit, and finish of every garment is exquisite, and the prices most reasonable — C M. Ross and Co.—Advt •"Diabolo."—Thia new and fascinating game is just opened up at Wm. Park's Prices Is 6d to 12s.—-Advt. ~ New Puiting-L,.jii3t arrived. Sao suits hand-made, £4 15a to £5 10s, at Usmar'e the leading tailor. Main Street Wwt — Advt. r -

Notification has been received- that the Arbitration Court will sit in Palmcr3ton on Thursday, April 2nd.:; Owing to the operation ot the Gaining Act, tha. telegraph office ac Ittccartoii raiiocours* was run at a los* at tho midsummer meeting. In consequence of this the offiJO will probably be <%contir,ue-i in the future, ''he closing will necessitate thA use of carrier pigeons by tho Press Association - and QJlrl.ltcnllr.3il pppers. '"•.'. At last night's meeting of the St. Patrick's Sports Association, the dispute in connection with the mile walk at~the recent sports was decided, the first prize in this event being allotted to v D. Wilson, of Taihape. It was decided to disqualify C. Smithfield, who had won this race under an assumed name.

An amusing incident occurred during the hearing of a claim for compensation at the Arbitration Cout at Wellington. Upon leaving the witness box, a wellknown medical practitioner inadvertently picked up the Bible," which is used for swearing witnesses, and put it in his pocket along with his notebook. The error was not discovered until the next witness was called. Amidst laughter, the Court orderly was despatched post haste after tho absent-minded doctor, who had, however, by this time disappeared from view. Another Bible was quickly forthcoming.

Considerable alarm was occasioned in Timaru one night last week by the firing three times in rapid succession of a revolver. The shooting took place in the heart of the town shortly after six o'clock, when a good many people were about! One of the bullets pierced the upper pano of a window in the National Mortgage and Agency Company's offices, and crossed the-main office within a, short distance of one of the company's employees, embedding itself in the brick «all directly opposite. Small fragments cf glass from the window were, found in the hole pierced in the wall opposite.... Apparently the weapon discharged ; a 22-bore revolver. What metive would prompt anyouo to discharge a firearm at such "a time and in.such a place is beyond comprehension, but the police investigation will probably throw some further light on the matter. At a meeting of the Feilding Chamber of- Commerce last evening, Mr E. Goodbehere presiding, a telegram was received from Mr Lethbridge, M.P.; stating, in connection with a report that Feilding was not to be a stopping place in the Main Trunk Line service, that the time-table had nut been drawn up, but was in course of preparation. It was decided that a committee comprising Messrs Atkinson, Goodbehere, and Cobbe should arrange for a deputation to proceed to Wellington, together with representatives of the Borough Council, Manawatu, Oroua, Kiwitea, and Pohangina County Councils, A. and P. Association and Farmers' Union, to urge that Feilding should be a stopping place on the route. The deputation will be provided with statistics, etc., in support of their desire. It was also decided to solicit the support of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce.

The Ladies' Orange Lodge held a baJl in the Municipal Hall last evening, the aitendance being very satisfactory. No effort had been spared by the committee to make the fixture a success, and those who were present spent a most enjoyable evening. Dancing commenced shortly after 8 p.m. The floor was in excellent condition, and the music, which was eon~tributed by Mrs Walls (piano) and Mr Kitchen (violin), gave complete eatisfaction. Extras wore played by Messrs Hughes, Langford and Gledhill. Bros. Christie and Short acted as M.'sC. Thenames of the committee responsible for the arrangements arc as follow: —Ladies' committee, Me*dames Raebuni, Christie, Preston, Currie, and Miss Woodroffe (secretary); men's ."committee, Bros. Brougham, Campbell, Short, Christie, Ritchie. Preston, and Sharman (secretary of Lodge No. 18). The lad; members of the Order kindly assisted to provide the supper. . ,

A meeting was held at Woodville on Monday to consider the proposed construction of a track to the summit of Mount Whariti. The opinion was expressed that it would be a splendid thing to have a track to the summit of Mount Whariti, as it would be an attraction to tourists and a benefit to the whole district. Mr Bolton thought that probably there was a reserve along the top of the range, as there was along the Pukctois—it was usual to make a three-chain reserve along the top of a range —but he did not know what it would be like for making a road. The idea of-private property to deal with seemed to be unexpected by some of those present, and others thought there was a road running from the Woodyille-Pohangina road towards the summit on the Pohangina side. A general conversation ensued, and it was felt that there was no use circulating subscription lists till there was more definite information as to what would have to be done. Finally, it was determined 10 appoint Messrs -Noedl and Lehndorf to ascertain whether there is a reserve along the ridge, arid also to visit the locality, and if a . track could be macfe along such a reserve if it does exist; whether there is a road leading to the summit on- the Pohangina side; and whether it would be better to use one of these or to make a track along the lino used by Mr Bolton during a visit with—Ms family; and, if the last was most advisable, 'to ascertain on what terms the owners would agreeto allovy the track to be made; and toreport in a month's time.

Commenting upon the recent public meeting held at Levin in connection with the Dairy School site and the State Farm, Mr B. R. Gardner yesterday told a " Standard" representative that the meeting sought to have 'the future of the farm denned. If ifc was going to be made an up-to-date experimental farm, settlers resident at Levin considered dip n.atter should be taken in hand at once. It was,. they aaid, no good going on in the present style- Ever since the farm had be&n- there i? had been o£ little good to" anyone, and was a yearly los» to the taxpayers; If it was ever going to be any good it was now"high time to get something out of it. Alluding to the statements made by the Hon. R. McNab in connection witrT the State Farm and also telegrams published upon 1 the same subject, Mr Gardner said a point to be considered was the right of any Minister to say he" weuld remove a State Farm at the dictation of any community, even Levin It was the -opinion in Levin that. Mr McNab had riot by any means risen to the occasion in this instance. The resolutions carried at the public meeting, said Mr Gardner, had been forwarded fro the Minister, and the hope expressed that, they would be considered reasonable and an early reply sent. Mr Gardner said the whole matter of the State Farm had not been considered by Levin from their own point of view, but as affecting tho whole of the Dominion. There was. he added, a strong feolinpr existent that Government wag endeavouring to get rid of Mr Field as the' member for Otaki in favour qL Dr. Chappie. Replying to a query, Mr Gardner stated that unless some better - use was made of tho farm than at present by the Department, settlers would prefer to see it cut up for closer,settlement. It would hold fifty mere setUers if cut up, and they would make a very considerable difference to the prosperity of the town

"Star lamps 2s 6d each. Table lamps, with iron stands, 2s lid each at "Barry's" , Cheapside, the premier place for all lampware.—Advt. i Send the document.? ot your importations to Messrs J. J. Curtis and Co., Ltd., Custom-house, Shipping and Forwarding Agents, Customhouse Quay, , Wellington, who will quickly-'clear, paas, i and forward the goods to you. Moderate ! charges.—Advt I Arc you leaving the district and wish your goods disposed of? Wβ can secure _you the best possible results, and we guarantee capable selling and prompt account sales. — The Manawat»- Auction* i eering Company, Cuba Stict* -Advt.

The coming financial year is likely to see a redaction in ihe price- of gaa to five shillings all round in Dunedin. The butchers of Palmerston North have, by agreement, decided to sell for cash onlv from and after May Ist next. No credit whatever will be given. A quarter-acre section in Childers road, epposito the Gisborne Hotel, was sold privately last, week (reports the Poverty Bay Herald) for £3500. Four years ago if "was knocked down at auction for £810.

for some time there has been* uneasiness at Nelson regarding the efficiency of the City Fire Brigade and its plant, and the City Council has rc3olved to hold an enquiry into the whole question of- fire preventicn in Nelson. " A commencement has been made with the work of laying down cinder tracks for cyclists in the principal streets. The borough workmen are at present engaged in Broad Street, at the Square end. It ■has been decided that the experiment will be tried first in Broad and Fitzherbcrt Streets, and if it is a success there presumably other thoroughfares will •be provided with cycle paths. The hearing of the bakers' dispute, so far as Wellington is concerned, concluded en Tuesday. Further evidence will taken at Wanganui on Maich 31st; Palmerston North. April 2nd; Napier. Aoril 6th; and Mastertrn April 9th. The parties have agreed that " bermaline" and milk bread do not come within the definition of bread unless they are made with fermentation At the Oamaru swimming , sports on -Friday an individual essayed to perform what is termed the "Monte Christo act." being tied in a weighted bag, and thrown in the water. The secret of the success of the performance consists in a" trick in the tying of the bag. the performer, under the water, being able to release himself and make a graceful upon the surface. Uiifor#," na t.ely the month of the bag 'uaed/on Friday was tied not wisely but p=,G!=ifoo: well, and as the performer failed *-'- 'to re-appear in due time a couple of divers went down to investigate. They rescued the unfortunate individual still securely bagged, much to the relief of everybody present, and especially the •central figure in what might easily have proved a regrettable tragedy. The Benevolent Trustees have many regular customers. It transpired at *\ clJington that ona person who \>a. boforc <he Board had cropped tip v. ith regularity for fourteen years Ihis applicant sought no pacific measures. She was mostly fiffht. and it angered her very much indeed when the Trustees decided, as theie were only four members of her fainilv. they would no longer give her five rations. It was stilted that the application for blankets again preierred yesterday was frequently repeated, and the loss" or disposal of these blamtets gave rise to a suggestion that they should all be branded in future. The application for another outfit was granted, but *he woman left in high dungeon. A •woman who can bang a door as hard as that." said Mr Robertson, should be able io work."

The sum of £50 was quickly earned in Tiinaru on Saturday last as the outcome of a practical joke. Mr G. H. Rhodes, who is selling out prior to leaviijf for England, had his household lurnirure removed to a local auction room, there to bp sold, and in jocular conversation with one of his old friends, Mr Thomas Teschemaker, ho challenged the latter to undertake the cfiico of auctioneer's bov and display the various articles during the progress of the sale. Mr Teschomaker accepted the challenge, and having discharged the duties adiriirablv. the' auctioneer, acting under instructions from Mr Rhodt-3. handed Mr Teschcmaker a, cheque for £50. The South Canterbury runholdi-r n ounted the rostrum at ihc close of the sale, and after letting those present into the secret, ai nounccd his intention of demoting these, his first earnings as an auctioneer s assistr.nt, 1o sonic deserving charity.

In the Supreme Court yesterday .after noon further evidence wa< taken m Uic action of some of the shareholders against iho Levin Co-operative Dairy To. AHHam Reed, on- of the plaintiffs, crossexamined by Mr Morisor.. stated thaf fortv to fifty shareholders γ-ve finding the'funds for the action. John Wood, .-shareholder in the company, in iri.in' evidence, stated that he had been present at the meeting in question, "» d ' en /^ cl three proxies leprescntiiw 5U shares. These had been refused. V ben the ballot wa* taken with regard to the a.l journment of the meeting « wmbor c« ,he shareholders had left. l<:ed St-tte . shareholder in the co'nppijy, 3a:d mat he was also present and held two These he had not tendered, us he hau heard the chairman rub that he would rot accept them Having heard lot;*. riguraent, his Honor resoivcu Ins deei siou. "' J "' a ? i

At a me- i: "~ held last night a sports filchlirman ol til. School Board o Director.), president; and the members of tho H Eh School Board and Technical Commit*!, a. f0i1™,... -* 3 W H. I R. Elsex. The secretary is Mr R. Fowler and tho treasurer Mr * . w. Op e Members present *e« ed a general committee, with Mr Butlei chairman. The subscription was fixed a? & for the season for members over 16 vcars of age, and 2s 6d for_thooO under 16, black and white to be the colours of the club. A consisting of Messrs- J. Sutler, ". TJavev and Driffil, wove appointed to J 1 Butler and W. Davey were appointed delegates to the Association.

prospecting work. In his evidence.*: l I'-iekell ctated that ha and Dr. Tα. on had engaged plaintiff to th- . Maharahara and Pobangina Bide oi the Ruahincs for throe months. Hall uaJ not followed general inductions wit a retrard to what ho was wanted to ao. Ann that was whv they objected to paying him. Dr. Tatton gave corroborative evidence, as did aUo-G. J. Goldfinch and Jas. Leighton, who had each inspected the places whore IT all was supposed to have prospected. The plaintiff gave evidence as to the work he had done, and as to iher experience he had had in mininc He also detailed the work done by" him at some of the reefs discovered. Tie considered his specimens showed ore to exist but; ho could not speak as to its .ultimate value. C. O. Thompson, miner, (■ave evidence as to the claa- of country, worked by Hall, and also, as fc> the-value •of the outcrop, which he thought worth fu-ther attention. Judgment was given fo- the amount claimed, less four days • va-es when Hall did not work, with •cest ; £7 Is. Notice of appeal was given Sd security fixed at £10 10s. The nervous strain of household •care wears out even the strongest Tomen Take Steams' Wine, the eerless tonic, which builds up the ■EX and makes the weak strong. •Pleasant to the taste.—Advt. Pa<ret and Barron (late Tombs and ■lb Very handsome vases at cost price. Tt will pay yon to inspect - our stock, a, we aL selling renarkib'y cheap.Advt. Diaries, leather gooes for presentations, newest books, Bibles, prayer and hvmns, prize and presentation books, ■Kie, picket, and croquet material, fsnev Roods, basketware, strong loyl Itc Wm. Park's Warehouae.Aivt.. . "■." .r"~ ' '.'

" All clays are- ' Labour Day' on a farm! " a witness stated at the Canterbury Conciliation B*>ard sitting at Darfield. " Farm wol .c is one continual picnic ? " asked Mr Kennedy, the Union representative. " Yes, , ' replied the witness, "if you like to call it so." " Labour Day," said another witness; "wo know nothing about it in the country." Still another witness, when asked if ho would like to have a holiday on Labour Day, replied: "It wouldn't be any good to me; there are no race 3on that dav."

Matters arc approaching a climax in the case of the Johnsonville Rifles. _ The men jire so dissatisfied with the action of the Defence Department in connection with the recent Court of Enquiry, and the charge of breach of discipline against four of their number, that forty resignations have been handed in to Captain F. T. Moore. Other resignations from .members of the company residing in the outlying district are to be tendered today." The full strength of the Rifles is about fifty, so when the resignations are counted up, it will be difficult to find enough men to justify the existence of the company.

Writing to the Farmers' Union Advocate, a New Zoalandcr at present in India states. that when he was on the borders of Beluchistan he saw many cows wandering about. There being no grass, the animals made their meals from paper (including newspaper), which they picked up in the gutters. Our friend (the Advocate continues) does not give the milk supply or the butter-test, but he vefuches for the accuracy of his statement. The newspapers must bo well edited in India; We are afraid that some of the Socialist articles which appear from time to time in the New Zealand Press would be more than even an Indian cow could swallow.

Recent bookings through Messrs Mcllsop. Elioft and Co., agents for tho Shaw, Savill and Albion Co., are: — Messrs K. Wilson, T. Griggs and H. Hansen, Mr, Mrs and Miss Rimmer, and three children, who leave Wellington bv the Arawa. The departure of this boat has been postponed until 3 p.m. to-morrow afternoon. Mesdames Dickson, of Fcikling, and Anderson, of Kimbolton. and Baylis and Short, of this town, have booked for the Mamari, leaving Wellington on 23rd April. As agents for the Orient Royal Mail Line, Messrs Mellsop, Eliott and Co. inform us that Mr and Mrs Fred Bryant and family and Mrs Blackly have booked passages to London by tho Oruba. leaving Sydney on May 2nd, and Mr and Mrs W. AVilsher, of Kelvin Grove, have booked for the Omrah, leaving Sydney April 14th.