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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 9333, 6 October 1910, Page 4

On page 2: Oroua County Council, commercial, loss of H.M.S. Bedford, a bush tragedy, mining news. On page 3: Parliament, telegraphic, cables. On page 6: Entertainments, shooting, boxing, Boy Scouts' Committee, Raumai notes. On page 7: " Sporting, "Our Babies."

Mr Arthur Banks, of Palmcrston North, was the winner of the suite of furniture at the Wanganui Garrison Band's bazaar.

The knights of the willow are mailing preparations ifor the commencement of tho cricket season. Several enthusiasts rolled up for practice yesterday afternoon, but owing >to the state of the grounds play was impossible.

As there are several long distance runners at present, residing in Palmcrston it would be worth while if the Amateur Athletic Club considered the advisability of having a Marathon race this season. Most towns of importance boaet of a Marathon race, and Palmerston should certainly follow their example.

It seems as if the day is not far distant when the- sound of tuneless organs and discordant music will be unheard of in the streets of the larger cities of Australia. According to Melbourne files there is every probability of the Commonwealth making provision for destitute persons who solicit alms from the publio for an existence. This proposition is the outcome of representations made to Mr Fisher, tho Federal Premier, and he has promised his support. This item will bo of interest to thoee New Zcalanders who have visited tho cities of Australia.

Extra good value in boys' and girls' leather schoolbags; leather music cases; sets mathematical instruments 7s 6d to 63a; opera glaesee 20e to 60s. Park's Warehouse.—Advt. ■

The formation of a polo club ajb Dannevirke Jβ under consideration. The Wimniera took away 58 draught horses to Sydmey on Monday. The ordinary monthly meeting of the Hospital Board will be held next Thurs- : day..: _■•. '' - ■"•"' '' _ .■■'.. •. : There wae a clean- sheet at the Magistrate's Court this morning, no business of any description being sent down for transaction. ■; ' ■'•■..■ A few days ago a very large mobol cattle passed through the Manawatu , Gorge from the Hawke'e Bay en route for the- Palmerston North district. " This loan business is not what it is cracked up to be," remarked the chairman of the Cook County Council, referring to the Government advances system. A Rotterdam blacksmith was eo overcome with -joy on hearing that he had won £8000 in a lottery that in his excitement he lit his pipe with the ticket, and ie now unable to prove his claim. Says, a West Coast paper:—Plural births among cattle are rare. A cow of Mrs Ritchie's, Dillmans, has lately given, birth to twins, both being heifers. They are of. normal size and strong and frieky. New Zealand is evidently not the only country that produces weighty bullocks. At Omos, a station in New South Wales, a bullock placed on the scales turned 17091b, about 7001b above the average ■weight. • The mission services at All Saints' and St. Peter's Churches are largely attended, especially at night, and the results are particularly gratifying to the rev. gentlemen who are engaged in the I work. The services will be continued i daily until Monday next.

A debate took place laeb night at Woodvillo between the representatives of the Dannevirke and Woodville Debating Societies on the question, "Is Protection Desirable for New Zealand?" The judge Rev. D. Hird, of Palmerston) awarded the rerdict to DanneVirke by three points.

The counterfeiter is evidently at work again, for at Wanganui several imitation florins and half-crowns have been passed by unsuspecting tradespeople. The coins, which are said to be excellent imitations of the genuine article, are of a. bronze silTer colour. Palmerston tradespeople will no doubt exercise care that none of these imitations are accepted by them.

Some excitement was caused in _the Square this morning by a horse attached to a trap bolting from near the Post Office in the direction of the Bank of Australasia. The horee took the-corner, too sharply, with the result that the trap capsized . and was dragged some distance on its side before the an.imal was brought to a standstill. The trap wae badly damaged, but the horse escaped unhurt.

Taking advantage of an opportune moment during tho performance by the Wanganui Garrison Band at tho Opera House last night Mr M. Cohen, President of th» North Isjand Braee Band Association, pointed out that the band on an occasion s-uch ae this was not merely representing Waganui, but the whole of the Dominion. He referred to previous successes of New Zealandera in Australia, and expressed the conviction that the present combination would go nearer to getting to the top of the tree than any of their predecessors.'

The YVanganui Garrison Baind, on their arrival yesterday, were welcomed to Palmerstoh by the Mayor,' who also wished them the greatest success at the Ballarat contest. Ho pointed out that the progress of the. band would bo followed with keen interest- by the whole of the Dominion. Mr Muir, manager of the band, and Mr Wado, conductor, acknowledged the Mayor's remarks in suitable terms. Subsequently the visitors weretaken to visit the esplanade at the suggestion of tho Mayor. The party to visit Australia will total about. 48 members, including several ladies, and Mr Dustin,. eenr., a trustee of the band.

Scotch wit: •Dγ. Chappie's.political opponent in the election fight for the Stirling: constituency was Mr R. S. Home, a distinguished member of the Edinburgh. Bar. and a well-known resident of theconstituency which he aspired to represent in the Plouse of Commons. Duringthe election campaign; Mr Home, at one of his meetings, got in what he thought was rather a neat one on the New Zea.lander. "Gontlemen," he observed — ladies wore rarely seen at political, meetings—"Gentlemen, I advise you to stick to the Home stock, and to have nothingto do -with Now Zealand mutton." (Laugh-* ter.) Like a flash camo the retort fronr a Scotch wit at the back of the hall: "We can dae fine wi , the mutton, sir; it's the horns wo dinna want." The laugh was the other way then.

Some discussion took place at the Oroua County Council meeting yesterday regarding the wearing , of the deckinjj of tho Aorangi bridge. The Engineer reported that the bridge would soon require re-decking,' and the Chairman and members expressed astonishment that it was so soon necessary to provide new decking, as it was only a few years agethe present decking was put on. It wafr stated that heavy - nietal carts being driven over the bridge were doing considerable damage by dropping metal, which wae ground into the timber and helped to break it up. Suggestions weremade that the decking should be asphalted, or that blocks should be laid. The Council, however, decided to have a thorough examination made before do-. ing anything. "

A correspondent of the Wairarapa Daily Times complains of the state of carriages forming part of the AucklandWellington express train. . The writer says:—"When the train leaves Wellington and Auckland, the carriages are clean, and sanitary—perfectly so. In a great many instances persons leaving Wellington, for the long twenty-hour journey, bring provisions or refreshments witbv them —cakes, sandwiches, and oranges, bananas, apples, and other fruit. There is no objection to this, but there is, or should be, a decided objection to the debris being thrown on' the floor or under the seats. Truth compels me to say that the travellers from the Wellington end are much greater sinners in this respect than tho6e from the Auckland end. As the night advances, and the carriage windows are closed, the atmosphere resembles that of a Chinese fruiterer's shop after being closed all - night, but is more oppressive on account o£ the breath of the occupants. I can assure you it is not a pleasant nor a healthy atmosphere to inhale, and the. prejudicial effect is intensified by the smell of the orange and banana, skins and other debris on the floor and under the seats. Ladies who are unable to afford the luxury of a sleeping birth, complain of the condition of the atmosphere owing in a great measure to the causes stated. I think passengers should be officially notified that fruit skins, etc., must not be deposited under the carriage seats or on the floors. The custom is becoming so prevalent that by those who travel all night it is regarded as a most offensive nuisance, and positively prejudicial to health and comfort."

The Furnishing Department of the Bon Marche are now showing a beautiful assortment of home decorations in linen taffetas, shadow tissues, and chintz cretonnes in. newest French and English designs, particularly adapted for hangings and loose covers for furniture. Also casement cloths, which can be made up in a. variety of designs to suit the requirements of customers. Some of these are now on view in the centre window fronting the Square. —Advt.

Best boots on gardening; newest fiction, "Gipsy Witch"; fortune-telling; playing cards; bagatelle and ping-pong balls; "Swan" and other best maket fountain pens; autograph albums, eto. Parks Warehouse. —Advt. . Tmportens are mviiea w> eehd their shipping documents to J. J Curtis and Co., Shipping, Forwarding and Customhouse Agents, Customhouse Qviy, Wellington. This firm will do your Custom* work correctly 311 * forward v -ndt promptly-—Advt.

'The Oroua County Council has decided to purchase a steam . road roller and grubber for the making and repairing of roade. ,

The weather in Otago and Southland is quite wintry, and threatening to enow. Tho thermometer reading is the lowest for years. ■:• r.,- . ■

Rev. D. C. Bates wires to-day:—West-erly winde, strong to gale; expect showery and changeable weather, and probably a very cold night; glass rise.

The wanton destruction of sea gulls by young fellows who go out to the Opihi with guns should be put a stop to (says the Timaru Herald). Dead sea guile are to be seen in all directions.

The beet lanib' tally so far recorded in this district comes from Mr Jounneaux, To Matai, Stpney Creek, who has docked 226 lambs from 140 Romney ewes wlVra'were mated with Southdown rams.

At Feilding yesterday the poll for the proposed loan, of £7500 for the erection of a Town Hall was loet by 298 votes to 168. Tie weather was very rough, and only about half the ratepayers recorded their votes.

The Arbitration Court sat to-day at Auckland and announced settlement of disputes agreed, upon in the engineers, builders' labourers, hotel and restaurant employees, hairdressers, lithographers and chemical manure workers.

The Palmerston Town Band will give a benefit concert in aid of the Salvation Army self-denial funds. This will be held in the Empire Hall on Thursday, October 20th. It is desired that the many friends of the Salvation Army will endeavour to make this a brilliant success, as the offer on tho part of tho Town Band is very much "appreciated by the local corps. ' .

The match for the Wednesday members of the Palmerston North Gun Club was fired yesterday at the old racecourse. The weather was totally adverse to good shooting. There was a good attendance of members. Despite the gale blowing , there was some very fair shooting, the three best scores being put up by R. Finlayson. 18. G. H. Bycroft, 16, J. Bell, jun., 14. The . final match of the first competition will be fired next Saturday and Wednesday.

" The Rongotea. Town Board held their ordinary meeting an Tuesday evening. This being the first meeting of the new Board, all members were present. Mr W. J. Honore was elected chairman and Mr Alan McKenzic appointed treasurer. Messrs Ransom and McKenzie were appointed to act as Works Committee for the ensuing month.- It was decided to invite tenders for the right to cut grass in the Square enclosures. The Clerk was instructed to enforce the by-laws respecting licenses for billiard saloons.

An exceptionally severe thunderstorm passed over Palmerston and the district between half-past nine and ten o'clock last night. The lightning was particularly vivid, and exerted a most disquieting effect at the local telephone exchange.- During the progress of the storm fully. 300 shutters on the board were affected by the flashes, the shutters all rising simultaneously, quite disconcerting the operators, who were unable 'to ascertain except by enquiry if subscribers were ringing up. The flashes also were so frequent that before the whole of the shutters could be lowered after one flash they were again raised by another. No damago was done.

Writing to a Wanganui resident Mr John Stevens,, of Bulls, says tohungaism is being practised at Parewanui by a native woman, who advises all who visit her —the halt, the lame, the blind, and the sick —to have implicit faith in the efficacy of the Holy Spirit, as contained in the four Gospels. The natives have unbounded confidence in her, and assert .that she can cure the blind, and any and every ailment. The European residents in the district are quite concerned about the preaching of this Maori woman and the superstitious belief of the natives in her powers, as also that pauperising influences which may be expected to result from the large quantities of food being consumed by theParejvanui natives. The Maori is nothing if not hispitable, but unfortunately his generosity exceeds the bounds of legitimate entertainment, and these social customs are a serious hindrance to the formation of regular and industrious habits.