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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 9766, 3 April 1914, Page 4

A cable state* that J. C. Williamson. Ltd.. are erecting a nsw theatre in Sydney, a* a cost of £IOO,OOO. The jury Hit a* revised mm pastel at the Oburt this morning by Messrs \V. V. Durward and W. Park. J P's. Tliere wa» no appearance of any objectors. The Palmerston Band play a programme of selections in the rotunda in the Square. commencing at 8 o'clock, this (Friday) evening. The meeting arranged by the Progressive League in connection with the pas works loan will-be held at th" Empire Hall on Monday evening. All interested are invited to be present. When thanking Mr Hiley yesterday for the splendid manner in which he had met the deputations. Mr K. J. Nathan made special reference to the frank replies Mr ililey had given, even to the extent of baying that the tariff would not probably b:> reduced. Mr Hiley said that, it was his policy always to lx» frank in his replies. A mooting of the committee appointed at the recent meeting of objectors to the River Board classifications was held last evening, Major Dunk presiding. There wore also present Messrs H. Coles, H. C. Mellsop. W. Milverton. F. J. Tasker and R. Edwards. It was reported that about 900 signatures had been attached to the petition expressing disapproval of the classifications and in favour of the abolition of the Board. Attention was also drawn by a member to a rej ort in tho Dominion I newspaper which he considered gave the impression that the River Board was going to out-manocuvrc thv objectors. If that was the case it was all the more necessary ho said, for tho objectors to co-operate in their fight and show an active interest in tho objections. Probate i:i the following estate* was granted by Sir Robert Stout, Chief Justice, on April 2:—The lat- Peter Thomson, of Feilding. to Margaret Jane Thomson (widow). W. 11. Rutberfurd (farmer. Te Awa Awa), and W. G. Haybittle (accountant, Feilding), on the motion of MrOng lev; the late Emily Jane Shannon. of J Feilding, to (;. V. Shannon, of Feilding, on the motion of Mr Buddie. Wellington; the late Arthur Dormer, of the same place. on tho motion of Mr L. L. Ditchings, for Fuilerton-Smith. Miles and Cook; the late Robert Bradley, of Horowhcnua Village Settlement, to P. 11. Harper, on the motion of Mr .1. L. ('. Morton, leave being granted to Francis Do I«a«.h. Roman Catholic priest and the other executors in the estate, to t»pply for probate. Slippers now in full display at the P.on Marcho. Daintv creations, finest qualities, lowest prices. Ladies' s>atin quilled flippers from E* 6d. Satin ?!ipi»ers 4s lid. Ladies' camel hair 4s 6d. Felt :-lini>cr* from Is pair. Gents.' camel hair from 4s lid. Gents.' levant ponl slippers from 6s Ud. All the latest novelties; full assortments; all «i/.i«=. A real feast of value.—C. M. Ro« and Co.— Advt. The Bunting Studios are always busy at Easter time photographing wedding groups. Make your appointment early. All charges moderate.-Advt. Easter Cards.—Just received per parcels post from London, a nice selection of Tuck'e latest designs in Easter cards, including the post cards. Wm. Psrk. Stationer.—Advt. For Influenza take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. Never fails. Is 6d, 2s 6d Advt

I A pair of Chinese porcelain beakers fetched two hundred guineas at Christie's. —Cabled item. The Wellington City Council last night accepted a tender for the supply of three petrol electric motor buses, to net as feeders to the electric tram service. In future the Defence Department ha*e arranged to issue efficiency badges to all cadeta who are damified as efficient, qualify in musketry,, and receive the attendance and good conduct badges. Miss Mary Proctor is devoting half of the proceeds of her lecture* (says a Ixmdon, cable) to establishing a library to be attached tf> Nelson observatory, given to the city by Mr Cawthron. When inspecting the Main stroet crossing yesterday, with the Borough Council, Mr lliley was informed that the objectors to the fencing proposal were desirous of seeing one hip level crossing stretching from the Square to Terrace End. "Well, all 1 can say," replied Mr Hiley, "is tint it is rather illogical." A sunspot 50.000 miles in diameter has been discovered at the naval observatory in Washington (says a cable). It has also been seen by New Zealand observers. A Wanganui wire says that the aunspot waa observed on 15th March by Mr Ward, director of the Wanganui observatory. Ho gave the approximate dimensions) aa 30.00 C by 15.000 miles, and he predict* another period of aunspot activity. During the course of the interview upon railway matters with the General Manager, Mr Hiley, yesterday, speakers stated that they did not desire to reflect on the station staff, who, they recognised, had done their best, often under trying conditions. When replying, Mr Hiley said that he was very glad to hear this note in the speakers' remarks. Tho railway servants often worked under very trying difficulties. A forecast of the years railway revenue was given by Mr E. H. Hiley, General Manager of New Zealand Railways, when replying to Mr Nathan yesterday on U»e tariff question. He referred to the recent industrial upheaval, which had caused a loss to the Department, and went on to slate that the Department's next revenue would be a disappointment when compared with last year's, and he threw out a warning that in endeavouring to remove some of the anomalies the existing tariff might go up. not down. An agitation has been proceeding for a long time at Wellington for the reduction or remission of rates payable, to the City Council on the sports grounds, and the sports bodies have organised several deputations to the Council on the subject Last night the Council considered a recommendation from tho Finance Committee on the subject, and finally decided to remis the general rate on certain sports grounds on conditions to be mutually agreed upon between the parties concerned and the Council. The annual report of the Levin Acclimatisation Society shows that four hundred yearlings and 3300 brown trout fry (approximately) were received from the hatcheries during the season, and were liberated in suitable localities throughout the district. Some 1500 fry wore placed in concrete tanks at the Boys' Training Farm. These will be liberated in June as yearlings. Sixteen pheasants were received during; the season and liberated in suitable lots in different places in the district. Eleven mallard ducks wore received and liberated on Lake Horowhenua and at. Ohau. The membership of the branch has increased, and there are indications that the public are taking a greater interest in tho work of the society than has beer! the case for several years past. During the inspection of the railway yards yesterday, the Mayor took occasion to bring under Mr Hiley's notice a request that had l>een made previously to the Department that a temjtorary siding be made at Cook street, so that the Gas Company might unload their coal there instead of having to cart it.from the northern end of the yard=. The Mayor explained that i' would save half a mile nf carting for (he company and tii<» cuttijig up of the Itorough street* The siding would only he f<>r the time being, and when the Department wanted to commence work with the extended yards the company would shift from the siding. The c<»st. the Mayor al* • explained, would not fall on the Department.. Mr Hiley promised to give the matter consideration. By to-day's Auckland mail there arrived bark covert! veteran* who took part in tha Orakau cek4►ration* on Wednesday. Among them was Mr J. Capper, of Parsparaumu. who was in the First Waikato Regiment and C.T.C. at the storming of Orakau oft 31st March. Ist and 2nd April. 1864. A very int«ereM.nig experione** Air Captor had, just prior to the unveiling of^ the obelisk was to be photographed extending tho hand of friendship to one of OrakauV gallant defender*. Hekeira T<< Rangi. now 84 ymr% of age. wlio evidently must have been in his younger days a splendid type of the old Sla/'ri race. When approached by an interpreter to thus pose for hi* photograph. the old warrior appeared greatly pleased at the mitrgotion, and readily complied with it. Another veteran who returned to-day from Orakau was Mr Henry Walton, of Watkanae, who wears China and Crimea medals. Another who accompanied them was Mr Bell, of Nireaha. near Eketahuna. He. too, was present at the Orakau engagement. Amongst others who were present at the relebrationj* wciv Cbrponjl Graham and Private Ellis, of Palmerston. of the old 65th Regiment, and Captain Preeoa, of Palmerston.