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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLII, Issue 10110, 2 June 1917, Page 4

j Tho Mayoress acknowledges with thanks I tho sum ot £l, being monthly subscription 1 'per Mr Buchler) from the children of tie 1 West End School towards the parcel fund. Tho fortnightly meeting of the Orient j Lodge, 1.0.0.F.. A.C.. was held last evening, N.O. Pro. (>. Harris presiding. One j candidate was initiated into tho Order, and tho usual routine business was disposed of. i The Maii&watu Flax Workers' Union has decided by a large majority to amalgamate with the. Agricultural and Pastoral Workers' Union, The result of the voting will affect about 1000 industrial workers.

Members of the licensed Victuallers.' Association for tho West Coast from Wanganui to south of Palmerston hold a meeting at Feilding on Wednesday. Matters were discussed in connection with the six o'clock closing movement (says tho Wanganui Herald).

At the Police- Court this morning' a young ! man named George Barker made his appear - j anoo to answer a charge of the theft of an overcoat, valued at £l, from a Paimerston hotel. Accused pleaded guilty. DetectiveSergeant Quirke prosecuted, and said accused camo to town about three weeks ago, and since then had been knocking about drinking, and yesterday committed the .rlieft. The owner of the ooat found accused wearing* an d the latter owned up that he had stolen it. His Worship delivered a little homily on the evils of drink and the habit of men like accused wasting their money in this way. Accused appeared to be a fit man, and his Worship thought \je could do a lot more, good in camp than he? had boon doing fcnia last week or two. "I 'have given one or two men who have comes, up before mo on light offences the opportunity of going into camp, and they have sent back to say that they were very pleased that they were in camp. I am prepared, where a man has made a mistake through drink to give him tho opportunity of going to camp if he wishes, but I would not permit a criminal doing so." Accused said ho had registered, and would go into camp at once if given the chance. His Worship: Wery well, you will be ordered to come up for sentence when called upon.

In the men's w-ear section wo are nowdisplaying somo very special values in men's pyjama suite, selected for warmth and comfort for winter nights. The designs are neat and pleasing, while the values are .ypical of the C. M. Ross Co.'s—the best Prices range from 8s lid to 25s.—Advt. When washing with "No Rubbing LaunIry Help" all you have to do is boil your white clothes "and soak coloured clothes, •voollens. etc., rinso well, blue, and hong out; when dry they will be snow white. Local grocers.—Advt.

A telegram from OiriKtehurch last nwhfc stated that P. C. Webb, M.P.. had decided not to. appeal against His sentence. The Manawatu Land Drainage Board has accepted the tender of Mr Carpenter for the Foxton line drain at 4a 9d per chain. Hon. Wi-'D; S. MacDor.ald has telegraphed to the Canterbury Farmers' Union stating that the guaranteed price to farmers for best season's wheat "ill be &> lOd free en board.

Owing to the provincial conference of the FarmerH' Union having been held this week, the. Paluwriton branch meeting, to havo been held to-day, has been, postponed for a week.

A large number of sale robberies reported indicate the presence of an expert gang. One gang secured £2OOO worth of notes mi jewelierv from the Mont de Pjete Company by blowing up a «afo with gelignite (says a Melbourne cable).

The season 'for Sambur deer shooting opened/ yesterday. Licenses aro obtainable from the Postmasters at Palmerston North, Bulls, Foxton and Marton on payment of a fee of 20s. A license permits of the securing of not more than two stag 3 (of not less than 4 points) and one hind.

The well-known Marahau Estate, of 1000 acres at Maxwelltown (Wanganui), which has recentlv been subdivided into smaller was put up for auction on Thursday afternoon. Bids ranged up as high as £67 per acre, but none of the sections was sold, as tho prjtes offered did Uot reach tho reserves.

The Patriotic Shop has had an excellent week. A very plentiful supply of homemade cake and bread has been received from the country people. Produce has been coming in in such large quantities that tho ladies in charge find themselves at a disadvantage in weighing tho goods in bulk. The donation or loan of a small weighing machine would, therefore, be very acceptable, and would greatly facilitate business.

A serious charge, brought under tho War Regulations, wa* preferred against Ernest Albert Tanner in tho Wellington Magistrate's Court yesterday. Tanner was charged that he published a report to the effect that a riot had occurred in the Feathersion Camp, and that forty casualties had revolted; that suicides were frequent among the men in camp, which report was false and relative to the present war and likely to cause harm. The case was adjourned tor n week.

Lord FLsher made a twenty seconds spot-ch to an audience of three in the House of Lords en March 22nd. He rose from tho cross benches immediately after prayers, drew a paper from his pocket, and raid: "When our country ia in Rrcat jeopardy, as she now is, it is not the time to tarnish great reputations, to asperse the doad, and to di'wover our supposed weaknesses to the enemy; so I shall not discuss the Dardanelles reports. I shall await tEe end of the war, when all the truth can be made lecown." In another twenty seconds he had crushed tho paper into his pocket, turned, and left the Chamber. Only Lord Curzon, Lord Lansdownc, and Lord Loroburn were present.

The Cuba street Methodist choir gave, a concert at tho Showgrounds last evening to the members of the Ambulance Corpai The choir was in good voice, and tho concert was thoroughly enjoyed, items being contributed by Misses Jamieeon, Palmer, Hodder. Toppenden, Wallace and Ferguson, Mwsdanxt. Lumlev, Murdoch, Billen 3 and Pfcketh, Mr Wilby and the Rev. J. H. Haslam. Mr Grainger, the Y.M.C.A. representative in camp, returned thanks at the conclusion of the concert to the choir for the enjoyable evening provided, and the men showed their . appreciation by cheering heartily when tho choir left th-> 3 camp. : • "

The sertes'of united prayer meetings, organised by the local Ministers', Assoaatjoo, came to a conclusion in tho Congregational C'hurch last evening. On Thursday evening the Rev. F. W. Boys was the preacher, his subject being "The Holy Spirit and Obedience." The Rev. A. Doull -was the leader. Last cvenirg the address w ; as given on tho subject of "The Holy Spirit Revival," by the Rev. Forde Carlisle. Adjutant Bear was leader. A collection, which 'amounted -io about £4, was taken for the.Sick, and Wounded Fund. At the close of the gathering a vote of thanks was extended by the Ministers' Association "to Miss Rawlins, who officiated at'the organ throughout theweeL As illustrating the thoroughness with which the Y.M.C.A. endeavours to provido for the. mental as well as-the iinoral needs of our soldiers, Dr. Bedford told, in his lecture, at Christchurch, of having on a Saturday night paid hajf a guinea, to hear a lady sing in London. The. next evening he was in a Y.M.C.A. hat in London and had sat down to tea when he hoard the same lady singing, and she sans for about an hour and a half. "Coming from a Scots' community/' the lecturer went on amidst laughter, "I was struck with the fact that I had paid sixpence for my tea and had listened to the lady who, tho night before, I had paid 10s 5d to hear. And she sang for an hour and a half for sixpence, when the night before bang had gone ten and sixpence!!"

There w«ja an uncanny silence about tho Wellington City Council chamber at the first meeting of tho new council when one of the newly-elected city councillors arose to bring forward two elaborately-framed motions. The hour was late, so the movt-r contented himself with briefly explaining thei objects of his proposals. "Is there any seconder to the motion ?" asked the Mayor. Tho only reply was an echo. "Lapsed for want of a seconder; the next motion Councillor ," said bis Worship, blandly. The new councillor rose again, smiled faintly, and spoke just a few words in support of hi» next motion. "Is there anv seconder to the motion?" Again only w echo. "The motion lapses for want of a seconder." The new councillor Kit down amid deathly silence.

There is no class in community mow patriotic or loyal than tho commercial travellers of New Zealand, and tbev have rendered valuable assistance, in raising funds for patriotic purposes. In pursuance of this policy the local commercail traveller: are vigorously organising for an appeal to residents of. this district for funds in aid of patriotic purposes. Incidentally it may be mentioned that there are 57 commercial travellers resident in Palnierston North; which may be taken as an evidence of tho importance, of this town as a distributing centre, a fact which ia recognised by a large, number of commercial houses. The appeal which is to be made to tho public will bo possessed of many novel ideas. These will he. made public when tho organisation is complete. With a view to furthering tho movement, tho travellers will hold another meeting to-night in order to advance tho organisation a etage. Tho money-raising campaign will be extended over a week, and on the "big day" Palmereton will be invaded by commercials from Wanganui and Napier, and it is expected that upwards oi one hundred travellers will be in town or, that day. A fact in this connection worthy of mention is that the visiting travellers mirposo paying their own expenses to and from the town, so that all the money raised will go to the purpose for which the fete is being arranged. The commercial travellers recently organised an appeal for funds in Napier, and succeeded in raising £l2oo— are determined to exceed that figure in Palnwrston. and it js to be hoped thenobjective will bo attained.

Men's heavy winter weight, woven underwear, need cost but little if bought at C-ollinson and Cunuinghame's. Undershirts and underpants aro but <*s 6d a time. ' Shetland colour, and real heavy weight. Petone weave, in salmon ptnk, at 10s 6d for singlets and 10s 9d for underpants, aro also good values. High-grade combinations for men at l&s 9d. 19s and 19s 9<l are specially to be recommended. War rebate- for cash. Store closed all Monday; open all Wednesday.—Advt. For chronic chest complaints. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. Is 6d, 2s 6d.— Advt.

Given at the rato of a dessert spoonful to a dozen hena in their morning mash. Sprats' Poultry spice positively does produce eggs! This is an English food, made in London, and must not be confused with an American production of somewhat similar name. Sold only by Collinson and Son in Paimerston; 'nice is Is 6d a packet. Why not invest •ighteenpence and get some eggs?—Advt. Orchardiats will loam with a good deal of satisfaction that Watson Bros, will be pleased to show their extensive stocks of orchard sprays, pumps, manures and newreason's, seeds, to. .anyone interested. Spray "liilo the : tfrecs- are - dormant! -Advt.

For InCuonw tale Woods* Great Pepper- —» Cm>. Nbver fajj«, U 6d. 2e 61-

■A final reminder is given-to intending cvhibitors that entries for..the National Oafe Show close at 5 o'clock, this afternoon. vZ? gSSISg of t he M^tin Memorial >und acknowledges the sum of £l from Mr A, Koss, Eoxton.

M, i? It °l t I IC Shop desire to thank those who have contributed goods for •?*!:'," '?-! P° int «d out, however, that a suitable weighing machine is required, and the management will be grateful to any person who will offer same.

The Government Meteorologist wired at 9 a.m. to-day;-The indications are for variable and strong' breezes, but westerlv to strong prevailing. There is a prospect of fair to cloudy weather, with increasintr haze and doumness The night will probably be very cold with frosts inland. The barometer has a mmg tendency hut falling after aoout 24 hoius.

. Mr kc-nrick. S.M.. in his findir.o- on the enquiry into the Otaki electric lighting poll which was carried by two votes, states there are no grounds for upsetting the ratepayers' decmon. Although the poll has been" declared earned legally, it is unlikely that the 1 own Hoard will take any steps towards the carrying cut of the 'scheme, until the war is ended, owing to tho ditiiculty in securing electrical, apparatus, and also in securing money, tor the purpose.

The Palmerston Post and Telegraph Association held a social evening in the Empire Hall last night. There was a large attendance, and a thoroughly enjoyable time was ; spont in dancing and euchre. Some twenty-five tables were occupied with progressive euchre, the prizes going to Miss Brophy and Mr O. Davies. while'the con- , sedation trophies were carried off bv Mr Stevens and Miss McMillan. After tho cards came the dance, at which about sixty couples were, present. Messrs O'Brien and Glynn acted a s M.CVs, and Mr E. Smith's orchestra supplied the music. At the Wellington Military Service Board to-day, when tho question of exemption of men from the Public Trust Office came up. Captain Walker, military representative, asked if it were true that under the terms of the printed document the men were a-sked to sign they could be turned out at a clay's notice. Mr Mac Donald, of the Public Trust Office, replied that the terms were imposed . by tho Public Service Commissioner.. Captain Walker said he was goinp to ask the Board to express the opinion that the' terms should be altered. No efficient man would go into tho Trust. Office, undo' those conditions. —Press Association. An old man named George Dodson, who stated his age was 76, appeared at tinPolice Court this morning' on a charge of insobriety, this being his third offence during the last six months. Sergt. Trehey tyiid the defendant, who received money regularly, served a term at Pakatoa last year, and would wind up in the gutter unless ho was put on the right track. Ho should be- put in & home. . Mr W. G. K. Kenrick, S.M.. said defendant would have' the option of going to the Old People's Home, or he would bo sentenced to a- term of imprisonment, but the offender quickly interjected that ho would go to the home at once. On this understanding, defendant was convicted and ordered to come up for sentence when called upon, provided he went to'tho home.