ESTABLISHED 1875 The Manawatu Daily Times The Oldest Manawatu Journal PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1901.

Manawatu Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 7158, 8 February 1901, Page 2

ESTABLISHED 1875

The Manawatu Daily Times The Oldest Manawatu Journal PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1901.

An cmcrgrncy meeting of Lodge Manawatu Kilwinning was hold Uvst ovonin^, when two candidates wmc raised to the third degree. There was a large attendance, including a number of visitors.

It is intended to hold a biizaur 1-iter on in the year in aid of the funds of tho Pa.'merstoa Guards, The expenses conncctod with establishing the corp3 were greatly underestimated, and ihe orlioers find it necessary to supplement the funds available. A strong committee of civilians to assist the members of the corps is being formed, und wo trust that fcbo result of the bazaar will be to pkca the corps in a really strong financial } position.

Mi- Cliilord Walker, tho well-known monologue entertainer, who recently suffered a Severn attack of iniluenza, is at present recruiting his health in this district, being a guest ot' *lr Sutherland, of Fir/.hcrbeit. We are pleased to learn that Mr Walker is improying in health, but it will bo somo little tirao before ho is ablo to resume his profee* sioti,

Latest addition to Telephone Ex- i change, J. S. Watchorn and Co, number 1 -LUt7* f

The boy Jones, who was shot in tho thigh a few days ago, is progressing satisfactorily towards recovery.

Mr Gunter has requested us to mention that he will receive his pupils at the present studio, and not at Duke street, until next week.

The General Committee of the A. and £. Association will meet on the 16th February.

A very pleasant change took place in the weather last night, and to-day bas been bright and summerlike.

Mr Coad, of Melbourne, has consented to act as judge at the forthcoming band contest Bt Wanganui

Owing to the unfavourable condition ot the courts, the tennis match between I almerston and Feilding has been post-

# The Fitzherbert School Committee intend holding a concert and dance on Tuesday, sfch March.

In another column appears the full programme for Miss Sheen's concert on Monday next. It will be seen that the items have been excellently selected. Miss Sheen will sing several favourite numbers, including Bishop's famous song " Should he upbraid."

The Acting-Premier telegraphed that he would arrange for the Feilding Band to proceed either to Palmeraton or Wanganui, whichever preferred, on the occasion of the visit of the Imperial troops. The band, of course, decided to visit Wanganui.

The annual meeting of the Wancanui District 1.0.0. F., M.0., was held at Ohingaiti yesterday. Delegates were present from the various lodges, the balance-sheets of which were passed. Bro. W. A. Browning (Palmerston N.) was elected Grand Master, and Bro. Liddle (Wanganui) Deputy Grand Master. It was decided to hold the halfyearly meeting in Wanganui in July next.

At Taupiri, on Saturday, a youth named Littlewood went out to shoot a cat under a house on high- blocks. The charge killed the animal, and, passing on, struck the lad's little sister at the back of tho house in the face, neck, chest and arms. She was taken to the Waikato Hospital, where many of the pellets were removed. Her injuries are serious.

During the ram fair yesterday Mr PorritC announced that in future the Feilding and Palmerston ram fairs would be bold in conjunction with each other. The fair will take place alternately at Palmerston North and Peilding. Next year's fair will be held in Palmerston.

At one o'clock to-day the Manawatu Mounted Rifles proceeded by special train to Wellington via Wairarapa to take part in the reception to the Im-pu-ial troops. A section of the Palmerston Eifles will leave for Wellington tonight for the same purpose.

Mr Elliot, who has been bead accountant of Messrs Barraud and Abraham's Palmerston branch tor a nuiabsr of years past, is severing his connection with that firm in order to take over a tannery business at Auckland, Mr Eliot bas made many friends during his residence here, and he will have their best wishes for his future prosperity.

We (Foxton paper) are sorry to learn that we are losing Mr Eobert Fraser as a townsman, as be goes Home to bring out a steamer for the Government. We understand that his going will mean the loss of the s.s Tuna upon the river, as he intends taking her to Wellington for sale.

The xuseting of the Grand Lodge of Diaids terminated yesterday. It was decided to iiiflre&se the benefits by 2s for members who bave been on the sick list for eighteen months. The next annual meeting of the Grand Lodge will be held at Masterton. The election of officers resulted as follows: — D.G.P., Bro. Lubery ; D.V.P., Bro. Gardiner; D.S., Bro. Mackay; D.G.T., Bro. Fletcher; D.G., Bro. Mclntyre.

Mr L. J. Wat-kin, master of the Palmerston Technical School, has received in four) at ion that be has passed under Kensington in the following four subjects, whioh ho took ac the last June cxatumatiions : —il) Decorative pafnting of oiuameots. (2) still lite painting, (8° piineiplts of ornament, and (4) design. Mr Watkins is to be congratulated on his success in passing the examination. Ttachers are reminded that the Saturday drawing classes commence on Saturday next.

Mr Slack secured the following prizes at the Woodviiio Show:—ln JtngJish Leicesters, rum any age, first and champion. Ewe any age. first and champion. Ewe under 21 months, first. Berkshire pigs—Eow any age, first; boar under 6 months, first; sow under 12 months, second; sow under 6 months,. second. Yorkshire pigs Sow any age, first and champion; boar uuder 6 months, first; sow under 12 months, second.

j The Wellington correspondent of the ; H.B. Herald says Lord Ranfurly has evinced a lively sense of disappointment at the response which has'been made by the public to the appeal for funds for tho erection of a statue of the Queen. His Excellency has given it as his opinion that if adequate steps had been taken, the necessary funds would have been raised by the date of the Queen's funeral. Lord Ranfurly has intimated that he will not increase tho amount of his donation.

Mrs Wulklcy, since entering into possession of the Commercial Hotel, I has lost •no time in furnishing the premises. The rooms both upstairs and downstairs have been tastefully decorated and they look extremely "neat and comfortable, consequently the travelling public will obtain suitable accommodation at the Commercial Hotel. Tha building is practically lire-proof, as it contains two brick walls, and ample firs escapes arc provided. It is nine years since Mrs Walkley and her Lite husband left the "Commrrcial Horel. and now thai she is once more in posse-sion we have little doubt that the public will accord her liberal patronage. The furnishing was carried out by Mrs Morjtague and has given complete satisfaction. An advertisement from Mrs Walkley in reference to the hotel appears in another column.

The side ot surplus slock and "balance of sitnimor {<oods ia now proceeding at Tlio B;m iMarche, P.-ilinerslon North. T'.;o usual genuine bargains arc obtainable hi general drapsry, <!r««s goods, mantles, millinery, boya' and jnp.ns' clothing, house furnis)jii>gs, boots ami stiofis, etc., etc. Buyers will do weJl to secure some of the advantages offering, Au advertisement relating to the progress of the sale appears another column.—Advt.