ESTABLISHED 1875 The Manawatu Daily Times. The Oldest Manawatu Journal. PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1901.

Manawatu Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 7159, 9 February 1901, Page 2

ESTABLISHED 1875

The Manawatu Daily Times. The Oldest Manawatu Journal. PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1901.

NOTES. _ The messages sent by King Edward "VII. to his people throughout the British Empire formed a fitting acknowledgement of the sympathy and devotion shown by bis subjects in connection with -the "Queen's death. The King has evinced an earnest desire to follow in the footsteps of his mother, and in his efforts to do so he wilt not only inspire his people with greater confidence as to the future of the Empire, but he will also materially increase the regard and estnem in'which his Majesty is held by them. During the time that the King repvesented his j mother at all functions which she was debarred from attending owing to her advanced age, the people of England have learrjcct lo appreciate^ him for his good qualities, and there is no doubt that he has ascended the Throne under the most favorable circumstances. That may he justify these expectations is "the heartfelt wish of his; millions of subjects throughout the British Empire.

I It is satisfactory to n;tte that penny i postage is to ba established throughout i,he Commonwealth at the earliest possible tlats. An announcement to this effect has been made by Mr Barton. Premier of the Commonwealth, and it is tl.'c-jvfore clear that all -Jiflicul-ti-s which have stood in ihe,w{iy of the reform aro boing rcyjoved us speedily as possible. The leaders rJ t!if Coinuson-wep-lth arc to bo comm-mi'd'or their efforts to bring the States into lino with the progress of New Zealand in postal inatt9rs. Hud they c-ii^iiiuefl to stand out in thi? raattor. vuwh di-.s>: Tisfaction would have been created in Australia »nd New Zealand, but fortunately commonsense has prevailed, and the interests of r.ii» people in both countries are being advanced.

his force having made a raid vito this DelagQa Bay territory and destroyed a poition of tbo railway. That the Pormguese aro unable to cope with the Bows is manifest from tiiek appeal to Britain for assistance. The latter i Power appears to have derived a benefit from this trouble, ju= v.t ;ire informed that the Portuguese section of the' Delago:i Bay line is now iv their hands. One result of tills is that the British authorities ca.a not only utilise the line for reinforcements from the sea and ! thi:s relieve the traffic on the railway between Capetown and Pretoria, but they can also prevent the Boers smuggling arms and food supplies into the Transvaal via Dekigoa Bay.

An interesting discussiou took place at the meeting of the Anglican Synod in Ntipita- this week on a motion to allow women to have v vota at parish meetings. The voting was fairly close, the Bishops divirH'3 eveulv, the laity recording a uiujonty in" favour of the motion, ana the clergy, by a majority ot only throe votes, being" against the proposal. It seems that on the total number of votes recorded the motion was earned, but it could not be declared so for the reason that the i ales reqir-e a majority of each order (Bishops, clergy and laity). One result of me voting proved that there is & growing foel; 'ig m favour of giving women a voicein church politics, and this is not surprising seeing the amount of really useful and important work they perform. It is apparent that the lime* is not far distant when the claims of the women will secure recognition, and for ourselves, we do not anticipate that anything but good will result from that step". The church to day owes much of its influence to the efforts of its women worker?, and there is no doubst-hat if they are allowed a voice in its government their help and co-operation will be fruitful of greater good than is now achieved in the religious world. >-

"We have been requested to direct the attention of parents to section 170 of "The Public Health Act, 1900," which dealb with the vaccination of children. The clause reads as follows:—"At any time within four months after the birth of a child, or, in the case of a cJr'd bom before the commencement of tfais Act, then at any time within fovv months after such commencement, the child's parent or custodian, if conscientiously of opinion that vaccination would bo prejudicial to the child's health, may apply to any Stipendiary Magistrate or Registrar for a certificate of exemption." Under the old Act vaccination had to teke place within six months o£ the birth of a child, and a penalty was provided for non-compliance with the law. The present Act insists on the same penalty, but there is a provision for obtaining a certificate of exemption. Those who do iiCt obtahi certificates must have their children vaccinated within twelve months of the commencement of the new Act, which came into force on Ist January last.

As the result of enquiries made by a •representative of this journal, we learn that the yield of fruit this year in the Manawaui will be considerably less than last seasoD. The shortage is principally in the crop of Japanese plums, growers stating that the unfavourable weather which prevailed during the spring wrought considerable damage in their orchard?. The most extensive grower of Japanese plums in the Manawatu is Mr C. J. Monro, of Fitzherberfc. who has over two acres planted in frees of this variety. Last season his trees bore very heavily, kit this year the crop is fully one-third less. Mr Monro recently paid a visk to Nelson, and from enquiiies made while there he ascertained that the fi jit crop in that district is practically a failm's.

TJie arrangements which were made on Thursday evening tor the reception of lbs Imperial troops should enable the townspeople to accord the visitors a hearty welcome on Tuesday next. The matter has been taken in hand in a very hearty spirit, and it is apparent that no effort will he spared to cater for the ! eh]oyuu.no of lho men. The visit of the | troops will be an important event in tho (■history of Palmerstois, and we trust the j townspeople will turn out m large numbers to welcome the Tommies and thfii1 officers.

It lims been definitely decided that tho Cnke and Duchess'of Cornwall are to visit the colonies, and the announcement will cause much gratilication throughout Australasia, as it was feared that the arrangements previously made would be cancelled in consequent oil the Queen's death. The reception of the Duke and I)uche',s i-; bound to bo a magnificent one. and itwill enable them to form a- good idea of tho loyalty which exists among the people in these distant pnvu of the Empire. The Duk<> will \isit ihe colonies under very diivront conditions to '.ho^e that- wuuid hnvc oS)t«i.-:ed had his lamented graudmcther been ahvc

He is now but one reiuove irom tlie Throne, and this iac-S will lead additional impc;r;a\ cc to his visit.

Mr Whiteford's well-known neuralgic eosunci—a valuable r<ai.edy for this troublesome complaint—is advertised in

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Tho Eev T. W. Newbold, who has been away for a much needed hoiidav, returns lo Palmerston this evening.' V\ Te are sure lie will recc-ive a cordi"1 welcome from his numerous friends.

Vvoodville will bs visited to-morrow (Sunday) by tho>e attending tho ManaWritu Cycling Club's u>-ua! n-i. wl;ici) will lvuvc the Five Brigade station" at 30 a.m. A.li cyclists are iiiviiad.

Mr J. Wratt, Taonui, K-iidlog, is Lho H-itincr of tlie oxua Id per lb given by Mcssis \V. Dimo:-k and Co , Wellington, for ihti iinos' quality pigs deiiverai at thfir factory ior the wuek ending 7tli February, having secured 3D points.

John Max was arrested at, Mokiiu on stb February for failing to provide for the support of Jbi-s illegitimate child. Accused was brought to i'olmersron la-t evening and nppcured before Mr T. L. Buick, J.l\, ac the Police Court this morning, when he wns remanded to Monday. Accused was allowed bail, himself in one surety of LlO.

AI a meeting of the Holiday Committee held yesterday, a -motion' uu;ved by Mr Nash and seconded by Mr Cohen, in favour of the business nUces being closed from 12 to 8 p.m. "o U Tuesday next was cuaniinously carried. It was also unanimously decided to observe the usual half holiday on Wednt-sday r.est!

Messrs Freeman K. Jackson and Co. hold their annual ram fair on Wednesday and Thursday next, 18th and 14th, when some 1565 rams will bo offered', These have been selected from the best Hocks in the colony, and as the;) will be otiered singly, intending buyers shovid have no difiiculty in being suited. Clients are particularly requested to note that the sale wili commence «t 11.45 a.m. on first day, and at 10 a.m. on second day. as there is a large number to get through.

An interesting souvenir of an event long past has been brought to light through the death of the Queen. Tnis is a scarf of black crape worn by an officer in Her Majesty's service at the funeral of the Doko of Wellington in 1552. This had been carefully treasured by Ha family at Hastings, and appropriately brought ;out and iwed for the black drapery outside a private residence in memory of the Queen,

A special tram, conveying the W>st Coast volunteers to Wellington to take pai u in the reception of the British troops to-day, arrived at Palmerston last night about 10 o'clock. The Piilraerston Rifles were then entrained, and the special, which carried about 500 men, and was draw a by two engines, get away shortly after eleven. Tho train proceeded by way of Wairarapa.

The sale of surplus stock and balance of summer goods is now proceeding at The Bou Marche, Palmerston North. Tha usual genuine bargains are obtainable iv general draper?, dress goods, mantles, millinery, boys' and wiens' clothing, house furnishings, boots and shoes, etc., etc. Buyers will do well to secure some of the advantages offering. An advertisement relating to the progress of the sale appears another coluraa.^-A^vi,

; Two Duncdin . drapers were fined I ! yestci-diiy for employing female as , sistants fora longer period than 9i hours

Northcote's Spectrescopic Co. terminated their season at the Theatre Eoyal last evening. The Company will open in Wellington in a few days.

Messrs Barraud and Abraham, agents of the N.Z. Shipping Co. received word this moiaiug that the s.s. Banftshiro arrived at Wellington this morning. She left London on the loth December, and brings 65 passengers for all ports.

At Tort Chalmers Alexander Thomp son and Carl Ivvmst were charged with the murder of George Gibb, one of the Otarama's crew, on the second iost. Each pleaded not guilty, and were remanded to Dunedin till the 13th. A .meeting was held at Otaki on Wednesday to discuss a proposal to establish a cosoperative butter factory in thai town. A total of 080 cows was promised, and a committee was appointed to canvas the district for further support. The Bowling Green Co. has completed the purchase of three sections ;~i Taunt-' street, at the back of the present green. There are houses on each section, and it is intended to proceed with the layingdown of four additional rinks at once. When completed, it svill then be possible to hold a tournament in Palmerston. Herbert Hill, against whom a pro* hibition order was granted on Thursday, wes arrested last evening for dijnkennoss. This morning accused was fined os, and ordered to pay 2s cab hire for the offence, and on a farther chargb of beingfound on licensed premises he wss remanded until Monday. Pie was allowed bail in hh own surety of LlO. Mr T. L. Buick, J.P., presided. We are pleased to learn that Mr A. P. Webster cont:'iues to make satisfactory progress towards convalescence liter his recent severe illness. Mis-

fortunes never come singly, snd we regret to learn that one of Mr Webster's children has been taken with serious illness wh ;i.e on a holiday at Wenganui Heads.

A cricket match between the College street and Terrace End school teams was playe'i at thg Spons Association gjounds to-day and resisted in a win for Ten-act End by IB vans. The scores were, Terrace End, first innings 28, second innings 50 ; College street, first inings 41, and second innings 4. Lane's bowling for Terrace End was quite too much for the College street boys.

The extraordinary native of the drapery bargains which have been procurable at the surplus sale now proceeding at the U.F.C.A. has attracted great attention. From morning ti 1' evening the establishment has been crowded" with eager buyers, and the staff although considerably augmented has been totally mab!e to cope with tha enormous increase of business. Next week will be devoted to a great oddment sale, it being the intention of the firm to throw out from every department each day fresh bargains at tota 11,)- irrestible prices, so as to ensure a thorough clearance.

The Palmerston North cou-espondsnt of the N.Z. Times writes to his journal as follows : —There are quite a number of people who condemn the action of the Cone'! in appointing Mr Mestaycr to supervise tlie extension of 'cur sewage system, and then allow him. as it ap pears, to put the whole work under the control ot a subordinate. Counci nor Park is receiving the tbarks of a large number of ratepayers for the attitude-he has taken up. It, looks as though this subject \vsll be a binding one among the Counc:"'ors for me*sy months.

Main street West, Palmerston North, September Ist, 1900.—Messrs Grace & Co , Palmerston lXorlh.—Dear Sirs,—Re your "Washing Machine. 11 I have much pleasure in statiug that the Washer 1 uoughfc from you is eveiything that could be desired. ! is a great saving o f a, lot of hard work, and washing that used to take tho btsfc part of a day can be done with ease under two hours, and I have much pleasure in recommending them to every housewife—Yours truly, C, E. Hosktn?. —Arvr.