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Manawatu Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 7276, 28 August 1901, Page 2

Mr J. E. Hall, the popular knllord of the Koyal Hotel, has been seriously ill for some days past, but is riow, wo are pleased to state, making, substantial progress towards recoyery.

The committee of the Manawatu Brass Band desire it to be understood that they reserve tho right to refuso admission to their social to be held this evening in the Foresters' Hall.

Pearce, Ravenhill and Co. have still a few houses to sell on easy terms. They also advertise in this issue a very cheap suburban property of 4 acres and 4 roomed house for £300.

On Sunday next Sunday School anni« versary services will be conducted by the pastor, Rev. Sidney J. Baker, morning, afternoon and eveniug, when special hyrans \v" 1 be sung by the children.

The Lighting Committee of the Borough Council paid a visit of inspection to various lamps in tha Borough yesterday and a vepotfc will bo pi'asonfcod to the next meeting of the Borough Council with a yiew to improving the lighting of the town.

According to a London paper, " The King's forthcoming visit to Scotland is L'kely to be followed by the announce ment of a social event of a startling character. H.R.H. the Duchess of Albany w:1! accompany the King on his visit to tbe North, aud there is reason to believe that her betrothal to Lord Rosebery will be foiaievly announced, either during the Royal visit to Holyrood or immediately after."

Tbe annual installation of W.M. of Lodge Otangaki, and investiture of officers, took place last evening, there being a large attendance of members of the Lodge, and several visitors from Palmerston and Feildiug were present. In the absence of tbe grand superintendent, Bro: Hurley, P.M. United Manawatu Lodge, officiated as installing master. After the conclusion of the ceremony, the usual banquet was held, and the customary toasts were honoured. We published some days ago a list of tiie new officers.

Mr F. Zeltner has ar:_vod in Palmerston North to bring under the notice of the residents here the " Aeol" harp Zither, which is described as the musical marvel of tbe age. The insttjment has becorao very popular in Europe, where over 100,000 have been sold, and it is being introduced to the New Zealand public with very satisfactory results. The harp zither was exhibited at the Christchurch exhibition, where it was demonstrated that people buying these instruments can learn to play them :m a surprisingly short space of time. Mr Zeltner is staying at the Cafe do Paris hotel, aud he wiil be only too pleased to meet intending purchasers of tho harp zither and explain the very few technicalities it possesses.

Messrs Pratt Bros, hairdressers and tobacconists, have just completed alterations to their saloon adjoining the Occidental Hotel, mak'/ig a nicely fittrdup and thoroughly comfortable apartment. The firm have also had alterations carried out to the shop, and ' .1 order to meet the demand of increase "lg patronage an extensive siock of tobacconist goods hns been laid hi, including a splendid assortment of smokers' requisites. By strict attention to the instructions of customers the firm hope to merit a sharo of public patronage.

The Federal Oyster Saloon, which has recently been opened in the Square adjoining Mr Swallow's book depot, has been fitted up in a most up-to-date and approved manner. The dining-room of the saloon has been arranged with a number of small tables, which are neatly spt out, and every requisite hns been add»d that can erasure the comforc and convenience of customers. The saloon contains a private room for ladies, which is also comfortably and . neatly furnished. Meals cm be obtained at the saloon at all hours at a moderate charge, and suppers arc provided until a iate hour of the night. By special arrangement tho firm is enabled to obtain regular supplies of fresh oysters and fish.

A meeting of settlers took plnce in the Longburn school hsh ovc-ning to hear Jlossrs Hoddor and Alonrad, representing the Farmers' Union, explain the aims and objects of the Union. Mr J, Wiugatc was eloctod to the chair, and briefly addressed tho meeting. Messrs Hoddcr and Monrad then d'^enbed the platfoun of the Union. The meeting t'~ok tho matter up vnry RnthusiasticaHy, and an organising committee, consisting of Messrs Prousi, PL Sorenson, A. Mathieson and J. Wingate was formed to canvas* the district. Hearty votes of thanks to tho ch-urmnn and the Union representatives terminated tho meeting.

The London correspondent of the New Zealand Herald thus refers to Colonel Gorton's book " Soi.no Homo ti.iths ye the Maori War, 1860 to 1809 ": —

The book is by no mcuns complimentarily reviowed in the St James' Gazette, for the writer, premising that "really tho Maori War is souk-wihu uLcicnt history," goes on to sny :" We are not in the slightest degree interested in the iliiTi-rcnces of opinion between Sir George Gt-ey and Lieutenant-Colonel Edward Ciorton. J3ut some 'd -d good-natured friend ' or other seems to have impressed upon thd latter gentlen.in tbat it is his duty to record them in print. Why Colonel Gocton, being neither a solicitor nor an 'arry should use that wretched word ' ro 'we know no more than why he should have yielded to the consuls of liis Ahitophols. If h9 wants to air a grievance, tho House of Commons still contains a few Radical members of an I.Kjuisiiive iu.'ri of mind."

Thursday, ..Friday and Saturday of this week being tlio last three iiayu of tho st-sok t:\kingsi\lc asTlv; iJon iFiirclio, the balance of winter stock which it is determined to clear will bo offered at bargain prices. Very special bargains will bo obtainable in jackets, capes dress goods, sarqes, blousings ; a few choice lines of millinery at gift prices to clear, as well as several ugefu. iincs[of household tlr£ipury,->-A4yt.

Five thousand rainbow trout and an equal number of brown trout have been liberated in the Putea River.

Tho Bishop of Wellington has received an invitation to Fiji, to bold confirmation services.

It is reported that the Hon. P. H. Fraser, M.L.C., is slowly improving in health, although he is not yet able to leave his residence,

The caso A. Levy (Mr Moore) v. S. Abrahams (Mr Hankins), which was set down for hcarine at the District Court next month, has .been settled out of Court.

A man named John M. Kiely, armed with a revolver, sheath knife and a long stitello, who was threatening to injure several persons was atresled yesterday. Kiely was committed to an asylum.

At Carterton yesterday Frederick Gorrio was committed for trial on a charge of stealing six cows from Whiteman,s Valley, Upper Ilutt.

Argument was heard by Mr Justice Edwards in ihe Supreme Court yesterday in the case of Fitt and the Palmers™ ton North ]3orough Council. Fitc brought an action for damages caused by a drain. The action was heard in the District Court before a jury, and nit obtained judgment for Ll2 and costs. The Council now appealed agair.it the judgment. Dalzirsll appeared foe the appellant Council, and Mr H. D. Bell, with him Mr A. R. Atkinson, for the respondent. Judgment was reserved.

Recently an application was made to the Government by the Paimerston Fire Brigade to the efieefc that the former should eroct a small reel station on their property at the railway station, the fire appliances for same tG be supplied by the Brigade. A reply has been received from tho Railway Department slating that tho request has been granted.

In tbo Wellington Supreme Court yesterday a man named John W. Gregory recovered .£93 12s damages from his einpl >yer (Peter McArdle) for injuries received while in the employ of the latter. It was alleged that plaintiff was compelled to drive a horse that was a rank " jibber," and it was due to this fact that the accident occurred.

The Public Works Committee met yesreiday and jecepted the following tenders for works in the Borough: — Contract No. 19, fomiaiiori of footpaths in Short, Burko and \Valdegrave streets, G. McCarty, 47S ss; contract No. 20, formation of footpaths in Lombard and David streets with asphalt channels and asphalt kerbs, G. McCarthy, £189 14s ; contract No. 21, formation of footpaths in Campbell and Church streets, T. Griggs, £Sb 7s 8d; contract No. 22, formation of portion of Tram street, Jas. Mullins, JG3O 7s 6d. Several other tenders were received.

The summons meeting oQhe Oroua Lodge of Druids was largely attended last evening. P.A.s Bros G-. Canton and C. S. Eu^h were elected delegates to represent the lodgo on the Friendly Societies' Executive. Bro M. Bobson was elected auditor. Dt Graham was appointed surgeon to tbe lodge. It was decided to send a letter to Dr Reed regretting his departure from the district ana thanking him for his valuable services as lodge surgesn. A vote of sympathy was passed to V.A. Bro W. Bobinson in connection with the recent bereavement in his family. Several questions of importance were discussed and two candidates for. membership were proposed.

From an announcement elsewhere it will be seen that Messrs Eoas and Co., of tbe Bon Marche, are now in the last few days of their sale, and a number of clearing bargains are offered in certain lines which it is determined are not to be taken into stock,* these include millinery, jackets, capes, dresses, serges, blankets, and many lines of general drnpery. Boys and men's clothing, and some specially attractive bargains in tho boot department.—Advt.

There will bo one more opportunity for careful buyers to pick up somo rare bargains befoie the close of the drapery sale which is still proceeding at the O.P.C.A. All remnants which include useful lengths of llswuelerte, prints, shirtings, etc., and numberless oddments have been marked down to one^third of their value, so as to effectually clear the stock before the completion of stocktaking, in addition to which tho cash discount of 4s in the £ on the Kaipoi simple clothing will be continued for another six days

Newest Dooks (including " Old Marlborough '••" by T. Lindsay Buicli), magazines, fancy goods, electro-plat 3 and silver goods, china and glassware, leather goods, footballs etc. Park's Stationery and Fanoj GoodsWnrefrouse.—Advt