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Manawatu Times, Volume LXV, Issue 1455, 7 November 1911, Page 4

The fornightly meeting of Court Mauawatu was held last night, P.C.R. Bro. Rosanoski presided. The woodwards sported that a number of members were on the siofe list. The scheme for the consolidating of the siuk and funeral funds from the Wellington Distiict was brought up and it was decided to disonsa tlie question at a fntnre meeting. The building committee was instructed to bring down a report at next summoned meeting re enlarging the hall, which is on the small side now the town is growing. It was resolved to hold over the olass of instruction until the beginning cf tbe year ou account of the aembeis not being able to attend. One member was aocepted by clearance and a number 01 travelling cards were granted to brethren visiting other districts. The euchre toarnament was won by Bro. Levy, Bro. Laufl second, and P.U.R. Bro. Rosanoski third.

Ladles' Kido Astride Skirts, London mado, 33/6 to 37/ G. Collinson and Cunninghame.

MAKE YOURSELF GERM PROO F

Everybody knows certain germs cause disease, but everybody doesn't know how to keep germ proof. Keeping alimentary track clean by drinking water plentifully first thing in the morning is one of the best ways, says Dr Wm. Lee Howard, in "Munsey's," Even better is ta take Wai-Rongoa Natural Mineral Water, Pure, refreshing, and containing mineral properties which clear the system and counteract germs; its an unequalled health beverage.

On pages 2 and 3; Garden Notes; on pages 6 and 7: Feilding Notes.

"Billy" Elliott, the well-known boxer, will pass through Palmerston to-day by the Auckland express train en route to Wellington. The next quarterly sitting of the Palmerston iiici-nsiug Bench will be held in the Oourthonse on Monday, December 4th.

Over twenty Presbyterian ministers passed through Palmerston from the North yesterday,- en rente to the General Assembly, whioh opens at Dunedin this week.

A meeting of ladies will be he'd at St. Peter's Sunday echoolicom, Terrace End, this evoi.ing at 8 o'clock to arrange lor the opening of the Tenace Eud Coronation Hall. The Palmerston North Egg Oi-cle haniled for the month of October, 3154 dozen eggs, and the average price was 9%ii. The membership now totils 48.

The _ Mayoress ncknowledges the following contributions towards the High an'l Teolmioal School funds:— Messrs W. E. Barber (Foxtun) and T. Manson £1 Is eaoh.

On Satnrday the High Sohool Cadets commenced shooting for the Rntherfacd Challenge Cop, bnt had to nbau'loji the matoh owing to the inolemency of the weather.

The ordinary meetiug of the Borough Council to have been held this evening has been adjourned till Tuesday next, owing to the absence of several counoillok

The annual installation of Lodge Otaki will take place on Weduesrfay evening. The duties of Insialling Master will be carried ont by. R.\y. Bro. J. Monorieif, P.U.M.

Mesdatnes Sutcliffe and Bailey will provide atternoon toa at the Turraoe End Bowling greeus tomorrow afternoon for both boilers and tennis players.

The examinations for New Zealand University degrees oommenoed yesterday morning and will terminate on the 17th iust. The local candidates ara sitting in the Municipal Hall nndjr the supervision of Mrs Mellsop. A meeting of the match committee of the Terrace End Bowling Olnb will be held in the pavilion on Thursday eveoiug at ? o'clock to make arraugemeuts for the Olnb games doting the season, and at 7.30 a ineetine of tlia general oommittee will b9 held.

There was a very large number of pass ngers on the Wellington-Auck-land express train vesterday, and two large carriages had to be added at Palmerston to accomodate all the passengers, who inoluded a great nnmber of visitors "to the "Waikato Show. I

Rev. D. 0, Bates' weather forecast states that present indications are for oloudy and unsettled weather generally with rain in many parts of the country. Variable winds moderate to strong, westerlies jtfedominating and the barometer probably falling again everywhere after about sixteen hours.

Two cyclists were fined 10s with 22s costs each at the Police Court yesterday for riding on the footpath aod another for (.iidiug without a light was similarly fined, A first offender wm fined 5s and 2s costs for leaving his vehicle unchained, and he wasalsa fined 2s without costs for failing to send his child to sohool the required numbar of times.

As an evidence of the increasing wealth of the Manawatu distriofc an observant Show offioial noted .that tliere,Vere no fewer than eighty-seven motor cars lined up outside the Showgrounds at one time on Friday afternoon last. Taking these at an average valne of £SOO eaoh, they represent invested wealth amonntiug to something like £39,000.

The nsnal muuthly meeting ot St. John Ambnlauce Nursing Guild was held in the Mayor's room yesterday. Present: Messis J. A. Nash (chairman, MoLeavy, Mesdawes Morgan, Gill, Abraham, Mowlem, Misses Ontram, Oollinson, Sister Lonergan. Nurse's report, whioh was read aud adopted, showed that 47 visits were paid and Ave fresh oasts. Thanks are due to Mr Turner lor new tyre for bicycle. Sister Ijonergan was granted two weeks' leave of absenoe. Mr W. T. Penny, secretary of the A. and P. Association, made a move in the right direction, in that he is tryiua to get the Waikato aud other farmers in the Auckland pmvinoe to combine with his Association and get special trains to bring stock and passengers direct to the Show, so that there will not be so much delay in future, Mr S. R. Lanoaster, who left for the Waikato Show yesterday, will also bring this matter before the farmers while at Waikato.

At the Polioß Oourt yesterday morning, before Mr A. D. Thomson, S.M., one first offending inebriate ou bail was lined 5s and another first offender oonvicted and discharged. Patrick Logue, a third offender withiu the last six months, was sentenced to 14 days' imprisonment with hard labour for drnnbenliess. Jrnas Mercßr, a second offending drank, was fined 10s. James Leslie, a third offending drnns, was fined 20s or seven days' imprisonment, ami for obscene language was fined £4 or 21 days' imprisonment. He was allowed three days to find the money.

' Despite counter attractions last evening, there was another orowd present in the Empire Hall for the Ocronatiun Bazaar, and the committee report excellent bnßJness. The children again performed nnder the supervision of Mrs Boon, and the dancing was mncli applauded. An enjoyable item was a Scotch Reel by Miss Barbara Evans, accompanied by Mr D. Mnnro on the pipes. The Bazaar will be continued to-night, when the maiu attractions will be someVxcellent juggling by Mr M. Wuod and daDcing by the children] under the supervision of Mrs Boon.

Visitors to The Show are invited t visit the various departments of The Bon Marclie, where large stocks of fashionable family drapery, and house furnishings are now on display. C. M, Boss and Co,***

"While there is life there is hope," if the patient's brandy is Martell's,

"There's many a slip 'twixt the cup and the lip." But not often when the cup contain's Martell's Brandy. A man is very careful with liquor like that.

Only arrived to-day Ladies' Hide Astride Skirt's, 33/6 to '37/0. Collinson and Cunninghamo.

A dead body wns found near the King's Wharf, Wellington, yrsterday. It was that of a man sft 7in in height and apparently about 55 years of age. The body was clothed in a grey-striped snit, in the pockets of whioh were fonnd £1 12s 9d iu money, a whisky flask, some tctalis»tor tickets,'and two race-books of the Wellington Spriug meeting, a. return railway ticket to Palmerston, North and a Parliamentary memo form, addled "P. Braudon." On this was written "Can I see you?" and was signed "Dnnk." The bodyhad apparently baeii in the water aboat nine days. The body was taken to the morgue, where an inquest will'.', be held.

The monthly meeting of the Campbell Street Sohool Committee'was. held last evening. Present: Rev. T„ T. Thomas (chairman), MesarsA. E. Olaosen, Piobering, Allrnan, Hoibrook, Gittlngs and 0. Fraser (secretary). The Education Board wrote, stating Hint the Board wonld grant£l for £1 towards the repairing' of the gratings, eto. The headmaster riported for the month that the) average roll number was 720.5, average attendance 6(10.9; highest attendance 691; oreseut roll 719; hulf days open 36. The atteudauce has kept up well, though the Show week rather pulled it tiowo. There is also a good deal of sickness, but not of a dangerous nature. The tßnnis courts and: cricket pitch require repairing. The sohool exhibited largely at the A., and P. Show aud secured its share of prizes in all classes. It was decided to have gratings at doorways repaired immediately and that the Chairman, Messrs Piokeriug and Olanseu inspect the tennis courts and cricket pitoh in view of having Uiom repaired.. The closing of the sohool for two (lays for the Show was confirmed. Messrs Olaussn and Swallow were appointed a visiting committae tortile month.