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Manawatu Times, Volume LXV, Issue 1878, 25 March 1913, Page 4

Tuesday, 15th April, has been definitely decided upon as the date of the ball to be given to Captain Halsey, of the battleship New Zealand, and his officers.

The Hon. W. F. Massey, Prime Minister, stated at Dunedinthat Parliament would not meet earlier than usual this year, owing to the fact that the J. Allen, Minister for Finance, would not return to the Dominion until early in .1 line.

"The poor lily-white amateur no longer exists," said Mr F. D. Kesteven (Canterbury) at the New Zealaud Rowing Association meeting oil Saturday night. "The chap that was content to race for trophies and pay his own expenses—he's gone forever."

Taxi-cab drivers had "a day out" at Auckland on Good Friday, in consequence of the suspension of the tram service. Throughout tiie day a strong demand existed for these swift-moving vehicles, which carried passengers to and from Auckland parks and other pleasure resorts. It is estimated that the takings of the 80 odd cars that are licensed in Auckland must at least have averaged £5 or £6 each for the day. Hansom cabs were also much used, and the average earnings of the cabs proved gratifying to most of the owners.

The Prime Minister (the Hon. W. F. Massey) returned to Wellington on Sunday after a South Island tour, which he describes as very successful and satisfactory. The friends of Reform in Canterbury, he stated, say that already great good has re suited from the visit. Mr Massey added: "There is no questioning that at the present moment the Reform party stands higher in Canterbury than it has done for years." The Salvation Army held wellattended services in the Barracks last evening. Commissioner Richards and about 50 field officers were present. The band, which had been attending the Hastings' festival, was welcomed back. The Commissioner delivered an inspiring address and Mrs Richards also spoke. Others who took part were Mrs Brigadier Glover, and Capt. and Mrs Sutor.

The Manawatu Motor Cycle Club held a reliability trial run to Wellington yesterday. The run commenced at 6 a.m., the teams leaving at intervals of five minutes each. Good runs were registered and Wellington was reached at noon. The motorists were entertained by the Wellington Motor Club, aud left on the return journey at 1.15 p.m. The first two to return to Palmerston were Messrs Irvine and Anderson before' 6 p.m. At 10 p.m. some of those competing had not returned. The results of the trial will be available in about a fortnight. In the course of a speech at Temuka, the Hon. W. F. Massey, Prime Minister, said that Imperial honours had been given for various kinds of services, but none for work in local affairs. There were men who had given almost the whole o? their lives and a great deal of aoility to the services of their fellow countrymeu in the matter of local government. If," he continued, "there is any Imperial recognition to any class in the community, and I do not speak of knighthood, because I do not say they should have handles to their names—it should he to those who have served their fellow-citizens without fee or reward."

Particularly sad circumstances surrounded the death of the wife and infant daughter of Mr E. C. Hopkinson, of Onehunga. On Monday the child was taken to tne hospital, and on Tuesday morning the father was called to tho institution, as the child was worse. Mr Hopkinson went to the hospital and remained there until noon, but meanwhile another message was sent to his home, the authorities apparently being unaware of the father's presence. This message which came to the ears of the mother, stated that the baby was growing steadily worse. The shock was too ranch for Mrs Hopkinson, who fainted, and died without regaining consciousness. During the same day the baby died at the hospital.

A characteristic story regarding the Rev. J Cooker was related at a farewell social tendered that gentleman at Auckland a few days ago. He was speaking at a street temperance meeting, wnen a bnrly fellow shoutH, "Why don't you take your coat off and earn an honest living?" Mr Cocker promptly offered to meet the man at 8 o'clock the following Monday morning with a pick, shovel, and barrow, the two to put in a solid eight hours, and see which could do the most work. The big man then gave himself away thoroughly by declining the offer, with the remark, "I never did a day's work in my life witn my coat off, and never intend to."

Says the Post:—"Not long ago we quoted an article from the Mangaweka Settler, in which it was stated that Mr Massey's Act had already given an impetus 'o reaggregation in the Mangaweba country, and that ''all through this district there are agents out, their pockets lined with gold, in order to tempt the small farmer to take advantage of the Reform Government's legislation to convert his leasehold iiito a freehold and hand it o r -er to the man possessed of capital." This statement is to-day challenged by the Prime Minister. But whether or not the Settler proves its special case against Mr Massey's Land Act, the indictment of the land laws in general as having failed to break up land monopoly, and as having even failed to prevent new monopolies based on reaggregated small sections, is complete and convincing " Ladies are respectfully invited to inspect the fashions of the moment at the Bo'n Marche fco-d;iy ; several departments have been greatly enlarged to provide scope for the increasing trade at C. M. I loss & Go's. Ladies will find the show room has been greatly extended, so that selection of millinery, furs and costumes can be made with every comfort and convenience. Fur coats, fur sets and fur hats are the special feature of the display to-day.— C. M. Ross <£ Co.%* The eternal question—- " When can we make your wedding cake." Dustjn's, Ltd., The Square. Palmerston X New Goods at William Park's.— Prayer and Hymns in the late.-t editions, Bibles, Floral Texts.Dent's Lveryman's Library Is 3d, newest and best Books on Gardening, Fountain Pens, Lasketwure. )

m yi l6 . aledomau B P° rts yesterday the Whyte and Mackay Cup for most ™ A n pipe musi c was won by 0. U McDonald, Auckland. Master Harry Adams, and Daisy McLenan secured the points prizes for juvenile dancing. Messrs T. JaiFrey (Palmerston North) and J. McKechnie (Wanganui) tied for the points' prize in Highland dancing.

The road to Feilding, via Bunnythorpe, swerves suddenly at right angles across the railway line near Taonui station, and yesterday not knowing this fact Mr W. G. Vernon chauffeur for Mr Eberhardt. motor car proprietor of Palmerston, very nearly met with a terrible accident. Ke was driving five people through to the Feilding races and was proceeding at a tair pace. He swept round into the crossing just at the moment the down Auckland express thundered along. He jammed on the brakes and his prompt application saved him and those in the car. The car was pulled up within a foot of the train. The sudden stop broke one of the front wheels and some of the fares were thrown out but no further damage was done and no serious injuries resulted. The car was bronght back to town last night by Sir Eberhardt.