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Manawatu Times, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 12753, 27 March 1914, Page 4

Mr Haselden, S.M., remarked yesterday that it was difficult to hear witnesses in the small Court. Mr Justice Edwards made a similar remark about the large Court, so that both buildings have thes same complaint.

The annual shooting match between various Rifle Clubs along Manawatu line for the shield presented by Mr W. H. Field, will take place on Hokowhitu range on Saturday. Linton Club has arranged for a friendly match with the visitors, and will be represented by Messrs G. Craw, J. Kyle, F. Needham, W. Kells, J. Dalziell, H. Dickson, H. Griggs, A. Jackson, S. Gilshnan, W. Hudson and W. Ball.

[ The horse attached to Mr "Whitehead's baker's cart bolted from Pitt street yesterday morning and eventually found its way x>ehind the band room in Ashley street, where its unwonted exercise was brought to a sudden termination by coming in contact with the terrace in the vacant section. The cart was overturned on top of the horse. Some residents in the vi-, cinity came to the relief and the horse was liberated and beyond a general scatter of bread very little damage was done.

A clerk giving evidence before the Railway Appeal Board yesterday stated that at Napier during the Christmas holidays he had a succession of long hours one 'day working from 8 a.m. till 12.13 the following morning. The fact of Jxis having worked these long hours and. arriving three-quarters of an hour late for duty in the morning was responsible for withholding his annual increment despite the fact that it was proved conclusively that he Had efficiently discharged work in a higher-grade. At the monthly meeting of' College street School Committee last evening there were present: —Messrs Hodder (chairman), Carville, Sanson, Bradfield and Le Grange. An apology for absence was received from Mr Gerrand. It was decided to sow a portion of the schoolgrounds in lawn grass and arrangements were 16?t to Mr Sanson. The headlnaster's report was: —Roll, 473; average, 432, 440, 442, 447. It was decided to forward a letter to the School Cricket Club on their success in winning the School Shield four years: in succession.

I Children's Winter Coats were never so attractive in style as the new seaspn's goods now showing at The Bon Marehe. Great interest is centred on the smart little knitted creations in Coats and Costumes. Beautiful designs, charming colourings and full range of sizes from 20-inch. Prices from 13s. Truly a magnificent display and should be seen early. C. M. Ross and Co.—Advt. "I never part with my gold watch ehain whatever happens,'' said a gentleman, "it is my badge of social standing." YOU get one also. See O'Connor and Tydeman's advertisement.—Advt.

Manawatu Amateur Athletic Club will hold the final evening meeting on Wednesday next at 5 o'clock, the events to be 150 yds and 880 yds.

The Magistrate at Timaru has decided to take Territorial cases only on the first Monday of each month. He said a fixed day would be convenient to defendants and would interfere less with other Court work.— Association,

At Railway Appeal Board yesterday, Mr Davidson stated that the railway promotions were faster at the present time. "No/' Jeplied Mr Ryan, "they are slower." The Magistrate: "Wet are getting on slowly with this case."

J. D. Gillies, of Reefton, who had been suffering from insomnia, went for a walk on Wednesday morning some distance out accompanied by constable, and was seized with fits, dying in the afternoon.—Association.

The Prime Minister states that the construction of Tauranga-East Coast railway is to be pushed ahead at once from Waihi end and within a few days tenders are to be called for four or five contracts, while others will follow in due course.—Association.

Wanganui Y.M.C.A. was officially opened yesterday afternoon by Mr E. R. Peacock, chairman of the Australian National Committee of the World's Y.M;C.An There was a> largoattendance and the proceedings were enthusiastic. The building, which cost £7OOO, is admirably adapted to its puprpose.—Association. Last evening the Vicar (Rev H. G. Rosher), the Churchwardens and Vestry of All Saints' 1 Church gave a dinner in Mrs Rawlins' rooms to the; workmen engaged in the erection of the new church. There were about 50' present. The usual toasts werehonoured. Songs were rendered by the Vicar, and Messrs J. T. Rogers,. Permain, and Pottom, and speeches were given by Messfs Fitzherbert, Palmer, Naylor, Anderson and Rev.. Grore. The Rev. Rosher thanked thearchitects, clerk of works, the builders and the workmen. Messrs E. Bymock (Clerk of Works), Meyers (Guilder) and MacFerran (workman) responding. Mr Morrah extendedhearty thanks to all persons who had assisted the church. The dinner was* i highly appreciated by all and very heaTty votes of thanks were accorded the hosts.

RAILWAY NOTICE. Travellers to Wellington are notified! that they have Time for Refreshmens at DUSTIN'S, opposite southern end ntran ce to Railway Station, P.N. *' 4. Bird is known by its tune, and a man by his reputation." J. Pitt, Watchmaker, Jeweller and Main street West, claims to have a reputation second to none for fulfilling all requirements. Call and inspect his large assortment of Engagemeat Kings, Clocks, etc. No trouble to show goods.—Advt: