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Manawatu Times, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 12806, 2 June 1914, Page 4

An important find of tlie mineral molyobbenite is reported from Batliurst district, New South Wales. The office of the Manawatu A. and P. Association will lie open till 10 I o'clock every night this week to receive entries for the Show. Immense crowds at Liverpool witnessed the 50,000 ton Cundard liner Aquatania's departure on her maiden voyage. At "Wanganui Magistrate's Court G. H. Grant, assistant in a local chemist s shop, was fined £1 and costs on each of two charges of breaches of the Opium Act. The breaches were unintentional. Barraud and Abraham, Ltd., Palmeiston agents for the N.Z. Shipping (0., Ltd., have received advice that the Rotorua from London via Capetown and Hobart arrived at Wellington at 8.15 a.m. yesterday. Floral Embossed Velvet Novelty Ribbons showing in magnificent assortment at the Bon Marche. Beautiful designs and exquisite colour effects suitable for every purpose and full of suggestion for little touches of distinctive make-up. Also a beautiful display of new Floral Chene, Silk Ribbons, and Heavy Corded and Oriental Stripe Ribbons for sashes and millinery trimmings. See full displays C. 11. Ross and Co., The Bon Marche,*

At Wellington -All Young was .sentenced to two mouths' for keeping a common ginning house. He had been previously convicted for keeping a broth' 1. also for vagrancy. The unusual sight of a large meteorite falling and bursting in daylight, has been witnessed at Narrabeen, .New South "Wales. Hastings reports that a labourer named Andrew Tomb, aged about a single man, was found dead on Havelock bridge 011 Sunday morning. Death apparently was due to heart; disease. Allr-rt A. Halliwell, who was found in Albeit Park. Auckland, died in th«; hospital without regaining consciousness. Indications point to death being caused by hemorrhage of the brain, resulting from a fracture of the skull

cause! by a fall. The death occurred 011 the Ttotorun, which has arrived at Wellington from London, of .T. Steel, a second-class passenger, ageu <>3, a native of Ayrshire, Scotland. He was accompanied by his wife and daughter and intended settling in the Dominion. Advice from Pembroke states that Mr r. K. Sargood's fine homestead on the shores of Lake Wanaka was completely destroyed by lire early yesteri day morning. Only a few pieces of furniture were saved. As the outcome of a special meeting last week the Miners' Union executive waited on the superintendents of Waihi and Grand Junction mines yesterday in respect to the recent dismissals. The companies have replied:— "We reserve to ourselves the right to engage or discharge any employees we choose.''

I A so von-roomed house at West Gore, < wiied by David Lyttle, and occupied by W. Adcock, was destroyed by fire early on Sunday morning. The house was insured for £3OO in the Victon i Company and the furniture for £IOO in the Northern Company. Mr T. R. Moore, Terrace End, reports the following rainfall recorded, for the month of May .1914: —May 2, .45; 3rd, .IS; Sth, .35; 9th, .16; 11th, .04; 15th, .15; Kith, .93; 17th, .44; 21st. .22; 23rd, .05; 31st, .42; total, 3.T<J points. The renovation of apartments in Hampton Court, London, where Cardinal Wolsey lodged revealed oak pannelling obscured by papered canvas, also two ancient moulded doorways with the original iron hooks for hanging massive stone doors, line stone fireplaces and beautiful ornamental ceilings, all excellently preserved.

I At a meeting of Wellington Licensing Committee the chairman emphasised. that licensees should uo their utmost to prevent bookmakers using their premises for the purposes of. gaming. In one case the licensee had reduced accommodation for boarders below the limit set by statute. The Bench gave a warning that the license in such a case might be forfeited. Glen Curtiss, the noted aviator, at New York, aeroplaned successfully for some distance with Dr. Samuel 1\ Langley's flying machine invented years before an aerial flight was thought practicable. Curtiss flew :i short distance and alighted safely. Langley claimed he had discovered the secret of flight, but everyone ridiculed him. The following hours will be observed at the Post and Telegraph Office on Wednesday, June .'srd: —The Exchange will be open continuously. Telegraph hours, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the counter and up to midnight by the side stairs. Mails for all parts will close at 10 a.m. A delivery of letters will be made over the counter between 7 and 8 p.m. Tuesday evening.

Referring to Mr A. H. Herbert's proposed candidature for the Masterton seat, the Pahiatua Herald says:— "It appears to be a distinctly ill-ad-vised proceeding for him to rush in without any encouragement from tho party, and endeavour to unseat, or at least jeopardise the chances of tluv sitting member, who apparently has the backing of the bulk of the electors as well as of the Reform Partv. ,T

At a meeting of the Friendly Societies' Council last evening all arrangements were made for the concert in aid of Miss Taylor's candidature that will take place in the Empire Hall at 8 o'clock on Wednesday night, June 3rd. All lodges are requested to be at Coleman Place and ready in position at 7.30 p.m. Palmerston Band will play the lodges to the Empire Hall. It was unanimously decided to form a procession to tint showgrounds on the same afternoon, headed by the Baud and Carnival Queen candidate, Miss Taylor.

Edward Frederick Lawrence, a master butcher, was charged at Dunediu Police Court yesterday with penalising D. Cameron, a person in his employ, for rendering personal service required by him under the Defence Act by dismissing him. Cameron, in evidence, said he was Lawrence's employee three weeks before going to camp, permission to do so being granted by Lawrence. When witness returned to work he was told he was not wanted as another man was in his place. Defendant's counsel said the real reason for Cameron's dismissal was incompetency, and he was only employed temporarily while one of tin? hands was away. Mr Bartholomew, S.M., said it was certainly a case for inquiry, but lie thought the explanation given by the employer was adequate and an answer to the charge. Defendant never showed any hostility to Cameron attending camp. The ease was dismissed. ■*

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of Court Manawatu was held last evening, and was presided over by C.R. Bro. G. Walker. The Woodwards reported that the sickness in the Court is now normal. It was decided to instruct the delegates to the Friendly Societies Council that no supper bo provided at the card tournaments. It, was decided to hold a social and danco on .Tune 10th in aid of Miss Taylor's candidature. A strong committee was set up to make necessary arrangements, and an orchestra* of six instruments has been secured. Tho sum of £1 was subscribed in the room to buy tickets for Miss Taylor. The following were nominated for office for tho ensuing term: — C.K., Bro. 11. Rolfe; S.C.R., Bro. J. Marshall: P.C.R., Bio. J Aitcheson: Secretary, I'.C.R, Bro. Tortt: S.W., Bro. F. Grace: J.W., Bro. G. H. Gosse; M.S., Bro. F. Rolfe. Tho remaining offices were liey over till next meeting. Tt was decided to take part in the Friendly Societies' procession tomorrow, ■when a eoncert will be held in the Empire Hall in the evening. All members are requested to attend. . ;

A Sydney cable received last night states that butter has advanced four shillings. At the annual meeting of Napier Lireusing Committee yesterday the chairman announced that the Committee had decided that at the next annual meeting the licenses for the Clarendon and Criterion Hotels would not be renewed unless the houses are re-built—Association. RAILWAY NOTICE. Travellers to Wellington are notified that they have Time for Refreshments at DUSTIX'S, opposite southern end entrance to Railway Station, P.N. '' k Bird is Known by its tune, aetf a man by his reputation." J. Fitt, "Watchmaker, Jeweller and Optician, Main street West, claims to have a reputation second to none for fulfilling all requirements. Call and inspect his large assortment of Engagement Bings, Clocks, etc. No trouble to show goods.—Advt.