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Pahiatua Herald, Volume VI, Issue 709, 14 October 1898, Page 3

A bank clerk named William James Baillie shot himself at Waitara on Thursday morning. The name of the deceased, who belonged to the South Island, was brought up in connection with the recent divorce proceedings— Jensen v. Jensen —in the Supreme Court.

Our Newman correspondent writes : The weather has broken at last, but not before considerable damage has been done to the gardens. What the wind did not destroy, the two frosts last week finished ; it had played havoc again with the fruit trees, which were looking splendid. Grass round here is pretty plentiful considering the time of year, and one or two paddocks which have been shut up for hay are waving already. The Pahiatua Brass Band will play» weather permitting, at the Trocadero next Sunday afternoon commencing at 2.80. The following is the programme to be submitted : —March “ Happy-go-lucky,” (\V r m. Seddon) ; selection, “ Gems of Scotia,” (H. Bound) ; waltz, “ Fairest of the Fair,” (H. Bound) ; selection, “Gems of Modern Melody,” (H. Bound); selection, “ The Bohemian Girl,” (Balfe;; waltz, “ Lotosblume,” (H. V. Keller); March contest, “ The Challenge,” (W. Calvert) ; Overture, “ Bays of Gold,” (E. Villiers) ; “ God save the Queen.” A collection will be taken up for the instrument fund. The Salvation Army limelight service at Mangatainoka last evening was well attended and highly appreciated. The young folk were delighted with the

“ Elephant’s rovenge ” and “ Bob the Fireman ” got a cheer for his bravery. The views of the Arctic expedition were exceptionally good. Mr Turner, the operator, has over 300 slides to select from, boih amusing and instructive. To-night and to-morrow night the services will be held in the Pahiatua barracks. The services are advertised in another column. Everybody should attend for ihe time will be well spent. Visits will be paid to Haraua on Monday, Hukanui on Tuesday, andEketahuna on Wednesday of next week. News from Samoa per Hauroto, states the German warship Bussard has arrived off Apia from Jaluit, Marshall Islands, bringing Mataafa and other chiefs, who were exiled from Samoa in 1893. Mataafa was welcomed back to his country by the Consular Board, treaty officials, and others. He made a formal promise to remain loyal to the Government of Samoa. Mataafa made a formal declaration in the presence of the Consuls, treaty officials and officers of the Bussard, Porpoise and Ringdove not to engage in any hostile action against Malietoa’s successor when chosen, or allow his relatives or adherents to do so In view of the agitation now afoot concerning the issue of a N.Z. Cross to Mr Harry Wrigg, ot Auckland, the following extract from Colonel Penton’s annual report will be of interest: “ The issue of New Zealand war medals and decorations should be stopped. During the patt 30 years all the old soldiers who have earned the rewards should have had their claims satisfied. One of the conditions for the bestowing of the New Zealand Cross is that a man should have been recommended for it by his commanding officer at the time the act of bravery was performeit. This decoration represents to the colonial forces what the Victoria Cross does to the Imperial troops—the highest possible military decoration ; and every care should be taken to safeguard the bestowal of such a high military honor.” Tomato plants Is per dozen at the “ Premier ” Nurseries. * Of the three hundred novelties in Ladies’ Hats now being shown at Mackinlay and Co.’s no two are alike.* Tomato plants carefully packed and posted to any address, Is fid per dozen, 108 per 100, at Horton’s “ Premier ” Nurseries. 5 "