Manawatu Herald TUESDAY, AUG. 13. 1895. The Criminal Code Act Amendment Bill.

Manawatu Herald, 13 August 1895, Page 2

Manawatu Herald TUESDAY, AUG. 13. 1895. The Criminal Code Act Amendment Bill.

The Premier is annoyed at the Legislative Council throwing out the clause by which the "Age of consent " was increased from 15 years to 16 years. As sixteen is the age now adopted in England it would perhaps have been best if we, such a progressive colony, had managed to come np in line. In connection with this subject the Women's League of Otago seems to have become energetic over the beam in the action of the Legislative Council but still ivmain dormant over the mots of one greater evil. Thus they telegraphed the Premier : — " Th«Hmi. i h<' Premier, Wellington.— Thanks for efforts re Criminal Code. How astonishing that the people's will, unanimously expressed in the representative House, should be frustrated by the nominated Chamber. It is worse than cowardly that men will rather save bad sons and worse fathers from punishment for their villaiuLs ihan probecfc Wtak and innocent °hU frim p-rmanent disgrace and dishonour. — M.uion Hit ton, Dunedin."

We might say how astonishing it is to find women who will study and move in this matter of protection of young females are quiescent over the

law that permits a girl of twelve to become a wife 1 Some of the energy possessed by this League might be directed to this alteration of the law. If> as the law supposes, no girl understands her responsibilities until she has reached the age of 15 years, at 12 years of age she mast be held still more ignorant of them* yet, by law, if her parents possess such a wretched de.si'e, she can be forced to marry. We write plainly on this subject, as it is not only legal and possible, but has been done-, and for the pood of the people it phuuiu be forbidden. We are in favour of young females receiving every protection, but we hold that having got the "age of consent" to 15 years the extra year might be hHd in abeyance until the marriagp law ha* been brought, up to the same level. VVe commend this point to ail Women's Leagues.

Late on Saturday night, in fact it was half an hour after midnight, the jury in the case of the Masterton murder found the accused A. J Soniervilie riot giii'ty on the ground df insanity. The Court ordered tlie prisoner to be kept in strict confinement until the Colonial Secretary's pleasure is known.

We are glad to learn that the Messrs Dudson will start working their " Weka " hemp mill next Monday.

The vacant portfolio is a matter of much moment to some of our representatives, that is to say as to who is to get it. During the discussion on the three per centi loan Mr Pirani interrupted Mi' Bell, who retorted " I know all about the honourable member for Palmerston and the portfolio and so fdrth. The honourable gentleman has a little changed in tone since he had the bundle of carrots thrust under his nose."

Messrs Dudson Bros, invite tenders for the supply of 200 cords of firewood for their Weka hemp mill.

On Saturday next a team from Paiaka will play the return match with the local club on the racecourse. The team to represent Foxton will be picked from the fo'lowing : — Shadbolt, O. Robinson, Liddell, Denilar, Armstrong, Cook, P. and H. Williams, F. Young, Savell, O'LougliUn, G. Chuck, P; Allen, L. Cole, Lyalli t'onipkins, Ay Symons and F\ Thynne. Any of the above unable to play are requested to inform the secretary at once.

The K.Z. Times says the financial questions in connection Avitli the Local Government Bill have been disposed of and the Bill is to be circulated on Wednesday or Thursday.

Tho Post states that "the Premier, Colonial Treo,surer, awl Minister for Lands left the House during the very free criticism by Mr G. W. ltnssell on Friday." Evidently Mr Russell's chances for the vacant portfolio are bad.

The Rev. Mr Bavnett is doing all he can to assist the successful rendering of the cantata "/Under the Pa'm3." !The whole musical ability of the district ha 3 been enlisted, and Mr Barnett has been fortunate enough to secure the services of Mr England as organist. Tickets ar ■ now available and should he readily purchased us lovers of music will more than obtain full value for their out ay.

Messrs Abraham and Wiliams hold .i stock sale at Palmerston on Thursday.

The Manawatu Racing Club has fixed Mr Mi'es, their secretary's salary at £100 a year.

All Friday was occupied in the enntiriuation of the Finan.cia' Debate in the Souse. The reports are not interesting, being merely the strong assertion by either side that each is wrong. The matter cou'.d have been more quickly and more reliably determined by letting the issues go before the Public Accounts Committee, which s lititfever tho Government have not thought it worth while to call together yet.

Once more we urge upon our readers to remember the tea and concert at the Public Hail on this evening. Tea will be ready at 6.30. As the funds ai'e foi' the benefit of All Saints' Church fund we trust a goodly gathering may be recorded.

The memorial to the Minister of Public Works is being signed most readily. Mr Gowev got over eighty signatures to it in Levin in less ihan a coup eof dayß. In town everybody nas signed it.

As was to be expected the Manawatu Standard dubs the Levin-Greatford railway a useless work — " the proposal is one which can hardly be viewed seriously— no valid argument can be used in its favour"— and so on. The richest part of the joke is for a paper, published in Palmerston, which has been singularly unfortunate, to put it in a mild manner, with any company formed in that town desiring "to prevent discredit being brought upon the district, to unhesitatingly declare the scheme to be one of the most condemnatory ever placed before the New Z< aland public."— That it is never too late to mend is again exemplified.

So very Scotch don't you know. Glasgow, which owns its street trams, prints Scripture texts on the cheap tickets for workmen.

Most, satisfactory. It is said eggs contain everything that is necessary to support human life, in the proper proportions, and in pa'atable form. So when fowls lay and eggs are obtainable the world goes right. The worry comes in when the man cannot contain the egg, owing to the egg not being there.

The breeches worn during the reign of Francis I were often two and one-half yards in circumference and stuffed with bran or sawdust. The custom was probably adopt' d to prevent any misconception as to who wore these masculine clothes.

Frozen milk is now imported into England from Holland and Sweden in rapid.y increasing quantities.

The shipment by the Rimutaka which was spoi t consisted of 35 cases fruit from Fei ding, forwarded by th ■ Department of Agricu ture. The local agents of the steamer informed he Departinen that no cool storage space was available, and the fruit was simply packed and sent as ordinary cargo.

Says the FeiMing Star:— The Rev. Father Patterson has been engaged for the last few days in painting and decorating the altar in St. Bridget's Church. The designs are very handsome, and the arti>t has accomplished his work in perfect t iste and with exquisite skill.

The snow on some parts of the Waimarino country was last week 15 feet daep, and the roads were quite impassable at several points

Mails for Continent of E iropa aid United Kingdom via Brindisi (due n London 2nd October), close at We lington per Wakatipu on Thursday, loth inst., and per Manapouri same date at 2.20 p.m. This mail will close at Foxton on Wednesday, 14th in»t., at 8 p.m.

A lock of wool, from a merino eWd which had escaped shearing for 5 years has been left at the Oamaru Mail office. The staple is 23 inches long and of a fairly fine quality.

Certainly the most effective medicine in the world is Sanders aud Son's Eucalypti Extract, 'lest its eminently powerful effect in Coughs* Colds, Influenza ; the relief instantaneous: In serious cases and ac • Jetits of all kinds, be they wounds, burns, scaldings, bruises, sprains, it is the safest remedy — no swellings— no inflammation. Like surprising effects produced in Croup, Diphtheria, Bronchitis, Inflammation of the Lungs, Swellings, (fee, Diarrhoea, Dysentery, Disease of the Kidneys and Urinary Organs. In use at all hospitals and medical clinics ; patfonised by His Majesty the King of Italy ; crowned with medal and diploma at International Inhibition, Amsterdam. Trust in this approved article and eject all others. — [advt.] Particular aUf-ntion has been paid this year to the requirements 01 country (iuStoraer?, and the result is to be seen in the immense and varied stock of calicoes, shirtings, flannels, flannellettes, strong wearing dress materials, men's and boys 1 clothing, &c. The choice in each department is almost unlimited; as may be imagined, when it is stated that of flannelette alone, over 60,000 yards have this season been imported at Te Aro House, Wellington. A specially organised department has been established to deal with country orders. Patterns of any materials in stock will be forwarded to any address post fiee. Country residents are invited to write for prices, or any information regarding goods wanted. It is confidently asserted that nowherp can such a wide selection, or such sterling value be obtained, as at Te Aro House, Wellington.— AdVT.

One of the sights of Wellington, at any time is undoubtedly (he magnificent establishment known a3 Te Aro House, and now that every department within its walls is filled to overflowing, with a bewildering variety of the season's noveltips in millinety, mantles, dresses, etc., it is more than ever a pleasure and profit to visit the wholesale family drapery warehouse, Te Aro House.