The Jesuits.

Manawatu Herald, 31 October 1899, Page 2

The Jesuits.

The Society of the Jesuits was founded by Ignatius Loyola in 1534, and they appear to have given anything but satisfaction to the governments of the countries in which branches of the Order became settled. Their life can not have been a happy ore, " move on " seems ever to have been the directions they received, only to be noted on at once and then to return until ordered off once more. Thus we find that France has been at perpetual war with the Jesuits, as in 1594 they were expelled, being readmitted in 1604, but ordered out again in 1784. They however got into France once more as they were again expelled in the year 1831. 1845, and again in 1880 when the Society was dissolved in France by decree. Venice expelled them in 1607, Holland in 1708, Portugal in 1759 and again in 1834, Spain in 1767, and in 1820 and 1835, Belgium in 1818, Russia 1820, Sardinia, Austria, and other States in 1848, Italy and Sicily in iB6O and 1873, and Germany

in consequence of the activity of the order on behalf of the papal supremacy, passed a bill in 1873 for its expulsion from Germany* It may be remarked that Pope Clement XIV in 1773 abolished the order, but it was restored by Pope Pius in 1814. With this catalogue of expulsions before us, both by Roman Catholic and Protestant conntries k is evident that the Jesuits are a power for mischief and Monsi Urban Golher is probably not far wrong in his opinion that they are pulling the strings in the coming disturbance.

Mr Frank Robinson is now shearing at Tunstall.

The Moutoa estate will commence shearing the main flock about the 13th of next month.

Last week Mr John Cameron had the misfortune to lose his two-year old gelding by the Artist, from bot fly, the stomach being fall of them.

In our next issue we shall give an outline of a modem dairy farm in this district, which we think will be of interest to our readers.

Wanganui has been famous for the number of its inhabitants who are related to world-wfde important persons, it will now be also famous for the immense cheek of some of its community, as a meeting of the Wanganui Non-commissioned Officers' Club has been held and a resolution was passed regretting the large proportion of officers killed in action in South Africa, and suggesting that a recommendation should be forwarded to the general in command respectfully asking him to protest against officers unnecessarily exposing themselves when cover is available ! ! !

Messrs Styles & Co. are erecting their flaxmill on the bank of the Manawatu river nearly opposite to the Oroua Bridge, and they hope to get to work in about three weeks time.

Our cricket team hope to play the Levin team « in the Victoria Park on the gth November.

War is supposed to increase the value of our agricultural products as well as coal, but it may have been overlooked that in the north of the colony we have vast deposits of one of the important ingredients in the manufacture of gunpowder — sulphur — which is stated only to be found in limited quantities in one or two parts of the world.

Stratagem is a great point in war and should always be guarded against, as it has been practised from time immemorial, and President Kruger, a student of ancient history should have been well aware oi. The trouble at Mafekin might have been anticipated had more attention been paid to Genesis chapter 14, and 10th verse, and Joshua chapter 8, and 6th and following verses.

Good old Kruger who studies the Old Testament in his hurry to say and do something to destroy the British, ■has devoted much of his time to the Sjrd Psalm, part of which reads as

11 jws : — " As the fire burneth a wood, and as the flame setteth the mountains on fire, so persecute them with thy tempest, and make them afraid of thy storm " — and the explosion of the mines at Mafekin must have suggested to him that evil wishes do come home to roost at times.

Tenders are invited by the Borough Council for forming Purcell-street. Tenders must be sent in by Monday.

Mr John Walls gives notice that all accounts due to him in connection with his bakery business must be arranged for by 10th November.

The s.s. Planet arrived at Gisborne on Sunday, Captain Kemp having puir into that port to eftect some slight repairs and to coal. He experienced a heavy gale. The Planet left Gisborne last night.

On the 9th November the Foxton Brass Band purposes having " a day on the river." A steamer has been engaged and will leave the wharf about 8.30 a.m., and according to the weather will go, either to the beach, or up the river. Hot water and milk will be provided free. The fares are reasonable, and a trip on the water is very enjoyable, and the band deserves all encouragement. Tickets are now obtainable, and early application should be made, so that every arrangement for the comfort of the excursionists can be made.

Mr and Mrs McDermott left this morning by train for a month's holiday. Mr Pratt, from Wellington, is relieving Mr McDermott at the Post Office.

The Bishop of Wellington and Mrs Wallis will pay Foxton a visit next week. The Bishop comes to hold an adult confirmation. We understand the Bishop and Mrs- Wallis will be the guests of the Mayor and Mrs Fraser.

We regret to learn that Mr F. W. Frankland, at one time the actuary of the Government Life Insurance Department in this colony, has just sustained a severe loss in the death of his father, Dr. Frankland, who died in Norway while visiting from England. His father's death has occasioned Mr Frankland to resign a similar position in America, where he held the position of actuary to the New York Life Insurance Company, and he has left for London to wind up his father's affairs. We believe it is Mr Frankland's intention to return to this colony and permanently settle, and probably in Foxton. Mr and Mrs Frankland are expected here in February. The late Dr Frankland had an extensive practice in London, and has left considerable property.