Manawatu Herald. SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 1900.

Manawatu Herald, 17 March 1900, Page 2

Manawatu Herald. SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 1900.

We notice that Mr Hamer is desirous to see the unhoused residents of the district provided for, and is converting a building at the back of his residence into a four-roomed cottage. Mr John Collins has the work in hand.

TheN.Z. Illustrated Magazine makes the announcement that the yearly subscription is now reduced to eight shillings and sixpence, post free. We think the proprietors have acted wisely as the colonial magazine has many outside competitors. The March number is a very good one and should be read.

Mr P. Hennessy purposes removing from his present residence to the one he owns in Clyde street, so as to be nearer to his large business. Preparatory to moving he is having a good size addition made to it, Mr Liddell carrying out the work.

Dr Rockstrow paid Foxton another visit on Wednesday, and made proposals to the owner of a suitable house, for a lease. The matter has not yet been definitely settled.

There was very little business transacted at the Court on Thursday, the S.M. not putting in an appearance till 2 o'clock. In the morning the Justices dealt with a few criminal cases for drunkenness. Most of the afternoon was taken up with hearing an application for a prohibition order made by a son against his father, which was not granted, and by applicants for renewal of pensions.

Messrs Woollass, Jenks, and T. Westwood are amongst the candidates for the Licensing Committee,

Those in receipt of Old Age Pensions would do well to take to heart the warning issued by the Stipendiary Magistrate on Thursday. He leniently dealt with the application for a prohibition order, as the person against whom it was sought was in receipt of an old age pension. The Magistrate said that if a prohibition order was granted the pension would be cancelled. It is well that some who are in receipt of this pension would remember that it is not given to enable refreshers to be periodically obtained.

Many business changes in this town are pending, Mr W. Fraser has sold his bakery, business to Mr H. A. Wunsch, who will conduct the business on the same lines as his predecessor. Mr Pringle has closed his saddlery business, and it is said one of our grocers has sold out.

tir Joe Tos wants 100 cords of firewood cut at the Crown mill. Good prices are offered.

The Commissioner of Crown Lands notifies that the Aorangi Settlement will be open for application on the Lease in Perpetuity System on Thurstiav, sth April.

It is understood that no officers v.-'ll be appointed to the Fifth Contingent. One officer will accompany each Comoany to South Africa, where the Imperial authorities will officer the Comoanies. The Ronghriders' Committee at Wellington has £5530 in hand, which is short of what is required to cover all expenses, including some extra horses. A complaint has been made of the horsemanship of the Westport members.

Silverleys cheese" has won a reputation for excellence wherever it has become known, and Mr J. Skerman, of Silverleys, near Palmerston, has just received another tribute to its quality. Mr J. M. Johnston, agent for the N.Z. Loan and Mercantile, has just informed Mr Skerman that he has received cable advice that the average orice realised for the Silverleys cheese per Delphic was 62s per cwt the highest price quoted this season on the London market. It is also the highest price for many years.

The residence of Mrs j. Prisk at Sandon was completely destroyed by fire on Tuesday morning. It is stated that the occupants were outside washing when the fire occurred and the flames had obtained a thorough hold of the building before they were observed. A number of willing assistants managed to save a quantity of the furniture, but Mrs Prisk's loss is supposed to be heavy. It is believed there is some insurance on the building, which contained ten rooms. — Advocate.

The Returning Officer advertises the names of the Candidates nominated for the Licensing Committee of the Mana watu District. There are ten candidates, apparently half of whom are total abstainers. The poll will be taken on Thursday. The names of scrutineers must be sent to the Re turning Officer not later than Monday next. Though the names have to be sent to the Returning Officer scru tineers will understand that official does not appoint them or pay them.

The New Zealand Associations' polo tournament will commence at Stortford Lodge. Hastings, on Tuesday, 20th inst. There will be two matches played every afternoon and the finals got off on the Monday following. Th Christchnrch, Wellington, Ormia, Te Arai, Rangitikei, and Tologa clubs will compete.

We arc pleased to notice that the Wellington Education Board have decided that the tie between Mr |'»h'; Thomas Marryat Hornsby and Mr Jonn Kebbell, in favor of the latter.

Miss Lorraine Tansley, th a o: 7 tralto singer of the late Payne Fam'lv. who has been seriously ill at Mcl bourne, is just becoming convalescent. "Table Talk says:— -Miss Lorraine Tansle)''s fine voice and artistic singing were a tower of strength to the company, in which her sister waaccompanist, and she is likely to make a name for herself among Australian singers. The Payne Family, who left South Africa just before the war clone* burst, say that they found the Boers p music-loving people, and that bell ringing was especially popular in Transtowns.

At yesterday's court, before Messrs Rhodes and Fraser, J's.P., John Mac donald for being drunk was fined s=. A first offender whs convicted and discharged for a similar offence. Pattie Ryan, Arthur Birchley and James Lee were charged with the theft of -20s from the persnn of Charles Peterson, and were convicted and fined 20s each, costs gs, or 14 days' imprisonment.

According to the Bruce Herald rabbits still continue to pour infn thf freezing works from Lawrence, Waitahnna, and Milton districts, at the rate of from ten to eleven trucks per day.