Manawatu Herald. THURSDAY, MAY 22, 1902. The Coronation.

Manawatu Herald, 22 May 1902, Page 2

Manawatu Herald. THURSDAY, MAY 22, 1902. The Coronation.

The public meeting on Monday night was remarkable for unanamity if not for enthusiasm. The Committee that were appointed evidently met with the approval of the meeting and they will thus be encouraged to do their best possible. Like all public functions, money is the test of all, but we shall be extremely surprised if sufficient is not freely subscribed. From the remarks made at the meeting it is evident that the Committee will be guided by the desire to give pleasure to all and to provide' attractions which we hope will be sufficient to induce many to visit us.

It is well to have a satisfactory start and the Committee have to wait to see the result of the canvass, which will be known after the end of the month. The more money the better display there will be, but the rough outline of the desired programme is that on the morning of the Coronation our Volunteers will parade, accompanied by the band, and march through, the principal streets, and then fire a feudejoie ; then. a church parade, and in the afternoon games for adults and children and a free afternoon tea to the children ; in the evening an instrumental promenade concert, with town illuminations. With regard to the latter there is a suggestion that competition would be created by a substantial prize being offered for the beat scheme of illumination. On the following night there will be a dance in the Hall, and on the night following a dance for children in the same place. The design is rather ambitious but by pulling together it can be obtained, and with minor alterations and additions the programme seems to have met with public approval. What the public can do to help is by giving their mite freely to the canvassers. We elsewhere ask for suggestions as an aid to the committee.

Since the commencement of the OldAge Pensions to September of last year there have been about 740 claims dealt with in Wellington alone. A firm at the Cape, writing to the Department of Agriculture, states that New Zealand poultry sent to South Africa is of better quality and better packed than that received there from any other part of the world. A remarkable patient was produced at a German conference on the treatment of bullet wounds (says the Berlin correspondent of the London Morning Post). A young man, in attempting suicide, shot himself with a small calibre gun. The bullet penetrated the heart, but the wound healed quickly. Subsequently, by means of the Rontgen rays, the bullet was discovered in the right ventricle of the heart bouncing with each beat. With the lapse of time it became encased, and it now moves rhythmically with the heart without causing the slightest inconvenience to the patient. The House of Commons has adjourned till the *6th May, and the House of Lords to the and June, for the Whitsuntide races.

The Standard says On Saturday evening last a number of settlers at Orona Bridge met to present Mr H. Lyall, schoolmaster, with a watch and chain on the occasion of his jnarriago. Songs and recitations were given by many present and altogether a most enjoyable evening was spent.

Mr Peter Bartholomew of Levin has stated that about 21 years ago Messrs Bailey Brothers and himself were the first that shipped white pine to Australia. The first of the series of dances organised by Mrs W. Cook was held on Tuesday evening at the Public Hall, and was pronounced a success. There was a large attendance, including several visitors. Ping-pong and cards were also part of the evening’s entertainment, and were much enjoyed by enthusiasts in these games. The supper provided by the ladies was appreciated. Music was supplied by Mrs Cook (piano), ably assisted by Mr Ennis (cornet.) Messrs Bridge and Andrews’s representative will visit Otaki on the 4th June, Foxton on the sth, and Levin on the 6th. We are asked to mention that owing to business in Wellington Mr Ellis cannot stay longer than the morning on Thursday and patients are therefore requested to call early. .

A Magistrate in explaining the Old Age Pension Act before a Committee of the House, and referring to the off repeated excuse for omitting an an essential answer to a question put to an applicant, remarked of course, we must allow that there is some desire to obtain a pension on the part of people who are not strictly entilled to it, and if there is any apparent way of avoiding an awkward question they take it.

The explanation of the discrepances in age given by applicants for pension is that probably they were 65when applying but that they misstated their age either when emigrating or when they got married. The regulations in the immigration days assisted no one who was over forty years ot age. Repentance- comes earlier than was expected. Mr Chamberlain, in a speech at Birmingham, referring to foreign commercial policy and competition, and new conditions arising from the creation of trusts, strongly urged the duty of seizing the opportunities for closer union offered colonies. Mr Seddon was given a cordial reception at Mantzbuig. A firm in Napier has received advices that potatoes are fetching £ib a ton at the Cape. The ruling price in Napier is £4 per ton, A West Coast paper estimates that the purse to be presented to Mr Seddon on his return to New Zealand will amount to £3OOO.

Again and again, and even once more. At the opening of the Rikiorangi bridge Mr Davies is reported to have again repeated that in his opinion the present Government has done more for the settlers in that district than any of its predecessors. The Acting Premier has received the following cablegram from the Right Hon. Mr Seddon “ Stayed with the Governor of Maritzburg last night. Travelling throughout interest ing country. Just seen spot where Lient. Roberts fell. Visited his grave and those of many others. Am receiving warm welcome all through.” In his Birmingham speech Mr Chamberlain said the Empire was attacked on all sides, and it was imperative to cultivate close internal relations. “ If,” he said, “ through adherence to economic pedantry and and old shibboleths we lose the opportunity of closer union with the colonies by seizing every chance of keeping trade in British hands, we deserve the disasters which will inevitably follow.” Colonel Newall addressed the Napier battalion the other day said he was particularly pleased to see such a large muster of the cadets, and at the capital way in which they went through their drill. The formation of these corps was a step in the right direction, and they formed a very valuable reserve, from, which, as the older volunteers dropped out, the present companies would be abb to obtain drilled men to take their places. A speaker at the opening of the bridge at Rikiorangi stated that, freely interpreted, the name meant ‘ Heaven’s Gate.’ At the luncheon subsequently,, the Hon. T. Y. Duncan said he not only felt delighted to haye been'allowed to enter ‘ Heaven’s Gate,’ but to have beau given a key which would .admit him' at any time ; was ani.iact of thoughtfulness on the part qf the • inhabitants which merited his" warmest gratitude. This sally was received with great laughter.—Times.

The Commissioner of Crown Lands gives notice that the ballots for sections in the Horowhenua Block will be held in the hall at Weraroa oh the 28th instant. Section 6j. Block VI, Waiopehu, will also be balloted for. Messrs Langley Bros, have secured the catering for the Foresters’ Ball on Wednesday next, so that satisfaction is guaranteed in this part of the arrangements, The committee have also received a large number of favorable replies to invitations sent out, so that a big muster is assured. Tickets should be procured at once. Elsewhere Mrs C. Davis, the widow of Mr Davis who was drowned at the wharf, thanks many personally and also the residents of Foxton for their help and sympathy. The many friends of Miss O’Brien will be pleased to learn of the appreciation of her at Wanganui. The Board has increased her salary to £173 a year with £35 house allowance. All will be glad to hear of her good fortune. SANDER and SONS EUCALPYTI EX TRACT. According to reports, of a great number of physicians of the Lightest professional standing, there are offered Eucalpyti Ex tracts which possess no curative qualities. In protection of the world wide fame of Sanders and Sons preparation we publish a few abstracts from these reports, which

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