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Manawatu Herald, 6 August 1903, Page 2

At a public meeting at Wanganui a resolution against the proposed Saturday half-holiday was passed. The Czar has abandoned his intention to visit Rome in deference to police apprehensions of what might occur. A man named George D. Leng died in the northern train while on the way to Christchurch Hospital on Monday. He cut or* of his hands with a piece of manuka at Amuri, and bloodpoisoning set in. We are extremely sorry to say that the latest reports to hand in regard to Mr Walter Robinson’s state of health have given cause for grave anxiety not only to his family but also to his numerous friends and acquaintances in and about the township; On Tuesday it was considered that the patient had arrived at such a critical condition that additional medical assistance was required, consequently Dr Stowe was sent for and arrived the same evening. We understand a properly trained nurse is in charge of. 'the sufferer and that everything is being done to alleviate the serious state into which he has lapsed. Everyone who has had the pleasure of the Mr Walter Robinson’s acquaintance, will, we are sure be grately relieved to hear of any improvement, however slight. [Since writing the above we have been informed that Mr Robinson’s condition is more reassuring, and that -he had two hours sleep last night.]

Constable Dick, from Blenheim, is relieving Constable Forster who is off duty ill. On Wednesday next, 12th August, a social and concert in aid of Church funds will take place at All Saints’ Schoolroom. A prohibited person was fined £6 and 2is costs, at Wanganui, for entering hotels. There were three different charges. The monoline type-setting machines in the office of the Stratford Tost are operated by two young ladies who have become expert at the work. Mr C. Pannerman, the well-known Australian cricket, will arrive from Sydney in a few weeks to resume coaching players at Christ’s College, Christchurch. The social and concert given by Messrs W. Bullard and A. Osborne in aid of the Methodist Church was a success. Particulars will be published in our next issue* The football match, New Zealand against the Western Districts, played at Brisbane yesterday resulted in another easy win for the New Zealanders by 29 points to nil. A practical examination of the noncommissioned officers of the Foxton Rifles will be held by Sergt.-Major Peacock this evening. Every noncom* must be in attendance* Mr Diindan, of the Stock Department, was at Foxton yesfterday prosecuting inquiries in connection with the best samples of flax, to be experimented with by the Government. When sentencing a prisoner at Christchurch lately Judge Denniston said it must not be understood that an accused person could obtain probation simply because his offence was a first one* It is reported in Paris that Russia is intriguing to seize an ice-free port on the northern coast of Norway. She is said to be trying to induce the fishermen to appeal for Russian protection against Norwegian administrative action. A critical situation exists in Persia. Owing to agitation by Mohammedian priests, a tribe revolted in the Shiraz district; Three thousand two. hundred of the reforming sect known as Babis, have been expelled from Ispahan, the ancient capital of the country, owing to apprehensions of further trouble* Further serious embezzlements of Municipal Opera House moneys in Wanganui have been discovered," and the Mayor has written to the Audit Department to send up aa officer to investigate. During the- financial year ended March last a third of the total takings are unaccounted' for. Instead of there being a profit of £166, as reported, on the year’s working, after paying interest 'on sinking fund and all expenses, there should have been a profit of something like £4OO, thus demonstrating that the Municipal Opera House is a good paying concern. The ex-manager, Priestly, stands committed for trial on several charges of defalcation amounting to between £3OO and £4OO.