Manawatu Herald. [Established Aug. 27, 1878.] SATURDAY, FEB. 13, 1904.

Manawatu Herald, 13 February 1904, Page 2

Manawatu Herald. [Established Aug. 27, 1878.] SATURDAY, FEB. 13, 1904.

We understand the Defence Department have decided that there will be no Easter encampment for the volunteers throughout New Zealand this year. The Wanganui Education Board has received notification from the Department that its building grant for the present year will be £4200, instead of £2999, as was recommended by the Education Committee of last session. It has been arranged that the Governor shall pay a visit to Urewera Country and bid farewell to the natives at a great gathering to be held at Rantok on March the 15th. His Excellency will travel vja Waikaremoana, riding overland, and will afterwards take a steamer at Whakatane for Auckland.

Reporting on two “incurable” cases which he has had under his Charge for some lime at Feilding, Dr Monckton informed the Hospital Board that the girl who was suffering from tuberculosis was steadily mastering her complaint and her weight had gone up to seven stone. In the case of the man suffering from skin disease, his treatment also had been successful, orj apparently so, and both patients should be grateful to the board.

After twenty years continuous service, Mr Thomas Norton, roadman in the employ of the ManawatU County Council, in the Motoa riding, has resigned. The overseer said Norton intended to apply for an old age pension. The chairman remarked that he had been a good servant and he thought some recognition of his work was due from the Council. Mr Norton is reputed to be a member of the 57th regiment and he was also employed for some years on the surveying staff of the late Mr J. T. Stewart, Government surveyor, in the Foxton district.

A splendid geyser broke out at Tokaflnu on Saturday morning, after lying dormant for over 30 years, sending a large volpme of water over 50ft high. Pohutu geyser, at Whakarewarewa, near Rotorua, has been particularly active for the past seven or eight days. During the month of January Waimangu geyser played on 32 days, the largest eruption taldng place on the Bth, when the material was shot to a height of 1300 ft. There were many shots of 800 ft, 700 ft, and 600 ft during the month, and the geyser performed for many hours at a stretch during many days. At the Palmerston Supreme Court yesterday John William Collins, found guilty of an assault causing actual bodily harm to Thos. Cameron, at Foxton, on January 32nd, was brought before the Court for sentence. In imposing sentence his Honour said he was satisfied the assault was the outcome of drunkenness, and inflicted a sentence of two months’ imprisonment as an indication that jmung men, ot his class, must refrain from drink on a racecourse, or if they took it and quarrelled were liable to punishment. Prisoner thanked his Honour and was removed from the dock.

Dr Zoeger von Manteuffel, of the University of Dorpat, one of thq most skilful practitioners in Russia, has just performed an operation which probably stands alone in the annals of surgery. A few days ago a young girl was brought to him who had been accidentally shot with a revolver, the bullet penetrating the heart. Dr Manteuffel chloroformed her, and then cut open the breast laying bare the throbbing heart. The ball had lodged in the wall of the organ, happily without injuring any of the cavities. The surgeon grasped the heart, and with a slight pressure of both thumbs removed the bullet causing only a few drops of blood to flow. The wound was then sewn up and a few days later the girl was dis charged completely well. The steamer Fingal, while on her way to Oban recently, was at a point between the Island' of Coll and the little harbour of Kilchoan, in Ardnamurchan, when the man at the wheel saw a bottle-nosed whale coming at full speed towards the vessel. He attached no importance to the fact, and was accord ingly greatly suprised when the whale struck the steamer with tremendous force, fair on the quarter. The engineer, who was at his breakfast at the time, rushed on deck to see what was (he matter, and the passengers did the same. They were reassured on learning the nature of the occurrence. The whale was not seen again, and is supposed to have been killed by (he violence of the shock, which made the steamer quiver from stem to stern.

Holders of New Zealand Government 4 per cent debentures, payable on April ist and May ist, 1904 are notified that the Government is prepared to renew such debentures for a further period—namely, to May ist 1909— at the same rate of 4 per centum per annum, convertible at the option of the holder, at anytime within two years after the date of issue, into 3 per cent inscribed stock at the rate of £lO6 of stock for every £IOO debenture. Holders desiring to renew are to lodge their debentures at least one month before the due date with the Sydney or Melbourne branch of the Bank of New Zealand, or at the Treasury at Wellington, and fresh debentures, having the currency extended as above, will be issued to replace those falling due on the dates mentioned. A commission of ten shillings per cent, will be paid to licensed brokers upon the amount of debentures they forward to the Bank of New Zealand for renewal. Debentures which are not to be renewed must be lodged for examination at least three days ef ore due date. ‘

An experienced flax-cutter is wanted on the Makerua Estate.

Entries for Messrs Abraham and Williams’ annual sheep fair at Palmerston on the 18th inst. are advertised. Some fine tomatoes were sent to us yesterday. There were eight different varieties, and the whole comprised a nice collection. They were grown by Mr T. Haywood, and each sample was an excellent proof ot what can be produced in Foxton. Mr M. Perreau has an advertisement referring to the opening of new refreshment rooms in Austin’s Buildings. Hot pies can be had every evening, and the rooms have been fitted up very comfortably for the reception of visitors.

Mrs Hamer’s genuine bargain sale commenced at the Economic to-day. An opportunity such as this to secure bargains does not present itself every day, and as the quality of the goods is unquestioned, this chance to secure bargains should be readily taken advantage of.

We would remind our readers of the sale to commence on Monday, at G. H. Stiles, when very great reductions will be'offered on all goods. Now is the time for housewives to lay in a stock of plain goods, even if not tempted to buy seasonable lines. The prices of cottons are going up steadily, but for the next two weeks these goods can be had at very much off old prices. Mr Isitt, Ssmetary of the N.Z. Alliance found audience fit though few in the Good Templar Hall on Thursday evening. The counter attraction of the theatrical company in the Public Hall was too strong for the multitude, but the Good Templars and friends of the temperance cause who heard Mr Isitt’s address enjoyed unmistakably a rare treat. His visit will do good and bear fruit in good season. The Rev. Mr Harris occupied the chair.

Messrs Langley Bros, have secured {he catering for the Egmont races, to be held on Wednesday and Thursday next. This weli-knOWa firm have fil§9 been offered the catering for the Wellington meeting. During the six years that Langley Bros, have been providing for the wants of the inner man at race meetings, shows, dances, etc., not a single complaint has been raised against the bill-of-fare provided or the manner In which it has been served. A creditable record, indeed, of which they might well feel proud, A garden party and sale of work in connection with All Saints’ Church will be held at the vicarage, Avenue Road, on Tuesday afternoon next, commencing at 2.30 o’clock. Admission will be is, which will include refreshments. and children will be admitted fo*d. Competitions, etc., will be held, so that those who attend may spend a pleasant afternoon. It has also been decided to provide refreshments of a substantial nature for gentlemen between the hours of 6 and 7 p.m. which it is hoped will be sufficient inducement to attract a large number.

A meeting of the Foxton School Committee was held on Wednesday evening at the Schoolhouse, when there were present—The chairman (Mr A. D. Clemett), Rev. H. F. Wilson, F. E. Jenks, If. Austin, H. Brad cock, T, Betty and the secretary (S. H. Baker.) The minutes of the pre vious meeting were read and confirmed. Several small accounts were passed for payment. The Band Contest Committee at Palmerston wrote asking that the school children be allowed a holiday on Thursday to witness the Grand Quickstep Competition. It was decided to take no action with regard to the request, beyond granting scholars permission who so desired leave for the day. The chairman reported a vacancy on the Board, caused by the resignation of Mr Haselden, and after some discussion it was decided to nominate Mr Job Vile for the seat, as it was thought this end of the district was not sufficiently represented on the Board. Two complaints were put in for undue severity in thrashing at the school, but the committee after going thoroughly into the matter, found the charges could not be substantiated, and they were accordingly dismissed.