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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 3560, 15 August 1905, Page 2

Nelson Moateand Co., the wellknown tea-merchants, have a replace advertisement in this issue. The Library Committee will meet on September 3rd to decide on a re-arrangement of books in the library. A new “ drink cure ” by t,he Norayl treatment is being attended with considerable success in a London institution. In another column Mr. 0. Gardner announces that he will contest the Manawatu seat at the forthcoming general elections. A meeting of the Rifle Club is called for Thursday evening, at Laing’s Hotel, to discuss arrangements for cup and trophy competitions.

Messrs Wyatt Olark and Co., auctioneers, have secured premises in Speirs’ Buildings, and are reopening business as auctioneers and general agents to-morrow. An interesting lecture is to be given in the Primitive Methodist Sunday Schoolroom on Thursday evening, when Rev. J. Olphert will show a series of fine views from the thermal wonderland and briefly describe each.

One of Messrs. Hatrick and Co’s river steamers was sunk in the Upper Wanganui River through striking on a boulder eight miles below Taumarunui. The passengers were get ashore, and subsequently an oil launch was secured to bring them down to Pipiriki.

The Sunbeam Coon Party are at present the main topic of conversation, and we have it on good authority that the entertainment will rank above the ordinary amateur minstrel show. Both the party and their songs have been specially selected, and those engaged have been rehearsing hard to make the affair a success. Prior to the entertainment, the Band will contribute selections outside the Hall, and, given a fine night, the funds of the musical institution should be added to considerably. Mrs F. Walls acts as musical directress and accompanist for the troupe, whilst Mr Arqhie McMinn (Palmerston North) will play the opening overture. The Dannevirke “ Advocate,” in commenting upon Mr Frankland’s retirement from the contest for the Manawatu seat, says:— 1 ‘ His address to the electors at Foxton was miles above the level of such utterances, and we can only regret that the way is not open for a gentleman of such wide experience and knowledge to enter New Zealand politics. However, Mr Frankland has acted unselfishly, and we trust that on some uture occasion he may be induced to again become a candidate. Men of Mr Frankland's stamp are sadly wanted] in thel politics of the country at the present time.”

ThejFoxton Rifle Cadet corps will parade (in uniform) at 7.30 tliis evening for inspection at the Public Hall. A good muster is looked for, as the Government staff officer will be present;

Cr. Austin last night suggested that a few loads of river shingle, should be tried for blinding on some of the metalled streets. Owing to want of funds life suggestion was not entertained. The inquiry into the ‘ ! Fisher charges ” is supposed to be in progress this week before the Auditor and , Comptroller the gdntkniad deputed td sift the mystery. Nothing is divulged to the press, and the public are consequently forced to await the conckisio’ii df the inquiry; when the result will be announced. The three civil servants whose affidavits were contained in the sealed packet produced in the House last week are now announced to be prepared td give ( their testimony, whether they' be graiited ah indemnity or not. The news cabled last week of the death of Joe Mullett, one of the “Irish Invincibles,” recalls to mind an institution not perhaps farnllkr to many readers. hue “ Invincibles,” comprised a secret society formed in Dublin in 1881, to 11 make! history ’ ’ by killing tyrants. Each member was bound to obey orders under penalty, of death. The life of Judge Lawson was attempted by some, and on May 6tb, 1882, Ford Frederick Cavendish and Me Burke vYere murdered. It is stated that early in 1883 there were 250 “ Invincibles” in Great Britain and Ireland. '