Manawatu Herald. TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 1906.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 3620, 6 March 1906, Page 2

Manawatu Herald. TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 1906.

A special coach will leave Johnston’s stables at 9 o’clock on Friday morning for the Shannon races.

The Foxton School Committee meet at the Borough Council Chambers tomorrow evening for ordinary business. Levin have recently formed a dramatic company and intend to include Foxton in their tour at no distant date. There is a likelihood of a cricket match being played here next Saturday between the Foxton players and a team from Levin.

An addition is made in to-day’s advertisement of Fred. Shadbolt’s sale on Friday next. The thoroughbred Clydesdale stallion Gold Mine is to be put up. The annual general meeting of the Foxton Literary and Debating Society takes place at Mr Moore’s office on Thursday evening next. For failing to produce his books to a Departmental antborty, Mr Lissa* man was fined £2 and 253 costs at Palmerston Court yesterday.

The tender of J. Trevor and Son, Ltd., at £14,120, was yesterday accepted for the erect! >u of the now Palmerston Trand Hotel (which is to take the place ■f the Provincial). The sections adverised bv Mr J, Hillary for salt in them columns, arc going off readily. As there are only a limbed number left th 'se in want of reallv pood building sites had better lose no time in interviewing Mr Hillary. Our representative was one of a party that was shown over Mr Tom Nye’s orchard on Sund last. The party can vouch for the excellent flavour of Mr Nye’s fruits, which are in abundance. His grape vinery is a fine sight, and much of the delicate fruit is still for sale. Mr Nyc grows an apple on his property of enormous size, which he should exhibit at next Palmerston Show.

A good story is told of the ghostscare. A familiar and popular old gent was going home the other evening

when he was affronted by “ Phosphorous Jack,” and having only one form of weapon with him—a bottle of beer, —he let drive at “Jack.” .The latter caught the bottle and made off in the opposite direction, evidently satisfied with his venture.

A local wag, who is reported to be not a strict follower of God’s Holy book, brought the ghost yarns to a stop when he related his experience recently. He happened to be going home late the other evening, and when in the vicinity of the windmill, he noticed “Jack.” Calmly walking up to the latter to grab and administer a severe flogging to the lunatic, imagine his surprise when “ Jack ” sprang right over the top of the windmill, and was lost to yiew. Next, please I The local school will be well represented at the Manawatn Pub'ic Scho ds Sports Championship meeting which is to be held in Palmerston tomorrow. Altogether, the entries from the school total about 65, including a squad of cadets under Col.-Sergt. P. Overend, and a tug-of-war te.un of eight. For the athletic events, the schools will be reoresented by the best runners and jumpers, and some first prizes should find Iheir waytoFoxton. In the 100 yards championship of Manawatn under 15. Ronald Bright and W. Neville will represent the school, while in the 880 yards championship P. Coley, R. Bright, W. Hennessy and W. Neville will endeavour to gain the gold medal and the honour of being champion boy half-miler in the Manawatn. The boys have been taking a great interest in the proceedings, and the inculcation of a healthy athletic spint among them must be productive of a great amount of good The masters have made arrangements with (he railway authorities whereby the children will travel to Palmerston for the very small sum ,of gd return. Luncheon will be obtainable on the grounds

Tenders are invited for the supply of about 200 yards of metal pit. Specifications can be seen at the Borough office, and tenders close on Monday next at 7 p.m. with the Town Clerk. The Taranaki Hospital Board has decided to favourably consider the Government proposal to train young Maori girls to the duties of nursing.

The private wealth of Australia now amounts to a sum approaching one thousand-millions sterling. One person in six owns property.

The Roncomai correspondent of the Eketahuna Express writes that on account of the low prices ruling for calves this season, many of the farmers are killing them and keeping extra pigs. Two hundred and fifty guests were invited to the wedding feast of a wealthy farmer’s son at Ulezen, Prussia. They consumed 1801 b of fish, two oxen, two calves, three pigs, and several fowls.

The West Coast Times learns on creditable authority tint the amount paid away by the two canning factories in Holdtika for whitebait last season was £2600, and by the factories at Westport £3OOO. An old woman, who had received a cheque went With great glee to a bank to draw the mousy. ‘‘This cheque is crossed ; we cannot pay it P ver counter, my good woman.” “ All right, air, I’ll come round then,” was the immediate, reply. During last vdar 8 horses, 2989 cattle and 16 sWine were Condemned and slaughtered under “ The Stock Act Amendment Act, 1898.” The total amount paid in respect to compensation was £5715 16s lid, and the sum received in respect to the disposal of the carcases was .£904 2s (

A bankrupt complained ai a meeting of creditors that his position was largely das to strong competition. “He cornnoted against me for a contract," said one of the creditors, “ and he got it. Then became to me for the material with which lie clld the job, and, I was never paid for the material. I don’t know whether that is the sort of competition that has spoilt his business.” It is all very well for German doctors to maintain and prove to the hilt that marriage is more conducive to longevity than celibocy; but (his will not help women to find tne means of thus lengthening their days, nor will It aid young men of insufficient income to surmount the barrier which keeps them back from the altar. It is more and more apparent that the average age of both bridssand bridegrooms is higher than formerly.

Father Aeby, the most remarkable miser in Europe, has died at Berne. When 22 years of age he inherited a large fortune, and from being a spendthrift became a notorious miser. He shunned society, and lived in a dilapidated house on bread and water. H> never bought new clothes, and he limited his personal expenses to lid a day. He died at the age of 70. A search of his house revealed £20,000 in gold and silver under the floor of the bedroom, and other securities found show that his estate is wor h £150,000. Some time ago a curious club was formed in London. It was called the “ Silence Club.” Its membership was limited to ten,'all of whom were season ticket-holders on a London suburban railway, and the subscription was*6d weekly. It was established simply and solely to enable the members to read the paper or. the Wav to town—the only occasion during tlm dav on which th club met. The revenue d rived from the subscriptions was handed to th n guard every Saturday ra nming; and !■> consideration of this, he made a poi"t of reserving a carriage for the memh-rs.

A Canterbury correspondent writes to the Press warning the public agamst a man who is said to be travelling about the countrv defrauding people. He first goes round taking orders for first-clas* household linen at one-third the usual nrice, goods to be delivered in a month I’hen he opens up a few dress and suit ■lengths of first quality cloth. These ire to cost, when made, £3 Bs, and a cutter will accompany him on his second visit. After the first order the cost is to rise to £5 ss. Then he write* out a receipt for the material, which is £2 2s a length. In some esses h» mentions that there is enough materia! for an extra pair of trousers. Here com n s the fraud. On his departure it is found that the materials are sho't lengths, and they work out about 7s per yard Of course the man w’ll never return. A former resident of Australia tells me that a few years ago the country districts of Australia were worked in the same way. This man icts his part well, and is an adept at the business. The man seems to be travelling North.

The “Phosphorous Jack" episode has now reached the serious stage, and it must go no further. It has come t' our ears that at least two serious hapoenings are attributed to the fears raised by this phantom being, and we appeal to the common sensed community to refrain from further delighting or revelling in the sport of putting fear into the hearts of the weaker-minded populace. Particularly in the case of children, people should be careful not to spread fear of ghosts, as the rising generation should be taught the truth, and nothing but the truth. We hav° every reason to suppose that each reoorted sight of “Phosphorous” his been none other than a hoax, and the sooner affrighted persons realise this, so much the better. The stampede in the Avenue the other evening was caused by the bursting of a cyclist’s acetylene lamp, and 'he cyclist laughs, heartily; a woman is reported to have fainted at the sight of a newspaper being blown broadcast bv the winds; whilst another lady is said to have attacked a faked dummy with a broom handle. Bravo I Certainly the scare in the affected areas is widespread, and no other topic rules. Bat we predict a bad time for anyone discovered playing ghost as there are some on the bunt who have no fear, and who will not stop for explanations but will administer deserved punishment. It will not surprise ns to hear of the death of some of these glmstp 1 avers. However, our hope is that the handkerchief or sheet perpetrator mav find an early grave, for jokes of such nature should not be favoured. Don’t be fools I Take warning I

Mr John Stevens’ supporters are called together for Thursday evening next at the Masonic Hall.

The Town Clerk, Alf. Fraser, Esq., gives notice to-day that the District Electors List is open for inspection at the Borough Office, and all objections must be lodged before the 17th of March. Mr W. Purcell has a nine-roomed house in Patrick street for sale. The dwelling is fitted with a bathroom and every convenience. Three acres of land, nicely planted, accompanies the bargain.

Mr F. C. Wilson, Returning Officer, gives notice to-day that the election of a Licensing Committee for the Manawatu district takes plaoe on Tuesday next. Mr G. A. Simpson is the only nominee hailing from Foxton.

An advertisement in another column draws attention to the fact that Mr F, E. Jenks is the Foxton plumber, painter, paperhanger, gasfitter, and general house decorator. Picture framing is a specialty. Mr Jenks has had 3o years experience, which should ensure success. Church parade was held on Sunday morning l ist. About 30 school cadets put in appearance, but for some unao countable reason, the Defence Corps were particularly weak in attendance. This continued laxity on the part of cadets must be disheartening to the oifi-cr 1 * The Foxton Borough Brass Band nutstereu Fell, many new players being noticeable.

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