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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 3623, 13 March 1906, Page 2

Miss Gertie Campion, formerly a member of the Pollard Opera Co., is now an inmate of the Government Sanatorium at Cambridge. It was decided at last night’s meeting that His Worship and Council welcome the Premier at the railway station, all to wear red, white, and blue rosettes.

The only tender received for carting gravel at the Council meeting last night, was accepted. It was that of J. Smith, at 5s 6d a yard. Mr Hans Andreasen resigned his position as ranger at last night’s Council meeting, and it was decided that appli cations for the position be invited, to close on March 21st.

Can it be truth ? Whilst on the topic of the advisability of donating a sura towards procuring a space at the Exhibition, one of our councillors, who is a flaxmillor, went so far as to say “ that there would be no use in exhibiting flax from Foxton, as they could knock our flax into a cocked hat down South.”

At the Magistrate’s Court, Levin, on Friday last, a defendant was asked by counsel what became ot a sum of money for which he (defendant) had obtained judgment at the previous sitting of the Court. Defendant replied that he received none of it. Asked how much the amount was, defendant said he did not know. He had asked his solicitor, who fold him that it didn’t matter to defendant how much it was, as it had all been eaten up in legal expenses. The quiet smiles which irradiated the countenances ot the members of “ The Devil’s Own ” atthis piece of intelligence was a sight for the gods.—Farmen

Mrs M. J. McCarthy has a buggy and harness for sale cheap. All the Viceroys have been ordered to send their best physicians to Pekin owing to the Emperor’s serious illness. The German press consider the ministerial certain to effect the whole inter: nal and external policy of France. Tne Mutual Life of New York reports a decrease of nine and a-half million sterling in new business in 1905.

The American Tobacco Trust with a capital of six million sterling is forming to fight the Imperial Company and to purchase the leaf.

The “Standard” reports that the whole of the late King Christian’s personal estate of 12156,550 goes to Prince Waldemar (his third son). Arnst, the New Zealand cyclist, has qualified for the final, and Dan Plunkett, (formerly of Wellington) for a special semi-final, in the Sydney Thousand.

The subpoena calling upon Mr Rock■felier to testify at the Anti-Trust Commission has been abandoned, the Oil Trust officials having arranged to give evidence.

Mr and Mrs S. C. Jonnnax, of Te Matai, leave Palmerston next month on a tour of England, the Continent of Europe, and America, via Australia. They expect to return to the colony in November next.

The High Commissioner cabled on the 10th Inst: “ Hemp market quiet, but holders firm, especially on spot deliveries ; price, on spot, J£33; stocks, 542 tons, against 974 tons last year. Manilla on spot, fair current* xOs. It is probable (says the “ West Coast Times”) that Mr F. M- B. Fisher, M.H.R., will visit the West Coast towards the end of this week for the purpose of attending, the Temperance Convention at Greymouth. The sound of the firebell on Saturday night made people curious as to the locality of an outbreak. It turned out that some foolish person tolled the bell for'a lark. It may not prove to be a lark to anyone so inclined if caught in the act,

A party of four under J. Parkes, of Townsville, have left Townsville (Queensland) for New Zealand to attempt to salve the Elingamite treasure. They have taken a new diving apparatus which is expected to prove a revelation in deep sea work.

A Port Chalmers syndicate intends to take a gold dredge to Vancouver, where they have taken up fifteen miles of land on the Fraser river. An expert has already reported favourably on the prospects of striking payable gold. The dredge will be made in Dunedin.

“ A Churchman ” down South, in a letter to a local piper, writes; “As the least of two evils, and to minimise the number of race meetings, I would suggest thut they be held only on Saint’s Day and Sundays, when services could be held on the grand and public stands.’’ The shooting meeting at Trenthara terminated on Saturday, the first five placed in the competition being:—Lieutenant Irvine, Nelson, champion belt gold medal and .£BO, 431 points; Colour-Sergeant Moncriff, Christchurch, silver star and £25, 426; Rifl’tnan 3. Greenwood, Upper Hntt, silver star and P2O, 425 points; Rifleman G. Hyde. Onald, 428 points ; Rifleman WinsdaK OpaM, 423 points. In the fire off Rifleman Hyde defeated Rifleman Winsdale. A match took place at Sydney on Saturday between the yachts Rawhiti and Bona, oyer a nineteen miles ocean course. The breeze was flukey. The Rawhiti led throughout, and once clear of the heads soon established a long lead She proved her excellent sea-goinv capabilities, and crossed the line 6rain 48secs ahead of the Bona. The captain of the Bona admits that the Rawhiti got awav from the Bona at every turn and beat her fairly, A Christchurch telegram says the official report states that all the available space as provided in the original plans of the Exhibition buildings has been applied for, but the Commissioners are arranging for a considerable extension of the buildings s > as to make provision for further application. Mr D. 0. Mclntyre, travelling representative, states that Southland wiil make a magnificent show and that at Gore the same enthusiasm prevails. He regret s the apathy displayed at Dunedin, bu f attributes it to the fact that the city has not been properly worked. A comprehensive provincial exhibit from Hawke’s Bay will include flax, tinned meats, and canned fruits.

It is said that a fruit supposed to bear the mark of Eye’s teeth is one of the many botanical curiosities of Ceylon. The tree on which it grows is known by the significant name of “ forbidden fruit,” or “ Eve’s apple treb. The blossom has a very pleasant scent, but thereallv remarkable feature of the tree, the one to which it owes its name, is the fruit. It is beautiful, and hangs from the tree in a peculiar manner. Orange on the outside, and deep crimson within, each fruit has the appearance of having had a piece bitten out of it. This tact, togethe' with its poisonous quality, says (he “ Liverpool Post,” led the Mahnmmedan’s to represent it as the forbidden fruit of the Garden of Eden, and to warn men against its noxious properties.

The man who is too lazy to work keeps out of Holland if he is wise, or makes his escape as soon as he discovers that th«re at least, a has been found to make turn work. When a prisoner or pauper refuses to work be is lowered into a cistern, which is provided with a pump at the bottom. A stream of water is turned on and the idler is left to his own devices. The capacity of the pump is but slightly in excess of the stream flowing into the tank, and to keep his head above water he must keep pumping. As a rule, he spends some little time before he finds that the water is slowly creeping upon him. He is not urged to go to work, but presently he takes his place at the handle and begins the task. By working quickly he is able to clear out the water after a short time, but he has to keep at work if he wishes to keep his feet dryi

Polling has been very slow throughout the day for the election of licensing committee.

New Zealanders will find consolation in the fact that Ireland defeated Wales by n points to 6 at Rugby football. Sir John Hall, in response to the request of a strong deputation which waited on him a few days ago, has consented to be a candidate for the Christchurch Mayoralty. A final reminder is given that tenders close at Wellington at 10 o’clock tomorrow night tor the erection of the new bank at Foxton. Plans and specifications can be seen at our office. We would remind our readers of the meeting to be held to-morrow night (Wednesday) at Laing’s Hotel for the purpose of forming a Quoit Club. Mr Reade, the convener, informs us he has received promises from prominent citizens to join the club. In reply to a letter from the Council, Mr John Stevens, M.H.R., wrote the Council last evening stating that lie would endeavour to get a clause inserted in the Act empowering 1 -cal bodies to transfer money from one reserve to another. *

The King of Greece, having expressed his willingness to accept a copy of the Bible in remembrance of his recent visit to England, the Bible Society has forwarded to Athens the English Bible ir four volumes, similar to that presented to Queen Victoria on her first Jubilee, and also Nestle’s Greek New Testament for presentation to His Majesty. The “ Otago Dally Times ” tells a remarkable story about a man who Won a prize in an art union. An Oamaru man won first prize in the Amalgamated Workers’ Art Union, drawn on December 22nd last, yet, strange to say, up to one day last week he made no claim on the prize. If he had left the matter for a week or so longer he would not have been entitled to claim, because the three months’ grace allowed would have expired' Seeing that the amount involved is of the actual value of £IOO, uoh indifference is somewhat remarkable.

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