THE SICK AND WOUNDED.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XXXVI, Issue 6583, 28 December 1899, Page 2

THE SICK AND WOUNDED.

lufav. can be 110 doubt, but that the action of the Transvaal war fund Committeo last night in deciding to appropriate the funds at its disposal to tho relief of tho sick and wounded soldiors at the front was the right one, and equally piqper was the conduct of His Worship tho .MayOf in refraining from Sending any money away until some common agreement as to its destination had been arrived at; otherwise, under existing circumstances, there might havo been o good deal of misunderstanding and bickering over a matter upon which tho greatest unanimity should prevail. As matters stood, various sections of tho community had joined in tlio good work of collecting funds, but ,-each acting independently had decided that tho money should go towards relief in many directions. Thus, the resolution of the Borough Council was that their fund should bo for the benefit oif the refugees, the public mooting allocated tho money raised through that medium towards the comforts of the

and wounded soldiers, tho manager'! of St. Andrew's Church had joined both objects together, while many individuals had/ given some for one thing and some foiy&nother. As the amount of tho money ut< Ahe disposal of the Committee is likely to be comparatively small, it would have been making too many bites of a cherry to havo divided it up so 'minutely, and wo feel suro that once it had been decided that tho New Zealand money shall not be confined to the relief of the distress directly connected with

I cur own contingent, no ono is inoro ' deserving of it than those who aro at tho frort fighting tho battles of tho Empire, No doubt the position of the refugees is a harii ono, but they at least have their lives. ana limbs safo, and possibly the injury to them „i temporary one, whereas the soldier may be permanently incapacitated for tho battle of lifo in tho effort to make the Transmal a country fit to live in. Under nil the circumstances their claim seems to be the greatest upon the generosity of the public, and it will bo an immense on* i couragement to them to know that those | who aro snugly at home have not for* I gotten the needs of "tho absent-mindod ! beggars" on the veldt, who at the best must experienco considerable hardship, oven if they come out of the campaign with nothing worse than a few scars. Tennis.—On our fourth page will be found an articlo on the tennis championships which commence hero to-morrow. Races.—The special train to this morning was woll patronised by visitors to the races. Picnic.—A meeting of tho Friendly Societies' Picnic Committee will be held at Bro. W. H. Cox's rooms this evening at 7.30. Dog Collars. —The Borough Council met last night and accepted tho tender of D. Tringle for the supply of dog collars for the year. The amount of tho dog tax was not fixed, being deferred until next meeting of tho Council. Tennis.—Mr P. Robert has just competed to the order of the Palmerston Tonms Club, a number of tasteful white silk monograms, on dark blue hat bands, which can W obtained on application to Mr W. Keeling. OitOANisT. —Mr Grahame, who has occupied the position of organist at St. Andrew's Church for the last seven years, has resigned the position so ably filled by Jiitn, and applications for the position will bo received by the Rev Mr Thomson until 6 p.m. this evening. Photography.—Mr H. Billcp.s has tiET a series of olflvea platinotypo photos, representing different views of tho picturesque houso and grounds of tho Hon. P. Arkwright, of " Overton," Rangitikei. Theso are a special order, and reflect great crcdit on the skill and taste of tho artist. War Fond.—The committee who have the collection of monies for the War Fund in hand would be groatly | obliged if all intending subseribors would pay up at once so as to facilitate tho remittance of tho rr.oncy to the Cape. Tho committee last night decided that that the names of all donators should be published. Land—Mr Marchant, Commissioner of Crown Lands, was in attendanco at the Court .House .yesterday receiving applications for sections on the estates at Bulls and Awaliuri recently purchased by tho Government. Altogether 34 persons had lodged applications, some for one, and somo for more than one soction, but tho majority of them are for the Aw ahuri land. Tho ballot takes place on Friday next.

Surprises.— The Inangahua Times says The chief feature of tho lafco elections after the sweeping' yictory for the Government, was tho "boils over" throughout tho colony. For instance a few months ago the lcnowijiff „9"es were quite sure that jjjper Mr Pfrani or Mr T:innmv n o yl<i possibly hopo to come track. Both have been re-elected, however, by comfortable majorities, although in tho former's case a determined and powerful effort was made to ensure his defeat.

The Champion.—lt may not be generally known that Mr Cecil Cox, the prosent lawn tennis champion of the: colony, was a resident of Palmerston Nortli during tho year of 1896, being then on tho staff of tho Bank of Australasia. At that time he gave cjreat promise of being one of the best players in the colony and was one of the most skilful members of the local club. While here he was measured by Dr Hutchinson, who pronounced him to bo one of the most perfectly made men he had scon in New Zoaland. Mr Cox arrived in Palmerston last night.

Rongotea,—Tho following are the returns for tho Rongotea dairy factory for the month of November :—Milk 160,211 gallons ; butter, 61,610 ; butter, average tsst 35. Paid to suppliers £2053 18s 4d. This is tho largest amount paid during any ono month since the opening of the factory. Most of tho farmers made one pound per cow for milk during the month. Thoro is an abundance of feed, in fact, tho cows cannot possibly keop it down. In November 1898 the returns were as under:—Milk 105,674; butter 39,597; average test 34. Paid to suppliers £1237 8s Id.

Obituary.— Wo regret to have to record tho death of Mrs Lemington, one of Wellington's first settlers and an old resident of this district, which took placc at her residence, Main-street, yesterday, at noon. Tho deceased lady had reached the advanced age of 71 years, and had not beon in good health for some timo past. She leaves a grown-up family of one son and two married daughters, Mrs Caleb Whitehead and Mrs J. E. Hall. Tq thoso who had the privilege of Mrs Lcmington's acquaintance there was nothing more interesting than to hear hor talk of the early days of Wellington, and hor death will be mourned by very many friends, . '

Skvebe.—The Liverpool Journal of Commerco devotes a long and "strong loading article to tho Jones marine scandal, in tho course of which it describes tho case as "so disgraceful a chapter in the local history," and the system of examination for certificates as " rotten to the core." The Journal believes that Captain Blackburn (late of the P. and 0.), who is now in chargc, may be doponded upon to hold examinations worthy of the name and hopes that he will see his way to introducing the system of marks. "It is matter for profound regret," says the Journal " that tho Right Hon R. J. Seddon should have got mixed up in stlcli an unsatisfactory case."'

Mixed. —• On Wednesday afternoon (says tho Lyttelton Times) a young lady was passing Victoria Water, . Christchurch, and at the tirao was whcoling a two-year-old child in a go-cart to the front of which was affixed a largo paper bag containing a siew hat. Tho wind caught the bag, which broke loose, and, with the hot, blew into the lake, whoro it sailed away like a model yacht. Tho young lady loft the go-cart and waded into the lake in chase of the liat, but she had not gone far whon perambulator and child were blown into the lake too. Tho child was rescued by some of tho committee of the Model Yacht Club, who also rescued tho hat by means of a canoc. The child was subsequently dried and attended to in tho club's shed.

Cycling.—Rudgc-Whitworth bicycles have n first-class record in connection with tho New Zealand Wheel Race meeting. On the first day E. Reynolds, mounted on one of " Britain's Best" bicycles, won tho Five-Mile Scratch Race, distancing tho riders of all other makors, and also won liis heat in the New Zealand Wheel Race from scratch. W. Tiemey, also on a Rudge-Whitworth, was third in his hoat, and J. B. O'Sullivan won the second heat of the HalfMile. On the second day Reynolds tools first place in his heat and tho final of the Mile Handicap, and Tiernay was third in the Wheel Race. In tho Teams Pursuit Race, two members of tho winning team wore mounted on RudgeWhitworths. The local agent for these famous machines is J. 13, Clarkson, tho Square.

HaNDSOMU.—The Racing Olub's total Contribution to the Transvaal War Reief Fund is the handsome sum of £60. Offertory.—The oxaot amount of tho offertory at All Saints' Church on Christmas Day towards tho war fund was JEIO Cs 4d. Passenoess.—Tho steady stream of holiday makers seems in no way to abate, tho number pf passengers on the railway to-day being as large as ever. Banking. —Mr Barnicoat is making arrangements to-day by which he willbo able to transact all the banking business in connection with the war fund free of charge. | Last Week.— Saturday, December 80th, 5s positively the last day of the Express Needle Company, and Professor Elst on'e'season inPalmerston, as ho leaves for Napier next week. Profit.—lt is fully cxpectcd that tho profit on the reccnt race meeting will be as large as that of last yoar, notwithstanding tho fact that tho Club increased the stakes this year considerably. A Volunteer.—TrooporSmithson, of the Manawatu Mounted Rifles, leaves Palmerston to-night for Wellington, where ho goes to offer himself as a volunteer in tho Transvaal contingent." Polo.—A polo match, Wellington v. Orouae, was played on tho Horririgton ground on Christmas day. The' visitors had no show against tho champion club, who, though showing want of practice were too good for Wellington men, and finally beat them by 8 goals to 2. Mseting.—We understand that a patriotic meeting is to be held in the Theatre Royal on. Sunday evening nextat 11 o'clock. The Rev. Mr Thomson, Ensign Drylie and othors have consented' to deliver addresses. A collection will be taken up in aid of tho Transvaal Relief Fund. Ashhurst.—lnformation was received by the police this morning that a woman named Mrs Bassett had died at Ashhurst yesterday under somewhat peculiar circumstances, and it has been deemed necessary to hold a post-mortem examination and an inquest at noon to-morrow. Inquest.—At the inquest held at Sandon yesterday, by Mr G. M. Snolson, District Coroner, on tho body of George Blakely, who was found on the roadside with his skull fractured, it was shown that the unfortunate man had been thrown from his horse, and a ver* diet of accidental death was returned. Police Court.—At the Police Court this morning two first offenders wers. brought before Captain Mowlem, J.P., and fined 5/-, or 24 hours' imprisonment for drunkenness on the race courso yesterday. Ono of the offenders was a Chinaman, who had no less than i£9 7s IOJd in his pockets when arrested, most of it in- tliKse-penny bits. CVOLHS.—.JIic eUliaigiiilMMii-atbicyoles which did lnt arrive in time for last; Saturday's auction sale havo now j arrivod and afo to he seen at Messrs Hunter and Co.'s auction rooms. Included in the list to be submitted are the well-known Humbers, Vakyrie and B.S.A. makes, and no doubt they will attract a good attendenco at the sale on Saturday aext. | Jockeys.—On making enquiries this morning we learn that the three jockeys injured at the races yesterday are all making aatiafactory progress towards recovery. Arnott, who jrim only slightly shaken, is riding at Ashhurst to-day; O'Neill, although in the Hospital, will be about again in a few days, and nothing serious is expected to eventuate from the injuries sustained by Walls, who has one of his ribs broken.