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Manawatu Standard, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 6594, 11 January 1900, Page 2

Pathetic.—A pathetic incident called to mind by the death of Archie Cameron is that on the day of the accident he was with his sister buying a birthday present for his mother. Sunday Work.—The charge against the Manager of the Cheltenham Dairy Factory, of working on Sunday, was dismissed by Greenfield, S.M., at Feilding yesterday, on the ground that the work came under the heading of a work . of necessity. Fire.—At about two o'clock on Tues- I afternoon the seven roomed dwelling house of Mr C. Volkert, of Spur road Colyton, was destroyed by fire. The house was insured for £170 and their dairy- for £30 in the Phoenix Fire' Assurance office. Missionaryising.—There is much indignation in missionary circles in Canton at the coming wedding of Miss Susan L. Alverson, an American missionary and doctor, and a Chinese coolie who was formerly her cook. Binder Trial.—Owing to the crop next-to Mr Leigh's residence not being.', ripe, the trial of the Osborne reaper and binder fixed for to-morrow will not take place until noon on Tuesday next. The trial at Mr E. White's paddock, Greystreet, opposite Amesbury-street, will take place as advertised on Saturday from 2 o'clock. I Nothing New.—lt has generally been claimed by the admirers of the Seddon Government that their legislation in respect to Boards of Conciliation and Courts of Arbitration was unique in the world. This idea was, however, exploded at the Arbitration Court Christchurch by Mr-Harper, who cited from an Act of George IV, in 1824, providing for arbitration between masters and workman, and another of a later date, providing for Courts of Conciliation. Beats the Pakeha—The gross proceeds from the Maori fete at Karitane are given as £450, and the credit balance after deducting expenses, is said to be £150 ! This is a trifle better than some society-cum-charity entertainments, but (asks the Dunedin Star) where did the difference go ? Hardly in providing entertainment for the thousands who were present—that is, unless our eyes and ears very much deceived us.

A Lament.—lt is now considered certain that none of the votes made by Parliament during last session for roads in* this district will be available for expenditure before the end of the financial year. It must be said in fairness to Mr Hogg, M.H.R., who made political capital out of the fact that he had secured so much for the district, that the blame for the delay connot be laid at his door. The blame rests entirely with the Goverment, whose finances are in a state of absolute niuddle.—Eketahuna Express.

Accident.-Apainful accident happened on Tuesday evening to a five year old son of Mr J. P. Elliot. The little chap was riding his tricicle on the verandah of his father's residence in Cole street, when he collided with a box and fell. The result was that he broke his left forearm just above the wrist, there being a, clean break and a compound fracture. Dr. Hosking was called in and set the bones. Tbe little sufferer is doing as well as can be expected—H.B..Herald.

Bowling.—Yesterday afternoon was a magnificent day for bowling, and as the green was in splendid order those players who attended at the green had some excellent play. In the rink matches Drew's rink was successful against Russell's by 22 to 20, while in the Handicap Singles Simmons defeated Cohen by 21 to 18, and Bunting, after conceeding 8 points to Hankins, defeated him by 21 to 18. Already a large number of players have signified their willingness to visit Feilding and Dannevirke on the 17th and 22nd inst.

Golden Wedding. —On Christmas Day the golden wedding of Mr and Mrs T. F. Richardson was celebrated at Karaka Terrace, Lower Rangitikei. The old couple have been residents of Lower Rangitikei for 30 years, having previously lived in Wellington for 19 years. Mr Richardson arrived at that port in che ship Blenheim on 26th December, 1840, Mrs Richardson arriving one year later in the ship Arab, 16th October, 1841. Mr Richardson saw service in the militia during the Maori troubles, and often proudly points as a reminiscence of his military experiences to an old rifle which hangs in the hall, with the remark, " That was my old and faithful friend, and always reliable." There are now living 5 great grandchildren and 48 grandchildren, also 13 Richardsons alive and grown up, of a family of 15,, 4 boys and 11 girls ; seven girls and. two boys are married. i'"..

That Passenger. —In connection, with a recent Sydney cablegram referring to the action of-the New South Wales, authorities in- allowing one of the s.s. Nineveh's passengers to leave quarapx" tine three days' before pratique was granted, a New Zealand passenger by the Moana from Sydney to Auckland has afforded us some further information on the subject. The man referred to was a Geriixe. n American, a fpansvaal refugee, who had come n^m. <,v» cu^e by the Nineveh en route for the United States. He boarded the Moana in the Government Quarantine launch near Sydney Heads, and informed those on board that he owed his premature release to Colonel Bell, American Consul in Sydney. It appears that Colonel Bell, who is very popular on the other side, obtained the good offices of the New South Wales Health authorities on condition that the man concerned was shipped direct from the Quarantine Station, near the Heads. Colonel Bell, also being a close friend of Captain Carey, of the Moana, this was promptly " fixed up," the mail steamer slowing down for the purpose. The man, who ■was a sturdy type of the American miner, appeared in perfect health, and booked through to 'Frisco.—Post. ■

Murder.—What appears to have been a most deliberate and fiendish murder was perpetrated at Kalgoorlie (W.A.) on December 3. John Roberts, a wellknown ex-mine manager, arid latterly a member of the local Stock Exchange, w*» cruelly done to death, his body having been first robbed. It was known that he was in the habit of carrying large sums of money, and it i 3 conjectured that the thieves only intended to rifle his pockets. But their victim struggledhardto^defend his purse and valuabkft^ouli'was overpowered and renderedjj&nseless. The theory of the police I s thajiivhen they found that they had dealbpheir victim a death blow the ruffian nmsjKd him and laid the dead body on the r»g, where a passing train almost decapiqtted it. The deceased gentleman who is \ brother-in-law of Mr William Bavidsofc, of Mornington, leaves a widow and one *Bhild, who have been residing in Melbourne for some time. The late Mr Roberat, who was a successful stockbroker, waigreatly esteemed in mining -and busine* circles in Western Australia, and universal horror was expressed at ,-the mannfr in wb-'ch he was done to

__ Ybt 'Another.—Mr J. Hislop, shorthand writer and typist of the Dunedin district railway traffic department, has been attached to the staff of the Hon J. G. Ward, Minister of Railways.

Saddlery.—Mr J. Colville, of Palmeision North, sent a consignment of bits to Wellington last week to the order of the Defence Department for the use of the Transvaal contingent.

Conference. — A large number of clergymen went" north to-day by the express train, en route for " Stratford where the conference of the Primitive Methodist Church opens to-morrow.

Drapery Sale—The unreserved sale of tbe New South Wales Drapery Co. will be continued on Friday and Saturday by Mr Harry Palmer at his mart, eommedcing each day at 1 o'clock.

Tenders.—ln an advertisement in another column the Hawke's Bay Timber Co. invite tenders for caarying timber from Puketitiri to Napier. The successful tenderer will get two years' constant work. . . '

Recovering.—lt is satisfactory to ' learn that Miss Cameron is slightly better this morning, being partly conscious. She has rather a bad wound on the head, and it will be several days before her real condition can beguaged. Special Orders.—Special meetings of the Manawatu Land Drainage and Road Boards were held this afterneon for the purpose of confirming the Special Orders passed by the Boards some weeks ago re the conversion of ! their loans. I Sale.—There was a good attendance lat the sale at Mr Needham's farm at j Longburn, held by Messrs Hunter & Co. I yesterday, the principal lines realising j good prices. Cows, from £5 15s to £7 ss; buggy mare, £18 15s; gelding, £15 10s ; spring cart, £14 ; harness, £5 2s 6d; pigs, from 5s to 35s each. The ' buggy and d.f. plough were passed in and are now for private sale. Christmas Bazaar.—Win. Park announces his grand annual Christmas Bazaaljfeow open. His large warehouse is quite a paradise of Christmas cards, books, china and glassware, leather goods, silver and electro-plated goods, Japanese goods, fancy goods, toys, &c. Open unril 9 o'clock each evening (except Wednesday),—*Advt, A replace advertisement irom Messrs C. M. Ross & Co./ of" The Boh Marche",. will be found in our present. issue, in . which attention is directed to their large stock of fashionable and family drapery and clothing at their well, known prices. The capacity of their boot and .shoe department to meet all demands to the utmost satisfaction of purchasers is also noted. An attractive display is also now being made in the household furnishing department, where there has recently been opened up a unique selection of useful and ornamental articles suitable for the Xmas trade. Customers and visitors to Palmerston are invited to ; inspect their spacious show-rooms; they | quite* anticipate an unusually busy , season and recommend buyers to shop . j as early in the day as possible so as to I avoid confusion and secure the utmost ' attention. The firm .are now chstributI ing their usual Xmas gifts to all pur chasers.—Advt.