MANAWATU EVENING STANDARD. AND POHANGINA GAZETTE GUARANTEED LARGEST CIRCULATION IN THE DISTRICT. TUESDAY, MAY 29, 1900. A NEW RAILWAY POLICY.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 6708, 29 May 1900, Page 2

MANAWATU EVENING STANDARD. AND POHANGINA GAZETTE GUARANTEED LARGEST CIRCULATION IN THE DISTRICT. TUESDAY, MAY 29, 1900. A NEW RAILWAY POLICY.

On our fourth page will be found a summary of the proposed alterations in the railway service outlined by the Minister of Railways in his speech at Winton last night. "We regret that we cannot publish the full report of the speech owing to its length, but it undoubtedly exhibited a grasp of the situation in very many respects, and an intention to utilise the facilities to travel under his control to a much larger extent than hitherto. We were somewhat disappointed in not seeing any reference to a trial of the Vailc system, of which Mr Ward was once an adyocate, and can only concluded that departmental influence has been too strong. In regard to the cheap fares for workmen, we cannot understand why they should be confined to the large centres, instead of the same facilities being given to workers anywhere in touch with a railway to travel to and from their homes at a nominal charge, but we suppose we must be thankful for small mercies, and trust to times' influence to get an extension of the area affected. We are glad to see that several reforms we have urged time and again, such as excursion tidkets at any time of the year, abolition I of limit for return tickets and additions I to the comfort of second-class carriages, I are to be introduced, and there can be no I question of the result. A new idea, or km^^ptation of the American system, m tne shape of appointing i^^B 5 Jc superintendents for the purposed? ncreasing the business by getting into touch with those who use the lines, instead of confining them to the routine work of the service, ought to result satisfactorily, and is well worth a trial. The most important reform is the reduction in fares to Hd first-class single, and Id second-class single, and we have worked out the following comparison to show the difference between the present and the proposed fares :— Palmerston to

It will be seen that the reduction is mainly on the single fare, there bein? .a. very slight difierence in the retur^fere, as compared with the old rate, and we should have thought that it would have been the latter class of passengers who ! jvould be encouraged.

a special direct for cs and ladies' was conthe Police under the Square last by railway I Ben j amin stationnamed j his ! was yestercm^^^^^^^^^^^^^H}oded. and so rn.utila^M^miilH|H mc^cx finger and thumb on the right nancrthat they afterwards had to be amputated down to the first joint, at the hospital. $- Fallen.—Charles Denison Heapy, for many years one of the most prosperous merchants of Leeds, pleaded guilty-at the local assizes recently to obtaining' Jill,ooo by false pretences. The accused had occupied a prominent position in the Methodist New Connection body. He was sentenced to twelve months' j hard labour. Convicted.—After we went to press , yesterday the second information against Michael Moynihan, licensee of the Club r HoteLShannon. for selling liquor on a ' iSundayr^^dismissed, but on a fresh | informatidnoeing laid in the first case he was convicted, and fined £5, his license being endorsed. Dismissed.— The charge of using threatening language preferred by Mr P. Gleeson, hotelkeeper of Dannevirke, against Sergeant Haddrell, in charge of that police district, was heard at the Dannei'irke Police Court. After hearing the evidence the Bench dismissed the case, ordering each party to pay his own costs.

Kinematograph.—Mr Arthur Blanchard, advance representative of the Christchurch Kinematograph Syndicate, is in Palmerston making arrangements for opening on Thursday next. Several years ago the Syndicate paid Palmerston | a visit, with satisiaction to both patrons and proprietors. Two performances will ! be given and a capital vaudeville interlude is an attractive part of the programme. Presentation.—Mr W, Lemon, who is leaving Woodville to enter into business in Palmerston, was made the raeipient of a small souvenir from a few of his friends in Woodville on Friday afternoon. The present took the form of a gold sovereign case suitably inscribed, and was procured from the establishment iof Mr F. M. Kenny. Mr Gothardmade the presentation, referring as he did so to the many excellent qualities possessed by the recipient. Mr Lemon suitably replied.—Examiner.

Library.—The Committee of the Chamber of Commerce appointed to devise further steps in order to bring about the establishment of a Public Library and reading room met a select number ot gentlemen at the Borough Chamber last evening. Mr R. Leary, the President of the Chamber, explained to the meeting the present position of affairs. Seeing that the Borough Council appeared to be distinctly favourable to the establishment of a Public Library, no resolutions were passed, and the meeting adjourned.

Obituary.—Many residents of Bangitikei will regret to hear of the death of Trooper Brock in South Africa. He resided for some considerable time on the Silverhope estate, and was a good rider and cricketer, being also a member of the Rangitikei Hunt. Afterwards he was in charge of Mrs Pharazyn's estate at Nukumavu and was a familiar figure at the Manawatu Show, where he competed as a rider in the hunting contests. Mr Brock was very popular during his residence in this district.

Commendable. —Some of the pupils of College street school have organised fireside entertainments in aid of the Indian Famine and Transvaal War funds. On Thursday last a pleasant gathering was hold at the residence of Mrs Squire, Linton-street. A programme of songs and recitations was carried out by May and Annie Squire, Gertie and Aileen Humphrey, Dorcas Milverton, Rita and Fred Mitchell and others. A bran-tub was much patronised. The proceeds amounted to 25s 6d, which sum has been handed over to Mr Keeling.

Determined. — " .ielle ' in World said : —" Did you hear of a boy, the son of an English Princess, who was very unhappy because his parents would not let him go to South Africa, and after many attempts to carry out his desire, sold his rifle, his fur coat, and his watch, and taking a second-class ticket for Beira, made arrangements to start in two days ? Then, fortunately for him, his intentions came to the ears of his parents, who relented and gave their consent to his obtaining a commission, which he did, and he sailed with the Warwickshire Regiment. Don't you call that a boy ? He was not 20, I am told."

Luck.—A London contemporary described the following strange occurrence at Monte Carlo:—"The other day a lady rushed into the rooms, dashed to a certain table, and uncernioniously pushed aside an inoffensive old gentleman, planked nine louis on zero just before the coupier cried, " Rein neva plus." Many noticed her excited entrance and waited expectantly for the result. Half a minute later " Zero" was called, and the " inspired" lady was handed nearly 6500 francs. She put the money in the handbag and left the building.

Gas Company.—The Palmerston North Gas Company has just received a number of gas heating and cooking stoves of various sizes, which will be sold at cost price. The company has also been appointed sole agent for the Welsbach Incandescent gaslight system, one which will be found both cheap and effective. In large towns gas stoves for cooking and heating purposes are extensively used, and even in Palmerston people are beginning to take advantage of the convenience, and we have no doubt that Mr J. Kennedy, the manager, will receive plenty of orders.

Licensing Offences.—J. Bacovich, licensee cf the Central Hotel, Masterton, was charged at the local court yesterday with several breaches of the Licensing Act committee on Saturday, 19th inst. Our own correspondent says that on a charge of selling liquor after hours he was fined 40s and 7s costs, and an endorsement was recorded on his license. He was also fined 40s and 7s costs for keeping his premises open for the sale of liquor afters hours, and 60s and 7s costs for employing a barmaid after hours. Two other charges of allowing drunkenness on his premises and employing a servant after hours were withdrawn.— N.Z. Times.

Not Particular.—A very amusing story has got about (says M.A.P.) in connection with the Marquis of Nornianby's duties as a headmaster. The wife_ of a certain millionaire but lately admitted into society wrote to Lord Normanby proposing to put her son under his care, and asking if the Marquis was particular about the social position of his pupils and. their parents, as she i wished her son to meet with no undesir- j eble acquaint&irces. Lord Norruanby replied: "Madam, for so long as your son conducts himself well and pays due attention to his work I shall make no inquiries as to the antecedents of his parents." Police Court.—At the Police Court this morning, before Mr Greenfield, S.M., Frederick Becker, who was fined for drunkenness yesterday, was charged with : breaking a glass jug, a bottle,of whisky, and a bottle of wine. It appeared from the evidence that the accused went info ''the Central Hotel and demanded a drink, which was refused hifp, whereupon he picked up a glass jug and threw it at Mr Quinn. It missed its mark,. but struck'the, bottles pi whisky atffl wine behind, with tho above results Th^j accused .then made off in the directuu^M

Japanese.—Mr ;H. Palmer draws attention in another^ column to the fact that he will have a grand gas light display to-night at his auction mart in connection with a sale. of Japanese goods which takes place on Thursday next. The show is a very varied one, and is well worth inspection.

A Relic.—Another interesting relic of the sioge of Khartoum has just reached London —one of the. actual money notes issued in the town itself and subsequently buried. Its face value is a hundred piastres, and, and it bears a notification stating this amount is entirely payable from the treasury at Khartoum or Cairo in Lower Egypt if a year has elapsed after the date hereof—2sth April, 1884." It is sgined in two separate places— " Gordon Pasha, Governor-General, Khartoum," and, at the foot, " C. G. Gordon."

Volunteers.—About 36 members of the Palmerston North Rifles attended the parade last evening, Captain Mounsey being in command. The men were taken out on a marching exercise along Jsroad-streot. Taking advantage of the electric light outside Messrs Richter, Nannestad and Cos. flour mill, Captain Mounsey put the Company through battalion drill, when each section represented a Company. The Company was afterwards exercised in a number of movements by the non-commissioned officers. After manoeuvring for oyer an hour the men were marched back to the Drill Hall and the parade was dismissed.

Narrow Escape.—The TimaraHerald reports that the Hon W. Rolleston's residence at Clandeboye narrowly escaped destruction by fire on Mafeking night. It appears that the fires were left all safe on the family retiring, but a log must have fallen out, for a strong smell of smoke woke one of the ladies, who quickly roused Mr John Eolleston, and it was discovered that the whole side of the dining-room was a mass of flames. Ey considerable and plucky exertions, however, the fire was put out, but not before about £100 worth of damage was done. The house and contents are insured in the Alliance Assurance Company. It is a matter of congratulation to the whole province that the house and its valuable records of early Canterbury, its pictures of and letters from pioneers and statesmen were not irretrievably lost.

Wedding. — A large number of relatives and friends assembled at the residence of Mr and Mrs G. B. Bains, Papatu, Onnondville, on Thursday, the occasion being the marriage of their eldest son, Mr C. T. W. Baines, to Miss Catherine (Kate) Lucas, eldest daughter of Mr John Lucas, of Palmerston North. The bride, who was married in travelling costume, was attended by her sister, Miss Eliza Lucas, as bridesmaid. MiEdward Bains, who gave the bride away, also acted as best man to his brother. Mr C. A. Foster officiated. After the ceremony was over the party adjourned to the dining room, where an excellent wedding breakfast was awaited them. The usual toasts were duly proposed, honored, and responded to. In the afternoon Mr and Mrs C. T. W. Baines left by train amidst the usual showers of rice and good wishes for Wanganui en route for Wellington. They were the recipients of a number of pretty and costly presents. — Bush Advocate.

Boot and Shoe Business. —The boot and shoe business lately carried on by James Grace and Co., has been acquired by R. Hannah and Co., the well-known boot and shoe traders, who will continue to trade in the same premises. R. Hannah and Co., are the largest manufacturers and biggest importers of boots and shoes in New Zealand, and the only firm in the trade in Palmerston North where you can get what you want. — Advt.

"My word! That's quick enough for anything." Yes! That is where the true artistic genius comes in. Billens, the photographer, gives you no time to work up the photographic expression. The thing is done before the horizontal smile can break out. And with the children he catches then in all their sweetness. Billens, next the Pearce's Land Mart. —Advt. Newest Books and Magazines at Park's Book Depot. Strand, Windsor, Pearson's, Wide World, Harper's, Boys' and Girls' Paper, Lady's Realm, Ludgate for April, Something to Eead 76, Family Eeader 116, Black and White, Budget war pictures 3d, " The Green Flag" by Conan Doyle, "Boar of the Eing" by Nat Gould, " Transvaal Within" by Fitzpatrick, '• Admiral Ward" by Alexander, With Flag to Pretoria 9d, History Boer "War 9d, Pictorial History of Transvaal Is 3d, A Maker of Nations, Guy Boothby, " Babes in the Bush" by Bolderwood, &c.—Advt. We recommend buyers of drapery at make their purchases at The Bon Marche. They will save money by doing so. The values are splendid.— Advt.

Single. Eeturn. 1st 2nd 1st 2nd Woodvillo, old ... 3/9 2/6 5/- 8/4 New rate ... 2/3 1/6 4/6 3/Poxton, old ... 5/- 8/4 6/8 4/5 New rate ... 3j- 2/- 6/- 4/Napier, old ... 23/4 15/7 31/1 20/9 New rate ... Uj- 9/4 28/- 18/6 New Plymouth, old 34/2 22/10 45/7 30/5 New rate ... 20/6 13/8 41/- 27/4 Wanganui, old ... 13/2 8/9 17/7 11/8 New rate ...7/11 5/3 15/8 10/6 Feilding, old ... 2/6 1/8 3/4 2/3 New rate ... 1/6 i/- 3/- 2/Marton, old ... 6/1 4/1 8/1 5/5 New rate ... 3/8 2/5 7/4 4/10 Mangaonoho, old 10/10 7/3 14/5 9/8 New rate ...' 6/3 4/2 12/6 8/4 Hunterville, old... 9/5 6/3 12/7 8/4 New rate ... 5/8 3/9 11/4 7/6