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Manawatu Standard, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 6710, 31 May 1900, Page 2

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The gathering at Kelvin Grove last night to wish Mr Alex. Matheson, who has been in charge of the school there for over five years, bon voyage on his trip to South Africa in search of health, was one of which both the residents and the guest should feel exceedingly proud. The settlers there are not as a rule demonstrative, bub they proved last last night that deep down in their hearts they possess a feeling of gratitude and respect for the young man who has done yeoman service in the training of their children, not only in carrying out the school curriculum, but in many little acts of kindness to ensure the comfort and well-being of the little ones entrusted to his care. During his twelve months' leave, Mr Matheson will have an opportunity of seeing something of the larger world outside this colony, and perhaps of visiting the scenes of Britain's triumphs in South Africa, but nowhere will he find warmer hearts or more sincere wishes for his welfare than amongst those who have watched his career from pupil-teacher to headmaster of one of the most popular and most efficient schools in the district.

Fourth j Page.—Report of social to Mr A. Matheson, an article on the last of the frontier officers, and war news, will be found on our fourth page to-day.

Remounts.—This morning Mr Hull, Inspector of Stock, despatched 25 remounts to Wellington ian shipment to South Africa. J

Tender.—Mr R. Edwards has accepted the tender of Messrs Bennett and Sollitt for the carpentering work in connection with Mr Whitehead's new shops in Mainstreet.

Inebriates.—During the month of Maj', 25 persons were arrested for drunkenness in Palmerston North. Four prohibition orders were granted and one applied for but refused.

Expensive. — The Rotorua poundkeeper has been fined and £10 for selling horses out of the pound without giving notice to owners, or advertising the sale in a newspaper.

Competition.—The launch of the Wanganui Up-Eiver Settlers' Steamship Company's first steamer, which has been put together on the foreshore under the superintendence of Mr David Murray, was to take place at 11 o'clock this forenoon.

Bowling.—An invitation has been received by the secretary of the Palmerston Club from the Feilding Club to their annual smoke concert to be held at the Manchester Hotel on Tuesday, sth June. The secretary will be glad to have the names of any members who can attend.

Buildings.—Mr R. Edwards has just been instructed by Mr Bycroft to prepare plans for a nine-roomed house to be erected in Church-street. The residence will be of a very tasteful design and will be an acquisition to the locality. Mr Edwards is also preparing plans for extensive additions to the Working Men's Club.

Gorge Bridge.—An official intimation has been received from the Hon. the Minister of Lands, stating that His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint Mr Charles William Hursthouse a Commissioner in terms of section 114 of "The Public Works Act, 1894,' to inquire into and report upon the subject of the maintenance of the Lower Gorge Bridge. Due notice will be given to the local bodies interested of the time and place at which the inauirv will be held. * y

A Curiosity.—A remarkable instantaneous photograph is in the possession of a Bristol chemist. From some cause or another, while he was crossing the fiver, his camera fell over the side of the Clifton Bridge, and, as was afterwards proved, the shutter flew open as it fell The camera happened to alight against the sail of a passing ship, and was subsequently recovered uninjured by the owner. A plate, w tj£ J was in the camera at the timelfce fell, was t developed, and turg^^A very c i ear negative of the ur^^^^the suspension bridge. Bankruptcy.—T^^^^^Hkis the list of creditors "^^^^^^^^fcbssrs Strong & Lambert :^^^^^^^^^^L>al Stores Co., £17' 13s^^^^^^^HL • Harris & Son, £G^^^^^^^m'. Smith & Smith, 4^^^^^^^K* Tustin, 17s4d; 10si6d; 'Stewar^^^^^^^^^^^^K ,I>wion ■& Co.»

School Commissioners. —The regular meeting of the Wellington School Commissioners will be held on Wednesday next.

Beturned.—Mr J. A. Eogers of the local S.M. Court, who has been on relieving duty at the Dunedin Court for the last month, returned to Palmerston to-day.

Going Back.—Mr Geo. Hutchison, M.H.R., is contemplating another trip to South Africa, and will probably leave for there about the end of July.

Monument.—With the death of Mr P. Andersen, one of the original Scandinavian pioneers of this district has passed away, and Mr G. M. Snelson has now on foot a proposal to erect in the a monument, corresponding with one about to be erected in memory of the old Maori chiefs, which will commemorate the coming of the Scandinavian people who first subdued the wilderress in this district, We understand that the project is being heartily taken up by the countrymen of Mr Andersen.

Ministers' Association.—A meeting of the Ministers of the town was held on Monday afternoon by the invitation of the Rev- E. Richards at his residence to consider the formation of a Ministers' Association with a view to enable them to take united action in matters of general and public interest. After discussion it was postponed until July 9th, when, at the invitation of the Rev. C. C. Harper, they are to meet at his residence. Meanwhile the Rev. E. Richards is to act as secretary in case of need arising.

Pay ! —A contemporary is responsible for the latest and most pathetic parody on "The Absent-Minded Beggar":— " When you've sold your wheat and butter. wh«" you've sent yodr milk to town, when you've got your cheque for bacon, eggs or hay, will you kindly cast your optic on your little printer's bill, and settle it at once without delay. You're an absent-minded beggar, and we are really tired of having to so frequently remind you, you come into the township oil every market day, and always leave this unpaid bill behind you, Cook's son, squatter's son, son of a cockatoo—twice five hundred little accounts unpaid on our books to-day. Every one could be settled at once if you would only try. Feel in your pocket for Heaven's sake, and pay! pay !! pay!! I "

Talent.—Some little while ago Mr L. J. Watkin, of the Palmerston Technical School, was selected from among a number of other colonial artists to prepare an address for presentation to the Chief Justice, Sir Robert Stout, as exPresident of the New Zealand Alliance. Mr Watkin has now finished his task, and a very handsome piece of work it is. The address is two-page, being in the form of an open album. The left hand page, bearing the superscription and the body of the address, is conventionally treated and idealistic in character. Temperance is symbolised by a female figure and the unity of the Alliance is set forth by appropriate ornament. The right hand page bears the conclusion of the address and the signature, and is treated in a more naturalesque style, being peculiarly New Zealand in character. Maori life and surroundings are shown, while New Zealand foliage and flowers are worked into the border. We have seen many excellent samples of Mr Watkin's work, but the address under notice is we think artistically superior to anything of the kind previously accomplished by him.—Chronicle.

Public Library. — The adjourned meeting of the Borough Council to consider the public library question was resumed last night. After some considerable discussion it was almost unanimously decided to recommend the Council to purchase the old Colonial Bank building, and the land on which it is built for The method by which this sum is to be raised has not yet been decided upon. The terms upon which the building are to be purchased is a 7 years' lease, at 5 per cent, with a compulsory purchasing clause, under which the £2400 has to be paid at the end of that term. The decision of the Council was wired to Wellington to-day by the Mayor, and the Directors of the Bank meet to-morrow to consider the offer. Cr Mowlem was the only opponent of the scheme, as he took up the position that the ratepayers should first be consulted before any of the revenue of the Council was pledged for a number of years. Cr Johnson, while disliking the haste with which the matter had been brought before the Council, thought that as the other Councillors were so earnest about the matter, and knew more about it than he did, he having only arrived home by train that evening, he would vote with the majority. The Mayor and all the other Councillors, except Cr Rawlins, who was not present, were unanimously in favor of making the offer to the Bank Directors.

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Wade s Worm Figs are effective and not unpleasant; children thrive after taking them. Price, Is.