THE MEMBER FOR PATEA.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 6712, 2 June 1900, Page 2

THE MEMBER FOR PATEA.

We learn on excellent authority that there is every probability of the member for Patea, Mr George Hutchison, resigning his seat in the house of Representatives at an early date and making South Africa his future home. It will be remembered that he has just returned from a trip to South Africa to spy out the land, and no doubt the result of his observations has been to convince him that if the place is not exactly a land flowing with milk and honey, there are latent possibilities worth participating in. Eeferring to Mr Hutchison's departure, the Napier Telegraph's Wellington correspondent says : —lt will come as a great surprise not unalloyed with regret, when the news finds currency among his fellow colonists that the honorable member for Patea has decided to quit New Zealand and make South Africa his future home. The loss of a politician of Mr Hutchison's ability and capacity to the now reduced ranks of Her Majesty's Opposition must be very keenly felt not only by the opponents of Seddonism but by the community as a whole, for although it has neyer fallen to Mr Hutchison's lot to become a Minister of tho Crown (doubtless the cause is his own choice, either because he has not felt himself in sufficient accord with the Ministry of the day, or on private grounds) yet ho has throughout his political career held his place in the foremost rank as a representative of the people and rendered signal service to the colony.

Fourth Page,—Particulars of last night's Pretoria celebrations, war news, &c, will be found on to-day's fourth page. Out of Work. — Mrs Essex has a number of men on her books waiting employment in almost every description of work. Colonial Bank.—The offer of the Borough Council for the Colonial Bank premises has been accepted, and possession will be given on the 30th June. Remanded.—Martin Mannix, who is now in the Hospital suffering from an j injured leg, was again remanded at the Court this morning for another week, pending his recovery. Criminal.—At the.next sitting of the District Court, Harry Fuller will be charged with obtaining the sum of £5 by means of false pretences, and L. Jeffery will be charged with an offence upon a girl, Civil Business. —At the District Court, which opens here on Thursday, the following civil cases will be disposed of:—Akers v. Innes and Innes v. Akers, for judgment; Porritt v. Lucas, claim fe 4sop jp£ breach of contract; WischjM*fssliy \fvGrabb, claim £21 Us for jf Smytfie fvt 4£iwir&^*->ad *^?#M^y____k^3wgm^^^igmmk^k^km^k. wun _^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_^_ml_tij&=.

Tikitka.—Wc are informed that the Tiritea School will be closed on Monday as announced by the Chairman of the Education Board. Police Court.—At the Police Court to-day a first offender was charged with being drunk in a public place, and was convicted and discharged by Mr T. L Buick.J.P. * Fireworks.—The Chinamen residing ie Main-street made a heavy display of fireworks in the shapo of crackers,' last ' night, in honor of the British victory at Pretoria. J District Court.—The following is the list of banruptcy business to be disposed of at the next sitting of the District Court :—A. E. Sebultz, continuation of pnblic examination ; W. R. Andrews, C J. Wickham, H. P, Brown, applications for discharge. Liberal. — The proprietors of the Lyceum Theatre gave the use of the hall free of charge for the dance last night in honor of the British successes. The other expenses were borne by several local residents; Mr Clare catered for the inner man and Mr Percy Tombs and his capital stringed band provided the excellent music.

Political.—The Wellington correspondent of the Auckland Herald writes: —I have heard on good authority that it is not the intention of the Opposition to appoint whips ora leader this session. This determination is without precedent. It is said that leaving political questions open in this matter will better aid the "parting of the ways," which is sure to lead to developments.

A Good Guage.— Some idea of the exultation with which Mafeking's relief was received in Invercargill is afforded by the number who dropped their teeth in the street while cheering, and forgot tbeir trifles in the midst of the exuberant rejoicings. Three complete lower sets have already been sent into a local newspaper office by the finders. One •has found a claimant, but the others await identification.

Improvement.—Mr A. Hopwood, ironmonger, the Square, since taking over the business of Beale Bros, has experienced a very satisfactory increase in the demand for all lines. So in order to make room for new stock, he has made a number of improvements in the shop, the most noticable being that the premises have been extended 50ft and 14ft in width. This will give plenty of scope for conducting a large business.

A Crime. —An Austrian called Gugich was charged at tho Police Court, Dargaville, with, digging gum without a license. Mr McLeod prosecuted for the county. The defendant, after service of the summons, took out a license. At the hearing it appeared that defendant had only been a month in the colony. Defendant was convicted, the fine and costs amounting to ij3 ls. The Court informed defendant that he could not dig until he had been three months in the colony, thus suspending the license for two months.

Enterprise. —We regret that the advertisement of the S.P.Q.E. Drapery Co., Main-street, was not inserted in yesterday's issue of this journal. The firm are selling drapery and clothing of the very best quality at less than Wellington prices. Their stock comprises dress materials, silks, blouse flannelettes, etc., and the best material procurable in blankets, sheeting and calicoes, while in the clothing department only the very best of colonial goods are stocked, including up-to-date patterns in clothing, ties and shirts. The company are making the tailoring department a special study and invite a visit of inspection.

Inventive.—A choice story comes from South Africa, and this from Pretoria. At the beginning of the war it was the duty of a young Hollander to make ur> the list of killed and wounded on both sides. As near as he could he did so truthfully. The truth however, would not suit Mr Kruger at all, and he " conveyed a very broad hint to the compiler that the enemy's list must be liberally added to and the Boers' list minimised as much as possible. The hinc was taken, and the next battle was recorded thus—" British, killed, 23,000; Boers, 15 births."

Jerusalem.—At Wanganui on Thursday an inquest was held on Rhoda Maud McKee, an infant 2:V years old, who died in the Jerusalem Home from the effects of falling into a bucket of boiling water left at the foot of the dormitory staircase in the dark by one of the Sisters while she went to get a candle. The jury found that no blame is attachable to any of the Sisters, and, as a consequence of remarks made by the coroner, added a rider that a register be kept at the Home, containing the true name, etc., of the parents; to be open for inspection by the Government authorities ; and a medical man should visit the Home at least once a month.

Kinematograph. — Owing to the counter attractions last night there was only a moderate attendance at the Christchurch Kinematograph entertainment in the Theatre Eoyal. Notwithstanding, a capital programme was spiritedly gone through. The thrilling war pictures were again enthusiastically received, a number of them being lustily cheered. Mr Harry Baxter and Miss Amy Vaughan again scored in their songs, both being encored. Mr Fergus rendered the " Absent-Minded Beggar," the various phases of the song being appropriately illustrated. On all sides the war pictures are acknowledged to be the finest shown in Palmerston and these alone are certainly worth the price of admission.

Fire.—At 11 o'clock yesterday morning the residence of Mr W. Stubbs, of Kairanga, had a narrow escape of being completely destroyed by fire. It appears that scarlatina had been in the house, and while fumigating the premises the flames from the sulphur set fire to the curtains in one of the bedrooms. Mr Stubbs, who was outside at the time, heard a roaring noise, and immediately went in to see the cause of it, and found the bedroom all ablaze, the fire running up the walls and ceiling. With the object of getting at the fire the window was smashed cpen anci a garden force pump brought into play, which quickly subdued the flames, but not before the paper was burned off the walls and ceiling. The escape which the residence had from total destruction was a remarkable one and it was only saved by the promptitude with which the outbreak was dealt with. The building is insured for in the Royal Company's office. Mr Stubbs estimates tne damage at £20.

U. S. President.—The rumoured candidacy of Admiral Dewey for the Presidentship of the United States is full of interesting possibilities (says the London Daily Mail). There are many stages between the present indefinite talk and a real attempt to force the admiral on the Democratic Convention in tne summer. But if Dewey perseveres there will be as pretty a situation as the most fervent politician could desire." A lar»e section of the Eastern Democrats has long sullenly resented the leadership of Mr Bryan, but it has been impossible to throw him on one side owing to _$'".gifts as an orator and his influence in the West. Dewey has a personal popularity which throws eyen Bryan in the shade, England would have no cause to regret his nomination. He has proved himself our friend more than once.

\ Road Machine.—At the last meeting 'of Manchester Road Board the En° gineer was empowered to obtain on trial, a road trimming machine. Mr Bray was unable to obtain one on trial, but after inspecting one at Wellington, purchased the machine. It has a powerful cutter, eight feet wide which can be lowered to any desired height, and tilted at an angle. At the angle it was fixed for use j by Mr Bray it will trim a width of five | feet, and throw the debris either on or off the road. It takes three strong horses to draw it, a driver, and a man to guide it. On the first day's trial 200 chains of road were trimmed in five hours, and two men following behind, put the debris where required by the following day. Altogether, now ten miles of road have been trimmed with the machine, with most satisfactory results as regards the quality of the work done and the cost. Ml!|W Engineer to the Board, esti-« mates that'the saving in road tnmminn* by thejnachine, will amount to quite fifty per the cost, or a total saying ofj^2oo a^jvear.—Advocate. frade-s^prfo Figs r *^, wonderf-j ] Wqn^J{^mj_L neve? farFfor dnft_ o l *cb_3r«ni_______t _^|^^l_* j

j***___Wh»_>——M_-f-1 Wi ii _MMWB_M_^MW»*___j___—^*_i___da^Mt,—^. Orchestral.—The Orchestral Society will hold their next concert at the Theatre Eoyal on Tuesday, June 19th? On Leave.—Mr Smith, our local stationmaster, is at present away on his annual leave. Mr Cooper is in charge of the station in the meantime. Presbyterian.— The eongregatianal meeting of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church will be held on Wednesday evening next inetead of Tuesday. Fire.—We regret to learn that Messrs Swainson and Bevan's Kuku flaxmill, near Manakau, was destroyed by fire on Thursday. There was no insurance. Art.—The illuminated address executed by Mr L. Watkin, of the Palmerston Technical School, for Sir Robert Stout, and described by us on Thursday, is now on view in Messrs G. H. Bennett and Co.'s window. Kinematograph,—There was a rare crowd of youngsters at the Kinematograph free show at the Theatre Royal this afternoon, which was provided free by the thoughtfulness of the Mayor in honor of the British successes in South Africa. Bankruptcy. —At a meeting of creditors in the estate of A. E. Schultz, held to-day, Mr Innes, as proxy for Ward and Co., moved, and as proxy for Mr Louisson, he seconded that theresolutian passed on May 18th, viz., " that the debtor's offer of 5s in the £ be accepted," be now confirmed. This was carried, only two creditors dissenting.

Promotion. — Father Mackay, of Oamaru, the oldest priest in the Otago Roman Catholic diocese, has had conferred upon him the title of Right Reverend Monsignor and Domestic Prelate to his Holiness Leo XIII. This was done with due formality by the Most Reverend Dr Verdon, Bishop of Dunedin, on Monday, by authority of his Holiness.

Lantern Service. —At the Cuba street Wesleyan Church an illustrated sermon on scenes from the Pilgrims' Progress will be given. As the Rev. T. W. Newbold's last lantern service took the form of a thansgiving service, scenes relating to the relief of Mafeking being shown, the pictures advertised on the Pilgrim's Progress could not then be shown but will appear to-morrow night. Illustrated hymns and solos will be sung and the touching story given entitled " Beautiful Snow."

Colossus of Roads.—The Hon R. Reeves, says a West Coast paper, was called upon to say grace at the opening of the Westport banquet to Hon McGowan, on Thursday, which was right and proper, seeing that the hon gentleman for years filled the office of church layreader; and he improved the occasion by adding the following petition to the usual prayer :—"Oh Lord, we pray Thee soften the heart of the Minister of Mines, and incline him to grant us all the little requests we may make him." The banqueters were too much taken by surprise to say "Amen."

Marriage.—A very interesting marriage took place at Pohangina on Thursday, the contracting parties being Edward James, youngest son of Dr Doak, R.N., of County Tyrone, Ireland, and Miss Winnifred C. Spicer, daughter of the late N. R. Spicer, of Marton, Rangitikei. The ceremony was performed at the residence of the bride's mother by the Rev S. Lawry in the presence of a good many friends. The bridesmaids were Miss Ettie and Millie Spicer (sisters of the bride) and Edith Goldfinch. Mr G. D. L. Goldfinch, sen., gave the bride away, and Mr L. Goldfinch, jun., acted as best man. A number of handsome presents were received.

Awkward for Americans.—The Paris Municipal Council have just enacted a new street regulation. Henceforth, under the penalty of fine, or in default, imprisonment, it will be forbidden to spit in the Paris streets. M. Fortin, the councillor who brought forward this proposal recently, was greeted at first with the derisive laughter of his colleagues; but when he warmed to his subject, and descanted on the number of infectious complaints propogated by promiscuous expectoration, the whole of the Council, with the exception of one member, rallied to his views. The Council have voted a sum of money for setting up notices in the streets, and the regluation is to be carried into effect with the least possible delay.

GOOD-BYE SOCIAL.—Last evening the local teachers met at the Coffee Palace for the purpose of saying good-bye to Mr Alexander Matheson, of Kelvin Grove, who leaves for South Africa on Tuesday next. An excellent supper was prepared by Mrs Stuart, and Mr F. E. Watson presided. During the evening Mr Grant, on behalf of the teachers, presented to Mr Matheson, handsome editions of the works of Shakespeare, Tennyson, and Browning, In acknowledging the gift, Mr Matheson expressed his regret at leaving so many old friends. Messrs Mossman, Warden, Astbury, Bowater, and Opie testified to the high esteem as a teacher, an athlete, and an associate in which Mr Matheson was held. Songs and recitations were contributed by Misses Watts and Oakley, and Messrs Watson, Astbury, Opie and Warden. The singing of Auld Lang Syne and the National Anthem concluded the pro-

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"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.

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