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Manawatu Standard, Volume XL, Issue 7320, 13 June 1902, Page 2

The Wan;.mui Educalion Board meets on Monday ncit.

A now set of postnjjo stntups from tho Transvaal Colony has just boon issued, tho values ranging from Jd to 10s.

Thu District Court sittings concluded this morning, Judge Kettle proceeding to Wanganui by the mid-day train.

On health grounds, an order forbidding the wrnppinß-up of foodstuffs in ol 1 iiKWspiipoM has just been issued by tno Prefect of Finistcrj.

CKnng to the rain and consequent small attendances at tho schools to-day the distribution of pence-uominomoration cards was postponed till Monday.

ihe Colyton School Committee have decided (o recommend the Wair-amii Education Board to appoint Mr J. H Gray, of Southland, as headmaster. '

Tho Working Men's Club has decided to purchase land between tho Police Station and Mr Shortt's residence for the purpuso of erecting a building I for a new Club.

For using an old United States Hug as a bag in his business of rag collecting, a man has been fined 20 dol. at Boston, the charge being "contemptuous use of the United States flag."

The Fire Brigade held the third social of their season in the Brigade Hall last, night, there being a gcbd attendance. A most enjoyable evening was spent. The socials are to be hold monthly during the winter.

The many friends and admirers in New Zealand of Licuten;<nt-C'olonel Porter will be gra lfif d to hear thai he has been recommended for a Brigadier Generalship in recognition of his distinguished services and gallantry in tho South African War.

The Post says :—lt is stated that there are more unemployed printers at the present time than is usual even on the eve of the Parliamentary session. Tins is considered to be due to tin; fact that numbers of the country journals hare recently shortened their staffs by the employment of typesetting machinery.

Those about to furnish would do well to communicate with tho Scoullar Co. Ltd., Wellington. The Company havo an immense up to dUo stock in every department from which tj select, wl-ilst their prices are such as will mean substantial saving as regards cost. They forward.an Illustrated Guide to house furnishing post free. See advt.

Recent callers at the New Zealand Agency-General in London include the following:—Mr Lynn MeKelvie. of Wanganui, who is now at the Colonial College, .Uollesley Buy, Suffolk ; Mr F. J. Tasker and the Misses Tasker, of Palmerston North ; Dr. and Mrs Findlay, of Wellingtor ; Mr and Mrs Firth, uf Wellington; Mr and Mrs E. Barton, of Feilding; Mr and Mrs J. Blundeli and the Misses Blundeli, of Wellington.

Mr and Mrs T. E. Taylor (writes a London correspondent) came from Australia by the North German Lloyd steamer Bremen to Naples, where they landed and started on n tour of the chief Italian cities and Switzerland, then crossed France westward to Paris, and came through to London. Their present intention is to remain iv England unt:l the first week in July, returning then to New Zealand by the route by which they came.

The Kuv. R. M. Turubull, formerly curate at Si. Saviour's Cathedral, Sydney, but recently appointed temporarily to Coonia, has come into a fortune of £50,000 through tho death of his father, winch occurred in Scotland iv April, Testator's house and plate aro also left to Mr Turnbull, conditionally on his residing m^ the house. Sir lurnbull. however, a Sydney correspondent states intends to remain in Australia, but he will visit ScoLland next month.

One of the returned troopers by the Zealandia was asked by a Herald reporter about the contradicted rumours concerning the lash'.ng to a gun wheel for some offence. He said it was quite true that tyro men nho answered an oflieer back when on i long and tedious march which they had to make on foot, were sentenced to" this punishment by an Imperial ollieer. The rest of the men quickly cut the thongs which bound then1 comrades, who were then scut into Newcastle and detained in camp.

Initial entries tor Messrs Gorton and Son's first Turakina sale are advertised m to-day's issue. Among other lines they will offer on behalf of Mr Edward Newman and the whole of his wellknown Shorthorn herd. Mr Newman has been breeding Shorthorns for the ast 20 years and has only used carefully selected Shorthorn bulls." His herd wa"s founded on cows bred by Mr Charles Cameron. Tins sale affords an exceptionalopportunify for buyers to secure a class of cattlo seldom offered.

The College-street School Committee are to bo congratulated upon acquiescing in the appointment of Miss Barry as assistant mistress of the primary school in succession to Miss Innos. Miss Barry has been a resident of Palmerston for, some years, having resigned an important scholastic appointment- in Auckland to join her relations here. Miss Barry has dono a considerable amount of relieving work in this education district, and has accomplished good work in every case, but this is her first permanent appointment. Miss Barry's influenco for good on her pupils has always ueen particularly well marker!, and she should prove a worthy successor of Miss limes.

Au inquest was held at the Hospital yesterday, before Capf. Mowleui, District Coroner, into the circumstances surrounding the death o£ a little boy named Conrad Dernier, who was admitted to the institution suffering from injuries inflicted by a gas eni'ine. The following jury was einpaiir.cllcd :—Messrs Goo Holland (foreman), "W. Ryan, D. Charter, Jus. Donaldson, A. Goldfinch, and "\V. Sutlierland. Evidence was given by the boy's father and by Dr Macl intire, the'latter attributing death to fracture of the base of the skull, and a I verdict was returned in accordance with the medical evidence. The jury visited the premises where the accident occurred and inspected the engine at work, and after doing so added the following rider : "That notwithstanding the certificate issued by the Inspector of Machinery we do not consider the machinery is perfectly protected to ensure immunity from accident, and would strongly recommend that the projecting shaft be either removed or securely boied in." The jury exonerated Mr Dender from any blame in regard to the accident. During the visit to the engine room n piece of racking hold near tha shaft was immediately caught; find whirled rouiid,

Permission has at length been given by the German authorities for women to attend political meetings. They mnst sit in epeoial places howoy«r, and wake no speeches.

Colonel Frank Rhodea formally handed over tho grave of the late Mr Cecil Rhodes to tho care of the nalivon, who greatly appreciate tho honour thus confeu'ed upou them.

We have to acknowledge the receipt of a card of invitation to the opening ceremony at tho new printing house of iho New Zealand Times on b'a'urdav next.

The Representation Conjniissi ncv-i havo decided that of the six additional members of Parliament, four shall ba elected in the North Island and two in the South T^land.

At the S.M. Court this morning, before Captain Mowlem, J.P., V fi rst on.eud.er, female, charged with drunkenness, was convicted and discharged on payment of 2s cab hire.

c rogret to hear that Mr J. O. Batehelnr is rather seriously indisposed suffering from a heart affection, although able- to get about. In common wiih his many friends, we sincerely trust that he way soon be himself again. While demolishing an ancient church at Lalinde, near Pengueux, some workmen found an egg. apparently in a perfect state of preserration, onibedded in the mortar of a wall that had been standing for fully 800 years. General Viljoen, who has bcon on parole ever since his arrival at St. Uelsna, is somewhat unpopular with tho Boer prisoners, as he has told them some disagreeable truths with regard to affurs in South Africa.

Oinng to Ins parents' perjury wlien testifying against him at a court-mar-tial at Hermes in 1892 a French soldier was sen fenced to penal servitude for lite I hoy have now admitted their guilt, and their son's sentence has been reversed ueuding a new trial

Dressed ai a ruin, -. woman siencj on as the supercargo of a British ster'aer n Boston. Although on board sii uiouli-s her sex was not revealed until the other day, when she deserted at New York oimng some Icttsw and photo'raphi behind her.

Having turned a rickety old bain into a court at fcSccauens, N.J., J u jr, 6 g Churchill was trying a ca-e when suddenly a ton of hay fell on him from the loft above. The constables had to remoyo (ho hay with pitchforks before tlie trial could proceed.

( In order to trap a sj.iritur.hVt medium at benoa, garhe was secretly introduced on two occasions into tho'food she ate jus before holding her seance* In alleged to have had a strong odor of garlic aoout them.

_ t In Chambers, tins niornin-- M r Cooper appeared in support of an agreement of compromise between the Belk biup-Riismg Company and Thos. Hirst a contributor in respect of fifty slrircs in the company. After he-u-ing counsel his Honor sanctioned, the compromise and made an order accordingly.

An employer of labour told the Wellington Arbitration Court that he had learned from the Secretary of the trades union with which ho dealt, that he classified the men in his emplornvnt book under three headings—" G ""•• B " and •' D.8." To judge from the laughter that followed the statement, no interpretation of the cryptic initials was needed.

Bargains will be found in the clothing and _ mercery department in boys\ youtas' and mens' tweed suits, overcoats, nnd^eeneral outfitting, to-morrow at tho Bon Marckd sale now proceediii" —Advt. =

Among other attractive bargains whu-k will bo available at The lion Marche sale to-morrow are the following:—Some 50 pairs of ladies' (an kid gloves very slightly spotted at Is Gd per pur, silk and velvet blouse lengths originally 12s Gd to 25s at 5s lid'and 7s lid, choice dress pieces at heavy reductions, ladies' winter capes 15- to •10s at 2i lid, 5s lid, and 10s Cd, adies' fawn and tan jackets, the pick o f the season from 12s tul upwards, intending buyers should secure these early as they are selling quickly.—Advt.

Ladies are invited elsewhere to mspecthe selection of jackets, mackintoshes and millinery, now showing at The Bon Marehe ; also, the latest goods in dre«s cloths in full ranges of black andleadin.r h ades.—.Hvt.

Jas. MeMaster, the well-known London Artist, who is staying in Palmerston for a season, is receiving pupils, as well as commissions for portraits from sto 100 guineas. Particulars, press opinions, etc., at McMaster's Studio, or Mr Beadnall's Art Gallery, the Square. A class for painting and sketching from uatnre held weekly at Feuding.—Adrt.

Bargainsfor meu in "Winter clothing, suits, macintoshes, overcoats, shirts hats, and mercery,, at tho jßon Marche —Barclay's assigned stock—Bargains in boys' and youths' clothing. Shop early and secure them.—Abvt.

J. B. Clarkson, of the RudgeAVhitAgency, wishes to call tho attention of the public in general to the large stock of bicycles which ho has at present, prices of which range from £i upwards, also to his large quantity of cycle accessories, which include Phenomenon lamps, bells, cyclometers, oils, chain lubricants.—Advt."

T\ c are now quoting prices below cos for our large stock of second-hand cycles and have had them all thoroughly overhauled, so that we cau guarantee every one to bo in thoiough good working order. A'ow is the time to secure a really pood reliable machine at your own price and oil your own terms." Inspection invited. G. H. Scott, Dayton Cycle Depot.

11. Billens, photographer, Palmerston A ort-h and Rongotea Every description of photo work undertaken" in town or country. Old photos copied and enlarged. A magnificent stock of picture monla;nps on hand for framing.—Adyt.