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Manawatu Standard, Volume XL, Issue 7915, 22 September 1904, Page 4

■ Several settlers at,Eketahuna have been fined for allowing their pigs to stray on the public roads? ■ '

The Wanganui Education Board today, advertises for teachers for the Awahori, Whakaruaru and Bivcrlea schools.

A mean man in Hawera appropriated the postmaster's bicycle the other night and it has not since been seen by the owner.

Nine months' ago the Eketahuna Express was threatened with a libel action by Sir Joseph Ward. The Express says it has not yet apologised to Sir Joseph and has no intention of doing so.

At the Borough Council meeting last night the extension of the lighting of the Borough was considered. Cr Essex presented a list of new lamps required.' It was decided to go round the. Borough on afternoon to view the positions of the various street lamps. A motion that the visit.be mado at night .when the lamps are lit was lost. .

The Mayor of Greytown has refused to accept the resignation of a councillor on the ground that the Borough could not stand the expense of running a byeelection and that he had better wait till next April, when there would be a general election ! In the meantime a fireeater named "Wffl"Toomath, not unknown in Palmerston North, is frothing to get into the Council, and the dust he is kicking up is causing the Mayor no end of trouble and anxiety.

The fire last night in Broad-street tends to show that it is time the Fire Brigade was supplied with some motive power to get their appliances to the scenes of fires. Last night by the time the firemen had reached the outbreak they were almost exhausted and ; were not fit for work for some minutes after arriving. If they had been supplied with some motive power for the reels they would have arrived at the fire fresh and much valuable time would be saved. More short lengths of hose, say 50 or 60 feet lengths, are also needed by the Brigade.

To-night at the Zealandia Hall, a social and dance, the last; of the season, will be held under the auspices of the members of St. Patrick's Church. These popular and largely-attended socials are always eagerly looked forward to. We anticipate a very large attendance to-night. The dance begins somewhat earlier than on former occasions, viz. 8.30, a change that will be appreciated by a large number. A good orchestra has been engaged, and abundant refreshments will be provided. The floor being at present in first-class order an enjoyable everiin<* may be anticipated. .»••-. . . °

Tho Palmerston Band Bazaar .in the Lyceum Theatre, continues to attract many visitors. The stalls have been replenished and good business is being done.' Last night songs were given, by Messrs Davis, Hitchmgs, Hutton and. Bruce. Miss Ellis gave a slapping dance that was much appreciated. The ladies-hat-trimming competition was won by Father Tymons, Mr Wood filling second place. The following are the winners of last night's raffles:—Satchel, Mrs Pickering; tray, Mrs.Charker; plaque, Miss D. Wood ,* cushion, Mr Forbes; doll's bedstead, Mr Beattie. ; The admission to the Town Band's bazaar to-night will be 6d. Miss Ellis, gold medallist in Highland dancing,' will give an exhibition of sword and other Highland dances. ■

A most interesting match at- billiards was played in Woodville a few days ago, says the Examiner. .The occasion- was tile return match between four members of. the Tararua Club, Pahiatua, and the Woodville team who visited Pahiatua a short time ago. The games'were played ou the Club Hotel table and evoked much interest. The first game was a most exciting one, and was 150 up. The score stood at Pahiatua 148, Woodville 147, and Pahiatua to play. Tho player missed- : the cannon ho played fpr,-arid the- Wd'qdville man went out. In the second-game the local man easily defeated his opponent by 78 points in 150. The third game was won by Pahiatua by 21 points, while the fourth went to Woodville by six points. The last two games were 100 up. Woodville thus won by three games to one.

Cluistchui•ch:' Truth supplies the following.details? regarding the rescue of a child at Suiririeiyby Miss M. Dennistou, a daughter of Mr- Justice Denhiston:— , Some children were bathing, and got out sqi their depth. One child was pulled out by a pole, but the,other had .got beyond reach, and none of the? bystanders were able to swim or offer any assistance. Miss Denniston was sitting on the rocks a hundred yards? away, arid heard the cries of the crowd. She ran to the scene. ! By the time she got there the child had sunk twice,;and was hi a very exhausted condition. Miss Demiis- ' tori jumped into the sea, clad as she was, swam out to the child, and-brought her ashore in an-unconscious condition. As the bystanders, sonic of-'-whom', were mon, appeared to have lost their heads, there is no doubt the child would have? drowned but for Miss Deririistbri's bravery. ../ The,child was taken to the Cave Rock Hotel, where' she was resuscitated, given dry clothes, arid soon recovered. ?

' I say, you can't beat the Eia Ora hard felt at Bs9d and 10s 6d. Best in the market; guaranteed to keep, their colour. Millar and Giorgi, sole agents —Advt. ' ??..•:;:'-:

A rumour being current that a Maori - i lad died at Bangitane yesterday as the ■ result of injuries from .his school mates, ■ the parents have written ,io us, stating i that their son was not injured, as stated, | but that he died from an attack of fever. i The following joke at the expense of , Dannevirke is cracked by a conteni--1 poraiy:—" Dannevirke has a Prohibii tionist Mayor, a high pressure water supply, and a councillor named Drink-. water. It should carry No-licenso at the next polls." Sunlight and air arc God's great panacea for many of the ilk to which flesh is heir. The bicycle is one of the best means we have for obtaining these things. People should spend more time beneath -God's blue sky and they would be all the better for it In body, soul and mind.

The two Romney Marsh rams imported from' London by Messrs. Abraham and Williams to the order of Mr J. O. Batehelaiy of Palmerston North, have been taken over to Somes Island to undergo the usual period of quarantine. , Th c animals are both prize-takers. One; carried off second prize at the last Boyal Agricultural Show, and the other third prize at the West of '> England Show.

The annual sale of work in connection with the Congregational Church will take place in the Lyceum? Theatre on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, October 4th, sth and 6th, when it- is confidently expected there will be a record sale of the various articles on the. stalls. There will be plain'work- and fancy goods, while refreshments, produce, sweets and flowers will be tempt- , ingly provided.- .Competitions?for old " and young, with musical ■programme, '• snowball and fish pond for the children^ . each evening. ' Admission 6d,-children ■" 3d. -• .'■.'■-' -.-'.-■:■

The Wellington iron: founders expressed indignation at: the Premier's statement in the House,- wherireferring to complaints about the-bone-sterilising . plant being manufactured, out of the. ' colony, that "those who are kicking up . this row were a close corporation, who made agreements amongst, themselves, i and when the Government called for tenders for boilers or machinery they tendered within £1 or so of each other, and then sat in solemn conclave and passed resolutions condemning the Government." The . ironfounders inter- ' viewed give the lie direct to the state- ■■'. ment,'and are understood to be prepar- - ing an official reply. . They also declare that tho greater part of ,the -machinery, for the sterlising plant which the Government has sent Home for could have been manufactured in the colony. It is not usual for Maoris living in remote comers to indulge in a stylish weddingron correct orthodox lines. When , they do thus shine forth, the new departure should be hailed with some signs of pleasure by 'their pakeka friends. Recently at Korih'iti, Mahi Wineti and ' lta Pokiha, both old pupils of the Pomoana School, and holding Fifth Standard certificates, were married in true English fashion:- Bride, bridesmaid, bridegroom, and best man were'alt ' "up-to-date"; indeed, they made a very pretty little picture in the old Mission church. The breakfast was a sumptuous one, and included two large weddingcakes. Over 200. Maoris were present. Waiters, neat and polite, attended to the wants of the visitors. Each important guest was given a handsome Maori present, whilst the wedded couple were the recipients of, numbers of valuable gifts. lta is one of the two'girls who helped to save Bikirangi Potaka from drowning some little time back, and is - the holder of a medal as a reward for the : bravery she displayed on : that. occasion.—Wanganui Herald. >■' . Mr Simon W.Donovan, who died at Masterton on Tuesday, was the father of Mr J. J. Dorioyan, of Bunnythorpe.. The deceased, who'was a native of County Cork, Ireland, came to' New Zealand, 40 years ago, and for the past " 30 years has resided on his farm "Woodleigh" at Dreyerton. About twelve months ago the late Mr Donovan was'_attacked by paralysis, and after; receiving treatment in private hospitals in Masterton and Wellington returned to his farm some months ago, in comparatively good health though' very feeble. Lately, however,, he had not been so .. well, and removed; to his residence in Hall-street, Masterton, so as to be nearer medical attendance, and here he, passed peacefully, away in the presence.of most of his. family on Tuesday. Although much reduced in strength Mr Donovan retained consciousness till the last. The :- late Mr Donovan owned-some land in the Northern Wairoa, and could tell many amusing stories of tho vicissitudes of travelling in that locality when means of locomotion were but few. He was. appointed a Justice of Peace about ten ' years ago. -■■'■•■..-'■■ The-Borough; Council held a special meeting last night. Presenfh-The Mayor ,(m the chair), and Crs. Haydon, France. • , Tolley, Jack, Goodger. and Essex. -The by-laws, were considered. It ;wW de- ' cided to appoint sub-committees to deal with, the various sections, and,to 'report?'"?, to' a future meeting. ' It was also resolved to ask • gentlemen ■ outside" the Council to act as honorary members of these revision committees. .'-The following committees were appointed :—Sanitary and waterworks by-laws, Crs Jack, Holben and Tolley (convenor), and , Inspector Perry; building "byJaws,? Crs Armstrong, France (convenor),;? Essex :". and Messrs E. Larc'pmb and" J.- Perrin ; ■ general by-laws, Crs G6odger,'Bro.\vnifa» ' and Haydon (convenor). v Cr Jack sug^ gested having an up-to-date expert.'who was acquainted with all the latest requirements of the Health Department on the sanitary committee." 7 He suggested the director of the plumbing classes at the Wellington Technical- School, who was a- practical man. '• By this means the. by-laws would be settled defiriitelv, and' no. alterations ( would ? afterwards': be needed, otherwise, said Cr Jack, it would be a waste of time . on the committee's part. The Council considered the sanitary, committee as appointed.,'was. quite i,;? equal to the task of drawing up the by-, laws, whereupon Cr Jack said they ; cbu\d'.-.;, take his .name off- the • committee. ? ?.'",'?",.-. ].._. 'The best turnip and rape see;d: is on' •' • the "Farmer's Favourite "drill.*:?:?- ;■ "•," ._ Sight testing at Wbiteford's phai*macy <■■ !- is free of charge.ll"; :?\?;:^ ;; The McCormick Big 4 Mower main frame is made in" one piece, which, ensures solidity, and strength. All bearings are fitted with removable bushes' in which ' tha shaftings fit accurately.*?;;-:;:: :>;,,': -. Best price given for old1 cycles* iri! ex-:;:.; change for om*. hew.Premier and Centaur-' cycles.--Clarkson's.r -:;-":'::,/?r ; ;r^-.^,;.;;. . Thisls the time f(ri*?;spr^-ciearimg : 1* or paints, floor stains, furriituro:polish enamels, glass shades, pictures;" fraririne and .;Winsor ;a nd?-.Newtdri's^- artist's ' materials go.to A, Turner's; Tfe Square. > r— Advt.■'-.■••■■'' '..'■'■ V:.-; -v--.'-"'..-..-■'• ---■-' ,-«':

Apropos of the "Rugby Rough," at a football '.'.-dinner -at Levin the toast " Disabled: Footballers," was honoured.

The Press says that the Patea P>-es Ijyteriarishave given a call to the Rev Rule, of Mangaweka. \ -

Captain Edwin telegraphs to-day; Heavy gale - from between west and southwest and south ; glass rise * rain heavy and much colder weather. ': "

Mr J.'o. Batchelar's friends will re>gret to learn that he has been 'confined to his room, suffering from ah' attack of' illness' since Tuesday. On enquiry today we learn that he is progressing favourably.

The death occurred in the Hospital last night of Alexander Kennedy, aged 81. Deceased was a Blenheim resident and had been in the Hospital some time -suffering from heart troubles.

_ Mr Kavanagh, who was burnt out last night, has been very unfortunate, this being the second time he has suffered by .fire within the last nine months. On both occasions he has practically lost ■everything.' ' /'

Messrs J. C. Melver, E. H. Nolo, and Misses Starck, C. R. Newport., and B. -Slurtcliffe, all of Palmerston North. have elected to take up missionary work 'in India. The party is to leave Wellington by the Monowai on the 7th pi-ox. for Sydney, connecting there with the Oldenberg for Colombo.

The Minerva Quadrille Assembly's " pinafore ball" was held at the Foresters' Hall last evening, when between 80 and 40 couples graced the floor. All the arrangements were well attended to and iihe gathering was most enjoyable. Messrs Stewart rand Bourne acted as Ms.C. while Mi* A. F. McMinn presided.-at the -piano with his usual'ability. ;' .

Messrs McMillan arid Park presided at the-Police Court this morning. . John Jones was fined 10s in default seven days' imprisonmerit for drunkenness, he being an old offender. Robert Harris was. -fined 5s in default 48 hours' imprisonment for a similar offence. Harris was sentenced to 14 days' hard labour for committing an indecenev in the Square.

__ Mr W. Allen, a clerk in Messrs' J. A. Nash arid Co's establishment, received the welcome intelligence, by cable yesterday, that a former employer of his in 'England had.bequeatned to him a fortune amounting, it is understood, to Mr Allen, who is a brother of Mrs Merriman, of Palmerston, left today for Sydney en route for England in connection with the matter.

A man against whom an application for a prohibition order was being asked •for at .the Police Court this morning made a novel excuse for his insobriety. His •" missus " had been. experimental"with some stuff that a "professor" ht leged would cure the drink craving. She must have put too much in his refresher, he said, and.the result was his intoxication., • .

At the opening of tha municipal abattoir at Stratford, the Mayor infuriated that the sum of „5000 had Wen borrowed for the erection of buildings and purchase of land, but owing to strict economy and the avoidance of mistakes made by"other municipalities, the Council had succeded in carrying out the work for £4000. and would thus be able to return £1000 to the Treasury. • ,

Speaking at a meeting of the Wellington Christiari Endeavour Union the Rev. Dr. Gibb explained that he did not think much of the girl who goes to a Christian Endeavour meeting and sings and prays fervently, and then allows her mother to get up and light the fire in the .morning. The speaker's views were Ifeartily approved by a section of his audience.

In the Square last night a large audience listened to Mr J. J. Meiklet who was wrongfully imprisoned some years ago, and who now claims compensation jrom the Government. Mr Meikle promised to go to Auckland and give" Mr McGowan a particularly warm time of it, and spoke at.lengthon "the pollution of the fountain of Justice," after which he took up a collection..

•It was recently reported that a combination of implement-makers had. decided not to be represented by exhibits at tho Agricultural and Pastoral Society's: Show. The Society .telegraphs -to the general rrianager of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, urging him not to enter the agreement. Mr Macpherson, the general manager, replied that show expenses bad helped to make the machinery business so unprofitable that his firm could •not but sympathise with the combine in its retrenchments. The .' matter is a a serious one for the Society, which regards the action of the implementmakers as amounting to a dearth blow. The coinbine has excluded the Christchurch, Timaru, Dunedin arid Invereargiil shows from its agreefnent.

An important question on the subject of old age pensions was put to the Premier by Mr Guinness. He wanted to know whether the Premier was aware -that under the Old Age.Pensions Amendment Act, 1902, in cases where a man and his wife are both entitled to an old age pension, where, the husband has property and the ■ wife has none, and the value of the^ property exceeds the limit that a pensioner may hold tg eritUle.liim to a full pension, a -deduction fu6iu?']iis; pension is- made on ; the full amount of the excess so held by' him, and that in -fixing the pension for his wife, who holds no property, a deduction is made from her pension on half the value of the husband's property, so that, in effect, a de; •ductionismade. from the pension of each .pensioner in respect of ihe-same'pro-perty'? .The Premier's reply-was brief. It was, he said, the invariable 'practice to treat property in 1 thp maimer described, and the authority was contained in the' Act. Tho matter,"he -added, had beeii.referred to the law officers.

Kia Ora hats for ever at 8s 9d and 10s €d; each hat guaranteed to keep ■ its -colour. —Millar and Giorgi, sole agents, —advt. :■■'.-."''■ ""

Dr. Ensor's Tamer Juice tor -constipation, indigestion," fiver, kidney and blad--der.ailments. Many persons are prema-' purely aged, sour and withered? when they should be in their, prime, because they have neglected to help nature when needed. If this is your condition'take Tamer Juice, 2s 6d, all stores and chem:ists. —Barraud and Abraham, Wholesale agents.—Advt. - . ' '

Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, for coughs and colds never fails. -

Usmar, merchant tailor, Main-street, Palmerston North, late Regent-street, London. —Advt.

When buying a DENTON HAT see that the leathers are embossed " THE DENTON HAT." One .price .everywhere, 10s, 6d>