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Manawatu Standard, Volume XL, Issue 7919, 27 September 1904, Page 4

Short advertising sermon.—Prepare copy carefully. Don't advertise your rivals. Truthfulness in all advertising is essential. Use plain, short, simple words—words that any schoolboy can understand; Wherever possible give prices.

The Terrace End school committee will hold its monthly meeting to-morrow evening. ,-.....

The Premier left Wellington for Christchurch last night,, en route to Hokitika, where he will be banquetted on Thursday.

John Moulden, a farmer of Akatarawa, Upper Hutt, has been missing from his home since mid-day-on Sundaj-. Search parties 'are out. . ,

_ It is stated by a contemporary that a girl named Delia. Fosella, a resident of Levin, who is now in the Strathmore private hospital, Christchurch, under the care of Dr Hertz, has successfully undergone the second operation in bloodless surgery for malformation of the feet, and is doing well.

There is at present on view at the U.F.C.A. a remarkably fine display of dressed poultry, totalling 92 birds, and mcluding ducks, geese, turkeys, and fowls. They are intended for the luncheon at the Wanganui .races this week the caterer being Mr Dustin. The birds were all killed aiid. dressed on the premises, and give a very good idea of the resources and capabilities of thisrapidlvextending branch of the U.F.C.A -

Ata_ meeting of the committee appointed to carry out the arrangements for the Labour Day picnic, last even^ mg, it was reported that the Foxton Borough Council had granted the use ofVictoria Park for the picnic. An attractive programme was prepared. It includes ' thirteen running and - cycling' events for adults, swings and varioul other amusements for children (toys being provided foi* competitions). The members of the committee are working hard to make the gathering a success, but as they do not wish to make a profit out of it, any surplus overthe expenses will, be devoted to some ?' charitable object. A river., excursion will also be arranged in connection with the picnic :

Montgomery's entertainers perform a the Zealandia Hall on October 6 and 7.

Captain Edwin.telegraphed to-day:— Moderate westerly winds ; glass rise.

The s.s. Tongariro (Messrs Barraud and Abraham Jocal agents),-arrived in Wellington at 9 o'clock this morning.

The San Francisco mail will arrive by the express train from Wanganui this; afternoon. There will be «, counter delivery at 7 p.m.

Mr H. F. Gibbons, manager of the local branch of the Bank of New Zealand, has now returned from his visit to England and, America.

The Dunedin Star says it was mainly through the efforts of Mr McKab, M.H.E., that the reduction clause was reinstated in the Licensing Bill.

'• Whether ybu win or lose, Court proceedings cost you a lot of money "—a truism' by a witness at the Supreme Court this morning.- Witness spoke feelingly, legal proceedings last year having cost him i'oOO.

"Why should jou suppose one Government Department should be more lax than another," was a question addressed to' a witness at the Supreme Court by counsel this morning in reference to the purchase of sleepers by the departments. "The Public Works.and Railway Departments" are two entirely separate departments," replied witness. "Have they ?the same inspector?" queried his Honor. "No," replied the witness, and the quiet laugh that followed showed the point was appreciated.

.At the parade of the Palmerston Rifles last night the members were measured for the new slouch hats the company is procuring. It. was announced that on October 14th, there would be a special parade at which Lieut'.-Colonel Webb, commanding" the ■• district, would be present.—The filial competition of the season—for Mr Dcvi ne's trophy, will be held on Thursday evening. The/committee who are. making arrangements for the "basket" social on October 6, desire that all members hand in the names of friends whom they desire invited to the function.

The late George Adams, whose death was announced last week, began his Tattersair sweepstakes in the? early eighties, in Sydney, and continued them there for. some years. ~Then, owing to legislation against the passing of gambling correspondence through, the post office, he removed his business to Queensland and subsequently to Tasmania. Ah enormous amount of money passed through the hands of Tattersall, and Mr Adams' became a rich man from the' percentages. . For some years Tattersall has been really a syndicate.

Messrs Pirani, Newman and Dixon, who were appointed by the Wanganui Education Board to investigate charges preferred against Mrs Field,. one of the teachers in the -Wanganui'Girls' School, report that they "have come to ,the conclusion that there is something radically wrong.with the".?organisation of the school; while, some of the incidents complained of, were considerably exaggera ted, -there seemed to be sufficient in the evidence to show'that a number of the parents are, not without cause, dissatisfied with the manner in which Mrs Field treats some?of the children; and that if matters remain as at present the the attendance at the school must undoubtedly suffer." -

After, they had got through their duties at the Supreme Court last ni«ht the Grand Jury made a presentment to the Court that in' their opinion the system of grand juries should be abolished. Mr W. Park, foreman of the jury, said the question had' provoked considerable discussion among jurymen and; they had arrived at the conclusion indicated in their resolution. Mr Justice Cooper promised to forward the resolution to, the Minister for Justice. He said he would not express an opinion on the subject- any' more than heJ had during the morning. "The Judge, at the request of the jury, promised to ask the Justice Department to procure better ventilation in the jury room. -

At a meeting held at Mr A. A. Lissapman's harmacy last night, 'at which were present Messrs Lissaman (presid,ing), Warden,,A. Jack, Lloyd, Hume, and J. Nash, it was decided to form a new bowling club,in1 town. Mr-Nash read a letter from Mr Meniiplay, seere-^----tary of the. North Island Bowling Asso-?:': ciation, containing details relative ?'t6?i affiliation with—lrhtf * A^eiatJQU.^M# Lissaman, in his explanatory 'reinarlis, said the new club would be affiliated-in the interests of the Palmerston North; Club, and play, at stated periods, would take place on? his private. green. The advantage of having the new club which was named the Braehe <'Oak Club* would be that members would have 'an opportunity of taking part in the annual tournaments, which they might not have if only members of the older club were eligible. It was necessary to affiliate to • place the club and its members on a proper footing. Mr J. A. Nash also explained matters in connection-with the formation and management of the club He also stated that Mr Lissaman had" donated a set of-silver oak leaves, with silver acorn attached, for competition' between members of. the-two clubs.. A , formal resolution, forming the club was' carried and the following officers elected • —President, Mr A. A; Lissaman; VicePresident, Mr C,E Warden; secretary and .Treasurer, Mr .0. Simpson; Execu-' tive Messrs A.- Jack,.F.'Aikin; Hume., with, the officers,,ex.offieio.."The "subscription of ac'tive,menib'ers?was fixed at: 20s per.annum'andimembers of the Palmerston Club ..may ?be enrolled as- - honorary members. It was decided to ■ register the club with the North Island fowling Association and also to approach the* local club for theuse of the old roller. Messrs. J. 0- Batehelar, F,- Mowlem, E? , b. Dixon, J. Bett, arid F. W. Bunting were elected honorary members of the club. - ■

: Eor turnips, rape, grass and clover seed,-the " Little Wonder" broadcast seed sower cannot be equalled by any now in the market. Price, 20s delivered. iMorrow, Bassett and Co., Christchurch.--

If your cycle wants repairing, ■brin-* it to Clarkson's; we make a speciality of repairs.* ' - - ■' ■', ?• . .

J®?** n f eecl attention. .Spectacles fitted at Whiteford's pharmacy.--: '

■'-This is to remind? that oui* Premier Clarkson bicycles are now only .£l7 17 s at Clarkson's." ' :

. There's notning ,i nim ble about our? boots except the prices.—Payne's.- .■- ? A pretty Uttle ceremony is Demcfre-; quently enacted in the Square, the con-■ tractmg parties, being an individual lift search ot the best -bicycle built (the Massey-Ham s ).arid C. Pickering, local agent. Both parties are conscioustof haying sealed a compact that will>Vnhe comfort to : the happy possessor^Jthe machine.:: Many.:: mgre such pendmg.—Advt v y''? ■? ; vy '

The late Mr Jacob Joseph's .estate for probate duty amounted to £291,252.

Mr W. Hart left for the Thames today, where he intends to settle. ■

The annual meeting of the Palmerston Chamber of Commerce will be held on Thursday, October 6th, instead of tomorrow, the date formerly fixed.

A cable was received in Palmerston •this week from Mr J. M. Johnston stating that he intended.. leaving for New Zealand about the end of October.

The Taieri and Peninsular Milk Company has purchased the North Otfcgo Company's dairy and butter factory creameries for £7500.

"Who can say th-at the.Maoriis not enterprising*? A family started a temporary dining-room in connection with the Native Land Court at Awanui (East Cooot), aud did a thriving business, their takings amounting from £3 to £5 some days.

Mr John Endean, licensee of the Waitemata Hotel in Auckland, has applied to the Auokland Harbour Board for the lease for fifty years of a section at the angle of Queen and Quay streets, as he intends to build an extensive private hotel with more than one hundred rooms, and costing probably j£IS,OQO.

The Rev. H. B. Gray, one of the Mosely Commissioners, describes discipline in American schools as essentially a compromise, which depends almost entirely on the interest excited by the teacher.

, A great treat is in store for all who attend the Broad-street Methodist Band of Hope to-morrow eyening. A splendid programme has been arranged, including vocal and instrumental items, sketches, blackboard object lessons, etc. Among those who have kindly consented to assist are Miss Elspeth Brown and Mr H. Mowlem.

Messrs Kirk Bros.' store at Tuparoa (Poverty Bay) was broken into on Friday night. The patent alarm till was forced with an axe, and about £3 in notes and silver were extracted, cheques being, left untouched. A remarkable fact is that by accident Mr Kirk had neglected to lock his. safe, which contained over one hundred pounds, but fortunately the.robbers did not try to open the safe, apparently taking for granted that it was locked.

The adjourned meeting of creditors in the bankrupt estate of F. T. Neame was held at the Deputy Official Assfgnee's office yesterday, only two creditors being represented, namely, Messrs Barraud and Abraham and Johnston and Sim. The bankrupt, who was present, offered to pay the Deputy Official Assignee the sum of i£lo for distribution among the creditors within the next two months. He, also, offered the proceed^ from the sale of a trap on which there is a hen of £11. The bankrupt's offer was accepted.

It is intended that the double express service, which comes into force in the South Island on November 1, shall only extend over five months; but the early trains—i.e., those leaving Christchurch at 10.10 and Dunedin at eight o'clockwill run right through the- year. It has been arranged that there shall be concurrently a . daily ferry ' service, the steamers leaving Wellington at 8 o'clock and Lyttelton at 6.30 p.m., thus maintaining regular communication between Auckland and Dunedin. Half an hour will he saved between Wanganui and Wellington, the express train reaching Wellington at 7.15 p.m. Two dining cars are now in course of construction at Addington for the first express. This will be under the management of the present contractors-till April Ist, when all dining cars are to be taken over by the Government.

During the discussion in committee on the Licensing Bill the Premier said he had not lived sixty years without knowing' that gambling went:on in clubs. There was more unhappiness caused through club life than by hotels. They had their " schools." Mr W. Fraser: I never heard of it and I have been a member of a. club for forty years. The Premier said he could give some shocking examples of gambling in clubs. Mr W. Fraser : Not in decent clubs- The Premier: Yes, decent clubs; some of the best in the colony; In referring to the above discussionthe Dunedin Star says.: —We congratulate Mr Fraser on the innocence of his forty years' experience and observation in. clubland, but Mr Seddon is right for all that. We must frankly add that we should not have to travel a hundred miles from Dunedin if it were necessary to adduce illustrations of the harm and misery resulting from the gambling habits in clubs.

The following are the competitions to be decided at the Manawatu and West Coast Show, Palmerston North:—On the first day, Victoria Cross, Mounted Rifles section jumping and leaping, an addition race for which £28 is offered, and a maiden hunters' jumping prize, .£lO. 'The second day is limited to a steeplechase leaping competition for prizes amounting to £17, as this is the judging day for all five stock. : On the '_' People's " (third) day, excellent variety is furnished in single and tandem driving,* £6; pony leaping, £6; best lady driver, £10; lady's trap and horse prizes, valued £3; best lady rider over the hunters' jumps, excepting water jump and double brush, £10; hunters competition of £30, with thirty guinea challenge cup, aud a handicap woodchopping competition of £25. It will be noticed that several additions have been made to the list of prizes for previous years, and this will doubtless increase the already large number of exhibitors. Entries close on October 14th.

Dr. Ensor's Tamer Juice lor constipation, indigestion, liver, kidney and bladder ailments. Many persons are prematurely aged, soui* and withered when they should be in their prime, because they have neglected to help nature when needed. If thisis your condition take Tamer Juice, 2s 6d, all stores and chemists. —Barraud and Abraham, wholesale ag'ents.-^-Advt. ' .