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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIV, Issue 9375, 18 February 1909, Page 4

With less than three acres in strawberries a grower in the Beaumont district, Southland, has received over £4OO. The supp'emeutary list of senior Civil Service examination includes the following names as having passed in six subjects Charles Hudson, Wanganui; William Langston, Newham, Wanganui. The following will represent Sancton in the cricket match against Cheltenham, to be played at Saudou on Saturday Walters, Drew,§! Wright, Carlyle, Bowater, Ross, Perry, Mclntyre, Ingram, Gibbo, Penny. Emergencies; Perry and A’Oourt.

Last evening a telegram was received from-the Anderson Dramatic Company stating that the performance of the Squatter’s Daughter., at Marton to-night would r not take place. The Compensation Court in Wellington yesterday gave judgment for £350 in the claim of Hawera Electricity Company against Elthara Borough Council for infringement of water rights. At Wellington yesterday. Patrick J. Plannagau was fined £5 and costs £1 18s 6d, for inserting an advertisement in a Wellington publication announcing his willingness to make bets on the results of the Wellingon races last month,

At Palmerston sittings of the Supreme Court yesterday Mr Justice Cooper reserved for the Appeal Court the case of Andrew Goodbay, iu which the jury returned a verdict of guilty of common assault, but said there was not sufficient evidence to show who struck the first blow. Accused was let out on bail. Ohas. Carter was acquitted on a charge of sheep stealing. The Mastertou Show was brought to a conclusion yesterday iu unfavourable weather. Dairy produce: For batter iu boxes for export the Cheltenham Company obtained first, Maurioeville second, and Ballance third. For butter in boxes for local consumption, Cheltenham first, Maurioeville second, Masterton third. Hunters’ competition: D. Ross’s Midnight. Walking competition : J. Elley’s Guy Fawkes. Trotting horse, in harness: W. D. Watson’s Auctioneer. Champion jumping: Norman Moore’s Laatofos. Consolation jumping: J. H. Niven’s Pickpocket.

In the course of his report to Wanganui Education Board Inspector Braik saysOn the 3rd and 4th inst,, the Inspectors examined candidates for admission to the teaching profession at Hawera, Wanganui, Marton, Feilding, and Palmerston North. In all, 42 candidates presented themselves, 12 hoys and 80 girls. The proportion of boys to girls is by no means satisfactory. Notwithstanding the better inducements now offered, it is not quite so good as it was last year when, of a total of 41 candidates, 14 were boys. The nwmber of matriculated candidates is 16, as compared with 12 last year, while the number who passed the Civil Service Junior Examlna tion is 6, as compared with 7 last year. It is satisfactory to reflect that more than half of those now joining the profession possess standard educational qualifications.

The Hon. J. A. Millar, Minister of Marine, informed a press representative that in his opinion there was no need for a light at Terawhiti. It would only be confusing to seamen, for the spot was already well lighted. The Brothers light covered the whole of that side of the Ooast, and there was also Pencarrow. The Brothers light is right in the centre of the Straits, continued Mr Millar, “and will serve for Terawhiti, the Sounds, and the West Ooast; in fact, everything going east or west. It is only eight miles from the Brotheis to Terawhiti, hut the range of the light is 18 miles. I have seen Gape Farewell, the Brothers, and Pencanrow lights at one tjme, aud this can be seen on any clear night in a particular part of the Straits.”

In the coursse of his remarks on compulsory technical education made at Christchurch the other day, the Hon. D. Buddo reminded his hearers that there were truant inspectors for the primary schools, and he foreshadowed a time not far distant when similar means would-be adopted co keep our technical schools full, “We do not know,” remarks the Press, “whether Mr Buddo’s policy has yet received Cabinet endorsement, but, if so, we are evidently on the eve of important developments, and we warn Mr Buddo that the process of compulsion, once set in motion, may not stop here. The public may insist that even Cabinet Ministers shall be required to fit themselves by training for their position. They may not only insist that Ministers shall display some knowledge of history and political economy, but may even require them to show that they possess at least a modicum of common-sense.. In that case, what would become of Mr Buddo?”

An old friend of the Trustees of Wellington Benevolent Institution paraded at the last meeting. She was most voluble, and in a long conversation with various trustees touched widely on her ilfe’s-history, her troubles, tribulations, hopes, plans, joys, and other evolutions. Prom grave to gay and back again she wandered, and bursting into tears said that she wished “she had been in the Penguin.” Then she mentioned that ‘‘ God is,everywhere, but mostly in Heaven,” and resented a proposition that she could go to the Christchurch Home. One trustee, in coaxing her to be a good soul and go to Christchurch, mentioned that he would be in Christchurch at Easter and “would call and see her.” The applicant repliedr “My days am past, ”and amid the general laughter that followed the facetious trustee was silent.

It is pleasing, says- the Wairarapa Daily Times, to bear of those newly arrived in the Dominion being satisfied with the new condition of things in whion they find themselves placed. The frequent complaints which are made by some that things in general in the Dominion are not what they were represented by officials in London have often created a false impression. It is- all the more satisfactory when something cap be said on the other side. A married couple from the Old Land, recently arrived in a Wairarapa town, have met with every encouragement in starting life in their new home. When interrogated by a representative of this journal as to obtaining employment, “Oh,” they said, “wo been here three months, and have had plenty of work, and have plenty before us.” Whe" asked whether they had any complaints to make as to their position and prospects, the prompt reply ‘ None whatever,” came with refreshing effect ito the newspaper man who was delighted to find immigrants who faced the new situation with a cheery outlook and strong confidence in the future. For such a class of people there is plenty of room in New Zealand.

Men’s Navy Vicuna and dark Tweed Suits 20s, English ready tailored suits 47s fid, 57s fid for 37s fid, heavy idark Tweed trousers 5s lid. All wool saddle Tweeds 7s lid, heavy Leather cloth Shirts 2s fid, all wool socks 9d, Merino Underpants Is 9d, strong biaces 9d, large white handkerchiefs 2s fid the dozen at Neal’s Salo, Feildiug.*

The 0. 0. and D. Company cable that there is no improvement in the frozen meat market and prices are unchanged. The New Zealand Dairy Company will pay £20,024 for batter fat supplied for (the mouth of January. This exceeds by £2986 the payment for January in the previous year.

Mr A. M. Williams, dentist, Marton, has donated a valuable silver teapot, as a prize for one of the amateur events at Marton Sports, and has also given 10s 6d towards the funds.

At Feilding Court this morning before Mr John Cobbe, for failing to send children regularly to school A. Buhner, John Holman, and James Palmer were each fined 2s, with 7s costs in the case of Holman.

Dunedin reports that the action of Jane Paterson versus William Rait, both of Hillend, near Balolutha, a claim for £IOOO damages for breach of promise and alleged seduction, was settled out of Court at the last moment by payment of £4OO and costs.

At Waihi this morning a miner named Joseph Hearue succumbed to fatal injuries received yesterday by a fall of 70 feet down a pass in the Waihi mine. He leaves a wife and family who are now on their way from Australia, intending to join him here.

At |Kimbolton yesterday before Messrs"Moßeth and Orabb, J’s.P., fines were inflicted on the following for not sending their children to school regularly:—F. Bismarck (third offence), 10s fine and 10s costs; A. W. Smith, two charges, 4s, and 17s costs.

For Oroua Licensing Committee the No-License party will nominate Messrs G. Bartholomew, E. H, Orabbe, J. Darragb, H. Tolley and Rev. G. Budcl. The Licensed Victuallers will nominate Messrs W. A. L. Bailey, E. Goodebehore, John Bruce, Harry Woolden and R. Moßeth. The Premier has received the following cablegram from Mr Allen Taylor, Lord Mayor of Sydney behalf of the citizens of Sydney, I tender our deepest' sympathy with your people in sad loss of so many lives in the Penguin disaster.” Sir Joseph Ward replied, expressing his deep appreciation of the sympathetic message.

Notwithstanding the trouble the North Island Brass Band Association has had recently, the contest commencing at Hastings next Monday, by the number of entries, compares more than favourably with that of last year’s contest at New Plymouth. Ten bands compete in “A” and “B” grades, and there are large entries for the competitions.

An American Judge has settled the mother-in-law question as follows: —-“Home is not home where there is a mother-in law. If a man instals his mother in his home when she is able to“provide for herself elsewhere, it is not such a home as a wife must accept, audio the eyes of the law such conduct on the part of a husband is abandonment of his wife.” „

In a reminiscent mood in Court the other day Hr. Findlay said ‘‘‘Why, I remember I commenced practice in a small country town more years ago than I care to remember. We all thought that in twenty years’ time that town would have grown into a large and populous city—now there are fewer people there than when I left.” “But,” he hastened to explain, “I don’t suggest that this was a case of cause and effect!”

A discovery of copper has been made on the eastern side of the Otamatea river, north of Auckland, and it is anticipated that when exploited some good copper ore will be exposed. The lodes have only been tested on the surface, so that their value cannot yet be estimated, but a level is now being driven lower down the hil, where the lodes are outcropping and the discoverer expect that some valuable ore will be opened up. The discovery has been brought under the notice of the Hon. R.. M’Kenzie, the Minister for Public Works. The Manawatu Times remarks “There is reason to believe rhat a considerable amount of sheep stealing is going on. As his Honour said this week in the Bergstrom case, it is often very hard to secure conviction. In that particular case the credit is due entirely to the clever bit of work by Mr Norman Gorton, who for his astuteness deserves the thanks of the whole farming community. If everyone were alert fewer rogues would escape the punishment they richly deserve.”

The Onion Company’s tug Terawhiti returned yesterday afternoon from the scene of the wreck of the Penguin, bringing a quantity of wreckage, including the two rafts to which nearly all the survivors owe their lives, and one of the Penguin’s lifeboats. Two had been secured, bat salvage operations were cut short by a southerly springing up suddenly. The Terawhiti was therefore forced to steam away without taking one of the lifeboats on board, and it was towed behind. When two miles had been covered it broke adrift, and will probably go ashore. The calm sea during the early part of the day enabled a close search to be made of outlying rooks, an oil launch being used, for this purpose, but no bodies were recovered.

The hearing of the charges against Musgrove and Thompson, of alleged breaches of 'the Bankruptcy Act began at Palmerston Supreme Court yesterday. The D.O.A. stated he had prepared a statement in the estate. He had received £207. A case was pending in Napier over 400 rams. The liability for 573 acres of leasehold , was abandoned, and 13 acres in Feilding, on which bankrupts had paid £SO, were sold for a sum which just realised mortgage and /costs. Bankrupt’s properties were put down at £4OBO, and the liability on them at £3150. He did not impute fraud to [bankrupts, and as far as he knew they were of good character. He was aware that since December, 1907, the Rvalues of properties in this district had fallen. His information to the Court was that the leasehold at Wanganui was held at a rental of £376 odd per annum, with the right of purchase. He did not think the property was worth the purchase figure placed on it. The Feilding property was a good investment, and it it had not been for the depreciation of values bankrupts would there have come out on the right side. There was a loss of £IOOO on the rams sent to Melbourne, which only brought £56 4s 2d nefc’to the estate. At this point the hearing waa adjourned till today.

Those who intend to join the Marton School excursion to-morrow are reminded that the train leaves Puke papa at 8.85 a. m. At Obristohnrob Magistrate’s Court yesterday Annie M. Homersham was fined 10s and costs for having carried on a private hospital without a license.

The body of the late Mr Hone Heke has reached Kaikobe and preparations for what will probably prove to be one of the largest tangis held in New Zealand in recent times is in progress. Cooking places, eating houses and two enormous marquees for sleeping quarters, have been erected, and close on one thousand natives are already in camp.

At the Supreme Court at Auckland yesterday, the trial began of Albert Edward Double, William Smith, and Alexander Walker in connection with an assault alleged to have been committed on an old woman at Auckland Domain. Double was charged with committing a more serious offence than the other two, while they were charged with aiding and abetting him in it. The evidence, which was heard with closed doors, was not concluded and the case was adjourned till to-day, the jury being locked up for the night. It is stated by the police that a mistake has arisen in the list of passengers lost on the Penguin, whereon the name of J. Bates appeared. No body was identified under that name, and the Union Company have no record of such a passenger. This name was inserted in the list of drowned when the identification was reported, so that it should now be deleted, and the death roll reduced to 74. It has been proved beyond doubt that a supposed Felix Woodward is not dead, but, on the contrary, has communicated with friends in Wellington by post from Taihape since the Penguin’s wreck.