CONTENTS BILL.

Manawatu Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 424, 11 July 1905, Page 2

CONTENTS BILL.

Fibst Page — Tenders, Amusements, Wanteds. <tc. Second and Thibd Pages —Business Announcem nts, News of the Day. Foubth Page — Auctions, Land Sales, General Business Notices.

The body of the late J.. Hosey, who was drowned in the Oi*oua River some time ago, has not yet been recovered.

Mr Maughan Barnott hae selected a Steinway grand piano for his solo contributions at the orchestral concert on Friday.

Captain Edwin telegraphed yesterday: Strong winds from, between northeast and north and west after twenty hours from now; glass fall. 7

■ The general committee of the A. and P. • Association will meet to-morrow morning at 11.45, at the offices at the Showgrounds.

A meeting of the Council of the Chamber of Commerce will be held in the Borough Chambers on Friday even ing at 4.45 o'clock. Among matters to be discussed is the construction of the proposed line to the Foxton beach.

' Bleumel'B mudguard's 7s 6d, fitted freewheels 103 6d, at Clavkson's*

Tho Government is considering reducing the hours of labour of engine* drivers, firemen and guards from fifty, four hours to forty-eight hours per week. Tne reduction would mean an increased expenditure of £21.000.

The secretary of the Romney Marsh Sheep Breeders' Association announcea by ad > ertisement that an application for registration of a Sock cf sheep has been made, and that a copy of the application may be seen at this office.

"Centaur Bicycles," famous since 1876, fitted with freewheel and two Bowdon rim brakes, £20, at Clarkson's*

Mr Wood is questioning the Minister for .Railways whether he will construct a railway line to the Foxton beach in accordance with the representations made by a deputation to him recently ; and whether, with a view to arriving at the actual cost thereof, he will obtain an estimate of expenditure required from tho responsible officers.

A deputation from tho Fire Brigades' Association waited on the Hon James Carroll at Wellington yesterday morning and urged the passing of the Fire Brigades Bill of last cession Tho Minister said ho would take an early opportunity of bringing the Bill before the House. The country, he should say, could not ignore the repeated efforts of Brigades to place themselves on a better financial basis.

" Blue Streak " road racers from £15, at Clarkaon's*

A large fish was found alive on the Hokiaka sea beach on Sunday in perfect condition, with the exception that a portion of the tail was missing. It measures 12ft 6in, is 17in deep, aDd sin through. It is identical with Bank's Ribbon Fish illustrated in Lydekker's Royal Natural History,. except that it has angles or feelerß. Specimens are sMed to be very rare, and only fifteen finds have been recorded. A similar fish was found at Foxton about four years ago and exhibited at Palmerston.

At a meeting of Campbell street district householders last eveniDg it was resolved, on the motion of Mr B. Holben, that the secretary (Mr Swa low) write to the Wnnganui Education Board suggesting that local lxmnufac turers Bhould be asked to tender for any furniture required by the school. The following committee was elected for the ensuing year : Messrs H. Palmer (chairman), K. Wilson, Bett, Holben, Glarkson, Swallow (secretary), Clausen, Jackson, and Pickering. It was decided that tho committee should meet on the first Monday in each month.

Don't miss seeing the jacket bargains at Victoria House sale.*

Last evening the V.M.C.A. Debating Club decided, by I'd votes to 8, that coursing is not a manly Bpott.

Applications are being called for nine vacancies in the teaching staffs of tho North Canterbury Education Board, ono position being a headmaatership at a salary of £296.

Coal, according to n statement made by the Minister of Mines, can bo delivered free on board ship at Greymouth from the State coal mine at Port Elizabeth at 83 3^-1 per ton, and at "Westport from the Seddonville mine at 10s 6d.

The suggestion of the Palmersfcon Debatiug Club to the Sf.M.CA. that they should soar together in the Bible-iu-Hcbools question was gently but firmly declined by the latter, the opinion being generally expressed that their winga are not yet strong enough for such high flights.

A number of officials of tho Agricultural Department paid a visit to tho State farm on Fridny. Among the party were Messrs Kirk. Kinsella, Cuddie, Gilruth, Ileakes, and several others. It is understood (says lha Levia paper) tb.de visit was in connection with the question of the pioposed dairy school site.

A young man departed from Eketahuna some months ago, loaving sundry anxious friends behind him. His foot steps have latterly been guided into the paths of rectitude He has joined tho Salvation Army atChriatchurch, and he wrote to hiaEketahuna friends forwarding the amounts due, togother with .God's blessing.— Express

Captain B. D. Watson, who has just returned from a visit to Japan, states that Japan is feeling the strain of the war, and his impression is that "the people would be glad' to see it ended. Business is going on as usual, however, and there is a determination to continue the war until Russia is beateu. Japan intends to pbtain supreme control in Korea, and has passed laws in that country that will greatly benefit herself. If Japan gets a heavy indemnity from Russia, ehe will make a big bid to secure the Eastern trade, and will probably succeed in doing jo.-

Councillor Willis addressed a meeting of Feilding ratepayers last night and turned over a. few interesting pages of local municipal history. He used very strong language to condemn the daylabor system, and gave it as bis opinion ,that its employment m Feilding would cost the ratepayers i-14,000 more than if the work had been dono under the contrncf; system. His suggestion that a Citizens' Vigilance Committee should be set up to watch over the ratepayers' interests was warmly applauded, and he waß accorded a hearty vote of thanks at the termination of a good-humoured, though attiEaeß distinctly lively meeting. For good value try Standard Star at £12 ,10s. Adams Star Cycle Co., Bole agents.*

Mr J. 0. Lane has received a copy of the annual report and balance sheet of the North Island Poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Association.erabodied with which is a notice to the effect that the annual general meeting of the eooiety i 8 to be held at Hastings pn Friday, 28tb July. The order paper, for the meeting contains a number of important notices of motion, many or which are of the utmost interest to members of the association. The annual report urges the necessity of affiliated societies submitting their appointed judges &i an earlier date than heretofore.' Six societies had become affiliated during the year, m»k iotc a total of 18. The balance.sheet shows a credit balance of £89 1-1 s 4d.

What? If an editor makes a mistake he has to apologise for it, but if a doctor makes a mistake he buries it. If the editor makes one there is a lawsuit, swearing, and the smell of sulphur, but if the doctor makes ono there is a funeral, cut flowers, and a smell of varnish. A doctor can use a word a yard long without knowing what it means, but if the editor uses it he has to spell it. If the doctor goes to see another man's wife he charges for the visit, but if the editor goes to see another man's wife he gets a charge of buckshot. "When a doctor gets drunk it's a case of " overcome by heat," and if he dies it is " heart trouble." When an editor gets drunk it's a case of too much booze, and if be dies it's a case of delirium trcmens. Any old college can make a doctor. You oin't make an editor, he has to be born.

Some startling figures on the ravagfs of consumption were submitted by Dr. Jennings at a meeting ia Christchuroh in connection with the establishment of a Sanatorium. The speaker stated that the world's mortality from consumption exceeded 1,095,000* per annum, or 3000 per day, or two per rninuts. In New Zealand the number of deaths from consumption for the last ten years was 7617, equalling more than 10 per cent of the total death rate of the colony, Taking the value of each human life at £300 the colony had lost lives of a value of £2,280,000. Referring to the fact that the New Zealand consumption death rate was about two-thirds of that of the London rate, the speaker said it was one of which New Zealanders should be heartily ashamed when the different conditions of London and New Zealand life were considered. The deaths from consumption in Christchurch were 12 85 per cent, of the total death rate, whilst in the country districts the proportion was 8.58 per cent.

At a meeting of the Beautifying Society last night, presided over by Mr W. Beck, a communication was received from tho local Chairmen of School Committees, stating that after consultation with the headmasters they had unanimously concluded that the beat interests of the schools would not be advanced by liberating the children for an hour at noon on Wednesday next to oelebrate Arbor Day by the planting of trees in the Square, "as it would disorganise tho schools for the day, and the exams, being so close the teachers feel that the school work should not be interfered with." It was decided to.abandon the idea of holding an Arbor Day celebration, but to go on improving the Square in the manner previously decided upon. It was; resolved to wait upon the Borough Council as soon after.the public meeting re closing streets in the Square as possible, and make a request to that body for a freer hand in dealing with the reserves to facilitate beautifying operations. Messrs Nash arid Freeth were appointed a special committee to appoint speakers and arrange details in connection with tho street closing proposals.

The easiest machine to push is a Swift Eoyal bicycle, Adams, Star Cycle Co., sole ageats.*

About fifty bicycles piled pell mell in front of Mr W. Parka shop betokened an unußual happening early yesterday morning. It was the booking for the Is Tellie Stewart season. Inside, an eager crowd wus clamouring for seats, and some of those at the back were making invidiouß remarks about the ballot which was to determine the seat holders and their numbers. The ballot was drawn in two sections), arid the process took some time. As soon as the first lot was got off money began to change hands rapidly, and pound notes were thick as the leaves of Alambross. There was a lot of pushing and struggling and uncomplimentary remarks, and sundry young men on the edge of tho crowd began to look anxiously at the dials of their watches, which they held in their handß as they gave quick glances in the direction of various shops and offices, and then tip-toed to look over the crowd. Several men in working garb were observed handling cheque books and paying as much as £o 10s for Bets of Beats for different nights. Some of the scared young men oa tho edge fobbed their watches, mounted their bikes and stole silently away, loving their billets better than their seats, but others just hung on and took the risk. Hit hundred seats were booked during the day/ Mr Musgrove said they wouldn't do better than that in Sydney or Melbourne. It is certainly a Palmerston record.

See our window for cycle sundries, all at Christchurch prices. Adams Star Cycle Co.*

Ten man were charged in tbe Christ, church Police Court yesterday in connection with the street riot on Saturday night, and were remanded till Friday, bail of JE2O and £25 being allowed. The charges included resisting, interfering with, inciting to resist, and assaulting the police. The row commenced when a constable was arresting a man on charges of drunkenness and obscene language. The crowd interfered, knocked the constable down, and a general riot followed. About 20 police officers were quickly on the scene, and 10 mon, uost of them holding respectable positions, were arrested. Some of the prisoners were taken in«o a butcher's shop, but the crowd, numbering 2000 or 3000, stormed the shop and assaulted the constables and detectives with legs of mutton and lumps of beef. The disturbance was quelled by about half-paßt 9, but a large crowd remained in the vioin.ity till midnight. A similar affair on a smaller scale occurred a fortnight ago,

"He must be irresistible amiability incarnated ; have a Parisian civility, and all the facts at his finger's end; must be able to put them in a neat concrete manner, by way of popular expression, so that in ten minutes he may bring out the guinoa or fivo guinoiß."— A Christchurch gentleman's modest idea of what the canvasser must be.

The Kaikoura Star Buys: Tho mon at the whaling station at South Bay gave chado aftor five whales last week without success. There have been about ten or a dozen animals sighted lately, and the whalers are confident of a successful season. Tho whales seen co far are of the humpback species, and not nearly so profitable as what is known as the right whale.

For be6t value in bicycles, soe Clark son's*

At a meeting of the Citizens' Committee organised for the purpose of arranging for tho opening entertainment in aid of the hospital fund*, held last night, it was decided to rrqnpst all guests to be in their scats by 7.45 p.m., at which time the concert will commence. Every member of the General Committee will assist during the evening, and for that purpose will assemble at tho Opera House at 7 o'clock. Each member of the Ladies' Committee and the General Committee will be supplied with a piece of red ribbon to distinguish them. The ribbon can be had on application to tho riGcrotary. All holders of tickets are requested to reserve their seats with the secretary as soon as possible. Goo,d seats will be available for all who purchase tickets up till Friday. It is hoped that every seat will bo applied for by that date ; but so that none shall bo disappointed tickets will be sold at. the doors. Tickets at 2s 6d for early doors can be obtained from Mr Essex,

Latest details of tho suicide of Mr F. A. Williamson, of Bonny Glen, on Saturday morning show that the deceased went into* Marton on Friday evening and returned home about 9 o'clock. He was in. cheerful spirits, partook of supper, and retired after playing a few selections on his violin. His mother's attention was attracted by a noise in his room on Saturday morning, the door of which was looked. Access was obtained through the window, when it was discovered that deceased had succumbed from injuries through gunshot wounds. At tho inquest the evidence went to show that deceased waß on two previous occasions temporarily insane. The rash act was committed in a determined manner, as deceased used a doublebarrelled gun. Ho pointed the muzzle towards his moutb, and forced the trigger with a too of-the left foot. A verdict was returned that deceased met his death by gunshot wounds, selfinflicted, while temporarily insane.