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Manawatu Herald, Volume I, Issue 12, 4 October 1878, Page 2

Foxtok Whabf,— The additions to the Foxton Wharf are being rapidly proceeded with, and will be completed in about fire weeks. The work would probably have been done ero this, but for a succession of rough weather, and lengthened delays in obtaining the necessary timber. The whole of the

main piles .iro down, and a portion of the planking ; nearly sill tho tie-beams and guides arc fixed, and the men are now .sinking the piles for the turntable. Twentyeight feniler piles will bo placed ousido the whiirf, which, when completed, will be 1-30 feet long.

All Sai..t.s' Church. — Tho Roy Mr TovvgooJ, of M;n !,on, will conduct Divine Servico at All Saints' Church, Foxton, on Sunday next. The Holy Communion will bo administered at morning sorvice.

M.D. i-oR Palmeßstox. — Dr M'Laughlin, the newly -appointed doctor for the Palmers* ton Foresters, arrived- at Foxton on Wednesday last steamer Jane Douglas, and proceeded on in the evening train. As an addition to the physicians in the district, we give Dr M'Laughlin a hearty welcome. We hear he has come from tho Wairarapa district.

The Hydrabad. — Mr Ross, the energetic contractor for the works at the Hydrabad» is pushing on rapidly. Gangs of men are now taking out the cai'go. Already 25 tons of cargo are en the beach ready for carting, and with the gear now at tho vessel, from 20 to 25 tons per day can be got out. The steamer Glenelg is coming from Sydney to assist in tho operations, and as she ' left Sydney some days ago, we may expect in a few days to hear of her arrival in Wellington. She is a ;twiu«screw, 150 tons burden, and has 90 horso power engines. She will take heavy cargo to Wellington, and will tend on the vessel. The work of discharging will doubtless be rapidly performed, as the cargo will go both ways ; in fine weather by sea to Wellington, and in rough weather along the beach to Hartley's, where it will be shipped into steamers and vessels in the Manawatu River.

New Paper. — We have- received a copy of the Waipawa Mail, printed and published at Waipawa, in the Hawke's Bay Provincial District. Tho proprietor and editor is Mr Hugh Thompson, a gentleman connected with the New Zealand press for many yearr . Of late years Mr Thompson has been connected with the editorial staff of the New Zealand Timos, which paper he left to assume the editorship of the WelVngton Chronicle. Mr Thompson resigned that position to start the Waipawa Mail. Wo heartily wish oui contemporary all success.

Baxk. Holiday, — In tho Lower House on Friday last, Mr Stevens moved the second reading of the Bunk Holidays Bill. Its object was to iucreaso the number of bauk holidays by four, and make them the same as in Victoria. — Mr I'yko wanted to know why tho "25th of December" was stated as a holiday, instead of " Christmas Day ?" Good Friday was mentioned ; why not Christmas Day?— Mr Wood: Oh, amend it. — Mr Pyke : I ask the question because I have saen so much ia tolerant bigotry in Parliaments, this one included. Is this another instance of, it # ? Tho Bill was read a second time.

Borough Caved Is. — By a proclamation published ia the Gazette of the 25th inst.> the Borough of Clyde is dissolved, 'and is merged into the County of Vincent.

The Janb Douglas. — The tight littlo steamer commanded by Captain Eraser, has during her recent spell at Wellington, been entirely re-made, so fir as her passenger accommodation is concernod, and we can safely say that there are very few steamers if any, of equal size upon the coast of New Zealand, which are belter appointed than she is now. In looking over tho vessel, one finds neatness without gaudiness in the cabin furniture, and while no space is needlessly giren up, every arrangement possible is mad<3 to provide for the comfort of passengers. The old saloon amidships has been turned into a ladies' cabin, 12 fcot by 10 feet, and is provided with 10 berths, haJi of which are fired, and half swinging,- By day these form very comfortably -'couches. A large table runs acrojs thoj-fabin, which has cushioned seats in^'addition to the couches, whilst the jy^siding spirit of the wholo is a stewardess (which adjunct the Douglas now^possesses), who has spent many year^ upon the water in the same capacity. Alongside the ladies' cabin, a row^'of dormitories has been fixed for the -Officers of the ship, whilst an alley way is left between, by which passengers can reach the main saloon. This is made of a prut of tho after hold, a roomy staircase with brass rods, leading down to it from the deck. The saloon is the whole width of the vessel, and is 17 feet long ; 12 sleeping berehs are provided, half fixed and half swinging, while the ceiling is neatly panelled and painted, and the sides elegantly ornamented. A lavatory is fitted up on the starboard side, and the pantry stands in the starboard corner nearest the stern. Tho cabin is roomy, well-ventilated, and has all the latest improvements and convenionces in ship fittings. The cabin skylight is large and high, and tha engine room skylight has also been raised. A portion of the after hold is still available for cargo. On the whole we congratulate Captain Fraser upon the great improvements made in his craft, and we have no doubt tho Company will hays no reason to regret the outlay.

Teams "Wanted. — We observe by advertisement in another column that Mossrs Bowo, birchloy, and Co. want teams, either of horses or cattle, to cart the cargo of the Hydrabad to Hartley's, where it will bo shipped. Wfl belijve everything in ready to make a stait, and teamsters are requested to apply nt once.

By the Skin of the Teeth. — Mr Frank France, of tho Halcoraba Hotel, noarly got into a mess on Wednesday last. At tho last meeting of the Licensing Court, held about a month a«;o, Mr France applied for a transfer of the license of the Halcombe Hotel from Mr Jas. Hastio, the former host, to himself. Owing to the technicals ties of the Act not having teen complied

with, the application was adjourned until Wednesday last, when tho wholo body of throe Commissioners gat on tho Dench ready to perform their sacred functions, but po Mr France turned up. Had the applU cation been considered summarily, and struck off the list, Mr France would have been compelled to pay a half-year's license as the penalty for his absence; but luck was with tho genial host of tao Halcombe Hotel, and as the Bench had just had dinner, they were, of course, at peace with all tho world. Mr Stalte was in Foxton at the time, and Sergeant Pureell kindly asked that gentleman of the long robe to appear for the absent hotelkeeper. This was done, and the Bench considerately adjourned the case for a fortnight. Mr France had a narrow shave, and should bless his lucky stara that Mr Staite waa in Foxton at the time Perhaps next sitting the caso will come on before dinner, so beware, Mr

France.

Papers. — Wo have received a batch of Parliamentary papers from the Government

Printer,

New Buildings. — Mr T. Easton ia at present engaged ia erecting a new shop for Mr Harrii. The building will be doubleatorey, 20 feet «qnare in size, and will be a neat addition to the main street of Foxton*

Fit/.heubeet.— Mr Barnett'a Wellington sale of Fitzherbert land was highly succosaful; it having realised considerably over the upeefc price.

Highway Board Election. — The nomination for a commissioner of the Highway Uoard, No. 3 Ward (Foxton), was held at the Foston Courthouse, yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock* There were about 6 persons present. Mr Jas.Linton, Returning Officer, read the proclamation appointing the meeting ; also various clauses in the Act relating to tho election. Mr A. J. Whyto proposed, and Mr Geoge Nyo seconded, the nomination of tho old member, Mr Macpherson, and there bring no other candidate, he was declared to be duly elected.

Lunatic. — On Saturday night last, an unfortunate woman named Annie Colsie com* raitted suicide in the Wellington Asylum by hanging herself with a calico strip to one of the iron bars fixed in front of her window. When found al 7 a.m., on Sunday the body was quite cold and stiff. She had no relatives in Wellington, and seems to have been addicted to habits of intemperance. She had been in the Asylum on two previous occasions. From the evidence adduced at the inquest, it appeared that the room where deceasod was confined was not visited after 6 p.m. the day before, although she had expressed an intention to kill herself. It was also stated that the attendants do not usually visit the patients after locking them up in the evening, but there is a watchman who calls the attendants if any disturbance occurs in the rooms. There arc twenty-one f emalo patients in one ward, aud only two attendants. The attendants' hours of service are about twelve a day. In summer time the patients are locked up from about seven in the evening till seven in the morning. The Jury brought in a verdict that the woman had killed herself not being of sound mind. The following rider was added : — " The jurors are of opinion that the Mount View Asylum ia so crowded, and its construction so faulty, that it is almost impossible to exercise sufficient and proper supervision of the patiants."

A " Lord " Fixed. — Ihe Hon. Mr Robin, son was fined £-50 by the Legislative Council on Wedneshay, for not attending when a " call " of tho Council was made. The resolution to fine the recalcitrant Lord was carried by IS to 13. A Wellington paper says that when Mr Robinson withdrew from the Council ho got into the strangers' gallery, and heard (he wholo debate. Maiioum.ik.l ScKDETw*^@lroki, the murderer, is said to be lurking in the neighborhood in which the murder was committed, and every effort is being made to effect his capture. The Patea Mioris at a meeting adopted a resolution expressing detestation at the crime of Hiroki, and hoping that he would be captured.

Electoral Dili. — The New Zealauder saya it is rumored a strong attempt wi" 1 be made to throw out the Electoral Bill in the Legislative Cornell. Mr Ho"eston and the Canterbury members generally are said to be engaged in vigorous lobbying of th° Lords with a view to the defeat of tho Goveiamenl measure.

Mr Loudon's advertisement was slut too late for this issue.

Carpenters and others desirous of tendering for the additions to the Foxton schoolbuildings, can sco the plans at the Bank of Now Zealand until Monday next.

Mr A. S. Euston advertises some good Building Allotments for sale.