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Manawatu Herald, Volume I, Issue 38, 7 January 1879, Page 2

New Station,—We understand the plans are at present beitig prepared in Wellington for the alterations to be made to the Foxton station site. Thr new route, as ib well known, will be along{bf.<hind the town from the racecourse and down near the wharf, where a considerable piece of laud will bo reclaimed. The new station will be large and handsome, and eveiy facility will be afforded for tbe large traffic likely to be created npon the construction of the south lina. A Sea Tmr.—A proposal is on foot to organise a marine excursion from Foxton. The promoters desire to mako some arrangement frith oue of the tegular trading steamers to visit Kapiti for a day duiing tbe fine weather, starting from Foxton about 4 a.m., nnd steaming down to Kapiti, where tho duy could be spent in picknicking, fishing, shooting, &c, returning to the wharf about 8 p.m. By this means an exceedingly pleasant trip could bo made; whilst it is probai>l? a great number of the up-country settlers would gladly avail j themselves of tho opportunity of having a day's outing on the briny. Should tho proposal oveutuato iv an accomplished fact, the cost, wo understand, will bo very small, probably about 7s (Jd for each adult excursionist. Duuxk, kc.—On Friday morning, upon tho arrival of the Jane Douglas, a man named Charles Brown, was given into tlie cust-tly of the police, and; charged with beiug drunk and disorderly, and assaulting the captain and purser, whilst endeavoring to push his way iuto the ladies' cabin. He was brought before E. S. Thynne, and J. F. Roclcstraw, J-Jsq-j., J.P.s, aud fined 10s., and costs on eaoh charge. It appears that the man was tinder the influence of liquor when ho went on board the stoamer, and that in order to keep him quiet, the steward furnished him with a couplo moro glasies of drink. Thb Benoh intimated that had he not received driuk on board, he would have been sentenced to three months' imprisonment, as tha travelling public must bo protected from such peoplo. Race Hokses.—The racehorses Maritana and Grey IMomus arrived nt Foxton ou Saturday evening from Rangitikei. They left again on Suuday morning for Wellington. Eauthquakb.—A rather sharp shock of earthquake was felt in Foxton o.i Sunday morning about 8.45. The motion was a sudden jerk, followed by a quivering for several seconds. The direction appeared to be W. People who indulge in a Sunday morning's sleep must have had their slumbers rudely disturbed for once; and possibly the shock accounted for the punctual attendance at the churches. Aquatic.—Wo hear that several crews are now in active training for the regatta. A very strong crew has been got together for Mr Hillary's batswing (Queen Mab), aad if they stick to the training, should make tt hard work ior auy outsiders to take tho prize. We undfar.st.tnd also that -the pair-oared race will be well contested. Storts at Otaki.—On New Year's Day, sports were held at Otaki, and carried through with great success. Footracing, jumping, Wrestling, and other amusements were held, foe which prizes were given. The competitors comprised Europeans, ha'fcastes, and Maoris. In the afternoon a cricket match was played in the school paddock, and the day was brought to a olose in a very pleasant ntennor by a dance in the schoolhouse. Panorama.—We remind our readers of the Grand Paaoraraa of tho Arctic Regions is to be exhibited to-night and Wednesday at tho Public Hall, Foxton. The panorama has been lately shown in the Upper district, where it has attracted large crowds. In a characte!istio letter we have received from the onergetic manager, Mr R. W. Gary, ho says," it i^the panorama), has been one continual success." Every objtct of interest in tho Polar Regions is said to be most vividly pictured, and the mechanism in con-, unction with the show iB described as most complete. We expect to see Mr Cary's enterprise in catering for tho amusement of the citizens rewarded with bumper houses Magistbuiai,.—The usual sitting of the Magistrate's Court, will bo held at the Court House on Wedncjday. Ouly a few debt casea are at present down for hearing. Whauf.—The sheerlegs at present in use on the wharf havo been condemned, and arrangements are being made to replaco them with two made from tho spars of the Kate Monaghan, which vessel, it wiil bo remembered, was wrecked somo timo ago at Heads. Higher Edvcatiox.—The Commission on Higher Education commences its sittings on tbe 15th February. The Rev. James Habens, Inspector. General of Schools, cne of tbe commissioners, will be secretary and Mr W. Drake, a member of tho Hansard staff, has been appointed shorthand writer to the commission. Most of tbe other provincial districts will be visited, and also Wauganui. Forgery.—James Allen Mackie, the defaulting bank mauager at the Hutt, was committed for trial at the R.M. Court, Wellington, on two counts. Under the first, he was charged with forging a cheque for £1300, and under the second with stealing £1310 Irom the Bank. The defalcations had been going on for two years. Regatta Meeting.—A meeting of those interested in the forthcoming regatta was held at Whyte's Hotel on Friday evening MrThynne in the chair. The rules and programino as drawn up by the Committee were adopted with some slight modifications. It was deoided not to hold sports on the same d«.y as the regatta, in lieu oi which three extra races and a duck hunt wete added to the programme. Active measure-:

are being {alteri td colleot subscriptions; A considerable sum has already beoil promise^, but we hope to see it lurgely augmented, so, that liberal prizes may be given. Bttr . Hutchison was appointed Treasurer, and v will be happy to receive any donations. The Committee meet to-day to arrange the course- kd, Wellinqtox-Foxtox jfiiAifflf a* i-^A fresh phase of the abovo has arisen. Mr Climie, a an engineer who is well known in connec- I tion with Wellington drainage, has disco-" i vered a new route for this line, and it has ( boen favorably mentioned by the lion. J. i Macandrew. The N. Z. Times devotes a column to a comparison of the new route with Mr Knorpp's two lines', infinitely to tho advantage of the former. Mr Climie's j line starts at Kaiwarra, passes along the , left hank of the Kaiwarra stream, till , Mount Misery is reached, when it strikes ■ for Johnsonville district, srad thence to a '• place known as the Halfway House. «« From ] this point to Porirna Harbor tho country is easy, and the ruling glade will not be more than Up 180 or 19 J. The line then Bhirts tho bin* till it rcacheß Pahautanui. ] Farther thaftthis has not yet been surveyed. ] but it is believed that with very little trouble tholin*) could be carried across a shallow ( part of the harbor, and taken along what , is knowa as' the Puhe Huhe bridle track, J the total elevation of which is, say, 270 feet, passing through a native reserve, until junction with No 3 line at Paikakariki is , effected." 'i*he distance by this route will , be longer than either of Mr Knorpp's lines, but the cost for the former ia £6000 per mile, whereas the latter Is intimated to cost £10,000 a mile at least. The matter is at present under the consideration of the Public Works Department, and it is hoped that the question of route will soon bo settled, and the lino commenced. A.S.N. Co's Strike.— The following telegram, addressed to his Worship the Mayor by the Secretary of the Seamen's Union, was received at end of last week.,—" Fyd- . ney, 3rd instant. Tlie strike has ended in our favor. Please stay further subscriptions. We tender our grateful thanks for the assistance tendered.--- (Signed) J. F. Pools. Death.— Edward M'Elwain, who was committed for trial for incendiarism in Wellington a few weeks ago, died suddenly on Saturday morning. The cause of death is unknown, and an inquest is to be held, as | it is leared ho may have poisoned himself. • The dcotor refused to give ti certificate. Death. — A specirl telegram in another column announces tha death, yesterday, from » dropsy, of Mr J. Gi'Mgan, well known in ' New Zealand sporting circles. i SunVETons' IxsTnccrioxs.— The followi iug is a copy cf n Veiy useful letter of mii structions to surveyors lately issued from ! the Ge»v.*ral Survey Peparlment : — " Gene- • rai Survey Office, Wellington, October, 1873. — Sir,— l havo tho honor to request i that, in addition to the instructions that roads are to be seleoted and laid out so as , to be practicable aud serviceable, you will cause main through roads to be surveyed so ' that the gradient sha 1 not be steeper than t lin 15, and occupation roads not steeper i than lin 10 when formed. Where the sur* i vey,or finds it impossible, owing to the nature of the country, to carry out these i instructions, he will report to you what gradient he has beon able to obtain. I havo also to request that the surveyor will consult the County Council or their engineer as to the best sites for bridges over rivers, and as to the best line for main 1 roads. ""Should the surveyor differ in opinion ' from the County Eagineer, he will either ■ lay out or reservo what he considers best, as woll as that which the Couuty Engineer considers mo-it suitable, or report the '. circumstances to you for advice.— I have, ko , Jambs McKeubow, Assistant Surveyor- [ General. 1 Wateb ox Railway Cabs. — An exchange makes tbe following good suggestion :— " It would be a very great convenience to tho travelling public were thore placed in each of the passenger car* on the various railways, a filter containing a supply of "honest" water. During the summer ' mouths passengers suffer constantly, more or less, whilst travelling. It could be done at a merely nominal cost to the Government, just a small filter with a metal drinking cup attached, being placed iv the corner 1 of each car. It is generally admitted by everybody who has visited Jacob,' Athenaeum Bazaar, i that it is the only s' op in Wellington tbat oontains a good and complete assortment of Fancy Goods and Jewellery suitable for Presents, Birthday Gifts, or Wedding Presents. Parties requiring any of the above articles^ will save themselves a lot of trouble by calling aud inspecting th immense as* sort ment, whioh is too gigantic to partiou larise by advertisement. — Advt.]