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Manawatu Herald, Volume I, Issue 42, 21 January 1879, Page 2

Anxiveusaiiy Day. — To-morrow is Anniversary .Jay, and throughout the Provnei il DiHfcricfc oi' A\V«liiugfc6li, holihiy will be lu'pr. In th? 7 Upper District, berim-l the sohoul fote afc Palnutrston, we are not aware, of any sports, and it is therefore pvobab'o fchere will be a considerable influx of people to Foxton, where the ann"nl regatta will be held upon the Manawatu River. The regatta consists of ten events, mostly rowing matches, aud as a considerable number of entries -have been reoeived, including, representative crows of both Wanganui clubs, some really good sport is certain. The first train from the Upper District will reach Foxton about ten a.m., and the first race,, for sailing boats, takes place shortly after. In the evening a Choral Society concert t.tke3 place at 8 p.m. in tho Public Hall. Full particulars of the Regatta Mid Concert will bo found in our advertisiug columns. The first afternoon train leaves Foxton at 5 p.m., and the second at 6.35 p.m. -Regatta- Entries. <-*■-■- Sailing s Race-**-Ohance, City of Auckland,' Swift, Black' Eagle. Four-oared^ Inrigged Gig . Nice — Maiden, V7aterlily,.and Queen Mab. Paireared race — Maiden and Roller. Handicap Four oared race — Maiden, Waterlily, Rose, Queen Mabj and City of Auckland. Scullers' Race — Marion, Minnie, and Lily. Preliminary. — Afc the Sandon railway . meeting on Fiiday night, it was stated that \ the preliminary 'expenses for plans, ke., - amounted to £21; The reason of the delay which has occurred is, that the plins furnished by Mr Harton were upon a scale of three chains to the inch, whereasj the District Railways Act requires them to be on a scale of ten chains to the inch. • The consequence was, that the whole plan had to be reduced by Messrs Thynne Linton & Co* As will be seen by our report, Mr Hayns, County Engineer, has been appointed to test the reduced plans and estimates of cost. Chops. — The harvest operations in the Sandon district nre progressing rapidly, and the crops show every indication of a magnificent yield. It is said that fully 3000 acreß are under crop this year, and tliis is not a twentieth of what would be cultivated' if there were an outlet for the produce. Labor is very soarce, and thd farmers are compelled to assist eaoh other. Rowing Club.— A meeting was held at Whyte's Hotel on Friday evening last, to form a Boating Club. There was a large attendance, and Mr J. T. Kt9warfc was voted to the chair, Mr W. Hutchison being elected Secretary pro tern. The Club was named "The Manawatu Boating Olub," and it was resolved to havo a President, Vice-president, honorary member- 0 , and working members. Mr Walter Johns-t Jn, M.H.K. for Manawatu, was elected President, aud Mr J.T. Stewart, Vice- Preside at. The Bank of New Zealand was appointed the Club Bank. A temporary committee, consisting of Messrs J.W. Liddell, Gibson, Jonson, Hillary, RusseU, Howe and Moinefc, was appointed ; four to form a quorum. Countt Council Tenders.— Tho following tenders were received at the list sitting of the County Council. Oroua Bridge — Tenders called for two Bites : —

The tendor of Bryant and Co. was accepted. Tenders for Kimboiton Road, at per chain : Confc'r.ict 12.— Section 1.

(declined.) New Bank. — The new building for the Bank of Australasia at Sanson is being rapidly proceeded with' by the contractors It will protably be finished in about a month, and will be a handsome addition to the business premises of the township. The fact that tne Banks have erected suoh commodious buildings is an indication of the belief entertained in the stability and future progress of the town, and district;. Racing Boats. — Through the enterprise of Mr J. \V. Liddell, there are at present two orack boats on the Manawatu Rivor, viz., the well-known pair-oared outrigger, Roman Fall, and the pair-oared batswing, Duchess of Devonshire. Tho Roman Fall was not allowed tp enter for the Regat f a. On Thursday evening last, sho was raffled, und beoamo the property of Messrs Russoll Bros. The Duchess also is likely to be raffled in the courso of a few days. Mr Liddoll deserves the thanks of all interested iv rowing matters for bringing the boats on the river. Choral Society's CoNCEar. — In another column will be found the programme of the Choral Society's concert for to-morrow evening. We notice that it contains a number of excellent pieces, and ia certainly a most attractive selection of music. Three or four of tho principal pieces sung at last concert, are to he repeated, and, judging from the applause with which they were then received, they wiU bear repetition. Amongst tho singers wiU be some who have not before appeared in Foxton, but whose musical talents aro said to bo considerable ; besides which several old favor- * ites will also appear. As tho railway tickets are available for Thursday, we hope a great number of visitors will stay to the concert. Foxton Harbob Board. — Iv accordance with the provisions of the Harbors Aot, the Foxton Harbor Board held its annual meeting yesterday. Present —Messrs Gray, (Chairman), Whyte, Thynne, Cook, and Liddell. The business was merely formal, and the Board adjourned. The Reuatta. — A meeting of the Stewards was held on Saturday evening, Mr Young in the chair. The following officials were appointed. Judges. — Messrs Stewart and Russell *, Starter, Mr Gibson ; Handicappers, Messrs Gibson and Young. A "c'reofc card" is to be issued, giving all the entries, crews, colors, &o. The Schoiabship.— The Wanganui Herald has] the following remarks as to the examination for the scholarship for boys under twelve years of age : — In the lowest olbbs, Joseph Flower shewed really wonderful progress, and his marks are creditable in the extreme to Mr Hullre.the Foxtpn schoolmaster. To score 173 out of a possible 200 is an achievement to be proud of. In arith- [

■notin, to us:* a rinom-iu's phra.i\ he scored !)iillH-*'yva o i-*h slmti, for vrn find him credited wiih the liLriiMi*, mtiribrii' obtain ible. In granim-ir ho floored ol out ot a po---ijiftW» iiO, and wis well up in othor „:ftjsp-, joe's. **yj"* y Laxd-JJale.— Messra Thynne, Lin'on &. 00, iu-*tpjfcod'*-Hy'" KruJ]/&- Cj, of Wellington, TViil off'.-r for aala afc Palmetto i, on Mond-jy February 3,a nu*nbei* of valuable f -etioni 6? laalri t'alnar-tou, Fitzh rb.-ii't, aud Foxton. Oa tho following diy- at Oakley's g Hofcol, Sausofl, three sections in that promising township will be auctioned. Licensing Court. — A resent gizitte notifies the appointment of Mr Henry Sanson as a member of the Foxton Licensing Bench Dice Mr Thynne resigned. We understand Mr Thynne's resignation was rendered necessary iv consequence of his. firm . having taken out a wholesale lioense. Teachers Association. — A meeting was held at Marton on Saturday, of the teachers in the Wanganui Education Board District, when ifc. was deoided to form a Teachers' Association, Mr Chas. Hulke, of the Foxton School,being elected President. Cricket. — The Canterbury men have been beaten at crickafc by the Melbourne Bohemians with 8 wickets to spare. It is almost time our fellow-colouists returned to their business. Their luck is uot " on".just notv. Wellington Railway Whahj.— Tlie Very limited accommodation at the Wellington Wharf is apparent at this busy season. * A deputation waited on Mr Macandrew on !''riday last and he -promised that tenders would be called for the railway wharf in about a fortnight. Tho plans were laid upon th«j fable by Mr Macandrew and Bhowed directly opposite the Government Buildings, a smill triangular reclamation for turntables, &o, from which the jvharf will be carried out to rt distance of 650 feet the width being rather less than that of the present wharf. It runs almost at right anglc3to the existing wharf, in usarly tho same direction as the cross T's, and has provision for arms running out like the fork of a tree, with inner branches, but this extension is not to bs carried out at onco. Grass Seed. — Mr H. Sanson advertises in another column 300 bushels of mixed grafl.") seed for sale. It is of a superior quality, and is guaranteed fre9 from weeds.

Site No. 1. StteNo. 2. L. B< Bryant & C 6. £526 £046 McLean "■: 600 620 Ihte and Kjolstad C 99 700 Jno. Audrcsea . 68 5

Harvey and MoOoll, £•» 10 Btissett M 9 2 Both rejected, as excessive. Section 2. Harvey and McColl £5 12 8 Bassctfc 1 - £7 16 0 Both rejected. Section 3. James Powell £3 9 6 (accepted) Harvey and McOoll £3 9 8 Taylor £4 10 0 Bassetfc £6 11 0 (declined) Contract Nb. 11. — Remotalling\ . Richard Bowler £I^6 (accepted) James Powell, £19 6