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Manawatu Herald, Volume I, Issue 99, 19 August 1879, Page 2

Local Board.— The general election to the Local Board takes place at the beginning of September., The usual notification appears in another column. We hear a number of " pew bloods " and probably some of the " old stagers " -will come forward. Land. — We remind our readers that Messrs Thynne, Linton & Co.'s large land sale will take place to-morrow, at their auction rooms. The sale begins punctually at 2 p.m., and will doubtless attract a large attendance, Rowing Club Entertainment.—Tomorrow evening the entertainment under the auspices of the Foxton Rowing Club will be given at the Public Hall. The programme is published in another column, and it will be seen that the "bill of fare" is extremely varied and pleasing, embracng songs, readings, instrumental solos, and glees. A very successful entertainment may therefore be expected, and we hope to see a large audience, not only because the entertainment will be well worth the money, but also because it is intended to raise funds for a deserving object. A Correction. — A few days ago we noted with satisfaction the arrival of the new Postmaster. In doing so, a slight error occurred. The name of the gentleman appointed is Mr W. S Rodger. Theoama mentioned by us was Mr Rogers. A gen tleman of that name is employed at Wei lingtonin the same Department, and -we therefore hasten to correct the error. Look-out. — A large mob of over 200 cattle, in charge of Messrs Stevens and W M'Kenzie, will be taken across the river to-day. Meeting. — Mr Snelson opened his electioneering campaign last night, at Foxton, and spoke for about 30 minutes. A report of the proceeding? appears elsewhere. We have been compelled to condense the report, owing to pressure on our space, and the lateness of the meeting. Lecture. — On Friday, August 29, Mr B. Short, the popular life * assurance lecturer, will give & lecture entertainment at thu Foxton Public Hall. The subject will be that ever-popular one, "Courtship and marriage," or " Happy Homes." Although we have not had the pleasure of hearing one of Mr Short's lectnres, we have heard him spoken of in various parts of the Colony as an exceedingly able, amusing and instructive speaker. We shall fully expect to see a large and gratified audience on the oooaaion. ... : : | New Arrival. — We notice Palmerston has received an acquisition to its legal strength, in the arrival of Mr G, F. Haw*

kins, whoso professional cai'd appour.s iv this I iesuc. Mr Hawkiils has loft the declining gpldtlelds of tho Wost Coast of tho other | island, where he enjoyed a considerable practice, and we trust will bouomo a pernifuient and successful settlor in these rapidly .growing districts. Ho will attoiul all the Courts in tho district. AVo understand he will nrrivo in Foxtou this evening by the train, and will be glad to rcooivo retainers fur the sitting of the Court to-morrow. j\[r ITuxomuk — The abovo gentleman will, address the electors at Foxton on Thursday evening, at- the Public Hall. 7li:ior.M ! — Tho following is the latest definition of the Ministerial Informs, as statoil by a demagogues in well, wo won't siiy where, — " follow dotootors, I believe in the Ministry, and I'm in favor of Triangular Parliaments vote by ballast, and manhood suffering." Por.iTtcs in tub Pumtt. — At a recent Primitive Methodist prnyor meeting held at Runcorn, Cheshire, a local preacher, iv the course of his address to the Deity, Tiwln (""- <">[ ilic r-lrwjhinix sorJs: — • O Lord, l'li£«c PL'S brrl Sin"aad there's a gwod Gir.ii; poopia goL nougm to eat, because they've got no bread. There a good many people out of work, because they've got no work to do, and O Lord, they tell me that it's through an old Jew what lives in London. Slay him, O Lord ! If I slay him they'll hang me ; but do Thou slay him, O Lord, for they can't hang Thee !"