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Manawatu Herald, Volume II, Issue 13, 7 October 1879, Page 2

Choral Society. — A meeting of the above society was to have been held at the Athenteum last Friday night, but owing to the boisterous state of the weather, it fell through. The meeting will be held to-mor row evening at the same place, when the attendance of every member of the society is requested. County Council.— The usual monthly meeting of the Council was held at the Council room yesterday. A large amount of business was transacted, a full report of which appears in another oolumn. The Hydbabad. — People were beginning to think that the hull of this fine ship was going: to be left to form a landmark on the Horowhenua Beach, but we are pleased to be able to announce that such is not the case, cr at least, will not be, if a certain amount of money, pluck, and ingenuity can set her afloat. It will be remembered that a few weeks ago the hull was put up for sale at Wellington, and bought for a small sum by two speculators, who in turn tried to dispose of her again a few days ago, at auction, when not a single bid was obtained. Since then she has been bought privately by a Mr Bell, who is connected with one of the Banks at Dunerliu, and who, we are given to understand, is about to make the attempt to launch her. At the end of last week a practical seaman was sent up to take charge of the ship, and to sco about getting things straight, prior to the men and appliances arriving. We believe Mr Bell is expected to arrive himself in a few days, when, no doubt, steps of a more practical nature will be started. Mr Bell has a difficult task before him, and we heartily hope that his sanguine expectations about the launching of the ship may be fully realised, and that he will receive the reward that his plucky enterprise merits. Local Board. — The Foxton Local Board held a meeting last Friday, commencing at 3 p.m., and transacted a great deal of busi* ness. The sitting was a long one, and had to be adjourned at teatime, the memrers assembling again at 7, and concluding a* 8 p.m. A full report appears in another column . At the commencement of the busi - ness, the Chairman (Mr A. liray) made some very sensible and practical remarks as to the desirability of the members being punctual at the hour of meeting. We understand the Board will in future hold its sittings at the Athenceum, which will give those ratepayers who desire to do bi an opportunity of being present at the meetings of the Board. Shipping. — Owing to the heavy westerly galo which blew on Friday, the departure of the Stormbird for Wellington was delayed till Saturday morning. She took 140 sheep for Messrs. Woods, Croabie and Co. Civil Case. —We understand Harry Larkings, a native iesiding at Oroua Bridge, has entered an action for £100 in the District Ccurt at Falmerston, against the railway stationmaster at that place. The ground of the action is that recently, when endeavoring to get on the train, the stationmaster held Larkings back, and desired the police officer to take him in charge for drunkenness. The policeman refused to do so, whereupon the statiomnaster seized the native and looked him up in one of the statioa buildings. We hear Mr Hawkins has been engaged for the plaintiff. Foxton Ci'Stoms Duties. — The duties collected at the Fort of Foxton during last month were as follow: — Spirits, £41 14s Id ; tea, £2 9s 7d ; sugar, £4 13s 9d. Total -£4t) 15s 6d. A Wiieck. — During the heavy gale which raged down the coast last Friday, a small 5-ton boat, called the Hokomai, which belongs to some Otaki residents, endeavored to make that river. The vessel, which is used in bringing general cargo from Forirua Bay to Otaki, was on a trip when the accident ocourred. She had made Kapiti, and was standing over to the Otaki River, when the wind increased to such an extent that the oraf t could not face it, and she ran down to Waikanae for shelter. In attempting. to enter the Waikanae River, those in charge took the boat in the wrong chanou,

and were soon aground. Fortunately, tho two men reached the shoro all right, but the vessel was soon imbedded in the sand. It soem.s thai tho channel of tho river had shifted since th» last time tho boat was in the Waikanae, hence the mistake which the men mado. We understand her cargo consisted of brandy, beor, and fencing wire, and was saved next day. It is probablo the boat will be launched again Local Board Slusidy. — Tho Local Board will bo wall in for funds again Boon. The subsidy is now due, and as nearly £300 has been paid in an rates, a corresponding sum ought to be received from the General Government chest very shortly, although in the present state of matters pertaining to Government, things are decidedly " mixed " and unsat sfactory. Until a Government which does possess a working majority obtains power, we are very much afraid that all creditors of the Colony will have to exercise patience in waiting for their money. R. M. CounT. — Tho ordinary sitting of the R. M. Court will be held to-morrow In addition to the usual businese, we hear that at least two charges of sly grog selling will be heard, so that Mr Ward is likely to have a heavy day of it. Patba Harbor. — Sir John Coode's report on the Patea harbor has been received, and laid before the Board. We Hope So. — An exchange fmys: — "It is reported that Mr Kdward Pearce, the well-known merchant of Wellington, who has lately returned to Nr w Zealand from the Home country, h;is brought out £700,000 to invest for owners in this colony." The Licensing Act. — At the R.M. Court to morrow, there will be no less than three coses of breach of tho Licensing Act called on, as follows : One against Win. jjangley, of Otaki; a second against T. Roach of Ohau ; the third against Captain liascand of the p.s. Sampson. We understand that Mr Roach received his certificate from the Bench, but neglected to take out his license, hence bis trouble ; whilst Captain Bascand has beon proceeded against owing to certain evidence which came out during the civil case, Darrel v. Bascaud. The Council. — The County Council met yesterday at 2 p m , a special meeting having been called for that hour, to consider the drainage question. At the previous meeting it was anticipated the discussion on this matter would last at least till 3 p.m., and tho ordinary meeting was fixed for that hour. But, strange to say, either the Council had overestimated its loquacity, or the talkative members were absent, for the whole business) was decided, and the resolution passed, in a few minutes. Under the impression that the meeting was fixed for half-past two, the members chatted until that hour, but when the Chairman asked the Clerk to read the minutes, he in formed tho Council that the hour fixed was 3 p.m., and the members wandered away to while away the remainder of the hour at Whyte's. Sandon Railway — We have been requested to state that there will be a meeting of the Saudon Railway Co. directors at the office of Messrs Thynne, Lintou & Co., at 12 o'clock this morning. Accident at Sandon. — Wo regret to hear of a sad accident which occurred at Sandon on Thursday afternoon last, to a young man named Wm. Phillips. It appears that whilst standing with a horse and cart near the Sandon Flour Mill, the animal. bolted towards 'Mr Phillips' sen., house, when young Phillips ran after it, and reached out to seize the reins, but was only able to reach the shaft. After holding on to this for a moment, he was knocked down, and the wheel striking him on the forehead inflicted a terrible gash, afterwards taking off one of his fingers. We are glad to hear that under the care of Dr Froode he is slowly improving. Had the wheel gone over his head iußtead of wounding it, death must have ensued. Strange Accident. — A few days ago a strange accident occurred at Sandon. A couple of lads were playing together, when one nnrued Parr, about 12 years of age, dared his companion, a child named Kane, about 6 years old. to place his finger on a piece of wood. The little fellow accepted tho challenge, when the other boy dropped a tomahawk he had in his hand on to the finger and severed it. Upon medical advice being obtained, it was found necessary to amputate the finger at tho second joint. This should be a warning to boys who are fond of playing " larks" upon their mates. Tlio child Kane, who was injured, is'u son of the man who was missed about a year ago, and who is supposed to have been murdered. Appointment. — D. H. Macarthur, Esq., of Feilding, has been appointed v member of the Foxton Licensing Bench, vice J. T. Stewirt, Esq., resigned. AiiusKMKvr. — An exhibition of dissolving views will ba shown at the Public Hall, this evening.