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Manawatu Herald, Volume II, Issue 100, 10 August 1880, Page 2

• AocmENT "to the Ti'i. — This favorite steamer left tho wharf &t 1 0 o'clock on Friday vinorninir hist, and was staminir ulonir the prdinary channel in Hartley's Bend, whea the propeller of the steam -r slulilenjy Bt uck a large snair lying in the river ..'{Fhjt blow wa* of sufficient forco io bfSak off ail the blades, and also to wrenoh awiy; .part 'of the boghead to wh'oh the blade's were attached . We are given to understand tba't. the breakiujj of tlje hogshead is A matter of ' very^are miourrenoe, and shows .that it must have been -an enormous blow that the t prop*btloß received. The steamer was immediately, anchored, and news of tho misßafr w«s sent to" the agents at Wei linar ton, wno, forwarded another propeller by the Huia to Wan-ganui, which arrived at that. pottj on Saturday. It was sent on by the .evening trains, and on arrival at Foxtqn was Parted down to the steamer. Captain Wills had in tho meantime beached the Tui,' and when the propeller arrived it evas soon fixed on by Mr Johnson, her well known engineer, and the steame? left on Sunday morning for Wellington. Both Captain Wills and Mr Johnson are to bo complimented on the energy and' promptitude they displayed in taking the necessary steps to huve tho steamer placed in a seagoing condition. The Otaki: Christys. — The Christy Minstrel troupe from Otaki gave their eutertainment at the Foxton Hail on Friday eveniug, to a good house, in which the stronger sex largely predominated Pressure on our space prevents our giving a detailed critique of the performance. The entertainment consisted of singing, jokes, nigger farces, step dancing, concertina solos, &c, several items — notably a concertina solo and a step dance by a youngster — being well given. The corner men showed themselves well up iv their work, being the right men in the right placi, whilst the other members did their be*t to make the affair go off in a spirited fashion. After the entertainment a dauce was. held, but was not very largely patronisvf. Mr Hai.com be in England. — We have to thank Mr Halcombe for forwarding to us, by last mail, a copy of ••'The Colonies and India" of June la, which contains a report of his lecture before the Colonial Institute on Niw Zealand. Pressure, on our space has hitherto prevented our reviewing Mr Hilcombe's lecture, which is an exceedingly able production, and con. tuins a capital resume of the history, position, and prospects of the Colony. We >hall deal with the subject at a future date, but meantime we may remark that such a leiture as that given by Mr Halcombe before so illustrious an audience' cannot fail to be of benefit to the Colony. The Timber Kxpoiit. — The quantity of timber exported by sea from Foxton dining the year ended June 30, 1880, wa3 883,455 feet. With tho improved me ma of shipping now being constructed, there is every reason tor anticipating a very laiyo increase during tlie ensuing year, as several saw millers | have expressol their intention of shipping i largely, so soon as proper itrangeiLents are made, Bankruptcy Notxcb —Mr W. G. Robinson is up:>ointeil trustee in the bankrupt es a^e of L H Burr. A Lively Prospect. — The creditors in the estate of lleniy Brown, b;ilci r. a bankrupt, are likely to have a lively time of it. as we understand the Trustee (Mr.- W. G. .Robinson) has received accounts against the t UHtee of the estate, amounting -to over £200. T<> liquidate the amount named there is nothing in hand, and it is therefore probable a handsome lery will huve t • be made upon the unfortunate creditors who "proved" ii the cs'.ftte, . to pty the expenses. A meeting is called for Friday next, to conaider the situation. Nearly tho whole of the debts owing by the estate are for law. expenses, which appear to have been run up without the slightest consideration as to cost or anything else. A meeting of creditors is called for Friday next, when in all probability some scheme will bo devised to wind up the estate. Representation. — Under the new Repre sentation Bill it is proposed to give Manawatu only one member. Wellinoton-Foxton Railway. — The above l>ne is conspicuous by its absence from the Public Works Statement, a resume of which we give in another column. Nevertheless, a telegram received in town on* Saturday by Mr A. Gray, from Mr Johnson, M.H.R., and which has been handed to us for publication, seems to indicate that it is not intended to let the line lapse altogether. The following is the telegram referred to :— " A Gray, Esq., Foxton. £•'35.000 pounds are placed on Estimates for Wellington -Foxton Railway, although Pub lie Works Statement only speaks of completing Foxton wharf and approaches. — Walteu W. JonxsTON." Foxtox School Committee.— A meeting of the above Committee was held at Messrs Phynne, Linton & Oo's office on Thursday. Present — Messrs Thynue (Chairman), Gray, and Burgess. A largo amount ot correspondence was read by the Chairman, includ ing a lengthy reply he had written to the Chairman of tho Board in answor to Mr Walt's letter. It wai unanimously considered that the Committee had not received courteous treatment at the hands of the Board, and the following resolution was passed : — " That this Committee desire to point out to the Education Board that the Chairman's letter does not reply to the urgent request made by thip Committee for Miss M'Phee's removal ; the request being made, not on the grounds of difference of opinion as to Mr Foulis' action, but owing to the utter unreliability of the statements made by her at various times, which has caused her to lose both the confidence of this Committee, her fellow teachers, and the parents of the children under "her charge. And that in the face of an extra pupil -toucher having been appointed in April lust owing to the increase' in attendance, and that now we ore cautioned that owin* to the falling off in the numbers one will have to be taken away, helps to prove the

accuracy of our statements as to . the want •of confidence felt in Miss M'Phee." The w>ve resolution was proposed by Mr iiffay, and sncoudod by Mr .Burgess^ A ■fitter walfread from<|l|e Saorftary qf> the IBoardiapititin^ out Qje? Sotfool waspver' b'fßcerorr, and that a reduction of one pupil teacher ■ vtuß nonsssary. An ' : application was rejaa from Mr Hulfce, asking for : the aae of fhe school for the purpose of giving seinntinb lectures? and proceeds from same; to gi toj the I^al Committee fand. The' request was granted, on the understanding that no damage was caused to property in the school. An account of £2 to Mrs Blake was passed for payment. It wa« decided to pluoe a shutter over th.c Northern. ventilator, in accordance with a request to that effect from the schoolmaster. The Committee then adjourned Electoral — In accordance with the suggestion we made.a month or two ago, the Post office at Otaki has been gazetted a place at which a copy of the electoral roll for the district of Manawatu can be seen. Partnership. — By. advertisement in another column it will be seen that the part, uership hitherto existing between Messrs. Muc3 and Simpson, proprietors of Hainesse, j hiia been dissolved. . We are gla Ito learn | that Mr Simpson, though burnt out and bought out, does not intend to leave the district, provided he can obtain a pece of land suitable for farming purposes, I The Fibb at B/inessb.— The heap of calcined paper supposed to represent the notes dostroy-'d in the Bainesse fire, hiw been sent to Wellington. Death of Mr Qeo. Huxteb. — The above gentleman died at his residence. VVellin ton, on Kriday. evening, deeply ro gretted by a large number of friends. Resigxed.— We understand Miss M'Phee yesterday forwarded her resignation as assistant teacher of the Foxton School to the Chairman of the Local Committee. * It is rumoured she has received an appointment in another part of the Colonj. Court At Gtaki.— -The native girl Tfori ori, who was arrested at Otaki for petty larceny, and escaped from the lock-up on Wednesday night last, has been re-arrested, and will be brought before the Police Court at Otaki this morning. The Bench will be occupied by Justices of the Peace, and Mr Rankine,'of Foxton, will appear for the defence. Retrenchment. — As a step in the way of retrenchment, several constables in this po'ice district have been relieved of their duties. Amongst others whose services are dispensed with is Constable Dmper, who is so favorably known in these districts. Many persons in Manawatu who know Mr Draper will wish him success in the future, as he showed himsolf a courteous and careful official when stationed in this district. Pupir, Teachers' Examixatiox. — In speaking on his motion regarding the recent examination of pupil teachers, which was discussed at last education Board meeting, Mr Sanson said that with respect to the Sandon pupil teachers, there had been a sad bungle. In answer to a letter sent by the Inspector to Mr England, the master there, acting whether the Sandon pupil teachers elected to bo examined in physiology or physical geography, a reply was sent stating the former of the two subjects, that having been the particular branch of science taught by the master. When the examination papers were opened at Palraerston, it was found that only physic.il geography papers were sent. As physioloiry ha I been the only subject taught, it might possibly happen that the pupil teachers in question would be plucked through no fault of their own, and an injujtice done both to them and to their master. The same remarks applied to the sewing as to the oral subjects, sueh 'as reading, recitation, ami dicta' ion. — The luspector, in explanation, stated that it was quite true Mr England had replied that physiology was the subject chosen, but the iv.ply had been received very late, and he had no time to prepare % special paper. Besides, on looking at the subjects, he judged the physical geography papers to be much the easiest, and had sent them on. The Australiax Ckicketors. — The Australian team at last au-un fiid themselves face to face with opponents worthy of their steel, and appear likely to have n difficult task before them to prevent a defeat. Gloucestershire, as most cricketer* know, occupies a foremost position amonsr the counties of England Tlie names of the three Graces, Midwinter, and Gilbert are known to lovers of jjood cricket all over the world. The team was not nearly up to its usual standard last season, however, only winning one match out of ten engagements, Mix being drawn uud three lost. -Post, [Since the .bove was in typo, we learn Hie Australian ■: have won the match ] A- Floating Kailway. — The model of a ■ mounter floating railway station has j ust been made by Messrs,! 'aimer's Shipbuilding and Iron Company, Jarrow, from the plant* of one of their draughtsmen. The idea consists in connecting England with the French capital by railway, tho floating station bein^t so constructed as to carry trains across the Channel at tho rate of fourteen knots per hour) thus minimising sea sickness, and obviating the necessity of unloading goods. Each train would provide accommodation for 2000 passengers The model has been forwarded to Ijoudon for the purpose of being thoroughly examined by tlie Admiralty officials.