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Manawatu Herald, Volume III, Issue 3, 10 September 1880, Page 2

Foxton School. — Mi'hs PhiUips.the newly appointed assistant teacher at the Foxton School, arrived in town on Monday last, and entered upon her new duties on the following morning. Bans of New Zbalant>. — Mr C. H. Maclean, who succeeds Mr Flower as agent of the Foxton branch of the bank of New Zealand, arrived on TnesJay afternoon per couch from Wellington, and on the following day entered upon bis duties. Upon the journey from Wellington lie sprained one of his legs and we learn tho injuries sustaiued were of so serious a nature that yesterday he was confined to his room at Whyte'a Hotel, and he was obliged to oil in Dr Barber. Mr Flower will probably start for the South to-morrow, and hi* family will follow during next week. Afxek the Battle. — A rather amusing episode occurrei in the R.M.. Court on Wednesday in connection with the case of Cross Bros. v. M'Conville. His Worship having intimated his intention of reserving judgment, Mr Fitzherbert hoped opportunity would be given for his side to peruse the judgment before its delivery, in order to have time to lodge an appeal. "Of course," continued the learned counsel, " I do not anticipate such a course will be necessary, and it is a delicate thing to hint that we may have to appeal. Still it is better to be ready, in case such a contingency may arise." Mr Hanking thereupon remarked that he agreed with Mr ITitzherberr, but did not anticipate an appeal would be necessary on his side as he hoped to :.'et a verdict! ( Laughter.) "Ah," said the Wanganui lawyer, " in that matter our feelings are mutual." (Renewed laughter). The Road to The Beach. — - On Monday evening Mr A. M'Donald attended the sitting of the County Council./^ the Foxton and Beach road. On behalf of Ihakara, the chief, he promised that the road would not bo- obstructed, aud asked' that the matter would hot be settled finally until next meeting of the Council, by which time he honed to hare a more detailed knowledge of the matter. Mr T. U. Cook attended on behalf of a number of tho tribe, who are opposed to Ihakara in this matter. Mi Cook sajd Ihakara stood alone, the whole of the rest of the tribe being anxious that the matter should be left entirely in tho hands of their solicitor, Mr Hawkins, to whom they had paid A'so on account. After consideration the Council resolved to accede to Mr M'Donald's request, and hold the matter over until next meeting. Wandering Cattle. — We continue to receive complaints as to the number of wandering cattle in the outlying parts pf tbo township. "A Resident" informs us that on Tuesday evening last no lets than 17 cuttle apd horses were wandering about the streets on the flat at rear of Mr Gray's property. It is disgraceful that this wholesale grazing of cattle should take pl»ce upon public thoroughfares, and wo trust that a raid will be made upon the owners thi< time, and that the Magistrate will inflict the heaviest penalty allowed in order to put a stop to the nuisance complained of. Opening of The Season. — The white* bait season has commenced in real earnest, and during the past week or two dishes of these delicious little inhabitants of the deep have graced many tables in the township of Foxton. They are tolerably plentiful, and we expeot that in a few weeks, when the season is «at the full," they will be much more plentiful than they are even now. Rowing Olxjb. — A meeting of the Foxtou Rowing Olub was held at Whyte'a Hotel an Tuesday evening last, Mr A. Howe in the chair. The principal business was to prepare for the annual meeting, which takes place, according to rulo, in October. Messrs J Symons and W. Shore were appointed auditors of the accounts. F. Robinson, Eeq., was nominated Pres dent of the Club, in pl»oe of Mr Johnston, M.H.R., and the Secretary was requested to ask Mr Robinson's acceptance of the position. The other officers will remain as at present, they having given every satisfaction in their reaper tive positions. Messrs Cox, J. Russell, R. Robinson, and H. Davidson were elected members of the Club. Takino a Holiday. — Upon the arrival of the Jane Doughs in port on Tuesday morning wo missed the familiar face of the genial skipper, and on enquiry learned that he was enjoying a well-earned holiday for a few days, Mr Manning, mate of the steamer, taking temporary command during the absenoe of his chief. An Cap. tain Fraser is one of the most devoted and successful employes a shipmaster could possibly have, he well deserves bin holiday. Mr Manning maniputatad the handy little coaster in a way which showed he was able to do ttoe skipp«r'r work. Chcrcu.— Members of All Saints Church are requested to meet this evening.' Local Boahd.— -The Foxton Local Board meet at 6.30 this evening A Goop; Ohancb yifWßD.— - In a. well known comic fpng called " The Polioewan," there occur these words— " Och, there's .the Inspector there in the middle of a riot : I'll ran to his rescue- — But not till all's quiet," Ac., 4c, We do not for one moment

intend tf^^^^^^^Hßl<tion«^^^^^H for pa^S^^^^^^Hra|at I&^^^^^M guardian^^^MßW'who rme^^^^^^H tinies of thiHß^nd incarfabl^^^^^H ton ; but itjrwn^^jt singular <P^^^^^| the bad luck of sfpolfteraan srenerj^^Hp pensjlo'put him out of the road jrquAfy gond " case "happens. \ajfer5 8 * B ? ce of this happened on WedheStJaHWorninpfat the departure of the HteatncrNjJtne Douglas. Conutable M'Anulty's invariable rule in to be present at the wharf when steamers are either hauling alongside or leaving the wbarf, bub on Wednesday morning he was engaged at the time of the steamer's departure in preparing for the sitting of the Court, and was therefore unable to ba present. Of course there was consequently •• a case." An individual who even thus early in the day had* been paving his vow a to <Hhe joHr^ouV K Tmoceeded "after a rather perilous display of acrobatics in reaching the steamer's deck. Here he was promptly waited upon by the genial clerk of the agent*, laudably. ..anxious to iudcease his master's commission by booking another passenger. But the passenger declined to advance more than fifteen shillings, which the agent refused, and as the passenger had , got into the donkey degree of " elevation," when obstinacy is the prevailing quality, he bundled his swag on to the and performed another feat in getting ashore Seating himself on the edge of the wbarf, he then began in a shocking manner to utter the most, awful profanities, calling down all kinds of curses upon the ship, hoping she would sink, and similar insane vaporings. Several bystanders apoke to him upon his disgraceful conduct, but with little effect, until at last his fury expended itself iv a final volley of oaths, and juot as the Hteamer got under wny he left tho wharf, muttering his firm intention of starting in the schooner lying at the wharf, and hi* conviction of even then reaching Wellington before the steamer. The New Bank.— Mr Cox has kindly informed us thut the lowest tenderer for the new Bank of Austraiasia at Foxton are Messrs Freeland and Mitchell, of Palmerston, the price being £419, which is con sidered remarkably low. Supplying a Want. —We understand that a series of popular entertainments will shortly be inaugurated, for the purpose of supplying the funds necessary for the purchase of a se ond inrigg«d boat for the Foxton Rowing Clnb. The public will, wo have no doubt, heartily support the Club in this matter. The Queen Mab is the only inrigged racing boat on tho river, and as it is universally admitted that two boats of each class are necessary in a Club, not only to assist in training by enabliug scratuh matches of an equal character to be got up, but also to prove which really is the best crew the Club can produce, we expect both our amateur performers and the public will heartily second the Club iv its efforts. A Word of Advice. — We have on several occasions warned persons who arc summoned on disputed accoun's that in order to set themselves right beforo the Court they should pay in to the Clerk the amount they admit they owe. Then if the Court, after hearing tne case, decides they owe only what they have paid iv, the plaintiff lms to pay all expenses. If nothing baa been raid in, the defendant pays the costs. At Wednesday's sitting of the Court there were several such cases. Debtors aaid, " I owe so much, and no more." The Bench onquired,and fouud this was Correct, but as no money had been paid into Court, judgment was given for the amount and with costs. As the costs in nearly every cast* amounted to about 30s, it would in some instnncrs have b:'en better for the plaintiff -i to have paid the original claim. We therefore give this advice. . When you are summoned on a disputed claim, puj . in all that y>u do not dispute, and if ' you - prove that your e&ve is correct, the person who sues yon will liav* to pay all costs. £ecAPis« the Toii<s.-Mr Patrick Collins, our well known townsman, hid a narrow escape on Wednesday from being " collared" for contempt of Court. Brown's trustee had' a caso; against him for a debt which: Mr Collins- solemnly averred had been paid. In fuct, so intense was his emotion, ihat he actually wept. He also produced a letter signed by Mrs M'Carthy, who formerly kept a hotel at Foxton, in which she stated she had seen Collins pay Brown the amount at her hotel. This evidence tho Bench refused to accept, not being legal t and after going through the account, carefully, His Worship gave judgment for the amount and costs. Mr Collins thereupon said, " Well, I enter a protesc against bring compelled to pay the account, as the estate owes me thirty shillings." This statement he repeated several times, and in reply to him, the Court stated no means were provided for protests being heard, and there was therefore nothing to pay to enter a protest. "Keep your temper," said^ his Worship. " Well it is'nt right," said Collins. " That is what I asy," and as h>neared tho door he muttered something again about his protest. " Bring him back," commanded the Magistrate, and in the old soldier walked with a Btep an tirm as if on parade ground. " What did you say ?" •• Oh, what did I say P That I enter a protest against your decision, as I don't owe the money." •' Well, the Court has ruled you do. You may go." " All right,'' and away marched the defendant. But as he neared the door, the words sounded through the Court, " I say I don't owe it, and I'll take it to a higher Court." His Worship caught the sentence, and said, " That's contempt of Court — Bring hitn back." Back came Collins again, with the same martial tread. "You must assure the Court you did not intend to bo disrespectful, and treat it with contempt." " Ofi, I always did respeot your Worship as a Magistrate aud a gentleman," said Collins, " but I don't owe this money, aud I pay it under protest !" Thus did Collint evade the sentence ot the Court, and yet secure the "last word" The Assault Case.— The R. M. Court was yesterday occupied hearing the charge preferred by Osborne against Thos. Pearce. The informant appears to have been most severely hurt, and had to be accommodated with a chair throughout the hoaring. He also has to be supported when walking. Pearce was committed for trial at the Palmerston District Court. Messrs A. Gray and Jaa. Coley went as sureties for him, and he is therefore out on bail. The District Court sits at Palmeraton on Monday week. Sept 20. The "two Charleys" will be charged this morning with threaten* ing Mr Osborne with a gun. Recovery.- Alfred Coley, the boy who was hurt last Sunday by a horse rolling upon him, has recovered from the effects of the accident. He should be extremely thankful that more harm did not happen to him, as the accident was attended with great" danger.