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Manawatu Herald, 16 November 1880, Page 3

PisooßEss. — According to the Wonsauv. 1 Herald the pilotage fees received at Wanjruuui during the week ending Nov. 13 amounted to 5s Sd ; Aims Act foes, 14s ; and Merchant and Seamen's Act fees, Is 9d ! Josh Billings says: — " lhe mewl ia a larger burd than the guze or turkey. It has two legs to walk with, and two moro to kick with, and if; wears its wings on the side of its head." " See here, George, said an irritable old man to his son, "Tain told that, your teacher e&ya you're ibe worst boy in school. What have you to say to that, sir V ' : — " I have only to say, sir. that she has often told me the same thing, and always winds up by saying that I am exactly like my lather."—" /,h S Humph ! This must be looked into," grumbled the old man, as ho strode away. 'lhe Channel Squadron has ar~ rived i\t Cork.

T3 K I M I T I V E METHODIST t CHURCH, FOXTON. A SERVICE OF SONG, entitled "ELIJAH," Will be given in the above Church on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBKK 37, To commence at 8 o'clock. The proceeds to be devoted to the Trust Fund. ADMISSION - ONE SHILLING TjiEILDING SPORTS. MONDAY, 27th DECEMBER, 1880. A new site, close to the Railway, has been obtained for the purpose of holding the above sports. The ground has been ploughed, levelled, fenced, and laid down in lawn g>as3. and is now one of the best courses in the province. JProgjanraies, and QQjpies 'of \ the rule* under which jhe r sports '."will be conducted, may be obtained from the Hod. Secretary, by forwarding Is in postage stamps. HUGH L. SHERWILL, Hon. Secretary. ~7 : ..: : . NOTICE. MY Chestnut Mare went from Mr John Cox's house last Wednesday, with a saddle upon her. The horse has been found, but not the saddle. I will give 15s to anyone who will bring it back to me, at Howe's Hotel. TAU MATA, Of Moutoa. MY Offices "will be closed for about a fortnight from this date during my temporary absence in Wtetland. Dated 27th October, 1880. J. HERBERT HANKINS, Solicitor, Foxton.