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Manawatu Herald, Volume III, Issue 91, 15 July 1881, Page 2

Deceased. — Mvjor Paul, of Wellington, formerly belonging to the 65"h, and th< successor of rhe late Dr. Greenwood, a« Sergeant-at-Arms to the House of Representatives, died suddenly at Auckland on Monday night. He was ou his way to the Waiwera Springs. Dunedix Asscran'ce. — The people of Dunedin are not likely to lag io the race of citie9 for want of asking for favours, eithe> vjreat or small. Their Industrial Exhibition closed on Tuesday night, and we now learn the committee have telegraDhed to the Government suggesting that a sum of money bo placed on the estimates to hold an International Exhibition at Dunedin in 1883. D.m't they wish they may get it. Whitelaw's Case.— The charge against Whitelaw of illtreatini» a patient has fallen through, owing to the Mount View Asylum never having been proclaimed, as required by law. He was therefore tried on a charge •>f common assault, but the jury beiny unable to agree were discharged. An application for a new trial was then granted, and a rehearing will therefore take place on Thursday. July 21. Sandon-Foxton Road. —This road is now in very fair condition, and we understand traffic is on the increase. The work done during the year in forming water tables and raising the crown of the road has had a beneficial effect. We would, however, suggest to the County Eugiueer that if he were to instruct the roadmen to clear or burn off the toitoi bushes along the road, a very much wider area of roadway would be obtained than at present. Tlie traffic being at present confined to one narrow track makes the road very much heavier than it needs to be, or than it would be if the course we suggest were adopted. The cost of clearing the road woul I probably be only a few pounds, and we are certain that if effected it would be regarded as a great boon by both horsemen and carters. Boiling Down. — The boiling down plant recently imp >rtid from Curistchurch to the order of Mr Lark worthy is to be erected on the Moutoa estate, under the superintendence of Mr Gower, the manager. We understand the work of erecting the plant, and providing the necessary building* and appointments, in to be performed by Mr G. R. Russell, of Wellington. Earthquakes. —The market is still overstocked. A very fair sample arrived at 1 ».m. yesterday, and another at 12.16 p.m There is a general feeling amongst importer* that owing to th« recent glut

in tlio miriwc of "sliilcos" of a superior quihty, further importations are iuiuecy.i9,iry. Producers mi^ht take the hint with advantage. Poxtox hoc Ah Board. — A specif meeting of the B ianl was hf Id on Tuesday •n-enins; last, at 7 pm. Present— Messrs Puroell (in the chair), Coley, and Jouson. IMe fi»lLuvin<4 tenders were receive I : — Kor funning and kerbing Clyde-street and E«|jl:tnado,--M. CoUiff, £1 7s per chain, leeoKted ; H. Wilson, £4 lOi pur chain ; E. Walsh, .81 9* per ohain. For fonnin^ hitman-street. — E. Walsh, 19.* per chain i'(V :+('([ ; Willi.-uns & F.ilov. lump sum. 624 9*fi I ; W. H Reev«, £27. C il'xtv Advertising. — Mr Rockstrow naa not so far accepted our challenge to prove his assertion that our article on the county advertising question was a misstatement of facts. Of course it is much easier to assert things arc incorrect than to prove them to be. Sale of. Frixt Tnr.F.-;.— -Our readers are requested to bear in mind the fact that Messrs Thynnc. Linton & Co. will tomorrow hold their annual sale of fruit trees, shruhs, fee., from the nursery of Mr C. F. Hanleke. Marton. Mr ll anneke's plants have obtained a good reputation iv the district, and we therefore expect to chronicle a successful sale. Sai.k or Book D ruts. —Persona interested are reminded that tomorrow Messrs Thynne, Linton & Co. will sell by public auction the book debts iv the estate of Mr Francis Loudoa, of Foxton. LrxnKK —The Primitive Methodist Church was crowded last night on the. occasion of the Eev. Mr Button's lecture on "The Sun." The chair was occupied by Mr F. Loudon. The rev. lecturer delivered a lengthy and able lecture, aptly illustrated by a very complete set of diagrams on cloth. Mr Dutton is a forcible speaker, and though dealing with a vast subject succeeded iv making it most inter eating to his hearers, assistiug their comprehension from time to time by homely il ustrations. Taken as a whole, the lectnre was a scientific treat, which those who had the privilege of hearing will remember with pleasure. We notice the rev. gentleman is advertised to lecture on the same subject ■ii. the College. Otaki, on Tuesday eveuiug next. .Sale or Cattle. —We are requested to call the attention of stockowners to the sale of cattle Messrs Thynne, Linton anH C ). will hold tomorrow, in the paddock on die Avenue Road, near Futter's Hotel. The ule takes place at 1.30 p.m. sharp. Thvdrks. —Contractors are reminded tha' Messrs Thynne, Linton <fc Co. invite teuder;tor the erection of fences, &c, for cattle yards. Stables. — Mr A. W. Johnson announces in this i3sue that he has taken Putter' 1 * stables, and will meet the train each nighi with a covered cab. He also announces chat ho has a cab, buggies, horses, &c, on lure. The Hvdrabad.— Mr A. J. Whyte ha* r -ceived instructions from Mr Keltv, ovraevof the Hydrabad, to have the hul, &c, of that ship sold by public aimciou, without reserve. The date of ihi sale, which will take phce in Wellington, liae not been fixed.