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Manawatu Herald, Volume VII, Issue 267, 17 May 1889, Page 2

New Zealand hemp is quoted a L . L 36 5s toL36 10s. The Manager of the. Beady Money Store is requiring four tons of dressed hemp at once. A good price will be given. The next Quadrille Assembly will be held on the Queen's Birthday, a Friday instead of the usual Thursday evening. Mr Trask is inviting tenders for the erection of a six roomed house at Shannon, Plans and specifications can be seen at thiioflet.

In our advertisement of the Ready Money Store, it will be noticed that the old familiar name of F. de Ridier, Manager is wanting, a Mr Samuel occupying that position. Most of our readers will regret his severance with that store, as he was always known as being very obliging. Though absent from the store he still clings to the town, and has purchased the property advertised by Mr Trask in this paper. We understand that Mr De Ridder like nine tenths of our settlers, has put his spare money in flax, and. will probably bend his whole energies in that business, when the troubles 'of the erection and start are over. When one of our residents left the usual path he was won't to tread, and went for flax, he used to*be:laughingly referred to as " another good man gone wrong," but from the reports published elsewhere, they seem to have all *« gone right."

Mr Hillary is about adding a wing to his naat little house in Union Street. Every little helps, but if move energetic steps are not taken to erect dwelliass, Borne of our population will have to take wings unto themselves and fly Away to shelter.

The master of the schooner Opotiki. noted a protest the other day. It appears that on the trip up from the south, the vessel met some heavy weather, and the master thought that the straining she received might have started her deck. After partially discharging, this was found correct, and the cargo near the dunnage has been damaged. The survey held has shown that the Master has not been to blame, as the depth of the dunnage is more than what is required by law. Owners of the cargo and the Insurance officers will now have to contest the matter.

Dipping has just been completed at the O'oua Downs estate. The Messrs Robinson are hard at it. There are a number of sheep owners who have yet to dip their flocks, though the season is so late.

The last New Zealand mails were delivered in London in 32 days, the quickest time on record.

The Mayor and a few of the business people met the Chief Commissioner of Railways at Foxton yesterday. The meeting was not very formal, but the Mayor explained that the townspeople felt the want of a daily train very seriously, and he hoped that the Commissioners would see their way to accede to their wishes. He instanced the improved trade of the district and left

no stone unturned to move his listener. Mr McKerrow very pleasantly assented to many of the Mayor's statements, but did not commit himself to any promises. We are unable to report what is likely to be the upshot of the interview, but we certainly believe that Mr Mc Kerrow's business instinct will assure him of the advantages his department would gain by heeding the wishes of those using the line.

Geese are supposed to be a luxury, at an" rate they do not appear every day at th c ordinary table dhote. The other day the diners were therefore agreeably surprised to see roast goose mentioned on the bill of fare. They eat and were thankful. If appears that to the irate disposition of some person, they were indebted for their treat. Near one of the hotels a flock of geese frequently perambulate, and a visitor leaving the house ruffled in temper, walked into the mob, causing one of the flook to bite him on the leg. The man turned round and there and then wrung the goose's neck and left him on the road. In a few minutes he was being plucked and served as above.

The manuring of apple orchards by run* ning sheep in them and feeding them on cake and corn has proved successful in America. Not only have the weeds and grass been kept down, but the quantity of u-uit has been more than doubled, and the qufclii^ improved. Should^ the sheep attempt to bark the trees, thW trunks should be smeared with a coat of soot, lime, and clay, together with a very little -gas-tar.

It is cn.Tently reported in London that Sir He. cules Ilobi»Dson, Governo:* of the Cape (fo me ly Gove . aor of New Zealand) has maue a solid million of money by judicons i.westrae its i.i gold and diamond mines during his residence in South Africa.

The amount which Messrs Bftrry and M'Dowell have undertaken to ercci Jhe new warehouse of the Loan and Mercantile Agency Company for is £8230 says the Evening Post but it is possible that additions will be made which will bring the contract juice up to between £9000 and £10,000. The two next highest tenders were those of Mr James Wilson, at £8440, and Messrs Scoullar and Archibald at £8823. The contract is to be commenced at once, and it is expected that the store will be ready for occupation at the beginning of next summer. The whole work is to be completed in January.

The Salvation Army will commence an attack on this town on Saturday evening. The forces will be accompanied with their band, as a sort of a challenge to the enemy, to let them know that they are here. On Sunday they will conduct their services at ihe Public Hall.

Auctioneering ia having quite a run in town. In today's issue will be noticed an advertisement of Messrs D. Asher & Co., informing the public that tomorrow afternoon they will sell by public auction at the Temperance Hall, a large variety of goods, the leading hues of which they have set forth. Every oue likes to attend an auction as they cau then appraise the value of the goods .''or themselves, we do not say that at limes they always estimate correctly, but anyhow they fix their own prices. No doubt a good many will then be found at the hall tomorrow.

We learn that during the Clyde's last trip she has •experienced -very bad weather, which made sad hovoo with her canvasß, which will necessitate a deal of repairing being being done. Mr Dahl, who is well known in this line, has been looking for a building in town to enable him to effect this relit, and knowing his energy, it is likely, even during this struggle for buildings, he will find some place which will do.

The contractors for the house Mrs Startup is erecting ia Robinson Street, are making very close progress to completion, and it bears the appearance of being a most comfortable habitation.

The telegrams state that there was an enormous gathering to witness the formal opening of the Exhibition, and Paris appeared in her most brilliant array in honour of the occasion. President Carnot was escorted through the streets by squadrons of oavalry, and, ut intervale, atlvoee of arril. lery were fired. At tbe Exhibition iteelf there was but little ceremony, and the proceedings were conducted withoat any great disoUy. The Premier (M. Tirard) delivered an address expressing the gratitude of irapoe for the homage done to her by foreign nations in assisting to make the Exhibition superior to all preceding it. The President in his speech said the Exhibition marked the completion of a century of progress. Visitors would Le aMe to J'adge whether the calumnies aimel *t France were correc'.' He extmied a l.earty welcome to *M ih'eir guests, and concluded by saying tli >t these great festivals of labour enabled the nations to approach and understand one another, and evment the pssoe of the world.

The Messrs Robinson sent away by train yesterday 350 fat ewes 'for the Gear Company. There appears to be a sort of fatality in sending sheep by train, as at . the time when more minutes; are wanted than any other, between the time of arrival and- departure of the midday train, the } arrival is always late, and was so yesterday, even though the Chief Commissioner of Railways was on board. - ,"• <" >

Mr Hugh Gillies the well known buyer for the Gear Company is still laid up with a bad hand. Some time ago it got poisoned and it has troubled him ever since. Mr Hume is acting for him, and visited this, district the other day, purchasing on behalf of the Company.