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Manawatu Herald, Volume II, Issue 277, 5 July 1889, Page 2

A competent manager is required for a hemp-mill, or a oontract will be let for the production of the fibre at a sum per ton. This seems to offer a capital chance to a good pushing man. The Manawatu Hotel is one of the oldest established hotels in the district, the public having beeiwatered for therein over twenty yearß ago, "?.Mr Williams, the proprietor, announces that the principal Flax-millers of the distribp now make it their head quarters. In another column Mr Simpson, the Sheep Inspector, requests all owners of sheep to send in the form, already posted to them, at once. He desires those to whom forms have been sent, but who may now not possess any sheep, to return the form with the statement that they now have none, written thereon. A speedy compliance with these requests will save owners further expenses. A man to cook and provide provisions for a hemp mill is advertised for. Apply at the office of this paper. Sir Jenkins was the successful tenderer for the lease of the old tram sheds on the site by the Post Office. It will be a great satisfaction to Bee these buildings being put to some use, and returning a revenue to the Thorough, than lying, as they have so long done, empty. Old buildings are every day being improved. One of the cottages near Mr McMillan's store is now being covered with iron. The houses are also growing larger. Mr Bout is expanding his establishment by an addition nearly as large as the old house. Mr John Guerin has also added two rooms to the house he is living in. If the flax market does not fall below present prices, another few months will witness greater activity in the building trade. It is an ill " rain " that does nobody any good. The owners of the s.s. Ivy have now got their launch fully occupied, the rains having spoilt the roads that were in use in the summer. She is now engaged in carrying green flax to Messrs Williams & Go's mill, the dressed fibre from Mr Gardner's mill, and has lately secured the conveyance I of the green flax to Messrs Sutton & Co's mill. We always believed that a handy boat like the Ivy would be found of much service to the millers, and we are glad to find that we are correct. Contractors are reminded that tenders for outting and delivering flax at Messrs Knowles and Go's mill close to-morrow. The case of Hapi te Bangitewhata and other Natives v. A. P. Stewart, of Welling, ton, and J. Davies, of Wirokino, claim £2368 12s, the balance of the purchase money on a block of land in the Manawatu district, which has been heard before the Chief Justice and a special jury of six Europeans and six Natives, was concluded on Tuesday night. Counsel having concluded their addresses, and his Honor having Bummed up, the jury retired at 3.30 to consider their verdict. They returned at 8.10 p.m, and the foreman (Mr W. H. Warren) stated that the jury had exhaustively discussed the case and they were equally divided. He said that every effort bai been put forth to induce the jury to cope to an agreement. The matter had been put very plainly before the Native portion of the jury as to whether they would, after further consideration and discussion, be led in any way to alter their opinions, and the same had been done on the Europeans' side, and there was not the slightest chance of any agreement being come to. The Natives were on one side and the Europeans on the other. His I Honor said he would not ask which side the Natives were on. The foreman said he had carefully avoided stating that. Mr Gully, counsel for plaintiffs, said that under the circumstances they would consent to the the jury being discharged, as it would be unnecessary to keep them for the remaining nine hours. His Honor said the effect ; would be as if the jury had been deliber- ! ating for twelve hours. The jury weio , then discharged, and the Court adjourned, —N.I, Ttawn .

We learn tnat Mr Isherwood leaves to- ' morrow for Wellington, and his place will be filled by Mr Alfred Cook. Mr Brebner had secured a fortnights holiday and Mr Staples relieves him. Messrs Stevens & Gorton announce the date of their next sale at Bulls. Besides stock, they will offer land and the lease of arihdtel: Mr C. V. Ilansoiiiej the" douticillor f or the Campbelltown Biding, was elected Chairman of the Manawatu County Council tin Tuesday last, in place of Mr B. B. MoEenzie, who had resigned that office on account of private business. We wish him all success. Mf Jonson, who is giving up housekeeping, intends ileit week- to sell by private dotilrao'tj ihe' whole 1 di his household furniture add effects, thane who m*y be in want of such articles should call promptly upon him next Monday, It is stated on good authority that M* Ballance has accepted the leadership of tbe, OppdsJtißii: If the increase in Revenue to the rfifl-' . way has only been £10 a month previously, at any rate this month it will be much higher, and at Mr Gardner's expense. Yesterday the s.s. Napier landed 23tons of furniture for this gentleman, to be transhipped into the launch Ivy. When interviewing the whdrfingei' tti pay tha Conflniissionefs their rightful diiea, he tfas charged 2s a tdii fdr wharfage frdm the Napier, and another 2s a tdti for 1 wTiarfage to go on board the Ivy 1 tet diiring All these manifold transactions* the Commissioners employes had never touched anarticle; This is profit. Now had Mr Gardner employed a c&rt to take his goods up town, he Wduld only Have had 40s to pay, but because he created no wear arid tear, but simply put them into a boat, instead of a cart, he had to pay 46s extra. This is one of those things no fellah can understand. Messrs Bacon & Speirs have just completed for Messrs Osborne, Gieson & Co., the largest Oalifornian pump in this district. It is built of red pine, and is 40ft long, and the box is twelve inches by four inches, It ib secured to the water by a tressle twenty five feet high, to which it is, when needed, raised by a block and tackle. It lifts the water a clear 25 feet in height. Messrs Osborne & Co. have abandoned the Centrifugal pump for the simple Californian one. The same firm of builders are now employed in making another pump, press, and other fiaxnrill requisites for Mr Warmaid's new mill. Herbert Alleniale was convicted of breaking into the Feilding Post Office, and was sentenced to penal servitude for ten years. We understand that the business of the firm of Fitzherbert & Matthews, Barristers & Solicitors, has increased to such an extent in Foxton, that they have determined to have a permanent branch here. Mr W. Marley has been appointed managing clerk and will be in attendance every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mr Matthews will, as usual, visit Foxton every Wednesday.