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Manawatu Herald, Volume II, Issue 281, 24 September 1889, Page 2

Mr Bradcock has sold out his business as a boarding-house keeper to Mr Hawkings, of Mitchelltown, near Wanganui, who enters into possession on the first of next month. Mr Hawkings has had previous experience in this line of business. The tram was over two hours late on Friday, having been detained by a truck getting derailed near Lind's mill. So many young men are carting and driving now, who seem wholly unaware of the Act relating to their trade- that it may save them some bother and expense if we quote it for their benefit. In England there is what was known as the " rule " of the road, in this colony it is set out in the Police Offences Act, 1883, and is as follows: — "Who drives any vehicle whatever or rides any animal and, when meeting any other vehicle or, animal, does not keep on the left or nearside of the road or street, or, when passing any other vehicle or animal going in the same direction, does not go or pass, or does not allow any person desirous so to do to pass, when practicable, on the right or off side of such other vehicle or animal, is liable to a penalty not exceeding ten pounds. It is very likely that one of the owners of the "Ajax " mill will reside in this district, so as to take a more active part in the superintendance of his property. Mr Daniell has parted with all his interest in the Soho hemp mill to Messrs McMillan, Rhodes & Co, who will for the future undertake the finance of the mill for the benefit of the other shareholders in this property. The Wellington Racing Club have decided to have only five days racing each year, holding a spring meeting of two days in November, a summer meeting of two days in February, and a steeplechase in July. The Club appointed Mr J. 0. Evett as their handicapper. We remind our readers that Messrs Stevens & Gorton hold a sale of stock at the Sandon sale yards on Friday next. The twin contractor is contemplating running a train on Saturdays to connect with the midday Government train at Carnarvon, thus enabling settlers all along the line being able to visit Foxton. The Wanganui Herald furnishes a copy of the cost of sending 382 fat wethers to London by Messrs Freeman Jackson & Co. The sheep netted 15s 9 3/4 d each. The accused McNaughty, in what is known as the Bulls abduction case, was committed for trial, the Bench being of opinion that a clear prima facie case had been made out. The school at Manakau is growing, and the Wellington Education Board are calling for tenders for the erection of an additional class room. The cutting up of the Oroua Down estate is already providing work, as Mr McLennan is calling for tenders for felling and stumping 164 chains of bush for a road line. Tenderers will be shown over the work on Friday, and tenders most be in by noon of Monday next. We mentioned, some months ago, that a stag was seen in the Fitzherbert district. It may be interesting to knew that he was well satisfied with his visit of inspection, and has decided to take up a run in that part. A week or so ago he left for the Wairarapa, but now returned with a doe. We are not surprised at his selection, as the country is exellent; but had he to pay rates he would find them heavy. An assistant cook, who must be a steady man, is wanted at the Oroua Downs estate. A good ploughman is wanted by Mr J. McLennan.

On Sunday three photographers were taking views of the Huia as she lies on the beach. It is not expected to move the steamer till tomorrow's tides. The cargo was all carted up on Sunday. The s.s. Ivy occas oned much disappointment being unable to carry any lady passengers on Sunday. She had the ledge and other appliances for shifting the Huia on board and had therefore not muoh accomodation. About thirty male passengers went with her. A lad was locked up on Sunday night for cruelly illtreating a horse by riding it whilst it had a sore back. On Monday morning he was brought before a Justice and fined five shillings and two shillings costs. The horses' back was in a very bad state. The Tram left yesterday afternoon with a crowded carriage and eight, loaded tracks of coal and two or three empties. Mr Southey Baker informs us that a competent clerk from his office will be in Foxton to night and all tomorrow. The examination at the State School is now being held. „ Tbe case J. W.. Stuart v. Stuart & Davies was decided by the R. M. at Palmerston and the decision awarded £16 only of the amount claimed. The result was therefore practically in favour of the defendants. It will be noticed that Messrs Bacon & Speirs have been appointed agents for Messrs Booth Macdonald & Co's flaxmill machinery. On Friday night as the train was stopping at Motuiti a lad who was riding a horse, got thrown and his arm badly broken. He was brought into Foxton and taken to Mr Funston,s house where he was kindly attended to, and left by train for Wanganui hospital this morning. The lad is a son of Mr Anderson who is engaged in carting at the mills. The following new regulations in regard to Civil Service Examinations have been made by Order in Council :—A candidate whose work at any Senior Civil Service Examination is good on the whole, but on one or two subjects is below the required standard, may be registered as having achieved partial successs at the examination; and, on giving the requisite notice, may at the new examination sit, without payment of fee, to be examined in such, one or two subjects; and such candidate, if successful in such subject or subjects, shall be deemed to have passed the examination. —

An order has been made by the Supreme Court compelling the Receiver in the Manawatu Road District to strike a county rate. The Native inhabitants of the Chatham Islands— Maoris, as they are called— have for some time past shown refreshing contempt for the law, emulating the example of other followers of Te Whiti. Whenever they are summoned to appear before the Magistrate to answer for their little peccadilloes— amongst which non-payment of dog tax and trespass with dogs amongst the runholders' flocks are the most common — they simply ignore the magesterial writ and fail to attend. The Government have decided to insist upon due respect being paid to constituted authority, and several, members ef the Permanent Artillery Force are therefore being sent to the Chatham Islands, to co-operate with the local police arresting these offenders who do not choose to. appear on summons.— Post. Thomas Samuel Grace, of Blenheim, clerk in holy orders has applied for a patent for an apparatus for drying and bleaching the fibre of the Phormium tenax in the open air. At Auckland two hundred cases of apple from California by the Mariposa were found to be infected by the codlin moth. The customs authorities therefore prohibited their landing here, and the cases were taken on to Sydney. Mr Kirkwood has taken four very nice photographs of the s.s. Huia as she laid stranded on the river beach last Sunday. The views show the steamer in different positions and at different state of the tides. On Sunday crowds of people went down to the beach, some riding, some driving. others walking. Foxton is undoubtedly fortunate in having such a grand outlet, as on a beautiful day there is nothing so bracing as an hour or two on the beach. The Pahiatua Star learns on good authority that another special settlement is about to be established in that district. The block will comprise 2000 acres and it is situated at the back of the WoodvilleMangahao, extending to the Forest Reserve. Mr Hartstone is the promoter, and the holdings are intended exclusively for Akaroa men. Special settlements so far have not been a success in this district, but the one under notice promises to be an exception, inasmuch as the land will be allotted only to those who require it for immediate settlement, Already there are a sprinkling of Akaroa men in the district, and they are of the right stamp. Charles Walter Langstone, who was brought up on remand at Palmerston on Friday, charged with forging and uttering a cheque for £7, was committed to take his trial at the next sitting of the Supreme Court at Wanganui. A return of lambs sent Home recently by Messrs Brewer and Krull is interesting. In April last they could not get 5s 6d for 800 lambs offered at Waverley, and decided to send them home frozen. It was a lucky decision, as they have received 14s 6d each net at Waitotara, making a difference to them of £340.— Herald. At the Police Court, at Dunedin, W. A Young was fined £3 each on two charges of using the rails of the Tramway Company and having a conveyance with the guage of all its wheels nearly corresponding with the guage of the tramways. The costs in the cases were £2 11s and £2 4s. A number of other charges were adjourned for a month, to see if the practice was discontinued. KEATING'S COUGH LOZE GE'S ure Coughs. Asthma, Bronchitis, Medical testimony states that no other medicine is so effctual in the cure of these dangerous maladies. One Lozenge alone gives ease, or two at bedtime ensures rest. For relieving difficulty of breathing they are invaluable. They contain no opium nor any violent drug. Sold by all Chemists uTins, 1s 1 1/2 d and 2s 9d eace.