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Manawatu Herald, Volume III, 11 February 1890, Page 2

We notice that on Thursday evening the many friends of Mr and J.lrs Coe will entertain ihem to tea. There is little doubt but that the hall will be filled. A two acre paddock close th the Court house is to be had cheap for grazing. Mr Allan Lees has sold his farm of 2020 acres in the Makirkiri district to Mr Mp.nson, late of Napier, and brother of Mrs B. C. Earle. The Eev. Mr McDonald of Waverley conducted divine service in the Presbyterian Church on Snnday, both morning and evening. In the morning he took fo: 1 his text verses 11 to 14 of the second chapter of T tvs " For the Grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men." The Reverend gentleman gave a most eloqnent serman, and displayed considerable elocutionary power. In the evening he preached from the third chapter of Matthew. "In those days came John the Baptist." This was also very good and worth travelling some distance to hear, llr McDonald is going down the coast and we understand that an effort will be made to get him to give either a sermon or a lecture on his return, of which due notice will be given. Mr Kells has secured the book debts in George Gray's estate and inserts a notice of much moment to debtors. The Feld says : — The"increased consumption of meat arises probably from the revival of trade and the rise in wages In the ten months ending with October we imported 46G.599 cattle and 1,097,497cwt of fresh beef, against 337,013 cattle and GC3,7870wt of fresh beef in tho sr.mc period of 1088, and 264,(>20 cattle and 548.144cwt of fresh beef in 1887. Our total supply of foreign meat for the first ten months of this year has been about 2,000,000 cwt more than in tho same period of last year ; and this would amount, for the whole nopulation of the United Kingdom, (o C!b per head — a large quantity when distributed amongst the meat-eating portion of the population" In the same p riol the home production of meat has increased, as well as the imports of butter, margarine, and eggs, and the production of cheese at Home. Under date of 7th February the N. Z. Loan <fc Mercantile) Agency Co. report on New Zealand hemp — For common quality there is n. fair trade demand. Modinm quality is worth £26, and common £24 10s per ton. Mr Nixon has returned from his holiday and ta 1 - en up his duties at the Bank of' Australasia. We 1* am from the Wanganui Herald that the sufferer at the Eclipse mill accident, O'Hallaran, who went to tho Wa:iganui hospital and had his arm amputated, is rapidly improving in health. The sale of three half aero sre'ions at Norbiton, adjoining Mr AlzdoiTs residence by order of the I'egistrar, takes pin<x> to: morrow at the Public hall at 2 p.m. We regret to learn that some of tho residents at Moutoa have had their orchards robbed. It is a pity soim> of thes;3 petty pilferers rannot bf? caught and taught the lesson they so much nrecl. The first meeting of creditors in the estate of William Andrew Young is convened for Thursday next nt 9, HO p. m. at i Wellißifton. !

A curious gastronomio entertainment was an oyster fe st recently held at Colohes" ter, England; The celebration is of very ancient origin. 'I en thousand Colchester oysters were consumed on the last occasion by the Mayor and hia guests. Some more pleasing experiences of indiscriminate introduction of birds i 3 given by tlie Wanganui Chronicle as follows :— Air Me William of Mars Hill, has shown us tbe result of the Mynah bird pest on his almond trees. It is well known, of coursv, that an almond is similar in formation to a wa'nut, 1.c.. it has an outer green shell, inpid ■ol which is the hard nut. The birds in question have not left Mr McWilliam a single almond, having attacked the fruit by first eating through both the outer and inner shel's and then getting at the kemal which they appear to have taken out whole. The strength of the bills must be very great to effect the mischief they do. Mr Sydney Staite, a solicitor, of Wellington, was in the pitiable position this morning of appearing before Mr Robinson ft the E. M. Court, says the Preas, charged on remand with being drunk on Lambton Quay on the sth mat., and further with being a habitual drunkard, having been' convicted three times during the last six months. The charge having been proved the accused, who looked very " teedy." attributed his condition on the day named to the fact that he was engaged the whole day in Court in the interests of hig clients, and he did not remember what occurred after the Court closed. If His Worship would impose a fine on this occasion he would leave Wellington. Mr Robinson said undoubtedly, under the Act, a parson thrice convicted within six months was liable to be treated as a habitual drunkard, and c unmiti'ed without the option of a fine. He was however disposed to leniency in this case in that respect, but must inflict the severe tine of £3, or an alternative of seven d-.ys' imprisonment. Accused asked for time within which to pay the amount, and was allowed four days. Messrs McMillan Rhodes & Co announce their Surplus Sale. Full particulars will be found on the third page. The weather is so dry that every care should be used by smokers. One old man on Sunday set the gorge in the cutting by Mrs Purcell's house alight by dropping a match, and walked away, and had it not been for Mr Neylon and some others serious damage might have been done. We inspected yesterday a new dog cart just built by Mr Ahem, Messrs Jenkini & Go's wheelwright, for Messrs Bradcock & Gay. It is seated for f .ur passengers, and the vehicle has been turned out in a most creditable manner. The width betweon the wheels is 4ft 9in, and the wheels are sft. 2iin. and are of Americon Hickory and Elm. The body is of Ash with Kauri panels. The shafts are of stringy bark. The wheels are fitted with Collins patent axles. It is a pleasure to see that the town possesses men capable of such work. " Aulus,'' in tbe Australian, wiite3 :— " The bank inspec;or was new in the district, and he determined to try tbe mettle of the branch managers, to whom he was uol nown. The first branch that he came to he walked coolly in, and presented his revolver at the manager's head and demanded his keys. The manager s>w that the other ' had the drop on him,' and h/tnded over the keys without more ado. The inspector, greatly pleased with his success, disrated the manager, andhisfened to mother branch. He walked conti Mentally in, and when the manager uppeared he presented the revolver i\b his he -id. But, al is, this one was an athlete, aud r.s determined as active. He stooped down suddenly, and 'slum; ' Ihe iosp^ctor against the wall with a force that sfunned him. The inspector came to himself in the lockup, or, rather, he didn't come to himself but to somebody else ; as he had considerable difficulty in proving his identity and in explaining matters. Eventually he succeeded. He promoted the manager for his pluck, and in order tint he might hold his tonnue He now sends two day's notice when he visits a branch, and leaves his revolver at home." The Manawatu Times says : — " the Fire Brigade Fancy Dress Ball to be held at the liink Hall on March 12th promises to 1)9 a welcome break in the monotony, both as a gathering of Palmerston folk and numbers fr.-un a distance. The Committee have enlisted the services of the Mayor and Mayoress of Palmerston Mr p.nd Mrs Snelson) Messrs E. Thynne and T. P. WilHanis, of Foxton, Mrs D. H. Mpcarther, of Feilding, and , influential residents of Woodville and Martori, who have not only promised to be present themseives, but will bring a host of friends with them. The Brigade have determined to transform the Rink Hall into a capital ballroom. A large tent is to be erected outside for a supper room, and especial pains are to be taken in dacorating the interior of the Piiak with svevgreans, flowers, etc., and special extra provision is to be made for ladies and gentlemen's dressing rooms." We may mention tbat the Rink will make a splendid ball room, and a most enjoyable evening can be looked forward to. We have a few tickets at our oflieo for disposal.