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Manawatu Herald, Volume III, Issue III, 13 June 1890, Page 2

We learn from a visitor from Otaki, that on sunday morning a lad named Thomas Walker, who was employed by Mr Ward, solicitor, of Ohau, was drowned while crossing the Kuku Creek, 18 yards from its junction with the Ohau river. Mr Ward was driving some sheep, and had sent the lad back across the stream, on horseback, to close some slip panels, and missing him, turned back to find him, and noticed his horse riderless on the bank, and a hat floating away down the stream. All efforts to find the body had proved fruitless, and are likely to be so for some time, as the water is full of logs. Mr and Mrs Stansell gave a most enjoyable dance at the Public hall on Wednesday evening, to celebrate the coming of age of their eldest daughter. Invitations had been sent to a very large number of friends, and resulted in a few over eighty attending. Mr Norberg of Palmerston provided the music. The hall was tastefully arranged with bunting and evegreens and well lighted. Refreshments of most appetising descriptions were provided and done ample justice too. Dancing commenced about 8 and never ceased, except for a song or recitation, till the very small hours, it being close on five before the last guest left. Every one appeared to enjoy themselves, the floor, for every dance, being full, and for quadrilles and Lancers 6 to 7 sets, were always made up. During the evening Mr James Purcell proposed Miss Stansell's health, which was done all honour to, and Mr Stansell briefly returned thanks. We can only reiterate the good wishes uttered by Mr James Purcell, and trust Miss Stansell may enjoy many happy returns of the day. The depreciation in the value of hides arising from the present unsystematic branding of cattle, has been brought under the notice of the New South Wales Government by a deputation of tanners and hide merchants, who urged that a bill should be introduced to regulate the branding of cattle. It was stated that frequently brands appeared upon and rendered worthless the very best parts of the hide, and it was estimated that the waste caused in this manner represented a loss of fully £20 000 or £30,000, which might be saved under a properly regulated system of branding. The Government have promised to communicate with the Stook Board preparatory to a bill being prepared to deal with the matter. The following account of the effects of forest denudation in Russia should prove a lesson to us which we would well to profit by in time :— Scarcely any snow has fallen in Russia this winter, and the fact is regarded as an alarming one by the cultivators of the soil, as it will probably involve the destruction both of the grain and root crops. The phenomenon is attributed to the diminished evaporation, which has resulted from the demolition of the forests which formerly covered enormous areas of Russia in Europe. This is not only led to a greatly decreased rainfall, but the rivers Volga, Dniva, and Dneiper are annually shrinking in volume, and they are neither of them navigable for so many miles as they once were. At a meeting of the Otaki Licensing Committee William Tompsitt applied for a license for a house at Manakau. .Plans submitted of house to be erected.) Mr Devine for applicant. Constable O'Rourke proved that the Act had not been complied with, inasmuoh as there was no house in existence, consequently no notice of application had been affixed on the door, as required by section 5.6 of the Licensing Act. Mr Devine then asked for a license to be granted, subject to the discision of the Supreme Court. The Committee refused on the ground that there was no house in existance. Application refused. John Bradley applied for a renewal of license for hotel at Shannon. Constable O'Rourke pointed out that the proprietor of the hotel had not complied with the

order of the Committee of last year, as there was no stable erected. The application was adjourned for 14 days to enable the applicant to erect the stable. C. Roe, junr., applied for a license for a house at Levin. License refused. New potatoes were shown last week in Dunedin by Mr G. Matthews of Moray place. The first seed was planted in September and dug in December, planted again in February and lifted last week. Sir William Wasteneys, Bart., erstwhile of Auckland aud lately of Waikato News is how in Reefton practising as a solicitor. An advertiser desirers to purchase for cash; a first class 12 or 14 horse power portable steam engine. Tenders are wanted for cutting green flax and for the supply of firewood, for the Messrs Jack's Riverside hemp mill. The Education Board advertises anothe meeting of householders to elect a school committee. It will be remembered that the first lapsed from no one attending, and we trust this will not be a lowed to occur again. The meeting is fixed for thursday the 26th inst. It is an ill wind that blows nobody good and one early result of Prince Bismarck's retirement it is said will be the reconciliation between Emperor William and the Duke of Cumberland, who will obtain the £2,000,000 of King George's private fortune, which the Prussian Government seized in 1866. The N. Z. Times says it is a feather in the cap of the firm, Cable and Co. to have secured so substantial a contract as that of building new boilers for the steamer Richmond at Auckland. Auckland firms were beaten on their own ground, and now the work is just completed and within contract time. There is a day or two to spare. The new boilers are beautifully built, and are a credit to the firm and the city, Messrs Cable and Co. have also another contract on hand for a smaller boiler, also for an Auckland firm. Tho best laid scheme o' mice and men gang aft a-gley, as the Wanganui Education Board have withdrawn the notices of dismissal served on Mr Wilks and Mrs Lissaman, the headmaster and mistress of the Feilding School ; and have notified the new committee of their desire to consult with them as to whether or not the services of the master and mistress in question should be dispensed with. We draw attention to an advertisement in another column relating to a pictorial almanac that we are having prepared to present to our subscribers at the end of the year. Advertisers will doubtless appreciate the valuable opportunity that this will offer to make known to the public particulars of their different businesses. To our literary friends, the announcement of a prize of two guineas for a very short story, to be embodied in the almanac, may act as a filip to their interest in their studies, resulting in a satisfactory competition. From Sunday up to Thursday morning the Rev. Father Patterson has been conducting a series of Mission services, every day, and three times a day: One of the objects being the instruction of the young for their first communion. The Church has been crowded every night, not only with the members of the congregation but also with those of ethers. Four powerful sermons were delivered. We learn that these services hare been a great success in every way. An old identity residing on the banks of the river, within a measurable distance of of this town, has been for a number of years a desolate widower, and for the past two years has been using his most persuasive arts to persuade a lady of another race to take up her abode with him. Perserveranoe conquered, in this case, as we are told it will in all, and his fondest hopes were realised. What our old identity did not realie was, that there resided near unto him, others who must have their joke, never minding what it may cost, and unto him it thus befell ; no sooner had the gentler sex graced his hearth, and the dusk of evening set in, than a most unearthly firing of guns, and striking of empty kerosene tins, commenced around his usual peaceful home. The lady crouched frightened in one corner of the room ; the owner advanced outside, and on seeking to learn what the uproar was about, and finding it was merely to complete the wedding contract, he assured them that there was evidently some misunderstanding as to the contract. The leader of the outside gang was not inclined to parley on forms and ceremonies, and whisky being absent, sternly called upon his followers to " strike up," this they did by striking down, with all manners of instrument, on the tins. The noise is at all times vilainous, but is worse when the band is dry, and the din they created caused the lady to leave and seek those fields where tin kettling and matrimony are unobserved. The old identity morned his loss, and has at present no kind thought about those who for an hours amusement upset his plans of the last two years. In this country matrimony, of any description, and whisky seem to be imperatively allied. Better luck next time. We have recently received and opened out no less than 100 pieces of Linoleums, and Floor Cloths, and these are all of the very best specially selected patterns, and to be had at the Wholesale Family Drapery Warehouse, Te Aro House, Wellington. Our large and increasing trade in Floor Coverings necessitates our keeping a large and varied stock, and as we take more than usual care in selecting both patterns and qualities, all persons intending to furnish or replenish their houses will do the best thing possible by calling in or sending their orders to the furnishing Department, Te Aro House. Wellington. We have also received a fresh supply of White Blankets in all sizes, from the smallest single-bed to the very largest extra size. We can guarantee the value to be first-class, and better than that given by any wholesale house in the colony. Value for value, we claim to be the premier house in the city. Test our statements at Te Aro House. Wellington. We would also call attention to a fresh lot of Window Poles, with rings, ends and brackets complete in 4ft 6in, 6ft, and 9ft lengths; also, an excellent assortment of Dolly Varden Down Toraliums and Quilts at Te Aro House, Wellington. We have also a fresh supply of Honeycomb Toilet and Alhambra Quilts direct from the manufacturers, and a complete shipment of Fancy and Cocoa Mattings, Jute Squares, Tapestry Mats and Rugs, Cocoa Rugs, etc., and we ask our friends and the public generally to remember that a very large variety and excellent value are attainable only in the Carpet and Furnishing Department, Te Aro House, Wellington.