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Manawatu Herald, Volume III, Issue III, 17 February 1891, Page 2

We notice that our Palmevston contemporaries have the report of the meeting of the Manawatu County Council at Sanson. As neither paper had a representative present, th"y must have copied the proceedings from ei:her the Advocate or this paper An acknowledgement of the source from whence the news is obtained should be generally admitted. Mr and Mrs J. Pascal, of Awahuvi, intend shortly making a trip to France. They may probably extend their v sit to two or three years. We wish them a pleasant and saf voyage, aad a happy return. The Chief Justice has refused the motion made by Mr Bel, on behalf of Sir F. Whitaker, in the case of WMtaker v. Hutchison, to strike out al 1 references to the accounts of .sir Harry Atkinson and Mr E. Mitchelson, as he was of the opinion that the enquiry is one of the conduct of the plaintiff in corrupt alliance with other?, and that in order to prove the corrupt alliance or influence it was relevant to prove the relationship to the Bank, not only of the plaintiff himself, but of those alleged to be in alliance with him, or to have been influenced by him. Mr 0. Honors has an altered advertisement in this issue. We direct attention to the fact that he has obtained the agency of the Northern Assurance Company, a very old and well established office. The date for holding the Assessment Court has been altered to the 27th of this month. Trustfulness is a sweet feature in any one's character. Three men in a boat took a trip down the Manawatu the other day, and landed near a flaxmill to lunch. Having finished their mid-day meal, they deferred loading the boat until they had stretched their legs a bit. Amongst the items left after their repast, were a bottle of horehound beer and a bottle of whisky, three parts full. The proprietor of the mill advanced to greet his visitors, and invited them to view his plant. They showed a manifest reluctance to leave such good liquor exposed upon the river bank. The mill-owner, however, assured them that he knew his hands well and that the liquor would not be touched. They had therefore to leave, and after a short absence, hastened towards the boat. All appeared correct, only one bottle was missing, which was not the horehound beer, and evidently that was the liquor the mill-owner fe't so confident about. They might have all known better. Mr Whiteford, the Resident Magistrate at Kaiapoi, died on Friday morning. Mr Hector McDonald, of Horowhenua, is licensed as a native interpreter. Mr Godlin, who was camped with his family on the banks of the river near the Tokomaru creek, had a narrow escape from a very unpleasant position on Friday night. Fortunately, some neighbours had a punt, and went to Bee how he was faring. They found the whole family fast asleep, with two feet of water in their tents They gladly moved to drier spots. The Manawatu Railway Company ha\e issued notices forbidding people walking along their line, and even to crossing their bridges. The line-men have been instructed to inform on all tho^e disregard- \ ing these orders. We can hardly be surprised at this, as the other cia.v the train nearly ran over a deaf Maori near Ohau.) The engine was nearly upon him, within a few feet, when the driver, finding he took no notice, jumped off and pulled him away from the line whilst the engine, passed him.

We draw atcention to the advertisement notifying that the Empress hemp mi 1 is for sale at a very great sacrifice. Fancy, an offer to take £300 for a plant that has cost all £1500 ! The items are sufficient if taken separately, to recoup a buyei\ There should be no delay in tendering the sum asked; The flood has done no damage in this dis' trict. in fact the water has been as high during the spring tides near the tdwri: Up the river the water flowed over the Moutoa road near Mr Mitchell's house, but nowhere else. The swamp is soft from the heavy rains, but the flood made but little impression upon it. . Mr Henry Bunny was found on Sunday in the office of the road board at Featherston, dead, with a discharged pistol lying close to him. He is supposed to have committed suicide." The deceased was 69 years of age. Ml' Hi lary had rather a narrow escape during the flood. He was crossing the river with some passengers, when he slipped off the edge of the punt, and fell into the river, but fortunately caught holdof a rdjlei It, however, took two mcii alt their time to get him safe on board. On Sunday, Archbishop Redwood consecrated the new Church that has lately been erected between Manakau and Ohau. Father Melu, who acted as Maori interpreter, and other clergy assisted. After the opening service, the congregation were urged to give liberally towards the liquidation of the debt, and a sum of £15 was obtained. The majority of the cnngrpga tion were Maories, and they invited tlil present to partake of a sumptuous feast they had prepared; Anmbishop' Kedwdod and the Clergy accepted, besides a large number of visitors. Though the majority were Natives, yet a large number of European Betters attended at the service. It is notified that red deer stags may be taken and killed in the ddUnttes of Wairarapa Noi'tb and South from 20th February to 30th April, The damage cause \ by the heavy rain td the embankment oil this Ashwrst Bide of Pdhangina Bridge has been very serious, says the Manawatu Times, and it seems probable that complete security will only be afforded by extending the bridge on this side, or by putting the fascines fifteen or twenty feet further Out; lh Some places the earth has slipped away a distance of 110 feet. Both sides of the embankment at the Ashurst end have suffered, and all along the whole distance to the bridge injury to a considerable extent has been sustained, Some time miist elapse before repairs can be effected to enable trains to run with safety over this. Typo reproduces the following story from the early seventies : — The two veteran printers concerned are both in Wellington now— they We're then in Canterbury. Mr Wi Nation, of Christchurch, bought from Mr Haggett, of Timaru, some second-hand printing plant, including an old press which had seen much service; and waS de ; cidedly the wdrSe for weai'. When the bulk of the stuff was sent, part of the press remained behind. This was afterwards despatched, Mr Haggett sending advice by wire as follows: — ' fribs and broken leg by afternoon train." The ghastly message sent an electric thrill of horror through the ChrlstCliurch telegraph office, and the mysterious document was privately shown to the Inspector of Police before delivery. At the appointed time Mr Nation repaired to the railway office, when he was touched on the shoulder by a constable, who " wanted to see them ribs and that broken leg." Mr Nation had some difficulty in repressing his emotion, but dissembled. With the air of a detected culprit he led the stern officer to the platform, and pointed out the fleshless ribs and fractured limb, The constable had nerved himself lor a tragic spectacle, but was not prepared for the reality. It was too muoh, and he I beat a rapid retreat. 1 The funeral of the late Joseph Austin, on Sunday last, was one of the largest attended that has occurred for some consider*-, able time, and showed the kind feelings and sympathy felt towards his parents. The contractor for the painting at the school having to finish some work, it has i been found neoessary to hold high holiday ' at that scholastio establishment for the week. An admirable principle (says the Auckland Star) has been embodied by Mr A. H. Guinness, the member for Greymouth, in a scheme which he is at present exploiting. The scheme is the working of our coal , deposits on the co-operative system, capital providing the necessary money, and the 1 miners finding the labour and sharing in the profits. Mr Guinness has executed an agreement with Mr Joshua Jones for a lease of a part of the Mokau coal measures, to be worked on this basis. Mr Guinness represents a considerable section of Grey Valley miners, who will put their labour in the new enterprise, sharing the profits upon the estimated value of their labour. They will receive an allowance for their support in the intervals of each settlement of profits. At the same time there are seven responsib'e men providing the necessary capital: Two of these reside in Wellington. There arc two shipowners who have promised to help the enterprise. It is said that a capital of £10,000 to begin with will be all that is necessary for a fair start. Mr Jones is to receive a small royalty on the coals won. The mine is stated to be 110 miles from Onehunga, and 140 miles nearer to Wellington than the Grey Valley. The new venture is creating a good deal of interest in the South, while in Auckland it will be watched carefully, as affording a good test to the co-operative system under very favourable auspices. We would draw attention of owners of traction engines to the amended " Police Offences Act 1890," which makes the person in charge liable to a penalty of ten pounds if he neg ects to pull up,. if signalled by any rider or driver, or if he neglects to render every assistance to enable them to pass. The Gash C earing Sale of Jobberns & Go. Bankrupt Stock by Boss & Sandford, in Main Street, Foxton is still proceeding with unabated interest. Cash purchasers of Drapery & Clothing are invited to pay an early visit of inspection. Boss & Sand-

Tomorrow we shall show dress lengths of summer mohair?, reduced from 5s 6d to 2s lid summer checks reduced from 7s 6d to 8s lid, summer flakes reduced from 8s 6d to 4s lid summer tweeds reduced from 12s to 6s 6d at " The Fair " Te Aro House. To-morroW We have resolved to clear out all our ilemhants of Black Satins, Coloured Satins, Black Silks, Coloured Silks, Black Silk Velvets) Coloured Silk Velvets and all drees fabrics at Ha f price at " The Fair," Wellington.