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Manawatu Herald, Volume III, Issue III, 31 March 1891, Page 2

An insolvent actor made a statement of his indebtedness, and with the ruling spirit strong in bankruptcy, he added, '• For further particulars see Bmall bills." In a despatch received by Lord Knutsford, Secretary of State for the Colonies, France denies that returned convicts ore being sent to New Hebrides, and states that strict instructions to the contrary have been issued. It is explained that possibly some who have completed their sentences may have found their way there. The Supreme Court at Auckland has been occupied two days in hearing an action brought by James Rae, pawnbroker, against Alfred Robert Greenway, a solicitor, for recovery of £488, alleged to be due on promissory notes and for jewellery sold. After a good deal of evidence had been taken, the case was adjourned to the 6th April. The deftno* was that Greenway was so intoxi* 04tt6 ftt the M»en of th« various allege

transactions with Rae that he did not know what he was doing. The evidence showed that defendant was continually drunk, and it was stated that in 18 months he spent £14,000. He is now in an asylum, All Saint's Church was very tastefully decorated last Sunday, and the church for the service, in the evening, was crowded. Notice is given that trespassers on the land, near Titirangi will be prosecuted. Over 100 persons left by the train yesterday morning for Palmerston and Feilding. All the carriages provided were filled. As on the road up, nearly 100 more passengers travelled, they were provided for in the guard's van, on the platforms, and the coal trucks! The return train was crowded most inconveniently, passengers having to stand close packed down the carriages between the seats. The train arrived nearly an hour latr There were between 5000 and 6000 persons watching the sham fight and inarch past at the review at Palmerston yesterday. The day was very fine and every one appeared well pleased with their outing. We are sorry to hear that Messrs Lidded & Co have found it necessary to convene a meeting of their creditors at Palmerston tomorrow. Mr McLennan notifies that all trespassers on the Oroua Downs, in pursuit of game, will be prosecuted. President Harrison has appealed to the Marquis of Salisbury to prevent the Chinese from entering the United States via CanadaSir John Macdonald, Premier of Canada. who was consulted on the matter by Lord Salisbury, declares that it is impossible to accede to President Harrison's request. The Marine Court which held the enquiry into the circumstances connected with the collision between the s.s. Utopia and H.H.S. Anson, found that the Captain of the former vessel had committed a grave error of judgment, but returned his certificate. The charge of manslaughter which was preferred against the captain of the Utopia has been withdrawn. Replying to a deputation of the Chamber of Commerce at Auckland on Friday, the Hon. J. G. Ward explained his attitude in regard to the San Francisco Mail Service, showing that the. impression that he was prejudiced against it was erroneous. Mr Ward stated it was the intention of the Government to propose the establishment of a universal Id post in the colony. He would do all he could to provide that cool chambers for the export of dairy produce should be fitted up on board the San Francisco steamers. Mr Ward announced to the deputation that he had received a cablegram from Mr R. J. Creighton, of San Francisco, stating that the Subsidy Bill had passed. He said it was a matter of satisfaction that in all probability some assistance would be given at last by the American Government in carrying on the service. A terrible competition in the London labor market, especially in the occupations open to clerks and women, is shown by the circumstance that the proprietor of a City restaurant recently invited applications from females for the post of cashier at a salary of ten shillings a week — not an extravagant sum considering the responsible nature of the duties and the amount of money which would probably pass through the employes hands — within a day or two over 300 applications were received, and since then every post has brought more lot tors. It is pitiful to think of the disappointment which must necessarily be experienced by several hundred young women anxious to obtain a livelihood, though a meagre one. The Cash Clearing Sale of Jobberns & Co. Bankrupt Stock by lloss & 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. Ross & Sandford. Duesses — We have now opened out our two first shipments of autumn and winter dres-< fabrics, which have come to us recently by the steamers Aorangiand Arawa. We may conscientiously affirm that no finer, more varied, or well-selected goods have ever previously passed the portals of Te Aro House. Dresses — In the limited space at our command, there is not room to give anything like an adequate description of our new autumn dress goods, but it is sufficient to say that they are of excellent value, of superior finish, well assorted in styles and colourings, we'l adapted to meet the tastes of our numerous lady patrons. We solicit an early inspection of these, at Te Aro House. Dressmaking — Our two large and commodious dressmaking rooms are still under the same efficient management, and can guarantee in this season, as in all past seasons, instant attention, prompt execution, faultless finish, and perfect fit Ladies who want their dresses early should at once place their orders at Te Aro House. Jackets, Mantles and Ulsters— We have opened out a very fine assortment oi these, in all fashionable makes, styles, oolours, shapes, and sizes. Our mantleroom is now filled with all the latest novelties, such as should induce an early visit to Te Aro House. — Advt.