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Manawatu Herald, Volume III, 30 April 1891, Page 2

Next week the usual monthly meetings take place. The Borough Council meet on Monday, and the R. M. Court on Wednesday. t Land still moves in this town. Mr Abraham Honore has purchased from Mr Osborne those two valuable acres at Norbiton immediately opposite his property. The Borough Council will hold a special meeting on Monday to hear and determine any objections to the Burgess list. Messrs Stevens and Gorton hold a stock sale at Sandon tomorrow. Messrs Messenger and Banks require flax cutters at once. The Patea Press ceases publication today. Mr Honore has let the contract for the erection of his new residence to Mr John Staff. The opening of the railway through the Gorge is bringing increased trade to this port, much merchandise coming up for Woodville and district, by the steame; s. In our Stock and Produce Column there are two cows and some poultry for sale. Messrs Stevens & Gorton announce a stock sale at Palmerston on 9th May. At the sale the 7 h.p. engine lately in use at Mr Liddell's mill will be offered Jf or sale. A capital little home of ten acres of land, fenced and subdivided, with a comfortable four-roomed house is to let for the term of one year. Messrs Gardner, Gascoyne, Martin, Wray, Richardson, G. Wallace, jun., and Smith were eleoted as a School Committee tot Shannon! Mr Smith was elected ehflh'tiiafi for the en««in« yw.

A Home paper says that an Irish paper of Parnellite persuasion, wanted to gush about the " immortal Parnell " recently. Eut it left out 'H " in the word immortal," and there have been ructions amongst the " bhoys." The following advertisement recently appeared in a New South Wales paper : — " Wanted, a lady to do a small family's washing eacii week, and to take her pay in vijiui or piano lessons from a competent teacher." The wife of Wi Parata, the well known West Coast chief, died on Friday night at Manukau says the Post, where she had for some weeks been under treatment of a Maori doctor. She had been ailing for sever months past. The body was brought yesterday to Waikanae, where a great tangi is being held. Natives from all parts of the coast are gathering there, with their heads enwreathed in green leaves, and large quantities of flour and potatoes have been collected for the purpose of the junketing that accompanies the Maori demonstrations of grief. Four children who have been running without control in the Mount Albert district Auckland, have been discovered by the truant officer. They are unable to speak, and can utter only unintelligible sounds. The children have been sent to a public sohool and hopes are entertained that they will gain the use of their voices. Fifteen thousand miners have struck for shorter hours in Westphalia, and the movement is extending. Footballers are reminded of the meeting to-morrow night at Whyte's Hotel at 8 o'clock. There was i? good deal of excitement at Oamaru over the election of a Licensing Committee. The Moderate Party put forward five candidates and the Prol ibitionists five, and the battle was between the two parties. It was thought the struggle would be a close one, but the Prohibitionists were confident of success, and, as the result proved their confidence was not misplace 3. The Prohibitionists were elected on the understanding that they renew all the licenses in the town for one year, and thereafter no licenses be granted, On the result of the poll being disclosed, the Prohibitionists held a meeting in the public hall, where congratulatory speeches were made. It is the intention of the Government says the N. Z. Times, to place a'l correspondence in connection with the Judge Edwards case upon the table of the House as soon as it meets. The correspondence includes the telegrams of the judges since, and the correspondence of the Chief Justice on the subject. It will also include the opinion of the Attorney-General, and, in fact, everything in connection with the case. Londoners received during the month of February 88,887,502 gallons of water daily from the Thames. It is stated that last month two murderers awated execution by electricity at Sing Sing Prison, New York. Their names are Slocum and Smiler, both of whom have been convicted of killing their wives. Kemraler's chair has arrived at the gaol, and by way of testidg its efficiency horses have been killed instant'y. Messrs Beamish and Kelly, who have a contract for digging potatoes for Mr J. Mason, brought to this office (the Hawera Star) on Friday on enormous plant and root dug by them. The haulm measures close on 7ft long' and is large in every way in proportion. The potatoe root, excluding some little ones.weighed 371 b. Fidler's Victory is the variety, and the land is close to the Hawera railway station, formery occupied by Mr Douglas. Mr Mason has about 25 acres in potatoes, and it has been estimated that the yield will be twelve tons to the acre. Messrs Koss and Sandford, The Bon Marche, Palmerston N., beg to announce the arrival and opening up of their first Direct Shipments of New Goods for the Autumn Season, Comprising Latest Novelties in Ulsiers, Mantles, Cloaks, Dress Goods and Millinery. The whole Embracing the Handsomest, choice on this Coast. They respectfully invite the Inspection of purchasers. Ross and Sandford, The Bon Marche, Palmerston N. For the seasonable, the attractive, the fascinating in material, shapes, styles, and the very latest fashions and novelties just to hand per steamer Eimutaka, ladies should not fail to embrace the opportunity now offered, and pay a visit to the mantle department, at Te Aro House. We are now showing some marvellous " creations " in ladies' sealette jackets, and specially note the following : — " The Melba," with deep beaver facing, high Fife collar, which can be worn in four distinct ways, and at prices ranging from 3 to 6 guineas ; " The Ramsay," faced with nutria fur, reversible collar, cord ornaments, latest styles, from 2 to 4 guineas, at Te Aro House. An exceedingly handsome garment in " The Douglas " eealette jacket, faced with Persian lamb and real astrachan, high reversible medici collar, lined silk throughout, from 2.J to 5 guineas. An equally charming sealette jacket is " The Isle of Wight," with deep facing and collar of pure squirrel fur, price 5 guineas, at Te Aro House. In plush, seal, plushettes, and sealette jackets we have an immense variety. A finer assortment was never yet shown in the colony. The new stock is larger, better selected, and more complete than we have ever previously been able to exhibit, and we are sure that any lady requiring the latest fashions in jackets of every description, ulsters, macintoshes, fur lined cloaks, travelling wraps, Ac, will find everything desirable now on view, at Te Aro House. — A dvt. PERSONS OF DELICATE CONSTITUTION, who are obliged to abstain from ordinary Coffee, should try Crease's Taraxacum or Dandelion Coffee, which is recommended by medical authorities as a very valuable beverage for persons who suffer from weak digestion, flatulency, and nervousness. Sold in lib and i\b tins, Is and 2s.