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Manawatu Herald, Volume III, 14 May 1891, Page 2

The applicant for a new license, for a new hotel is taking measure 9 to obtain the . same, and he obtained the services of an architect from Wellington on Tuesday to J view the premises, late Aberdeen house, \ with the view of his proposing the most ' suitable alterations to be made to suit it for its new trade. Public bodies are sometimes apt to make f agreements without considering that they j are contracts, and therefore they become il- t legal. Both the County and Road Board Acts declare that no contract exceeding £20 shall be made except after public ten- j. der, yet both the Horowhenua County CounJ g cil, and the Wirikino Road Board express t their inability to give other papers, except v the Manawatu Times their advertising, g because they are under an agreement with v the proprietor. It is pertinent to ask when „ this contract was publicly tendered for ? g . From what we have heard it appears but ii little public work will be done in the rloro- a irhenua County this coming yeai. The n nc9(U9 is Home £UQQ, and out of thJU the a.

Cleak's salary and commission £200 ; interest on loans, £500 ; Hospital and Charitable Aid, £200 ; four road men's wages, £400 ; besides the bank interest on an overdraft of £1000. The settlers have against thi9 the advantage of the roads being made earlier" than" they otherwise Would havo been. fhe death is announced in London, o* Mr Thomas Jfyre, the inventor of .Hare's system of Parliamentary representation. Mr. G. Vesey Stewart has, it is said, resolved to contest the Te Aroha seat. The Mercury reports an accident at Awahuri ,ast week. Major Campbell was out shooting, and in firing at a pheasant close to the high road lodged some of the contents of his gun in the face of a man who was driving a dray along the road, the force with which the man was struck knocked him off the dray, and he fell befleath the wheels. Fortunately the reins Were attached to the guard-irons, and his weight rolling upon them stopped the horses, otherwise he must have been crushed, as the dray was loaded with metal. An action for damages is spoken of as the probable outcome of the affair. Mr W. H. Climie has been appointed engineer to the Stratford County Council at a salary of 7 per cent on ordinary expenditure. The Ashurst correspondent of the Feilding Star writes : — I hear that those settlers on the Awahou Foxton Block, who are behind hand with their improvements, are told that they must make them this year, consequently there will be quite a large area of bush thrown down on that block ; also on this— the west side of the Pohangina, there is great activity in the bushfelling line, and hundreds of acres are now let. "Casual " In the Mercury gives the following sporting news : — Mr Donald Fraser, of Parewanui, has sold to Mr Colthorpe, of Mania, his yearling black colt by Ascot — Speculation for £100. Stock Exchange, Debenture, Consols, Speculate, or Ascots'pec appear suggestive names for the youngster. Speculate would be appropriate, but that name is already duplicated. — Mr J. A'Court, of Sandon, has purchased from Mr Donald Fraser, the 2-year-old Eandwick Keserve (dam of Oaklands) gelding at a reasonable figure.— During the early part of the week the Parewanui nags, Cruiser and Ridge, were taken down to Scott's Ferry and had a go over big fences, Cruiser fell, but Ridge jumped in his usual careful manner. Cruiser wan's a strong man on him. I doubt his staying three miles at Wanganui. Ridge is a rough and ready nag that should have a good show in the Trial and Final Steeplechase. The Advocate reports that last week the pretty little country church of Parewanui was the scene of a double event of a deeply interesting nature. A large gathering of relatives and friends, some from a conserable distance, completely filled the church, to witness the marriage of Mr John De Roles, of Carnarvon, to Miss Annie McKenzie, daughter of T. U. McKenzie, Esq., of Poyntziield. Despite the lateness of the season ihe interior of the church was decorated with a profusion of beautiful flowers, masses of lovely white chrysanthemums giving the prevailing and appropriating tint to the whole. The ceremony was performed shortly after 11 o'clock by the Rev James Douall. The bride was given away by her brother Captain McKenzie. The bridesmaids were — Miss Jessie McKenzie, sister of the bride, and Miss Bryce, while the onerous duty of groomsman was effectively rendered by Mr David H. McKenzie. On the conclusion of the ceremony, the pastor, o i behalf of the members of the Presbyterian Church, presented the newly made bride with a purse of gold in token of the kindly and grateful recognition of her services as organist for many years past. When all the necessary documents were duly signed and attested, and before the wedding party had left the Church, the Pastor, in a short but impressive speech, baptised the youngest and 11th daughter of Mr David Scott, of Willow Pank, then to the strains of \lendelsshon's wedding march, the bridal party moved out of the Church amid showers of flowers and hearty good wishes. The weather was all that could be desired, and, we may add, the young couple did not escape the usual benedictions ol rice and old shoes ere they rode away together. The large number and valuable character of the wedding gifts testify to the affection and respect in which Mr and Mrs De Roles are held by their numerous friends, whom we join in wishing them much and abiding happiness. When the Oroua Downs Estate was cut up for sale, it beoame a matter for fear that the esteemed manager of it might be lost to the district. We have authority for saying that Mr McLennan has been successful in negotiating for the purchase of the whole of the unsold land in the estate, which comprise all the paddocks on the seaward side of the tramway, the whole of the homestead, and an amount of land at the back of it. We offer our congratulations to the new owner, which we feel sure will be re-echoed by all who know him, as the Oroua Downs has been the scene of much hospitality, and the kindness Mrs McLennan shows her friends has made her everywhere most popular. We have thus retained in our midst a gentleman who has ever been foremost in the advancement of the district, and to whom is large'y due the splendid condition of the sold portions of the estate. This assuredly is a matter for congratulation. Mrs Gower wants a general servant. Some complaints bave reached us about the side streets of Sanson being fenced in with barbed wire. No doubt it is very dangerous, and should not be permitted in such places. By " Mickey Town " on the Sandon road some cows are a 'ways grazing in the public thoroughfare, and are, as often as not, on the Tram 'inc. We understood that a ranger is emp oyed, but if so, he is to the fau'ts of the owners of these catt'e a " iitt c bind, and to their virtues very kind," as so assured do they seem of their occupation of this " long paddock " that they have erected a bail-up also on the road. This may account for butter being so cheap in Sanson. The Horowhenua Block is quickly changing hands from the Maories to the Europeans. We hear that Mr Hankins has secured 800 acres, Mr Fraser about the same quantity, Mr J. McDonald 400 to 500 acres, and Mr Gow= r 300 acres. In a hot climate like that of Queensland the bath is not only!a luxury but a necessity sind every station there is provided accordingly, though in the back country the arrangements are sometimes rather primitive, rwo ladies had travel ed to a remote station md arrived hot, tired and dusty. The mistress of the establishment chanced to beabient, but the master good naturedly asked ;hem if thay would not like a bath. They vere only too glad. In due time one was shown in into the bath room, where there vas only a shower. When she was all •eady for her bath she looked round for the tring. She could not see one aud was gazng about her in perplexity, when she heard , gruff voice overhead exclaim, " A little no re to the left, ma'am, or I'll misti you •" ,nd the bucketful, nufttly oap«ig«d, etlttgd it i' ghrlei* m she fle*. 1 1

Visitors to Palmerston who desire to know the best establishment for the purchase of Drapery and Clothing will please note that Ross <fc Sandford offer special advantages (o the public. They are the largest Importers of Drapery in the dis~ trict and keep well assorted stocks of every class of goods. They buy cheap and_ sell cheap for cash* conducting their business throughout . on these principles; . They claim to be in the best possibie position to serve the public well. Our seasons ; mports of English Flannels are the best and cheupest we have had for many years, and we would call special attention to the following list of those made to our own order and, received per steamer " Maori," and also to our Colonial Flannels of the highest repute at Te Aro House, Wellington. Flannels— Heavy Welsh, (Unshrinkable) a very useful Fannel for Men's and Boy's underwear, and also for Petticoating, 9J, Is, Is 3dd, Is 6d, Is 9d per yard. Medium Welsh, (Unshrinkable) and excellent make for Girls, and Ladies' underclothing, 9£, Is, Is 3d, Is 6d, Is 9d, Is lid per yard, at Te Aro House, Wellington. Flannels— Super Welsh, (Unshrinkable) this make is peculiarly soft, velvety finish, admirably adapted for underwear to those who dislike the irritation caused by the heavier makes. Prices — Is 3d, Is 6d, Is 9d 2s, 2s 3d per yard. Anti-Rheumatic and Anti-Sciatica, (Unshrinkable). These are excellent preventatives of such trying complaints, and range in price from 2s to 2s 6d per yard at Te Aro House, Wellington. Flannels— Real Welsh, (Unshrinkable) the best wear in the world, and imported direct from the most celebrated Welsh factories ; prices from 2s to 3s per yard. Fine Saxony, (Unshrinkable) specially made for infants' wear, exceedingly soft and beautifully milled, at 10£ d, Is, Is 3d, Is 6d, Is 9d, 2s, 2s Gd per yard," at Te Aro House, Wellington. Flannels— Scarlet Saxony, (Unshrinkable) superior make and fast colour, 7^d, and <JJd, 10£ d, Is, Is 3d, U Cd. Is 9d, 2s, 2s 6d per yard. Colonial Flannels, selected impartially from the best Colonial mills, warranted froe from Cotton ; guaranteed pure New Zealand wool. "A. AE. 'OO." at Te Aro House, Wellington. Flannels — Colonial. (Unshrinkable). We have these in White Shet'and and Orkney, and in prices from Is 3d to 2s 6d per yard. Patterns of any of these Flannels will be forwarded post free to any part of the Colony from Te Aro House, Wellington. PERSONS OF DELICATE CONSTITUTION, who are obliged to abstain from ordinary Cofiee, should try Ckease's Tabaxacum 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 $lb tins, Is and 2s.