Look Before You Leap.

Manawatu Herald, Volume III, Issue III, 7 November 1891, Page 2

Look Before You Leap.

Last Saturday we drew attention to the extraordinary statement of the Chairman of the Wellington Woollen Mill Company " That young men and young women, born in New Zealand, reared and educated at a great cost to the State," were " leaving it for other countries where they will obtain with ease those industrial openings for their energy and ability which have been denied them in their native land."

We suggested that there could b? but very few woollen operatives born in New Zealand, ready yet to flit to other parts ; but accepting that a few, with many other artizans, are leaving the colony, it is not a sign that they are going to do better elsewhere. We recommend all who are dissatisfied to read the following special telegram to the Post : — The severe economy practised by the Government is making it-self felt among the industrial classes of Victoria already. Hundreds of tradesmen have been thrown out of employment by the sudden stoppage of Government expenditure, and if the present state of affairs continues the number must necessarily increase. The Railway Commissioners have been admonished to exercise all possible economy, and no contracts for rolling stock have been let for somo time past, while other important works which have been undertaken during the present year have been postponed indefinitely.

It wi 1 be vcineir ( beved that at the last meeting to secure the services of a doctor, U was decided that no action should be taken until the who'e of the money p o, rnised had been collected Almost the whole amount is in hand, there btiug only about £10 outstanding, and t]je Treasurer iv» very anxious that the subscriber* who owe this amount should make a point, of remitting tho sumo, as without meaning it, most probably, they are acting as a bar to there being a doctor in the town. We, along with the Treasurer, trust that these gentlemen will accept the hint, and promptly pay up.

On Monday, the 9th iust., Prince of Wales's Birthday, the following hours will be observed at the local Post and Telegraph Office : — The Telegraph Office will he open from 9 a.m. till 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. till 8 p.m. The Post Office will observe a close holiday. Mails will be despatched and sorted into private boxes as usual, but there will be no counter delivery.

At Oamaru a lad 1 8 years of age, had a prohibition order granted against him.

A Dunedin pedagogue, headmaster of the Arthur street school, has made a pile out of Mt. Zoehan silver.

The late Earl of Clancavty left his son, Viscount Pnn'o, nothing of his personal estate,

Madame Melba has retained Sir Chas. Bussell, Q.C., to oppose the application of her husband for a. divorce. Lady Lytton, Lady De Crroy, and other potables have called on Madame Melba and expressed their belief of her innoc?nce, Preaching at St Peter's Church, Wellington, last Sunday evening, the Rev. VV. C Waters remarked that he feare 1 that the Anglican Church in New ijea and was slowly dying for want of timely aid, and through the apathy of her children. Mr J. C. Williamson, of Melbourne, offered Madame Melba, tha Australian singer, £000 a night for a professional tour through Australia extending over thirty nights, The engagement was to be filled in May, 1893, but Madame Melba replied that she could not accept the offer at present. The audience at a Theatre at Coatbrhlge, near Glasgow, resenting an increase in the prices, jeered and pelted Mr J. L. Too c, whose appeals to them to keep order were received with derision. The Committee of the London County Council recommend that ta es lie equally' divided between owners and oteupi.-is of properties. The Times, rif rring to the i.'omniitt c's report, says that the new system wi:l be operative only until the next revision of leases. We are informed that many of the cm. ployeeß at Mr Rutherford's mi 1 have ' formed themselves into a cricket c ufo, lo be known as the Awahou. An eiedion of officers has taken place, and i . W. Blake was chosen as captain ; J. Winter, vie?captain; ; . Ealfour, secretary ; and W. Small, treasurer. A scratch match will be played on .Monday.

Mr Startup is keeping his establishment up to the " New Times." He has now six hands constantly employed. Customers are rpquested to send in their orders at f*nce £o . that thej ; m.a^ be completed before the holidays, witfi \h.e °t«iff fltyteUgaged, Mr Startup undertakes to have boots So &?. and heeled whilst the customer waits, and will lend him a pair of slippers to wear, a paper to read, and give him a cigarette to smoke. What can man do more? unless he does the work for nothing. Shearing corflderice'j rtt. #err>ngton yesterday, j Monday evening will be celebrated by the Dramatic C üb's performance at the Ball. A great deal of trouble has been taken by the members, and we hope their efforts will be rewarded. Tomorrow the Hall will be used to conduct the Jubilee Sunday School Anniversary. This will, without ildilbt, create much interest. Mr Gibson kindly sent us a sample of rijte strawberries On, Thursday; We learn that previous to tliie He h'Ss .Keee .lucky enough to have had a few. It is early for this district.

Tenders for County work close at Sanson on Wednesday at noon.

The New Plymouth Daily News gives the following account of the accident to .the Pobson-Kennedy Company: -"A serioiis ac'cid'erit; tthieh wag happily unattended with any tatdi results,- happefied to the Dobson-Kennedy Company as they were returning from the performance at Waitara about midnight on Saturday. It appears that as they were coming down the decline to the Mangaoraka Bridge the brake gave way, and the vehicle ran against the guard-rails on the bridge and was upset; The occupants were all thrown out, and Mr Jiiry; the drivel's was precipitated over the back horses in front of the leader's head. He, with great presence of mind, grasped the horses and prevented them from moving, thus averting a terrible catastrophe, for they were all thrown out in such a position that had the brake been dragged on they would have been killed instantly. Vehicles were immediately obtained from town, and the injured persons were brought into the hotels where tjiey were staying, at an early hour on Sunday morning. Drs O'Oavroll and Leatham were called in, and it was found that some were severely injured, and the rest were more or less knocked about. On inquiring last night it was ascertained that they were all progressing very favourably.

The tickets for the Dramatic performance are selling freely, and therefore early application is advisable. The dress rehearsal last night went off very well ; the farce " Borrowed Plumes " is very funny, and the audience may look forward to a hearty laugh. The scenery is an item, the boat scene, in the " Bed of Eoses " being most natural.

Captain Mail' advertises for a horse which he lost on Tuesday evening. He had just brought him from Hawkes Bay and had tied him to his front gate, whilst he did something else, and on returning less than a quarter of an hour found the rope rut and the horse gone. A reward of £2 wi.l be given.

An experienced fireman and a smart feeder are wanted at Enssell cfc Cos' mill at once.

There will be no Mass iv Foxton on Sunday, but at H and 10.30 on the following Sunday.

The following are all made to ouv special order : — l3oys' White Drill " Sailor " Suits, Gilt Buttons and trimmed Blue Braid from 4/!) each at Te Aro House, We.lington. Boys' Summer Clothing just received by steamer Tekoa at the Wholesale Family Drapery Warehouse, Te Aro House.

Boys' Cream Drill " Sailor " Suits, Collars trimmed Blue Braid, Gilt Buttons, fiora 5/0 each at Te Aro House, Wellington.

Boys' Drab Drill Sailor Suits, Col ars tri i mcd Blue aud White Braid, Gilt Buttons, from 0/6 each at Te Aro House, Wellington,

Boys' Blue Serge Sailor Suits, White Braided Co.lar, White Flannel Fronts, from fi/9 each, at Te Aro House, Welling* ton.

Boys' Blue Serge Sailor Suits, Collars trimmed Red Braid, with White Singlets, and tianyards Beautif-.il Badge on the arm, from 12/6 each at Te Aro House, Wellington.

Boys' Fox's Serge Sai'or Suits, with, Singlets, Lanyards, and Arm Badges, from 18/0 each, at Te Aro House, Wellington,

Boys' Colonial Tweed Knicker Suits, from JO/6 each. Mosgiei Tweed Knicker Suits, from Ids 6d each, at Te Aro House, Wellington.

Boys' Kaiapoi Tweed Knicker Suits, from 12/6 each, West of England Knicker Suits, from 15s 6d each, at Te Aro House, Wellington.

Boys' Sootoh Tweed Knicker Suits from 7s each. Mosgiei Tweed 3 garment Suits, from 22/6 eacn. Kaiapoi Tweed 3 garment Suits, from 27/6 each, at Te Aro House, Wellington.

Boys' Mosgiei Tweed Sac Suits from 25/6. Kaiapoi Tweed Sao Suits from 27/6. Roslyn Tweed Sac Suits from 38/6, at the Noted House for Boys' and Youths' Clothing, the Wholesale Family Drapery Warehouse, Te Aro House Wellington.

Much care and attention has been bestowed upon the Clothing and Mercery Department at the Bon Marche, Palmerston North, for the commencement of the present season. Visitors to Palmerston during Carnival week \vi 1 find it to their interest to inspect the stock of Colonial made clothing, Shirts, Hats, and Mercery, which is unquestionably the most extensive on the coast. U oss & Sandfohd, Tlie Bon Marchk.