Manawatu Herald. TUESDAY, NOV 24, 1891.

Manawatu Herald, Volume III, Issue III, 24 November 1891, Page 2

Manawatu Herald. TUESDAY, NOV 24, 1891.

"When- a man dopes with some one else's wife, the usual course is to keep as clear from the deserted husband as possible. During the past week an elopement in low lite has occurred, but after getting to Weilington funds ran short, and the man had the impudence to return to try and get a Joan from the woman's husband ! He Hid hot get that — anyhow The trustees of the late W. Wintersgill opened tenders yesterday, when those of Mr A. S. Easton for the land at £3 ss. tid per acre, and £32 for the cattle; were accepted. Puri g our rambles round the gardens we have not had time yet to reach that oivipied by Messrs Wood Brothers. They appreciated the position, and therefore biuiiglit the garden to us, in a manner of speaking; that is to say theyAttght some very line specimens of its gj|vth. It is evident that a visit must be early paid to it, or the vegetables will be too large for the garden, Judging by the growth they have now attained, a bundle of onions, one of which measured six inches in circumference ! some carrots, shorthorns, one of which measured three and a half inches round ! turnips sound am quickly grown, measuring sixteen inches round! Such v ere some of the vegetables. There were also some new* potatoes, taking about seven to the pound, and good hearted cab. bages. We have one satisfaction, only one, and that is our garden can .show better cabbages.

A meeting of the Foxton School Committee was held yesterday afternoon at Mr I? ay's office. Messrs Thynne, Bay, Honors, Spallman and Little were present. It was resolved that 14 yards of Palmerston gravel be obtained and spread at the school entrances. A report was made as to '' n8 success of canvassing for prize r on6 ~ a * n( | Mr Thynne was authorise^ " Se^ reb ~ ooks . It was also dec drf^ Kaye the clistri bution of prizes on «i« (lay the school breaks up for the holidays. Oivcumstances alter case 3. When the Court opened yesterday morning the Constable reported that his principal witness was not in attendance, and regretted that he had to ask for a remand. Mr Kay, so icitor for the accused, objected, stating that the police had no right to keep a charge hanging over his client's head, and that he was there ready to prove his innocence. The Court granted the remand, which was no sooner done, than the missing witness put in an appearance. The Constable, the Justices not having left the Bench, asked to be allowed to withdraw his application for a remand. Mr Ray very muoh objected to such being granted, ac he maintained that the remand had been granted and could not be withdrawn. The Bench,, however, permitted the withdrawal, and decided to hear the case, both for the convenience of the witnesses, who were all ; present, and to meet Mr Bay's desire as expressed but a few minutes previously. Sir Dillon Bell vfas p'eAnitted to land- in the colony without a .welcome from the Government. The 'Post says " That the Premier and his colleagues studiously abstained from meeting or welcoming the ex-Agent-General oh his return can only be regarded as indicative of a desire to place a marked slight upon Sir Dillon Bell. '.The public will undoubtedly resent both this desire and the rude, boorish manner iii which it was given effect to." The pre sent Government unfortunately is not known for its courtesy, but it is time they endeavoured to learn a little of it, Messrs G, M. Snelson and B. Edwards have been uominated for the Palmerston Mayoralty. ' Some earthquake shocks, none of them severe, were felt at Botorua on Thursday night aud Friday. It is stated that the Liberal organ in Napier, the Evening News, is in a bad way. It has maintained a struggling existence for some seven years, but was reorganised as a Limited Liability Company a year or so ago. At a meeting of shareholders on Tuesday evening, it was Bhown \y the balance sheet that there was an actual loss of £7*50 in the first year's work, but £200 of this was due to the expenses of floating the company and other non-recurring olmrgeß. The actual loss was stated at £500, and it was added that since the date of the balance sheet expenses had been reduced so that the loss was now only a nominal one per week. It was admitted that unless fresh capital was procured to meet pressing liabilities, the paper could not be. carried on. The sum named was £1000. A resolution was arrived at that unless this was raised within a fortnight the company should be wound up volun. tarily. •" '. . Mr W, T. Benefield's splendid collection of sixty named variety of roses was the centre of attraction at the Horticultural Show last night, says the Hercthh and called forth much, admiration Above the pollection a note, in the following words, and written by the judges, was placed — !' The judges have much pleasure in oomnifinding Mr Benefield's colleetlon of i ones and pansies which he has for exhibition only. Some of the roses- have decided merit." This was the opinion of everyone last night when viewing these magnificent flowers. < Augustus Ironmonger, known in this district as a former agent for Mcßride, tai'or, of Auckland, and later as agent for Leon Driver, has been committed for trial at Wanganui on two charges of obtaining money by false pretence-, at the instance of Mr Moßride. Accused reserved his defence. Owing to the large number of complaints received protesting against the short time allowed in which to forward returns under the Land and Income Tax Act, the Commissioner of Taxes has extended the time for making the returns from the 28th inst, until December Blst. This extension, in addition to being a convenience to th,oso who have to fill up returns, will give better facilities to the assesovs, who were ap. pointed rather late. Mr Hambling has shown us (Examiner) a brocoli weighing lllbs which was grown in his garden And says much for the capabilities of Woodville soil.