Manawatu Herald. THURSDAY, JAN. 14, 1802.

Manawatu Herald, Volume III, Issue III, 14 January 1892, Page 2

Manawatu Herald. THURSDAY, JAN. 14, 1802.

Mr Wilson, who is also, for the present, looking 'after the Carnarvon estate, is very busy there seeing to the shearing of 5000 lambs. On the land to the seaward side of the tram Mr McLennan is having a large area ploughed for turnips. We noticed that Mr Lumsden has got his oats stacked. The rape he has in the paddock fronting the road is coming forward again finely, though it has been already fed off twice, if not three times. It is rumoured that Mr Oliver has aold his property to a very well known Wellington gentleman. Mr J. Harris, junr., is cutting a paddock of grass which is nearly all red olover, and when we passed he had the horse rake at work on a portion. This is the richest crop of hay we have noticed in the district. The turnips, purple tops, which Mr Robinson ha 3 sown on his frontage, have now got a good hold, and are ooming on very well, the whole area being covered with vegetation.

" Though lost to Bight, to memory dear " may he quoted about the old omnibusses which were run by horse power on the old wooden tramway to Palmerston many years ago. One is still lingering its time out at Campbelltown station, where it ddes duty as a shed to a dwelling close by; We are sorry to learn that the unfortunate man, Da id Young, who suffers from chronic rheumatism is still lying very i 1, near Sanson. A subscription was raised to send him to Taupo some time ago, and he went, but to the wroug baths, and therefoTe experienced no relief. He is very de sirous of making a trip to some other bath, but the whole difficulty lies in the ways and means. The Sansoa district presents a very pretty sight just now, the crops of o ts and wheat being ripe. The district is also very busy as Mr Hammond has two reapers and binders hard at work in a large field of oats ; Mr J. Gray is cutting a paddock of wheat ; Mr Scott is at work on his oats ; and Mr Gifford has made a start on his winter wheat. A gentleman named Dafter got his horse's leg scratched by its going through a hole in a bridge. The horse was worth £25 and he therefore thought he should receive £7 from the County. One reason given was rather amusing, he having informed his particular representative that since the accident the horse had been very shy at facing any bridge, and he had been obliged to pass half a day in leading the noble animal to and fro over a bridge to accustom him to such perilous work, and some recompense should be made for this. The following team will represent Foxton in their cricket match against Sandon on Saturday next at Sandon:— A. Kruse, J. Kruse, W. Shearman, W. Neal, W. Foster, 11. Silcock, H. Blake, J. Andrew, F. Martin, W. Nye, and G-. Newth. Emergencies : Andrews, Buckman, Staff. In his letter to the County Council MiGardner showed that he hardly approved of the action of the present representative of the Biding, as he was most anxious to know when the next election would take place. This wink is as good as a nod to Cr. Mitchell that unless lie mends Mr Gardener's ways, Mr Garduer will make an effort \o represent himself When the opportunity occurs. Unfortunately there will be no election till November of 1893, unless the present Councillor resigns, becomes bankrnpt, or is carried off by influenza. Still to have no road, and yet to have to pay rates is exciting, and Cr Mitchell will have to keep a wary lookout whenever he meets his would-be successor, as the day of election is provokingly far off, unless an extraordinary vacancy is caused in some manner. It might be caused, and therefore some attention to the road across the swamp is most advisable. The County scored heavily at the last meeting in the way of deposits on contracts, as the number of tenderers was large, and the different sums totalled to over £200. The Earl and Countess of Meath arrived in Wellington by the s.s. lonio on Monday. They are making a trip for the benefit of the health of the Countess.^ General Shipley is also another visitor by the s.s. lonic. He, and a friend, Colonel VVethered, have como from Teneriffe, and will make a trip to the West Coast Sounds, and then return with the lonio. The General was here 40 years ago as a Lieutenant in his regiment, the 58th. His Worship the Mayor was duly sworn in as a Justioe of the Peace by the Resident Magistrate on his last visit here. After the fire at Mr Russell's house, the blankets used to save the main building were left on the fence, as they were decidedly " off colour." The family left the dwelling for a few days and on returning went for the blankets. They bad, however, been " went for " previously, by someone who coveted his neighbour's goods, and the matter bore the appearance of a dead loss. Fortunately, whoever took what wasn't his'n, did not take them far, but Btowed the blankets in a dry drain, whe c by good luck they were discovered. Suoh treatment has not added to their value, and the owner would like to talk the matter over with tho would-be purloiner. 1 his is a wish which will probably be unfulfilled. We have to thank Mr Nye for a sample of ripe pears. We are always ready to serve our country by sampling the best fruits of the season. We have been informed that a business house in town lately plaoed an order for close on 100 tons of dresse i fibre with two or three of our millers. The prioe is, however, too low to justify the starting of any mill at present idle. Mr Rutherford will soon make another start at stripping. To-morrow the election will be held in Wellington. We hope, for the good of the country, that Mr Bel is returned. The Palmerston Hospital Board did the graceful thing the other day, by inviting our Mayor to attend the meeting to select the plans for a new building. It will be remembered that Mr Nye was one of the three who drew out the conditions as to the class of building required. Mr G. L. Cook, engineer in charge of the Mangaonoho railway contract, near Huntervil'e, having, on behalf of the Government, given Mr A Dalziell, owner of land through which the railway is being constructed, notice of the intention of the Government to temporarily occupy part of hia property for the purpose of a roadway, Mr Dalziell intends to contest their power to do so, and has issued a summons against Mr Cook under section 187, Publio Works Act 1882. The case has arisen out of the refusa^ of Mr l >alziell to a low public access to the railway by his private roadway. The hearing has been adjourned for a month. A sharp earthquake shock was felt at Invercargill at 3.20 p.m., and also at Dunedin on Monday afternoon, the apparent direction of the vibration being north and south A male child some ten days old was left on Dr doorstep, at Palmerston North, on !*atu day night, and the polue are enquiring into the matter ; meantime the Charitable Aid Committee are providing for the baby. Mr Cawston announces that his new stables will be finished by the 18th instant, and thus be ready for the use of those taking part in the races. Mr Andrews, the father of the Messrs | Andrews who reside at Shannon, arrived j by the s.s. lonic the other day, and is now j staying with Mr Oliver, at Okaua. Householders resident in country districts are often at a loss to know which is the best place in Wellington for Linolenms, Floor Cloths, Carpets, Curtains, Quilts, Table Cloths, Table Covers. < retoiines, Damasks and all other articles of House Furnishings. For the following reasons the rep-y must most emphatically by, Te Aro H ouse, Wellington : — Ist Reason — A 1 our good* are. sp endid value, having been bought in the best and cheapest markets, not only direct from the makers, but from the foremost manufacturers. We buy therefore at the lowest possible prices and our customers reap a corresponding advantage at Te Aro House, Wellington.

2nd Reason— Onr goods are invariably well se eoted. We make a speciality of Linoleums, Floor C oths end Carpets. Our styles, designs and oo orings are not only in the most perfect taste, but are superior to anything to be seen elsewhere For these things it is not easy for any one to rival Te Aro House, Wellington.

3rd Reason— Our stock is at all times large, and the choice all but unlimited. The variety is something extraordinary, and is capable of satisfying the most fastidious taste. Those who contemplate re-furnishing, and youn^ people intent on matrimony should remember that the best p ace in which to get th ir wants satisfactorily supplied is the Wholesale Family Drapery Warehouse, Te Aro House, Wellington.

We are requested to direct the attention of our readers to the faot that Ross & Sandford, of the Bon Marohe, Palmerston North, have opened up a large stock of Men's and Boys' Clothing, purchased direct from t \e best mills and manufacturers in the Colony. The value and choice in this department this season (surpassing auything they have previously offered to the public. Visitors from this district are respectfully invited to inspect the stock in this and other departments.