Manawatu Herald. THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 1892.

Manawatu Herald, 30 June 1892, Page 2

Manawatu Herald. THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 1892.

The Manage! 1 b'i the Motoa estate is considerably improving the property. Lately the residence has been altered ani made more comfortable, and painted. The other dwe' lings on this estate are also to be painted The woolshed is being enlarged ; new drains are being cut and existing ones cleaned o».t. A gang of men. are ■driving down on the swamp, near Mukaka hill, for an artesian watei" supply: At present there Are over twenty hanttß eniplOyea 1 , on the property.

Is it true, as has been asserted by one of the present Government's supporters, that Mr Stevens concluded his parliamentary career by voting in favour of keeping the Atkinson Ministry in office ? If not) the 11 embroidery " employed in the compilation of the manifesto is characteristic of the editor of it ; but if true, what on earth are the Government thinking about to make him their nominee for the R&ngitikei seat. Can the Palmerston Standard explain?

We understand that the Ashurst people " want to know, you know," why Mr Pirani circulated the John Stevens manifesto, and yet asserts his desire to see him returned to Parliament.

Some asgei't that a dissolution may be expected shortly. We do not, as we credit the Government with knowing when they are well off.

The funeral of the late Robert McLean took place to-day aa we were going to press. We shall refer to it in our next issue.

We httve tt) thank the Goxernment pointer for the first batch of parliamentary papers.

Mr Ahem Ims just finished to the order of IJori, the Motuiti chief, a very well made suky, which is a great credit to his workmanship. The wheels are over five feet in diameter. The wood is chiefly plain varnished, with just a line ar two of scarlet paint. We understand that Mr Ahem can turn such a sulky out Very cheap, and far stronger than one could be purchased for elsewhere.

We are requested to remind parents that the State School opens to-morrow. They are requested to secure the attendance of their hopeful and promising offspring

The originator of the tug-of-war has withdrawn the notice, it having been found difficult, at present, to get one oil;. It is likely to be again brought out when the weath er becomes more settled,

In to-dq,y's issue will be found the Balance sheet of the Borough. It is satisfactory reading, proving the care displayed by the Mayor and Councillors in the administration of the revenue committed to their oharge,

The Ashurst people must want some fun as Mr Fred Pirani has been invitad to address them on Saturday next on the land and financial policy of the Government.

Sir George Grey has been advised that Wellington is? too cold for his present contion of health, and he is urged to visit Sydney, a change to a warmer climate being deemed advisable. He will probably go thither by an early steamer.

Siv William Fox has suffered a relapse, and his condition is considered qritioal.

At Oamaru a largely attended meeting of those }n favour of granting the franchise to women was held on Monday night, when resolutions were carried favourable to the object in view. The meeting wq , a a( |. dressed by four ladies,

By an inset with this issue Messrs Bass * Sandford, of the Bon Mavche, Palmers? ton North, announce the commencement of their annual stock-taking sale on t-atiu'-day, and purchasers of drapery in thjs district will do well to por use the Insets,

Tlie House adjourned early on Tuesday afternoon on account of the death of Sir Harry Atkinson,

Orders for the following Bargain Parcels will receive prompt attention and the goods duly forwarded to any address, oarriage paid by " Parcel Post " on receipt of the amount in cheques, Postal notes, Bank notes or Money Orders addressed to James Smith, Te Aro House, Wellington.

Parcel No. I— Consists of Dress length of Superior Melton Cloth, in navy blue, marone, brown, grey, fawn, green or. black, 2yds body lining, 4yds skirt lining, 3d03 buttons to niatoh, lyd velveteen for trimming, 1 print or gingham apron, the whole lot carriage paid for one guinea, Te Aro Aro House, Wellington.

Parcel No. 2 -Contains Byds Twilled Flannnellette, Gyds Colonial Flannel in white, Shetland, or Orkney, 12yds Stout Dasca Calico, 4 Honeycomb Towels, syds Stout White Sheeting, the lot carriage paid for 255, Te Aro House, Wellington.

Parcel No. 90, Boy's Hoisery— 'We have some exceedingly strong and good wearing, heavy Bibbed B ack or Navy worsted Hose, excellent for school or hard wear, and we will send free by . post for J2/9 two pairs each sisse 4, 5, fl. For other parcels see " Wanted " Column. .

The annual stock-taking sale at the Bon ftfarche, Palmerston North, is now on. The feature of the annual sales of this 3rm is that the whole stock, without any reserve, is offered at greatly reduced prices, every article in stook being subject to [reduction as the stock must be reduoed at least £^000 previous to the Annual Balanoe, and purchasers have the benefit of a £6000 atook to select from.— A dvt.