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Manawatu Herald, 6 August 1892, Page 2

We regret to learn that Mr J. Ahern's bay filly May Queen (Somnus — Mayfly) succumbed to an attack of colic (gripes) on Thursday evening last. Although her past performances have not been successful, great hopes were entertained of her achieving some of the " sprint " events on the coast this season, as the filly has wintered well and was looking the picture of health when we saw her a few days ago. The loss to Mr Ahem is a serious one, as only a few weeks ago a substantial price was offered, and refused, for the mare. On our fourth page under the taking title of " Paramo and the Medicos " appear the opinions of the press upon the remedies made from the prescriptions of the Eev. Mother Aubert. They will well repay perusal, and all point to the advisability of giving them, at least, a trial. All business men have found advertising to pay, when done well and consistently. Mr Allan Smith, known as the Highland Laddie, of Wellington, has determined to create a revolution in the price of groceries, but to do this, he needs a large turnover. Therefore to reach those who do not pass his place of business, he uses the newspapers as part of his shop windows, and thus brings his goods under the notice of a very much larger circle. On our fourth page he has a price list whioh is worth perusing, as the prices quoted show some startling differences to what one has been used to. There is also an interesting excitement kept up in the purchase of articles. The second number of True Blue has just reached us. The paper is quite up to, if not better than the first number, and the proprietor Btates that next month it is to increased to twice its present size. This sounds well for a paper that is to be had for nothing. Mr Osborne senior has promised to show us a novelty for Foxton, as he described it, which he is building. It is a neat hearse. This vehicle is something like an old riddle, not in make we hasten to Btate as we have not seen it, but in people's desire to have it. No one really wants it, but still do not desire to be without it. A proper conveyance is undoubtedly required now. How Councillor Startup would have liked to have been there. Three hundred print- j ers have been arrested, at Warsaw, on suspicion of being concerned in the production of rebel literature.

The time for sending in tenders for the erection of a residence at Levin is extended to Saturday next. A letter to the architect will ensure the despatch of the plans and specifications to nny local contractor so that he can have them a whole hight for examination. Mr Stan sell has some pigs for sale. Tree planting took place at the school ground on Thursday afternoon. At half past one tho playground was almost covered with the large number of well dressed . and we'l liehaVf- - I'dreil, kite'ompaniefl by a number of Unit parents. The whole staff were also present to teach the young idea how to plant. The energetic secretary of the school committee, Mr Ray, represented that body, the chairman being able only to make a flying visit, and the other members not pile at all; However Mr Bay Was ft host in, himself, and with Mr Stewart and hU jtthidr" assistants soon got the crowd into shipshape, and each child, and there were close on two hundred, having been presented with a tree, the gift of Mr James Laird of Wanganui, proceeded to place them in the holes already prepared. About four o'clock witnessed the arduous labours of the children concluded) and with ringing cheers for all persons concerned in the movement, the first for ■ Mr James Laird, they went home promising all to appear at school the following day. We are extremely sorry to record to record that Mr T. Mitchell, of Motoa, has been disabled in his left are by a contraction of the muscleG the outcome of acute rheumatism. He has had the best advice, and hopes are held out that in time it may be cured, but it will be a question of time. We have very much pleasure in directing attention to the English hunting saddle made by our local saddler, Mr Lansdon. *By this work he has offered proof that he is not only a first-class workman, but that he has had a thorough training in all branches of his business. The saddle is particularly strong and light, the tree being made with double plate? rivetted together. The seat is covered with pigskin and the flaps, which are extra long are solid. The point of the work will be observed in the seat, it having been ho shaped that the leg of the rider has no ridge to rub over, the slope from seat to flap having been shaped so as to present an even surface. The mounts and girths are in keeping with the quality of the saddle. We may mention that all who have seen it have admired it, and it was sold before it was quite completed. It is most satisfactory to know that the towD possesses a tradesman in this branch, as a tirst-class saddle is difficult to obtain. The price compares very favourable with those made just to sell. The saddle will be on view to-night in Mr Lansdon's shop The correct description of the saddle is a Peat shape full Shafto hunting saddle. It is needless to remind the majority of our readers that advertising pays, but as there are a few living here who shou d properly have been born in the dark ages, we may mention that the brooch advertsied for in Thursday's issue was brought to our office by midday on Friday, the reward was paid, and the brooch restored to the owner Advertising thus sets hundreds of eyes at work, to help the pair possessed by the owner. Entries for Messrs Stevens & Gorton's Sanson sale appear to^dayOur readers will not forget that on Tuesday there will be tea and a concert at the Public Hall in connection with All Saints Church. By reference to Messrs MoMillan Rhodes & Co's advertisements wi 1 be notioed that their annual stock-taking, a big affair, takes place this month. During the period a big reduction of ten per cent will be allowed on all cash purchases in the drapery department. Messrs J. H. Bethune &Co advertise a sale of the Wirokino flax mill on Wednesday the 17th August at t'leir own rooms in Wellington. The advertisement very fully sets for the particulars of the mill and is worthy the attention of all those interested in the business. The railway authorities are making good progress with clearing the slip in the Gorge (says the Manawatu Times). Forty men are engaged, and if the fine weather continues, it is expected that through traffic will be resumed early next week. Something near it. Lord Brougham once, when he was in a facetious mood, being asked to define a lawyer, said, "A lawyer is a learned gentleman who rescues your estate from your enemies, and keeps it himself." The Pod says the Premier is intensely anxious to have a quarrel with the Legislative Council. He is continually trailing his coat beforo it, and inviting the Council to tread on the tails. The particular tails which he thinks will prove irresistibly attractive at the present time are, as we learn from statements recently made to an interviewer, the oneman-one-roll clause of the Electoral Bill and the anti-freehold clause of the Land Bill. People appear to hold similar views on the liquor questions in different countries. The Deputy-Governor of Tashkend was stoned and trampled on by the mob for issuing a ukase stopping the sale of liquor. Who says now that the Prince of Wales has nothing to put up with ? when his nephew, the Emperor of Germany, landed in England he manifested suoh great affection for the Prince of Wales that he embraced and kissed three times in the. German fashion.