Manawatu Herald. SATURDAY, OCT. 22, 1892.

Manawatu Herald, 22 October 1892, Page 2

Manawatu Herald. SATURDAY, OCT. 22, 1892.

Milch cows are in demand just now locally. Mr Braraley obtained the cow he required through our stock and Produce Column, but it will be noticed A.B. wants a quiet cow now. A fire occurred in Palmerston on Wednesday morning which destroyed an outbuilding at the back of Mr R. Leary'a chemist shop, whioh was used as a store. This building was the only one burnt, the Fire Brigade saving the mam building. Mr Leary estimates his loss at £700. The wharf was very busy yesterday, the steamers Queen of the South. Kennedy, and Charles Edward having come in with the morning t de. We are glad to learn that the new bar is improving daily. The Manager of the Bank of Australasia is sad and distrait. We saw him at his post this morning with dishevelled hair and most serious countenance. He was the pioture of one whom grief had claimed for her own. There is a song whioh one of our old friends and a late resident is bound to sing whenever a oheerful gathering is on, whioh is called " The place where the old horse died 1 " Never again must this be sung within the hearing of the bank manager for fear of recalling the terrible moments of to-day's early dawn. At, say, nigh upon six o'clock this morning a small boy was perambulating the street by the bank when he discovered a frightful case of canine suicide, as one of Mr Nixon's Gordon Setters was hanging from the fence, and was at his last gasp when found. The small boy released the animal and then knocked loudly at the door of the bank, which, in time, induced the owner to appear, when the dear departed was seen stretched stiff and stark upon the side walk. It would appear that the dog was dissatisfied at the position in life in whioh he had been placed and thought, though bound by collar and chain, to seek a wider sphere, which he certainly has found, but not exactly as he intended. He must have leapt the fence and then was brought up with a jerk, which ended his movement? for ever. The animal was purebred and valuable, and we condole with the owner on his loss. The Anohor Line of Steamers have been paying us a visit again. The s.s. Kennedy left this morning for Wanganui ; the Charles Edward with a load of fat cattle for Picton The s.s. Waverley arrived today and has gone up the river to Mr Gardner's Paiaka mill and she then goes on to Nelson. The Murray is expected tomorrow and will go to Nelson. The Queen of the South arrived yesterday with a full load and left to-day. Mr Austin invites tenders for flax outting and carting at Bainesse. As some cattle were being shipped this morning a few broke away, and rushed up the town. Mr Wirk who has only lately recovered from an illness happened to be walking along the road when the enraged ■bullock met him, and thinking he had as much to do with the annoyance to which he had been subjected, went or Mr W irk, and struck him on the leg knocking him down. He luckily got away from further attacks but he had to obtain Dr Dermer's advice. We learn that nothing is broken, but the jar I as been severe enough to occasion Mr Wirk having to keep quiet for a few days. The Banger is not always about, and cattle still stray about the roads. In consequence a lad named Anderson met with a compound fracture of his leg this morning. He was riding a horse along the Wirikino road when a beast got out of a drain by the road-side which caused the animal to shy and thus unseated his rider. As the boy was on the ground the horse kicked him below the knee, breaking , the leg in two places. Young Walter Symons rode for Dr Dermer who quickly ' a ;tended to the lad and had him taken to the railway station so as to be sent on to ] the Wanganui hospital by ihiu afternoon's train. The events of this morning emphasize the neoessity of retaining tha services pf Dr Derraer in the district. >

A large farailv of old Nelson settlers, the Egginton's, arrived by the s s:' Kennedy yesterday. Two sons have been for some time on the Heatherlea block preparing a new home on which the arrivals of yeat?rday will live. We trust they will long enjoy their property. Addressing a meeting of the National Federation, Mr John Dillon said the worst clouds in connection with Irish affairs had passed over and the granting of an_ impartial commission was the best service that could havp been rendered to the evicted tenants. Personally, he was convinced that those tennnts who had just claims won d be sure to be reinstated. Boring for artesian water has not been a success in Hawera. The Bt(*r says :— The ghost of the arteßian well has turned out a fraud. It is capable of being pumped, but the water is of a reddish, rusty kind, not even fit for washing bottles. A remarkable landslip is taking place at Table Mountain, to the east of Golden City, Colorado. A mass of earth 800 feet wide is slowly sliding down the mountain side, carrying with it an eight-roomed house, an orchard, a garden, and a portion of the line of the Colorado Midland Railway. The movement is caused by the water from an irrigating ditch penetratieg ths earth below. In consequence cf the serious illness of Mr Duthie, Mr Duthie has decided to retire from the Mayoral contest, says the Times. Yesterday Mr Duthie met the representatives of his committee and several other gentlemen who formed the deputation which asked him to stand, and after hearing of the circumstances, they at once relieved him of his promise to contest the election. The gentlemen present expressed their deep regret at his retirement, and the cause which had led to it. The committee then interviewed Mr Bell, and on the facts of the case being put before him, he at once placed himself in their hands. Mr Bell will, of course, be nominated for re* election. While regretting the circumstances which have led to Mr Duthe's retirement, the citizens generally will be pleased to hear that Mr Bell will stand again. As a Maori, name unknown, and a European named Wm. Quinn, were bushfelling on Sir Walter Buller's property at Ohau on Thursday, a tree fell and struck the Native oil the head, smashing in his skull, and inflicting such injuries that he died within five minutes, say the Times. The man Quinn, who had sustained severe injuries to the side and shoulders, was brought to Wellington by the last train and taken to the Hospital. His injuries are not expected to result fatally. ' Telephonic communication between New York and the Chicago World's Fair has been successfully established, the instrument used being the Bell telephone. The distance is the longest on record for communication by telephone. The line will soon be extended to San Francisco. The New York Yaoht Club ha? accepted Lord Dunraven's challenge to enter the lists against his yacht for the American Cup. Messrs Ross and Sandford, of the Bon Marche, beg to intimate the arrival of their first shipment of spring and summer goods ex cargo st?amer Ruahine, comprising the largest delivery ever received by them at one time. They are now making their first show for the season in all departments fuller particulars of which will appear at a future date. Eos 3 and Sandford, The Bon Marche, Deab Sir,— We would respectfully invite your attention to the advantages we are this season off ering in our Tailoring Department at Te Aro House. Ist— OUß CUTTER. We have engaged a new cutter, who is one of the best in the colony, and being a superior designer and fitter, we are confident will be able to execute in first-class style all orders with which he may be favoured at Te Aro House, 2nd— OUß STAFF at Te Aro House is composed of thoroughly experienced and competent workers, and consequently the we put into all garments will be of the best description. 3rd— OUß STOCK for the present spring spring season embraces some of the choisest designs in English, Scotch, Continental and colonial tweeds, fancy coatings, trouserings, suitings, &c. We would call attention to a select assort • ent of some of the most fashionable tweeds at present in wear, viz, Galashiela Tweeds Glasgow Checks and genuine hand-loom-made Harris Tweeds. These are the first of the kind ever imported into this city, are only to be had at Te Aro House. As also these are in single suit lengths only, there is no fear of any pattern bping rendered common. 4th— OUß CHARGES are moderate. We always buy our materials at first hand from the best Home and Colonial manufacturers at the lowest cost. We are thus in a position to make our charges as low as is consistent with superior quality and cut. We shall be pleased to forward patterns for your inspection if desired, and resnectfully solicit a trial, being confident that after one trial we may count on your permanent support. — Remaining, dear Sir, yours faithfully, JAMES SMITH, Te Aro FTrmsft.