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Manawatu Herald, 25 May 1893, Page 2

Messrs Gorton & Sou's stock sale at Feilding is sxed for to-morrow. At five minutes past twelve to-day a very perceptible earthquake occurred, the direction appeared to be from east to we3t. Tlie Shannon sale will be held on Monday, Messrs biahams & Williams being the auctioneers. The football match between Shannon and Levin resultedin a win for Levin by 29 points to nil " Hang out .our banners on the outward walls" seems to find favour with the business men of this town. The latest " banner " is the signboard erected by Mr Jonas across the footpath bearing " the strange device " of the Premier Billiard Saloon. As the town cannot fairly be said to bi-, as the poet has said, not us by any means " blasted with excessive light," Mr Jonas has added a lamp bearing the same legend. So that by day and by night he trusts visitors may find their way into his parloifto be shaved or-* play billiards. An idea for the Borough Council. It cannot have quite escaped the observations of our City Fathers that a little bird known as the sparrow frequents the town in considerable numbers, and causes a great deal of inconvenience to householders. As food forthese little pests get short in the winter it would be an act of kindness if some was provided for them with just a little mixture of something that would permanently disagree with them. This would meet with more approval than some of the acts resolved upon by the Council. One of our needs is a building society. Every building of any description is occupied ami more are wanted. We notice that in Otaki they have one, and we cannot see that if one wilt pay there one should not here. A society would help houses being built, thus increasing the revenue of the town, and the- occupiers of them would increase the trade. Our people are slow to move. In addition to the alluvial gold discovery on the Burra Station, near Parkes, a rich find of stream tin has* been made in the vicinity. Tlie rush to both fields is increasing. A terrific cyclone has passed through Ulyerstoneia town 70 miles north-west ,of Launceston. ' It completely overturned the Weeieyan Church, wrecking the building, and; caused other damage of a minor character. ..'■■■ . . • There is diversity of oppinion as to which salt is best for the preparation of Australian butter for the London market. Mr D. Wilson, the Victorian butter expert, is visiting the salt works in Liverpool and other districts, making enquiries on the subject. ; •■:.•■. '■: .•■: '-' ■ ''.'' ■ ; .' '. .' :Theothei'day a veryfine specimen of the Salmon Trout was caught in the • Manawatu river, and, whether lawful or not, was eaterii of oourse' L after, being cooked. On the best of evidence we are enabled to say that it was a delicious fish, with a distinct Salmon flavour. The followipgis the report" of the comijajtte#of the Wanga&ui A. & P.* Assbcia- 1 tion upon the Codlin Moth Bill :— The committee are "of; opinion that in the present state "of thc-couritry- the' whole Bill is premature, that the difficulties in this district are insuperable, the native bush being full of fruit trees 1 that -no one can be forced to clean ; moreover, no satisfactory remedy, has yet been discovered, and that at the bestjajlrspecifios-yet tried, are but amelidratjngf jin theii' action. The* eff eot ; qt\ ithe ;Bill iftcarried into operation Would entirely cripple if not kill the industry. The committee wish to place upon reoord their appreciation of the leaflets on the subject issued by the Department, and can only say that in their opinion the only true remedy! against the various blights referred to is ither discovery r.and i cultivation- of rtheir natural enemies. . ; : / . ■ In Dunedin, owing to the shortness of stock, the Dunedin butchers have raised the price of beef a half -penny, and mutton a penny. Amongst the exhibits at the Museum and one. which is not generally known, is a, Marimba' or Zulu piano, from which music is, produced -;by^striking with a kind of drumstick, slabs of wood joined with strips of hide. Eva Southard, aged ,20 years, of Wautagh, Long Island, and killed herself recently" in ; the presence of her husband. He had upbraided her for some; remisscess. The" couple had not long been married. The young lady is unknown to most of us and it is only redorded aela warqing a? to how. many widowers there would likely be if r all wives were to act similarly. The explanation is the couple, j had not long been married and that is why she was not used to it.

The member for the district, Mr J. G. Wilson, has been to every pavt giving an address, except Foxton. He appears to be imbibing the Premier's opinion that this is an isolated place. The election may show otherwise. " Rest and be thankful " was rather a popular political cry some years ago. But the restless energy of the colonists could no! stand that, they do not sit on the rail and smoke their pipes and watch their beeves grow fat though an elderly lawyer thinks they do. The rest and be than ful people in New Zealand are the bankers, they never miss an op : orttinity of shutting up, a Saint a Sinner, a birth or a funeral is all alike to them, they'll close if they have half a chance. This week they have only, as yet, had two holidays, possibly there is more to follow. The particulars as to the running of trains to and from Palmers ton on today and Friday are notified elsewhere. The fares have been Jixed very low, firstclass return being only four shillings and second-class two shillings and sixpence. It is likely that the trains will be well patronised at these rates. To-night a late train is timed to leave Palmerston at 11.5 p.m. On Saturday Messrs Abraham & Williams hold a horse sale at Palmerston. On Tuesday Messrs Abraham & Williams hold a stock sale at Colyton. For Winter Wear we have a nice lot of Boys Navy Beefers, very neat and comfortable and in all sizes from 5s 6d each at Te Aro House, Wellington. Fob the Cold Weather we can confidently recommend our Boys and Youths Overcoats with fashionable Cape from 9s 6d each, at Te Aro. House. Eeally Tempting are our Boys Navy Serge Sailor Suits trimmed with gold braid from os 6d each, at Te Aro House. Specially Imported this Season — Men's Blue Nap Overcoats with fashionable Cape, a really comfortable garment and wonderful value for 12s, at Te Aro House. For Bainy Days our Men's Waterproof Coats in assorted Greys with, Capes and Sleeves, and all Sown Seams are imcomparable. The price, 82s 6d, makes them irresistible at Te Aro House, Wellington. The Best Value Ever Offered— So everyone says of our Men's Black Worsted Sac Suits, bound and made expressly for Te Aro House. Price only 29s 6d each. Try one. It would be a good investment. Extra Value.— All wool Kaiapoi Tweed Sac *uits for men's wear in nice, assorted, dark checks, without exception the beat value in New Zealand, 32s Gd each, at Te Aro House. The s.s. Ruabine has brought our third direct shipment for the present season comprising seasonable goods for most departments. We respectfully invite the early inspection of buyers of Mantles, Jackets, Ulsters, Millinery and Dress goods. The stocks in these departments at present afford an excellent choice, and customers need have no difficulty in making satisfactory selections at The Bon Marohe. Ross & Sandford. — Advt.