Manawatu Herald. SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 1894.

Manawatu Herald, 14 April 1894, Page 2

Manawatu Herald. SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 1894.

On Wednesday there was a meeting of the Public Works Committed when the tollowiiig tenders were opened for cleaning drains : — No. 1 contract, Martin and Andrew Is per chain ; Howe <fe Co., Bd, (accepted). No. 2 contract, Martin and Andrew Is Cd per chain ; Howe & Co. lOd, (accepted) ; P. Williams, lid. No. 3 contract, Martin and Andrew, 9d per chain ; A. Baker, Is ; Howe & Co., 8d ; J. McGill, Sd, (accepted). We learn with regret that our Town Clerk is now on the war-path seeking defaulting ratepayers. A nod is sometimes as good as a winki The railway department advertises the alteration about the railway service on the occassion of the Foxton races. In another column we insert a notice from the firm of Messrs Barraud and Abraham which our farmers will do well. to note. The firm has a very high character for the class of seeds they supply. On Thursday Messrs McMillan, Rhodes ct Co. sold the privileges in connection with the Foxton Placing Club's Autumn Meeting. There was a very good attendance of buyers. The gates were purchased by Mr Hillary, for £20 ; lawn and saddling paddock was secured by Mr J. Diuteon at £35 10.^ ; Mr Border purchased the grandstand booth at £10 ; No. 2 outside booth went to Mr Fraser at £li> ; cards were spcured by Mr H. Bradcock at £12 10s ; Mr J. Morgan got the refreshment booth at Gss and B. Spelman bought the horse paddock at 275. We have in this issue a very lengthy report of the proceedings iu-the Magistrate's Court, but the whole is of interest either generally or locally. The decisions under the Licensing Act are very important, the law being discovered to one who claimed over 20 years experience in his business. The admirer of local energy and talent will be glad to find that they have not boon so heavily crushed by law- as the plaintiff desired, but the case is useful as exemplyfying how aclvisablo the full -state- • ment of any agreement should be clearly Ret out in black and white. ' The day did not pass without a legal duel between two knights of the scissors, with the result that the challenger was seriously defeated. We would have preferred to have had the report in instalments. We much regret to learn that early yesterday afternoon Mr Thomas Mitchell was seized with a fit. He had just gone into Whyte's Hotel after arriving from a drive with Mr Steele, and was chatting away with some friends wllen'he was suddenly attacked. Dr Dernier was promptly in attendance, r.i.d in. .about ah- hour -S time had his piiujut conveyed to his home. We are glad to learn that to-day he is making a quick progress towards recovery. The results; o? die; lawn teams'tournament will- appeal" hi'~oiir'next issue. " The Clerks of the various Licensing Committees were gazetted on Thursday. The Commissioner for Taxes has a notice of much importance to landowners in this issue. Messrs Gorton and Son hold a sale at C^npbelltown on Friday. The lT.ces have induced a good dramatic compuny to visit this town, as on Tuesday and Wednesday the Dubar- Field Dramatic Company will appear at the Public Hall; They open with " Deborrah.";. On Wednesday night Harry Laing, the well-known prize-fighter, attempted to alight from a train whilst in motion. He, fell, and getting under the train, had, bpj,}i of his legs cut off. He was at once taken to the Wanganui Hospital, given chloroform, and both legs were amputated above the knee. He died shortly after 12. 30 in an unconscious state on Thursday. The great .realising sale . lasting ..for 20 days promises to bY a gigantic success. The whole 6look is to be offered at genuine reduced prices many of the lines will be marked at less than English oost at Te Aro House, Wellington. .... . . . During the Gi'eat Sale "Ladies' - apt'ons will be sold at 4Jd, 4 buttons Rid gloves all new fresh goods at. 1/11 per pair. White and cream laces at 9d per doz. Ladies' linen collars new shapes.at 3d each. Boys' sajlor collars at 3d each, sold .everywhere at Gd, at the Great Sale Te jA.ro House, Wellington. ■•.■■•. It will pay country customers to take a run down to the.Great Realising Sale They will save all the expenses and be money in pocket by buying all they want while goods are so -cheap. Orders from the country will be carefully selected an.d sent carriage paid from the Great Realising Sale it Te Aro House: - We are requested to direct the attention Df our readers to the faot that the Annual Sale of Surplus and Summer Stock will jonimence at The Bon Marche, Palmerston Nortf).. on. ■;Saturday,.,lßth Tanuai '!# ;*B.4h jontinue for 21 days. Buyers in this listrict will do well.to,pay the Bon Marche m early visit. " ' .-.--.-«. WATER FLOWS WHERE GBAVITAriON ATTRACTS:— You recognise the irst'.fact ; the second is as true when water low 3 upwards. People will not trouble vhen and what they buy, but until then ;hey .wtfl always see they, get." Ciuj^se's^a.lv Coffee for it is the best. • . ■ ; ; .' • '