Manawatu Herald. SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 1894, ':

Manawatu Herald, 9 June 1894, Page 2

Manawatu Herald. SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 1894, ':

The Otaki Licensing Committee met half an hour prior to the time fixed for commencing proceedings and discussed many subjects of interest,- one of which was made manifest by the remarks made by the chairman to Inspeotor Pender, asking him if he would endeavour for the future to have the reports on the public houses prepared by a single officer so as to secure a uniformity thrdughout the district. The Inspector did not appear hopeful of this important point being obtained. We.; shall take another opportunity of explaining, what we view as the. lessons to be learnt irom the proceedings at the Otaki Licensing Committee meeting. That there is room for much improvement was visible tQ all, who were present. , . . ' Otaki- was remarkably full of life on Thursday, persons from the north and south, being present. The lown has made much progress, and if the difficulty of land titles could, be got over, might soon be mad<f ihtd a pretty and Compact centre of commerce. -'At. present.^it is just a bit too straggling. The! flood is subsiding fast, at least it was yesterday, but just, as the water has nearly got off the Wirokinoroad rain has begun to fall. The sight between Mr Symons' house and the ferry is not inspiriting or the odour pleasing. There must Have been a very large area of grass spoilt. Mr Stansell has asked the Borough to erect a few posts alongside the metal road to the ferry, so that during a flood the road line can be traced. We unhesitatingly endorse his request, and look upon the work as one of very much importance for the safety of those compelled to use that road in flooded periods. Mr Stuckey has been fortunate enough in securing a large stretch of open country on the boundary of the Horowhenua block, which he will soon be at work at in making improvements. We are glad to receive information that the efforts about to be made by the Mayor to erect the two bridges is very favourably thought of at Levin, and their help can be looked for. Mr MoCulloch's host of friends in this town will be glad to hear that he is both looking and doing well at Otaki. It is always a pleasure to call in and have a chat with the genial clerk of the Horowhenua County Council. " The best house and the best conducted in the district," was the report on Mi StanselPs hotel. From what we have seer of a great number of the hotels, we niosi heartily endorse.

Mr Pigott Is deserving of credit for the efforts made by him to clear the approaches to the Wirokino punt clear of the mud left by the flood. He has had) most evident to those using thai ferry, a pretty hard time the last few days. At the last meeting of the Palmerston Borough Coanci!, Mr E. Edwards said he was prepared to accept the conditions of the Council in reference to the establishment of swimming Baths, and nothing now stands in the way of the speedy establishment of the baths. 1 " Full up " will be pleased to learn that the popular operatta of " Pinafore " was i produced by the amateui'3 at Pahiatua last , night, A Masterton clergyman, who has a strong antipathy to dancing, recently described that pastime as "close-bosomed whirling." Mr H. D. Bell, M.H.8., of Wellington, it is stated, will be appointed Danish Consul for New Zealand. In the Campbelltown district fodder for cattle is very scarce, and farmers are finding it difficult to keep their cattle, some having to sell their cattle at a loss. At a meeting of the farmers at San son they decided to support the erection of a creamery in conjunction with the N.Z. Farmers' Dairy Union. The chairman of the Wellington Benevolent Trustees at their last meeting said the unemployed were still coming in from all parts; and there was considerable distress among those people who would not apply for relief. In fact there were several people in a state of semi starvation among a class of residents of the city who were not of the unskilled labour class, but included among their number mechanics of all kinds, painters, tailors, &c. A recent visitor to the Hot Lakes district informs an exchange that the Pink and White Terraces, which were destroyed by the Tarawera eruption, are rapidly reforming, but that the Maoris express the opinion that it will be ten years before they will rival Ihose which Were destroyed. It is expected that the formation of the new terraces will be nearer perfect than those which now lie buried, but it is doubtful whether the color will be other than a dirty gi-ey. The pier at Southend, England, already one mile and a quarter in length, will have to be lengthened, owing to the washing up of the sand. A Sydney paper says that there is quite a palmistry craze in Sydney, and an enterprising publican is thinking of having his barmaids trained to read customers' hands. Mr Scobie McKenzie is being spoken of as a possible candidate for the Tuapeka seat. Miss Hilda Hitchings, third daughter of the late Dr Hilchings, of Napier, is the champion tennis player of Hawke's Bay. It is remarkable to see one so severely handicapped by physical infirmity — for Miss Hitchings has but one arm, and that her left— -display such ability. Standing sft llin in her shoes, the lady has a commanding reach. Her great forte in the game is placing. She played a match against Miss Speers, the present champion of New Zealand, and defeated her. Besides her tennis ability she can paint, play the piano, make all her own dresses, and writes an elegant hand — and, better than all, is well versed in those domestic duties which make the salt of life, and without a knowledge of which no girl oan be called educated. The largest cheese in the world, which was exhibited by the Canadian Government at the World's Fair, Chicngo, is now in London. This " mammoth " cheese, as it is truly named, weighs no less than ten tons— equal to 400 ordinary cheeses. It rests on the " trolly " specially constructed in Canada to bear so large a weight. It took a team of eight horses of the Midland Eailway Company to convey it to its destination. The Wellington Post says the time has undoubtedly come when the public interest demands that the colony should acquire the Manawatu railway line. No more favourable time than the present is ever likely to occur for doing this. The purchase- could easily be financed, and it would be a most profitable transaction to the Government, as well as beneficial to the settlers in the whole of the southern part of '.he North Island. As the price to be paid when the purchase is made is practically settled by Act, there can bo no advantage gained by waiting. The property will not become cheaper, because its value as a going concern is not under the statute an element in the price. It is proposed in England to expend about £100,000 on "works to demonstrate the practicability of constructing a bridge and railway across the English Channel. Three hundred " street artists " in London earn a living by drawing pictures on the pavements and collecting coppers from passers by. Captain Holdaway, Lieutenant Tamatea and her father, and Lieutenant Aterea, representing the Salvation Army's up-river Maori contingent at Wanganui, have proceeded to London, where they go to take part in the Great International Congress to be held under the auspices of the Army. A unique publication is The Upper Thpmes Recorder, a religious journal issued in the North, in which Anglicans, Wesleyans, and Presbyterians unite in publishing a sheet of news interesting to people of all three demoniations. The inventor Edison says he believes that eventually all newspapers will be set up by a combination of the phonograph and type setting machines. Just so, but why doesn't Edison invent a machine to collect newspaper subscriptions ? He can't do it. Major Le Caron has left a daughter — a singularly beautiful girl — who now inherits the life assurance and accumulations, which will raise her fortune to about £30,---000. Quite recently this young lady entered a beauty competition (by photograph) in one of the comic weeklies for the most beautiful photograph, and won the prize. A romantic little story is told about how Eugene Sandow, the strong man, met Miss Blanche Brooks, the young lady to whom it was recently announced he is engaged to be married. While Sandow was performing at the Crystal Palace in London a couple of years ago, the platform on which , he was supporting horses on his breast i broke, and it was only his presence of mind that saved him from being crushed ; to death. As it was he escaped unhurt, '. and crowds of people pushed forward to , shake hands with him and congratulate [ him. In the midst of this excitement a lady, who was sitting in a box, threw him a bunch of tiolets. A few months later a 1 runaway truck horse came near rushing 1 into a coup 6 occupied by a lady. Sandow, 1 who chanced to be passing, saw the dan--1 eer, and by his great strength succeeded in " diverting the course of the runaway horse, I and so saved the life of the young lady. [ . She proved to be the same who had thrown r him the bunch of violets, and Sandow now i learned that her name was Miss Blanche t Brooke. They subsequently became engaged.

Mr Tomlinson is still working the hemp* mill at tVirokino, and it was a pleasure to see fibre in the paddocks bleaching. The Otaki Licensing Committee agreed to recommend to the Horowhenua County Council that the Clerk>« salary should be £25 a year. An advertiser has lost a horse. Messrs Gorton and Son hold a stock sale at Bulls on Tuesday. The Government have appointed Mr McGowan the Deputy-Commissioner in the room of the lalo Mr Grombie. The funeral of the late Mr Crombie took place yesterday and was attended by the Premier, members of the Ministry and the heads of the various Government departments. A chance for those seeking a new opening is given by Mrs Siggelkow, of Levin, who offers for sale a shop and boarding- i house in that rising township. The Kaiwarra fellmongery was destroyed by fire last night. Mr Turnbull is unable to account for the origin of the fire. The building belonged to the Schultze estate, and both it and the contents were insured. Truth (Christchurch) reports a suggestive incident which happened last week in Sydenham. Late in the afternoon a lady in a certain street was called to the front door, and had no sonner answered the knock when a fellow plumped down a bag, and offered several articles for sale. While he was talking the housewife thought she heard a slight noise in the kitchen, and being a woman of sharp intellect, rußhed out to the back part of the premises. To her surprise she found another !' dealer " with a bag right inside the kitchen. She asked him pretty sharply "what he was doing there," and he mildly answered " that he had knocked, but not getting any answer, opened the door." The lady, suspecting that all was not right, locked the back door and also the front door— the first "vendor" having in the meantime made tracks and made the man open his bundle, when she found the articles in it were altogether not wdi'tll Uldi!e than half-a s ci!own. Quickly glancing round the room she found that nothing was missing, and then turning to the man she tod him "she knew his little dodge and he had better go." Needless to say the bogus vendor " cleared " in double quick time. This trick is one of the many now being used, and householders ought to be on their guard. The Leeds Mercury says that Mr Gladstone has just written a letter, in which he remarks : — " If any of my friends ask how I am, tell them I feel like a disestablished Church, with the bracing breezes blowing arouud me." It is our painful duty to record the death on Wednesday of Mr C. M. Crombie from typhoid fever at Wellington. He was born on 28th July, 1837, at Hobart ; he married in 1860 Miss Sibley, of Talbot. In 1877 he was appointed Private Secretary to the late Mr Ballance, and in 1878 under the Land Tax was appointed Deputy-Commissioner for the Wellington District, from which he rose to the office he held of Commissioner of Taxes at the time of his death. He leaves a widow and IB children. Those who have been brought into contact with the deceased gentleman can speak most pleasantly of the courtesy and attention he willingly paid to the business to be considered. The following little scene took place at the Takapuna race? on the Queen'B Birthday. Johnnie : "By jove, I've struck it again ; now tell me what to back for the Steeple ?" Tout : " I'm blowed if I tell you any more. I've put you on two winners running, and you've not even asked me if I've a mouth on me !" Johnnie : " Well, really, I never thought about it, but I won't forget you next time." Tout : " Well, give me your pound and I'll get you a ticket." The tout brought back a ticket on Fishmonger, which paid £8 Bs. Meeting the Johnnie after the race he was offered the generous sum of Is for his tip ! " Thank you," said the tout, and seizing the Johnnies nose he gave it such a tweak I that brought tears to the dude's eyes. The bystanders laughed heartily. Miss Eugenia de Forrest, an actress who makes her home in San Jose, California, has received the sanction of the authorities to wear men's clothes in public, and proposes to obtain a legal right to appear in the same garb all over the country. She made her appearance in the streets of San Jose a few days ago in a double-breasted sack coat and waistcoat of dark material, trousers of a striped pattern, and a Derby hat of the latest style. In her hand she swung an ebony cane. She says she is realising the dream of her life. She is tired of skirts, and as her stage appearances are mostly in male parts, she knows the greater comfort of male attire. Included in the cargo of the barque Federation, which arrived from New York on Wednesday morning, says the Pod, are two of the finest locomotives ever brought into the colony. The engines are from the celebrated Baldwin Works in Philadelphia, and have been specially built to the order of the Wellington and Manawatu Railway Company. They are on the compound principle, each having four cylinders, enabling the steam to be used twice, and they will be the first locomotives of that type running in New Zealand. Each engine weighs about 50 tons, and the builders claim that it will require from 20 to 25 per cent less fuel than an ordinary locomotive of the same size, and will run with less wear and tear on the rails. One of the locomotives is intended for the heavy grades between Wellington and Paikakariki, while the other will be employed between Paikakariki and Longburn. A gentleman in the employ of the contractors has arrived from Philadelphia to superintend their fitting up. Among a few Victorian public servants desirous of trying their fortunes at Coolgardie, who have been granted leave of absence without pay, were two constables, who decided some time ago to doff the uniform, and try their luck on the Western fields. One, who knew something of mining, came back with £600 ; whilst his companion, who could boast of but very little knowledge on the subject, got into a concern which brought him in £7000 when he sold out. Certainly the most effective medicine in the world is Sanders and Son's Eucalypti , Extract. Test its eminently powerful effect in Coughs, Colds, Influenza ; the relief instantaneous. In serious cases and accidents of all kinds, be they wounds, burns, scaldings, bruises, sprains, it is the safest remedy — no swellings — no inflammation. Like surprising effects produced in Croup, Diphtheria, Bronchitis, Inflammation of the Lungs, Swellings, Ac, Diarrhoea, Dysentery, Disease of the Kidneys and Urinary Organs. In use at all hospitals and medical clinics ; patronised by His Majesty the King of Italy ; crowned with medal and diploma at International Exhibition, Amsterdam. Trust in this approved article and eject all others. — [advt.] Our imports of new season's dresses, millinery and mantles are now fully completed. The choice we are enabled to show, and the strictly moderate prices I charged are much appreciated by out country friends while visiting T« Aro House, Wellington.

Oar new dressmaker, Madame d« Yer« ney, from •• Worth's," Paris, ii th« leading dressmaker in the colony. W« gnarantea perfect At, and the latest stylei and d«« signs, as known only to French drisi* makers. Our charges for making dresstl are from 22s Od at Te Aro fiouse> Ladies dan cto their shopping by p'dsfci \ and save the inconvenience of coming to town. Onr order department has-been enlarged, and is under most efficient management. Patterns of all our general draperj and dresses will be sent post free on application at Te Aro House. 1 —~~ Sixty-eight cases and packages of netag^^ and seasonable good for all departments^^ have now been opened out for present season at the Bon Marche, and it is freely admitted that no such choice is obtainable in the district. Buyers art invited to make their selections early while first choice of this magnificent range of new goods is still obtainable at The B.OR Marche. Boss and Sandford. — APYT.