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Manawatu Herald, 11 September 1894, Page 2

We trust some further effort will be made by our Southern neighbours to improve the road between Foxtail and Levin. The road through the bush on the Native land in practically impassable, and much trade to both townships is thus lost. The hall erected by Mr Garland at Levin is a particularly nice one, the stage proscenium and aceuery being neat and well executed. The settlers are to be congratulated on having such a- comfortable building for pleasant re-unions. We trust the representative of the Awahou Riding in tbe County Council will push on the work of forming and metalling the Moutoa Road. As the contract for the conveyance of mails by that route from Poxton to Shannon are invited, it would spur tenderers a bit if they Were lo sec enerptetie action taken to make the road good. The money for the work is in the bank. Mr F. BoMuson, of Carnarvon, has decided upon building a new woolshed, and has entrusted the work to our iuwnsmuu, Mr Gerbes. A rich alluvial discovery has been made 40 miles from Coolgardie. Two men picked up 14 ounces iv a couple of hours. A confirmation will be held by the Bishop of Nelson on Thursday evening at All Saints' Church. To-morrow, our readers will remember, is the date fixed when two excellent horses will be at Whyte's Hotel for their inspection. Their breeding is excellent and should attract attention. The good ship " Moutoa " arrived ou Saturday afternoon, and will take up her running in the timber and flax trade at once. We mentioned in the last issue that a settler had lost some sheep and lambs from what he feared was the stoats or polecats, but upon further investigation of the deceased animals he has assured himself that a neighbour's dog was the cause of the disaster. Stoats have a bad name, but it need not be made worse. Shearing will soon begin in this district and we learn from Mr McLennan that he will commence in about a fortnight. The Manawatu County Council meets for business at Sanson to-morrow. Australian and Tasmanian oposßums are henceforth to be deemed game. The Burmese and China Frontier Convention has been ratified. Under it the British will be allowed to trade with Yunnan. It is getting almost too warm for dancing or we should be inclined to recommend our townspeople to follow the example set by those in Levin, who hold a weekly quadrille assembly, at which of course Mr F. Keen shines, as in the past in Foxton, with his cornet. A pleasing ceremony will take place very shortly in Otaki, in which the popular landlord of one hotel will be united in matrimony to the landlady of another hotel, j Both are well known and very popular. We have to acknowledge the receipt of a pamphlet by Mr W. R. Haselden entitled " How to patent an invention." It appears to be a most convenient arrangement of information of great value to inventors. Mr R. H. Barber has completed a sulky to the order of the Messrs Robinson. It is ' a strong and neat piece of work and has given every satisfaction. The particular features about it is that the horse pulls direct from the axle, thus reducing the motion. It has a moveable seat thus permitting of a proper balance, and is fitted with a " lazy back." The wheels are 4 feet 8 inches. Ths whole of the work was turned out in Mr Barber's shop with the exception of the wheels. Mr Webb was entrusted with the painting which has been done with much taste. It is satisfactory to know that this job has led to another sulky being put in band to the order of a settler. The schooner Clyde arrived at the wharf yesterday, having been towed up the river 1 by the Queen of tbe South;

The s.s. " Moiitoa," is 6^ fee.t ldrig and i9 i feet beam. She draws dnly 2| feet aft; Arid steittjli sieveii kiiritl: ,BKe i 8 lideiiSett io carry 15 passengers, and had a conif6rt : able cabin some 14 feet long; and of, jtie width of the vessel. She can carry 12 to 14 tons. Mr John Anderson is tlie dwritf; . k niftre ariel foal is mlssidg &M d i-tjwjird of £2 is offered for her recovery. Since the meeting of the Otaki Licensing Committee much comment has been made as to the purported disinclination shown by three ineuibei's of, the Committee ,to bg«e Weir votes XeCor'fied in tlie niintiteS: Wd may state it is a. fact Messrs Harnett; Berin'ett and Smith, struggled hard to. avoid thei* liames being shown on the division .list qf tlie. voiin&on the M^a.KaU f Ucerise.(luestiori; Kriti ih w&i adtie most rriiictamly By tee chairman. Why should these men be afraid of their action being known ? The programme for the Foxton Racing Club* Summer meeting is advertised today. It will be noticed there are eight events; Otte extra, to the number, at kst year'liiie^iiig; T% " big iiißiiey » it .123 soys. for the Club's Handicap. Altogether' the amount given away totals to £365. The Club deserves success for its liberality. Certainly the most effebUve,ine9iiiiiie W ilie ttbi-M is Sanders and Son's fiucalyp'ti Retract. Test its emmen.tiy, powerful effect in Coughs, Colds, Influenza \ the re« lief instantaneous; : In serious cases flnd ahojdents, of- ftll Uxw> be... they wdpude] Suras, sealdings, 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, Diarrhea, Dysentery, Disease of the Eidtieys and Urinary Orgarid.. In use at all ho'sijita's and meditjal dliiiics ; £atrdrfisett by Mis Majesty the King of Italy ; crowned with medal and diploma at International Exhibition, Amsterdam. Trust in this approved article and eject all others. — [apvt.] With all these advantages in purchasing, it would be strange indeed if the sale was not one to be remembered. Any attempt to enumerate even a tithe of the dheap litied Mow at the disposal of customers, would He worse tlian useless ia the spate at oilt command, but a price list which has been printed will be sent, post free, to the address of any person applying to the Wholesale Drapery Warehouse, Te Aro House, Wellington. Sixty-eight eases and packages of new p.nd seasonable good for all departments have liow 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 are invited to make their selections early while first choice of this magnificent range of new goods is still obtainable at The Bon Marche. Ross and Saudford.— Advt. "It's an ill wind that blows nobody good " is a very old saying but none the less true. Whilst the great depression ex« isting at Sydney at the present time, has caused a deplorable amount of misery, yet the people of Wellington and the surrounding districts will reap a gigantic benefit. During his visit to Sydney recently, Mr James Smith purchased at absurdly low prices a large stock which is now being sold at the Wholesale Drapery Warehouse, Te Aro House, Wellington. With a view of making this sale the event of the year, two special buyers were despatched from Te Aro House, one to attend the great sale of Edwards, Bennett & Cos. wholesale stock, and the other to pick out bargains from the manufactures of the well-known Kaiapoi Woollen Co. Both these gentlemen have returned after a most successful trip, and the total result of their efforts is to be seen in the astonishing bargains now being sold at the Wholesale Drapery Warehouse, Te Aro House, Wellington.