Manamatu Herald. SATURDAY, JAN. 12, 1895. The Half-Holiday.

Manawatu Herald, 12 January 1895, Page 2

Manamatu Herald. SATURDAY, JAN. 12, 1895. The Half-Holiday.

The business men of Foxton met at the invitation of the Mayor, the other day, and decided upon still adhering to Tuesday for the half-^ holiday. Looking at the matter from their point of view, Tuesday is undoubtedly the day on which closing at one o'clock causes the least inconvenience. • In Falmerston a public meeting was held on Wednesday night and it was there determined to ask the Borough Council to declarer Saturday as. the half holiday. .It is a great question whether all these provisions to secure the assistants a hal£»holiday is necessary, and it is doubtful whether the assistants- are any better off from having obtained one. As 'however it is the law of the land it must be obeyed, and what all are trying to determine is, which is the bent day to observe as a half-holiday. We think that it would be considerably to th" interests of settlers if the four towoß of Paltteritw

Foxton, Feilding and Woodville could agree to a day, by, for example, the smaller towns, falling in line with Palmers ton. It must be evident that very much confusion and inconvenience would be saved to customers if one particular day was observed throughout so large a district ; it would also strengthen the position of all storekeepers if they knew that all stores were closed on the one day. We also think that every settler would derive a benefit from such unanimity, as the caterers for the public, railways, steamers, &c, would learn that numbers were able to avail themselves of special rates for excursions, and that the flow of traffic would not be all in one particular direction, thus offering chances to secure passengers for both ways of running, thus rendering cheaper fares possible. We feel that there are so many reasons to be urged on both sides that nothing but a trial will set the matter at rest. Perhaps the wisest plan would be to proclaim Tuesday, and then try the day fixed upon by Palmer3ton for the summer and autumn months.

Horse-owners are reminded that acceptances for the .summer meeting are to be sent in to the secretary (Mr J. R. McMillan), by 9 p.m. on Tuesday next, also entries will be received for the Trial Hurdles and Anniversary Stakes. The weights have been well adjusted by the Club's handicapper, Mr Henry, so that there is every probability of good acceptances. Th? Wellington Education Board has in opposition to a petition in f ivour of appointing Mr Kay as head teacher rigned by 75 per cent, of the parents of the children attending the school, and bix out of nine of the committee being in favour of it, appointed Mr Bennett head master. This appears to be an exercise of a right which will not increase the interest of the settlers in the school. T»vo enterprising Sydney merchants are entering npon an extensive tobacco venture in Fiji. They start operations this month, and intend giving tobacco culture an exhaustive trial. The American Consul has informed the Melbourne Age that American timbers are not suitable for wood paving, and directs attention to what will probably be a field for a great export industry. The Consul suggests that representatives be sent with a sufficient supply of blocks to lay down an experimental section in the main streets. The ' local authorities would probably pay for laying the blocks, which, it is understood, would be admitted duty free. The amount subscribed in London for the Tasmanian loan of £750,000 was £2,---400,000. Tenders at £97 18s received 4 per cent. A syndicate tendered for £1,---250,000 at that price. The loan averaged £98 10s. The following gentlemen have been elected directors of the Wellington Woollen Company :— Mr W. A. Fitzherbert, Hon. C. J. Johnston, Messrs W. H. P. Barber, A. E. Exley, A. E. Gibbes, A. Warburton, C. E. Zohrab. Among the Warrimoo's Sydney passengers were the representatives of some 30 cotton and knitting mills. Five or six manufacturers are expected over by the next steamer for the purpose of looking personally into the purchase of raw material, and otherwise pushing their interests. .'■':■' . The Rev. Dr Wallis, Bishop-designate of Wellington, and Mrs Wnilis, arrived in Wellington, on Thursday morn ng from Sydney. He will be the guest of His Excellency the Governor. The dairy produce shipped from Wei.liDgton by the Doric, which. sailed for London, consisted of 1140 casks of cheese, and 7998 packages of butter. The New Zealand Insurance Company has declared a dividend of 12$ per cent. and a bonus of Gd per share, besides making large provision otherwise. 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, &c, -Diarrhoea, Dysentery, Disease of. the Kidfaeys and Urinary Organs. In use at all hospitals and medical olinios ; 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.] The announcement made in another parof this paper that a sale of greater magnitude than ever yet attempted by Te Aro House is now being held should arrest the attention of everyone in this part of the Colony. Te Aro House has long held the premier position as the "Leading Family Drapery Warehouse," and further developments are now taking place to inaugurate the year 1895. Early in the year Mr Smith admits to a partnership in his business a commercial gentlemen who has long been associated with the London buying for Te Aro House. To thoroughly reduce and prepare the stock previous to the partnership stocktaking sweeping reductions will be made in all Departments, the stock must be reduced by £15,000, and this splendid Drapery Stocjj at Te Aro House will be offered to the public at most tempting prices. Heads of families, storekeepers, settlers, careful housewives, young and old, rich and poor, alike will save heaps of money by making their purchases at the Great Partnership Sale, now going on at Te Aro House, Wellington. Messrs Boss and Sandford, of the Boh Marchb, Pahnerston, are now showing their new spring and summer goods in all departments, ex s.s. Aorangi and lonic. The selection to choose from is without doubt one of the finest on this coast, while the values are superior to most houses, and equal to the very best obtainable in the colony. They invite inspection of their present season's show of general drapery, dress goods, mantles, bbuses and millinery. &c.,&c. Ross and Sapdlordr-A^vT. - , .?