Manawatu Herald. THURSDAY, SEPT. 19, 1895.

Manawatu Herald, 19 September 1895, Page 2

Manawatu Herald. THURSDAY, SEPT. 19, 1895.

No reminder is necessary of the important meeting to-morrow night at the Maaonic Hall to consider whether it is ad visaable to approach the Government for a bonus to the flax industry. A good 'attendance, and by organisation, much can be done to achieve a successful result. Mr A. Fraser opens in Main-street on Saturday next with a full stock of the best stationery and books, &c, in the premises lately occupied by Mr A. Jonson, cabinetmaker. Messrs Gorton and Son hold their Awahuri sale to-morrow. Messrs Abraham & Williams' horse sale will take place at Palmerston on Saturday, 21st inst. In its obituary notice of the late Mr Andrew Young the Post says he was one of the best known men in the Wellington distriot, and: at the same time one of the most popular. He did muoh to advance the interests of the city, and his death will be generally regretted. He was large-hearted, generous to a fault, a true friend to many, and one whose death is a distinct loss to the community. The wool sales in Sydney opened strongly with an advance of 15 per cent, above the opening rates of last year. For some classes of wool the rise is as much as from 2d to 3d per lb since the beginning of the year. .Dean Hovell, who has been suffering from influenza for the last few days, became very ill in the Napier Cathedral on Sunday morning. When the service was about half concluded, he fell fainting across the altar, and was unable to officiate further during the day.

Mr J. 0. Hayward was in town to-day ! with his sire Ascot. The son of Kelpie is in perfect condition, and looking the pio* tare of health. A great many took the opportunity of seeing the sire of the chain* pion steeplechaser, Norton, and other good horses such as Monte Carlo, Goodwood, Po'nsettia, besides numbers of bthers. He is a magnificently proportioned horse, and stands 16 J hands high. It is his intention to keep the horse at the Oroua Downs station and not to travel, and he has secured first-class quarters for the convenience of breeders, who may rely on their mares receiving the best cai'e find attention Mr Hay ward informed us that Norton's dam is again on a visit to Ascot at Oroua Downs, besides numbers of other well-known Wares; "f he Duke of Argyle's marriage with Miss Ina Erskine M'Neil was a quiet affair, owing to the recent death of Sir Colin Campbell, second son of the Duko. The bridegroom is 72 years of age, and the britie is Janies Goi'ddrii a gvAndson of the fairiods "Cihiri&fr 1 ' Gordon, died on a pallet of straw in the rear of a liquor store, Los Angelos, where he had been employed as a saloon porter. Lord Sholto Doug 1 as, son of the Marquis of Queensberry, who married a variety actress named Mooney in San Francisco, will soon proceed to Australia with his wife by the advice of his father to avoid the inces sant comment of the Californian Press Lady Sholto Douglas' pedigree has been investigated and she is pronounced decent enough to enter the Queensberry circle. Mrs Moss, a young married woman living in a quiet part of Euhuca East, was found on the morning of August 22 in a fainting condition, and bleeding at the breast from a bullet wound. She said she had been attacked by a Hindoo hawker, who chased her into her bedroom and attempted to assau t her. She resisted, and the Hindoo, finding that he could not accomplish his purpose, drew a revolver and shot her under the left breast. Mrs Moss has since confessed that she herself did the shooting, and that there Was no Hindoo. She says : — " I felt very sad, and went into the bed-room. I took the revolver out of the pocket at the head of the bed, inserted an unused cartridge, pulled my clothes open, and fired." Her husband had left her that morning without kissing her as usual. Mr John J. Corry, manager for Messrs Holmes & Co., merchants, was married to Miss Alice M. Nathan, eldest daughter of Mr Anthony Nathan, Terrace End, Palmerston North, at the residence of the bride's parents on Monday. The marriage was celebrated by the Eev. Mr Thomson. Miss N. Nathan, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and Mr Fuller, of Wellington, groomsman. Amongst the presents were a set of carvers from the Wellington Telephene Exchange, and an afternoon tea set from the Napier Telephone Exchange. Coolgardie has now a population of 12,^ 200, and is shortly to be electrically lighted. J The ciimate, however, has proved fatal to j many, 320 men under 30 years of age having been buried in Coolgardie cemetery in three years. 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— ho sweiliriga— no inflam- j mation. Like surprising effects produced j in Croup, Diphtheria, Bronchitis, Inflammation of the Lungs, Swellings, &c. 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.] A specially organised department has been established to deal with country orders. Patterns of any materials in stock will be fonvarded to any address pO3t fiee. Country Residents are invited to write for prices, or any information regarding goods wanted. It is confidently asserted that nowhere can such a wide selection, or such sterling value be obtained, as at Te Arc House, Wellington. — AdVT. Particular attention has been paid this year to ihe requirements of country custo j rners, and the result ia to be seen in the ! immense and varied stook of caliooes, shirtings, flannels, flannellettes, strong wearing dress materials, men's and boys' clothing, &c. The choice in each department is almost unlimited, as may be imagined, when ii is stated that of flannel* ette alone, over 50,000 yards have this season been imported at Te Aro House, Wei' lington. One of the sights of Wellington, at any time is undoubtedly the magnificent establishment known as Te Aro House, and now that every department within its walls is filled to overflowing, with a bewildering variety of the season's novelties in millinery, mantles, dresses, etc., it ia more than ever a pleasure and profit to visit the wholesale family drapery warehouse, Te Aro House. __