Manawatu Herald. TUESDAY, NOV. 5, 1895.

Manawatu Herald, 5 November 1895, Page 2

Manawatu Herald. TUESDAY, NOV. 5, 1895.

The Brough and Boucicault's farce " The Pickpocket " was given at the Opera House Wellington, on Thursday night. It appeared to amuse the Government House party, bnt it was not worthy of the powers of the company. They appeared in a far better, light in " Rebellious Susan." "What is Party?" queried Sir Robert Stont the other night in the House. " Party remind- d him of a remark made in one of Stevenson's works, to the effect that man is not made to live on bread alone but also by catch words, and this could be made applicable to the Government." The : large -'cargo steamers the Indramayo and the Aotra arrived alongside the Queen's Wharf on Friday morning. In one of the shop windows on Lambton Quay, Wellington, may be seen two hatters (not mad), but working hard at the shaping and making of felt hat 3. AIL the Ministers, with the exception of the Minister for Labour, look upon the Labour Bills as a huge nuisance, to be got rid of at al costs. This is Sir Robert Stout's kindly opinion. All that the Government has been able to do is to utter the parrot cry "A Free Breakfast Table " and towards accomplishing it had only taken two pence per pound off tea — so said a prominent member of the Middle Party. The interesting arbitration case, Kebbell v. Jillett was concluded on Saday. It has certainly dragged itself out to an expensive length. Sausage skins remain sausage skins under whatever brand they may be encased. In the Wellington wharf sheds barrels and barrels ape stored ag » Amerjpan hM oaj}, j

The Mayor announces that Monday will be observed as a holiday in commemoration of the Prince of Wales' Birthday. fo-da? We pttbilsh a programme of the Football Sports to be held on the 19th instant. A glance will show at once that a pleasant day's sport has been provided, and though the prizes are not large they still ftl'e Worth haviug, and there will also be the fun of the thing. To-day the performers in the cantata "Under the Palms" left for Shannon, wb.ere thi« pretty pietie is to be given tonight. We are sorry to have to record the death of the fourth daughter of Mr S. Howan, Esther, who after a short illness expind on Sunday morning; The funeral takes place this afternoon . To show what can be done by the stevedores ftt Wellington wd are enabled to mention that dn Friday last Mr Gannaway Stovved 2,800 bales of wool on one of the large cargo steamer*, the " Aotea." Good work ! Mr W. B. Wi'son's chestnut colt " Wallace " won the Victoria Derby on Saturday lastt The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company propose to increase the prior lien debenture siock by £400,000, to redeem the liabilities of the* Land Association and provide a fund. Signs of the times. An M.H.B. left Wellington the other morning with a bad black eye. He had probably sat upon it. The next English and European mail via San Francisco will close at the lob&i office on Wednesday, the 27th day of Ndvemher, at 3 p.m. We understand that there is ft likelihood of the remainder of the Carnarvon Estate being sold to only one purchaser This is how the Govei'nroent comply with the request of the people. 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 instantaneousi In serious cases and accidents of all ktncls, be they wounds, burns, sqaldings, bi'uises, sprains, it is the safest remedy — no swellings— no inflammation. Like surprising effects produced in Croup, Diphtheria, Bronchitis, Inflammation of the Lungs, Swellings, *c, Diarrhrett, Dysentfcl'y, Disease of the Kidneys and Urinary Organ*. 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.] One of the drawbacks of country lite, at least to the small settler, is undoubtedly the increased price he has to pay for any articles of clothing or peneral drapery, by reason of iho, extra charges for freight or carriage. This drawback need exist no longer, for extra charges are done away with under the new parcel system which has been iuaugurated at Te Aro House, Wellington. Under this system any of the parcels advertised will be sent to any address in New Zealand, post free, the prices charged being exactly the same as those at which the goods are sold over the counter in Wellington. As may be imagiued, however, this liberal offer is only extended to cash customers, and all orders for advertised parcels must be accompanied by cash for the amount, before the order can be executed at Te Aro House, Wellington. In illustration of the system we will give an examp'e. Take for instance No. 7 parcel, which con'ains 7 yards of double width stylish fancy check tweed ; 2 dozen buttons and silk and twist to match ; 2 yards of body lining and 4 yards of skirt* lining. This complete parcel will be sent, post free, to any address on receipt of 15s 9d, from Te Aro House, Wellington.