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Manawatu Herald, 28 November 1895, Page 2

" The large demand for properties by English capitalists who are anxious to invest their money in mining, and who are now providing funds for opening up some of the older mines in which operations have been suspended for a considerable time past, will be the means of expanding the quartz-mining industry and giving such an impetus to mining generally as has not been felt since the early days of the Tnames and Reefton fields." This is an extract from the Minister of Mines' Report to Parliament. Landowners appear to be the only " Social Pests " left, money being scarce. English capitalists are welcomed ! The Governor, in a communication to the Secretary of State, writes " as far as the sea-birds are concerned, the albatross and penguins are at present very plentiful, but a systematic destruction of the latter for oil, such as is said to be taking place at the Macquaries, would soon wipe them out altogether ! Most spiders have eight eyes, although some species have only six. It is a fact not generally known, and therefore may be useful if you are passing that way, that sailors who are oft" ihe southern coast of South America, and are in want otavater, make for the mouth of the Amazon, where they can procure fresh water 200 miles from th« coast. The volume poured out by the river is so great and so strong that it sweeps back the -ocean itself.. We are not all vegetarians here, but most like to know how their neighbour's gardens are getting along as they know, well enough, how their own are doing. We may report then that both Mr Stansell and Mr Andrew have some cauliflowers ready to cut. Rather too early. The Government have gazetted the same old £1,750 bonus for a new flax machine. Great is hope. The cable-man arrives at some wonderfully interesting items as witness the following •— " It is reported that a diver went down in the waters of the Bosphorus. and found the corpses of 50 of the Turkish students standing in an erect position with lead tied to their feet." If he had told us what the diver went down for it would have been better. If these unfortunate men had lead keels to their boots what other position did anyone expect they would assume ? Did the diver go clown to settle the question ? Some old growler objects to mention being made of the adornment of our wives and daughters and sweethearts. Poor old curmudgeon. It is one of woman s pleasures to look nice, and the men-folk like to see them do so. It will be a poor time when women exhibit no taste m the adorir ment of their fair selves, and it is most unlikely that it ever will. The Chinese are asking for a small loan, something like £350,000, though m "taels it is called a million. In our advertising columns it will be seen that a sale of work will be held in the Public Hall, and that there will be some side shows and refreshments, and everything else that will tend to make the day pass pleasantly as well as the money from the pocket of the visitor into the pockets of the stall-holders ? What more could one wish for ? The object of the bazaar is a good one, to try and raise the small balance still owing on the Primitive Methodist Church. I

The license from some part of "Wellington to Newtown will be transferred however much the unfortunate inhabitants may object. The Brewers have decided, ami thai is all that is needed. In the Post the other day this little paragraph appeared :-" The tender of Mr Robert Spurwav builder, has been accepted by Mr J. ODea, architect, for the erection of a new hotel ftt the comer of Biddiford and Donald McLean streets. We Understand the price is between £l f 2oo and '£l,3oo. We notice the West Coast Mail, published at Otald, ill an article ou the LevinGreatford Bail way states "We refrain at present from expressing an opinion as to whether the line should or should not be constructed, pr ef erring to await the report of the iuvestibation of the expert. Our contemporary has evidently failed to grasp the position and thus Wisely abstains fi'om expressing any opinion, but of what use will it be to express an opinion after tne expert has decided ? The Manawatu Times says :— lt is understood that the position of manager of manager of the Bank of New Zealand at Palmerston North has been conferred upon Mr C. H. Maclean, who has recently been relieving Mr J. G. Scott." We are very pleased to hear of the confirmation of MiMcLean's appointment. The Palmerston people are to be congratulated, as Mr Maclean was a nlost popular banker during the many years he was in charge of the Foxton agency. As some speculators would say— What price Levin State Farm orchard now? Kentish fruit growers are not sending apples to London on account of the low prices ( Thimbles made of lava are extensively used in Naples. We have to thank the Government Printer for the Statutes passed last session. The Harpers have paid Mr Dv Maurier (the author of "Trilby") £10,000 fora new novel. Messrs Hansom and Hammond were appointed, at yesterday's meeting of tho Manawatu County Council, to the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board. Yesterday the Mukaka River Board met and decided to dissolve the Board. The necessary notice appears to-day. It was very cold the last two nights, and no wonder, as heavy snow lies on the ranges below Levin. Mr Hansom was again elected Chairman of the Manawatu County Council yesterday. Mr Cowles has succeeded in winning the handicap match in the Tennis Club. Much interest is being taken in the lady's match which is not yet completed, there being the final set to play. Mr George Fisher beat Mr C. M. Luke by 324 votes at the Mayoi'al "election yesterday. Mr W. T. Wood beat Mr G. M. Snelson at Palmerston by 221 votes. Mr Wales defeated Mr S. H. Fish by 851 votes for Dunedin. The Government Printing Office will probably have finished the publication of Itamdrd before Parliament meets again ; that is to say if they keep the present pace up. We have just received No; 34 up to the 18th October. Certainly the most effective medicine in the world is Sanders and Son's Eucalypti Extraot. Test its eminently powerful effect in Coughs; Colds, Influenza ; the relief instantaneous; In serious cases and addidents df all hinds) be they tVotinds, burns, scaldings, bruises, sprains, it ii 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.] One of the drawbacks of country life, at least to the small settler, is undoubtedly the increased price he has to pay for any articles of clothing or general drapery, by reason of the 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 inaugurated 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 imagined, 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 example. Take for instance No. 7 parcel, which contains 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.