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Manawatu Herald, 24 December 1895, Page 2

The farmers in the Mallee districts of Victoria have fallen on evil days, and dieaster stares them in the face. The drought has ruined the grain crops, and now cattle are dying in large numbers for want of water. An exodus has commenced at Gatchera, where many families have been driven from their homes; and have gone into camp oil the banks of the Murray fiiver. Cabinet is considering the best means of relieving the Hisiressed settlers.

Mass will be held on Xmas Day at Shan non at 8 a.m. and at Foxton at 11 a.m.

We thank the officers of the Department of Agriculture, Wellington, for an excellent designed Christmas card, conveying to us the season's compliments. In the same pleasant spirit we echo the compliments. The card besides some neat border work has as a chief incident a rural scene with sheep grazing on the edge of a bush with a snow-clad mountain in the distance,

Mr Vereker-Bindon, the School inspector under the Wanganui Education Board, obtained sick leave for three months or more some short time ago. His many friends will be glad to learn that he has so far recovered as to be able to get married. On the 11th of this month at the Bay of Islands Miss Kinsella became Mrs Bindon. May their union prove a happy one.

Pea-nuts crop very well in the gardens around town.

Our storekeepers, one and all, a^e to be complimented upon the manner their windows were decorated this past week.

The Palmerston Standard and the Wanganui Herald have been very severe upoil the Ministry since the Legislative Council appointments have been determined on. Is there any connection between cause and effect ? The last-named paper says of the recent postal appointment " What the Postmasler-General can have been thinking about to agree to such a flagrant case cf improper favoritism we cannot conceive."

We paid Mr D. Whibley's garden a visit yesterday and were much surprised at the very heavy crop of red currants he has, as the currant does not usually do well around the town. His raspberries and gooseberries in cropping qualities would be hard to beat.

The mosquitoes are getting just a little too inquisitive just now.

The " cablecrammer " is making merry at the expense of the Yankees, in that message suggesting "in the event of war special sieps should bo taken to prevent excursion steamers hampering the movements of British warships." This is a siy " dig " at the last attempt at an international sailing race.

The circus left early this morning. It may be worth mentioning that Mr George Coley, of this town, secured the conveying of the heavy .paraphernalia of the troupe from Feilding to here, and from here to Otaki, and from there to the Otaki railway station.

The big bullock killed by Messrs Walsh & Howan for Xmas was obtained from Mr F. Eobinson, and weighed over lOOOlba. The lambs were purchased from Mr Thynne.

Messrs Abraham and Williams will hold a large clearing sale of stock on the Carnarvon Estate early next month.

We hear of some local clips from the Carnarvon district having been sold at 8d and B£d.

Mr T. P. Williams lejft by train this morning for Auckland to visit a brother he has not seen for many years.

Tenders for leasing the four acres of land facing Russell-street must be sent in to Palmerston not later than Thursday.

In case some of the readers of the Herald should miss my advertisement on the ocher page, I wish to mention that as Xmas is so near-all requiring presents of fancy goods should pay m& a visit. I can assure them of a very large stock to choose from and every attention to view without being pressed to buy. Besides fancy goods I have tripod Japanese tables, workboxes, desks, and trays. In glassware, ornaments of the newest designs and prettiest colouring. Also handsomely bound and illustrated books just suitable for 'Xmas boxes. My address is Joe Tos, Main street Foxton.

Certainly the most effective medicine in the world is Sanders and Son's Eucalypti Extract. fCest its eminently powerful effect in Coughs, Colds, Influenza ; the relief instantaneous. In serious oases and accidents of all kinds, be they wounds, barns, soaldings, 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 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 nolonger, 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 WSllington. A% 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 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 matoh ; 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.