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Manawatu Herald, 18 January 1896, Page 2

Mr T'lynne who lost his seat on the Otaki Licensing Committee by absenop from the meetings owing to ill-health, has been appointed by the Governor a member of the same committee. It is ten months since the both Houses of Congress of the United States called upon Great Britain to consent to arbitration on the Venezuelan frontier question. The authorities in Downing Street paid little attention to these resolutions, but as Franco had oonsented to refer to arbitration the question between French Guiana and Braail, American sentiment was roused and thus the late trouble, which appears to have been satisfactorily disposed of. Don't overstock your poultry runs. It is a common belief in com« rural distriots that when hogi carry straw or stiuka in their mouths rain will soon follow. Mr Barney Barnato, the South African millionaire, addressing a meeting of shareholders interested in South Afrioan ventures, stated that the value of property in South Afrioa had depreciated to a very large extent during the last six months. He mentioned that the gold mine he represents yielded gold to the value of £1.730 0-10 ' in 1895. and paid nearly £1,000,000 in dividends. Cardinal Manning's biography, which is now published, shows that he was invited to stand as a candidate for the Papacy at the last election. Wood and stems should never be allowed to He about the orchard under any circumstances, a 9 they are the chief means and readiest harbor, possible for most of the noxious peats that have spread so much of late for want of cleanliness and precaution on the part of fruit growers. The finanoial reoord of Dr Barnardo's Homes for last year is remarkable. Thp income for the year reached the large total of £150,291 12s 9d, exceeding that for 1893 by no less than £16,237 13s Bd. The Mekong dispute with France has been settled. The word " calico " has a queer origin. Many centuries ago the first monarch of the province of Malabar gave to one of his chiefs, as a reward for distinguished services, his sword and all the land within the limit of which a cock crowing at a ■ certain temple could be heard. From thi* f circumstance the little town which grew up in the centre of this territory was called I Calicoda, or the " cock crowing." Afterwards it was called Calicut, and from thin place the first cotton goods were imported into England bearing the name of calico. Sir H°nry Norman, late Governor oi 1 Queensland," in an interview, stated tha. the principal town 9 of that colonj wer^ suffering from dissolute unemployed, and that there is a splendid field in Queensland for energetic immigrants. The Rev. Peter Mickenzie, formerly a working collier, but sine? 1858, a Wesleyan minister who as an evangelist and as a lecturer beoarae well-known throughout England died last November. He wa<= gif'ed with a strong sense of humour, and hid much natural eloquence. His service were constantly in demand as a preacher and as a lecturer. It is stated that by his popul irity and increasing efforts he raised more money for Wesleyan funds than any living individual. The Centenary fund of the London Missionary Society has now reached nearly £82,000. At Wailunaon Wednesday Messrs Gorton and Son hold a stock sale. We are sopy for this as the .firm will miss witnessing the races at Foxton. Next Friday Messrs Gorton and Son hold their Feilding stock sale. The Arawas at Rotorua hay» been discussing the propriety of offering themselves for service in the Transvaal. Many loyal speeches have been made. The next English and European Mail via Frisco, per Ruahmo, due March Oth, closes on Friday, 24th January, at. 3 p.m., will close at the local office on Wednesday, the 22nd day of January at 3 p.m. A contract for the enlargement and paint ing of the Police Station has been acc°pt-d. We understand Mr Jonson has the buil 'inj? and repairs, and Mr Jenks the painting and papering. The manager of the creamery informs us tha* he has not yet altered the hour of starting and possibly will sot.

Mr Edmund Osborne will have, in our next issue, an altered advertisement. The notice is one of much interest to debtors as | Mr Osborno gives up to the end of the month to settle outstanding accounts. Tenders are invited by tho Borough Council for metalling the Moutoa road. [ This is the contract thrown up by Mr Boyle The Red House is prepared to take orders for kapoc beds and pillows. A special meeting of the I? 'rough Council was held last night to determine the action about the Moutoa road contract. The farm of 10 acf es advertised by Mr Edmund Osborne, adjoining Mr Satherley's is for absolute salp and not merely to let as we inadvertently mentioned in our last issue. The property is well worth having. The Registrar of dogs for tho Borough informs us that he has already 60 dog 3 registered. Mr Rhodes, in his new advertisement over the leader, desires it to be known that he, as well as Mr Thynue, has sheep dip for style. This should be good news to the public as competition is the life of trade. Good pi ices were obtained by the clients of the N.Z.L. & M.A.C., Ld., at the wool sale yesterday. 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, scalding?, bruises, sprains, it is the Bafest remedy — no swellings — no inflammation. Like surprising effects produced in Group, Diphtheria, Bronchitis, Inflammation of the Lungs, Swellings, &0., 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 s^nt 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 paroels must be accompanied by cash for the amount, before the order can be executed at Te Aro House. Wellington. ADVERTISING BLOCKS of all descriptions made at the shortest notice by McKee & Gamble, New Zealand Press Agnncv, Custom House Quay, 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.