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Manawatu Herald, 23 April 1896, Page 2

We are sorry to report that the child of Benata Hekenui who was ill at Motuiti, and who was reported to have been suffering from diphtheria, has died at Otaki, but the doctor there declares the child only suffered from croup. The little one was about three years of age.

Just before mid-day a painful accident occurred to Mr Wm. Woods through a kick from a horse he was driving, whereby he received a compound fracture of the leg. He was taken to Mr Border's hotel and Dr. Lamb was soon on the spot. v

The census of the colony will not be correct. The enumerator or his sub, or his sub's sub, or some one else, forgot all about taking the census at the Wirokino mill.

After experience in the witness-box men get hardened, and the other day in reply to a question lawyers so love to put to witnesses " would not you be surprised to learn," the witness truly replied that he would not be surprised at anything. Nor are magistrates, lawyers, or the public.

In Tasmania the minimum sizes of apples in favour for shipment are 2£ inches and 2£ inches in diameter, of such varieties as Scarlet Nonpareil, Cleopatra, French Crab, Stunner Pippin, and Dutch Mignone.

At New Plymouth last week Thomas W. Twist charged with forgery was found by the jury to be in an unfit state to be sent to trial owing to Dr O'Carroll having arrived at the conclusion that he was insane. Whether permanent or not he could not at present say. Twist was ordered to be kept in custody until the pleasure of the Colonial Secretary was known.

Mr John Spelman notifies that besides the usual blaolcsmithing he is now prepared to undertake the manufacture and repair of vehicles.

The late English Ministry withdrew from King's College, London, an annual grant of £1,700 because the College Council refused to abolish denominational tests in the oase of its professors and lecturers. The Salisbury Government have determined to renew the grant.

The Otaki people are moving to get a a cottage hospital in their township. Just so, therefore the inhabitants of Levin are urging the erection of such an institution in their township. Where is poor old Shannon ? Surely such a chance for a meeting will not be missed, or do the residents put the possession of a railway station as a sufficient Bet-off for the hospital?

In a Government newspaper about a Government department the officials of which were duly appointed by the Ministry we read :— " I notice that since the Minister for Lands began to visit the office of the Advances to Settlers Board with his boots on, the Board has been doing some work. A good ahaking-up produces heal • thier conditions, just as 4 thunderstorm dears the atmosphere. Keep it up, Mr Minister for Lands !" Then tha Government are surprised at the statement that the Civil Seryioe independence is being destroyed.

During the hearing of a case the Chief Justice remarked that he did not underBtand that there was any rule to compel a driver to keep on any particular side of the road. This must not be confounded with there being no rule as to vehicles passing.

The N.Z. Times reports that the resignation of Mr A. Warburton of his position of managing direotor of that paper was accepted unanimously.

The Wellington morning Liberal paper publishes the following ' par,' believing its readers appreciate auch rubbish :— A Wellington man found his favourite dog in a state narrowly approaching choking the other day. The sportive canine had been chewing op a copy of the Christchurch Depress, which an "Ass." agent had thrown over the garden gate. On unwrap ping the paper it was found to contain a report of Sir Robert Stout's last speech against the Government. Even a dog couldn't swallow that 1

Mr T. Easton is about to build a new house on the Avenue for Mr Seabury.

The Manawatu Times says on Saturday last Mrs Cooper sent to our staff an aoceptable reminder of her daughter's marriage in the shape of a bottle of wine and some cake. Both were thoroughly appreciated. We hope the next wedding in the family will be celebrated in Foxton.

Somebody made a bad shot. The Advocate says that at Campbelltown where a yield of 80 bushels to the acre had been expected had only yielded 15 bushels to the acre when threshed.

The Eeturning Officer of the Manawatu County declared Mr Allan Strang duly elected a Councillor for the Awahou Riding. It will be renumbered that Mr Allan Strang was the Councillor who initiated the loan for metalling the Moatoa-road, and only resigned his seat in consequence of ill-health, and having to take a sea voyage. His brother Walter reigned in his stead. Now that Mr Allan has returned he again is fairly returned unopposed.

The next English and European mail per s.s. lonic due in London June 10th, 1896, via Rio de Janeiro will clo3e at the local office on Tuesday, the 28th day of April, at 3 p.m. Mr Grove, a direotor of the Dairy Union, told a meeting that advice was being taken as to whether the reclamation could be made from those who had left the Union, and by that advice, the Directors would be guided in regard to taking legal action. If it was found the Directors could not recover, the whole of the reclamation mosey would be returned.

To-morrow night at the Public Hall Mr J. G. Wilson will address his constituent i. At a meeting of the delegates to the Manawatu Bugby Union held at Feilding it was resolved that the Foxton Club be admitted to the Union as a senior club, and Bongotea and Eotinga be admitted aa juniors, and that all senior and junior matches be played on Saturdays, with the proviso that matches against the Bed Stars be played on Wednesdays. Certainly the most effective medioine in the world is Sanders and Son's Eucalypti Extract. Test its eminently powerful effect in Coughs, Colds, Influenza ; the re* lief instantaneous. In serious cases and accidents of all kinds, be they wounds, burns, 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, 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 thin approved article and ejeot 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. The comprehensive catalogue and fashion book issued by the D.1.C., Wellington, conveys some idea of the resources of that popular establishment, and renders the task of ordering by post, a pleasant one. ! Samples of the company's new dress materials, &c, will be forwarded with catalogue, post free, to any address. Under this system any of the parcels ad j vertised will be sent to any address in New I 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 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 159 9d, from Te Aro House, Wellington.