The Otaki Seat.

Manawatu Herald, 18 June 1896, Page 2

The Otaki Seat.

The Prohibitionists have decided to run one of their number as a.candidate for the Otaki seat. We much regret their decision as this will much complicate the voting. In one thtng our Prohibitionist friends have shown wisdom, viz., in the selection of a candidate, as no better man, from their point of view, could have beeu found that Mr V. C. Eansora, the Chairman of the Manawatu County Council. Mr Ransom has for years very ably presided over the Manawatu County, and has pleased all by his impartial administration, and he therefore gives promise of acting the same in a higher sphere. Such a choice cuts the ground of many objections to such a nomination away and it will much depend on Mr Ransom's political views, apart from Prohibition, and whether Mr Wilson again seeks re-election, as to what his chances of success are. It is however very refreshing to hear the name of one mentioned as a candidate who is entitled to the support at anyrate of his neighbours, and who, whatever his politics, can be trusted to act straightforwardly and to vote only for pure administration. As long as Mr Wilson will give his services to the public we shall support him, as we would hold it to be ungrateful to do otherwise after the time he has devoted to the district. We care more for trustworthy men than for any party view so Mr Ransom's nomiuation would be pleasing to us in default of Mr Wilson. And herein lies the difficulty, the splitting of the votes, and any splitting means Mr Wilson's safe return. There is no doubt that as far as the Govern ment can be of service to a candidate Mr Donald Fraser will have their support, and all the lesser Liberal lights south of the Manawatu that have been proclaiming their intention to stand count for nothing. Should Mr Wilson not seek re-elec-tion we think Mr Ransom would have a very large say in the fight, for though he holds Liberal views they are after those held by Sir Robert Stout more than those of the Premier and the spoils of the victors party.

Mr Rutherford is paying this town a visit. We hope, but hardly date hope, hia visit may have something to do with flax. We congratulate the ladies on the fact that the census has disclosed there are 40,000 more men than women in the colony. The river Wairoa, Nelson, hag the reputation of being one of the two brightest and purest rivers in the world. The precautionary measures adopted by the Queensland Government to check the tick plague are being attended with good results. The Government is sending Dr. Hunt, who has been investigating the dis* ease, to America, to consult specialists experienced in the treatment of the Texan disease which is alleged to be identical with the tick. A. distinct step forward. At Marlborough House in April the Princess of Wales and Princesses Victoria and Maud, by the electrophone, listened to popular selections at the leading London theatres, including the opera at Drury Lane. The Levin State Farm must demand some attention from our legislators. It is said that a man has been employed for a couple of years thereon who gets a remittance from Home, and on its arrival takes three weeks off duty to enable him to dispose of it to his satisfaction and then he returns to work (?) onoe more. Flax at £11 a ton in Nelson and at £8 10s here sounds a good deal out. Mr Rutherford, however, says the flax in Nelson is much finer, and the water being so clean and soft the flax is better washed. The Bill to abolish capital punishment has passed its second reading in the New South Wales Assembly. To-morrow evening an invitation dance will be held in the Moutoa Schoolhouse. Many in town have reoeived invitations. The small subscription will be devoted to the funds of the school. To-morrow afternoon the Fox ton State School breaks up for the midwinter holidays. Prior to doing so, Mr Thjnne, the Chairman of the School Committee will distribute prizes for the best passes in Inspector's examination in each Standard for boy and girl, and prizes also for good attendances. There is a rumour, and nothing mere at present, that the Bey. Mr Young, o? Palmerston, may possibly be appointed to this parochial distriot when the Bey. G. Aitkens' time is up. i Yesterday afternoon Bailiff GiUespie sold the goods seized from the Post Office Hotel and 16 tons of fibre at Bannookburn Mill. The sale-room was crowded, and the I bidding was spirited. The flax sold for £64 15s, to be removed off the land within 48 hours ; champagne, 36a per dozen ; English stout, pints, 8s per dozen ; kerosene realised within sixpence a tin of retail prices ; book debts fetched £2. The sale realised in all some £85. At the commencement of the sale the bailiff referred to the advertisement which appeared in our last issue by Mr Hawkins in whioh he warned the public of a claim he held under a bill-of-sale over Mr Mortansen's goods. The bailiff said the advertisement was of no consequence, as only he or his principals could be held liable for what was done that day, and he looked upon the notice as an attempt to damage the biddißg of tht »le.

Mr Dumbcll, the Audit Inspector, visited Foxton yesterday and inspected the Borough accounts, and after a very short visit certified to Iheir being correct. He was here only a day, and the yearly audit being a lengthy one, generally takes a couple of days, so that we can call this a record one, and shows how well the accounts have been posted by the Town Clerk. The secretary of the local Football Club has received word that the Palmerston team have every intention of coming to Foxton on Saturday next. The following team will represent Foxton :— Full-back, H. Lyall ; three-quarters, P. Robinson, B. Robinson, W. Mclntyre ; halves, B. Wallace, D. Gardner ; wings, A. Symons, B. Wallace ; forwards, A. Shadbolt, W. Liddell, F. Warner, J. Desmond, 0. Robinson, J. Webster, J. Lee. An interesting Nelson relic has been put up to auction in London, and knocked down at 20gs. It is the mahogany washstand used by Nelson on board ship, and presented by him to his private secretary, Mr Brown. It was on view at the Royal Naval Exhibition, 1891, and at the Nelson Memorial bazaar. What it is coming to. If one is too poor to pay for finishing his education all he need do, in the near future is to get sent to gaol as in accordance with recommendations of the recent English committee on prisons, the directors of convict prisons have decided that, with a view to raising the moral tone and relieving the monotony of convicts undergoing long sentences of penal servitude, lectures on scientific and interesting subjects shall be periodically given. News ha 3 been received from Rotorua that the Urewera Natives near Te Pounamu have temporarily stopped Turner's survey of a portion of the new road from Ruatahuna to Lake Waikaremoana, the pretext being that the road would destroy part of the Miro forest. The difficulty is expected to be settled by the officer-in-charge. Mr McElwain announces that having completed his studio he is now ready to take portrait!. The address is Mr Alf. Fraser's stationer's shop. Eirby and Basset were again before the Sydney Court on Tuesday. The original warrants produced by the police officers from Wellington were presented, and accused were remanded to Wellington. They will probably be despatched to that city by the first steamer leaving direct. A writ for libel has been served on the New Zealand Times Company at the instance of Richard Crabbe, temperance advocate, claiming £2000 for alleged libel in its issue of the 10th inst. A very small meeting of the Foxton School Committee was held to-day, only three members being present. It was decided to authorise Mr Thynne to obtain books for prizes. It was also resolved that the parents of children who have failed in the number of attendances required b* he Act, should be summoned. On Saturday at Palmer&ton Messrp A braham and Williami hold a sale of horses. Certainly the most effective medicine in the world is Sanders and Son's Eucalypti Extract. Test its eminently powerful effeot in Coughs, Colds, Influenza ; the relief instantaneous. In serious cases and aooidents of all kinds, be they wounds, burns, scaldings, 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 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 artioles of clothing or general drapery, by teason 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 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.