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Mr Kenny, S.M., exonerates Inspeotflr Emerson from all the charges laid against him, and Mr Beetham, S.M., finds the charges against Detective Henderson to be without foundation. The Wellington Magistrate remarked the other day that there appeared to be a wave of disorder passing over the city. All places are subject to such periods, and we witnessed the same locally some months ago. It ia like the influenza. We have received from the publishers the Christmas number of the Otago Witntxs, and can honestly recommend it to our readers as the best Colonial Christmas Annual that we have yet seen. There are 36 pageß of. letter press, all of which are profusely illustrated, and comprise both Colonial and European views. Among the stories contained in this, number, one by Fabian Bell entitled, " A Bid for a Husband," is illustrated with views of the West Coast scenery, such as Pembroke Peak in Milford Sound, Preservation Inlet, the Bowen Falls, &c. Amongst the other views there are two which are sure to be admired, " Tne Sisters " and " The Children's Friend," being the bead of a grand Newfoundland dog. There are 93 illustrations, and thus too mauy to give (he titles of. The printing is excellent and the paper of the bea';, and therefore this Christmas number takes the premier place. We should advise our readers to secure a copy of a Colonial paper which would do great credit to any Home establishment. * An Oamara resident, who has been en a trip south and north of Oamaru, informs the North Otago Times that feed for stock is scarce in the Bouth, and sheep are selling cheap. A line of out of-condition sheep failed to reach a reserve of Bd. The wet and cold weather is responsible for the scarcity of feed. The crops, however, look well. North of Oamaru, and more especially towards Christohuroh, the crops are wretchedly poor, and the grass has been burnt off. Sunday shopping is a notorious evil among the lower classes of Liverpool. The gigantic character of the evil may be judged from the fact that a census taken in . 1894 showed that 3741 shops were open for business on a Sunday between the hours of ten and one o'clock. For the third time the O3westry Poor Law Guardians have appointed Mrs Price •■ relieving officer for unit Union >

the e 1 ver-gehial and popular steward of jkhe s.s. Kennedy, Mr "Teddy" Rodman, has determined not to be behind in the matter of decorations for the festive season, and the appearance of the saloon of that boat on her trip to this port yesterday was indeed a transformation , being decorated throughout in a most artistic style. Between each panel of the saloon were hung numerous pictures of a bright nature, and also drapings were called into requisition. In the saloon are also to be seen several figures, the most conspicuous being those of " Father Christmas " and " Cinderella,*' the latter in the act of trying on her shoe. Bound each panel the pictures were enclosed by paper dowers, representing a large variety) and made by himself. The appearance of the saloon was indeed a pretty one, shewing great taste, and what only could be expected from a practised hand. Mr Budman has been connected with the steamer in his capacity as steward for a period of 15 to 16 years, and it has always been his custom of making some' special effort at this particular time. During the past six days the Town Clerk has received over £130 for rates. Messrs Walsh and Howan have taken fifteen lambs from Mr Thynne's farm for their Christmas orders. This is the largest demand the firm has ever had at this season, and gives an insight into the trade they have secured. The meat will be shown to-night at seven o'clock. < We thank Mr Vincent, the Secretary of the Ashurst-Pohangina Hack Racing Club for a complimentary ticket to their race meeting on Wednesday next. From the staff of the Feilding Star we have received seasonable greetings on a particularly neatly got-up card. In return we desire to convey our best wishes for their Christmas and coming New Year. Mrs. P. Ouerin has but a few prime geese left. They can be obtained from her on application at a reasonable price. Yesterday morning Mr Hillary had the misfortune to lose his draught horse from the attacks of the bot fly. The animal swam the river on the previous evening and died shortly afterwards. Daring the last few days the country south of Otaki has had a large fall of rain. The Manawatc Hebald will not be published on Saturday, Christmas Day. Particulars of Church Services for Christmas Day and Sunday appear elsewhere. We draw the attention of our readers to the notice concerning the holidays arranged for the Post and Telegraph Office. It 13 stated that the Greek Government will be unable to give further effective assistance to the Thessalian refugees. These number at least 150,000, and are for the most part homeless, without food, and with only such clothing as they brought from their homesteads. The Greek Refugee's Coommittee is therefore making a strenuous effort to appeal to the people of the British Empire and to continental nations for liberal supplies in the form of money, blankets and clothing. / The New York correspondent of the London Standard telegraphs :— The first view through the great telescope has discovered the ideas of the Paris astronomers regarding the moon. The details were shown with great clearness. The craters, crevises, and other surface characteristics were Been as they were never seen before; but there was no sign of water, or vegetable life, or atmosphere. The river-like lines in the Meudon photographs are not explained, but the moon remains the same dead, calcined woild it was previously thought to be. The Cuban insurgents hacked to pieces the aide-de-camp of General Blanes, who was sent to them as a peace envoy. The Standard says.'— lt is pleasing to note that the Awahuri Dairy Company have two English orders to execute, one for Liverpool, and one for Newcastle on the Tyne, for butter at the satisf.ctary price of nine-pence per lb., f.0.b., Wellington. Heavy rains have injured the wheat crop in the Argentine Republic. The quantity available for export is not likely to exceed 8000 tons. The leaders of the rebellion in the Philippine Islands against the Spanish authorities have been allowed to emigrate to Hongkong. [ The stormiest session of Parliament has | come to an end, and a good job too. We have to thank the staff of the Wairarapa Standard for their kjndly greeting, and reciprocate the compliment by wishing them a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We acknowledge the receipt from Messrs Abraham and Williams of their calender of stook sales for the coming year. The merits of the late School Board contest in London, which ended in a victory for the Progressives, are hardly understood in the colony: Non-sectarian religious instruction has hitherto been given in the London Board schools. A vigorous effort was attempted at the late election by the High Church party to capture the schools in the interests of Saoredotalism; The Progressive party resisted this att?mpt and have ca-ried the day. The result is that religious instruction will be continued as heretofore. The Trades* Union Council passed a resolution advocating " secular tetohing," but the discussion proved that this was done, not from any real objec ion to non-sectarian religioun instruction, but out of protest against the attempt to introduce sacredotal teaching. i

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Manawatu Herald, 23 December 1897, Page 2

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Untitled Manawatu Herald, 23 December 1897, Page 2

Untitled Manawatu Herald, 23 December 1897, Page 2

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