Manawatu Herald. THURSDAY, AUG. 11, 1898.

Manawatu Herald, 11 August 1898, Page 2

Manawatu Herald. THURSDAY, AUG. 11, 1898.

The other day we noticed that the end of the roof of the Bowing Club's boatshed had fallen down, placing the boats in much danger. The matter has apparently been overlooked by the club authorities, but immediate action is needed and the boats should be at once removed from the perilous position. Miss Sisley has been offered the position of relieving teacher, and we understand she is likely to accept it. Mr Jt\ Hennessy has a couple of cows just calved for sale: It will be remembered that the Rev. W. C. "Woodward and Mr E. H. Taylor, G.C.T., were appointed Grand Lodge lecturers, one for the North Island and one for the South Island. Mr Taylor unfortunately has broken down in health, his voice having completely left him, so that he h compelled to retire to his home at the Thames. It is expected that he will not be able to take up his duties for some considerable time as this is not the first occasion he has been troubled with his voice, and that some one wil have to be appointed in his stead. The Rev. W. C. Woodward is thus left by himself and he is now working the South Island. Possibly the matter of appointing another lecturer may affect a local resident.

The Rev. W. Woollass and Mr T. Westwood have lately completed a tour of the' Foxton Circuit, giving an illustrated story with lantern views. They have been to Shannon and Moutoa and have been well received in both places. The story, was the same as given at Foxton, " A sister's sacrifice." The lantern worked well at the two exhibitions. On the receipt of another set of slides these gentlemen purpose making another trip round on behalf of the Circuit. On Tuesday afternoon the Financial Statement was made to the House by the -Colonial Treasurer, the Right Hon. Mr Seddon. There is said to be a danger of a Spanish revolution, the Carlists having made great purchases of war munitions in England. The Dresden Piano Co.'s sale at Whyte's Hotel sample rooms is proving a great success. Quite a number of orders have been booked, and fresh supplies arrived to-day. A very fine Broadwood & Son's piano, ninety-five guineas, has been disposed of. Mr H. J. Fraser, the Dresden Piano Co.'s expert tuner, who is at present on a business visit to Foxton, intimates that orders for tuning addressed to Whyte's Hotel will receive his prompt and careful attention. Mr Fraser brings with him a high-class reputation, which is strengthened by his connection with the well-known Dresden Co.