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Manawatu Herald, 8 January 1903, Page 2

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on the Mauranga, rnear the town of Granada, in Nicaragua, and that ot Izaled,\ in Salvador, are belching fire and lata, and causing great havoc. Tickets for the Luncheon to Mr. John Stevens are selling* well, and there is every prospect of a large number being present. It is to be hoped that tha ladies will make a point of being present. New Zealand appears to have gained a name for its administration. Fiji expressing anxiety to be governed by her, and now the settlers in Norfolk island would rather be under her control than under the Australian Commonwealth. The State of Arkansas has by law ■-prohibited the sale of cigarettes to any person, young or old. Even .the free gift of~ a cigarette *is prohibited. For any violation of this Act the penalty is not less than roo ,or more than £i,ooo. There was a very large attendance on Tuesday at Messrs Abraham and Williams clearing sa|e at the Oroua Downs. All lines v/ere sold and met with keen competition. The lunch was excellent and there appeared to be plenty of liquor about. ’ The Palmerston contingent had to leave by coach before the sale was concluded. of the Evening Post we have received the compliments of the season and three fine photographs of the inside of the linotype and stereotype departments, as well as the twodeck Foster-Web machine room. The growth of the Evening Post is clearly demonstrated by these views. We wish our contemporary continued prosperity. As the time for the Summer race meeting approaches the demand for loose boxes get very numerous. The Wgular stable accommodation is already fully engaged, and Mr Whyte, the Secretary would be glad to hear from anyone who has any such accommodation to let. The entries for this popular race;meeting increase year by ;gar, and our business men should do 1,11 they can to supply the stabling that