Manawatu Herald. THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 1906. OURSELVES.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 3700, 9 August 1906, Page 2

Manawatu Herald. THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 1906. OURSELVES.

Concerning ourselves, the Levin “Farmer” devotes a leading article, as follows: —“Air J. K. Hornblow has purchased the plant and buildings of the Manawatu Herald, published at Foxton, and we prophesy speedy life in the dry bones of that journal. We have known Mr Hornblow since he was a lad at school, and he was as popular among his schoolmates as he is to-day among all who know him. He loved the smell of printer’s ink and got into the office of the “ Wairarapa Standard,” where he graduated from a runner to compositor and reporter, and when the paper was open for sale he purchased it and improved the plant and general appearance of the paper. He has ever been honest, straightforward, and energetic in all his intercourse with men, and Foxton people can rest assured that a good man ns settling amongst them, who we feel sure will ,do his utmost to advance the town and district. We hope he will be loyally supported •financially. This will enable the new proprietor of the Herald to place Foxton where it ought to be in the eyes of the public. For years we have contended that Foxton has a good future. As a seaport it should be of good service to the sister townships of Palmerston, Shannon and Levin, and we look forward to the time when the main trunk line of railway will bring the town and port of Foxton in touch with the mighty stream of traffic that will flow north and south. The seaport will drain a vast area of country trade when it is linked by that line. Industries will be established. The flax industry is already ol considerable dimensions ; the machinery for the rope works, costing £16,000, is ready for erection ; and there is a prospect of a paper mill being established. Foxton is one of the oldest towns on this coast, but the development of the country at the back and the growth of new townships, assisted by railway communication, has had a weakening effect upon its progress. We ■move in cycles, and with Foxton the direction is now upward. We shall strive to cement good feeling between our own town and Foxton. Her port, when the road between becomes a credit to the local bodies concerned, will be used for much 'of our commercial traffic, and we shall be drawn close together socially. We wish Mr Hornblow success in his venture. He will do his best to lift Foxton onward, and those who are desirous of attaining to higher things will give him cheery greetings and that substantial encouragement which will be as grease upon the wheels of progress. ”

The Horowhenua reps, are to be entertained at the Mauawatu Hotel at dinner after the game on Saturday next. The Foxton Rifle Club meet at Gray’s Post Office hotel to-night to transact important business.

Tenders are called for the erection ol a residence for Mr L. Wilson. They close on Wednesday next with Mr J. A. Nash, and plans can be inspected at the Coy’s store.

Amongst the novel fancy dresses worn at the Ball last evening was one representing the Manawatu Herald. It was one of Tuesday’s issues printed in gold, and mads up into dress form which gained much admiration.

There is at present a “show” epidemic in Foxton. On Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights the Public Hal! is engaged, while their is talk of a Maori display on the Thursday.

A sacred concert is to be held by “The Light of the World” Coy. on Sunday night at the Public Hall. They are receiving complimentary press notices elsewhere, and should be rewarded with a bumper house. In all likelihood, the Senior Competition Banner presented by Mrs H. Austin will be on view at the Sub-Union Ball on Wednesday next. We understand the design is unique, and is being manufactured by Mr P. Robert, the Palmerston North exponent. A meeting of the Foxton Athletic Club Committee is called at the Manawatu Hotel this evening, when every member should attend, for business includes the drawing up of the November programme.

The unexpected invariably happens, and so it is that the s.s. Putiki was got off the South Spit in the early hours of this morning, whereas the s.s. Moa is still hard and fast just inside the mouth of the river. The Putiki left for Wellington to undergo repairs.

We regret to have to record that the popular Racing Club secretary (Mr Angus Keith) is at present under the care of Dr Hosking, of Mastertou. We trust that he may speedily regain his good health. We have it on good authority that Messrs Watchoru, Stiles & Co. are determined to clear the balance of odd lines previous to the termination of their great partnership sale. Only nine more days before it terminates. As our readers will note in front of leader, August rSth is the last day of the great epoch giving bargains.

Improvements to the Family Hotel are to be carried out in an extensive style, including much bar improvement, several new accommodation rooms, and washhouse, etc. The plans are now being surveyed. by interested builders, and the work should be under way at any moment. Judging by the many replies and numerous enquiries for invitations from both afar and near, there is no doubt but that the Subunion Ball will be a great success. The Sub-Union are sparing no pains or expense to make it such, and they are sure to be rewarded by having to cater for a most sociable party. It has been arranged that supper shall be served in a marquee, the music is to be supplied as only Mr A. F. McMinn can supply it, while the general decorating, is in the hands of a hard working committee. Mr dark Perreau is the caterer. Much interest is being taken in the event by the ladies, and it is said some pretty dresses arc beingmanufactured for the occasion. Numerous visitors are expected from Sandon, Levin, Palmerston, and elsewhere.

At the Magistrate’s Court, Blenheim, Frank Campbell was charged with being the owner of a bull dog which was found at large on 28th July last, the said animal being ferocious. Defendant said he had tied up the dog in his yard, and someone must have left his gate open, and the dog broke his chain. Constable Bird deposed he had been down at tlje railway station on .Saturday afternoon, when he saw defendant’s dog haying mortal combat with a dog belonging to Mr Wakelin and anonymous small clog. The dog was a dangerous one. His Worship said there was no excuse for defendant, and this was his second offence. He would order the dog to be destroyed. On Campbell’s promise to take the dog away Irora the district, the Magistrate agreed to hold over the order for a month to allow Campbell to lore him, somewhere out of Blenheim in the meantime.