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Manawatu Standard, Volume IV, Issue 141, 14 May 1884, Page 3

A correspondent inquires about some mysterous undermining work that is on foot, the object of which is to supplant Mr Haultain, the present Glerk of the Court. We gave a hint about this some weeks ago, it will be remembered. A lost dog advertised m the Standard has been found at Bulls, the finder communicating with us by telegraph to-day. -This shows the efficacy of advertising m a newspaper with a wide circulation. A large number of additional names have been added to the testimonial to Constable Gillespie,among others that of Mr Pratt, J.P. i The Foresters have decided to retain j the services of their pieseut surgeon, but have also resolved to obtain for those brethren who wish it the professional attendance of Dr Mclntire. A child had a narrow escape of being run o/er yesterday evening by a buggy coming round the corner adjoining the Ready Money Store. The horse was fortunately only walking, but came near enough to touch the youngster's boot with one of its fore feet. Mr Snelson's sales of race privileges and properties takes place on Saturday, commencing at 2 p,m. Mr Lundon, Inspector of Customs, paid an official visit to Palmerstou yesterday. Mr G. G. FitzGerald, who has been editing the Wanganui Chronicle, has been offered and has accepted the editorship of the Wellington morning paper. Balmy sleep good digestion, rich blood, elastic step and cheerfulness m Hop Bitters. Head and believe.