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Manawatu Standard, Volume IV, Issue 176, 23 June 1884, Page 3

. Mr West invites tenders for alterations to Messrs Wbllerman aud Hutcheson's warehouse. ' . The Australian Eleven were defeated Iby the NortH of England team at Manchester on Friday by one wicket and 22 runs. . Drßuilerisoh a visit to Palraerston to-day; piobably with a view to contest the seat. ; The Rev. Mr Bunn preached an eloquent sermon at the Wepleyari Church yesterday morning, taking for his text the wofdsf ' 'l suppose to whom was forgiven: most." i •>■ ' . ~ We hear that so great was the demand for eggs last week, that the price advanced nearly 6d a dozen. . Thisj is. one good result pf an ejection contestt A young map, . from the country was "had" last week by being told and believing that electors were paid lulf-a crown in'registering their claims to vote. He found it would not wash with Mr Haultain. A candidate for municipal honours m No.j2tWard is .loud m his affirmations that a certain candidate for No. i Ward is, not legible,anc\ further, that if he himself is returned lib will undertake to have the finuncical ' affairs ', of the Borough placed on a sound footing, No ~ wonder the -intelligent ratepaj'ers laugh when this candidate seeks their supppri, The Wellington Post appeared m an enlarged fovui on Saturday. The cleath is announced of the widow of Missionary Taylor of Wanganui, aged 82. : - : ■■ ■ ■■ •■ . We commend the careful perusal of' the letter from Mr G-. M. Snelson appearing elsewhere to all our readers at the' present political juncture. ' ■ > Sir Julius Vbgel has been asked to stand for ABhburton, Stanmore,' New Plymouth; Wellington, Ohristchurch North, besides about half a dozen other-; places, What on earth are all these electorates romancing about ? Surely an . epid'eiriic of lunacy is sweeping over the country. 1 ' A general meeting of the members of the Manawatu Oiub will be held oh Wednesday evening, at 8 o'clock, to elect members.

We learn with regret that Pastor Gaustad intends shortly leaving Pahnerston and settling m Halcombe. . He will be much missed by many m these districts who have sought his medical skill m cases of energency, nnd who have found him a true friend and discreet adviser. The new Cathlic Church m Feilding will soon be completed. We understand on perfectly reliable authority that the writs for the general election will be issued next week. There is therefore no time for claimants to registration to lose. A half-yearly summoned meeting of the Foresters' Court will be hold to-inor-morrow evening. The Feilding Variety Company are announced to appear m the Forestere' Hall next Wednesday. A circular which is being distributed by a candidate for No. 2 Ward m the Borough elections is causing considerable mirth. Copies are addressed thus, "Mr Ebenezer Snob, Esq." Several of the envelopes are on view m different parts of the town, and are 1 being preserved as a literary curiosity, illustrating the benefits of free education among the masses. We are positively assured that no quicklime was thrown at Amos Burr's demonstration m the Hall. But perhaps now that the suggestion has been made, some evil-minded persous may carry it out. The heights of the Ruahine mountains looked beautiful yesterday m their winter covering of snow. We have decided not to publish certain correspondence anent the recent entertainment m aid of All Saints. Doing "bo might provoke a controversy that could not possibly be productive of any good and might engender ill-feel-The Canadian Government loan of five millions sterling, bearing interest at; the rate of 3£ per. cent per annum, has been successfully floated m London. From the Star we learn that upwards of 200 persons, resident m Halcombe ttnd Feeding, had their names placed on the electoral roll, during last week. The Auckland Blue Ribbon ladies are establishing a Home for fallen women. General Mclvor has offered to carry out an Australian Expedition to New jjuii&a; but the, Victorian Premier declines his proposals . . We understand there are between three and four hundred names now on the various requisitions to MrMacarthur to stand for Manawatu. ! The Members, are now leaviug Wellingtonfor their seyeraMiomes. j We hear that r Amos Burr intends again facing the music, but the audience will be select, as they will only be admitted' by ticket. As there will thus be no fun, there will probably be no audience, like the clown m the circus, when there was 1 "■ no more whiskey there were no more fitp. A.B.' never seems to know when- he has had enough notoriety. .•> <■• -;;■'■ \ Mr Fenton of the Royal has lately received a number of self-manufacturing, gas lamps patented.! iu Australia, and has successfully tried their power. Thje light is very much -like 'ordinary gas an<i quite throws the kerosene lamps into th" shade. The burner used is similar to that fixed on gas tubes. " . '' . The smoke of two survey camps was visibleyestefday m the' Ranges. wJ Mr Snfelson had ffvery good sale Ton Saturday, tho attendance being large and .> bidding brisk; i' -^ i A-ii ; Thedirect steamer lonic left Plymouth , on Thursday for Auckland, Wellington \ , and Lytteltoii. - '■ ■ ■ i'