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Manawatu Standard, Volume IV, Issue 197, 17 July 1884, Page 3

Mr H. McNeil invites tenders for the purchase of a stack of hay handy to the Square, and containing about 10 or 12 tons. At Mr Stevens' meeting at Bulls, Colonel Gorton proposed, and Mr Begg seconded a vote of thanks and confidence m Mr Stevens,pledging»the)meeting to do its utmost to place him at the head of the poll on the 22nd. The motion was carried unanimously. Attention is directed to advertisement from Mr A. Paltridge appearing elsewhere. For Auckland City East, Sir George Grey has been, returned unopposed. • The Jane Douglas, will leave Foxton for Wellington on Saturday next at 4 p.m. From the Wood ville Examiner we note that Messrs Bently Bros, intend opening a branch of[their drapery and.clothing m Woodville this week on cash principles. For this purpose they have secured a lease of suitable buildings. The Victorian Treasurer proposes W increase the excise duty on spirits by 2s per gallon. At the Fexton nomination yesterday, the numbers held up were about as follows :— Wilson, 20 ; Izard, 25 ; Biowne, 8. The Australians won thematch against Leicester by nine wickets.