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Manawatu Standard, Volume IV, Issue 257, 26 September 1884, Page 3

Mr Remington, chemist, is about removing to Napier, chiefly on account of the climate being suitable to the health of himself and family, which they think Palmerston is not. He leaves with some considerable regret as from a business point of view, he has achieved greatersuccess than he anticipated when he established himself m Palmerston, Mr Remington is, Removing to a larger centre, m which, however, he has several influential friends. Hia acquaintances here will be at all times glad to hear of his prosperity m hi» new location, where he will have their and our best. wishes for his welfare. - . j X)f the;. 2 waiting for trail at the Auckland criminal sessions of the Supreme Court, fifteen are Maoris. .In response to a requisition the present mayor of Wellington, Mr G. Fisher, has decided to contest the seat at the next may oral. election. : " The Wesleyan clioir are steadily and successfully practising the sacred can* tatato be rendered on Wednesday next. The tea meeting will be held m the school room and the musicial portion of the entertainment m the church adjoining; The vocal part of the entertainment will be very attractive and should ■■ be largely attended. A perfect transformation scene is just now taking place m the Road Board Office thfe present chairman evidently believing ii»: the adage—" a place for everything and everything m its place," has caused certain necessaries to be supplied,' the office, beside' the seating for the accomudalion of the public and other alterations required for the dispatch of business, aihandsoinc upright ease, containing sliding, shelves for plans and, largo aiid small divided spaces for papers, books, etc., has been procured and will be a. great ceuveniencrto tho ßonid. The 8.8. Jane Douglas arrived at Fox-, ton at 1 p.m. to-day, and sails again at noon to-moirow. About thirty members of the- House and Council leave for Taranaki and Kawhia m the Hinemoa to-night. The Australian cricketers embarked m the steamship Mizapore for Melbourne yesterday. An advertiser wants to rent a farm near Longburn Junction. . j The Rev. Mr Bunn will preach on Sunday evening next on St.* Pauls Metaphysics or the " Invisible things of God^' made known by- the visible <works of creation. „. :.. ■■■. . .>. -,■. vi. ' The Auckland Foresters have built a hall at a cost of over £4000. W. S. Staite was Sued 5s at the Feilding R.M. Court for being drunk m the public street. ,r? . • The Makino Cheese and Butter Factory (says! 4he Star) has purchased a centrifugal cream separator. It is probable that the factory will be m full work iv about a fortnight. The iron steamship Manapori from the Bluff, arrived at Melbourne yesterday morning. . ' ■' ■ " f The ships Elizabeth Graham from the Bluff, June 17 ; Halcioue from Wellington, June 13, and Lanarkshire; from Lyttelton, June 21, arrived m London on Wednesday. ,