The inclement weather preveiling on Saturday last prevented the children attending All tfaint'H Church Schools enjoying themselves as was intended m the open air. However, a large number rolled up and the vestry affording shelter, games of various kinds were indulged m and the good things provided of which there was an abundance were heartily partaken of hy all. Mr Larcomb is engaged drawingpTans--for the Custom House, A uckland, tenders for competitive designs having heeiicalled for. The successful architect will receive a bonus of £100. The Woodvillo coach had a very narrow escape from being precipitated into the river from the Gorge Road ou Thursday morning last. A timber junker wns passing and taking the inside o<f the road which at that particular pn*t was shelving towards the bank. Th» weight of the junker came on the conrfc and it appeared as if touching it wonhT send the vehicle over. Having #ofl clear the driver said he thought it wouW have gone.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume IX, Issue 115, 20 April 1885, Page 3
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