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Manawatu Standard, Volume XI, Issue 1648, 2 March 1886, Page 4

Captain Parn ell won tho first prize of ■ £10 m match No 1 at the Kifle Astoria tion ineeting. Says the Chronicle " Very soon now the railway connection between Tyburn (sic) and Otaki will be complete, and trains will then fun right through from Wutiguuui to Otaki." la this a new name that h.\s been bestowed upon.. Longburn? We certainly prefer the ' latter. All the men injured m the Manapouri disaster are doing well,' but are not out of danger. At the inquest on the body of Mr Laker a verdict of died through inhaling acid was returned. The manufacture of the gold, silver, and bronze medals for the New ZeaUud Exhibition is now commenced There aro to be five gold medals, 257 silver ones, and 36 bronze. The design of all will be tlie same. ■ r . \ : - ■ i I Two drunkß were dealt with at the police court yestrdaj',. and. for beiug illegally on premises the accused was dismissed with a caution, being his first offence. We have made room for an from the Agricultural Gazette dealing with the quesliou of the present position aud prospects of fanners m connection with the existing depression. It will be found worthy of perußal aud careful consideration. r "\ Several race' horses came through by train from Wanganui to-day. MrGr. Miller has a four roomed house to let, furnished or unfurnished, with daiiy and outhouses. We need scarcely remind our readers that tomorrow is the day of the race meeting, which is expected to be a ; complete success m all veßpecta. VVe trust the weathor will prove favourable, as the attendane will probauly be very numerous. P. R. Jackson and Go's sale'Vt SV Hillstreet Yards Wanganui will take place to morrow. Tenders for formation in'Bafke-atrse't close ou Thursday. ' ( Tenders for the erection of a six roomed residence close at noon da Friday. Specifications &c, at Mr Larcomb's : office. •■; i There will be a plain and fancy "dress ball at the Theatre Royal to-morrow evening. .^ Thn ordinary fortnightly Meeting of the A. 0. V. Court Manaw&tu, will be held this evenings v The regular meeting of the Loyal Manawatu Lodge, 1.0.0.P. M;(J. will be : held m the Lodge-room,' on Thursday' evening, March 4 at 7.30.The final rehearsal of the Choral Society will be held this evening,.^nBank Chambers, when a' full 'attendance is specially requested . . .