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Manawatu Standard, Volume XI, Issue 1684, 14 April 1886, Page 4

A man named Anthony Francis, was found dead at the roar of the Opera House m Wellington, last Sunday morning. The cau3o of death wan the bursting of a bloodvessel. By cable this afternoon we learn that the hostile attitude of Greece is causing Turkey serious alarm, and she is appealing to the European Powers for their support. The hull of rtie Wque South Miilon has been sold for £12. The V.R.C has decided to double the added mon«y for the Melbourne Cup and Miuihyrnong Plate. The Wanganui Telephone Exchange has now 72 subscribers. Patrick Doridv, of the Wanganu. Gold Prospecting Company, has com- 1 mnnicatwl by, wire with Mr Filiher from Kihikih'i, stating that he has some good news to commupicato, particulars of which -'he will forward by letter. It is notified by advertisement that the private bar of the Commercial will be kept open during the winter mouths, commencing this evening. Coffee as prepared and served m the Paris Cafes will always bs ready . . We were shewn to day a giant pnrnpkiii grown by Mr Thaeker, Foxton Line. Its circumference measured sft 4 inches, aud its weight is 951». Such a monster vegetable of this class few liav« Be -n before. It is almost worth exhibiting. Captain Ischerwood is to take possession or the Club Hotel to-day or tomorrow, and is determined to regain for hat erstwhile popular hostelry its reputation as of yore . Mr F. Palmer continues to progress satisfactorily, though ),t will be some time before he can be allowed to leavu the house. ... Messrs Beckett, Hammond, and Dick's noxt stock sale at the Club Sale Yards. Marton, will take place on Fri. day. . .. „ _.;£;;; Messrs Whibley Bros, of Ashurst, it}timate that trespassers on their property will be prosecuted.

The church people of Ashurst propose giving a series of monthly popular enter tainmeuts to commence about the 2nd week m May, the proceeds to bo given to defray the expenses m re-roofing the church, etc. The roof was damaged by fire, and the residents decided to put on auother roof with a higher pitch. The interior is matchlined to the" top, and tho bjjlfry that was presented by Palmerston is mounted on top, The belfry was formerly on All Saints Church, Pahnerstpn, and was sent to Ashurst by the Rev Lloyd Keating. Mr Perkifis informs us that he occasionally sees Mr Malcolm m Sydney. He is a great swell, bell-topper hat, dress coat, white' vest, etc. etc. We wonder if he ever thinks o? AultfLang Syne, m Marton, Sandon, Makituv and other parts of the district which once ho honoured with his, £ny and frolicsome presence; Some, pf ppl« at Makino would like to have an interview with Mr Malcolm. Th«y wouldn't mind if the time was limited, they could sny and do a good deal m a short time, if ho would only come over and announce his arrival beforehand. But his enterprise and genius have more senpn across the water, where he has alr-ady failed to the tune of some thousands.