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Manawatu Standard, Volume XI, Issue 1690, 21 April 1886, Page 4

We learn that the jury in the JenssenPerkins ease, who were locked up all night; were refused blankets and refreshments, and must have Had a rather unpleasant night of it. That is one way to bring them to their senses; dertainly. The Wellington papers did not arrive by the train this morning, though the mails came through. They are probably lying at Foxton. We stated a few days aco that with the rapid expansion of our town and country circulation, additional mounted runacrs would soon be required. We did not intend increasing their numbsr until spring set in, but in order to deliver an early as possible over the at present very extensive area, two more mounted runners have now been put on, and we expect another will have to be added after the Easter holidays. The cost of distribution is of coarse increased ma terially, but our readers get the benefit of an corresponding earlier delivery, which they doubtless fully appreciate. Advertisers too freely admit that go where they will they meet the Standard runner, and pee the paper at tho houses of the settlers. We have much pleasure in stating that so far considerable improvement is manifested in Mr Purcell's coudition. There is a sign of returning vitality in his lower extremities, and a strong hope is felt that ' the worst results of the accident will soon wear off.— Foxton paper. . . A large case of plate glass for Mr Leary's new shop is now in the goods shed. - . ' The young man Brodie who was hurt by a trap accident on Sunday morning is nearly all right again. We were to-day glad to see Mr F. Palmer out and about. He is still very feeble after his recent severe and dangerous illness. The noon train was to-day oyer halt an hour late in reaching Palmerston. William Haydn Flood, formerly a resident in Napier, and well-known in Palmerston, has been brought up to answer a charge of failing to provide for his wife and family. The case was tried ex pa,rte, deiendant being ordered to pay £2 per week, and find two sureties' in £20 each for the fulfilment of/ the order, failing which to be imprisoned for two months with hard labor.— papier Telegraph. We are sorry to learn that the Glee Party have withdrawn their support from the concert which takes place this evening. We have not learnt what circumstance has caused the withdrawal. Two advertisements from the Bond Board are unavoidably held over till our next issue. The entertainment will commence this evening at 8 o'clock sharp, and the doors will open at 7.30. Admission to front Eeats will be 2s and back seats Is. Messrs Snelson and Co will sell on Saturday, men's clothing, blankets, furniture, etc. Sale at 2 p.nr. An owner is wanted for a found mare with saddle on. The Borough is inviting tenders for lighting and maintaining the lamps.