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Manawatu Times, Volume III, Issue 19, 22 December 1877, Page 2

Mr G. M. Snelson's Christmas sale takes place to-day, commencing at 1.30 p.m. „ The sale of stock &c., at the Farm of G. N. Wood, Motoa will take place on Monday next. We regret very much to learn that Dr. Skerman met with an accident while on his return journey from Napier. This was so serious as the breaking of his collar bone, and we believe arose from the stumbling of his horse. We have not ascertained the particulars. It is the intention of some of the Sanson residents to arrange a picnic for New Years day, to be held at the Manawatu Gorge. In order to make the affair a great success, and give a good welcome to our visitors, those here who have any idea of taking their families out on that day might easily make out their plans so as to fit in with those of our visitors, and thus be able to spend a merry day together. In the last Gazette are contained the traffic returns for the four weeks ending 17th November. On the Foxton-Manawatu section the returns compare with the corresponding month of last year as follow: — Passengers 1066 ; corresponding month 1,090; good's 1,374 tons, corresponding month 542 tons; live stock No. 23, corresponding month nil : Total receipts £764 9s 9d, corresponding month £589 13s ; Wharf dues £100 9s 7d, corresponding month £72 9s 8d: Total revenue £864 19s 4d, corresponding month £662 2s 8d. This shews an increase in the total revenue of £202 16s 8d. In sawn timber there is an increase of 341 tons. We may add that a very general satisfaction appears to be felt at the transit operations of this section under its present management. The Boroughs of Palmerston and Masterton seem to be keeping place with each other in enterprise. The local Council propose borrowing to the extent of £10,000 to effect Borough improvements, and on Tuesday night last a public meeting was held in Masterton to endorse the proposal of the Council to negotiate a loan of £8,000 which is to be applied as follows : — For street- widening £1,000: for forming, metalling and extending streets and constructing culverts £4,000 : for constructing foot paths and widening bridges £1,000 : for Corporation buildings £1,000 : for a temporary water supply and assisting the Fire Brigade £1,000. The local journal very sensibly comments upon there being no provision made for drainage and it certainly does seem a most extraordinary omission, for of all the duties of a Municipal Corporation those relating to sanitary provisions are the most important. Our readers will notice an advertisement in this issue intimating that the annual Art Union will be held at Sandon on the 27th. This is a free institution, at least to the local public, and possesses the special attraction of a good tea. It is the custom of Mr Tompkins to give such an entertainment to his customers instead of the old fashioned Christmas boxes. There is always a good muster and plenty of fun as an unlimited number of junveniles are admitted. Those of the Palmerston people who have the means of transit would be well repaid for visiting Sandon on the above date. At this time of year such a trip will be very enjoyable as there is a fine country spread out to view, covered with crops that would for quality gladden the heart of any farmer. The town is well worthy of a visit from all who have not seen it. Sandon is making rapid strides and will ere long become one of our most important West Coast towns. The business places at the present time are two general stores, one hotel, two blacksmiths' shops, one wheelright's, one baker's, one butcher's, two shoemakers', two builders', besides brickyards and flour mills. We must not forget the two banks which are a sign of financial health, also the two churches, Anglican and Wesleyan. The new flour mill is a fine building and will be capable of meeting the requirements of the district for many years. The promoters may take credit to themselves for the energy brought to bear in the erection of this useful edifice. We learn that a large new hotel is about to be erected right opposite the present one, which has been long and ably conducted by the proprietor, Mr Oakely, who stands very high in public estimation for his civility, and attention to both man and beast visiting his establishment. The Press Agency's telegram dated the 19th inst. states: — The trial of Hans Thompson for murder occupied the Supreme Court, Napier, on Monday and Tuesday, until past midnight each day. At a quarter, past 12 last night the jury brought in a verdict of "not guilty." They were only twenty minutes considering. The Court was densely packed. There were demonstrations of applause, but they were quickly suppressed. The Chief Justice remarked that he could not understand

such demonstrations in a court of justice. This result, was, we believe, pretty generally anticipated, owing to the evidence not being of a sufficiently direct nature to secure a conviction. The verdict of acquittal has however not washed the prisoner quite white enough to make this community open its arms to receive him back again. It is to be hoped he will go further afield and leave us to try and forget the abominable crime that his presence would keep m mind. We are pleased to notice that Mr E. E. Metard has just received a very superior stock of watches, clocks, jewellery, musical boxes, &c., &c., per Hurunui, from London. The above are really a first-class selection of goods, and well worthy of inspection by those desirous of making Christmas presents. Holiday News.— Christmas is coming, and those premises lately occupied by Messrs E. & W. H. Brightwell have been reopened with a fresh stock of general goods, so that the inhabitants of Terrace End in particular, and the public at large, can purchase their clothing, drapery, boots and shoes, groceries, and fancy goods for presents, cheaper than at any other house in town. It may, also, be stated that boots and shoes are made and repaired on the premises at low rates. — (Advt.) Jaundiced Views. The bilious and dyspeptic subject takes "jaundiced views" of everything, always looks at the worst side. He is despondent, gloomy, full of forebodings, in short, a most wretched individual. Let him take heart of grace. There is a certain remedy for his depression, for his gastric tortures, for all the ills that a disordered stomach and liver inflict. Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Abomatic Schnapps, taken thrice a day, will make a different man of him in a month.