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Manawatu Times, Volume III, Issue 79, 13 July 1878, Page 2

Although there have been a tolerably good share of public meetings of late, it would appear that we have not as yet seen the last of them, for during the coming week three are to be holden which are of considerable importance to the respective,' districts m which they will take place. The first is to be held this evening, at the Watoi Schoolhouse, and has been convened by the Warden of the Ward to consider the question of separation from the Manawatu into a new Highway Board. / The second meeting has been called m the interests of settlers on the'Fitzherberton side of the river, m order that some pressure may be brought so as to have some passable roads., constructed m that district.' There can* be i no doubt that, no matter at whose' door the' blame may be, iba residents of Kfcsherb'Brt have good reason to oomplaiti, their 1 wants; and necessities having been systematically and studiously ignored, and wnile other fortunate localities have; had, 'their wants) ad-* ministered to, it has been persistently left out m the cold. At the same time we are given tc understand that the matter has been taken m hand by the authorities, the Government has been communicated with, and pending the reception of the reply, nothing more can be done. The third meeting to which we have alluded, is of the residents of Stoney Creek, respecting matters particularly affecting that part of the County. We are pleased to see that it will hot beheld until; next Thursday evening, so that plenty of time has been allowed to make the matt or known amongst, those interested; and it is to be hoped that J as exception was taken to the meeting held at the same place recently, all those concerned will make an eifort to be present. As the notifications of all three meetings appear m our advertising' columns,-^ "r^fer' pur/ readers thereto for further particulars. Our readers will' not have forgotten' the I dark mystery of the Woqdville Murder, and the singular circumstances -surrounding the tragic end of G-eorge Ollandt. During the past week a few facts -have been placed before us, which may go a long way m not only throwing some light upon the object: of the murder, but, if true, will go to prove that another victim has fallen by the hand of the assassin. Further twe are not at liberty to mention at present, suffice it to Bay that steps are being- taken to prove or clear away the grave suspicions entertained that a resident of this district, who has been missing since the date of the crime, has shared the fate of the murdered man Ollandt. ,■•..; Messrs Knorpp and J. T.tStewavfc;ithe gentlemen instructed by the Government to report upon the country north of Waikanae, returned from their trip oh Thursday. The weather had been something terrific from the outset of their journey, notwithstanding jwliich they travelled over a deal of ground^ and picked up valuable information and data : to guide them m their report. We /understand that to-day they again start off on. a similar errand, taking however, a different direotion. Of course the result will not be known ;until their report: ;is m the hands of the Government, ; but we believe we are warranted m saying that the country so far travelled over, is most favorable for the construction of the line. „ -.. In our last issue we referred to the pro-' bable visit of the* Hbnj the Native -Minister to Palmerßton,Jt>ut that astute gentleman — no doubt catching scent of what was m store for him on his arrival — changed his mind at the last moment, andtook passage by sea from" ■■■— -Wanganui. As, however, that fact had not been communicated to' the body corporate, on the arrival of the train ;we'noticed"» on tlie platform, his Worship the Mayor and a goodly muster of the .City % Eathers, while a distinguished member of the Bar was seen m the distance putting on steam m order to interview the illustrious visitor. Instead, howevefj.of the Native Minister, they had to rest satisfied with an audience of a Native Member,in : the '"pWsbn of the Hon> Wi Tako Ngatata, M.L.0., who, with a sable companion, was returning to Waikanae from the great Waitara torero. A most interesting conversation ensued as to the proceedings and result of the late Native meeting, between the passengers and a prominent member of the Council, and we are since at a loss which to admire most — the purity of the Maori's English, or the ease with which the dialogue was carried on by his interrogator m the Native language. There is a celebrated Maori Chief, who does not live a hundred miles^frbmcßtilmer^ ston, but whose name it is not necessary we should " re-.Pete." , Although- .passionately-' •devoted to billiards as a pastime, he is by no means a scientific player, and >the^result is tliat he is frequently made the victim of I misplaced confidence. On Thursday evening he was having a contest, and- a$ jhis opponent was 48 to his 37, taking ,m the prospect at a glance, he begged 6f ' a on-looker lo "take, his next shot"- as he wanted to go to the bar. The request was complied with, and the new player not only passed the high score, but game was called before the cue was laid down. Never dreaming of such a contingency, and supposing " all to be lost," the wily Maori forgot to go back, and no doubt has been ever since ohucklirig at the manner m which he had " let m" tife unsophisticated stranger. Verily the march of civilisation is great, and its effocts upon the the Noble Savage truly astonishing ! Wo have received a letter from Awahuri, signed " Diogenes," severely criticising Mr Halcombo's candidature for the representation of the County, and although we are aware that it is usual to insert such communications, even when written under ..a norn de plume, we would prefer that tlie writors of letters upon the coming contest would give us permission to publish their proper names. We trust "Diogenes " will forgive us for failing to publish his letter ; give us the required permission, and believe that our only reason for adopting the above course, is a desire' to deal fairly and-impar^ tially with every candidate who may come f Ornrard. '• A:'■■'-• - : '■■'-•' r - ! i"* . ;>i ;- v;..;^ ■:;■::.;<;

A numerouslj-Bigncd petition was sometime ainco forwtwded to the Minister of Justice, praying for the release of the young girl Mary Williams, who was sentenced at the Supremo Court, Wellington, to be kept m a reformatory for three yearsj for a larceny committed &t Mr Loudon's, Foxton. We are glad to see that the prayer of the petition has been granted, and tho young girl restored to her friends. Her mother is almost incapacitated from attending to the family, and she expresses her intention to supply that parent's place m the household, and prove to her friends that their confidence m her has not been misplaced. A football match will: be played -this afternoon between sides chosen from the Square and Terrace End of the town. : /Xhefollowing are the names of the players on the respective Bides — Square — Turner, . Oallanan, King, P. Warburton, Pirani, Cottani, Dundas, Simpson, Crawford, Goleman, Dimond, L'lmmbrtal, and others. Terrace End— Charles, Mitford, Nathan, J. Nathan, Deard, Locke, Gillespie, G-oodisson, Marsh, Staite, Tyerman, Mountford, and others. Those who are to take part m the match are requested to be on the ground at two sharp. ' We are requested to; direct- the*; attention, of our readers^ -to- the notification that' a Service of Song will be given m the Primitive Methodist Church, .Foxtpn, >qn Monday next. We understand that Mr Somers' Sol-fa Class has been practising r a number of Sankey : and Mpody's .best pieces for the ;pe- . casion, and we -hope to -sec a full house, particularly as the .object 'for which; the entertainment is to be given is a most laudable one, namely, the reduotion of the debt on the, church.' • i We would" direct the attention of builders and painters to the advertisement calling for tenders for the alteration of the building lately purchased by the Bank of New Zealand m Palmerston. .' ; A muddy bbainJs the-usual concomitant of a disordered stomach. Life's caves are quite enough for the great thinking organ to' bear without being plagued by the demons begotten of indigestion, constipation, and kindred ailments. But , don't imagine you can drive away -these plagues by purgation. The one thing needful is an alterative $iat wffl restore, the regular action of the internal machinery without irritating or weakeningifr; ■ TZdoipho Wdiis's Sohib- ; DAM Aeomatio Sohkap^s, will t dp this.— Advt. ! '"" ■ -■•''•'(.•'/■ s .-:'.' ! ' l y'> ;'""■;■' '"'- ;: