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Manawatu Times, Volume III, Issue 93, 31 August 1878, Page 2

Keserbihg to the "West Coast line, Mr Macandrkw abated that before any definite steps were taken m the matter of construction, the Government would cause a further and more thorough investigation of the country to be made, with the view of being m a posit ion to select the best route. We are pleased to hear of the determination, and we trust that when the expert is being selected, a gentlemen will be chosen who will not only be possessed of sufficient professional experience to be entrusted with the work, but also will be entirely without any predilection or bias for any particular route. ' In making these remarks we do not m the slightest degree wish to reflect upon either the skill or impartiality of Mr Knobpp. Nothing is farther from our intention. Still it must be recollected that that gentleman was accompanied upon both trips by Mr tf.' T. Stewart, the District Engineer. 3 ' It is vain to say that Mr Stew ast would be. so far removed above ordinary as not to be swayed by self interest, and notwithstanding however much he might struggle against the feeling, it is utterly impospible he could act justly or fairly m the matfcor. Ifc is well known that : he Is the owner of property m the immediate vicinity of Foxton, and as he would be largely interested m securing the line to that place, there is a possibility of his influence, being- brought to bear with that end-. We .do not say that Mr Knobff has shaped'tbe concluding portion of his report from ■'' that reason, but, Buspiuiousminded persons would be led to think that such waß the fact. If a Palmersfcori official, and one possessed of both the influence of Mr Stewakt, and his private interest m the matter, were appointed to accompany the next surveyor, the Foxton people would consider— and justly so— the step a most unfair one. Let the two routes stand upon their merits, and the final survey be made by. a thorough impartial person, independently of all wire-pulling and log-rolling, and Palmerston iB quite willing to abide by the result. „?_.. .■ ; .

Persons ambitious for municipal honors will have ample opportunity of gratifying tieir desire, inasmuch as there are to be no bss than four vacancies m the Palmerston lorough Council within the next couple of veeks. One seat has been rendered vacant ly the forfeiture of office by Councillor Qwen, who has left the district ; aud the yther three are to be vacated by the retirement of Councillors Walton, Coleman, and terguaon. We have not, bo far, heard of any candidate coining forward m; the place of Councillor' Owen; but as the three other Councillors are eligible for re-election, it is. more than probable they will be returned unopposed. The day of election has been fixed for Thursday week, but nominations must be m the hands of the Returning Officer, Mr Keeling, on next Wednesday. The laborer is worthy of his hire ; and a good man is not dear even if a long price be paid for his services. Mr Henry Anderson has guided the destinies of the " Evening Post" for the past three years, and under his able management it has more than doubled itself — run up from 2000 to 5000. It is reported that its fortunate proprietors have been netting £1000 clear profit per year upon every thousand of circulation. With increased prosperity, m a great measure due to the ability of the editor, one should have.imagined he would have reaped some little benefit from this wonderful draught of fishes; but he commenced at £400 per year, and at £400 was he found when shrewd ftfr Gardiner offered him £520 on the " Chronicle," and a share m the profits. The offer was accepted, and too late Messrs Blundell discovered their; mistake ; that an advance of £150 per year was of jjo. avail ; and that by their parsimony they had not only lost a valuable servant, but raised up a dangerous opponent. The horror which the Natives have of a visit from his Satanic Majesty is well known, and resulted m a most laughable occurrence which took place a few days ago. An unfortunate man named Henry Moore had met with injuries from falling on a stake-fence, which had split his upper lip and divided his nasal organ with geometrical precision. j Dr. Johnson, of Feilding, attended the sufferer, and after having shaved off his moustache, sewed up the wound, placing a strip of black court-plaister parallel with the mouth across the upper lip, with an upright strip running up the nose. The patient was then put to bed m Roe's Hotel, but after he had fallen into a sleep the wound burst, and a quantity of blood was smeared over his face. Close to midnight a Maori, named Rangitoto, who is attached] to the survey party of Mr Frank Owen, retired to the same apartment for the night. All went well until the Native had divested himself of every article of clothing save his shirt, but as he was about to blow out the light, the injured man sat bolt upright m the bed and gaaed at the visitor. With a yell and bound which brought him to the door, Rangitoto ne'er stopped to don his 1 unwhisperables, but rushing downstairs, bounded into the bar, his eyeballs starting from their sockets, and seeking shelter m the lee of the first one he met. ALnoit pale with terror, he could only answer to the astonished spectators, " Taipo no good ! Taipo no good !" So great was his horror that he preferred remaining m a costume almost equal to that of Adam before the fall, rather than return for his nether garments, and when those were brought to him he made tracks from the scene of his fright without waiting for his hat. It may be added that the unconscious cause of the disturbance was himself not a little exercised at the appearanoe and antics of the Native. A meeting for the purpose of organising m Palmerston a Literary and Debating Society was held m the Town Hall on Tuesday evening last. After some remarks from the chairman, Mr R. Leary, a motion was passed " That this meeting resolve into a Literary Society." Rules, by-laws, and standing orders were then adopted} after which the meeting proceeded to the election of officers. The election of president and committee was postponed to the sth prox., and the officers appointed were—Vice-presi-dents, Messrs Staite and R. Leary ; Secretary, Mr Lockie ; Treasurer, Mr Pirani. The business for the next meeting was then arranged, after which the proceedings terminated. The election for the vacancy m the Council for the Horowhenua Eiding took place, on Thursday, and resulted m a keenly contested struggle. There but two candidates, Dr. Hewson and Mr. John Davis, and fortune declared m favor of the former, who who wou by a neck, the voting being :-— Hewson, 14 ; Davis, 13. Mr Parkes, of Fitaherbert, had a narrow I escape from serious injury on Wednesday afternoon. While riding along the Square 1 at Palmerston, his horse became startled lat something and took to flight. Anticipating that he should be thrown, with great presence of mind Mr Parkes flung himself from the saddle to the ground, landing — or rather diving— into a large pool of water. Although the step, of course, had its disagreeable results, it no doubt prevented any broken bones, for the horse, free of control, dashed along at a furious rate before his maddened course could be cheeked. We have received the first number of the "Manawatu Herald," and its appearance reflects great credit upon its printers, while its columns are bristling with information on County matters. We notice that the proprietors return then* heavty thanks to the Foxtonians for the support accorded, while Wellington, which certainly has contributed the bulk of advertising favors, is not mentioned. In its leading article the " Herald " says : — " The politicg of the ' Manawatu Herald ' will be Liberal ; and so long as the present Government continues the line of policy it has enunciated during the present Session, we . will accord to it a general and hoarfcy support." We wish our young contemporary all success, and if the venture is, as • the proprietors assert, purely a private enterprise, we hope the support they will receive will leave them no reason to regret the step they have taken. It may be recollected that at a recent meeting of the Borough Council a resolution was carried that Mr James Beattie, of i Feilding, be appointed to adjust the accounts between the various ridings on the basis already arranged between the Councillors, and. to prepare a book for each Councillor, ihow- | ing the financial position of his riding. We noticed on Thursday that Mr Beat tie and Councillor Macarthur passed through to Fnxton, no doubt bent upon the fulfilment of that mission. . We have been informed by Mr Dalrymple that a most numerously-signed memorial by the Stoney. Creek settlers was forwarded to the Minister for Public Works, praying for. ' the erection of a passenger platform at the crossing of the Napier road. It mny be remembered that we stated-^---when we heard that Mr Gillion had severed his connection with the " New Zealander," and the name of his successor was sueh 1 a profound seorot— our impression that the chair was being kept warm for the Hon. Mr Ballance. " Coming events rast their shadows before." It is said m Wellington that all the proofs of the leading articles of the " New Zealander " have to be submitted to the Colonial Treasurer .previous to the paper going to press.

The Feilding FootbaH. Club visit Wanganui to-day, where they play a match, the men of Corporation having' carried the war into the enemy's camp. A capital team has been selected, and Mr Sherwill has been elected to the command, The following are the names and positions of the Feilding team:— Captain, Sherwill; Full-backs, Caverill and Sampson ; Half-backs, SautidersonandPybus; Quarter- backs, 15. Jackson and Roe ; Forwards, Edge, Pirani, Wheeler, Lethbridge, Powell, Booth, Horneman, and Knyvett. If the weather be only propitious, a tough contest may be expected, and it is to be hoped our men will return crowned with victory. With commendable foresight and generosity ;they hare prevailed upon Dr. Johnston to accompany the team to minister to the injuries of its ! opponents. To-day will be the last occasion upon which business will be transacted m the I building oooupied by the Bank of New Zealand sinco the opening of a branch m Palmerston. From Monday operations will be carried on m the new premises, on the south side of the Square, lately purchased from Mr Liddell. The building has undergone extensive alterations, and now contains conveniences for the manager to be met with m no other branch between Wanganui and Wellington, ' I>ay by day Palmerston- reaches some stage of progression by which local industry obviates the necessity of importing* some article. The 7 latest phase .is m the manufacture of colonial ovens, an industry which Messrs. WooleooVarid Hoskings have lately added to their trade. They have just com-, •-pleted, to-theorder-of-Mr-Keeling, a larger sized oven, which' for strength and neatness* of finish is far before the Wellington manufactured article. It is all of the best wrought iron, even to the shelves, the top and bottom being quarter inch plates, while the sides are little less ; its breadth is two feet eight inches by a depth of one foot seven inches, and a height of eighteen inches. Contrary to the usual practice, the door has been made to open m the centre, with hinges on each side, this course having been adopted m order to save space, as from the size of the oven the door would have a largo sweep were it m one piece. It is fitted with j'two patent ventilators, one m each door, and with every hinge- and brace shining like polished steel, it appears a perfect specimen of finished workmanship. . Mr Macalister, the Government Auditor has been through the district' examining the accounts of the various bodies. We understand, that he expressed himself highly pleased at the correct manner m which the accounts of the Manawatu Highways Board have been kept, and certified to their correctness up to the 31st of March lasti" The adjourned meeting of' the Manawatu Highways Board was held yesterday^ when the newly-appointed* Engineer, Mr Haines, . I presented a most voluminous and exhaustive report, embodying some most interest* ing information regarding the various works being carried on under the Board. , On account, of an extra press of advertising' favors, we are compelled to bold the report over until next issue. > We have received a letter from a correspondent at Feilding, stating that, the. Secretary of the Feilding Benevolent ■Society was m error m stating that Mrs prook had received the £100 from the insurance due lon the death of her husdand. On bhe contrary the poor women has not only/been put to very great straits by. the delayj but the evil has. been aggravated by a pressure ot creditors, consequent upon the report. Our correspondent suggests— and we per^ feetly agree with him — that the President of the Benevolent Society should take steps on behalf of the widow to have what is her just claim paid over without further delay. ; We notice from the report of the proceedings of the Wanganui Education Board, \ that the appointment of Mr E. J. Collinslate assistant, master at the Palmerston I School— to the oharge of the Mars Hill School, had been confirmed: However, m another portion of the same report it is | notified that Mr John Quinlan had been appointed to the office. Mr Collins informs ! us, that, as far as he is concerned, he has received no official notification to that effect. By a telegram received from our Wellington Correspondent last f vening.we learn that Mr Sheehan will deliver' hi 3 Statement) upon Native matters on Tuesday evening. From the same source we hear it is intended to iurrodnce nine more Harbor Bills. ' We have been requested by Mr Sanson to acknowledge," with thanks, the. receipt of a subscription of ten shillings ' from an anonymous donor, forwarded from Palmer-: ston -towards tho relief of Mrs -Kane and her. three supposed orphans. We will be happy to receive any sums for the 1 same charitable purpose, and forward them to the same gentleman. Owing to the flooded state of th« Otaki and other rivers, the coach with the Wellington mails did not reach. Foxtoh until late last evening, and consequently .-not m time to catch the afternoon train. Considering the wretched < weather " which has been experienced ever since the initiation of daily communication, we certainly think that Messrs. Hast well and Maoara deserve great credit for the punctuality they 'hare displayed m carrying out their contract, the only ocoasions , upon which they failed, being those brought abou.t by the elements, and from causes oter which they could exercise no control. We wish to draw especial attention to the sale of about sixty acres cut up into suburban sections, which will, be offered by auction. by Mr Duncan, on Tuesday, at his rooms Wellington.- Tlw property is situated at the Terrace End of this town, and is composed of sections' varying from ona.rood to one acre two roods; The terms are easy -^-orie fourth cash deposit,- and the re- 1 mainder m bills at three arid six months at six per centf. Intending: investors can be supplied with, plans by calling at our office. Thb LlTTiiß.CElis imbedded m the lining of the stomach exude an acid fluid essential to digestion. When these" oells become abnormally excited, they -ppuv forth an excess of this ' fluid, producing acidity of the' stomach and the stinging sensation called heartburn.' This cause of indigestion, as well as its consequences — flatulence and biliousness, is speedly obviated byjhe trariquilising influence upon the nerves of the stomach of Udoibho Woxbb's SqHrBBAJt| ABdiuiip SqiurAPPS— Advt» , .