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Manawatu Times, Volume III, Issue 101, 28 September 1878, Page 2

In consequence of having received a mass of telegrams at a lafo hour last night, we have been compelled to omit our leading article. Meetings of the Public Works and Finance Committees of the Borough Council were held on Wednesday, but. it was decided thnt the proceedings should nofc be made public until they had been submitted to the Council at its next ordinary meeting. The morning train to Wanganui yesterday cut down a horse which had got upon the lino- near Foilding. while two others had a annul mm for fchei* lives. The down train last, night was otct on hour late, the delay being caused by a break down to the engine at Turakina. Mr Snelson, chairman of the Palmerston School Committee, yesterday received a communication from Mr Foulis, Inspector of Schools, intimating that he has fixed upon Friday, the 4fch prox, as the day upon wbich he will visit Palmerston, and make an ofßoial inspection and examination of the school. The first tender under the debenture scheme was accepted by the Public Works Committee of the Borough Council at its sitting on Wednesdsy, that of Mr Joseph Nathan, £147, for forming footpaths, «fee, m George street. We trust that this is but the forerunner of a number of other works of a like character^ 16 would almost appear something more than a coincidence that our two last issues did not reach our Foxton subscribers until night-time. They were, upon both occasions, delivered for transmission m the morning, but through some neglect such was not done. The fault was not ours, and we believe the omission was quite unintentional, but certainly if another mistake should occur, we will have no delicacy m saddling the blame upon the guilty party. From the following we should be led to suppose that the Wellington " Post " is not pai'tinl to visitors from, the " northern capital." In a recent issue it had the following : — " The influx of lunatics from Wanganni still continues, and is becoming quite alarming." We noMced a distinguished " triend " of ours passing through Palmerston a few days ago. en route to Wellington. Can it be his avriv.il that has caused suoh alarm to our contemporary ?■ Professor Fm«er has kindly consented to deliver a lecture m aid of the Palmerston Literally Society-, on next Thursday evening. The subject sclented is one with which the lecturer ia thoroughly conversant, entitled "Phrenology; what' it is, and what are ' its uses," nnd from his admitted ability, and the inlerostinj; character of the lecture, a treat, may be expected. It is to be delivered m the Reading Room of the Public Hall, and spenial preparations are been made for the convenience of lady patrons. His Worship has kindly consented to. preside upon the occasion* We understand that Court Manawatnof the Foresters, ir to celebrate its third nnnivpivary b.y a banquet, which is to take place m the Hall, Palmerston, on Saturday, thp-TOHi October. O? course (hat, demonstration will be exclusively for members of th<* fraft, but it ia further intended; to mark tUe event by a re-union, to which the friends of the brethren will be invited on the following Monday evening, at which facilities will be given to lovers oEtbe " mazy .,■; ; to indulge their Terpsichoroan pr6^erj^ti^3. v

We would draw particular attention to the auction to be held to-day at noon by Mr Q-eorge Snelson. As the sale is a compulsory one, and every article will bo sold without reserve, investor will have an excellent opportunity of securing bargains. The lots to be disposed of are clothing, drapery, haberdashery, boots and shoes, groceries and general ironmongry; the entire stock-in-trade of Mr Thomas Nelson. We notice that Mr Q-eorge S nelson, m order to keep pace with the advanced progress and wants of the district, has just received direct from England a largo consignment of agricultural implements, embracing ploughs, chaff cutters and other articles of a like nature. This we believe is but a forestalment of a large stock of the Bame goods which have been ordered. It will he noticed that the committee a q, pointed to carry out the improvements to the Square invite engineers to forward plans of the proposed work, to a special meeting of the Borough Council, to be holden on the 14th of October, for their reception. The course is a very judicious one, inasmuoh as tho improvements are to bo of a permanent character, and involving the outlay of a large sum of money, it is most necessary the opinions of practical men should bo taken m the matter. The owner of the design approved of will, it is announced have the Jsuperindendence of the proposed works, or receive suitable compensation. We have very often to go away from home to learn news of ourselves, but the following, culled from a Charleston journal, will be perused with interest, seasoned with surprise : — " Palmeraton is agitating for an additional policeman. At present the municipal councillors, and others, have to assist the only constable stationed there to convey drunken men to the lock-up." As Palmerston South has not yet arrived at the dignity of Boroughship, and is innocent of municipal councillors, the cap is evidently intendedjfor this township. We are afraid, however, the paragraph is more flattering to the. imagination than veraoity of the writer. ! The settlers at Jackeytown, we are pleased to say are now m a fair way to have their grievances redressed. A large shed formerly used at Eoston, has been removed thither, and erected as a covering to the platform, which latter has been considerably enlarged. We believe also, preparations are being made for putting m the shunt, according to the requisition forwarded to the Public Works Department. At the recent interview between Mr Rotherarn and the residents, that gentleman was considerably surprised to learn that m the olden days of the tramway, Jackeytown had been m possession of what the settlers are petitioning to obtain, and he stated that had that fact been known to him at an earlier date, it would possibly have had great weight m having the request conceded. :. A few weeks ago the Wellington journals were complaining of the number of idle men who were to be seen hanging about the street corners, or standing upon the wharves. It is a pity that a few of them, if they really want work, have not been induced to visit the Manawatu. Throughout the whole district, the complaint from farmers and settlers is that they cannot get sufficient labor, and to such an extent has the want been felt that the County Council have taken action m the matter, and asked for a number of immigrants to bo forwarded to this County. In another column, Mr Halcombe offers employment to hand sawyers upon what should prove very enticing terms,— good pay, a long engagement, and facilities for the workmen being settled upon their own land. We recommend the notification from the Corporation to the unemployed at Wellington and elsewhere. In order to get any concession — even though it be aright — from the Government, it would appear to be absolutely necessary to wage a perfect succession of battles, each one being fought inch by inch. As will be seen from the annexed letter, received from the Under-Secretary of Public Works by the Mayor, the Government shelters itself under the miserable plea that there are no fnnds, m order to evade the paltry work of filling m the ditches on the Square. The following is Mr Knowles' reply : — " I am directed by the Hon. the Minister of Public Works to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 12th instant, relative to "the Glling m of two ditches m the Public Square, and m reply to. inform you that there are no funds m the hands of the Government which could be applied to such a purpose. In reference to the removal of tramway sheds, the Minister has given directions for a new goods sheds to be erected, with a view to the removal of part of the old building." Two bellicose individuals indulged m an impromptu exhibition of "ye manly art of self-defence " on Wednesday evening m front of the Clarendon Hotel. The battle raged for about ten minutes, m which time jrust as many rounds had been fought, although never a blow was struck. The greatest difficulty experienced by the combatants was m "keeping their feet," for so surely as they closed both immediately bit the dust. Strange to say, at the appearance jof Constable Gillespie m the distance all enmity oeased, and the pair vanished with commendable discretion and promptness, " taking to iheir legs " m a manner that caused much merriment. The " step," however, had been taken rather late, for both parties have since received an invitation to interview Mr Ward on his next visit to Palmerston. At a late hour last night we received the following from an esteemed correspondent ; " The settlers of Jackeytown held a meeting on Monday evening for the purpose of taking steps to have a shunt put m m connection with the platform. Mr D. M'Ewen occupied the chair. It was decided to for•ward a petition to the Minister of Public Works, through Mr Rotheram. It may be mentioned that the settlers are most sanguine of obtaining their request, and as ploughing has been carried on m a spirited manner, no less than four ploughs being at work, it is most necessary that some provirision should be made without delay for the transit of produce. The Corporation Buildings at Fending presented an unusually brilliant appearance on Wednesday evening, on the occasion of a ball being given by Mr Alexander McDonnld m honor of the marriage of his eldest daughter with Alex. Dundas, Esq., the District Surveyor. The happy couple i had just returned from their bridal trip, and graced the festivities with their presence. Invitations were given to about one hundred and fifty persons, and considerably | over one hundred sat down to supper, which j was served m Mr Roe's best style, Mr McDonald having given the caterer carte | ilanclie m the matter of expense. A mag: nifioent band discoursed some excellent music dui'ing the festivities! and dancing wns kept up with great vigor until a late hour on Thursday morning. We certainly commend the course taken m having the wedding festivities held at a time when the twoprinnjpnh ran narHcipife m the enjoy- j ment. Mr and Mrs Dundas returned yes-. i terclay to Piilrnerston from the Awahuri, where they will m future reside. j We would call the attention of the. public to the fact that .to-day is tho first pay-day on the issue of the sixth series of shares m the Manawatu Pernmfient Equitable Building and invest n\ent Society, .

A meeting of the Awahuri School'Comtnittee was held on Saturday, the 2 1st instant. Mr Bennett occupied the chair, and there were also present — Mes3r3 Stewart, Lucas, Knighb, and Weaightman. After the minutes had been read and confirmed, the chairman stated that the meeting had been called for tho purpose of considering the question of the teacher's salary. • The large sum of £5 some odd shillings had been forwarded by the Board as his month's salary, and out of that munificent sum he was expected to pay rent. It wa3 absurd for the j Education authorities to expeot a teacher to subsist upon such a miserable pittance. He laid the matter beforo the committee, and it wa3 for them to decide upon the advisability or otherwise of closing the school, i After considerable discussion as to the propriety of the committee supplementing the amount, it was considered inexpedient to do so, inasmuch as such a step would form i a precedent. Eventually it was proposed by Mr Lucas, and seconded by Mr Knight— "That the chairman should communicate ! with the Board, representing that the salary allowed Mr Mcnzio under the new regulations of the avprago attendance was totally inadequate ; and that the Board be requested to supploment the amount until the attendance had become larger, which the committee had every reason to believe will take place as the summer advances." i This was carried unanimously, and after 1 the usual vote of thanks to the chair, tho ! meeting closed. | A distressing accident, resulting m the I death of a fine little fellow, the son of a man | named Johan Jacobsen, a cabinet-maker re- | siding m the Square, took place yesterday afternoon. It appears that while Mrs Jacobsen was engagod, the child strayed into the yard, and when hU absence was noticed he was not to bo found. The search being directed toward a well containing some seven feet of water, the body was observed on the top of the water. The screams of the poor woman brought Constable Gillespie and Mr T. King to the spot, and the latter haviug procured a ladder, . descended and took the child from the water. Dr. Akers and Mr Leary, chemist, were promptly m attendance, and although the galvanic battery was applied, and every other means taken to restore suspended animation, it was without avail. The distress of tho unfortunate mother was hoartrending, and her misfortune i 3 the more keenly felt inasmuch a3 the same family lost another child about two years ago by being run over by the tramway. Constable Giltespie telegraphed to the Coroner, but we have not heard whether it will be deemed necessary to hold an inquest or not. We have been shown some excellent photographs of scenery m the Manawatu, taken by Mrs Caney, of this town. Amongst the best are two of the Manawatu Gorge, showing the bridge, and taken from the Hawke'a Bay side of the river. Although, of course, it is impossible to give an adequate idea of the grand natural beauties to be seen m that part of the district, the pictures are excellent specimens of the photographic art, and have transferred to paper, with remarkable exactness and truth, the magnificent scenery of the Gorge. The same lady has also taken a panoramic view of the town of Palraerston. Tiie sketch as seen from the Public Hall, takes m tho whole of the Square, and show 3 the buildings all along Main and Broad streets. We believe Mr Caney intends mounting them m sections, so that they can fold up, and thus bo available for posting to England and elsewhere. Sermons will be preached to-morrow m both Sandon and Palmerston, under the auspices of the Wesleyan Home Mission. The Rev. Mr Parkes will occupy the pulpit at Palmerston m the morning, and at Sandon m the evening; while the people of Sandon will bo had addressed by the Rev. Mr Lee m the morning, and the Palraerstionians m the evening.. It is further intended to hold a meeting m the church at the latter place on Wednesday evening, at which addresses will be delivered by ministers and friends. Mr John Somers, so well known m TToxton, has commenced business m Palmerston as;a tailor. His notification appears elsewhere.