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Manawatu Times, Volume II, Issue 109, 26 October 1878, Page 2

Wb imagine it is almost time we reverted to the matter of police accommodation m Pal* merston. Now that is a subject whicb affords ample scope to gentlemen afflicted with cacoethes scribendi, and were the ability which has been wasted m the futile attempt to secure a second constable devoted to making some provision ; for housing the one we have,; the. writer t would be. entitled to support instead of opposition. When Mr Commissioner .Shearman visited Palmerston the matter was brought prominently under his notice m these columns, and a promise was given that suitable accommodation would be made for the constable, and the lock-up made somewhat secure. Indeed, we believe the matter progressed so far that a price was taken for the removal and conversion of the tramway stables, to a proper gaol and constable's quarter." Time, passed, and as the agitation ceased the matter dropped, until a strong article m this journal recalled the subject to the official mind once more, and the tenderers for the work were again consulted, when satisfied with having done so much, Mr SHEARMAN again rested from his . labors. Now, perhaps it may serve to facilitate matters if we state that- m future we intend persistently week after week to draw attention to Inot only that, but other works m the district which have been promised, and the promise is the only step taken towards completion. We will keep a standing list above our leader head of the wants of the district, and give weekly reports of the action taken, so that if the various matters slip the official mind, thoy will not bo able to say that it was for want of a reminder on our part. We would therefore reter our readers to t hat particular portion of this issue to see how the different Departments have carried out their instructions.