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Manawatu Times, Volume III, Issue 29, 8 February 1879, Page 2

The Feilding Public Hall. — We are pleased to hear that all the shares in the above Company have now been allotted, applications have been made for shares in excess of the prescribed number. The Palmerston Rifles. — It will be seen by an advertisement elsewhere that the first drill of the Palmerston corps will take place on Monday evening, at six oclock, on the ground opposite the Catholic Chapel. We have been also asked to announce the fact that pending negotiations for the use of the Town Hall, future drills will be held in the same place. The - Coming Contest — The cricket match between Palmerston and Feilding takes place to-day on the ground of the latter; and, judging from the following team picked by the enemy, promises to be, somewhat sultry for the visitors :—Sherwill, Hycle, Robinson, Lash, Saunderson, F. Roe, . Callanan, Macarthur, Dermer, Eustace, and Samson. Jackeytown Shunt. — The work of running the shunt into the Jackeytown station is progressing most satisfactorily, all the material being now on the ground, and the ballast engine Skunk, being continually employed in the conveyance of gravel from Palmerston. When the work is finished, which it is expected will be in a few days, the improvement will be found not only a great convenience to the settlers, but to the department itself The New Manager of the Douglas Settlement. - In another column we ex-

tract from the columns of the Oamaru Mail the account of the farewell dinner given to Mr. Maclennan, Mr. Dawson's successor in the management of the Hon. Robert Campbell's interest in the Manawatu. From our own personal experience we can fully endorse the high encomiums passed upon Mr. Maclennan, who is a very different man from his predescesor on the Settlement, and have to congratulate the people of the district upon the exchange. Touching those Sleepers. — It will be seen by our advertising columns, that the Government have awakened- to the fact that before ordering railway sleepers from another colony it would be well to see if they could be supplied at home. We have pledged our word that that number, or four times the amount could be obtained from the Upper Manawatu, and we therefore direct the attention of mill owners to the call for tenders in another column for 25,000 sleepers. Municipal Honors.— We hare received the important information that Campbelltdwn, alia* the Bluff, has blossomed into a Borough, and that Mr. George W. Niooll, has been elected its first Mayor. Our own impression of that newly-fledged township is of the gloomiest character, with a population the greater part of which were of the canine race. Whether it is that the population! has increased since then, or the Campbelltonins were not enthusiastic about the honor conferred upon them, it is hard to say, but true it is there were but eightythree votes registered during the municipal election — 64 for the successful, and 19 for the unsuccessful candidate. VISITORS FROM THE WAIRARAPA. — It is the first time that we have to notice the advent of nrange settlers m our midst with anythingabufc friendly and hospitable feelings. We have been informed that a number of free selector^ of the " bunny " genus have lately been seen running wild m the flat behind Mr. Moffatt's, and as we think those constituents and namesakes of the member for Wairarapa should not be allowed to make a permanent location m this side of the Range's, we would feel obliged for any information as to their whereabouts, so that the settlers may call upon them, and pay their respects m an unmistakeable manner. Np.X, (JitTITB Cobbect. — The Rangitikei Advocatf? asserts that we have charged it . with inconsistency with regard to the railway question. We are not aware that we had done so ; but if so, we must apologise for an apparent charge which we never intended tobring. On the contrary, we oonsider the. conduct of our contemporary has been most consistent throughout — it commenced by" paying due attention to the interests of' Number One, and m throwing tfver Feilding for Sandon and Bulls, we have no doubt it was actuated by the same laudable intention-. • - '■ An Unwelcome Visitant. — We regret to hear from Mr. Walter Simpson, Sub-in-spector of ' Scab for the district,- that that very undesirable stranger has made its appearance amongst' the flock of Messrs. Barber, .Brothere,, of Motoa, but fortunately not in"a]very virulent.form, as it is reckoned that, after dipping, which is to' be performed^ immediately, the sheep will be" all right m a ?ew days. The circumstance is the more to be regretted, inasmuch as the firm had made arrangements for a important sale of" Ronuney Marshes, and although they hare been. carefully kept apart from those affected; aft Slay will necessarily be caused. TtrßNiVa the Tables.— Of late the members of the Devil's Brigade have been reaping a Hce little harvest m the matter of libel cases, not a few of them chipping m on their 6wn accounts, and seeking reparation for their wounded honor through the Supreme Court.. It is a bad rule that will not work both ways, and as a consequence the unruly, tongue of Mr. William Lee Rees, the member ; f or Auckland .City, East,_has gob kiiQ- ; into*' trouble, • a brother legislator, Mv\ Jobn ; Sa'ngester Macfarlane, member for Waitemafea, having entered an action for £10, 000, : damages. Both, plaintiff and defendant being lnembew of the House of Representatives, one should imagine they would have been thoroughly used to bad language . by this, and not " get up their backs " at trifles. A Voice, fbom Woodvilliß. — A gentleman from Woodville was m Palmerston yesterday, wita' the view of taking some combined action with the Palmer3ton and Feilding people over the railway question. We were informed that they were about to have a meeting over the matter, most likely on 19th. inst. The people m that district feel very strongly m the matter, and are detremined that as towns upon which the question can have little or no bearing — such as Wanganut' I—are1 — are coming to the front, they, for whom it possesses such importance, will not be behind hand. There can be do qnesion that the point at issue is one which vitally interests the Woodville people, and we are much pleased that they have come to the resolve to speak out forcibly for' their rights. .. ' The ClebkofthbCoitbt. — Before the commencement of the business at the Palmerston Court, on Thuwday, |Mr. Ward stated that, he was fully alive to the great necessity which existed for a permanent clerk of the Police Court being located m Palmerston, and that he had- written to the Minister of Justice drawing his attention to the matter, but had not as yet received a reply. He believed, however, arrangements were being made "for having Mr. Forster definitely Bettlect there, although he had no. official intimation of the fact. We' believe the Minister of Justice returned to Wellington yesterday from his provincial trip, and it is to be hoped, he will do something to redeem those promises so freely given when he was amongst us; The lock-up is a " mockery, a delusion, and anything but a snare," the contempt of evil-doers and the laughing-stock of strangers ; while the absence of a clerk causes both delay and inconvenience. A&BicxriTXTiAL Mems.— -¥e are pleased to learn that Jackeytown. .ha? made an. advance stride this year m haviiig the possession of a machine reaper. Mr. David Rowlands lately purchased a two-horse reaper from Mr. Halcombe, and with that machine he has been operating for the past few days. Mr. Akers, of Riverdale, is also similarly provided^ but it is worthy of note, as this is the first year m which the crops m the Jackeytown district have been, cut down other than by hand. The machine thus introduced by Mr. Rowlands, is also to be used m cutting down the wheat of neighbours, of whioh there will be about fifty acres. Although his crop is not expected to reach, the magnificent standard of last year, which It will be remembered was close to sovchty bushels to the lacre, it is reckoned that it will nevertheless run between fifty and sixty bushels to the acre, which is a yield by no means to be grumbled at. An ©MISSION.— We have received the following letter from Dr. Maciaohlan, and although by right it should have been forwarded to the journal doing him the injusr i tide, *a we believe it to have been merely an accidental omisttion oh the part of tbe paper m question, we publish it with pleasure : — "Sir,— My attention having been called by several persons m ofifcjaT, positions to the fact that, m the Wanqanutjjlorald of the 3rd instant there was ,what purported to be t list of the. regUterett medical practitions on the Wes'tpC/oast, /vy-hich did not include my name, I will therefore ask you to 'inform the public, Either by publication of this letter, or otherwise a? you may deem expedient, that my name is .to. be found m the list of medical praatitouera for this year, published

attached." We can only say that we are prepared to vouch for the truth of the hut statement. Black Sheep. — James Brown, a. stranger m the district, was brought up before the Mayor on Tuesday, charged with being drunk and disorderly on the previous day. The night's seclusion m the lock-up had produced a material change for the better, and he looked more like a lamb than the lion of the previous night. Constable ; GjiUespie's < evidonce, however, bore more *9>Jjhs tiian. "pay teti-'shajKngs, or be v retiirn'ed to^Ki* night's dormitory for twenty-four hours. He elected the former. On the following day, Thomas Montague interviewed the Mayor, the latter m his judicial capacity, charged with drunkenness and disorderly conduct. The charge was fully proved, and he was ordered to pay ten shillings penalty and five shillings costs, or undergo l twentyfour hours' imprisonment. Thomas, notified his intention of "taking it out, " but after 'a short detention, he changed his mind, paid the* amount, and obtained his liberty. At the same sitting Mrs. Thomas Montague was informed against by Jane Maria Collins for the use of abusive and obscene language. The offence was proved, and she contributed £1 to the revenue of the Borough, together with seven shillings costs. , Sinctolab Death. — Mr. William Collier, well known m the Manawatu, came by bis -death m a very, simple manner, -while working m a gravel pit near Cheltenham,- on Monday, It appears the deceased was working m the Kiwitea Block when, a fall of earth took place, under which he was buried as far as the thighs. He was extricated without much difficulty and then complained that he had been injured by his shovel being pressed somewhat against his abdomen. Although .no serious effects were expected, as he continued to complain of pain, he was 1 placed m a cart for conveyance to Dr. Johnston, of Feilding. While on the road and holding a conversation with his conductors, he was noticed to close his eyes as if m sleep, which caused one of the men to say, "Bill, old man, are you Bleepy?" Not receiving a reply he thought such -was the case; but immediately after a material change came over the poor fellow' t face, and he died when about a mile and a half on his journey. Dr. Rockstrow, the District Coironer, held an inquest on the body at the Denbigh Hotel on Tuesday, and after considerable evidence had been received, the jury returned the following verdict: — " That William Collier died on the 3rd' of February from the effects of a blow from a. fall of gravel, while working m a gravel pit at Cheltenham, Kiwitea Block." The deceased was about fifty years of age," 'a very old resident of the county, and leaves a wife living at Fitzherbert, but no children. ! New Fibms.— We would wish to draw especial attention to the notification m another column from Mr. J. P. Leary, the former proprietor of this paper. He has now built most complete premises, and being supplied with the very latest lines m the printing, stationery, and fancy businesses, he is m a position to supply orders and execute work m a manner not to be excelled m the Provincal District. We had the pleasure of inspecting his stock a few days since, and must say that we were both amused and amazed at the nature and variety of his novelties. Those who do not often visit the capital can have no idea of the novelties which are daily being submitted to the public, and to those having a little cash to expend, and tedium to wile away we would say, pay a visit ,of inspection to Mr. Leary's stock, and we promise they will not leave without purchasing some of his inviting knic-knacs. We would also direct attention to .Mrs. Carroll's announcement of, the purchase of Mm. Le» vm's Btoefc^ra-trade/ which as well known had not an equal m Palmeraton. As Mrs. Carroll is a first-class milliner, there can be no doubt she will receive that liberal patronage accorded to her predecessor, and which was only relinquished on account of failing health. The Gbeen-eybd Monsteb.— A rather exciting scene was witnessed upon the Palmerston platform a few evenings since when the Maoris were returning from a tahgi over a Hokowhitu Native. It appears that a certain dusky lady, whose name we will not ! mention, had transferred her affections from her lord and master, and did so m such an unmistakeable manner, . that she not only refused to sit beside him m the train, but took her place under the protection of his rival, m the seat opposite. Maori philosophy was not proof against transposition of affection, and the fickle one was talked to m no gentle manner. As is well- known, the affair of one is the affair of the tribe, and every member considered it his or her espe* cial duty to not only speak at the one time, but exhibit their warmth of feeling by the loudness of tone assumed. When there was every prospect of as fine a row as ever glad--dened the neart of a Donnybrookiah, mat-' ters were not made better by the arrival of the lady's father, who was also chief of the tribe. Although a lover of peace and harmony, and a professional preacher to boot, his inability to restore order was too much for the equanimity of the chief, and to the surprise of all, he flung, off his ; hat and coat, the better to give impetus to his efforts. Unfortunately, however, just as he was properly warming to his work the whistle was blown, and hastily, snatching up his garments, the peacemaker had just time to get onboard when the train'moved off, and' the bystanders were robbed of a most amusing impromptu entertainment. A Weighty Responsibility. — Provincial officials generally have not to be too particular as to the nature of the varied offices they perform, but we would venture tq say that our own local postmaster would take the palnji.for the multiplicity and variety ; of his engagements. Hitherto he has acted; m the capaoity of light porter m" conveying to 'and from" the station the mails under his charge; but times are changing m Palmecston, and not only on account of the increased population, but also by reason of it being the branch-off station for Napier, the bulk »f the mails has' increased f pur-fold. Last evening, m addition to the Fqxton and Wellington bags, which were, both considerable, there wa3 a third for Napier, weighing fully two hundred weight. These the unfortunate postmaster was suppoaed to hump and carry to the post office. Not having the pawew of a Sanwon, after three vain attempts to shoulder the largest, he very wisely relinquished the task. But then the difficulty arose about leaving Her Majesty's mail m the roadway, and to the nonplussed official tbe second strait was as bad as the third. In this dilemma he hit upon the happy expedient of making headway — or rather backway— for -the .. office m a reversed position, with eye on the abandoned mail, which he did with hairbreadth escapes from s>loss of his perpendicular, as there were several crossings of the railway line -to encounter. Any private firm whose buainesa imcreaßW, would be-only too happy to give, facilities to ita employe* to carry Hifhn y "But' a generous and p^aternal Government would . seeftj to have no such consideration. If the postmaster is supposed to be also mailman, he should certainly be provided with the n^eans of conveyance for. his charge. j The Wiobi* of aGbnbbat-ion. — Speaking of the reign of Queen Victoria, the London Telegraph says .*" — "It has been a reign great m social events. ■ There were not Soft mQe3 of railway inEngland when the Queen 1 stseeQcted: tfw thraufc , .3%«C9 W*» wj electeia

telegraph. There was no penny post. There were no photographs of any kind. There was no idea of the possibility of a jenny Press. .Remembering these ; things, we see that since the Queen began her royalty » different social would has been created." THB DIOCBSAN FCKD O>r,THB jJSNaiaSH Chttboh. — The' Synod s i>f "Vf ellmgtqn, at its last session, determined that a rigorous effort should be made |hj»ughout the diocese to establish one >pentrai^Fuod^ to assume all thi more 'serjppfinan^i' responsibilities which are 1 at present under* taken' by the several parishes j and which m case of many of the poorer and more re-centiy-'settitdSdutaricU^toat^ve^eTery^things or almost every JthingV to' jprofiS© m. the^ way of. churches, parsonages, Sunday-schools, and; . Minister*?, stipends, are two heavy « burden for them. Having just the same needs as the richer parishes, they have not the same means at their disposal for supplying them. Should the proposed scheme succeed, the wants of these poorer districts will be partially supplied by the superabundance of the richer town parishes, with: whom the building of churches, parsonages, and schools are a thing of the past, at least for the most part; and whose offertories alone more than suffice -.for the payment of ministers' stipends, and other expenses incidental to the celebration of Divine Service. We are requested to state that the Anglican Bishop of the diocese., accompanied by Mr: Thomas Lloyd Tudor, of Christ Church, Wanganui ; and Mr. Arthur Towgood,i of St. Stephen's, Marton, wiU visit Foxton And Palmerston for the purpose of establishing the proposed scheme m these districts— Foxton, Monday and Tuesday, February the 10th and 11th, and Palmerston, Wednesday. Thursday, and Friday, the 12th, 13th, and 14th. The day time will be spent m a house-to-house visitation, and there will be a public meeting m the Town Hall, Foxton, on Monday, February 10, at 7.30 p.m., and Divine Service m the church on Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. A public meeting m the Town Hall at Palmerston, Wednesday, at 7.30 p.m., and Divine Service (n the Church on Thursday, at 7.30 p.m. All churchmen are requested to assist m every way, and attend the above-mentioned gatherings. The new scheme is the one for Bpeedily, establishing resident ministers among them, and other things needful for the due completion of parochial organisation. IjC is; not certain when the Bishop will visit Feilding, Hal; combe, Sandon and Bulls, but due notice will be given. "'■■.,,. .