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Manawatu Times, Volume III, Issue 29, 12 February 1879, Page 2

A Mixistkbia.l Favok.— We hear upon good authority that the Hon. Mr Sheehan, the Minister of Justice, will piy Palmewton a visit on his way to Wanganui. The occasion should be improved to get something definite about the court and the clerk so long promised. Kabbe School Committee. — The K!arere School Committee held their • meeting on Monday, at the schoolhouse. There were present, Messrs. Callesen, Collis, and Monrad, the latter of whom was elected chairman. Several matters -were referred to but their ultimito consideration adjourned until Monday, the 17th, at half-past six o'clock. l Narrow Escape. — What appeai-ed to be a harrow escape from seriou* accident, occurred yesterday afternoon at Awapuni. As the 4.25 p.m. train from Foxton reached that place, a horse aud spring cart appirentlycame into contact with the carriage next to the engine; but the only damage, bo fa,r as we could ascertain, consisted of a little broken hatne33. Luckily the driver was walking along- at the time the accident opcurrod, and so entirely eicaped. ' Tueasubk Trove. — Yc3terday as Mr Walker, of Karera, was burning down the bu3h on his land be came upon a complete distilling plant. It appeared as if it had , not been used for. some time, and is no doubt, the apparatus used by the man Von Schluter, convicted some time since. : WJtTjo most commendable discretion, Mr Walker did not let the grass grow under his^feet until he had informed the police of his discovery. ■ A Reminder. — Wo have received a .letter from Mv Merritt reminding us that he teaches drawing in the Palmerston School, j stating that in ou w lonal we omittod to mention that faut.' ; "We might 'remind Mr Mer- " rit that our p*ngraph did not attempt to dealiwitli the stu lies,- but merely the number of acholara,. and .conieqnenfcly -we did not feel call upon to particularise that under Mr Meirifcfc's charge. . However, as he seoms anxious t> givo the matter publicity, we do so, stating that, we believe, the expense of the class is borne by Mr. " Locke out of his salary. . . . The Dioce3an Fund. — We would; cftll the especial attention of the members g£, the Church of England to the f act that ? the .meeting for the purpose of organising a Diocesan Fund, will be hold this evening in the Town Hall. As his Lordship .Bishop Hadneld and the Rev3. Tudor aurt Towgood, who have visited the district specially for the purpose, will be present and address the meeting, it is to be hoped every member of the chureH will bb present. To-morrow evening Divine Service will be held in the church at half-past seven. The Foxton Railw.vt Msetino. — In order to-free ounelve? from the charge of reporting unfairly, we have taken tbe liberty of extracting the report from our Foxton contemporary, so th.at. the public mav judge the speakers by tTieir own organ. . "V^e have; however, been compelled to abridge one of the speeches Palmebston Schooii Committee.— The committee met at the school-house on Monday evening for the purpose of electing a chairman, wben the choice fell upon Mr. 'Snelsonj who was again chosen to fill the -office. It -was reported by the master tHafc there werenow 85 in the" infant school, and the crowded state was positively dangerous to health. It was determined to make ap- . plication to the Board for £150 to.make.the ■necessary additions, and also for the appointment of a msnitrass. . . Palmeb3t6n Rifles. — The fir3t drill of the corps took place on Monday evening, 'ss« men turning oiifc in good numbers. ' As; tha weather was rather threatening, an. ftdjijTirtii 1 ment was made to the Town Hall, whon;.the company was put through a variety of drill by DrilMnstructor Newcombo.' It was determined that in future the muster should bp for seven, instead of six o'clock, as it was held that that hour would better suit .the convenience of the miss of members. The next drill will be on Mon'lar night. • 'Nareow Escape. — We- Tegret to hear. tKat Mr. Caverill, manager of the Bank of Australasia, Sarison, met with a serious acs oident, by being thrown from his horse Thursday, by whicli his wrist was dislocate :\ and his arm otherwise bruse'l. Injelli.;.' gonco Avaa dUpat'ihed to Mr. Tnrner, in Palmowton, who took steps to render htm assjstahcc'in the bank until! he hn,d comm'unieatei with Wellington. On Saturday even-' ing Mr. Bothiine. arrived bv the- coach j to tisfjist Mri Caverill, until he is ablo-fco again' resume charge, being at present precluderl from writ'ng on account of the injury W his arm.* We are please 1 to hear that lie is «ufficientlv well to dispense with the 'services of Mr 'Bebhiine, and that gentleman returned to Wellington last oveninsf. -.• Pomcb Station At PAMiEBgTON.^—Wo are pieced to; be able to announce that there is at le;wfc a likelihood of this much-needel building being provMei. We have receive.fl a letter frotii Mr. ,W»r] l R.M.,.-.pj>, fcho suhje^ from "whidh we -makefile ifoltowing eii^pft !-r- lt lie polif-e ' ntatlon at Palmer•~ston,; iJhavo KMeiy,e.i a letter ftom theQ-br Tornmenf., )n WH»«Vr - ain informed thai fcho. Tf>qne i 't for a .polios . station at Palmorston has " !>eon agrwrt to, nn f l fchafe plans ftnrl BP3C.>Pn)itions for the burWing are in coiitst of prepjirafcion/' We t-nist aworf of nxivice to the Colonial' ArfihiteßfcLwilLnot'.t)e taken aia\i99. It is to be hoped that the plan wftt be Boniewhat df|F6r*iit; fronrl that > 'drawn for the Hukt station, where t^ie. pells and con-

gine a young family of children being brought up within hearing of the execrations and obscenities of any blasphemous ruffian whom it would be ;found necessary to cage ; or the pleasure of the mother of a family in being under the same roof, .and listening the night long to tho maniacal howling of some drunken brawler. There is plenty of ground, plenty of material at an almost nominal cost,, and we have been informed upon the best authority that the two sep irate buildings — constable's dwelling and lock-up— can-ibe erected for £150. ? W;ewould direcfpartlcular'attention to the foregoing, for ,sf -.a similar blunder be perpetrated as was committed with regard to the Hutt, the dwelltiig' will be practically useless, as no man would dream of locating his children within ear-shot of such a blighting inflnence. A Tribute to Worth. — From our contemporary, the Necn Zsaland Thnet^yre clip the following account of a • demonstration given to Mr. P. (Jalvin, who is leaving Wellington to. join the reporting staff of this journal: — "A meeting of the members of : th^ Working Men!s Club was held last night la9t for the purpose of presenting an address and a handsome timepiece to the ex-president, Mr. P. G-alvih, in recognition of the services which he ha3 rendered the Club in the eighteen months during which he held office. The timepiece was obtained at Mr. Hislop's and bears a silver medallion, upon it, With a suitable inscription, in commemoration of toe occasion. Mr. • Hutchison was in the chair, supported by Mr. S. Brown as vice. The following is the address presented : — " To P. G-alvin, Esq., late President of Wellington Working. [ Men's 'Clu&.-^Dear Sir, — On the occasion of-your retiring from the Presidency of the Wellington Working Men's Club, we the undersigned members take the opportunity of testifying our feelings of e3teem and- regard. During^ the time you have held the position of-Presi-dent of our club we have had opportunities of observing the careful attention you have given to the duties of your offiae, and the amount of valuable time you have sacrificed to further the interests of our institution, and in token of our appreciation we ask you to accept the accompanying souvenir as a small token of our esteem. Wishing you ever v success and happiness in the future, — We are dear sir. yours faithfully," ( Here follow the members' name9.) When presenting the testimonial, the Chairman made a suitable little speech. MiJ G-alvin replied in a few words, wishing the success to the club which it deserved, and urging upon his successor to further the interests of the institution to the best of his ability. He referred in strong terms to the warm interest which'-the Marquis of Norraanby had displayed in:the*intitution from the veryoutset, and acknowledged the great obligation under which the club, lay to his Excellency for the patronage which he accorded to the institution when it was first started. Mr. Hutchison, in responding to "The Press," which had) been proposed by Mr. Popplewell, returned thanks for the publicity which had been given to their proceedings, and .for tho service rendered by the Press to the club. : A number of aongs and recitations concluded a pleasant evening. Ax Eccentriq P.ekr.— The London correspondent of the Cardiff Times gives this bit of mysterious gossip : " All the . world is talking of a poor of the realm, a bridegroom of only a few weeks, who'since his marriage ha.s broken out in the wildest' and most eccentrio">way,' and is |behavihg himself so strangely that if his conduct continues an asylum must be sought for him. As captain of a corps, he took his men to church, left th,em .at the door and retired to a hotel, there got drunk, became forthwith so generous with his gold that the waiter netted several , weeks' eirnnigs by one Sunday, morning|s work, and finally gave instruction* .which ifadtjO'be, p.du^tetnjah3ed ..by his colonel. Kex6 day he was distributing £3 notes to his, hpatler. He makes ■ nothing of. ordering a apodal train if be wants to go a Short distance. A pleasant state of things this for a bride. It is to be hoped that she catf solace horielf with ,the coronet which was so remowely forced upon her. . ... •. • A Ha?py FAMIXY.7-B.ef ore the ; father i. 'and mother of a large family, left ttieimmigration Depot (says the ;.' Southland Tintexfy Mr. Dilicrap rather surprised the parent3 by informing them that tho jsint wages they were all receiving. for one year amounted. to no. less a sum than £257 4s, six children, father, and mother all em- ' ployed. . What would they say to this in Britain? _. ' ■': .