NEWS AND NOTES

Manawatu Times, Volume III, Issue 85, 22 October 1879, Page 2

NEWS AND NOTES

PosTTOTrrnrßyT. — The usual weekly snle at the People's Auction Mart will not tate r>lnpß on Sfttnrdnv. m consequence of thp ' nnetioneer being obliged to attend a sale m Sanson. PASSHU' THnOTTflT.— His LordsVn. t>*e Most "Rev. Dr. "Redwood, passed through Palmerston m tbe train on Monday night on his way to Wellington. We understand had been paying an episcopal visit to Taranafci. Sat/c Ol? T?OOTC9. — "We have again to remind onr readers .tbat the sale of valuable standard novels will take place to-day at the rooms of Messrs. Thvnne, Linton, and Co., Foxton. We notice tbat tbe hour hasbeen specially firpd so as to allow of t.V arrive! of the down train before the auction commences. St. Patrick's Catholic Chttrch.— A meeting* of tbe Catholic congregation of Pal merston -will beheld m the Church this evening week, for the purpose of electing a new committee, and considering otVr matters m connection therewith. We have been askod hv the reverend pastor to intimate that tbe attendance of all members of the congregation is requested. Tttrntno the Tables. — -A meeting of electors of Akaron was eonvpppd by tbe supporters of the Hon John Hall to express approval of the tactics displayed by the present. Ministry, but to their utter disgust, a resolution was passed of a ; condemnatory nature, and expressing entire confidence m their Liberal member, Mr. Montgomery. The Coming Contest. — Owing, no. doubt, to the greater struggle so recently over, considerable apathy with regard to the coming Mayoral election is evinced. The next sitting we believe is the last before tbe term of office expires, and so far rumor hns not been busy with tbe names of prbhable candidates. Of course with such a host of talent from which to "select, we have little doubt tbnt aspirants will come forward nt the fitting time, which, however, is not now far off. The Political Sitfatto-s-. — From n private letter received yesterday. we learn that it was rumored m Wellington that Sir Hercules Robinson had beguu to tire of the do-nothing policy of his advisers, and had informed them that they would either hnve to resisrn or allow the No-confidence motion to be debated. It is quite evident tbnt the fnte of the Barnacles is sealed, and that ITnll and Co, cannot much longer make a " haul " out of the State chest. Pfbuc Vaccinator. — We have been requested to intimate that Dr. Ma cinch lan, the Government Vncin-iter. will be m attendance at the Stony Creel? Scho^lhouse on Saturday from two jMoek. We believe that hitherto the Vaccinator's operations have not. been very successful, '.ut this has been from cirenmstinces over which the doctor had no control. Since, then, however, he has secured some pure lymph, and* is now m possession of some excollent vaccine m ntter. AnrAxcT'', Palmerston. — We are pleased to learn that sn-h .1 reputation have tlie brides manufactured by Mr. Charles Tricklebank acquired even outside the district, that, lie has been totally unable to execute all the orders with which lie has been flooded of late. Tn order, therefore, to keep pace with thercpiircrncntsof his business, li* has lately purchased from Mr. Snelson a nice little compact engine, wbercwit h he will m future he able to manufacture sufficient bricks to meet the growing wants nf the district. Thk Commissioner ot Railways. — Mr. Law*on, the Commissioner of R-iilwavs for the North Island, arrive I m Foxton hv conch on Monday afternoon, and Mr. Riit'ieram, tlie General Manager, pas-el thr nigh tlie same evening m order to meet .him. We learn from our contenip irary that ; a conference was to be held witli regard to wharf management, twin service, &-.*., when we hope the undoubted grievances under whicli the Foxtonians laboi*. wdl be remove I, and the long promised third train put, into operation. Tiijj Foresters' Anniversary. —We regret to learn that through s"*me misunderstanding tlie bull given I o" commemorate ■the anniversary of Count Mana.witu was hy no means «o suceesslul as Inst ye.ir. On the previous occasion the day was celebrated by a supper, followed by a hall, and j was without doubt one of I lie most, miccpsst'ul at w'.iieh we have, ever heen present. { We hear, however, that here is a moveine'it (Hi foot to still have the supper, aiui that Bcviv.il of tiie most energetic. brebiir«m are inuring ir-, the matter.

The Cricketing Season.— We understand tbat Mr. Mitford, the hon. secretary of the Palmer-ton Cricket Club, has received a challenge from' the Wnnganui | teim, m which the l:\tter declare their. I readiness to meet their opponents upon a day to be named by the challenged, either at Palmerston or Wanganui. Ifc will be seen' that Mr. Mitford has convened a meeting of those interested m cricket for next Saturday, to take the letter of the Wanganui Club into consideration, and to take other steps for formally opening the cricketing season. More* Food tor the Brigade.— We learn upon the most undoubted authority that a well-known publican m Feilding, has received a lawyer's letter . demanding a published apology for certain observations made with regard fc> tlie character of Mr. S. Coleman, failing which a writ for £1000 for slnnder will be forthwith issued. The slanderous expressions were m connection with Mr. Coleman's position as trustee m Bradley's estate,. whereby charges of a most \ damaging nature were made against the character of that gentleman. An Earx-t Train.— We would call the attention of travellers to the notification from the General Manager of the Manawatn Railway, which appears elsewhere, m which it is stated that the up train from "Foxton on next Monday will start, at. 430 a.m. By this arrangement it will arrive at Palmerston at six o'clock, instead of half-past, eight, and he correspon-. dingly earlier at the. other stations until Halcombe is reached. We are not aware of the occasion for the change, but evidently from the wording of the manager's notice, the early trail* will proceed no father than Halcombe. A Candidate -por the Lash— The old beast,, 4 M'Shane, who was brought up on Friday upon a charge of indecency, and remanded until Saturday, was again placed m the dock upon that day, before Messrs Dalrymple and M'Neil, J.s.T, and after ..evidence of a most conclusive nature had been taken, sentenced to six months' imprisonment. In delivering sentence the Bench said it would have given it, extreme -delight to'have added a score of two or lashes, the more particularly as ifc is not the first, time the accused has made his appearance m the dock upon a similar, charge. The old 'scoundrel, who was a 65th man, appeared to tnke his position very coolly. . The Boot on the Other Leo. — A rumor was industriously circulated by the Government orgnns.that the Opposition, were desirous of coalescing with their opponents, and the agents of the Still-born Ministry telegraphed the canard to the Southern paper***. Ifc now turns out that the "hoot has been on the other, leg," and. that overtures have been made by .the Government to the Opposition to form a Ministry with Mr. "Whittaker as Chief, and Mr. Mnc.nndrew as. Lieutenant, 'each to choose a Minister alternately from their respective sides, until the Cabinet was complete. It is needless to say that the proposition was indignantly rejected.- As straws serve to b'-ow m which diro-tion the wind blows, it is not difficult to discern m what quarter a tempest is brewing. . H.M.S. PtnATORE. — A rumor was current m town ve«tcrday that Palmerston was to he favored this evening with a visit from the celebrated " Pinnfnre Compnnv." lntelv drawing such crowded houses m Wanganui. As the troupe is under the guidance of that veteran whip, Mr, W. B. dry, we scarcely imagine he would be so very impolitic as to swoop down upon us without warning, ns we feel quite cenvinced that were sufficient time given to prepare. the public, the Hull would be crowded for at- least two nights. The Palmerston people are certainly not pntrons of every show which comes along, hut. whenever a really good . entertainment is presented, the proprietors hnve no reason to complain, and if the " Pinafore Troupe" comt,'s this way we can promise it such support, as will keep it from regretting the step. A Wise Resolve.— W% are given to understand that the house property m Mnin stsect, ndvertised to be sold by auction m Wellington on Monday, did not. come to the hammer. This was a rpost judicious steo, for had it, there is not the slightest doubt it would have been sacrificed m the same manner that Mr. Phillip*' late property m Broad was slaughtered a short time ago. Land m Palmersto-.i will fetch its value, wherever it may he sold, but- it is a very different matter when house property is offered to persons who have not the slightest, idea of its worth, and tho consequence is. that such property is merely added at a nominal figure to the price of the ground. The Wave of Misfortune. — Wo have been informed by a gentleman who viqited Wanganni during the beginning of the week, that .mat' era commercial m that town are m a most, gloomy condition. The amount, of dishonored paper floating about is something unprecedented, and on.c hour docs not. know who the next moy add to the rank of " file." We were informed that one storekeeper who had been m business for years, during which time he had never ■■ought accommodation or dishonored a cheque, had bc9ii List, week forced to do so, through tlie pressure of the $imes, and almost, impossibility to obtain money. If the gloomy reports which one hears nt each township ho an index of tho commereia barometer, then we unhesitatingly say Palmerston has wenthered the storm and the glass is " set fair." Ot'F on the Wing.— Tlie evil-doers m the district, will he pleased to learn that they will have a month's respite from surveillance, ns at the close of the week th.it most energetic officer, Constable Gillespie, will commence a well-earned leave of absence. Since his first appointment to. Palmer* ston now over two years ago, he has been on duty ;is it were night and day, ayid the month's spoil which he will soon enter upon ha* been much, needed. We. have learned from an outside source, that the.*Depnrthad at fir-t determined to remove, hinv al together, hnfc found that if that step, were I akeu it would he necessary to fill the ya-

cancy thus created by sending two men to Palmerston. Constable Draper takes charge during Constable Gillespie's absence, who, on his return, wiilbe mounted, so as tlie better to look after his widely-extended charge. Lynch Law „rr* Hawkes Bat. — A traveller who has just conic through from WoodviUe" has given us information of an outrage which took place m that district a few days ago. It appears that some Scandinavians had a contract for metalling a portion of a road, which, upon completion, the oyerseer refused to pass. Considerable argument and threats ensued, ending m the workmen seizing the inspector by the; shoulders and dragging him m a sitting posture over the newly-broken metal. When they hadjournied about thirty yards they stopped m order to. give him another chance ; which being refused) the operation was resumed, and so ou until a couple of hundred yards had been covered. As the overseer, though sadly wounded m the extremities, was still game to the backbone, and refused to concede an inch, his tormentors were compelled to give him best, without having their demands. granted. Di;sTßiroTiv_ Fibe,— We regret to have to chronicle a fire .which took place on | Saturday evening, resulting m the complete destruction of a four-roomed house :bn ; the I Rangitikei Line, the property of Mr. Morris, j It appeared the owner- weitf into the bush to saw some logs, being accom.pan.ied by his wife and children, and shortly afterwards upon looking toward the house, noticed a large mass of smoke m the immediate vicinity of the house. Upon hastily returning he opened the door, when the flames burst foyth with such stTpenj»th" fts. to level the building the ground m a few momentsMr. Morris is. totally unable to account for the catastrophe, for when he. reached the premises and. opened *ha;dqor. the Bse appeared to be confined to ihe roof. Nbta single article of furniture and wearing apparel was saved, beside, which' a considerable sum' of money was m the house at the time of the occurrence, but could- npjb. be reached. During the past few weeks Mrs Morris has attended: the various drapery sales' and laid m a stock of clothing, all of which has unfortunately perished m the flames, Th c building waa insured m the North British for £50, but that amount will riot cover. the7 Joss of furAiture, &c, without speaking 6s the hoqse; The greatest sympathy ia felt for the sufferer, wrho is a thoroughly honorable, lnd^tribus, deserving settler, and his position is such tbat he dbn ill bear his present misfortune.