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Manawatu Times, Volume X, Issue 1334, 30 October 1884, Page 2

A quantity of interesting reading matter will be found on the fourth page, Mr Maoelister, Q-bvernment Auditor, was m Palmeraton yssterday, on official business. Mr J. B. Forster.Pratt has had an excellent lambing season on hit station, the yield being no less than 105 per cent. A native chief named Maaihera Matangi die l at the Taita, Hutt, on Monday, at the age of 82, Owing to the delays by wet weather the railway line will not be opened to Tahoraite before December Ist. It is expected that operations will be commenced at the Woodville Dairy Factory on Ist December. . Winiata's captors have been promoted — McQovern to be a firs'nclasi sergeant, and G-iliies to be a third-class sergeant. A paper, read at the Auckland Institute -yesternight advocated the changing of the uame New Zealand to " Hesperia." The foundation stone of a convent has been laid at Hamilton Waikoto. Kishop Luck subscribed LIOO towards its cost, The monthly meeting of Manawatu Chosen Faw L.O.L. is cal'e ■. for Weiines' day evening next. The business includes election of officers. A woman named Mary MoLaughlin was brought up at the Ashbu ton Court yesterday charged with the mu:.ier of h,er ill gitimate child. She was remanded till Monday next. ■ On our fourth page we publish the results of the examination of the Karere School. W-- must compl mentMr Mathietoa on the re- ults, which must aho be gratifying to the parents of the children. The Woodyille Jockey CJub hftve accepted Mr S, Abrahams' offer for the u«e of his totaliiator at the meeting to be held on the Ist January. We arc glad to see that local enterprise is being supported by local clubs. Mr Cobbe informs us that the movement to establish an Agricultural and Pastoral Association m Manawatu ii very favorably received m Foxton and that it will be heartily supported by the itation-holders and farmers of that portion of the district. The gun stolen by the lunatic Gibson has been found a short distance from where he was captured. Both barrels had been cut off, rcduoing their length by one-third A shot bag, with shot m, was lying across the hammers. The Colonist's Motueka correspondent reports the death by drowning ia Motueka River of Francis Austin, aged between 70 and 80 years, an old settler m the district, He 19 supposed to have been thrown from his horse. The Woodville Examine* says : — We regard Mr Macarthur, of Manawatu, as one of the best authorities m the colony on local government, and none has moved more actively to break up the dual system, and revert to tho Koad Boards. Mr Cobbe, of Moutoa, was % pas'enger by the np train last evening for Hawera, taking with him a number of his prize omney Marsh Sheep to compete at the show therp. The animali are beautiful sp cimeos of their class and attracted considerable attention, Unuiistakeable evidence of the suoo»sful establishment of another Friendly Society m our midst is given by an advertisement m another column oonvening a meeting, of the Committee of the H.A.C.8.. Society, for the, purpose of electing - officers, and other important business. The nveling takes p^ace on Sunday evening nex{; l ' St Patrick' Ohnrob, • " " , A mepting of inventors held m Christ- • hurch decided to form an Inventors Agenoy Oonpahy with a capital of L 5009 m LI shares, for bringing out inveations of which the inventors have not the capital or other mean* for working thum themselves, Letters promising support were received from inventors ia all part* of tho colony, The B'utiooat boy whose appearanc > 'm Auckland created some astonishment there a few days ago arrived m Wellington with his mother m the Wairarapa on Sunday, and his blue coat, yellow stockings, and bare head were not a little stared at. The Post understands he left for Foxton m the Jane DoHgias. He passed through to Wanganui by the train last eveningAt a meeting of settlers held at Awahuri on Saturday- evening, Mr Thos Fraser m the chair, it was unanimously resolved " That a petition be forwarded to Mr R. B. Kenzie, to present to the chairman of the County Council, calling attention to the dreadful state of the road at the Awahuri end of the Campbelltoirn-road, and praying respectfully to have the iame formed, so as to form a complete road to and from Csmpbellton." Says the Post: — There is at present staying m Wellington a commercial gentle* man, travelling for an Australian firm, whose muscular powers are somewhat out of the common. Although apparently a middle-sized man of no particular athletic appearance, the gentleman m question can lift single-handed and raise above his head dumb bells weighing 150 bs. fle is also famous as a long distance pedestriim. 'He lately won a wager m New Seuth Wales by distancing Cobb's coach over a 20 miles stretch of fair country road. (The gem leman referred to is Mr N. W. Turnbull, travelling for Messrs Collins and Sons, and who was recently a visitor to Palmarston.) Freezing operations having been resumed by the'&ear Meat Company iast week a porton of the cargo of frozen meat for the s.s. Yiptory has already bern prapa^ed. That vessel will take 3QQO carpases.. She will be followed by the Ruapehu and Coptic, both of which will ship large quan- ! tities of frozen meat. Arrangements haye been made whereby the Meat Export Company will freeze for the Gear Company m January, February, and March, do as to > nable the latter company to fulfil itß engagements, — Post, I In oiir advertiement columns Mr H. W. | Boon notifies that he has cpened the ! Palmerston Fruit Mart, m the premise* lately occupied by MrH. W. Eaybittle, near tke Reudy Money Store. Mr Boon has now m stock a consignment of oranges, apples, bananas, pineapple?, and lemons, and receirei fresh tuppiies by each steamer Ha it aUo a cash buyer of all kindiof fruit, pouittjf, wad «ggi.

MentmoM! ha* bee be .'itched for the Mcl bom ne "Jap. Mr J. L. Sliepherd, ex M.H. li., died m the hospital at Dunedin yesterday. An article relating to the Manawatu Buiter Factory appears on our fourth page. The first wool clip, of ths season -was delivered m Palmerston yesterday by Mr M. Prendergast, The District meeting of Oddfellows takes place to-morrow and m the evening a ball j will be held m the Foresters Hall, which will no doubt be largely attended. A number of tenders were received to» day for the work of erecting Sale yards at Karero for Mr G. M. Knelson, that of iMr John Lynch being accepted. At a meeting of the Friendly Socierie? Sports Committee last evening, arrangements were made to hare the course put m perf ct order this week. Mr Langkjer informs us that a part of the framwork of the observatory was ereetsd this morning. On Saturday the Astronomical flag will be struck at noon. Mr Hanlon is making a beautiful chimney for the building, the model of which can be seen at his woiks. We are lequested to intimate that owners of brood mares and other thoroughbred stock who desire their names to be recorded m the New Zealand Stud Book should communicate with Mr James King, who will be glad to forward any entries. An advertiserelating to this appears elsewhere, Uhe summer meeting of the Woodville Jockey Club takes place on Tears' Day. The following is the programme ; — Handicaps Hurdles, 25 eovs ; 5 sots, to second horse ; Hack Hurdles, 10 sove, Maiden Plate, 20 soys ; Members Hack Race, 20 .soys ; Club Handicap, 50 sots ; Hack Flat Race, 10 sots ; Consolation, 10 soys. ~ A good general servant is advertised for. Mesrrs Bentley Bros' altered advertise* ment appears to»day . Mr John Manson invites tenders for erecting a wool shed (labor only). We direct attention to Mr H. T. Flyger's altered advertisement before the leader. Mrs Morley inserts an advertisement m this issue relating to her Registry office m the Square, Mr James King, honorary secretary M. EC notifies that per-.ons desirous, of communicating with the Club are requested to address their letters o him, A notice of considerable interest to Mr Robert Crawford of Cartertoh appears m our advertising column. Mr. A. S Baker is solicitor m the matter. We direct special attention of intending borrower* to the adTertisement inserted before the leader by Mr J. Herbert Hankins, solicitor. He advertises the fa«t that he has money to lend on broad acres m sums of from £100 upwards; with interest at current rates. We are informed that Mr Baker, of Foxton, utterly denies having originated the rumor recently current to the effect that certain changes were contemplated m the police force. If Mr Baker had considered the medium through which the rumor obtained publicity he would haTe known th.-tt no one believed it. Such statements as those published are calculated to do smous injury both to the officials themselves and to the cne who has been falsely accused of setting the rumor m circulation. Recent experiences should hare taught some people to avoid inventing rumors. We have vacancies m our Dressmakin • Work Roon? for eight or ten more apprentices. Young Ladiet desirous of developing - their talents m this art should em.race. race this opportunity of sesuring tuition under first-class and experienced management. Apply at once CM, Ross & Co. The Bon Marche, We are now snowing a cnoice assort* ment of Spring Goods which for price and quality ate far superior to anything previously shown m Palmerston. Ladies are invited to call early and secure a choice of Patterns. Our Lace Goods for tbis season are worth, inspecting, the patterns and desien being perfection it" self. \^e baye also received a fresh supply of that wonderful Everlasting Washing Tweed at Is per yard. Also Men's 13 egatta Shirts, collars attached, 4s 6d each at Bentlet Bbos, Marl-' borough House, the Sauare, " Wells' Health Kenewer" restores health and vigor, cur s Dyspepsia, Impotence, Debility. At druggists. Felton Grimwade & Co,, Agents, Wellington,