SANDON.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 5179, 27 October 1877, Page 1 (Supplement)

SANDON.

(from ock own correspondent.) : I notice that the Feibliug correspondent of the Manawatu Times questions the veracity of my statement in connection with the antiseparation petition. He appears to think the whole tiling is a myth. I can assure him that I saw the petition in circulation, and it had then a great number of signatures ; and that I have heard from undoubted authority that previous to its being forwarded to Wellington it had received 450 genuine signatures. Another occasional correspondent to the Bangitikei Advocate, who quotes from the New Zealand Mail, apparently does not approve of the Foxton and Sandon line of railway. He seems to doubt whether the Hon. IMajor Campbell is not leading the Sandon settlers astray by offering to advance the £24,000 for the construction of this line of milway. I can assure this gentleman that the Sandon and Carnarvon settlers have the greatest faith in the promises made by the Hon. Major Campbell, and do not anticipate the least difficulty in raising the 2 per cent, guarantee fur five years, either by a tax levied by the County Council, or, if need be, by voluntary subscriptions. The Manawatu Vigilance Committee is still in existence, and is pleased to report that another new township has been formed called Campbell town, situated about six miles from Sandon, In the Douglas Block. The land around the township is of first-rate quality, and well adapted for settlement. I have seen the plans for the Bank of New Zealand (tenders for which have beou invited), and the designs are of the highest order of architecture. It will be a handsome addition to the buildings of the township. The first of a series of entertainments in aid of the Anglican Church Building Fund was given at the schoolhouse last Wednesday, and was a great success. The Kev. J. H. Simmouds presided. The want of a public hall was much felt upon this, as on former occasions. Owing to the increase of population in the district, the schoolroom is not large enough to contain the audiences that occasionally assemble there. The Bight Kev. the Bishop of Wellington is expected to consecrate the church ou the first Sunday in November. I am glad to be able to state that steps have been taken to make collections on behalf of the Indian Famine Belief Fund. The Banka of Australasia and New Zealand have kindly consented to receive subscriptions, and it is to be hoped all will contribute according to their means. , . ~ , The Ilangitikei and Manawatu Agricultural ‘ Show, to be held at Bulls, promises to bo a very successful affair. I hear of a great number of entries from both counties in stock and dairy produce. _ . At some of the large stations in the district they have commenced to shear their sheep, being compelled to do so earlier than usual on account of the obnoxious otawai getting into the wool. The weather has been exceedingly dry here of late, until the 21at, when we had some very genial showers, which the crops very much required.