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Manawatu Herald, Volume I, Issue 13, 8 October 1878, Page 2

Agiucultuiul Association. — Last Thursday, tho Mar ton Advocate coataiued the f jllowiug :— " His Excellency the Governor has boon requested tj act as patron of the newly formed iMauawatu Agri-. oultural Association. They Bhould have asked the Emperor of G-ormany to act as president, and tho Shah of Persia as ouc of tho vice-presidents." It may surpriso our contemporary to learn that liia Excellency the Governor has oonac-nted to bocouio Patron of the Manawatu Association, and has iuformed the Hon. Secretary of his willingness to act. What does tho Advocato think of its sneer now ? Wo understand Mr Robinson, who was asked to act as President of tho Association, has declined, forwarding a chequa for a handsome sum as a donation to the funds of the Society. We regret Mr Robinson does not see his way clear to act, and trust ho will reconsidor his decisi m. The meeting was perfectly unanimous in desiring him to accopfc the offite, not only because of his large agricultural iutsrest in the Manawalu, but also as a tribute of respect to him as the oldest settler in the district. 'J he duiies attaching to the presidency of the Society are almost nil, as the burden of tho vrtitk ofnecesaity falls upon the Hon. Secretary , Mr A. Walker. We shall be tjlad to hew that Mr Eobinson's objections havo been overcome, and that he has consented to act as president of tUe Association. .

Hr.u-v Wonic— Last week two of tho carriages gob off the Wellington Tramway Lino. Ifc is said that at the point, where tho carriages wont pi?, tho eurva is o:io in forty, and that the rails at thi3 point hiivo already been worn down half an inch. Over lour thousand puoplo travelled on tho 1' to last Satuvday.'

LniKi.. — The Ti:naru lloraLl, w'lon Me John Martin was appointed to th-. Legislative Council, raked up what pr.»f eased to be the past history of that gcmllemrtii . Tho ''Hon. John" lui3 issued a writ for libel

a gainsfc the proprietor.

Bisitov's HorsE.— The Biahop of lhigton is to have a new house, aud at a meeting of the Fund Committee it was announced that the subscriptions received and pronrsed amounted to £1703.

Sisteks or Mercy.— Oe. Friday last, ten Sisters of Mercy arrived at Wellington, en route for Hokitika; whero they are about to cstablfsh a convent. Tha nocessavy buildings are at present in course of erection. The Wellington Convent was decorated in honor of tho arrival of the Nuns, who have come out iu charge of tho Hev. Mother Cecilia, formerly assistantsuperioress of the Wellington Convent, and who went to Ireland about two years ago to obtaiu tho requisite number of Sisters of Mercy for the Hokitika Convent.

Choral Society.— The Foxton Choral Society, after its long period of rest, has again wakened into energy. The practice laßt we?k was well attended, several new voices being aided to the chorua. The first concert will probably take place in about six weeks, the music consisting of a number of operatic part songs and choruse s not before attempted, as Avell as one or two of tho old favorite glees. The Society is very weak in altoa, and one or two more basses would provo very useful. Whilst writing upon this subject, we might mention that we think a considerable numbe r of annual subscribers could possibly be obtained in the distiict. Tho working members of tho Society, ab present, contiibute a largo portion of the income apart from that obtainable by concerts, aud though we heartily agiee that a small sum is necessary for an entrance fee, we never, theless consider that as tho Society is a public institution for the cultivation of musical tustc, the outside public should come forward aud subscribe a yearly sum to assist in the purchase of music, &c. We understand that any one subscribing £1 Is per aiiDum is entitled to a certain number of tickets for each concert.

Tun Steamer Waipaha.— In our last issue, we published telegraphic info rinatio of tho anxiety felt at Hokitika for the safety of the steamer Waipara, which had been absent nine days. The Waipara is the tender boat for the port of Hokitika, and in tho intervals between the arrival of the ocean steamers, she trades to the Southern Settlements on the West Coast of the other inland, A.3 there was no sign of tho Waipara. tho steam tug Lioness was despatched in search of her last Friday. Captain Turnbull, Harbor master at Hokitika, who is intimately acquainted with the whole Southern Coast, joined iu the search, which happily proved successful, as the following 1 telegram from him, received by the .Marine Department at Wellington, on Saturday, will show: — " 'Iho Lioness returned with the Waipara this morning. She found her at Jackson's Bay, at w Inch place she arrived two hours before us, from tho Okaura yesterday morning. The Waipara had to ran for Okanru from Open Bay Island, as a last resource. The anchors and chains avo gone, coals expend" ed, and she was driving on to Open Bay Island Retf."

Dhowxed. — We learn by telegraph that a large number ol sheep and cattle have been drowned in the Clutha floods, and been washed ashore on the Ocean Beach.

Police Exauinw — The Parliamentary Committee appointed to enquire into Mr Barton's charges against the police, have been sitting for somo days past, and their report may be shortly expected. A correspondent of the Napier .Telegraph says that Mr Barton has not mado any headway in establishing a Jcase against the police The witnesses havo found the Select Committee a searching body. Inspector Shearman himself was quite bothered and confused when cross-examined about some ofhis correspondence bearing on the case So far the enquiry has not had an exhilarat-

■\g effect upon Mr Barton. Somo of the charges brought against the police date as far back as seven and eight years.*— Post.

Gushing. — Tho New Zealand Times has a reporter upon its staff who thug "gushes" over tho arrival of several SLs_ teva of Mercy from Irelaud: — " It has bei-n at all times for us a work of pleasure to record any movement that furthers the great causo of education, and it is therefore with feel'ngs of satisfaction that wo announce tho arrival in the colony of several highly accomplished Sisters cf Mercy who have left their homes and their dcir native land, and cherished friends and fond relations, for the noble work of imparting to the female youth at Uokitikaevei-y thing necessary for their education and improvement." That young man should write a book, and then . Ho has evidently not got beyond the*' veal" period of life yet.

Entip.e House Pope. — We yesterday had an opportunity of seeing the splendid young entire Pope. Mr John Smith, a Manawatu landowner, formerly of Motoa, but now of th<j Upper ffutt, has purchased Pope from Me Edward Kiddiford, of the Hutt, who reared him, and has brought the stallion to the Manawatu for a run. He is now at the Manawatu Hotel, Foxton, and is well worthy a visit ns he is a magnificent colt. Pope is by Kakapo out of Peeress, by The Peer ; all well-known horses. Kakapo, it will be remembered, was poisoned with two other

stablomale 1 ) at Cashpoint some few yeai" a ngo, when journeying to an E;ist Coast raoo mooting ; whilst Peeress has gaiued a high place on the Colonial turf. Tope stands 10 hands high, although only rising ■i ye.-i.rs, is of a light ohcshnufc ooloi*, and has magnifiicont proportions, his hotid and jlicat being n very picture of symmetry • He will be on view until Salur.Uy next. Tho horsj would he a groat acquisition to the diatiict, and wo should be pleasod to hear that arrangements had been mado for him to stay in the JManawatu District.

Maxawatu Hotel. — TJndov the new host and hostess, Mr and Mrs Honvy Hillen, very considerable alterations and improvements have recently bewn mado in the Manawatu Hotol. The old building having boeu found to bo too small, throe new bedroom3 and a very handsomely-fur-nished drawinjjrooni have boon added on to the existing accommodation ; a billiard room has been erected on the ground-floor, also a lofty and commodious dining room. The furnishing has also been renovated, and ev >ry thing possible has been dono to make the house thoroughly comfortable and attractive to visitors.

nAi.L. — A fancy dress ball takes place at I'nlmerston this evening.

County Council. — The monthly meeting of the County Council takes place to-mor-

row.

In addition to the ordinary business ) a special meeting of the Council will bo held to consider the desirnbility of the County talunjr over tho Halcorabe and Feilding Road. The estimates for the ensuing year will also bs considered at this meeting of the Council.

Foxtox Saw -Mill. — The contractors for the erection of the machinery for the Foxton saw-mill arrived per Jane Douglas on Sunday, and tho work will bo at once started. Mr M'Beth expects to have the mill iu full working order in about seven weeks' time.

To the Front Agaix. — We understand Mr F. Loudon intends to stand for tho County Council at the ensuing general election next month. Mr H. Dawson will also probably contest tho Awahou Hiding, aud it is almost certain that Mr Rockstrow, having tasted the sweets of legislative honors, will again seek the suffrages of the electors. Somo electioneering f un is likely.

All Saints' Church. — The Rev. A. Towgood, of Marton, officiated at All Saints' Church, Koxton, on Sunday last, morning and evening, and also- addressed the Sunday School in tho afternoon. Tho morninyr sermon was upon " Gratitude," illustrated by the case of tho Samaritan leper who alone returned to thank tho Great Healer ; whilst tho evening disoourso was upon " Spiritual Resurrection," based on tho raising of tho widow's sou. Both discourses were delivered without notes, and wero thoroughly enjoyed by tho 1 irgj congregations which assembled. MrTowgood left for the Synod (which meets to-day at Wellington), por yesterday morning's coach.

Roman Catholic Church. — The 'Rev. Father SMoreau, of Ofcaki, conducted Divine service at the Foxton Court-houso, on Sunday last, both morning and evenincj. The rev. gentleman visits thi3 portion of his district once each month, and hi* visits are highly appreciated by his flock, who would without his ministrations, be deprived of tho ordinances of their church.

The Fkuiues.— Mr H. J. Hayuc3, the "■'ouuty Engineer, has during the last few weeks visited tho ferries about which so many complaints were made at the hut meeting of Iho Council. He will present a report at to-morrow's silting.

Good Ale. — Although a quantity of ale comes from Wellington to Manawatu, the Crown Brewery at Palmerston continues to inoreaso its reputation for the production of a gootl wholosomo alo. As favoring local industiy, we are gratified to seo tho stand the Crown jirewcry makos against its biur competitors, more especially as the Palmerston article ranks at least equally as high as that imported.

Tug Royal Hotel. -Tha aliovo well known hotel is now presided over by Mr J. 0. Uatchelar, who has been known for a number of yoars on this coast as a most successful and obliging host. From personal experience, wo can say the hotel is conducted by Mr Batchelar in first-class stylo, and heartily wish that gentleman success. Tho ltoyal is the stopping place at Palmerston for the Wairarapa and Kawkes' Bay coaches, and we have no doubt all travellers to those districts will avail themselves of Mr Batchelar's comfortable house,whilst waiting at Palmersfon for their departure.

Davies Again. — We observe that Mr D. P. Davies is again in this district on a survey uiissidn, having arrived per Jan« Douglas on Sunday. Me Davies spends so much of his time here, that it should almost pay him to settle down amongst us. At any rate, we may conclude hw frequent visits are satisfactary to himself and his constituents.

In another column Mr Loulon announces the arrival of his summer goods.

Mr J. C. Thompson advertises a choica lot of now drapery on sale afc his shoj).

It is okxhually aumitted by everybody who has visited Jacobs' Athenaeum Bazaar, that it is the only shop in town that contains a good and complete assortment of Fancy Goods and Jewellery suitable for Presents, Birthday Gifts, or Wedding Presents. Parties requiring any of the above articles will save themselves a lot of trouble by calling and inspecting tho immense assortirent, which is too gigantic to particularise by advertisement. — Anvr.]