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Manawatu Herald, Volume I, Issue 50, 18 February 1879, Page 2

Teachers' Association-,— -Under the new regulations issued by the Minister for education every teacher must undergo an examination in science before he can be entitled to a certificate. The teachers of the educatioual district of Wanganui have therefore very wisely set themselves to work to assist oacli other in the study of those brauches which have been prescribed for them. Tlvar first meeting for that purpose was held on Saturday morning last, in the Halcombe School, when a most instructive lecture was given by Mr Huysman, a Belgian doctor of science, who had kindly volunteered his services for trie occasion. Tho lecturer, after alluding to the various forces in nature, dwelt more particularly upon affinity, and after illustrating by noticing the elements of which everything is. composed, he concluded by explaining tho anatomy of tbe human body, preparatory to showing how intimately associated with physiology is the science of chemistry. Although laboring under very great disadvantages, such as an imperfect acquaintance with the English language, and a want of apparatus to illustrate pract ; cally some of his remarks on chemistry, ho gave an excellent address. In his description of the anatomy of the huiuau body, ho fully made up for the absence of printed diagrams by the facility with which he sketched on the blackboard the various parts of the human frame, showing a by no means. superficial acquaintance with his subject. At the conclusion, a vote of thanks was given to Mr Huysmun and he was requested to allow himself to be made an honorary member of the Teachers' Associarion. The teachew then adjourned to the residence of Mr and Mrs Harris, at whose cordial invitation they proceeded to make some very interesting experiments in the "scieuco ot alimentation," To restore the equilibrium disturbed by the mentnl strain in the morning, the affceruooa was conclu led by v game of cricket on tho llalcombe green. The next meeting was fixed for Saturday, March Ist, at llalcombe.

The Wanganui Hospital.— ln our last issue, some speeches were reported as having been delivers! in the County Council, in which the Wanganui Hospital authorities were rather sharply criticised on account of a youig jrirl sent from Feilding being refused admission. MivMacartliui- informs us that he went to Wanganui on Friday to arrange with the Borough Council regard* ing Hospital matters, bab only succeeded in fixing a day upon which he will meet with tint body to thoroughly dUciss the whole question. He states, however, that the offlC'ra did not refuse admission to the girl, but that as there w.is no other female patient in the ward the mother declined to leavo her daughter. As the County Chairman pointedly remarked to us, " Of course the officials could not go out and break a woman's leg so as to get a companion for the girl !" Certainly not Mr Miicarthur thinks, after lookiug over the building, that (he suggestion to erect and furnish a Manawatu wing is the best remedy for the lack of accommodation. It is probable the Council will ba asked at next meeting to grant sufficient mouey for the purpose. Probably £150 would be ample.

3>iyx»ED Authority* — We are told on the highest authority that " No man can serve two masters ; " but Mr Hayiid, the Engineer to the Manawatu County Council, and ditto to the Manawatu Hightvays'Board has ess.iyed that task. Whether he has succeeded in discovering some method by which to overcome the difficulties of the situation, is not known ; but already one stool is beginning to cry out that Mr Hayns regards the other too highly j in other wrds, the Highways Board complains that tlu Council assumes a leading posit iou, instructs the Engineer what to do, where to do it, and how t j do it ; and in fact, takes the place of first fiddle Mi* McPhereon, the Foxton Warden, brought the matter uDder the notice of the Board, and objected in strong terms to the Cou.icill interfering with the E.jgineer. A discussion having taken place upon the qnestion, Mr Hayns was requested in future to take his orders from the Board in respect of work to be done. Resolutions are. easily passed, no doubt, and orders gi#n, but whilst the County tugs al one elbow, and the Board at the other, Air Ho vns will not be able to satisfy both. < No doubt before very long the Council will require the whole services of an Engineer, as the work ie constantly increasing. Meantime it will be to the interest of both to leave the question of priority of work, &c-, to the Engineer himself. If either body attempts to obtain precedence without due consideration of the other's wants, the result will be a collision and mutual loss.

More Pure-bred Stock. — A. few weeks agi we chronicled the arrival of some purebred animals for Mr Simpson, of Baineise, Mahawatu. We now have great pleasure iv announcing that by ttie Ringarooma, which reached Wellington on Friday last,

from Melbourne v a the South, there arrived, a further importation of vuluubla pure-bred slock, for Mr Simpson and Ids partner — Mr lien: y Mace, of Wellington. Theshipnu-nt comprises a bull and three heifers, imported from the celebrated Mount Niornt herd, Victoria. The bull, Prince Cii-rlie the

■coon i, is a pure-bred shoro-horn bull, red "nil wli>'P in t-olo.', and just one year ol'l. 'tis »ire U the imported bull ritice Oil srlie. wh oh (Vims of the faiuout Booth h ood, md was from Mr T. E. Pawlett'g wll-Uniwn herd. His rinm is Fanny the Thirl, by the imported bull, Lord Harrington. T'sie three heifers also are pure-bred shorthorns ; they are roan in color ; from two to three yenrs old ; and were the offspring of the noted bull, Farmer, whose sire, Prince iJhristian, blso of the Bo'ifch bipod, was sold at three year* old fir 1000 guineas. The importations of pure stock made by Mr Srnpeon cannot but have n most beneficial effect npon the farming interest in this district, and we hive no doubt the enterprising Arm will ro'tp the reward of their energy in good prices for the progeny.

All Saints' Church. — On Sunday lost, hid Lordsitip Bishop Had field conducted Divine Service both morning and evening at all Saints 1 Church* FoXfcon, and preached oil erfch occasion. The' morning sermon was hfbn " The victory of Christianity," the text befls Genesis 111, v. 15 ; in the evening upon "The Unity of the Church," from I Corinthians, xii, verse 12. Both sermons were eloquent and argumentative expositions of the passages taken up, and commanded the i*apt attention of the congregation. The evening service was largely attended ; the heavy rain preventing many from being present in the morning. After the evening service, the Sacrament of the Holy Communion was administered. Yesterday morning a. Maori confirmation service was conducted by 1119 Lordship in the Poxton Church. The ceremony was to have taken place on Sunday, but owing to some natives being absent, and the heavy rain which fell during the day, his Lordship was advised to postpone it until the following morning. A large number of Maoris witnessed the service, and the candidate!* for confirmation were mostly robed in white. His Lordship proceeded to the Upper District by yesterday afternoon's train.

Sheep.— According to section 11 of " The Sheop Act,. 1878," bo Inspector of is allowed to be a eheepowuer within the district to which he is himself appointed. Owing to this, Mr Walter Simpson, Sheep Inspector for Mnnawatu, has during the last few weeks disposed of the whole of his flook to Messrs Campbell and Simpson of Turakina. Horse Shot. — On Satuday last, a horse belonging to Mr Mulligan, of Ashm-st, which was tied to n fence in Fielding, sue ceeded in teartug down a post. He then started kicking, vigorously, and broke one of his logs near the thigh ; the annimal was eventually shot. jFoxtox School. — By a notice from Dr j Rockstrow, Chairman of the School Committee, published in another column, it will be seen that the '"oxton School will reopen in the Public Hall on Thursday next, 20lh February. Ferries.— The County Council advertises for tenders for the leasing of the Gorge and Foxton Ferries. Tenders close on the 12th March. Enoush Mail,— The English Mail via San Francisco reached the Manawatu per coaoli yesterday afternoon. It arrived at Wellington per Uhnemoa on Saturday evening.

Bush Fiees — Burning is the order of the day, aud of the night too, throughout the whole Upper District. Tho whole country is filled with smoke, and at night the sky is lit up with the lurid glare of numerous bush fires. The views in travelling along the line by night are in many cases highly picturesque.

Scab at Mouto.v.— The Sheep Inspector, Mr Simpson, has taken every possible procaution to prevent the spread of scab from Messrs Barber's Monfcoa flock to other portions of the district. Wo understand the whole of the sheep in the neighborhood are to be dipped at ouce, and we also notice Mr Hadfield's certificate has been cancelled under clause 3 and 4of section 5 v of the Sheep Act, 1878, which read as follows: — " Infected sheep," moans any sheep winch have within three months been mixed with any sheep infected with scab or catarrh, or with any sheep forming part of a fioek so infected ; and it al?o means any sheep being depastured on the same ground or ran as any infeccted sheep. Wa believe no Bcab hus been seen on any of Mr Hadfield's sheep, but the above is a necessary precaution.

Habbou Board. — In a Gazette dated February 13, Messrs E. S. Thynne, T. U. Cook, and F. Loudon, are nominated by the Governor under seotion 23 of " The Harbors Act, 1878," members of the Foxton Harbor Board.

Valuation' List. —We understand the whole valuation of tho Foxton Local Board is to be objected to, on tho ground that the valuer, Mr A. Moiaet, did not make the necessary statutory declaration before a Justice of the Peace previous to beginning the work of valuation.

Mr Ross ox the \Taiich. — On Wednesday last; word waß received from the Hydrabad that Air Ross, contractor for the 1 lunching of the ship, was ia a state of " siege " on board, the men having struck work, and being anxious to take the value of their work out of the contractor's hide, as thay could not get it from hia pocket. a the danger was imminent, on Thursday morn* ing Constable Purcell, accompanied hy Captains Holmwoodand Gibbon, proceeded to the vessel, but no sign whatever of Ross could be found, although a most diligent search was made. The party left the ship disappointed, conol tiding that by some means or other he had got ashore and fled from hisl pursuers per Wellington coach ; but from " information received " the con. stable went aboard again, and this time succeeded in finding Ross hid up in a railway carriage amongst the cargo. Trembling with fear, he came on deck, under protection of the police officer, whilst his creditors glared at him fiercely. After some promises hid been made by the debtor, and scorned by the mistrusting men, he was allowed to leave, and came on to Foxton, whence he took his departure. Doubtless his sojourn on the Hydrabad will hot be one of the bright spots in Mr Ross's life.

Education Board.— No candidates were nominated by the Foxton School Committee yesterday for the vacant seats on the Education Board.

Stock Sales.— Mr W. L. Coward, of l Vaipawa, will hold to-morrow an important sale of valuable stock selected from two of the most celebrated herds on the East Coast, and that to-morrow will afford a splendid opportunity to sheep and cattle owners of obtaining first class stook near at hand

PtTRETAWHAO. — Regarding the native dispute at Puretawhao, to which we alluded about ten days ago, we understand the three disputing parties have agreed to allow the survey to proceed, the question of how the land will be divided being left to the adjudication of the Native Lands Court. As we stated before, the matter in dispute

Ui whath'er the land shall be divided into three parts, euoh hapu taking a strip, or whether an equal division shall be made, each -party reiaiain^ their otfn dearinga,. and cultivations.

Thr City of Attention.— The f4fy i\6t lackland is b-^insr rapi lly dinmantlea by Massw How^, Hir W-iy add Co, ibe ship's donkey-engine being ;»dvi>rtiaed for aile in another colume. A good sugnestion has h9Pn made, that with all the material* roquired at hand, forming portioim of the wreck, it would be very easy to build and fit out a small vessel at the mouth of *he Otaki Rivof . The wreck is only about 40 yardH from the river, and ws command the suggestion to the shipbuilders at Welling' ton.

Ar3ival. — The Hon John Johnston, who owns considerable property in the district, it at present on a vxtit to- Foxton, having arrived from Wellington per yesterday's couch, lie proceeds inland this morning.

DaFAULTUfo UATBrATsns.— The Honor watu Highways Board are- determined to get i.i the unpaid rates. A notice is to be stuck up on the land of each defaulter, stating his name, and the amount due. We should think a few summonses, directed against some " good marks," would have the effect of attracting the raonoy to the Board's chest.

The p.B. Osprey.-— We / understand the little steamer Qsfrrey, whioh was built some years ago by Messrs Seagar, of the Phosnix Foundry, Wellington, for a Blenheim firm, and employed in towing Teasels up the Wairau River, has been bought by Messrs Liddell, Jonson, and Gibson, of Foxton, and will shortly arrive from Wellington to trade upon the Manawaeu River. It will be remembered that some time ago the Oaprey went ashore near the mouth of Porirua Harbor; she wna,however, got off and taken . to Wellington, having sustained but little damage. It is said the price paid by the gentlemen referred to was £300. We wish them suocess j in their venture, and have no doubt the little steamer will soon create a profitable trade for herself, as in addition to plying upon the Manawatu, she will be able to enter with ease both the Rangitifeoi and Otaki Rivers.

G-ood fob Him.— ln a southern township, recently, a young man of rather "swell" tendencies had incurred a debt with his confiding tailor, which, owing to his slightlys-traUened circumstances, he was unable to liquidate. After repeated applications for payment, the tailor became importunate, and commenced to push matters; but the young man wa3 quite cool, and said it was impossible for him to pay just then. " Then," groaned the confiding Snip, " perhaps, Mr Blank, you can tel! me when you will ba able to pay me ?" •' Good heavens, man, do you take me for a — — prophet," responded young hopeful. This was a killer, and the tailor departed without uttering another word, just gazing with a look of reproach at his debtor. It is only fair to add that the debt was soon afterwards paid ; but whether he two ever did business again your deponent sayeth not. It may be of interest to state that Mr Blank was of Hibernian extract, and, of course, a member of the Civil Service.

Immigration AGESxs.--From a private communication from Wellington, the Auckland Heruld has the following extract : " Tue Government, it is said, do not purpose sending auy more immigration agents, with large salaries and liberal travelling aliowanoea, to the mother country, at least for some years to come, but will take advantage of the intelligent and well-informed colonists leaving for a short visit to act as represntalives, under condition* and allowances to be specially arranged. The AgenU General, Sir Julius Yogel, has had his attention directed to the absolute necessity of. the greatest care being exercised in connection "with the class of people sent out at the public expense, co that, if possible, none but useful colonists will be encouraged to these shore 3."

Anc "deacon Stock's Filter. — At there* quest of many of our readers we ( Evening Post) reprint Archieacon Stock's useful suggestion for the construction of a cheap and efficient filter, which was published in our columns a few weeks a^o. It is as follows:—" Buy a large flower-pot, and a jutr on which the pot can rest. Cover the hole of the flower-pot with a piece of glass Break charcoal into the size of small marbles, and put this into the pot to the depth of ono inch. Place over this two inches of charcoal finely broken up. Covet with a plate to prevent the charcoal being 1 disturbed. No better filter than this can be bought. Many of the filters sold are causes of evil, because the upper shelf (or my plate) is a fixture. It is impossible to re« new the filtering material, which of course becomes foul from use. This should always be done before the hot weather sets in, and new charcoal added as above. T have just chipped out the shelf of an old filter, and by adding fresh charcoal, shall thoroughly renew it. The water from our roservoir is of necessity, as it is not filtered, unfit for use as drinking water for children, unless it is boiled or filtered. It is not well to use the water of a newly«made filter. Water should run through it once or twice to remove dirt from the charcoal, &c."

A Marryin'o' Man. — A Dunedin paper says that, a reverend gentleman in that city has officiated at no leas than 2040 marriages. If this clergyman is a bachelor, he will never more, when asked why he does not get married, be able to advance the stereotyped excuse that he is not a marrying raan #

A bab I Torses — Mr Biddiford of the Hut t, imported by the Bingarooma, on her la9t trip from Melbourne, two purebred Arab stallions, from Bombay.

It is generally admitted by everybody who has visited Jacobs' Atheneeum Bazaar that it is the only shop in Wellington 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 the immense as* sortment, which is too gigantic to particu. larise by advertisement. — [Advt.]