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Manawatu Herald, Volume I, Issue 93, 22 July 1879, Page 2

All Saints' Chueoh. — It was announced at evening service on Sunday that his Lordship the Bishop will conduct Divine Service at the above Church on Sunday nest.

Nkw Hebrides. — At the Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning last a special collection was made on behalf of the New Hebrides Mission. The Rev. Mr Duncan officiated.

Bbicks and Lime. — From our advertising columns it will be seen that Messrs Bull and Adams have entered into partnership, and are now carrying on business as brickmakers, limeburncrs, &c, «t their biickfields on the river bank roud, beyond Mr J. T. Stewart's residence. They also contract for all kinds of brickwork. We wish them success in their business, as local industry is at all times worthy of support.

The Footpaths.— The timely can tiou administered by the Local Board to Robinson and party, seems to have had a very good effect, as we notice they are now pushing on witli their contract for the forn ation of the footpaths from' the Awuhou drain to Burr's corner. Wlien the work is completed it will lend a greatly-improved appearance to the main street, and we should think Hie increased value given to the land would in a few years pay for the cost of the paths.

Served Him Right.— On Thursday last when Mr li. Stevens was driving a mob of cattle through Bulls township, he saw an individual approaching on horseback in tho opposite direction. The horseman kept on the side nearest the fence, and Mr Stevens seeing that possibly a bu'lock might turn " crusty/ called out to the man to go to the other side, where he would hnve more room in the event of a bullock rushing him. He disregarded the l warning, which was given twice, and had passed nearly the whole of the mob, when one of the hindmost bullocks rushed in a furious manner at the horse, striking him fair on the chest, one horn going each side. This nearly capsized h«rse and rider, but before they could get away, the bullock made another rush, and this time caught the man's trousers at the side, and ripped them right up to the waist. It was most fortunate that the stupid fellow escaped without being gored, but had serious injury occurred, it would have been entirely his own fault. Mr Stevens remarked to him that the next time' he was warned, perhaps he would accept the caution. He answered that he thought the cattle were quiet, and rode off to effect repairs, doubtless a wiser man.

Whyto's Hotel, between ono of tho Georgia Minstrel Company and Mr J. Birchley, the latter player receiving 150 points out of 400. At tho conclusion of the game, it was shown that tho sablo musician had considerably over- estimated his skill, for the local player Won by 126 points, the game standing at the finish 401 to 275. Tho minstrel took his defeat very unkindly, and hinted his willingness to play another game outside the hotel for the c takes, which, however, was declined.

The Otaki School.— We are pleased to notice that the Otaki School Corumittoe have accepted our suggestion, and determined to send the plans and specifications of the new building to Foxton, that builders here may have the opportunity of inspect ing them and tendering ibr the work. Parties desiring to see them will find them at the Manawatu Herald office, where they will lie until 5 p.m. to-morrow (Wednesday.;

Caught.— Yesterday afternoon, Mr A. J. Whyte, whilst sitting in his private parlour, heard a noise in his bar, and sending a child to see what was the cause, a man was seen climbing over the counter. Mr Whyte at once ran around to the front door, where he"collaied" the climber, but as a search showed that he had no " liquid comforts " secreted about him.and as Mr Whyte's "till" is fitted into one of his pockets, he gave the climber a warning and let him go. People had better be on then- guard, as it is said the couuter-jumperhad a confederate. They are strangers to lToxton.

BewAße.-*— As one or two prosesutions have vecen'ly taken plnce owing to breaches of (he Arms Act, in ignorance of its provisions, we may state that nil persons dealing in sheet lead, lead piping, or similar article?) are required to procure licenses, and furnish regular returns to the|Customs authorities. Storekeepers cannot be too cartful in such matters, and if any doubt exists in their minds they wouM do well to seek information from Mr Burgess, the Collector of Customs-.

On, ¥ob a Lawteb. — Mr Loudon is in rather a singular position ns regards his seat on the Local Board. Tho Act states that should any member be absent from four successive meetings of the Board, his soat is vacant. Mr Loudon, owing to business engagements away from Foxton, had been absent from three meetings, and that held on Wednesday last was the fourth. Knowing his seat was in danger, he attended punctually at 3 o'clock, the hour for which the meeting was called, but as tho members had not gathered, the meeting did not take place till some short time after. Mr Loudon) however, did not attend during the sitting. We are not of course aware whether the seat is vacant or not. It is certain that the Commissioner referred to was absent from four meetings, though it is. rather a nice legal point whether his presence at the office for a few moments at the hour fixed for the meeting prevents the law taking effect. We opine that ns the meeting was not " constituted," he could not be said to be present at it. However, Mr Loudon was allowed to take his seat as usual at the " special" meeting on Friday. This, however, would not settle the question one way or the othel\ We think it desirable the matter should be settled before the Board does any further business, as the legality of their action may be questioned

Supreme Court.— -A case of considerable importance ia to be heard *at the Supreme Court, Wellngton, during the present week. The parties are Mr Wood of ftloutoa. and Dr Uuller, and the claim made is for some £2000, being the value of certain property at .iloutoa, which plaintiff alleges went out of his hands through the action of defendant. It is stated some rather strange disclosures are likely io be made. Messrs Connolly and I'itt, acting for Mr Staite, appear on behalf of Mr Wood. Messrs Thynne and Loudon went to Wellington on Saturday morning per coach, having been subpoa.iaed on Mr Wood's side. Mr A. Walker also went at the same time, having reoeived subpoenas from both sides.

Apology. — We apologise to our Wellington correspondent for the ommissioa of his letter, which was crowded out of last issue. As the matters with which it deals refer mostly to political events which have since taken a fresh turn, we have refrained from inserting it on this occasion. We regret this, but newspapers have their limits, "and on this occasion, the limits first of space and then of time have conspired to keep " our own's " interesting letter from publication No doubt he will accept this explanation. Since writing the above we have received a later letter, which we publish in another column.

Fudit TxiEßS.— On Friday last, Messrs. Thynne, Linton & Co. held a sale of fruit trees, shrubs, pot plante, &c, at their rooms There was a good attendance at the sale, and under the potent spell of the auctioneer's eloquence, the whole of the lots wore disposed of at good prices. The s.ilo was the last of the season.

Thb State School.— Yesterday the children attending the Public School gathered once more in their own building, which certainly has undergone very grnat improvements during their übsenoe". It is now some seven or eight months since the Committee ■were compelled to vacate the old building To oram 130 children and three or four teachers into a small building- 43ft long-, and one half of it 36ft wide, the remainder UOf t, was most certainly tempting Piovidence to a degree ; yet such were the dimensions of the building when the Committee vacated it and rented the Publio liall. This latter place, although admirably suiiod for concerts, dances, &c, and a credit to the town, was but a poor substitute for a schoolhouse having no division whatever, and the gather-' ing of so large a body of children in one room leadiu^ to both inconvenience and confusion, which Bffeoted the results considerably ; in fact, the position Foxton took at last examination, considering the difficul ties that had to be contended with, were of a most creditable character, and phowed that with a proper building and appliances, and a sufficient staff, the local school would prove itself second to none in the whole district. We are glad to say that so far as the building and appliances are concerned, there is now nothing to complain of. On Saturday afternoon we were courteously shown over the building by the head master, Mr Hulke, who takes a real pleasure in his •work, aud in faot spent several days last week in arranging everything for the com fort of the scholars, and so that the school might start the new term with the best pos Bible chunces of suocess. En tering the door from the main ioad, wo pass through a porch into a new girls' school, a lofty and capacious room 46ft x 20ft, and lighted with two large windows on the east side, one on the west, and one at each end. In this room the whole of the furniture is new, having been made and finished in an excellent manner from a model furnishsd by th<* Board. A slit is made in the desks for slates, and a shelf is fitted under the table for books, &c. The next room is 20ft x 20ft, and in it the infants will be taught. Beyond this again is the old building, which has been heightened and: in many other respects improved, and in which the boys' classes will eventually be conducted. The following are the respective dimenßionB :— Boys' School, old building, 43ft x 36ft j infant B'chool (new) 20ft x 2oft ; girls' Bchool (new) 46ft x 30ft< The acoommodation thus

given will afford additional room for 60 or 70 more children jKnil bo iideu will prevent the crowding which resulted in the old building. The number attending the school when it broke up was 134, and we have very little doubt that in a month or two this will be considerably increased. A few pounds might be judiciously spent in gravelling the footpaths from the road to the school, and in levelling tho ground immediately around the building These, however, are matters of detail which the Committee will doubtless attend to at an early date. Meantime, We congratulate the master and the youngsters on the really fine building now provided, and would urge the latter to show their appreciation by determining to place Foxton at the head of the list when the next examination comes round. The only thing remaining to be done i is to divide the school and appoint a mistress over the girls' department. Strong efforts are now being made to obtain one, end when the appointment is made, there will be nothing wanting to make the school in every way successful. For the present it will continue to be conducted as a " mixed " school.

BMr,tFi\-— We notice that steps have been taken to obtain a bailiff for the It M Court at Foxton. Tho necessity for such an appointment being made has been for a long time apparent. Tho district id a large one, embraoing Carnarvon, Foxton, Horowhenua and Otaki, and owing to the large number or natives resident within its limits, and the amount of grist they bring to the legal mill, it is frequently necessary for one of the Court officials to ride long distances for the service of summonses, subpoenas, &c. This work does not legitimately belong to either the police or the clerk ; in fact, it is undesirable the latter should perform it, for often rowdies select the iime when the constable is absent for the display of their peculiar talents, and without doubt the frequerit absence of the police officer induces breaches of the peace. Tbo clerk, also, has the routine business of a luge district to keep well in hand, whilst the fact of his being an officer of the Native Department necessitates long rides to different parts of the district, and the effect of his being Compelled to serve stttntnoiUes, &c, Would be to make him spend several days a week in the saddle. On last Court day, when there was a considerable amount of business to be done, both the clerk and the oonstable were of ueces9ity absent from the Court during a great portion of the time, the consequence being that the Magistrate had himself to administer the oath to several witnesses.. The appointment of a bailiff will do away with this inconvenience, as i* will be his duty to sarve summonses and subpoenas, call on civil cases, administer the oath, execute distress warrants, and also attend the office during tho absence of the clerk. We hear it is likely Mr Samuel Tansley Will receive the appointment.