COUNTRY CORRESPONDENCE.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 8713, 28 October 1908, Page 2

COUNTRY CORRESPONDENCE.

FOXTON. (Fkoji Oue'Own Cobeespoxdents.) A very improved state in the way of that, old time institution known as the weather is being experienced here just now, though the shipping boats do not quite appreciate it for the simple reason they are "bar-bound." On Saturday last Foxton had a new visitor, name "Blenheim," who having discharged her cargo, slipped quietly away the following morn- . ing. Then came quite an epidemic of steamers, viz., The Torganten, an occasional visitor, Put'iki, who had not visited this port for some time and our two well-known traders The Kennody and Gertie. The iirst-named of these two had to lie abreast the Put'iki. These four boats afforded a striking example of the necessity for increased wharfage accommodation and tho coming into force of the Foxton Harbour Bill. When the latter becomes an accomplished fact there is no. reason why the Town of Flax should not becomo a miniature Liverpool. The Gerties got away early on Monday, but the three remaining vessels have had pcrforce-to remain. Since then the regular trader Queen of the South and another old friend Moa have swelled the ranks. With the last named arrival with more coal it is estimated that fully 1200 tons of the Black Diamond type have been discharged. Then the Himitangi, with perhaps another"2oo tons of the same material, is expected to arrive to-mor-row. Surely such events as these should indicate, the value of Foxton for. a coal distributing area. , ■: . I notice in your contemporary s report concerning the progress of gas in Foxton someone has evidently been "pulling his Log" when he states "several | lamps have, been erected, etc." As far as erection, is concerned some of the old lamp posts will be utilised, but the majority of tho new lights will be affixed to the telegraph post, (N.B. They have not been started as yet.) Well it may not be so nice as one would have desired but anything is preferable to the old style of affairs. Certainly on the recent dark nights we have had it was only the slight glimmer of light that made darkness visible and heaven help the poor party who trod oh a banana peel. I regret business engagements prevented me attending Mr Oswald Gardner's meeting last Saturday night. Ihe Mayor presided a<nd after an interesting address a vote of thanks was accorded to the candidate. _ As previously mentioned the Anglican Church was lit up for the first time with gas on Sunday night and those who attended were universal in appreciating the improvement. Two Howard lamps with four Wolsbach incan descents served to light up the building most satisfactorily. I now come to wedding bells. lnia morning in a quiet way at the hour ot 8 o'clock .m. Alired Mitchell (well-known as Fred. Wright) took to himself a partner whose maiden name was May Victoria Colcy. a daughter of our esteemed citizen "Harry." Not being well acquainted -with the nature of describing a bride's dress, suffice it to say she looked very charming. Her brother, "Will," acted as best man, whilst Miss Jarman was tho principal bridesmaid. The Rev. Mr Young Woodward united the happy couple and at tho nmsh ot tho ceremonv Miss Jenks played the Wedding March. The newly-united pair loft by the 9 a.m. train for a prolonged honeymoon, but where it is to be is a secret known to themselves . Another voung Foxton damsel .(Mise Nellie King) was married just- previously to F. Merrick, senr., but it was ot a quiet nature. Rumour h*s it more will be hkelj ere long to swell the Registrars list.