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New Zealand Mail, Issue 1639, 29 July 1903, Page 55

A private cable message has been received from Mr J. B. Clarkson, the wellknown cycle dealer of this town (who is <m tour at Home) stating that he would be leaving Liverpool on the evening of the 23rd instant on his return journey to New Zealand. Before returning, however, Mr Clarkson will remain m the United States of America, for about two weeks. It is now seven —since he left the colony on his visit to the Old Country, where he has been combining business with pleasure. The Awaburi Football Club held a social on \\\ .inesday evening, at which over 300 guests were present. A most enjoyable evening was spent, the arrangements and catering being conducted in a manner that was both admirable and worthy of the hospitality of the club. Messrs I>. A. Bennett and W. Groube acted as M.C/s, and as a result of the dance a substantial credit wilL be placed to the club’s funds. The Borough Council lias received a communication from the Pohangina County Council asking for a contribution of £390 towards the £GO!JO to be expended in connection with the proposed bridge over the Pohangina River. The matter is to be considered at a special meeting to be held next week, when the proposal, it is expected, will meet with considerable opposition. The Manawatu Cadets are fast be earning a first-class corps, and hold considerable repute for smartness, and appearance. The new drill is now being taken up, satisfactory progress being reported. Lieutenant Rashlc-igh has a squad of cadets in training for the Municipal Band’s bazaar in the Theatre Royal next week. The squad wiil give exhibitions in the physical drill and bayonet exercises. One of the latest suggestions at present engaging public attention is a proposal to hold an Industrial Exhibition at Palmerston North. The admirable facilities for promoting such an undertaking, both regarding situation and show buildings, lias been pointed out and after the termination of the .* inter Show mere will probably bo heard of the proposal. Shipment?:, of draught, and spring-trap horses are being made regularly from this district to the South Island. Last week Mr J. Stevenson shipped 29 animals from Wairoa. Messrs Hoult and Son. of Feilding, have also made extensive shipments, between 200 and 300 horses being sent forward during the- last six months. The erection of a bonded store in Palmerston Nor Hi is shortly to be proceeded with, a convenience that will be greatly appreciated by local firms. Considerable depredations have been made of late among the sheep of settlers in this district by stray dogs, causing no end of trouble and anxieiv to flockowners. A deputation, consisting of Messrs F. Mcßae, R. Stevens, li. J. Man--6021 and F- Lovelock, waited on the Borough Council with a petition, containing over seventy signatures, which asked that all unregistered dogs in the town or country be destroyed. 'The Mayor expressed sympathy with the deputation, and promised that the nuisance complained of should have early consideration from the Council as soon as other important matters were dealt with. The Half-holiday Association have decided to protest against the provisions of the Bill now before Parliament, and recommend that Wednesday should be universally adopted in the colony as the half-holiday. The resolution is to be signed by a]l the business' people and forwarded to the Premier.