The Pahiatua Herald with which is incorporated THE PAHIATUA STAR. Published Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 1894.

Pahiatua Herald, Volume II, Issue 146, 9 May 1894, Page 2

The Pahiatua Herald with which is incorporated THE PAHIATUA STAR. Published Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 1894.

Ttikk is still trouble amongst the Borough Councillors concerning the orection of the bridge over the Mangatainoka river ; and at Monday night’s meeting there was much heated discussion on the matter. The foundation of the present trouble is to be found in the faot that several members of the Council have not yet reconciled themselves to Mr Carr’s soheme, and express doubts as to its practicability; and in addition they disapprove of the whole of the responsibility of overseering the carrying out of the scheme being delegated to a committee of three of their fellows. They appear to entertain more solicitude for the well-being of the dauntless three than the trio have for themselves. The latter appear determined that only a, resolution of the Counoil will remove them from their onerous position, and havo been careful to •state that until that is done they will continue to do their utmost to pmh the scheme forward. For the ratepayers the spectacle is not an edifying one. They can see plainly that there are in the Counoil incompatible elements which, like oil and water, will never coalesce. Every man who has a seat at the horseshoe table appears suspicious of his neighbour. There is a general lack of confidence in one another’s motives, and apparently an unworthy dosiro to attribute all the actions of opponents to consideration of self-interest. There are also, we imagine, one or two Councillors who prefer that the whole responsibility should still remain on the shoulders of the members of the committee, so that their own minds are not burdened with the cares of the office. The position is indeed unfortunate, but at present there is no sign of any improvement. The trouble is atj the very root of the matter, and there can now be little likelihood of any united action on the part of the Councillors. Thus far the opponents of the scheme have been really opposing a shadow. Mr Carr has not yet given more than a bald outline of his proposals ; he has not forwarded plans or specifications. The members of the ooinmittee claim that from the information they have received they are confident of a successful result; the Councillors as a whole object to being kept in the dark, and consider they should he made aware of what is being done. However, the ratepayers can hardly be expected to view with equanimity any further tinkering with the question. Mr Carr’s proposals will have to be either accepted once for all and work immediately proceeded with ; or some other course at once decided upon. The latter course, if taken, will, we venture to predict, be in the direction of the. total abandonment of the whole matter as far as the Borough Council is concerned. For the sake of the interest of the town it is to be hoped the dissension amongst tho Councillors will not compel such a disastrous step. It is to be hoped the Councillors will recognise the position they havo arrived at, and will endeavor for once to pull together for the common good.

Tho work of erecting tho new building on the site of tho Union hotel is already in progress. Tho frame work was commenced yesterday. At last tile antedeluviau cage at the Mnngahao river is to he replaced. A new cage, made to a design bysupplied Mr D. (1. Fraser, lias been completed and tho hauling gear will arrive in a few days. Hitherto tho delay lias been caused by the ironfounders failing to complete the ironwork. Tho weight of the now cage is only 90 lbs. so that hauling one's self across should now bo a comparatively oasy process.

A meeting of the committee of the local football club will be held in tho usual place to-morrow evening at S o'clock. Business, general. Now that winter is coming on there should ho a great demand for wood ranges in this district. Mr .). it. Graham announces that ho has in hand a fresh shipment of his celebrated “ rata " ranges which have given groat satisfaction wherever placed, as they are clean, comfortable, and very economical, and very moderate in price. A telephone office is now open at Mangatainoka in charge of Mr 11. Godtschnlk. A meeting of the Pahiatua Gymnasium f'oinmittcn was held last evening, when there was a largo att.imlanee. Several new members were ('looted. Donations of one guinea, each were received from Messrs (i. Moore and C. E. lleetham, I . whom voti s of thanks wore pass. ,1. Tho Secretary was authorised to make arrangeliicnls for a caretaker lor the Gymnasium.

A plate and desoription of an agricultural pest “ Three cornere 1 Jack,” will be found on our fourth page.

The long expected ammunition for the Rifle Club has arrived and shooting operations are to bo resumed. Mr Duncan Puckle, the Acclimatisation Society’s ranger, intends instituting proceedings against several persons for shooting protected game, without being holders of a license.

The meeting of ladies held last evening was veiy well conducted indeed and the business was got through with an expedition which might with advantage be copied by meetings of the opposite sex. Mr A. Caselberg has purchased from Mr C. Cooper the English setter bitch Belle. The purchase is a well-known pedigree animal. Mr Cooper has just received from Mr F. \V. Maddox, of Wellington, who is shortly leaving for England, the celebrated pedigree dog Baron, an animal unbeaten in the show ring, and winner of first prizes at various New Zealand and Australian shows.

A much felt want is now supplied ; we have had in the past to pay 30s to 35s for a pair of trousers made to order. We notice in an advertisement which appears in this issue that they are now to be obtained from 18s 6d at Trewby Brothers. The following will interest the ladies— New jackets and mantles, new ladies’ macintoshes, new ladies’ and children’s ulsters, new millinery and trimmings now opened up at Trewby Brothers, next the Club Hotel. A splendid assortment of evening shoes, in blacks and tans, are now to hand at the W. F. C. A., Ltd., all our own importing, splendid value, and by well-known makers. Bankrupt stock prices; Babies’ boots and shoes 3s 6d, now reduced to Is lid, gents’ 7s, now 4s 6d, boys’ and youths 8s 6d, now 5s 6d, ladies lace-ups 12s fid, now 7s fid, ladies’ walking shoes 7s fid, now 4s lid men’s best shooters 14s 6d, now 10s 6d, men’s balmorals 15s 6d, now lls fid, strong oanvas shoes 4s 6d, leather shoes 3s 9d at Radford and Barlow’s great sale now on.

The man in business who does not advertise is like a man who kisses a pretty girl in the dark : He may know what he is doing, but nobody else does. The next English and European Mail via San Francisco will close at this office on Wednesday, May 16th, at 1.15 p.m. Mail due in London June 21st.

An old saying goes that “ fine feathers make fine birds.” This may or may not be true, but it is a fact that the effect of a picture depends very greatly upon the frame. So come and inspect our new stock of mouldings and get your pictures framed by us ; and while you are on the spot also take the opportunity of seeing our new samples of wallpapers, marked cheaper than ever ; and our large stock of paints, oils, brushes, glass, scrims, artists’ materials, and all kinds of painters’ requisites. Cooper and Co., opposite Bank of New Zealand.

The next English and European Mail via Rio and Teneriffe per Coptic will close at this office on Tuesday, Ist May, at 1.15 p.m. Mail due in London 12th June. The next direct mail is due here about 26th April.

Children’s endowments without risk. Table H.R.—This table removes the only objection to the ordinary form of Child's Endowment, viz..the fear that in the event of death of parent or guardian, the Premiums would not be kept up. It is therefore a combination of endowment and assurance without risk of forfeiture from any cause. Every possible contingency is covered, and a good rate of compound interest is guaranteed at the end of the term by the policy, which is also nonforfeitable while surrender value lasts. Example.—A father, age 30, endows his son, age 1, for X2OO, payable on his reach ing 21 years of age, the annual premium being £7 2s fid. If the father should die any time after the first payment as above, instead of the widow having to continue paying premiums, the endowment becomes a paid-up policy, and matures when the boy reaches 21 years of age. In event of the clfild’s death during currency of the policy, the whole of the premiums paid will be refunded.—Mutual Life Association of Australasia, E. B. Hare, resident agent. The actual monetary cost of a suit o clothes is no test of its cheapness or otherwise. The cheapest suit is that which lasts longest, fits best and looks best, and this combination you can only secure by patronising a thoroughly practical tailor. A. BLAIR will fit you to a nicety witli a suit from his large and firstclass stock of goods. jy3l

Mrs Rowse having resumed dressmaking at London House will be pleased to take orders. Ladies can rely on having their dresses made in the latest styles. Orders are requested to be placed early to avoid disappointment. D. G. McKibbin A Co. m3l.

The man of business who decs not ad vertise is like a man in the dark: He may know what he is doing, but nobody else docs.

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