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Manawatu Standard, Volume IV, Issue 272, 14 October 1884, Page 3

Patent asbestos fireproof sheeting is being used under floors by a Christchurch architect as a means of protection against fire,

We were glad to see Mr G. F. Roe about again a few days ago, after his prb'tracted illness, which has reduced him very much and left him very' feeble. We learn that Morpheus is being wellpatronised by breeders tin's season, who can see for themselves that his stock are turning out splendidly. The Wangauui Butchory which has opened a branch establishment m Wellington is able to sell prime joints m the latter town, after paying transit expenses, at from 2£d to 3d per lb. And yet m Manawatu where much of the meat originally came from, the price is from 4d to 6d per lb. Either the graziers must be losing money or the local butchers mußi be making a pile, one of the two. The Dunedin R.M. has reserved judgment on the question whether the " three card " trick is illegal or not. The weather set m damp again this afternoon, with steady rain. Captain I Edwin predicts colder weather with a change m wind, so that an improvement may be looked for within the next few days. l Mr G. H; Luxford arrived m Palmerston to-day by the noon train. We understand it is Mr Luxford 's intention to reside permanently m Palmerston, having recently enlarged his property m Ferguson-street with that object m view. Messrs L. G. West and N. M. Person are spoken of as probable candidates for the Mayoralty. At the next meeting of the Mutual Improvement Society on, October 26, Mr W. Patten will deliver an essay on " Sound." As a sign of the approaching warm season, we noticed Mi* Palinerson purchasing mosquito netting at the Bon Marohe for use at his camp m the bush. We understand that a good number of tickets have been already applied for m Alpha's Debate, and can recommend investments m the consultation as thoroughly honafide. Mr Stratford is building a covered four-wheel spring vehicle for the dairy company to be used for tho conveyance of milk to purchasers. It is m every respect an excellent piece of workmanship and speaks well for our local resources. The President of the Wesley an Mutual Improvement Society has furnished us with a neatly printed circular being a syllabus of the business for the current quarter to December 31st. Some very excellent literary subjects are amonst those down for discussion, also good mechanical and commercial questions for debate and essay. The torm we notice is to wind up with a grant fruit soiree on December 29th. A conference is to be held next month to consider the best means to secure freedom of commerce on Rivera .Congo and Niger, Africa. The prize mutton ex Northumberland and Tongariro* has been landed m good condition, and is realising current rates. The contents o*f the stomach of the girl, Sussannah Schmidt, on whose sudden death Mr Snelson held au official investigation as coroner, have been analysed m Wellington, and found to contain no poisonous substance whatever. Tho cause of death is therefore still involved m mystery. There was a large attendance at Messrs Stevens and Gorton's stock sale to-day. The prevailing opinion seemed to be that . vendor's reserves' were too high. A full report will appear m due course. The jury m the Pickwick-Bardell case last nitjht returned a verdict for £700 damages. : The funeral of a Chinaman took place this afternoon. The body was conveyed to -the cemetery on a hearse, and five vehicles with mourners made up the faueral cortege.