THE Manawatu Times. SATURDAY, DEC. 10, 1881. NEWS AND NOTES.

Manawatu Times, Volume V, Issue 179, 10 December 1881, Page 2

THE Manawatu Times.

SATURDAY, DEC. 10, 1881. NEWS AND NOTES.

"Words are things, and a drop of ink falling like dew upon a thought, produces that which makes thousands, perhaps millions think. '

The Government Gravel Pit.— Some idea of the amount of stuff taken from the Government gravel pit at Terrace End may be gained, when we state that at least three hundred ons a day are needed for the works along the line. The ballast engine has now been four months at work, and allowing a month to be twenty-six working days. it would give a total of 30,200 tons extracted in that short time. Mr. Dutton's Lecture.— We are pleased to learn that in order to make his lecture more attractive. Mr. Dutton has made arrangements for the introduction of some vocal music into the programme, and during stated intervals in the lecture the Misses Harris and Trevend will sing a duett. " Let it pass." and also "Love at Home." while Miss Jowsey will sing "Climbing up the Golden Stairs." There is also a possibility of other ladies taking part in the entertainment and no effort is to be left untried to make it a success. Manawatu Prospecting Association.—A meeting of the directors of the above was held on Wednesday evening; when a quantity of ordinary business was transacted, and it was determined that a general meeting of the shareholders should be called, to receive the Manager's and Director's reports and calling up the tenth share. The Manager was further instructed to see that all back calls be paid up without fail, by the 14 h inst. Porkers on the War Path.—For some time Messrs Ferguson, Batt, and other settlers down the Fitzherbert road have been badly worried by the depredations of wandering pigs, which enter the kitchen gardens and commit sad havoc therein. To such a pitch has the evil extended that the residents have determined to take the law into their hands, and destroy the prowling animals. As a word in season might save the destruction of the depredators, we have given this notice as a warning to the owners,

Change of Bankers.—Mr. Fitzherbert, who had been appointed to succeed Mr. Callanan, in the charge of the Bank of New Zealand, Feilding, passed through Palmerston on Wednesday afternoon, en route to his destination. The change is consequent upon the resignation of Mr. Callanan, a circumstance which all those who had dealings with him will deeply regret. Christmas Stock.— Mr. H. Wollerman announces that he has just received a large stock of wines, ales, spirits, and cordiate of the best brands procurable, for the Christmas Holidays He has also a large supply of grocer es of every line, which he invites his customers to inspect. Another Importation Mr. Allingham advertises that he has imported direct from the manufactory, a new and varied stock of boots and shoes of every description, which he intends clearing out at low prices for cash in order to make room for his next season's goods. A Handsome Gift.— As will be seen from our report of the Volunteer Ball, Mr. Harbott, the bandmaster, was the recipient of a very handsomely worked sasb. on that occasion. The gift was the handiwork of Mrs Roberts of Stoney Creek, and certainly reflects infina e credit upon her skill, and speaks well for her enthusiasm in the Volunteering movement, and last but not least her great appreciation of the services rendered the townspeople by the Band. The gift was acknowledged in suitable terms. An Objection.— When the sash was being presented to Mr. Harbett, at the ball the other evening, there was one volunteer who objected to the proceedings. He stood up and declared " that the bandmaster had no right to the gift that it should be given to one of the more patriotic men who had been to Parihaka, and not to those who remained at home." He was quietly ordered to keep the peace, but still was resolute in his opinion, though he did not actually know what he was talking about.