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Manawatu Times, Volume IX, Issue 398, 1 November 1883, Page 2

At the opening of the E.M. Court this morninor, Mr Ward, R.M., di*ew attention to the fact that the magis* terial district was enlarged as from to-day, the first sitting under the new order of things being held m Palmerston. The district now comprises fouv connties, viz. thoee di Manawatu, Oroua, Eangitikei and Wanganui; four Boroughs, viz., Palmerston, Wanganui, Marton, and Peilding, and four town Boards, viz., Foxton, Halcombe, Lethbridge, and Bulls. This is certainly a very large district to be attended to, and, as Mr Ward pointed out, it would be impossible to do so were it not for the convenience of transit by rail. We understand, (though this "was not expressed by His Worship) that although.' his duties have thus been increased, and be has latterly had to undertake a deal of Maori work formei'ly performed by an entirely different offi*» cial, no addition has been made to his salary. This appears to be rather shortsighted policy on the part of the department, for while it must be admitted that it would be difficult, if nbi. almost impossible to find another to, perform the varied duties equally well, it is also certain that the salary iteelf offers no in"ddcement to a capable man. We trust some alteration will be made ere long m the direction we have indicated. ■r' .. ;

An interesting steamship race took place om Oct. 11, between the KM.S. Clyde and the M.M.S. Salazie, from Williamitown to the Fart Phillip Heads, Some time ago the R.M.S r Shannon and the Salarie bad a siaailar race, the former winning. On; this occasion the Salazie put off into the, stream at about 1 p.m., and waited about halt-an-hour for the Clyde* No sooner had the latter, started than the Salazie put on steam and shot away at once gaining the lead. Both vessels are regarded as exceptionally fine steamers m their, respective lines, but the Clyde was heavily loaded, while the Salazie had discharged part . of her carj4O. It is pointed out that the rules of the P- and O. service forbid racing, and it is represented that the captain of the Clyde had no intention of anything of the kind; hut it wag noticed by persons who went down to the Heads on the Clyde that the vessel was going at a great pace, and was quivering witbher powerful engines at work. The Salazie fully intended to race, and altered her time of departure, and waited for the other steamer to start. Oace under way,«he gained perceptibly, and arrived at the Heads 20 minutes before the Clyde,, the respective times being— Salazie, 4.lo p.m.; Clyde, 430 p.m. , . The case of J. W. Venn v H. J, Lloyd was heard m the R.M. Court this morning In this plaintiff was repre« sented by Mr Perkins, and claimed £14 13s 3d for furniture supplied, less £5 paid into Court; .Judgment yas given tor the balance with costs. Judgment was given for plaintiffs with costs m. the R.M. Court this morning m the case of Milverton and Sons v J. Coley, the amount claimed being £3 Ss 4d. There was no criminal business. at the R.M. Court this morning. . .:■ At the R.M. Court this morning, Thomas Nelson sue>i J. Burmeister to recover a sum for goods which it was al e#ed were supplied to men named Dennisten and Jensen, to order of defendant. Fhe '• case was a very complicated one, the examination of plaintiff alone occupying about an hour and a half. Mr Hawkins appeared for plaintiff and Mr Perkins for defendant. Defendant denied having given any authority to Nelson to supply the goods, or promising to become security for payment. Nelson had never spoken to him about the goods till after they were delivered. For the defence . John Denniston was called and deposed that defendant had. arranged: , to .become security for the goods. Mr Perkins, instructed by his client, accepted judgment for plaintiff wiia costs. , Several additions have been made to Mr. G, M. Srielson's stock sale for Saturday next. At the: R.M. Court .this morning judgment was given for ameunt and costs m the case of J. E. Nathan and Co. v. J. L. Langley, debt 14 19s 6d. Mr Perkins appeared for plaintiffs, An advertiser: is desirous of jelling 100 ißwes m wool, with lambs. Further particulars can be obtained at this, ofj&ce. At tbp Court this naming Mrs Dungin sued ilenry Border for the sum of 452 10s, amount due for advertising &c, to estate of late Mir J. B. Dung an. Mr. Perkins appeared for plaintiff and judgment .was given fo amount and costs. A claim was alsc mad c by the same plaintiff against C. Tricklebank for £5 14s Bd, judgment being recorded for pijiintiff with costs. In the cases of Dv gari v. Kirk wood, £4. Dung4tt T. Pecki 13s. (Jd and Dungan y, Ihle^ J3l os, judgment "W&s also giyen fbr plaintiff with costs. Mr Perkins appeared for plaintiff m each case. Ah exchange says: — As showing the durability of totara at the ground level, we may mention that yesterday we had exhibited to us a section of a grave post of that timber, erected m Hokjangji 1830— just 53 years .ago— which appears to be thoroughly sound at heart,* and good . for another half century if necessary: " ' '' '"' ' A shop has been opened m Berlin for the sale of Australian wines. The Sorata arrived at Melbourne yesterday from Plymouth, having left on Sept 22. Tbirtytfive horses now remain m for the Me'boarne Cup. = «Iv6U» lectured again last night at the Foresters' Hall to a somewhat better audience, his subject being "Jesus and the Prophets." At ,the conclusion of tb,e lecture a Paln^erston Freet^ot^ght Association was formed. Mr 1 homas King again occupied the chair. No questions.' were asked at • the close of the lecture. . I Hesgrs HalcQmbe arid Sherwill's next stock sale is advertised to take place at Feilding 'on Thursday next. The entires are numerous, and will be found m our advertising colutwis. ■■ There will be full Choral' service m All Saints' Church this evening, this being All Saints' Day* The sermon will . be preached by the Bey. A. Towgood, of i|j&tott 1 ' -■■'■ ; An accident happened yesterday to a man named Lour^a, while engaged \n bushf ailing at Kairanga. He was struck on the leg by a falling tree, which although breaking no bones inflicted a severe wound, from which the blood flowed freely. He was brought into town m a very exhausted and was attended to by IJr^Marriner: a ;', Lord Derbyjg; not supposed to be given to joking, but he is credited with thY following w^.ttt. phseryation <to a brother' Peer who was" conip^aiuiqg of the coldness of; the 'House dl Lords whenever Be J addressed it:- 1 -"! am hecqminft accustomed to it ; but at first X felt like speaking tq gravestones m a oemotery/' '.' . - ' -

The Bey. J. L. Keating arrived m Palmerxtou to»day. A Masterton baker, perplexed with the intricacies of the new Adulteration Prevention Act, wrote to the Government a- king what was meant by " French loaves." In reply, he get the following Utter, and, it is needless to say, is as much mystified as ever -. — " 1 have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter, asking the meaning of certain clauses of ' The Adulteration Prevent fcion Act, 1883.* I am directed by the Colonial Secretary to lecommend you to consult your own solicitor on these points, as it is not the practice of the I Government to interpret the law for private individuals.— G. S. Coopbb." It is reported m the district that the let'cr has made the baker " crusty." An extraordinary incident, m wt.ic'am < athlete showed great presence of mind and unusual muscular strength, happened at Cranachan Farnv near Dundee Scotland. Mr Archibald McDonald, one of five brothers who occupy the farm, was going over his land accompanied by the shepherd; and. when they were passing through a field m which Cattle were grazing, a bull gave them chase. The shepherd ran, and left his master to his fate. ;; Mr' McDonald could not run, be having suffered much from rheumatism, »nd being now obliged to useerutohes. The bull approached and began to attack him' he doing his ' best to keep him at bay with the aid of bis crutjhes, As good luck would have it^Mr John Macdoaald, an elder brother, hearing cries, ran to the rescue. In his ti.urry, he forgot to bring any instrument with him with which to tell the brute; but it occurred to him that if be caught the bull by the horns, he might keep hint f rani doing ! more mischief - till hely arrired. Seizing the engaged animal' by the hoi ns, and using the horns as lever •, with one supreme effort, he gave a sadden twist to the- head,' dislocating the neck by his jerk, and, m a moment, the bull fell helpness at his feet, John Macdonald was at one time champion athlete of Scotland. .. "Marry m haste and repent «t leisure" is an adage the truth of which is re* peatlßdly illustrated, but it remains; to be seen, whether an ; instance of " rapid matrimony," which occurred m Wellington a few day? ago, -.will prove an ex» neption to the rule, A. visitor to Wellington from the Dunstan goldfieids, which he had left to search for employment m the Armed Constabulary, was introduced the other evening to a new arrival of the opposite sex by the s.s. lonio, Her charms were irresistible. Ifc wac literally a case of " love at first; sight." The fair one began to lament her state of sing c blessedness, and darkly hinted at the advantages of wedded life. " I'll marry you if you like," promptly remarked the accommodating swain. " All. right," she responded, and next morning the happy lover called round at the place where his adored one was employed m the humble but honest sphere of domestic service, to ascertain whether, she were "still of the same mind," A reply being obtained m the affirmative, the yonng lady discarded her broom and slop-pails, and, with the assistance of acquaintances who consented to become the necessary witnesses, the loving pair- were duly " bitched, at the Kegist ry Office. Next day they proceeded, on their,' honeymoon, m a steamer bound for the South. We have not heard whether they ' have yet commenc dto throw the tea -things at one another.— Post.: