At the Jft. M. Court this (Tuesday) morn ing, before Dr. Giles, James Burke was charged with plying for hire an unlicensed cart. Mr Hutcbinson defended the charge, and raised several objections, which were held good by the R.. J\i., who dismissed the charge. W. J. Harding was charged with allowing his chimney to ignite on the morn ing of Tuesday week. Mr Jas. J. Anderson, who had engaged the room for that night, appeared to take upon himself the responsi bility, and was fined 20s, and costs 9s.
The Sheep inspector has granted a clean certificate to Mr Alex. Higgiefor his mixed flock of sheep.
A novelty in subscription lists was" being extensively signed yesterday (Tuesday) after noon. A native was engaged in soliciting pecuniary assistance for another native/whose canoe, containing a quantity of produce had come to grief crossing a rapid, some distance up the river. While maintaining the laud ability of this institution, we wonder would our sable friends attach their signatures to a list emanating. from a European quarter.
We believe that a subscription list for the purpose of presorting a testimonial to the Ilev. Mr Elmslie previous to his departure for Christchurch, is being taken round for signatures.
The Provincial Engineer in a preliminary notice, informs contractors that tenders are ,ibout to be invited for the erection of a bridge across the Manawatu river to con nect Palmerston with Pitzherbert.
Mr Alexander entertained Sir Julius Voge and a select party to-day at luncheon, after which Sir Julius visited the Industrial School.
