TOWN EDITION.

Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 9823, 24 July 1900, Page 8

TOWN EDITION.

Captain Edwin wired at 1.1 to-day : — ** North to east and south-east gale after twenty hours from now; glass fail; indications of rain ; high tides; heavy sea."

The Frivolity Minstrels will give a concert in the Theatre Royal on August 22nd in aid of the funds of the Children's Some.

At nine o'clock this morning the thermometer readings at the places mentioned were as follows : — Russell 55, Auckland 54, Gisborne 52, Spit 52, Wanganui 50, Wellington 54, Christchurch 51, Bealey 43, Dunedin 55, lnvercargill «46, Bluff 50. The reading fn Napier at 9 a.m. was 58 in the shade.

A strikingly pretty illuminated text, executed by Mr T. Manly for All Saints' Church, Taradale, was the subject of very favorable criticism at the recent meeting of parishioners, and a hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr Manly.

That the mortality ratesof New Zealand are more favorable than those of other colonies and of the Old World is an established fact, which has an important bearing upon the future of all life insurance institutions. In this connection the N.Z. Government Life Insurance Depart--ment elsewhere advertise their special claims to the favor of New Zealanders.

In another column Mr James Black that he has purchased his brother's interest in the signwriting, painting, and paperhangiug business for so many years carried on under the name of Black Bros. The new proprietor trusts that with courtesy to customers, combined with a thoroughly practical knowledge of the trade, he will continue to receive from the public the support which has been accorded to the firm in the past. The arrival of a big shipment ef new goods is notified.

• Mr Want's ejaculation at the big meeting at Sydney of policy holders in the Ji.M.P. Society—-" Before you go remember how you have been treated Jiere to-day," seems to show that those interested are befog' treated with scant ceremony by the dusters. Napier policy-holders who wish id VOte plain *'yes" or "no" with regard" t-0 fc ne directors' proposals will see by advertisement in this issue that an opportunity is afforded them. Proxy forma may be obtained from Mr Kinross White, honorary secretary to the committee of policy-holders.

"A meeting of the Committee of the 8.8. Cricket Association was held at the Masonic Hotel last evening, the president (Mr E. H. Williams) in the chair. Reports were made relative to the canvass of the various affiliated clubs in connection with the finances of the association, and it was resolved to request the clubs •to have the whole of their contributions in the hands of the treasurer not later than the 31st August.—The Secretary was instructed to write to the N.Z. Cricket Council regarding a sum of _£7 10s, part refund of guarantee due to the Hawke's Bay body, |the association's delegate to be also communicated with ■on the subject.—The Taradale Club were declared the winners of last season's Wednesday competition.—Other formal lusiness was transacted, various matters discussed bearing upon future prospects, and the meeting adjourned.

The committee of the Hawke's Bay Kennel and Poultry Club met at the Masonic Hotel last night to make further arrangements in connection with their forthcoming show, to be held on August 7th and Bth. The secretary reported that up to date seventy-seven members had paid their subscriptions, and he requested unfioancial members to assist the committee by forwarding their subscriptions early. The offer of the Christchurch Poultry Club was accepted for the hire of poultry and pigeon pens, and that of the Wellington Kern.el Club for benches and divisious. The special prize for greyhound dogs, open clas", was increased in value to 30s. The entries received to date are over double the number received for last year's show at _so early a date. The secretary, however, •wishes to impress on intending exhibitors that no entries will be received after 9.30 on Saturday evening at the Masonic _lotel.

A quiet but very pretty wedding took _>lace this afternoon in St. Patrick's Ohurch, the occasion being the marriage of Miss Isabella Durney, daughter of our respected townsman, Mr T. Dumey, to Mr James Richard Fahey, now of Napier, but formerly of Dunedin. The bride •was attired in a handsome dress of cream -corduroy, with silk, lace, and pearl trimmings, finished with true-lover's knots. She wore the usual veil and orange blossoms, and carried a beauiiful -shower bouquet. The bride was attended ~foy three bridesmaids, Miss Durney (sister of the bride), Miss Kenny, and Miss 0. Durney (niece of the bride), who carried handsome bouquets, all of which, ag well as the bride' 6, were from the Jhands of the well-known florist Mr Theakstone. The bridegroom was attended by Mr D. Gibson, of Queensland, _as best man. The bridesmaids all wore bandsome gold brooches, the gifts of the bridegroom. The happy couple left the church amidst a shower of rice and many good wishes. The wedding presents were both numerous and costly.