Local and General News.

Feilding Star, Volume XVI, Issue 260, 7 May 1895, Page 2

Local and General News.

The members of the local Fire Brigade had a capital practice last evening. There will be a special meeting of the Borough Council at 8 o'clock this evening. A Trotting Club, to be called the Raugitikei Trotting Club, has been formed, at Marton. Mr H. Stewart has been elected Secretary pro tern. Judge Kettle fined a man £3 and costs at Wauganui the other day for offering infected sheep for sale. This was a second offence. It seems to be generally understood that further legislation in regard to the Bank of New Zealand will be asked for next session. — PostAs a result of further experiments in long distance telegraphy Perth spoke distinctly with Townsville a distance of 4,700 miles. A local man informs us that he has no objection whatever to Taranaki being called " A garden of New Zealand " but the definite article •' The " belongs properly to Colytou. Mr A. Baker has on view in his shop a very large mushroom, which was found on Mr Lethbridgc's hills. It measures lo inches in diameter, '68 inches in circumference, and weighs 31bs. The directors of the Fcildiug Permanent Building Society met yesterday afternoon at the office of the manager, Mr E. Gooclbehcrc. A number of applications were received and favorably considered. It is reported that the WellingtonLower Hutt trains are made unpleasant to sober second class passengers by the continued presence of the " half drunk cad." The officials have proved themselves incapable of meeting the difficulty. Lady Florence Dixie says the proper appellation for the Rugby game of football is " Theharumscaruinscrimrnage." It may be mentioned that Lady Dixie is an ardent advocate of the associaton game for ladies, and is herself an enenthusiastic player. The Manchester Rifles will parade for inspection on Thursday night, by Lieut. Colonel Newall. On the following Friday morning at six o'clock the marksmen of the corps will be put through their medal competition. Encampment allowance (5/9) will be paid over at the parade on the Queen's Birthday, May 24th. We hear that the Wellington Steam Packet Company in view of the increased requirements of the Wanganui trade are ordering a new twin-screw steamer capable of carrying 250 tons general cargo, 30 saloon and 20 steerage passengers. The vessel is to steam 14 knots, to be fitted with electric lights, and refrigerating machinery. The cost of the vessel will be about '.£13,500. She will be finished and out here in time for taking away the next wool clip. — Wanganui Herald. During the sitting of the Magistrate's Court yesterday His Worship read a letter received from a defendant who was sued by a hotel-keeper for drinks, meals and beds. The defendant refused to pay for the drinks on the ground that a hotel-keeper had no right to allow him to drink continuously, and for the meals because he said he never ate anything while he was drinking. He had already paid for the beds. His Worship held that the plaintiff could not recover for the drinks, and a non-suit was entered. — Standard. The intended production of the " Passion Play " on Monday next by Walter Bentley is creating a great deal of interest owing to the exceptional success of the production elsewhere. The illustrations of the various portraits and scenes of the drama are said to be of rare excellence, and in every way a most faithful representation. The subject is certainly one of absorbing interest and in the able hands of Mr Bentley is sure to be treated in a masterly manner, indeed it has been said of the production, that it lingers in the mind for ever. The ordinary monthly meeting of the Library Committee was held last evening. Present— Messrs Stevens (chairman), Mac Lean, Allan, Reade, Fowles, Cobbe and Watson. It was resolved that the chairman be appointed permanently to the book selection committee. Some discussion took place as to adding other magazines and papers to the free list in the reading room, but it was decided to wait until it was known what would be done re proposed new building. It was announced that 33 new books had been added during the past month. After passing accounts the committee rose. The Band of Hope meeting held last last evening was a great success in every way. There were over 200 present. The beautiful moonlight, doubtless, helped to bring so large a number together. More seats aud other improvements are necessary to accommodate visitors to these popular meetings. Mr George Bartholomew made an excellent chairman. The programme was long aud varied, beside the chairman's remarks an address was given by Mr H. Jolly. Songs were rendered by Mr Greenwood, Mr Bouch (who, as a stranger, made a most favourable impression), Miss Bertrand (of whom the same may be said). A duet was nicely given by Valentine Hill and Miss A. Berfcrand. A pianoforte solo by Milly Cart-hew, deserves mention. Recitations were given by Masters Svendsen, Giesen, Mr Bouch, Misses Allen, Holmes, Whisker, Janet Bray, Naomi Holmes, and Bertha Spence. The children's action songs were muc.h appreciated. The dialogue by six girjs went well. The chairman's singing was well received. At the close a good number joined the Band of Hope b 3' signing the usual contract. Miss Hamilton presided i at. the piano.

Captain Edwin wived at 1.35 p.m. to-clay. Indications for glass falling | with strong north to west and southwest winds. A meeting of the Feilding Jockey Club Committee was held last night, and satisfactory arrangements made with owners regarding the training course. The Pohangina School Committee decided at a recent meeting, to yote for Mr Pirani, M.H.U. as a member of the Wanganui Education Board. Says the Post : It is currently reported that strong pressure is being brought to bear on Ministers to induce them to purchase, under the Land for Settlements Act, a large quantity of the land belonging to the Assets Company, and so help to realise the estate. Cyclists are reminded that entries for the road race to be held on Wednesday, the 15th instant, close with the secretary to-morrow. All members of tho I Feildiug Cycling Club are requested to attend the meeting called for this evening at 8 p.m., in the club room. The usual business, with the election of members, will be gone through. A notice signed by Bishop Julius appears in the " New Zealand Churchman " inhibiting the Rev J. O'Bryon Hoare, M.A., from officiating in any church, chapel or cemetery in the diocese. Mr Hoare, after resigning the the cure of Papauni, has since, it is stated, publicly administered without the Bishop's license.