The Star. (PUBLISHED DAILY.) MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1892. NEWS AND NOTES.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XVIV, Issue 3222, 12 September 1892, Page 2

The Star. (PUBLISHED DAILY.) MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1892. NEWS AND NOTES.

+. Heavy floods have recently been experienced at Havelook. The other day the mail coach was unable to proceed owing to the flooded state of tbe roads. In thirty years there have been 9201 kDown fatal oases of cancer in Victoria, the mortality being greater amoDg females. The medical authorities state that judging from tbe retnrna fot thb last eight years, canoer is much more fatal in Victoria than in any of the other Australian colonies.

Mr. Charles Bell, an old resident of Wanganui, is daad.

The coming season's export of butter from Victoria is estimated to reach 3000 tons, or 1000 tons mcJk than last year. The county rates Huck over Mokoia, Hawera, and Waimate ridings should have been reported f d in tbe £, not id.

A nasty muddy hole at tbe foot of one of the stairoases, at the recreation ground pavilion, should be filled up.

Stock Bill No. 1 contains 86 clauses ; six more clauses have been added in tbe substituted bill.

The quantity of spoil lilted by the dredge Progress and deposited at sea for the week ending September 9, waa 2800 tons for four days' dredging.

The Cosmopolitan states that New Zealand is one of the most picturesque countries on the face of the globe, and it has, without any exception, the best climate. It seems to have been created specially for a tourist's paradise, and every year the stream of visitors to its natural wonders and beauties is becoming greater. It is destined to be tbe Switzerland of the Southern Hemisphere.

A Bangitikei exchange says :—": — " Someone has suggested that there should be a day set apart in this district for humiliation and prayer, as a remedy against the cholera epidemic. A more sensible plan would be to see that all back yards are kept clean, decaying vegetable matter removed, drains kept sweet, and a daily cold bath indulged in by all members of the family. Work first and faith afterwards are the best preventativeß of the cholera."

Tbe attempt to float tbe steamer Elginshire, which has been lying on a reef near Timaru, for over six months, made on Wednesday afternoon, was again a failure. The weather, tide, and sea were most favourable. The pumps were were set going at top speed, and soon had the ship as dry as was desired, but on the strain being put on tbe cables which were out to the anchors, the vessel did not move. Another attempt may be made, but there is no certainty about it.

Men of tho Time says of the late poet Whitter :— John Greenleaf Whittier, born at Haverhill, Massachusetts, December 17th, 1807. Until the age of 18 he worked on a farm and occasionally as a shoemaker. In 1829 he went to Boston as editor of a newspaper, the American Manufacturer, and in the following year became editor of the New England Weekly Review, published at Hartford, Connecticut ; but in 1832 returned to Haverhiil, to edit the Haverhill Gazette, and work upon his farm. He remained there till 1836, being twice a representative in the Legislature of the State. He edited for four years the Pennsylvania Freeman, an anti-slavery paper. In 1840 he returned to Massachusetts, and_ settled at Amesbury, where he has since resided, being for some years corresponding editor of the National Era, published at Washington. Andrew Carnegie was a poor boy when he arrived at Pittsburgh with his parents from Scotland and began life as a telegraph messenger. When be had earned and saved a little money he bought an interest in a small foundry, and he made bis first million by the manufacture of steel rails. To-day be is the largest manufacturer of pig iron, steel rails, and coke in the world. He has a house on Fifty-first Btreefc Fifth avenue, in New Tork ; a residence in Pittsburg, a summer, house in the south, a Highland castle in Scotland, and an English manor near tbe English Ascot race track, where he is living at preeent. He owns iron furnaces, mines, railroads, and a syndicate of English newspapers. A large numbei of townspeople wended their way to the recreation ground yesterday afternoon, where the Town Band was announoed to perform Bacred muaio, the object being an endeavour to augment the funds already in hand for the hospital. The afternoon waß rather cold and windy : if a fine summer's day had prevailed, the i attendance would no doubt have been still ! larger. Excellent stirring sacred music was played, and all the items duly ap1 preciated by those present. In addition to the usual members, Mr. Smart had secured the services of Messrs. Higham (slide trombone), Hood (baritone), and E. Tait (cornet), the result being a capital and efficient band. The recreation ground is admirably suited for an outing of tbe kind, the handsome and commodious new pavilion being very convenient. Messrs. J. Boyd and Peateon were stationed at tbe gate, and the amount of collection reached nearly £6, that sum being afterwards made up by two or three gentlemen. Thanks of all interested are due to the band for their kindly assistance. A few more entertainments of tbe kind during the summer months would soon bring tbe fund up to £300.

The Premier gets no rest; on Sundays. Too hard-worked during the week to receive the numbers of people who wish to confer with him on public and private matters, Mr. Ballance has set apart the Sunday for that purpose. From fifty to one hundred and fifty persons interview him on that day, and one half of them come to ask for some personal favor. It strikes us that this system of interviewing has a tendency to make a Ministerial office somewhat cheap. Surely a Minister, and especially a Premier, should not be so easily accessible. "Liberal" Governments, however, are given that way. It was astonishing what crowds of " all 6ortß and conditions," chiefly of " &orts," used to hang on to the late Mr. John Sheehan, and block the staircase and passages of the hotel at which he might be staying. We think he was the first New Zealand Minister to allow tbis kind of thing, and likewise the present Government do not appear to hold sacred the dignity of the Ministerial position. Ministers thiok it quite Decessary to travel in special railway carriages to keep clear of the multitude, but they think nothing hob nobbing with Tom, Dick, and Harry, in a " pub." It seems a little bit incongruous. — Napier Telegraph.

In respect of the accidental kick received on Saturday, Mr. Ken worthy writes expreasiug his appreciation of the numerous inquiries made, expressions of regard and sympathy for him, nod also offers of personal attendance should such be required. "To all I tender my best thanks, and am pleased to say that I am having the best attendance at Hushes' boarding • house, next t'le Cottage Hospital, and Dr. Lighfcbourae is quite satisfied all is going well. Lying down for such a long time [about two hours and three-quarters] on the damp graßS has made itß effects felt in soreness of body and a slight cold, which latter qms nasty jars to the broken limb from occasional cough. Soon as the cold is gone, it will be just a case of trying patiently to put up with the irksome lying down for about three weeks till the Hnnealing process is over. For the very generous readiness and kindly care with which my removal was effected after Mr. Dive found me I shall ever feel grateful to all who helped. Just a hint to anyone similarly circumstanced — scream or yell ' Murder.' I confined myself too lone to simple • 000-ee,' but shall know better another time." Mr. Kenwortby is not a young nor robust man, and therefore the effects of tbe mishap must rest upon him with unusual severity. Dr. Lightbourne informs us he is doiog well. County Council gives notice re rate. The thoroughbred horse Bros will be iv Hawera on Thursday. Newton King advertises a sale of stock on behalf or Mr. A. Bayly.