Wellington Jottings.

Pahiatua Herald, Volume II, Issue 231, 23 November 1894, Page 2

Wellington Jottings.

(From our own Correspondent.) CUT*, SIR, AND DKVILIHH SLT. Mr Jimmy Doyle, inspector of nuisances, registrar of dogs, and a wellknown athlete, is as cute as they make them. What Jimmy dosen’t know is not worth learning, as the following instance will show'. The Kennel Club held their annual show last Friday and Saturday, and on the latter day the Registrar of Dogs attended, not on pleasure bent, but in the interests of the dog-tax revenue. With the aid of the show catalogue and a dog-register tho wilv ’un took note of all dogs unregistered, a considerable number, and it is easily conjectured what will eventuate in the course of a few' days. THIS ANNUAL DRILL. Policemen are weekly arriving in town in order to undergo their annual artillery drill. MISSING. An Austrian shepherd named R&tisto Mastri is supposed to have met with an accident while crossing from Mana Island to Porirua. It is believed that his boat capsized and he was drowned. Two dogs belonging to the shepherd reached the main land wet and tired, and were recognised ns Mastri’s. The boat was afterwards found on the coast smashed up. MUSIC. Mr Robert Parker, our energetic conductor and talented organist, has had, fer some time past, a large number of children under his tuition for the purpose of holding a Juvenile Festival. The youngsters are well-advanced, and the festival will be a success.

While on the subject of festivals I might mention that the last festival has caused considerable rivalry, if not much jealousy, among the leading professional musicians here. The several conductors are anxious to have the leadership of a Choral Society, and are doing their utmost to get tho local talent. There is no doubt that Wellington possesses many talented amateurs—instrumental and vocal—but who do not care to coine before the public through shyness. Therefore, if our rival conductors wish to do much good musically enquiries should be made and this hidden talent kindly persuaded to come forward. THE YACHT SKA SON. On Saturday afternoon the yacht season was opened, the Governor and suite being present. A heavy sea and strong brccte prevented many of the smaller sailing crafts from taking part in the procession. Under reefed canvas, and in line, the sight of the procession of yachts lying well over to the breeze was very picturesque, and called forth hearty cheers from the onlookers as they parsed‘the Hagship (the Oainaru). Jupp’* band was present and enlivened the proceedings. THE DO*. SHOW. The Kennel Club have every reason to be proud of this year’s show. The exhibits were an exceptionally well-bred lot, and exhibitors had the advantage of the adjudication of Mr J. C. Coupe, a Melbourne gentleman, well known in “ doggy ’* circles on the other side, and a most efficient judge. His awards vt-ri highly satisfactory, and from what I have heard, so thoroughly was his work done, and his large knowledge of all clashes of dogs so perfect, that he caused one committeeman to remark •• By jove, he's up to date!”

I have just heard a story, for the truth of which I can vouch. The incident occurred in Sydney. A Wellington lady and her mother were on a visit to New South Wales, and had stayed a long time. Thinking of returning to New Zealand the old lady became uneasy, ami suddenly made up her wind to go by the next boat. Her daughter, however, had became infatuated with a young fellow, and had an inclination to remain behind. No. that idea did not suit the mater—perhaps she knew of her infatuation, and this caused her sudden resolve to return at once. Down to the Union Company’s office the daughter was sent to procure tickets, but she returned and informed her mater that there was not tho slightest chance to go by the boat sailing that day, as all berths were full. The old dame be line furious, said her daughter was compelling her to stay against her wish, and that both would go that day. Luggage already packed up. a cab was seut for, arrived, and driven hastily to the wharf, but the steamer had gone only five minutes before. In fact, she was then steaming down the harbour in their sight. That steamer was the Wairarnpa. The old lady and daughter returned by the next boat. PONEUE.