PRIMITIVE METHODIST BAZAAR. THIS DAY.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 8954, 10 December 1890, Page 2

PRIMITIVE METHODIST BAZAAR. THIS DAY.

A bazaar in aid of the funds of the Primitive Methodist Church was opened at 2.30 o'clock this ( Wednesday) afternoon, in the Alexandra Hall,, by Hia Worship the Mayor, who made a few suitable remarks. The display of fancy and other articles is an excellent one, • and is well worth a visit of inspection. The bazaar will be open to-nighfc, and to-morrow afternoon and night. An extended notice of the bazaar witl appear in to-morrow's issue.

His Excellency the Governor and party, are expected back from the mountain trip this evening. A mammoth amateur minstrel troupe, including juveniles and adults, has been organised. They will appear on Boxing night. Full particulars will be published shortly. Captain Edwin telegraphed this afternoon :: — •' Indications of strong north-east to north and west winds, and considerable sea ; glass fall." In Christchurch, on Tuesday, ' it was intensely hot, and fears are entertained that if no- rains fail soon the crops in the country districts will be ruined. Very little rain has fallen for two months. Mr Mitchebon has stated to a press reporter that he doabts tbe ability of the Opposition to form an acceptable Government, and thinks the eventual outcome will be a dissolution. The charge of manslaughter against the two Chinese at Wellington concluded in the Supreme Court on Tuesday, the jury, after deliberating for three-quarters of an hour, returning a verdit of " Not Guilty," The accused were then discharged.