Wanganui Chronicle, AND PATEA AND RANGITIKEI ADVERTISER. "NULLA DIES SINE LINEA." SATURDAY, 13th MARCH, 1875.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XVIII, Issue 2696, 13 March 1875, Page 2

Wanganui Chronicle, AND PATEA AND RANGITIKEI ADVERTISER. "NULLA DIES SINE LINEA." SATURDAY, 13th MARCH, 1875.

Agricultural and Pastoral Associa?ion. — The first show of the Patea, Wairoa, and Havvsra Agricultural and Fastoral Association will be held at the Association's Paddock, Kakarainea, on Thursday next, the 18th March, — not the 14th as appears in our weekly issue.

Berlin Art Union. — It will be seen in another column that the pictures for the subscribers to the Berlin Art Union have arrived, and are now on view at the store of Messrs Powell, Son and Co. These pictures are by the best Berlin Oil Painters, and arc richly framed. Amongst the number are Scenes on the .Rhine, Winter on the Tyrol, Battle of Gravelotte, land, coast, and historical pictures. Lovers of art would be well repaid by a visit to Messrs Powell, Son and Co.'s rooms.

Larrikins. — An evidence of the increasing prosperity and growing importance of our town may be found in the fact that the larrikin element is beginning to make its«lf felt Several instances have been brought under our notice of gates having been taken off their hinges, and door handles carried away, by youths the, exuberance of whose spirits can find no other vent than in deeds of wanton mischief. We think it not un-

likely that efforts will be made to procure them time for n-fli'dion .

Star Dramatic Company. — The improved attendance at the Hall last night had an inspiriting effect upon the performers, and enabled them to exert to the utmost their arts of pleasing. Miss Jessie Haymond was very good as Mary, but surpassed herself as the Bonny Fish Wife ; and Miss Howard very carefully rendered her part. Mr J. P. Hydes was perfectly at home in his several parts, and seemed to be on excellent terms with his audience. Mr C. Burford's grim humour shone conspicuously as Crowsfoot, and the other members of the company acquitted then:selves creditably. The musical part of the progrunmo was presided over by Master Hydes, who bids fair to occupy a prominent position in the musical world before he is many years older. To-night there will be produced " Milky White," and the burlesque of " 111 Treated II Trovatore."

"Diluted Liquid Manure."— In the case Corporation v McCartney, in the Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday, the defendant, a boy in the employment of the proprietor of the ' Herald,' pleaded guilty to a breach of the Municipal Bye-laws, by depositing night-soil in the river. His Worship, in delivering judgment, denounced in the strongest terms the conduct of those who make a practice of depositing night-soil and other filth in the river, thus converting into " diluted liquid manure " the water which is so largely used for drinking purposes. His Worship inflicted a Hue of os and costs, remarking that the boy's employer should bear the expenses, and regretting that the information conlcl not have beun laid, against him ins lead ol' against the boy.

San Francisco Mail. — The Manawafu. with the 'Frisco mail on board, left Wellington last evening at half-past five o'clock, and may be expected to come up the river about noon to-day.

Auckland Superintendence. — Mr Hargaville has issued an address, stating that in consequence of the new and favorable light thrown on Sir George drey's views by his published address, and the fact that these views coincide so closely with his own, he has decided to withdraw from the candidature for the Su perin tendency.

Fanov <Joods Emporium — We anticipate a surprise this evening for the large number of persons who flock out to do their shopping on Saturday evenings, and perhaps it would be as well that an extra polici nvin should be placed on the beat, to pivvent the traffic being impeded on the footpath on the. north side of the Avenue by a crowd collecting in front of the new premises of Mr. L L. Levy. We have been favoured with a view behind the scenes, and although we expected much, the di.-spiay far exceeded anything that we had anticipated. Mr. L.-vy hits a large and careful!)' selected stock of everything that can be desired in the shape of fancy goods, and has exetcised considerable ingenuity and displayed great good t,nate in so titting up his show-room as to exhibit his stock to the best advantage. Thanks to Mr. Levy's enterprise, Wanganui may claim to take the lead in the Province in this particular department of business ; and we hope that the spirit and taste he has exhibited will be rewarded with merited success.

Watering Horses. — The following pensible remaiks are made by a correspondent of the Sydney 'Town and Cojutry Journal': " Some people say never water a horse immediately before or after feeding. I say that if a horse is thirsty always give him a drink, and he will thank you for it. [ have often seen horses put into the stable at noon for an hour or two, and not eat a pound of grain, but looking wishfully for water, and then their careful owner, wh > would not let fiem have water when warm, will come to give them enough to kill, and ride or drive the remainder of the day on two buckets of water and no feed. Ten chances to one his horse gives out with him or gets sick before night Now, I say, give the horse water if he is ever so warm ; give him a swallow, rinse out his mouth and nostrils, give him a bit of hay, in a short time a little more water, but not too much. If he is watered several times, a little at a time, until he is satisfied, he will not drink more than half what he would if you let him gulp it down all at once."

Journalists. — Ln a case heard in Dunedin, in which a, reporter sued Vincent Pyke, Esq , M. H. R , editor of the ' Guardian,' for balance of salary, itc, the following kindly feelings were expressed by a rival editor: — J. i'J. Perrier, editor of the 'Bruce Herald,' said that in conversation with him towards the end of April Ust Pyke denied the sale of the ' Mercury,' though witness was aware it had been sold to the 'Guardian.' He admitted he had an ill-will against Pyke, but not to do him an injustice in a court. What he ireanfc was that he had no faith in Pyke's word, and told him he must not be surprised if he (Perrier), if similar circumstances occurred, aoted the same as he (Pyke) had done towards him. That was if he was offered Pyke's billet it would give him glory to turn him out. The position that he (Perrier) had now the honor of holding was much better than Pyke's, but he would sacrifice his interests for a little satisfaction.

Singular Cricket Matoh. — A very curious cricket match was played in the Wairarapa last Wednesday between the Featherston and Masterton Clubs. The Fealherston men went in fiist and made 137. Then followed the Mastertonians, who succeeded in performing this remarkable feat : — Five men made one single run each ; their opponents presented them with four byes, and thus (he gigantic total of 9 was put together ! This being just 128 runs short of the Feiitherston first innings, the Masterton men proceeded with their second effort. This time one of these redoubtable players made the imposing score of " 2 not out." Three others made a run a-pieco, but, alas ! the remaining seven only produced that number of "duck-eggs." The total score off the bat was therefore the same as in the former innings— s, but on this second occasion the Featherston men, with a generosity which cannot be too higlily praised, presented them with just a dozen extras, which being rather more than twice the number made by the bat, raised the total of the innings to 17, the grand total being 26 ! The Featherston meu thus were victorious in one innings, with 111 runs to spare.

VAriEDICTORY PICNIC TO THE REV. J. Berry. — It affords us much pleasure to learn that it is the intention of the members of the Wesley an Church to get up a pionic for Good Friday, as a sort of farewell gathering to their pastor, the Rev. Mr. Berry, who will he leaving Wanganui at the end of the present month We understand it to be the desire of those who are initiating thu meeting that all the friends of Mr. Berry, whether members of the Church or otherwise, may avail themselves of so favourable an opportunity of enjoying a day's social intercourse. It is intended to have the picnic at Mr. George Walker's, Brunswick Line, that gentleman having kindly placed his ground at their disposal. A. more suuab'e or beautiful spot for such a purpose could scarcely be selected in the neighbourhood, as the view that can be obtained from the upper paddocks is not to be surpassed. The p.s. Tougariro has been engaged to take the party to and from the nearest poirt of landing at the Brunswick Line ; and from thence the provisions, &c, of the party (vvlio will be expected to provide their own provisions) will be conveyed to the grounds in carts. By way of completing the arrangements, there will be a constant supply of boiling water for the use of the company. The price of the tickets has been fixed at an exceedingly moderate figure ; and, we are informed, the number will be limited, so that it will be necessary to make early application. We tru?t that the weather will prove hue, as amusements are liksly to be provided that will tend to make this farewell reunion a most pleasant and enjoyable one. We have been requested to state that tickets will be obtainable of Hurley and Co., J. G Shiirpe. S. Peters, George Heaven, T. Hull) a, and at Campbell's store, Campbelltovvn,

The Grasshoppers in America. — The destitution in Nebraska, from ihe ravages of the grasshoppers extends, it is said, to 20,000 people, and Kansas has nearly 40,000 shorn of their supplies by clouds of grasshoppers. Kansas, however, lias still comparatively an abundance of corn, wheat, and bacon ; while Nebraska, with lier much smaller population, is short, and calls for help for her thousands of industrious people ou the verge of starvation..

Worth Knowing. — Flour will extinguish the flames of burning kerosene promptly. It rapidly absorbs the fluid, deadens the flame, and can be readily gathered up and thrown out of doors.

The Fire at Palmerston. — Our own correspondent's letter contains an account of the unfortunate occurrence of a tire :it Palmerston,by which the saw-mill of Messrs. Manson and Co. was completely destroyed. The fire seema to have obtained a firm hold on the building before the alarm was made, and notwithstanding the strenuous exertions of those who quickly arrived at the scone of disaster, it was found impossible to check the progress of the flames. The loss is estimated at about £2,000, only a very small portion of which, our correspondent learns, is covered by insurance. The loss is one which will be much felt, and cause considerable inconvenience in the district.

Gold Yield. — It is a curious circumstance, remarks the ' Southern Cross,' that there has been during the past year a decrease in the gold yield of the three principal gold producing colonies of Victoria, New Zealand, and Now South Wales. In New Zealand the yield of gold for last year was 370,388 ounces, or nearly 129.000 ounces less than that of 'he previous year. Still (his yield, reduced as it was, was about 133,000 more than the produce of New South Wales for 1874, whicli also exhibits a considerable decline as compared with its own former, returns. The same thing is observable in Victoria, though to a less extent proportionally. While both New Zealand and New South Wales exhibit a dec'ine of almost one-fourth in each case. Victoria, whose production is considerably larger than both, shows a falling off in the past year of only about one-eighth. It is evident thai men are turning their attention more largely than huherto to other occupations than tlu.se of gold-mining ; but we do not. doubt that in all the three colonies a period of revival will come ; and people are strongly hoping to behold its advent here in Ohineumri.