Wanganui Chronicle, AND PATEA AND RANGITIKEI ADVERTISER. "NULLA DIES SINE LINEA." FRIDAY, 19th MAECH, 1875.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XVIII, Issue 2701, 19 March 1875, Page 2

Wanganui Chronicle, AND PATEA AND RANGITIKEI ADVERTISER. "NULLA DIES SINE LINEA." FRIDAY, 19th MAECH, 1875.

Miss Raymond. — It will be noticed that this lady takes a complimentary benefit tonight, when the beautiful drama of "Flowers of the Forest," and comedy of "The Bonnie Fish Wife" will be produced.

Brunswick Sports, — We have been requested to state that the sports at Brunswick will be continued on Friday, the 26 th instant, when the original programme will be carried out, consisting chiefly of tilting, jumping, three-legged racing, &o. ; on this occasion the foot-racing will be omitted.

Pure-bred Lincolns. — We desire to draw the attention of purchasers of purebred sheep to the sale of Liucoln ewes and rams which is announced to take place at Dunedin, on the 27th instant, by Messrs Wright, Stephenson, and Co., on behalf of Messrs Sutton Brothers, of Southland. These sheep were personally selected by Mr Sutton while in England, aud have been landed in splendid condition. They are said to be the best lot of Lincolns ever imported into New Zealand.

Lost in the Bush. — We are informed that a Mr Forsyth, one of a party who went out shooting on Monday last at Nukumaru, has not been seen since, and is supposed to have lost his way. One of the party shot a bullock in the bush, and Forsyth was left in charge of the animal while the remainder of the party went elsewhere. On returning some time after, they discovered that a portion of meat had been cut from the bullock, indicating that Forsyth had begun to feel the pangs of hunger ; but there were no evidences of the whereabouts of the missing man. His comrades at pnee set to work to look for him ; but notwithstanding the most diligent search, they have not discovered any traces of him. It is supposed that he got weary as well as hungry while waiting for the return of his companions, and attempted to find his way out of the busb, but instead of getting out found his way further iv.

Patea Agricultural Show. —It is gratifying to learn that the splendid weather we had yesterday, and a large a* tendance and numerous exhibits, conspired to make this show a complete success.

Wairarapa Horses. — An advertisement in another column announces that Mr Hayward, of Carterton, Wairarapa, is desirous of disposing of his thoroughbred entire horse " Southern Chief," and his Clydesdale draught entire " Britannia," the particulars as to pedigrees and performances of which can be obtained of Mr Alexander Cameron, Turakiua, or the owner.

Sale oe Freehold Property. — It will be seen by advertisement in another column that Mr J. Chadwick will pell by public auctiod this day at 12 o'clock, the following valuable freehold properties : — One quarter-acre section, with nine-roomed house thereon, situated in Bell street; also part of section 473, with a four-roomed cottage thereon, at the corner of Ingestre street. The terms are liberal.

The New Zealand Songster. —We have received from the publisher, Mr J. Braithwaite, of Dunedin, No. 2 of this popular songster. It contains 100 pages of selected songs, recitations, conundrums, dialogues, anecdotes, &c, as well as several local songs and poems, and includes most of the pieces which the various travelling companies through New Zealand have at various times made the rage. The issue of a second edition by the publisher would seem to indicate, that the book had sold well.

. Photography. — Persons desirous of obtaining views of the resting places of departed friends or relations will have a good opportunity afforded them next week, as it is the intention of Mr W. J. Harding to visit the cemetery, and to execute all orders with which he may be favored prior to Monday evening at half the ordinary charge. As Mr Harding excels in this particular branch of his art, it is not unlikely that he will find a week quite insufficient to enable him to complete all his orders.

A Venerable Israelite. — Mr Barnett Hime, the oldest member of the Jewish community in London, died the other day in his 101 st year.

The Clyde. — Presiding at the last festival given to the employes of the Clyde Trustees, in December, Provost Burn, of Glasgow, stated that — " A century ago tho river waa from 4ft to sft in depth at high water ;it was now 22ft deep. There were then 200 yards of quay ; now there are about 7000 yarda. The revenue at that time was £150 a year ; no# it was £192,000."

Wool.- -It is difficult to realise the idea, but it is none the less the fact, that in thirtyseven yeara the annual export of wool from Victoria has grown from 514 to 265,540 bales. Authentic returns allow, that in 1843 the total exporta from that colony was the small quantity already stated, while we have the excellent authority of Messrs Goldsborough, of Melbourne, for saying that in 1874 the shipments had grown to over a quarter of a million of bales of wool, the value of which was six millions sterling. To that figure also, has to be added the value of the tallow, hides, sheepskins, and other animal products now shipped ao extenaively to Englaud. — ' Times.'

Sir D. McLean at Tauranga. — A telegram in the Times says :— The Native Minister landed at Maketu shortly after 1 o'clock on Tuesday. The Maori welcome was enthusiastic A thousand natives were present. The speeches afterwarda were mostly of a very excitable character, chiefly arising through bho presence of many of those favourable to the alienation of landa who gave expreaaion to their opinions, which waa displeasing to many old chiefs present, and a disturbance was threatened. Sir Donald McLean did not compliment the natives on their behaviour, and said he had not found the other tribes so disorderly in conducting their debates. They could uot expect him to lisien if they did not behave better. They prided themaelvea on their loyalty to the pakehas, and having fought for the Queen, but their preaent conduct did not encourage hopes that their grievance would be easily settled. In future, he advised them to select their principal men as speakers, to lay their grievance before him. To-morrow it ia expected that the tribes will send their principal men to discuss their affairs.

Keeping Apples. — An expert writes : — " With a desire to exhibit some of the mo9t notbd of our early fruits at the Autumn Fairs, I gathered, before thej were fully ripe, the following kinda : — Early Joe, Early Strawberry. Summer Rose, Gravenstein, Summer Pennock, Summer Pearmain, Porter, Maiden's Blu.di, Jefferies, and other early early apples, and showed them upon the tables during the tirst week of October in as line condition as were their companions in their natural aeason. As 1 mentioned before, the fruit was collected before it was entirely ripe, handled as carefully as possible, and placed upon slattened shelves in a dry, cool cellar, where the fresh air could gain free circulation all around them. Of course they were not allowed to touch each other, and during the daily examination the niomeut decay put in an appearance the unfortunate specimen was at once removed. I thus had early fruit as pretty as pictures — indeed, much handsomer than when ripened on the tree."