LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XIX, Issue 2954, 13 January 1876, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

Recovering. — James .E. Burke, the man who was assaulted on Saturday night is progressing satisfactorily towards recovery, and will probably be able to appear against the parties who are now awaiting their trial, charged with Laving committed the assault. Removals.— The new and very handsome building lately erected in llidgway-street is j ■now occupied as Mr Knowles' furniture factory and showroom, and Mrs Moore's millinery establishment, both premises I being showy and cofmmodious. Mr P. Loftus has also remove'd^frpm his former f .place of business in the .A Venue to the shop lately occupied by Mrs Moore>;next door to ' Mr Oeo. Brown's premises. \"\ | \l

Vklocipedesteianism. — Stanton, the I byeiole-rider, has won a match against time ; — 650 miles in seven clays. He had an hour to spare. Mr Sparrow, another bieylist, ! who had undertaken the same task, gave tip after riding two days. Melee — A Pakeha-Maori engagemen i took place on the beach last night, in which j combatants of both races took part. One old man was rather severely handled by some half-dozen braves, who tackled him simultaneously, and at one time it looked as if the fracas would end in a general mill. As usual, waipiro was the actual cause of the disagreement, which afterwards led to hostilities. Sunstroke.— A little girl, daughter of Mr Thomas JBrough, of the Kailway Hotel, succumbed to an attack of this kind yesterday. During the continuance of the unusually hot weather which lias lately prevailed too much caution cannot bo observe:! by parents in protecting the heads of their children against the fierce rays of the noonday sun. Scholastic. — Mr England, of the Grammar School, who is shortly to be joined by Mrs England, will, it is , understood, be appointed to the charge of the Kaitoke school, lately presided over by Mr Young. Mr Heatlo-yl who lately resigned the charge of the school on the No. 2 Line, will probably be appointed to the post of schoolmaster at Goat Valley. Ahamoho Hotel. — In another column Frank announces an opening demonstration under the new regime. The attractions are numerous and diversified, and many guests wiLl probably tc-niglil respond to the invitation. The hoteland grounds have been greatly improved during the last few weeks. Nobmanbt. — >ls the Ist oE February approaches, by which date deposits on the land lately bought in this township are to be paid, we have been, frequently asked who is authorized to receive these amounts, and will the transfers be ready by that date? As Captain Blake is vow in town, perhaps he will furnish the desired information. _ Business Reverses. — We regret to notice that Mr Chadwick has been compelled to succumb to untoward circumstances, and has been reluctantly induced to offer a compromise to his creditors. A meeting has been convened by circular of those interested, at which his proposals will be submitted and discussed. Mr Borlase is acting as Mr Chad wick's solicitor. Bulls. — Mr Freeman li. Jackson's sale at this township takes place to day, and a large number of stock have been catalogued. We understand that Mr Jackson is extending his ramifications specially in the direction of Bulls, and purposes holding periodical sales in that district. He will doubtless receive a full measure of encouragement, which the enterprise therein displayed justifies him iv expecting. Turf Transactions. — Iv reference to the spirit, of gambling which is becoming so prevalent in the Australasian colonies, we (' New Zealand Herald ') may mention for the information and guidance of those persons who arc connected with the initiation and carrying out of sweeps on various horse-racing, and, perhaps, other events, that we believe the authorities intend to obtain a conviction against and make an example of the first delinquent in this respect. We hope that the persons concerned iv the transactions spoken of will take warning. Statement of Accounts. — -We have been courteously favoured with a perusal of the balance sheet of the Volunteer picnic and amateur dramatic performance, which took place on the 27th of December hist, in aid of the Wanganui Rifle Volunteer Band Fund. The total receipts from the picnic were £145 14s Gd ; and from the performance, £52 6d, making a total of £197 15s. Out of this amount there were paid for prizes, £30 6'd ; for sundry accounts, £30 3s 3d ; prizea yet in baud, £1 12s 6d ; and sundry expenses, £22 6s lid ; leaving a balance cash in hand of £113 11s lOd. This result will be acknowledged as being extremely satisfactory, and reflects creditably upon all concerned, the public included. Another Narrow Escape. — News reached our office last night that three > gentleman proceeding up the river in a boat yesterday afternoon, narrowly escaped meeting with a watery grave. Their names, as furnished to us, are Messrs Alexander Patterson, Henry Churton, and George McCaul, jun. It appears that the boat capsized, and all three were thrown into the water. The locale of the occurrence was the reach nearly opposite Major Nixon's house. The boat turned over and over, but at length the former occupants managed to steady her, and clinging to the bottom, they shouted lustily for assistance. Fortunately, the predicament was observed from the shore, and a canoe put off near j the Market Place, and rescued the luckless voyagers. We are informed that a number of title deeds belonging to one of. the trio, are lost beyond any hopo of recovery. The amusing part of. the story — though I doubtless not considered so at the time, by

the person chiefly affected thereby — was the entangling of the sheet round the neck of one o£ the voyagers, causing him to oxi perience the doubly pleasurable sensation, | of partial hanging and drowning combined. j None of the rescued seem any the worse for their accident. Impudent Robbbky. — Householders should be careful how they leave their habitations unprotected during absence from home, as the following incident will prove. On Tuesday afternoon, Mr and Mrs YVni . Pawson, who reside in a very populous locality -nearly opposite Trinity Church in the Avenue—had occasion to leave their house unoccupied for about a couple of hours. On their return, it was discovered that an entrance had been effected — the object of the burglar being evidently to procure money — and a workbox was found absolutely torn piece from piece in order to obtain access to its contents. The search of the thief was rewarded "with a small sum of money, though a further amount in a small box on the dressing table was overlooked. It does not appear that anything else is missing. That this should take place in the middle of the afternoon, a few yards off a thoroughfare, proves that too careful watchfulness cannot be maintained, when such characters are going their rounds. There is some clue as to the identity of the offender. Postal Cards.— The public will be unable to enjoy the advantage afforded by the use of these conveniences for some months. It ha 3 been found impossible to obtain in this or the Australian colonies any cardboard of a suitable kind, and an order has been sent to London for the proper material, and also for die-plates. The first lot of cards issued in Sydney were of indifferent material, and their usefulness was greatly impaired thereby. — Exchange. i

1 Cbicket.— The match to como off on the 22nd inst., between the Wanganui and the Marton teams will take place at Wanganui , not in Marton as previously stated. Some | very good play is expected, and the issue is anticipated with considerable interest. Funekals.— The remains of the late Miss Carlyle will be conveyed to their last resting-place this afternoon. The late Miss Laura Hackett's funeral will not take place until to -morrow, as some of«her relatives have not yet reached town, being on a visit at a distance from Wanganui. Parade.— The Rifles and Cadets assembled for parade laat evening, the muster not having been as numerous as is usual on such occasions. The band was also in attendance. Alexandra Troop.— Sergeant Cummins alone of this troop has qualified as a representative, having scpred 169, or nine points in advance of the required number. Sergt. Cummins was cavalry champion in 1873, and it would have been hard lines indeed if he had failed to secure an opportunity of further distinguishing himself at the forthcoming colonial rifle tournament. Populvk Resort.— The Royal Aquarium and Winter Garden at Westminster was to have been opened in December. The reservoir will require 75,000 barrels of sea water to be brought from Brighton in sealed barrels. Hard upon the Insolvents.— The following advertisement lately appeared in the Otago ' Guardian,' signed by a gentleman of the leital fraternity :— " Persons in embarrassed circumstances are advised to take tho benefit of the existing Bankruptcy Act, which expires on the 31st instant, as under thu new Act a discharge is almost unobtainable." Presentation by the Good Templars. | —In the window of Mr Clarkson, Queen- I street, Auckland, is to be seen a present to Mrs Hastings— wife of the Hon. S. D. Hastings — froinijjber Templar sisters in Auckland. It is in the form of a small cabinet, inlaid with New Zealand woods, ! and as a work of art reflects great credit on the maker, Mr A. Seuffert. The top, in chasteness of design and accuracy of execution, equals the moat carefully finished j pen-and-ink sketch. In the centre is the cross and anchor, and beneath, on a white scroll, the Uoocl Templar motto, "Faith, Hope, and Charity." The sides comprise shields of dark aud light woods, bordered by narrow rules of white. A list _of the various woods employed adds materially to its value, and, as a collection of New Zealand woods, cannot fail to interest alike those who wish to view ifc here and the brethren in America. It is intended to suppliment the cabinet with a collection of photographic views of New Zealami scenery. The whole forms a fitting acknowledgment of Mra Hastings' sacrifice in parting with her husband for a prolonged Good Templar mission in Australia and New Zealand. MiHastings is expected to call at Auckland on his return to Australia, early in February, when this expression of feeling will bo given into his charge.