LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XXIX, Issue 11133, 20 February 1886, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Br Hector was in Wanganuv yesterday, and Bp#ata few hours in company with Mr Drew in examining the teological gormation of some p%rtß of the district. The doctor left for ifawera by the aftornoon tr.*in.

The Bey Mr Tinsley and Mrs Tinley have returned from their southern trip, looking all the better for their holiday. Mr Tinsley will officiate at Trinity Church to-morrow.

What may happen to a man's "understanding" in Palmorston North waß exemplified in the case of Colonel tftapp and Hergeant-Major Henry a fow days ago. Retiring to rost one night at the usual hour they placed their boots just outside their bt-droom door, and sleeping the sleep of the just, woke refreshed and invigorated, and in a calm and peaceful frame of mind, and dressing leisurely, waited— waited patiently — for the boots thit never came. The gallant colonel ond his subordinate officer were reluctantly obliged to return to Wanganui lamenting the loss of their cole pro* tectors.

Notwithstanding the- threateniug nature of the weather, the Wanganui Regatta Entertainment Committee decided to hold the open-aii- fete at Mount Desert last night. The attendance was — uo doubt owing to the weather -not nearly bo lacge as was anticipated, nevertheless so/tie 300 people went down. The various items oa tho programme were very well porformed, although the wind <fi.terfered s. -me what with the sound of the voices Mx War* sang a negro song in aharacLer verj well, in place of the sketch that was to have been given by Messra Matthews. Ware, Blake, anct Manning, Mr Matthews unfortunately being unable to be present. The rest of the programme was proceeded with until the rain put a stop to it at the conclusion of tha tight-rope walking. The ground was well illuminated, and looked very pretty indeed, and the fireworks, under the supervision of Mr T. D. Oummins, were a great success

Among the Volunteer appointments an" nounced in Thursday's Grazette are those of Lieutenant James Purnell to be captain of the Wanganui City Rifles, and Dr Ohilton tt be hon. surgeon of (he ffawera Rifles.

The Boys' School up-rirer excursion trip in the p.s. Tuhua took place yesterday, and was a source of great enjoymeut to both scholars aud teacher* and the friends who accompanied them. The start was made from Bett's wharf about 8.35 a.m , there being on board about 200 boys and 20 or 30 ladies and gentlemen. The Railway Bridge was reached about 10 minutes to 9 and Kennedy's about 9.39. When near Mr John Piercy's a slight accident to the machinery occurred necessitating the emptying of the boiler. The boys were here landed for an hour or two, and were soon scattered in all directions, enjoying themselves amazingly. When steam "was got up again, the steamer proceeded on her trip up the river. At Major Lockett's Mr W. H. Clark, the photographer, wa3 landed. Eaorikia was reached about 8 minutes fco 1, but the steamer proceeded several miles further up, to Marainaratofara, where the boys were again let loose for about two hours. Tho youngsters did not all turn up very quickly when warning was given that it was time to return, and the whistle had to be blown several times before they were all on board. A start was made to town about 3.15 p.m., Kenuedy's beiag reached at 25 minutes to 6. No stoppage was made at Kennody's either going up or coming down. On the way back all on board were served with tea. The Bail way Bridge was reached about 13 minutes past 5 and Bett's wharf at 5.25; The distance from town to the turning point wag about 20 miles Messrs Muaro, Hodren, Cummins, and Siddle added not a little to the day's success by contributing liberally to the provisioning department. We must not omit to say that the teachors all worked very hard to muke the trip a success Several hats fell overboard and other minor casualties occurred, but nothing of sufficient moment to mar. the pleasure of a very enjo^ able day.

This afternoon a cricket match is to be placed between the LiJlj white and the Collegiate School Clubs, the game to start at 2 o'clock sharp. The following members compose the Liilywhite team .— Messrs Gray, Aamodt (2), Wickstead, Armstrong, Raukin, Sodvvell, Parkinson, Kennedy, Knell, and Havtuett. During the race week the Hawera representatives are going to pay us a visit for the purpose of trying ponclueionß with thq two above mentioned clubs, and a meeting of the Lilly whites will be held at Ohavaune's Hotel tosnight at 730 for tho purpose of arranging pre^liminaries.

Some very extraordinary proceeding^ Beem to have taken place in the Kesideut Magistrate's Comt at Masterton on Monday last. The Rev. J. 0. Andrew, o£ Ica ; was charged by the Babbit Inspector, Mr Drummond, with neglecting to abate tho rapbifc nuisance on his run. The Besident Magistrate, Mx Stratford, absolutely refused to allow the defendant to cross-examine the plaintiff, or was quite made up to inflict the minimum penalty. Mr Andrew, according to the report in a local paper, quoted tho 94th section of the Acfc, throwing the burden of proof on the defendant, and requested in simple justice to be sworn and his statement heard; but Mr Stratford said the 94th sec* tion was a faroe He should not waste time by allowing the defendant to be sworn, and gave judgment for £1 aad costs. Me Andrew formally requested his Worship to take a note of his claim to be heard in his own defence, and the refusal to allow him to bo swoJtn. His Worship declined to do so, and the case waa thus eaded for the prosecution. We have heard of meat being cooked by ! the sun in very hot countries, but we do not remember before hearing of apples boin<» ' baked on the trees, Yet this phenomenon is said to have occurred a few daya ago in Dunedin. On Wednesday (says the Dunedin Herald) Mr Outram, of Royal Terrace, directed our attention to a number of apples grown in hiu garden, which presented the appearance of having been partially baked. On one side or the fruit large dark blisterappeared, while the other side v- .- j ereen. The blisters seemo^ - . •->»<l iufc ei been raised by flee. I*'" 1 -a 8 fca6v " a( * that the phav.- , a o it appears strange iv ar«** have not been observed -j other garden in Dnnedin. If there Had been any lightning of late the probability would have been that the apples had been touched by tho electric current. Those wishing fco get a really good outfit at leas thau coßt price, should visit Mrs Walkee's Cash Clearing Sale, as aho has made still further reductions in her prices. The stock must be sold to enable Mrs Walker to make room for the new Winter Goods. JS T ote the address— Mrs Walkeb, Milliner and Costumier, Victoria Avenue, Wanganui. — Advt.