LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XXXIII, Issue 11281, 30 May 1891, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Premier returns to Wellington by the mid-day train to-day. At Naseby a lad named Siblin has been committed for trial for shooting the racing mare Disappointment. Colonel de Quincey, Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Representatives, passed through bj train yesterday from Auckland, en route for-Wellington. Mr W. Wheeler, printer of the Lyttelton Times, died at Christchurch on Wednesday of heart disease. He had been 44 years in the employ of the Times. The Post gives currency to a report that Mr George Hutchison, M.H.R., has notified the Government that they must not count upon his support any longer. We learn that one gang of young men sent up with the unemployed has discontinued work. It is not what they have been used to. — Pahiatua Star. The election of a member for the Wairoa Road Board, for which. Messrs Syraes and Son were nominated, resulted in the election of the former, who polled 11" votes to his opponents nil. Mr F. P. Fookes acted as returning officer. Fair"wages continue to be made at rab-bit-catching. On a farm a few miles from Dunedin two young men trapped 90 on Saturday. Their total for the week' was two hundred and fifty, which at 6d a pait gives thptrapper3 £3 2s .6d to divide, less cost of conveyance to a preserving factory. Mr A. A. Browne, Secretary to the Wanganui Education Board, announces that the examination of candidates for scholarships offered by the Board will be conducted at the State Schools in Wanganui, Palmerston Norths and Hawera commencing on Tuesday, the 23rd of June, at 9 a.m. A telegram from Christchurch states that the argument in the Sydenham licensing election case bas not yet been concluded. Mr Stout, for the defence, contends that the returning officer was properly appointed,. and that if he were not, tho invalidity of his appointment would not invalidate the election. A strange story is told by the Maoris of the paii- of Otaki natives who were recently committed to the Wellington Lunatic Asylum. When the Maori prophet who has been travailing down the Manawatu Lino living on the credulity of the Natives, was at Otaki, these two Maoris jeered and sneered at him, and he impressively said to them they would be punished for their unbelief by being made mad. A few days after his prediction was vertified. The Electrician reports that a romarkablo storm occurred recontly in the Cape Cod region. The area over ' which it was most severe comprised Caps Ood, the shores of Buzzard's Bay, Martha's Vineyard, and the eastern end of Long Island. A careful examination of the reported accidents by lightning in this district on the night of March Ist shows that eight churches were struck, six houses, ten barns, one vessel at sea, one life-saving station, and one marine signal station. Strangely enough, there appears to have been no loss of human life, although five persons are reported to have been seriously injured. Tho storm occurred during a fall of snow.

Tenders for the supply of stove-piping close with Mr Whitwprth Russell, at the Yankee Stove Depot, to-day, at noon. A settler named William Dow, 54 years of age, died, suddenly afr- his.- place, Finnerty Road, near Ngaire) on Monday morning. The cause of death is unknown. An inquest will be held. We would remind the principals in the opera " Mikado," which is now being rehearsed by the members of the Musical and Dramatic Association', that to-night (Saturday) a practice will be_ held at the Oddfellows' -Hall, commencing at 7.30 sharp. A full attendance is requested. Mr W. Pinches, architect, calls for tenders for the erection of a villa residence at Westmere, plans and specifications for which may be seen at his office in, Ridg way-street. Tenders must be sent in before noon on Monday, Bth June. Another batch of unemployed were dispatched from Wellington on Tuesday last to- assist in constructing the Government roads beyond Fahiatua. The first batch that went out are said to have been — taken as a whole — a fine,' body of men, and all looked as if they would prove quite capable of undertaking the work which the Government have provided for them. The N.Z. Shipping Company's Aorangi, Captain Sutcliffe,- left London on Thursday last, 28th inst., for New Zealand, and should arrive in the colony 0_ Tuesday, July .l4th. The Rimutaka, which sailed for London on April 16th, was due at her distination yesterday, and the next outward steamer of the same line as the Aorangi and Rimutaka — the Kaikoura, Captain Crutchley — will be despatched on Thursday week, June 11th. In the window of Messrs H. I. Jones and Son., booksellers, may be seen to-day a nicely finished photogiaph of the-team of amateur athletes which- represented, the New Zealand Association at the' tournament held in Sydney at the end of last year. The group contains.the following well-known performers — Hempton (Wellington), Lusk (Auckland), Reeves, Wood, Cuff, and Morrison (Christchurch), McKelvie (Dunedin) ,and White (Napier). The team it will be remembered more, than upheld the honour of New Zealand at the meeting in Sydney. We would remind tho following members of the Wanganui Naval Artillery that they are expected to. roll up punctually at 2 o'clock on the Rifle Range this afternoon, when the annual match will he fired against the Ponsonby Navals :— P.O. Bevege, Gunners Paul, Mahoney, Greener, McNaught, Keen, and Bugler Mooseman. Waitingjmen— C.P.O. Dustin, and Gunner Birchall. The contest is to consist of three ranges 200, 300^ and 600 yards, seven shots at each range. Captain Willis (Wanpanui City Rifles), and Lieutenant Smith (Auckland Navals) will act as referees respectively for the Ponsonby and local teams. The successful tenderers for the construction of the new bridge across the Makirikiri Stream at Upokongaro (Messis Downer and Davisj' will make a start with the job on Monday. The contractors have secured the Court Theatre for a dwelling house during the time they will be ongaged in putting up the new structure, which they hope to complete in about 15 weeks. The pew bridge will be of a similar construction as tlie former one, but it will be made additionally strong so as to be able to stand any severe tests it may be put to when the stream is in flood, Btoui supports will be brought into requisition with that end in view 1 . The new bridge will be six feet higher than the old one. The usual card containing the fixtures and parades for the City Rifles during next month has just been issued to members of the corps. The orderlies for the month are Sergeant Low and Corporal Fiskin. An -inspection parade of the ■company will be held on Monday even-, ing at 7.80. In addition to the. ordinary drill, the management of the corps have decided to institute a drill every Friday night,' at 7.30, for the benefit of recruits. To encourage the members to attend their parades regularly during the year, at its close, money prizes ranging, from 30s to 5s will be awarded to the nine most regular attendants. We had the pleasure yesterday of inspecting, at the establishment of Messrs K and E. Tingey, some fine specimens of what an artist can accomplish with the aid of oil. The paintings, some halfdozen in all, are f torn the brush of Ml H. W. Kirkwood, of Wellington, and are really admirably executed. The scenes depicted are the following: — "Mitre Peak." "Thomson Sound," "Hall'sArm," " Guard Bay," " Pelorus Sound," and the "Otira Gorge" all of which are painted on opal plaques. That representing " Nancy Sound," which is a somewhat smaller picture than the others, has been done on ground glass, and the result is most effective. Lovers of the art'of painting would do well to pay a visit to the establishment of Messrs Tingey Bros., and inspect these products of the brush, when we feel sure they will be highly pleased with them. Mr J. T. Sinclair has just opened up a seed depot in those premises opposite the N.Z. Loan and M.A. Co., formerly occupied by Mr W. Barr as a drapery establishment. Those who are in need of garden seeds will find upon paying a visit to Mr Sinclair's a large variety to choose from. In fruit trees and ornamental shrubs, too, will be found an ample choice from which to select. Mr Sinclair has already ordered \ complete seed cleaning plant, which upon its arrival will be erected on his premises, Taupo Quay, and should ensure the genuine article being always procurable. We noticed in the large show windows facing the Quay a fine collection of pot plants, arid also a number of chrysanthemum blooms from the nursery of Mr W. T, Benefield, who has appointed Mr Sinclair ashis agent. Mr Sinclair received his training in the line of business in which he is engaged in in one of the largest s<jed warehouses in Scotland, and for the past six yeais has acted as head salesman to Mr James Laird, and these facts should merit a fair share of support for him from the farmers and graziers in this extensive arid increasing agricultural district. Tho Great Northern Steeplechase meeting takes place at Auckland next Wednesday, 3rd inst. The programme comprises in all six events, the principal of which is the Great Northern Steeplechase of 300 soys., for which 24 entries have been received. Sentinel with 12st is top weight. The prize inoney to be given away in stakes amounts to the respectable total of £580, and a good meeting should result. The following horses left Wanjranui for New Plymouth yesterday afternoon en route for Auckland, where they are to fulfil their [engagements next Wednesday : — Ival in charge of Hickey j Karewa and Takapau in charge of George Hope, It is improbable that Ival will start in the big money, but will in all likelihood start for the Handicap Hurdles of 100 sovs., in which case ho will carry lOst 31b. The well-known cross-country lidor H, Pell is to have the mount on .Takapau in the big event, and will bo sure to carry a lot of support. Poll will put up lOst. Our Turakina correspondent writes : — " It is with feelings of great regret that I have to chronicle the demise of Mrs Franklin, the wife of our respected townsman Mr George Franklin, which took place on Thursday afternoon, after a somewhat protracted illness, _ The deceased lady has been an invalid for the [last three years, at times rallying and apparently enjoying good health, but always liable to sudden attacks of prostration, the last of which seized her on Friday wt,ek last, and, although she had the benefit of all that medical skill could do in the cg,so, she succutned to the ravages of a disease from which thedeceased lady has suffered for some time past. She leaves behind her a husband and grown-up family of five sons and one daughter, to mourn the loss of a devoted wife and mother. Her death will leave a gap in Turakina which wi'l bo hard to fill. The late Mrs Franklin was one of the pioneers of the district, and by her o-ood qualities and kindly disposition had endeared herself to all wiMi whom she came in contact. A kinder or more charitably disposed person could not be wished for, and many a sick bed has been made happy by her kindness ; and distress relieved by her charity. Her memory will be long cherished l>y tuoso. who have experienced her kindnoss, and who, I am sure, will join with mo in tendering heartfelt condolence to the bereaved in the sad loss that they have just sustained. The funeral will take place on Sunday next, at 3 p.m."

' The Rev; A. 0. Williams had arranged to conducted divine service at Waitotara to-morrow (Sunday), but as he is to read the burial service at the funeral of the late Mrs Franklin at •Turakina the same afternoon, he will be unable to fulfil his engagement at Waitotara. The residents of that township will kindlyaccept this intimation of the fact. Mr Joseph Chadwick, who has just recommenced business in Wanganui as an auctioneer, announces that he will hold an extensive sale to-day, commencing at 1 o'clock, when the whole of the furniture and effects of a gentleman who is leaving Wanganui will be submitted to auction. The sale will take place on Mr Chad wick's premises, opposite tho Steam Packet Hotel. Messrs Freeman R. Jackson and Co. and J. H. Keesing will hold their usual weekly sales to-day, the former commencing at noon, and the latter at 1 o'clock. Amongst the specials to be submitted by Messrs Freeman R. Jackson and Co., the following will be offered, for. sale •— "One bay gelding, 6 year-old, by Opawa out of a Painter mare (good jumper) ; also two draught fillies, and a number of broken and unbroken hacks. Mr T. H. Battle is the successful tenderer -for the five-roomed house'to be erected on the vacant section at the corner of St. Hill and Guyton Streets.. Mr Battle will commence operations next' week, and hopes to complete the job in about 8 weeks' time. Mr W. Batehelor has already made a Btart with the surgery for Mr Parker, dentist, which is being erected on the same section as that upon which Mr Battle in to build the five roomed dwelling house. _ . Four horses in Adelaide having died through eating ensilage, Mr Bickford the Government veterinary surgeon, enquired into the matter, and found they had been gettingjat some pit of sour ensilage. The horses at the farm had not been fed upon the deleterious food, but they must have had the chance of getting at it occasionally by stealth and eating more than was gbod for them. He had noticed that pit ensilage became more poisonous to horses the nearer it reached the bottom. Mr Bickford concludes by stating that although pit ensilage could be given to the ruminating animal with advantage it could only be given to the horse with the certainty that it would cause his speedy death. The main railway line in Tasmania was built by an English company on conditions amongst which was one that if the traffic did not produce a certain sum the Government of the colony were to make up the deficiency. Un'der that agreement the colony was for many years called onto contribute .£32,ooo per annum to the Company. Recently the colony acquired the line, and strange to say, remarks the Daily Times, tho result of the six months' traffic under Mr Back, formerly of the New Zealand railways, has been the production of a clear profit of .£16,000, or exactly the sum which the Company for years asserted that they The purchase has, therefore, been decidedly advantageous to the country. At the deputation of the Chamber of Commerce to the Premier yesterday the following letter received, by Mr Hatrjck from Mr Edward McDonnell, was read:— Referring to your letter of January 26th re steamer for the Wanganui River, I may state that some months ago we had great hopes of being able to get our next year's wool out by way of Pipiriki, but I am .now afraid we will have to give up the idea as nothing is being done in the way of road making. The road has been laid off for a coach road and specifications drawn up, and there the matter ended. The road at tte present time 1b impassable. Can anything be done in the matter? We did hear of <£33_00 being put on the estimates for the Pipiriki Road some 18 months ago. The Governor arrived here from Taupo on Sunday last on his way to Wanganni. He was highly pleased with this route, and thinks that when the roads are made it will be th e favourite route with tourists. Two Cup matches under the auspices of the Wanganui Rugby Union will be decided this afternoon, when the Senior fifteens of the Kaierau and Turakina Clubs will meet and also the Junior of the former and that of the Wanganui Club. Two closoly contested games may be expected. Tho Senior Cup match, which is the first of tho season, will be played at Turakipa j the Kaierau's go out by brake, which is ts leave the bridge punctually at 1 o'clock. Mr C. V. Powell will act as referee. Of the two teams, that of Turakina is, according to performances, the likely winner of this heat for the Cup, as they put down the Wanganui first fifteen by 8 to 2, whilst the latter in their turn defeated the Kaieraus by 1 try to nil. But to-day the country team will be considerably handicapped by not having the benefit of W. Glasgow, J. Keane, and H. Clark, who are all more or less indisposed. Tho Junior Cup match will be played on the Recreation Ground, commencing at 3 o'clock sharp. Mr E. W. Andrews, of the Collegiate School, will have charge of the whistle. The Dobson-Kennedy Dramatic Company appeared last evening bbfore a Wanganui audience for the last time. " Little Lord Fauntleroy" was staged, and a large audience . was present, amongst whom were the Premier and Mrs Ballance. Mr J. J. Kennedy had sufficiently recovered from his recent 3evere indisposition to take the character of "Mr Hobbs " last evening. As in the first performance of this popular piece, the centre of attraction lay in the character of the little lord himself, which found such worthy acceptance at the hands of little Ruby Kennedy, who by her winning manner, and clever pourtrayal of the heavy part for a child of such tender years, comhletely won the admiration, of the large audience present. Mr Dobson as the "Earl'of Dorrincourt." Mr Frank Norton, as a " solicitor," Mr Kennedy, as " Hobbs the grocer ;" and Miss Idrene Thornton, "pedric's mother," all gave thorough satisfaction in the parts assigned to them. Tho company leave for Waverley by this morning's tra,in, where they put on the "Shaujjhraun." They play at Patea on Monday night, and on Tuesday and Wednesday at Hawera, when we predict bumper houses for them. The Patea County Prcs3 of Thursday has a full account of the performance given by the Bishop Lodge of Diuids' Dramatic Club at Patea on Monday evening last, from which we extract the following comments : — The evening was rendered enjoyable by the performance given by the members, of the Wanganui Druids' Dramatic Club in the Harmonic Hall, when a very full bill was gone through to a crowded house, the liberality of the Wan<janui Druids in thus working for a sister lodge being acknowledged by the presence of a very unusually large audience. The programme opened with the comedy, " A Terrible Tinker." The title role was taken by Mr W. McGill, who is strong in low comedy. Mr McGill showed the very rare quality of a thorough knowledge of his dialogue, and never made his audience uneasy for a moment on that account. "Mr Poppincrton" received justice at the hand of Mr Roots, who played the part carefully and pleasantly. •' Godfrey Gadabout " was very creditably and correctly pourtrayed by Mr A. J. Henley. Mrs Low, as ' Mrs Poppington," was the success of the evening. She had a capital conception of the part, commanding exceedingly varied and vivid facial expression, threw full force into her acting, and gave a most enjoyable representation of the character. Miss Dallas, as " Matty," the impertinent maid, was also well cast, and sustained the part nicely. After the usual interval the curtain was rung up for Maltby's comedietta, " For better or worse," a short little domestic comedy, the parts being taken by Mr A. Roots and Mrs Low. and both acted njost creditably, Mr Roots being really good in the first portion of the inebriated husband's delineation. Mrs Low, too, gave a very faithful representation of the injured wife, her facial expression being again exceedingly realistic and telling. The evening concluded with the usual farco, but in this case the farce was |above the aVerage, and sent away the large audience throughly satisfied with the evening's entertainment provided by our Wanganui friends. PERSONS OF DELICATE CONSTITUTION, who aro obliged to abstain from ordinary Coffee, Bhould try Crease's .Taraxacum or Dandelion Coffee, which is rficommended by medical authorities as a very valuable beverage for persons who suffer from weak digestion,flatulency and vervousness. Sold in lib. and Jib. tins, is. and 2s.