The wanganui Chronicle AND PATEA-RANGITIKEI ADVERTISER. "NULLA DIES SINE LINEA." MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1892.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XXXVI, Issue 11681, 7 November 1892, Page 2

The wanganui Chronicle AND PATEA-RANGITIKEI ADVERTISER. "NULLA DIES SINE LINEA." MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1892.

The monthly meeting of the Harbour Board takes pUce this afternoon. The ordinary monthly meeting of the Waitotara County Council will be held this morning. The re-commencement of work at the Freezing Works has been postponed until the 14th inst. The poundlceeper advertises for tho owner of a chestnut gelding which was impounded on the 3rd inst. The Montague-Turner Opera Company c included a most brilliant return season of three nights at Greymouth on Saturday night to a crowded audience. J Unhappily very bad weatherp-evailed for 5 the first occasion of the observance of the Saturday half holiday. The tradespeople closed promptly at one, and the town ' wore an unusually quiet appearance. The attention of our readers is directed I to the detailed advertisement of the goods included in the sale, by Mr J. H. Keesing, of thfl household furniture of Mr James Cattell. The sale takes place on Thursday and Friday next. Nathaniel Flowers, labourer, of Wanganui, (says the Wellington Press) was charged at the Police Court here this (Monday) morning before Mr H. W. Robinson, R.M., with failing to provide for the support of his wife, Margaret Flowers, •vho resides in this city. Flowers did not appeal toanswer the charge, butforwarded a letter, in which he made statements contradictory to those of the complainant. His Worship decided to remand the case 1 in order to enable enquiries to be made 1 into the circumstances of the parties. The soiree of the Musical and Literary Society, which forms the closing meeting of this session, -will be held in the Trinity Schoolroom this evening. The first half of the programme will consist of musical ' and other items followed by a quarter of - an hour's break for refreshment?. The remainder of tho evening will be occupied in social chat, games, & ;. As has been before notified, the lady members will be admitted free ; a charge of sixpence will be made for male members and one shilling for adult outsiders. The doors ■ will be opnnod at 7.30, and a start will ba made at 7.45 sharp. The Goat Valley schoolroom was filled to overflowing on Friday evening, the occasion of the annual conceit given to raiae funds to piovide prizes for the scholars. The chair was occupied by Mr J. Laird. A lengthy programme of carefully ge.'ected items was presented and fully appreciated by a 1 espon sive audience. The various ladies and gentlemen who lent their assistance were Misses Symes, Greager. J. Stone, Gerse, Mitchell (3), Effie Geise, Laird and Blair, and Messrs 5 Worsop, Foster, Comyns, Luni and Tawse. Many recalls weie insisted upon by the audience, who were kept thoroughly interested trom beginning to end, A marquee was erected near the school--5 house, and iv this refreshments were served with a liberal hand. For the excellence of this portion of the entertainment credit is due to Mesdames Crawley, J. Laird, A. Tawse, G. Mitchell, , A. Symes, F. Smith, Greager, and ' Davey. The evening was mild and the drive with Mr Smiley to and from the -* scene of enjoyment was greatly enjoyed by tue town visitors. It was with deep regret that we heard yesterday of the duath of Captain John Cameron, of Marangai. Norm of our readers, we are sure, will read of his death without concern, for a kinder heart was not known in the district nor one more entitled to the respect of eithor rich or poor. Mr Cameron was one of our ■, oldest settlers, and at such a juncturo one caunot avoid the thought that che sturdy race of pioneers who have been the 1 very backbone of tbe country are surely j and swiftly passing away from amongst us. Mr Cameron arrived in New Zealand in 1840, over half a century ago, and we believe that at least 50 years of that time have been spent in Wanganui. In the a early days of his colonial life the deceased was in partnership with the late Captain Campbell, and the two estates of :> Marangai and 'Vyeretoa were held between them. In the time of th 6 wars Captain Cameron did good service as captain of the Wanganui Cavalry, but for many ' years before his death he had ceased to take any active interest in Volunteering. 1 He was President of the Wanganui ? Jockey Club, and a successful horse breeder, although he never ran any of his 1 horses at the races. In character he was ? quiet and unassuming, and he preferred the quietude of private life to the stir of 7 public business. He was a kind and--1 hospitable friend, and his family of four sons and one daughter will in their bereavement have the sympathy of all with whom ' he was ever brought into contact. The funeral takes place to-morrow afternoon, . leaving Marangai at 1 o'clock. Mr Neils Chnscien Jensen, who has been employed by Mr C. T. Fitzherbert for the last dozen years, -was found dead at the residence of the latter at Aramoho on Saturday morning. The deceased was found lying dead in the yard near the 1 stable early in the morning. He was last seen alive at about 9 o'clock on the previous evening, when nothing unusual was noticed in connection with him. The deceased was 56 years of age ; he was a Scandinavian by birth, but he has lesided in the colony for many years. Mr Jensen had no relatives in New Zealand, but he had many friends, and was an old member of the St. Andrew Kil winning Loclije of Freemasons. An inquest was held on the body at Aramoho on Saturday afternoon, by Mr E. N. Liffiton, the Deputy Coroner, and a jury, a verdict of death from natural causes being returned. The remains of the deceased were interred in the cemetery yesterday. The funeral left Aramoho at 3 p.m. and was joined in Guy ton-street by a large number of the officers and members of the two local Masonic lodges, who headed the procession. The church service at the grave side was conducted by the Rev J. W. Chapman, after which the Masonic service was read by Bro. G Carson, the chaplain of tho St. Andrew Kilwinning Lodge. A Ma.ionic hymn was thrm sung, and after an apron had been depot ited in .the grave by R.W.M. Bro. SteveDson, followed by slips of acacia from all the Masons present, Bro. Carson pronounced the Benediction and the assemblage withdrew. Prof. Mason's party had a good audience at the Oddfellows' Hall on Saturday night, and an attractive programme was presented. The performance was opened by an overture, " Iri»h Diamonds," played in very good stylo by Miss G. Han-is. This was followed by "Love nnd War," a duet, sung by Messrs Bcrgin and Cad'/.ow. Mr Cadzow also sang "My Sweetheart whon a Boy" and "Tho McGregors' Gathering." Mr Bergin gave " Oh, Hear tho Wild Winds Blow " and " In Old Madrid." Miss E. Castle charmed her hearers wiUi "The Kerry Dance" and " Home Sweet Homo." Mr Morris was as funny as over in " There's Just as Good Fish in the Sea," nnd "Billy O'Rourke." The Rpv. Hal Wilson again spoko briefly on the curative properties of electricity. Lust evening tho company gave 11 sacred concert. The house was lilloil both upstairs and clown. " Tho Harmonious Blacksmith " was excellently played cm Uioharmnnium by Miss Harris. This lady aUo accompaniod tho lingers throughout tho ovonini; on UlO harmonium, aud shownd hnr&olf as clever an accompanist on that instrument as on tho piano. The programme was compiled with taste and discretion, and tho items weie all gems of their kind. Among them may bo mentioned "There is a Grpen Hill Far Away," tiy Miss Castles ; "Nazareth," by Mr Bergin ; " Angels Ever Bright and Fair." by Mr Cadzow ; and a very pretty negro hymn, " Steal Away to Jesus," by tho company, a follow to the musical melodies sung on other evenings. To-day Professor Mason comes 011 to Wanganui from Marlon, and he will speak at the entertainment to-night. To-morrow evening he promises io extract louth mi the *taga without pain and without uoll.