The Wanganui Chronicle AND PATEA-RANGITIKEI ADVERTISER. "NULLA DIES SINE LINEA." MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1894.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 12120, 15 October 1894, Page 2

The Wanganui Chronicle AND PATEA-RANGITIKEI ADVERTISER. "NULLA DIES SINE LINEA." MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1894.

Messrs Murray and Casey's replace advertisement appears in this issue. Two big circuses aro about to visit Wellington— Fitzgerald's; which is now showing in Auckland, and Abeill and Klaer's, now in Sydney, and for which Mr J, J. Cameron is general manager.— POBt. It is proposed to hold a toa meeting at an early date for the purpose of augmenting the Garrison Band's instrument fund. We understand that his Worship the Mayor (Mr F. R Jackson) will be happy to meet, at the Borouph Council Chambers tomorrow afternoon, all ladies willing to assist. The following acceptances are duo this evening iD connection with the W.J.C. Spring Meeting:— FirstHandicap Hurdles, 2 soys; Spring Handicap, 1 soy; Elying Handicap, 1 soy ; Wanganui Darby, 4 soys ; First Handicap Hack Hurdles, 10s ; First Handicap Hack Flat, 10s; Hunters' Hurdles, 10s, Tbe Museum will be opened to the public for the first time on Wednesday afternoon next, from 2 to 4 o'clock. In view of the race holidays, it will also be open on Thursday and Friday afternoons at tbe. Bame hours. The charge for admission will be Is, with half price for children. . At Bt. Paul's Church last evening, to a large congregation, the Rev. H. B. Burnett delivered an eloquent address, specially addressed to young men. Fe impressed upon them the necessity of having an object in life. Failure might bo frequent, and often disheartening, but perseverance should mark their every effort, and with that, supported by integrity, they would not be far in tbe rear when their course had been run. The reverend gentleman warned thejoung peoplo against the pernicious spiiit of gambling, which, he said, was one of the greatest moral curses iv tbe colony. The Women's Political League had a most successful meetißg_ on Thursday evening last, the room being crowded to the doorß. An animated debate took place on "Is it desirable that women enter Parliament?" The following ladies took part i— Affirmative: Mrs Bullock, Mrs Williamson, Mrs Nowcombe, and Mi6S "Dunleavy. Negative i Miss. Sreadman, Mrs Carson, Miss Field, Mrs Watt, and Mrs Townsend. A hearty laugh was caused by ono of the speakers in the negative, who declared she thought it very easy to find arguments on her side until she began to think, when she found very few. The social tea meeting held at the Aramoho Wesleyan Church on Friday last in aid of the General Trust Fund was most enjoyable. After the tables had been cleared, tho following ladies and gentlemen contributed some interesting items:— Pianoforte solol'Mi-Lomax; two recitations, Miss Sherwood; son?, 'Miss Ellis ; recitation, Rev. C. H. Garland ; song, Mrs J. Russell j address, Mr G. Spurdle; song, Mr G. Spurdle; song," Mr Montgomerie ; address, Rev. C. H. Garland, A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to' all tho(.e who wero responsible for the success of the evening. The reason why Mrs Besant does noi gratify an audience of Napieritss iB because MrSmythe, who is "running" her, cannot get any speculator in Napier to agreo to his terms for a guarantee. They are, 65 per cent, of the total takings, with a minimum of i! 25 down, the speculator to pay a H printing, advertising, theatre, and o|*hor .charges out ot the remaining 65 per cent. As .on formor occasions speculators have been branded as extortioners for trying to get their own monoy back, and as nobody in Napier can now be induced to discern tho chance of a farthing profit in the acceptance cf Mr Smythe's terms, Mrs Besant will nofbe heard hero.— H.B. Herald. There will no doubt be a L.rge attendance at St. Paul's Hall to-morrow evening, on tho occafion of tho concert to be ! ' given in aid of the family of the late Rev. E. Neilson. As will be seen by the printed programme, which apnears in another column, the entertainment to be provided is an excellent one. In addition io i,tef»a hy some of our most prominent amateurs, i } t will be noticed tbat Miss Neilson is to contribute two vocal number?, with harp accompaniment, and a harp sole. Miss Ne|lß»n «SS already proved to Wanganui conceit pMtGRss tftftt B ho is an harpist of great ability, and her items are bound to moot with warm appreciation. Popular prices-front seats la Gd and back floats Is- are to be charged, so that with a good concert, oa«y admission, and a cksuiving causo, thoro should bo no lack ol patroaago.

Mrs Clarke, the wife of a Church of I England missionary resident in India, is at present on a visit to Wanganui, and will to-night deliver an address on missionary work at Mrs Basil Taylor's, Campboll-3treet, The friends who usually attend Mrs Taylor's Monday ovening meetings and others interested are invited. The Pollard Lilliputian Opera Company concluded a very successful season at the Oddfellowß' Hall on Saturday last, giving two performances of the gorgeous burlesque " Ali Baba, and the Forty Thieves." Thero was a large attendance in the afternoon, and in the evening the house was crowded. The company left for Wellington yesterday morning, where they commence their season to-night. The New Zealand Clothing Factory, as a depot for first-class wearing apparel of every description, has an enviable reputation throughout the colony, and has long been looked upon as one of the leading houses. Quality more than quantity, yet quantity sufficient, appears to be the guiding rule of the firm, and in all its various branches the same careful attention to the requirements of season and circumstance is evident. That the Wanganui branch, under Mr Blennerha6sett's supervision, is no exception, will be admitted by all who visit the establishment. The work of unpacking theßpring and Bummer goods has just been concluded, and as a result, one of the best and largest consignments yet offered to! Wanganui patrons is on view. The hats, ties, and cricket and tennis shirts are exceptionally good, while the general i clothing is quite up to the firm's standard of excellence. Mr Blennerhassett informs us that the boot and shoe department, recently opened, has proved thoroughly successful. It may not be generally known that the Factory holds the agency of the Bismarck sewing machines, a number of which may be seen at the Avenue establishment.