LOCAL AND GENERAL. •

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 12122, 3 August 1895, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

■ « The Bey. 0. H. Garland will preach in Trinity Church to-morrow on '.'The Christian's Triumph Over Death," The Eev. A. 0. William 3 will preach in the Castlecliff Hall to-morrow eveniug, service beginning at 1 o'clock. The Eev. T. B. Manlean will preach in Christ Church at morning and evening services to-morrow. Mr 3. H.Keesing holds his nsual weekly .'ale at his mart to. day, commencing at 1,80 o'clock, In Sfc. Paul's to-morrow morning the Rev. Jamss Treadwell will give his second biographical address, Subject " Thomas h, Kempißaud tbelmitatio Chriati." A lad named Hugh Scally wa9 yeaterday arrested on a entree of having stolen come books from Messrs H. 1. Jones and Son's. He will be brought up at the Court this morning. The ordinary monthly meeting of the Wanganui Harbour -Board has been postponed until Thurfday next, on account of the absence in Wellington or the chairman (Mr Peat) and his Worship the Mayor (Mr P. ft. Jackson). At the Police Court yesterday morning, before Mr B, N. Lifflton, J.P-, the man Henry Egerton Whitmore was charged wiiih having committed certain unnatural offences. On the application of Ssr cant Cullen the accused was remanded until Tuesday next. The entertainment given, in the Castlecliff Sccial Hall lust evening by the Tivoli Speciality Company attracted a l»rge audience. A lengthy and Taried programme was provided and met with the full appreciation of those present. At the conclusion of the entertainment an enjoyable dance was held. Iflr Littleiohn announces that having secured the lease of the premises over the shop lately occupied by Mr Gatenby, extensive alterations will be commenced immediately bo as to be in readiueßß for the coming season. During the alterations all tlji3 season's goods will be farther reduced. The following players will represent Waipuna agiinst Waverley to day at 1.30 oa the " Kbc."— Nepia Tauri (captain), Rangi, H. Tauri, Tani, Naeroa Tauri, B. Tauri; Heka, Hurunui, Kirikau Hore,Tano,Ngahina, Te Matara, Binhangs, l'iiti. Emergencies— Bupena, Tihi, Pineaha, Te Pri. A Melbourne cable states that the Dnion Plour Milling Company of Hor. sham, has suspended. About 60 farms^ whose wheat was stored, are involved to the extent of £4600. The failure is sa id to be the result of over-selling an* h ayi D g to repurchase stocks in a rising m arkot. Another opportunity of hearing the talented Tivoli' Company in conjunction with Mr Mackenzie's concert company will be afforded those who have not yet been able to attend. To-night this atrong and popular combination appear in a new and varied programme. The prices are 6d to stalls and pit and Is to the circle. A large attendance is anticipated,

| Daring the last 12 rrontbs 1126 civil ' .servants were retrenched by the Victorian . Government, resulting in the Baying of over .£150,000 per annum in salaries The . i Colonial Treasurer announced the other 1 evening that he has no intention, and sees no necessity either for further borrowing or extra taxation. By reference to our amusement columns . it will be aeon that Mr Mackenzie's J seventh popular concert will be given in I Drill Hall next week. A number of well kuown artists have been engaged at considerable expense, and full particulars will appearin our advertising columns on > ( Monday. Mr Mackenzie has decided to 1 ! give a silver medal every week for competition, The first is for the best rendered ' negro song and dance. Entries must be ' Esnt to Mr Mackenzie before noon on E Wednesday next. Those passing up and down the Avenue ] can hardly fail to notice tbo display of ( blankets in Messrs E. M. White and Co.'s ( window. This firm bas,< -we understand, been fortunate inlaying hold of a ship, ■meiit of English blankets much under , the usual price, and are selling accord- , ingly, judging by their replace advertise- , meat. What with the rite in wool and the new Customa tariff, many articles of , drapery will show an advauce in pries shortly, and it therefore behoves ehrer.d ', housewives to seiza euch opportunities as , are now offered. For the 80th instant the peop'e of Fatea are promised a musical treat of no mean order. The Harmonic Hall has . been engaged for that date by Mrs Webster, a, member of the Royal Academy of Music, London, whose sterling ability as a teacher of music has been rewarded by the hearty support of the community with whom, some two years ago, she cast in her lot. In addition to several of the advanced pupils who make their debut on this occasion, Mrs Webster will have the support of quite a number of her musical friends. Miss Mo Alpine, who has recently arrived from the north, and who is the posset «ar of,a powerful and highly cultured soprano voice, Mies Mackenzie, the popular vocal st, of Wanganui, Mr and Mrs Newcombe, of Waverley, Mr Arthur Bennett, of Palmerscon, the Messrs Mcalpine and other first-class singers will contribute items and assist the Pate* Glee Clnb in their selections. In addition to high class instrumental and vocal music, the programme will include several ptpular and humorous items, recitations, etc. Particulars of the programme will appear in a future issne.