LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wanganui Chronicle, 4 March 1901, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

- John Filmer, aged 60 years, was found shot at Onehunga. The deceased had been ill, and it is supposed that he suicided.

A Sydney cable says that promises totalling £50,160, of which £34,000 have been paid in cash, have been received towards the Wesl yan Century Fund of £50,000.

The Pukelinj and Managonoho- school children, accompanied by a large number of their parents and friends., journeyed to Gustloclifi1 on Saturday. The outing . was greatly enjoyed.

The Collegiate .School anmul swimming sports will be held at the Schoo'.! Baths today. Entries for the "Old Boys'" race will be received up to 2 p.m.

The .■announcement is made in London that the Marquis of Headford marries Miss Boots, of the Gaiety Theatre.

All nominations for the Waverley Ath; letio Association meeting (IGth March; closo with the secretary (Mr J. W. Env merson) to-day.

Vice-Admiral C. A. G. Bridge, formerly Commander-in-Chief on the Australian station, liais been appointed to the command of the China station.

Jurors summoned to attend the sitting of the Supreme Court to-day are notified that their attendance will no be required.

All members who have not yet nominated for tha T.Y.M.I, sports are reminded that nominations close this evening at the Institute.

In recognition of the Brigade's efforts to savo their business premises yesterday afternoon, Messrs Neverman and Thorp have each donated one guinea to the funds of the Brigade. ;

. The usual! fortnightly meeting of the Harbour Board was held on Friday last, when tho new members took their seats., Only, routine business was transacted.'

Members of the Economic Building Society are.reminded that- to-night is the Society's regular pay night. Tliis will be the last opportunity to qualify for inclusion in tjhe next ballot, which will take place on Thursday, the 14th inst.

■ The harvest thanksgiving services held yesterday in tho Primitivo Methodist Church were well attended. The harvest social will be held this evening, at the close of which the produce will be disposed of.

Two commercial travellers had an experience the other day (says the Auckland Star). They were being rowed out to meet the Moura, and while waiting one of them went in for a swim. Just as he- got out of tho water a large shark attacked the boat, and was only beaten off with, difficulty. The (party attempted to lar.d.1 it with a harpoon, but wjithout success.

. The Ohura "left for Pipiriki and the upper roaches of the river on Friday, and, on returning on Saturday, met the Wairere with the members of the Medical Conference on board. After transferring the passenges the little boat was again headed up-stream, and steamed up to the upper reaches, returning last evening, thus having completed two up-river trips in three days.

In the Supreme Court, in Chambers, on Saturday, before Mr Justice; Edwards", Mr Barnicoat, for the trustees, moved to settle the decree- ro Georgetti's will. Mr Fitzherberfc appeared for the daughters, and Mr Treadwell for the widow. The matter was adjourned' for consideration.

On Friday evening Miss Hamilton, so well and favourably known as costumiere to Messrs Georg6 and: Kersley, was presented on the eve of her departure for Wellington, with a very handsome tourist's writing pad. Miss Hamilton left for Wellington on Saturday by the mid-day train, to take charge of Messrs Warnock and Adkin's rooms.

A special general meeting of the members of the Wanganui Guards is to be held at the Drill Hall on Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock. The business) is the election of a captain and a, lieutenant. The annual general meeting of the company is also called for tho same evening. Intending members are requested to attend at the Drill Hall at 7.30 this evening for the purpose of being sworn in.

The following U.B.C. crews, have, been drawn for trophies kindly presented by Mr eJnsen:—W. Webb (stroke) and D. Gunn (bow), C. Clark and R. Williams, H. Thurlow and J. Meuli, M. Ryan and F. Gallic, J. Williams and F. Bourne, Chas. Hyde and G. Ellison, R. McGregor and Swanger, A. Williams and J. Ka-v P. Houlden and M. Hogan, W. Sharpe and R. Smythei, E. Gordon and W. Jones. The first heat is to be rowed on Thursday evening.