Local and General

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XXXXVII, Issue 12020, 26 August 1903, Page 4

Local and General

A London, cable states that Lady Galiowav was buried on the day Lord Salisbury died. The monthly meeting of the Primitive Methodist Band of Hope avill be held tomorroAV night at 7.15.

Afc last night's meetinig of tlie -Borough Council, the Mayor incidentally mentioned that, he would not occupy the chair next year, a« it aa-us lib intention to visit the Old Country.

Honorary members of ths Orchestral Club are asked to notel that the concert- is to be held in Thursday, the 27th. % By a typographical error, the ticket reads "Thursday, 28th."

The Christ, Church Club Parliamentary Union hold their fortnightly meeting this (Wednesday) evening at 8 o'clock, when the Bill for the installation of the Electric Light in Wanganui Avill be introduced. All members should make an effort, to attend. being-om the close «f the session.

The Collector of Customs at Blenheim has received a. telegram from Waitaria Bay stating that an oil launch, painted white, was seem crossing Akalcra, Bay in a south-east gale, making- very bad weather. She was struck by a heavy squall, and suddenly disappeared. It is supposed she belongs to Mr Turnier, of Admiralty Bay. The. Feikling Borough Council has accepted a tender of £1185 for the erection of publio abattoirs and £435 for a manager's residence. An excellent >ite. siv the N.Z. times, has been procured for the buildings on the outskirts of the town adjoining the Oroua River. Travelling makes men modest. Asked as to what w_as the outstanding impression gained during his travels, Mr Wilford, lately returned from England, mid: — "Well, if you asked me what it taugh;. me, it was a sense of "proportion. I feel .swe that cveiy New Zea!auder should take a trip1 to England, if only toi realise hw.v small Kew Zealand is."

We wilt again remind our readers of the Druids' social and dance to be held at the Assembly Rooms on Friday evening. The programme promises to be one of the bast, including the best artists procurable. The committee wish to .state that only a limited liiumber of tickets have been issued, so as to provide ample room for dancin? All who have not procured tickets may do so from any member of the committee. The music and refreshments Avill be the best in town.

The new Post Office at Carterton was opened by Sir Joseph Ward on. Monday. It cost £2982. In the evening the Premier and Sir Joseph Ward Avere the guesis of the people at a conversazione. Mr Setldon spoke ati some length, devoting a <croo.'' deal of time to a criticism of the action' of the Opposition, whom he accused of .sniping tactics, and being dragged about rirst by one number and them another who wanted to have a shot at tha Government. He thought it was time some one npoke out plainly, for the Opposition was burking the business of the country. Tt had boon said that there was :w> well-deiiiiecl line between the parties, but give an increase in the absentee and graduated land taxes and they would soon find a dividing line.

Speaking at Carteirton vn) Monday, the Premier said he proposed to bring in legislation to make high schools! fall intojine with the desires of the Government. Some of them refused to accept the Government s scliemo to admit pupils on a £6 capitation. Amends, too, must be made in tho'ie districts which, like Wellington, had shown, no foresight in providing for higher education, and had no funds now. He was inclined to increase the -roused 24 scholarships to 26, two for each district. Besides the £30 for the scholarship., there should he £20 in addition to maintain the youth* away from home. They would be distributed among urban, suburban, and rural districts, because .in the past only urban children had benefited. By the scheme he had outlined he expected to bring the briglrfest brains to the front.

A football team if Waugamii Collegiate School Old Boys leaves by the mail train to-day to play the annual match against' Wellington College Old Boys.

A general meetinK of the Wanganui South African Volunteers' Association will be held in the Drill Hall this evening at 7.30.

The Wanganui , portiion of the 'Fiisoo mail Miill arrive by the 1 o'clock train toda.y. A delivfu'y o f letters will be made during the afternoon).

Last night's "Standard;"' notifies that Dr. lleiid Mackay. late surgeon to Sir T. Lipton, will lecture on Uhe America Cup race in tba Theatre- Royal, Palmerston North, on Monday evening next.

The Wanganui Collegiate School football team leave to-day for Christehureh, where the College Tournament takes place. On Saturday Wanganui meet Christ College, and on Monday play We'.lin'gton College. We wish our local collegians success in their matches!.

Members of the Advance Wanganui Lodge. 1.0. G.T., are reminded that tonight is a "pound social" night, Avlien the Sons and Daughters of Temperance and friends are expected to be present. The social starts at 7.45 shai vp.

At the Palmerston North Police Court on Monday, Sidney Birchley was cliarged Avith causing actual bodily liarm to Eliza.befch Baker ati Wanganui by riding over her on horseback while she was cycling. Sergeant Stagpoole aipplied for a remand to Wanganui. which was granted.

At lift Mtigistrate'a Court on Monday, before Mr. C. C. Kettle, S.M., judgment was given by default in tbe two following ca.s'es: —E. E. Gilbert v. A. J. Hai?.tie, of Manaia. claim £33 10s. 9d., costs £1 3s. ; and W. Aitken, .jur**, v. Teka Matanginui, claim £2 65., with costis l?ts., solicitor's fee 55., and translation 2s. 6d.

On Monday evening the usual meeting of the Sunbeam Temple was held in the Methodist vestry., a fair number being present. Arrangements were made re an essay competition. It was also announced that the Advance Wanganiui Lodge would visit and entertain! on Monday. September 7. During the evening a number of members contributed to the harmony, after which the meeting was closed with hym>p and prayer. v'

Mr O. H. Burnett, oni behalf of the Wanganui branch <,$ the New Zealand Farmers' Union, has sent, the following telegram to the Premier and Messrs Willis and Remington, M's.H.R. —"On behalf of two hunched members Wanganui branch N.Z. Farmers' Union!, I respectfully urge that youi give Mr Kirkbride evei""- facility to pass hig Mutual Fire Insurance Bill into

The appointment of t«he following officers for lihe First Wanganui Public School CadJi:. Batitiiliou :» gazetted:—Johu E. Veruou, l'ec-tor of tine Coltega stiiest (Palmei'ston North) District High School, to command, tlno battalion ;' William H. McLean (commanding- the Feilding Distinct ]ligh Suli'ool C-idete!) to be adjutant; and Charles W. Liggins (of Jackeytown School) to be quartermaster. A Maori named Uorao Ngarangi. alias 'Jumbo,' ay as arrested afci Nukumaru on Monday on a charge of causing grievous bodily ba.nm to another native named Poka 0:1 Saturday might*. From information; received by the polices, a constable was sent to the- pa. and he found the woimdmd mam lying on some rasfs1 in a Avliare in a seml-conj-oious csondiivnn. Hi-? left e.yiel \nm cosed ii]).. being very much swollen, and', discoloured', with- a deep cut above and anovliev below the eyei. There was also a cut on the cheek, one on the head, and ano.l her on the foreheid, the result of these cuts bie'ng that the native had Wed a good cenl. It. appears that a quarrel took place in P oka's wh'are, and it is alleged th-it "Jumbo" bit Poka over thei head! with a bottte. Ntfaranigi was broughti before the Court at Wa-verley. and remanded to Wangntui. A largo and appreciative audience as.'emhled at 'olile Uhrfeti Church Hall last evening. Theie can be no two opinions about the progiamme or lihe rendering of any one hem upon it. Starting at 8 o'clock punctually, advertised- (this ;& itself rUihe;' <i novelty), t.he entertainment wend w'th a swing throughout. It. Avould b|a a difficult task to comment separately on the rumercwH item? on t;he programme, of wliiich the audienae displayed their appree.'riti'on by ius:s;ing on ©ncorcs being given. Wo regret to comment up»n the absenice of .s-Everal of tbe members of the Christ Cliurch fileo Pai'ty, irJio were responsible for the u'e^-s being omitltied. It mwt indeed be very disappointing and disheartening to the conductor and other membero. We are pleased to learn that the concert proved a financial .sucoeiss.

The information that Lieut. -Colonel Sommerville. of Waniganui, is to be the boss of Governor' Ranfurly's Veterans' Home will be received with satisfaction. Sommerville is nob a British Army veteran; he is a colonial of the best typf. For many1, years he was a farmer at Wanganui, but the volunteering and shooting' poison was in his Vood, just as the political poison is in other men's, and. he has devoted a large share of hia time to these. To him1 M.L. is indebted for keeping up, organising, and managing its yearly rifle competitions, and they have been managed, in a style that our' Defence Department would find it difficult to improve on. He ha>3 seen active service against the Maoris', went to Africa with one of the contingents, site a horse perfectly, is smart and keen as a needle, and "will make ani ideal manager for the Home for Old Soldiers. What is more, being himself a farmer, he will make as useful as is possible the men under him, as well as the land on which the Home is situated.—Christchurch "Spectator."

The Wanganui Girls' College broke up on Saturday last, and to-day the pupils oi" the Waiyar/ui Collegiate Sth-ol di: perse for thrco weeks' holidays.

Detective Bishop is at present in Palmers'.ton North, invesjfr&atinjf matters in connection with tlis recent- burglaries that liave occurred in that place.

At last night's meeting of the Borough Council. Cr. Bridge drew attention to tlie fact that ucdei' the Municipal Corporation:; Act all buildings used as churches were supposed to be licensed. It was pointed out that the provision for licensing had been made with a view to ensuring proper precautions being taken in the matter of fire e'capes, etc. It was decided to leave it to the press to draw the attention of the local church authorities to the matter.

Wo have this morning to record with, regrab the unexpected death of Mr. James J. Murphy, which occurred yesterday morning. The deceased, who was at work up to about a week ago war! employed at. the railway workshops, and was d'eseiWediy popular amonsr h:« fellow employees. He had to undergo an operation on Thuisua.y la*. A widow and ten children are left to mourn tiher loss, and for them the .sinceresb sympathy will be felt throughout tho community.

Cr. Johns drew the attention of the Bcsrough Council last evening to the temporary closing of the Town Bridge for repairs. He asked if it could not be arranged to open the bridge for a longer time each day. Mr Smithies explained that the longer the bridge was closed each day the sooner the work would be completed. He recognised that considerable inconvenience would be occasioned, but it was impo $ib!e to carry out the repairs without a, certain amount of inconvenience to the public.

NeAvs to hand states that the Noav Zealand Band owing to arri,v ng ait. an inopportuno season and having to pay heavy fees to assist/ing vocalists, could nob make things pay. They had a 1 so to compete agaii^t .several otiher bands like Sousa's and Garrison Bands, tihat were taking engagemeate and touring. From May 13 to June 27 they gave 74 performances1, tAvo a dayi, and traversed 2712 miles of railway. Their succeiss from a musfcal standpoint has been extremely! satwl'actory.—Exchange.

The seating aacommodation. of St. Mary's Hall was tiaxed tia its utmost on Mondliy evening, when the Veryi Rev. Dean Grogani w««, on the 25th amnivGrsary of his priestlrood, preseiited Avith a purse of sovereigns and an address. The presentation Avas mado by Mr. T. LloAidi. During the evening refreshmeiitis Avere handed round and .thoroughly enjoyed, while the following ladies and gentlemen rendered various iitems —Miss Dempsev, Mrs. Parker, Miss D:ckeivson, Mi>s. Ahem. Mfc Nortihcote, Miss Kiely. Mi-. W. Armstironff, Mr. Wadman. Mr. McCulloch. Mr. H. Sheeran. and St. Mary's choir.

What lookg like another case of "knocking down" a cheque was ventilated at the Police Court yesterday.. A first offender for drunkenness, who was fined 5s with 2s cab hire, stated that he had £7 or £8 in his pocket on Saturday when he arrived at. Upokongaro, but only had 5s or 6s left on Monday, when he reached Wanganui. He promised to go straight back to where he waa working (some 27 miles away) if ha were not imprisoned, and would send the money immediately. Mr C. C. Kettle, S.M., said he had no wish to send the man to gaol, and would trust him to forward the money as soon as he could.. In answer to a question!, the man said he would have to walk back to where he came from, but that "that Avas nothing," and he would start at once.

A sjpleivdidly-dolivered address by Mr A. F. Loveday on the subject of "Coloured Labour in British Possessions and America" Avas the subject for debate at the B.Y.M. room/ last- evening. Mr Loveday dealt at some length on the question, and strongly upheld the coloured man's right to equal pay with white men providing he can do his work equally well. Considerable discussion followed, ever* member present speaking on the subject, and sovr. very interesting speeches were made, especially tihose by Mr H. Purser and the chairman. This shows the advantage of attending these societies' meetings. Members are requested to hold themselves in readiness for the "President's Evening" on September 8, when an "at home" will be held in Ilie schoolroom.