LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XLVII, Issue 12283, 17 September 1904, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A gold pin, lost on Thursday night, is advertised for. Dr. Van Syke, specialist in eye, ear. nose, and throat may be .consulted at Ohavannes' Hotel on September 21 . The Clifton County Council are inviting until the 30th instant, tenders for the erection of the <MJhni bridge. . A gymnasium display and sals of Japanese goods will be neld at the Girls' College on Thursday, 22nd instant. Admissson will be one shilling. Lettei*s aro lying at this office addressed to "Vicarage," "R.5.C.," "R.S.a./' "Kine," "E.M.," and "Housekeeper or

Help."

The subject matter of an address to bo delivered in the Druids' Hall, Bell street, to-morrow evening at 7 o'clock, in "Have I an- Immortal Soul." Seats free; no collection. ■ Tenders close with ihe # Stratford County Council on the 21st iiistaht for metaJling vai-ioiis roads. Full particul•lars will bo found' in our advertisimg columns. '.''"','

Messrs. Mortensen/ the well known watchmakers and jewellens, notify the " public of Taihajps a.nd Pa-lmei-stpn North. that they have opened their mew premises, and" ha-ve a .very^ large stock of the beat thab^san bo piv>cuj'ed in the way of clcclvJ, matches, jewellery, etc. The gold medal presented by the Tambowio Whisky Company (through Messrs Hatnck and Co.) ior the champion shot of ilia Wanganui Gun Club ivas fired for on Thursday afternoon. A good crowd of spectators were present, and wine excellent, shoot «ig was , The -tt inner turned out to bo Mr. C. Tucker, who snoe&edcd in' killing all liis birds. A great' ovation w^s accoidod the winner.

Mi\ D. Eitclien,-.-of jF«ikli!ng,>liasE.pa.t- ;--o ented iin up-to-date.bridle. <. combination on ■■ which is said to 'bo far superior to.the original chiii-strap arrangement. The new invention prevents the fliorse pulling off the winkers under any strain, and for this reason it will nY doubt be of value in preventing accidents. It is also a sure protection against the ■troublesome bot fly. The- combination does not entail extra cost in the.manufacture of new sets of harness. ''.'... The gaslight display of spring and summer goods at Mrs. Roberts' last night was greatly admired by all, especially the beautiful washing fabrics in muslins, delaines, drrlLs, prints, sateens, and grass ;Lawns. The very low .prices at which the articles were marked, caused considerable comment. The millinery department was considred one of the prettiest. It contained many beatifally trimmed- hats,, in all the latest styles. Many were the compliments paid to the splendid assortment of* laces and inser-. tions, and the .game may be said of the large and choice asortmen^ of bllack dress goods. ■ Tihe' littlo folk were well thought for in pelisses, coats,- tunics, dresses, and p.ina'foi*es. All those in want of such articles would do .well to pay a visit to Mrs. Roberts' Ladies Emporium. ■

All members of the Rover Football Club are requested to I>j tm. the' Rec. at 2.30 this afternoon for tho purpose of playing the Cadets (not on the College grounds a-'j previously stated). y^ A genera 1! meeting of the -Wanganui ''^Print'er.s', Bookbinders', and Stationers: Association is called for this (Sat urday) ev-eaiing. The business is to mako , the nececsary arrangements for hold ng a picnic shortly.

At 9 o'clock yesterday morning the temperature readings ab tlie^follbwmg places were: —Auckland 58/ Napier 53, NeAV Plymouth 48, Wanganui 51, Wellington ' 56, Nelson 57, Westport 54, Gr-eym-outh 52, Christchurch 52, Dunedin *49. and Invercargil'j 47.

An Oamaru wiro saya that the Governnxint are inquiring with a view to taking steps to acqxiire R. Campbell and Son's Station Peak property at Hakataramca, under tho Land for Set-tlement Aefc. The property at preyent is advert\sed for auction. ■

Ar. V; result of' te ;t matches held at Eltham on Thursday by the New Zea : land Axemen's Association, 0. W. Casey and C. Hutton wero selected to represent the co'.ioxiy at the "World's Chamv pjorusliip Meeting in .-"Tasmania-on November" 30. They leave to-day,via .Wellington and the Bluff.

A meeting of delegates held at Eltham on Thursday decided to form a No-, lioen : i3 Council for the Patea Electorate, and to organise sub-bi-ancnes for J&brery polling district-. A ■resolution was ' carried and teilegraphed to the Premier, protesting against clauses 9, 10, 25, and 26 of the Licensing Bill. At. -ho Polce Court yestci-day morning, before Mr. R. L. Stanford, S.M., ii "nun named Stewart was fined £1, with costj 95., for using indecant language in a railway carriage (for whom Mr.- Cohen appeared). He was. also "fined £1 and costs 7s. fcr behavicg in an cffen!>:v.3 manner in a railway .carriago en the 19th August., - . . / -,-.. :t . Adjourned application j for renewals fo-"-two hotels at Shannon wore considered by tho Manaw&tn Liccnsirg CcinV •mitteo on Thursday. Alterations and additons to these houses were ordered to 'be carried out over twelve months t ago. The police reported that the coonv '' mitteie's requirements had not been car-, •ried out, and tlie comin'itteo.instiructed the licensee i to have-the work completed; in threa months, otherwise they would seriously consider the refusal of the licenses altogether. ;

We learn that the name of the Maori who was admitted to the Hospital on Monday last suffering from concussion of the brain ds Pehetii Parae. The accident occurred on Saturday, and the injured man was at once brought in to a. private hospital. He was Amoved,to the public hospital On Monday, being then, still in an unconscious condition. An operation was successfully performed by Dr. Reid, and .the patient shortly afterwards recovered.'Consciousness and •lias continued to improve. , . The following is interesting to fishermen:—The new regulations under th© Sea> Fisheries Acts, now in force, provides that all boats engaged in taking fish or oysters for sals are required to Jig.registered and licensed at the Custom "^Bouse. Thiia applies to'all boats, irrespective of their size or whether they are decked or open boats. Copies of the regulations can be obtained from .the Collector of Customs. Ev-ary person who commits a. breach of the regulation^ is ; liable to a penalty not exceeding twenty pounds. : '."/'.' r': ■

The local Druids held their annual social and dance last evening. There were about 100 couples t>resent, and a very enjoyaible time; was spent. This committee, which consisted of Messrs. W. Armstrong (secretary), Allan Laird, W. Rathbone, and G. Lawson,. is to be congratulated on the excellent arrangements made for the comfort of the gathering. A capital supper was provided by Mr. T. Hodson. The music for the dances was played by Mrs Lockett. During the evening a number, of items were rendered and much enjoyed. The Hawke's Bay Agricultural and Pastoral Society are this season the first in the field with the schedule of their Spring Show, and, •judging by the excellence of the programme submitted, they appear to be determined to be we ril to "the front in importaince also. The prize money offered amounts_ to no less than £1389, which is about £50 in advance of last year's total, , and makes the prize list one of the largest, if not tihe largest, in the colony for a two days' show. The committee are sparing no endeavour to cater both foi* exhibitors and the public. I'hey have improved the sehadulte considerably as with that of last, year, arid ■* the result should be a largely increased entry .list-, and a greater interest in the show. In several sections of the show,

addltonal classes have been provided, while in otbars there has been a rearrangement wlrch will doubtless meet with general approval.

A private letter received in town from Mr. W. Stackwood, well known in Wanganui, but; a.t pi^ent at,lJtrecht,- South" Africa, confirms Mie' reports'%as.: to[ the unaatisfactoiry state of affafrs"prevairiri'g" •in that country at the present)'" time.' "I don't think I ever saw things so bad as they are now—-banki'iiptjeverywliere,'' • he writes, "and:l>sarr.; just-.hanging • on until things look up." Sti'il, # bad as. things are at t3ie present time, the Wanganuite is living in hcpes. He says thei-e i<y going to be a splendid block of land opened soon; some of the best, ready to plough; 99 years' lease at 2s. doAvn and 4d. per acre; 200 to 2000 acreis. Tliis land", he says, is in Zululland, with the railway running right tlirough, and there :S land suitable for growing almosb anything; but a good deal of it is sugarcane land, and that is what is going at 2s. per acre. "This country," Mr. Stackwodd concludes, "is not always going to be bad, and as soon as the mines get going again tilings will be alright." , .

McCormick Hay Rakes are simple in design, strong in construction, and practical in the field.