LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XLIX, Issue 12547, 10 July 1905, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

SLUMP IN JACKETS

At Henley Regatta the Grand Challenge Cup was won by the Leander clab, wihach beat the Grand Belgium RowingClub in the final. F. S. Kelly< of Syd? ney, won the Diamond Sculis. The conjumobion of the planets Jupiter and Venus has been witnessed at Bal~ larat. It as stated in some quarters that the conjunction has not occurneJ. since the birth of Christ. It is supp©sed these planets in don junction made the wonderful "Star of Bethlehem." Wo learn: from ia local resident that land in the Rapanui district has been' changing hands at high figures. One farm, wo learn, has lately been cold »tr> the patisftjjjtory price of £35 per acre. When land in this district was first! thrown open for sale, the price ranged' about £20; an acre. The proprietors of Sharland's BakingPowder a^ advertising in this issue for the name/^bf the sender of ten coupons entitling the owner to a copy of the "!Presid©riSal Cookery Book." They will be glad td send the volume if they cam discover wihom the coupon came from^ Will rtihe person communicate with. Sharlandiand Co., Ltd., Wellington, to' savd disappointment.

David Botttrill Gardner, who was,employed from 1878 until 1889 as an acoountant in Australia, was examined in the London Bankruptcy Court (regarding' his liabilities, of which half <a million was for bonuses and interest. Ho stated "that he had borrowed at a high rate, ■hoping to make money by speculation, but did no businiess. H© received fiSS.OOO 1 from investing clients, a/nd .repaid £22,----359 in the shape of bonuses. The examination was adjourned.

We remind poultry fanciers that entries for Ithe Hawera Show close on Wednesday (July 12th), and strongly advise exhibitors to send along the entries at once to avoid delay and relievethe pressure of work on the ©xecutivejab the last moment. Entries are comingin fast, and interesting competition mall classes is assured. Good entries inpigeons amd Persian cats have also been received, and these will provide a very ■attractive display.

A little comedy was enacted in Court' at Chxistdhuirch. on Tuesday. A grey, haired dame tripped forward, bent onobtaining <a judicial severance of thetiesthat united her to her whit^bearded olcT spouse, who lingered hesitatingly in thebackground. Thte lady occupied considerable time in painting (her husband in the blackest colours, and enlarged on his vices with great volubility. Whenshe ceased at last from lack of breath, the Magistrate turned wearily to the husband'for his side of the domestic picture. But the lady interrupted, aim: "Oh, I cameheone with the intention of withdrawing the application," she remarked comically, "I'm going to give him another chancel" "That's^ .right.. it's always best to give ttlhem a chance, thte Magistrate (remairked ch<^erfuilly, "both of you go away now and be as happy as a honeymoon couple."

Great opportunity for thrifty women. Special clearing sale of fashionable goods at the Economic. Having made several heavy purchases, at paralysing prices, Messrs. George and Kersley are now offering, some of the most desperate bargains in Jackets, Costumes, Skirts, and Blouses ever attempted in Wanganui. The goods are new, in perfect condition, ana the styles most fashionable." The following are among the numerous bargains now being offered:— Ladies' Tweed Coats, Sac shapes, newest designs, Scotch and heather mixtures, all this season's goods, worth 20s. to 40s. each, now 6s. lid., Bs. lid., and 10s. 6d. , Ladies' Mole Plush Coats, thee-quar-ter length, Sac shapes, open revers, trimmed Passementerie, worth 3 to 4 guineas each, now 19s. 6d. each. Smart Tweed Costumes, in Sac shapes, and Russian Blouse, in light grey, dark greys, and heather mixture, trimmed galon to match. 9-gored Skirt, tailor-made, ess than half price. Worth 405., 505., and 60s. Now 15s. lid., 21s. and 295. 6d. Plain Cloth Costumes, in Newmarket, Russian Blouse, and Sac shapes, English tailor made, worth 395. 6d., 455., and 655., now 215., 295. 6d., and 355. 6d. Tweed Costume Skirts, newest shapes and materials. Worth 14s. 6d., now 7s. lid. each. About 150 FlanneT'and Flannelette Blouses. Just half'the'"usual* prices, ss. lid., 7s. lid., 9s. lid., now 2s. lid., 3s. lid., and 4s. lid. Jacket Buyers are advised to risit the Economic Bhowrb&m!t&>ihiy, and to remetnbeT "thst for diigh-clfcss goods at genuine bargain prices there's no place lik« th« ]Soonom*o.

In all probability Mr. E. D. Haygarth will produce "The Private Secretary" at the Opera House on Friday evening next. The Swimming Championship of the Mersey, over a course of about a mile in lengtth, was won by Keran, (the Australian swimmer), who led throughout, finally winning by 300 yards.

We have to acknowledge receipt of a copy of the first number of a new monthly, entitled "The Liberal Herald." The new periodical is the official organ of the Liberal party. It contains over forty pages, quarto size, and is certainly a very creditable production.

Four leading auctioneering firms in, Wellington have combined to erect a huge fruit, produce, and grain mart, on the reclaimed land ait the Te Aro end of the town. The oontraot has been let for £14,500. The mart will be up-to-date and complete, and will be equipped with electric hoists."

The Chief Justice (Sir Robert Stout) sitting at Wellington in the criminal jurisdiction of the Supreme Court at 10 a.m. to-day, will pass sentence upon two prisoners who have pleaded guilty to the offences charged against them. They are Thomas Milne, who admitted that hie had committed forgery at Wamganui, and Hugh George McLisky, who confess, ed to several cases of theft in this city.

A very enjoyable time may be anticipated on Thursday evening, when a o»n_ t>ert will be held in St. Paiil's Hall, under the direction of M<r. Arthur Towsey. The programme will consist of pianoforte solos and duets, violin solos, songs, readings and recitations. Some of our best known local artists are taking part, and they have chosen choice items for contribution. As tickets are being sold at ©no shilling each, a crowded house is certain.

The Anglican Synod for the diocese of Wellington, meets at Wellington today, the opening address by Bishop Wallis' being fixed for 8.30 p.m. Amongst motions on the order paper are the following:— "That remembering that all teaching a,bout Christ is prohibited m our t'ohools during school hours, it is ■necessary that church, teachers shouid impress on their (hearers the material benefits the human race has received through Pirotestant Christians since the Reformation, and that the President be requested to nominate'a committee to assist him in laying down lines on which ench teaching should be given.

Says the Wakiarana Daily Times:— The new Gambling Bill introduced by tihe Minister for Justice is purely Pecksniffian. "We will say, if you -please, added Mr Pecksniff, with great tenderness of manaier, "that it arises from a cold in the (head, or is attributable to snuff, or smelling salts, or ©roans, or anything but the real cause. _ .The Minfeter of Justice, following this lead-im his-remarks on gambling, apparently says (we await "Hansard" for the exact words): "We will say it arises from pak-a-poo, or fan-tarn, or othea- Chinese games-^inybhiiig but-the real cause. And the festive spielers throughout the land are on a seventh heaven of delight, and regard.the Minister for Justice as their salvation. •