LOCAL AMD GENERAL.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XLIX, Issue 12656, 18 November 1905, Page 4

LOCAL AMD GENERAL.

At the New Zealand Cup meeting, Mi1. G. G. Stead's winnings ran into the large total of £3930. According to the official figures, there wero 17,983 people- at the Show on Thursday. ' Tho late A. A. Fantham's homestead Gillies, Fantham, and Nalder on the 29th instant. Tho Premier telegraphed to Mr- A; D. Willis, M.H.R., yesterday, that he would be in Wanganui on Thursday next, and will address a public meeting in tfaxj Opera House the same evening. Among the dogs shown at the Wanganui Show was a fine Austrian wolfhound, owned by Mr. Woodley Prouse. Tho animal, which is just six months old, promises to be of great size. The breed is very rare in New Zealand, the only others in the colony being the parents of the litter of which Mr. Prouse's animal is one. A fire at Kaponga at 4 o'clock yesterday morning destroyed the offices of the Kaponga "Mail" newspaper and Wako and Glaister, solicitors. The buildings on either side were also considerably damaged, but the township was saved by pulling down an adjoining building. The insurances are not yet available. An enthusiastic representative, meeting held at Ross on Thursday night, tho Mayor in the chair, decided to wire the Premier, urging him to establish a State gold mine on Ross flat, which is owned by the Government, and is lying idle for the exploitation of capitalists. Tho meeting considered that the Government should develop this rich fiat by putting up pumping and hauling plant. A Sydney cable says that at the session of tho Federal Council of the Protestant Alliance of Friendly Societies, Bro.r Salmon presented' a report of his to o.endeavour : tobirfduce the New Zealand brethren to .adopt the Federal codo; of rules;• 'Has failure to do sohe attributed=;to "the ■•■ fear/of the New Zealanders of anything in the shapo of Federation. If there had been no Commonwealth, $he .rules, would have been, almost ok a, per^aihfcyj adopted by tho New Zealand brethren. At tho Supreme Court at Blenheim Joseph H. Byrne, a young man, was found guilty of assaulting Patrick O'Driscoll, at Blenheim, on the night of September 4th, and was sentenced to five years' imprisonment, Mr. Justico Cooper saying that the assault wan of an exceptionally brutal nature, and accused was fortunato in not having to answer to a more serious charge. Byrno hit O'Driscoll over the head several times with a stone slung in a handkerchief while the latter was in r. drunken condition, and O'Driscoll's injuries kept him in the hospital for several weeks. A caso arising out of the Otago Kilwinning Lodge of Freemasons, or rather tho majority of the Lodge joining the New Zealand Grand Lodge, was called on at the Supreme Court at Dunedin on Wednesday, when an application was m.ido for a judgment declaring the charter books of accounts, the minute book, and tho moneys of the Lodge to belong to tho Lodge when under the Scottish constitution, and not to'the Lodge created under the new. charter.. For tho New Zealand Grand Lodge it was stated that negotiations for the •settlement of tho dispute had been going en until the previous day, and even yet wero not finally broken off. Mr. Justice Williams thought it eminently desirable that there should be a settlement, and the case was allowed to stand over. It is not only the labour-saving qualities that the farmers like h> the Benicia Disc Plough, but it is the vray it does the work. Agents, Williams and Harper, Wanganui.

Emperor Josef of Austria has sanctioned universal and equal direct suffrage in Austria, and. sanctions reforms in tho Upper Chamber.

Tho service at the Baptist Church tomorrow will bo conducted by Mr. R. B. Horsley, and in the evening by the Rev. R. J. Allsworth.

Miss Violet Price, acting local secretary -for Trinity College, London, has received the new syllabus for the forthcoming year, which may bo had at all musio warehouses, and from Miss Prioa at the Studio, Dublin street.

A regulation rocket apparatus has como to hand for the Wellington Harbour Board. Tho apparatus is similar to that supplied to the coast-guard stations in England, and an up-to-date rocket house is to be constructed at Waterloo Quay for its permanent abode.

Tho rage for picturo post cards continues unabated. Tho variety available, too, approaches the unbelievable. And yet there is plenty of room for really' good designs. Without doubt, ono of tho best things we have seen for somo time in this line is the "Gibson" series, just brought out by the proprietors of "Tho New Idea." There are four packets, each containing six post cards. Tho "Heads and Hearts" packet should prove especially popular, though wo predict a large sale for the other three sets as well. The titles of the other packets tell their own story— "Coutrship," "After Marriage," and "Theatrical." The price of each pocket is 6d. (or, posted, 7d.), the wholo four sets being posted for 2s. 3d. Those who know the work of this famous artist will realise the good •value these packets are. The inimitable sketches of such a world-famed artist make post cards to delight every collector. Each card tells a story, and is rich in humorous suggestion. The reproductions are done in black, with a toned background.

Nelson runs the risk of being overdone. There have been so many articles in tho magazines of tho standard order, with orthodox illustrations, that one tires of them, particularly as they differ little in either material or interest. But it is refreshing to find an entirely new view of Nelson in the November issue of "Life," just to hand. In a characteristically bright article, Dr. Fitchett discusses the relative merits of Nelson and Togo, and their great battles, his conclusion being that whilst Togo is a great sea captain, he is only tho pupil, not the rival, of Nelson, who remains stil lthe greatest sea captain of all time. The regular departments of the magazine serve, as usual, to keep tho reader abreast of all that is best in the world of politics, (science, and literature. The latest books are reviewed, the cream of the world's poetry is reproduced, the newest things in science, invention, and sport are noted, and tho history of the world in general, and Australasia in particular, is commented on in a series of chatty paragraphs. Altogether, "Life" is a wonderfully useful and informative sixpennyworth, giving tho maximum amount of knowledge and entertainment for tho minimum expenditure of timo and money.

At tho Polioa Court yesterday, beforo Mi". Stanford, S.M., William Selkirk was convicted and fined 56., in default th*a usual alternative, on a chargo of drunkenness. The same defendant, with John itaby, was charged with fighting in Ridgway street, at midnight. These men, with others, were in Elliott's fruiterer's shop, drinking. Their quarrel started inside, and they went outside and fought, with the result that Selkirk had his two eyes literally bunged up. Both were fined 10s. and cos.ts* in default 48 hours' imprisonment. We understand that further proceedings aro likely to arise out of this case. James T. Shaw, a man employed at Ngamata, beyond Mangaweka, was charged with wilfully damaging and wounding, by discharging a gun, a bay gelding,-the property of D'Arcy S. Snow. He pleaded guilty, and elected to be dealt with summarily.. Tho particulars of the case were that tho defendant found the horse trespassing on his property, and, feeling annoyed, took his gun and shot at the animal, at close quarters, severely wounding it. One eye was destroyed. Ho was fined £1, damage to horse £3, and expenses 225., total £5 25., in default 14 days'''imprisonment.

Tho usual monthly meeting of the Technical School Committee was held yesterday morning, those present being Messrs. C. S. Bridge (chairman), W. Gray (Chief Inspector), G. Carson, F. M. Spurdle, C. Burrell, A. McLeod, Eev.s A. Dewdney and R. M. Byburn. Mr. Varney (director of the school) was also in attendance. Letters were received from the Borough Council and Master Painters' Association, notifying the appointment of Messrs. R. W. Green and E. Tingey respectively to tho committee. Considerable discussion took place on projected schemes of work for day classes, brought up by the director, and it was decided that Mr. Aitken, Mr. Rutherford, and the Wanganui School Committee be invited to confer with this committee on Monday, 27th instant, in the afternoon, to consider tho proposal.—lt was further decided that the chairman and Mr. Dewdney bo a committee to wait on tho Premier during his visit here, to ask for a grant for the erection of two rooms for ergineering, commercial, and wood-work classes. It wae decided to advertise in December for an instructor for theretical plumbing. Mr. Crawford's resignation as practical instructor wan accepted. It was decided that tho Chairman make arrangements for-the distribution of:>prizes.;--it; w»as decided: to express to cookery instructress,:and Mr. -Andrew's, the t committee's appreciation of their exhibits at tho Show; yesterday. ?. ;L

Work has been resumed at tho j French arsenals. | On pago 7it will be seen that enI tries for tha Taranaki Jockey Club's , Christmas meeting close on the 20th instant. Gorton and Son's Feilding Horse Fair wiil be held on Wednesday, November 21. Particulars of entries are given in another column. Mr. Henniker Heaton, who has arrived at Perth, declares himself a Chamberlainite, but says his party will ba defeated at the -election. For some time past a sneak thief has been stealing copies of the "Chronicle" left at a residence in St. Hill street. We give the thief a friendly warning. It is rumoured (says the Tapanui "Courier") that tho employment of prisoners in the State forests is to | oaaso shortly, as their labour is found unprofitable. An old man over eighty years of age was met with in a railway carriage the other day (says the Winton "Record"). He produced an ancient-looking fiddle and proceeded to enliven the tedious journey with reals, hornpipes, and country dances. Ho then took the hat round tho carriage, and explained that ho had played his way through the colony, and that as long as he could earn his living with his "violin," he would never fall back on the old age pension.. A sentiment that was'greeted with applause. The Dublin Streeit Primitive Methodist Church celebrates its anniversary tomorrow, when the Rev. J. G. Chapman will preach in the morning, and the Rev. E. Dnake will discourse in the evening on " The Mission of the Church." The choir will render the •anthems, "Be Brave" <and "At the Mercy Seat," morning and evening respectively. In the afternoon at 3 o'clock the sacred service of song " Harry Neil" will be (rendered. The public tea and anniversary meeting will be held on Tuesday next. Tho united prayer meetings wiil be continued at St. John's Hail, Upper Campbell street, each evening at 7.30. Tho Divino Spirit calls" you to give your co-operation to thes-o meetings. Wo need ask the question: Are we engaged in God's service or only talking about it? Aro wo following after the weary, tho needy, and those that are lost?" Have we sympathy and union with Jesus in this path of service? We aro but weak and empty vessels, but thero is an ever-full fountain overflowing from the throne of God. That supply will meet every need. In the schedule of the forthcoming Horticultural Show, prizes are offered amounting to £3 3s. for tho best kept gardens, not more than a quarter of an acre, including the ground on which tha house stands, or, in the case of a larger garden, a quarter acre may be selected, and within a radius of 2£ milea from the Post Office. Entries for this class must bo in the hands of the secretary by Tuesday, 21st; instant, to allow tho garden to bo judged three dayvi before the Show. Thus owners competing in this class are not debarred from entering for other classes as well. Ono of tho special features of the coming Horticultural Show to be held on November 29th and December Ist, is the introduction of prizes for school gardens (flowers or vegetables, or both) to bo competed for by schools within a ' radius of five miles from Wanganui. These, plots must not exceed 250 square feet. Teachers are reminded that entries for this class must be in the hands of tho secretary by Tuesday, November 21, so that they can be judged three clear, days beforo the Show, thus allowing schools competing in this class to exhibit in the classes following— namely, cut flowers, vegetables, etc., grown at the school. Tho District Synod of the Wesley an Church will be held this year in Wanganui, commencing on, Monday evening next in the Trinity Wesleyan Church. Some 40 or 50 delegates are expected, representing circuits from New Plymouth to Palmerston North. The Synod will last for four days, .and will be presided over by the President of tho Wesleyan Conference. On th-a Wednesday evening, November 22, a grand eonversaziono will bo held in the schoolroom, when tho President will speak, and two short addresses will be delivered by visiting ministers. A firstclasT musical programme has also been arranged. While refreshments aro being dispensed, an opportunity will be afforded for a chat with the visiting A sitting of the District Court was resumed at ■ tho Court House yesterday morning. In the case of Gardiner and Sonr, v. Mair, an appeal under the J.P. Act, Mr. ■ Treadwell appeared for appellant, and Mr. Cohen for respondent. His Honor adjourned the case, on the application of counsel, until next sitting, as tho case was before the Supremo Court at Wellington. The case of Russell and others v. O'Neill and another, adjourned from the previous day, wan then taken. Mr. Gordon appaared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Treadwell for defendant. The plaintiff claimed tho sum of £330 for alleged wrongful termination of contract for bushfelling, and for work done on contract. The hearing was extended into tho night. Contrast this with the gushing "special" report of the Premier's Auckland speech as telegraphed and published by tho Government papers: "Occasionally thero were counter demonstrations, and Mi". Massey's^ name was heard several timeJ, and was saluted with cheering and applause in one section of the audience. References to tho treatment of tho North Island and Auckland by the ..present Government. . received a very mixed reception, .and it was evident that a strong section of the audience war! hostile. The Premier's voice frequently showed signs of hoarseness, probably as the result of his numerous ''speeches'■•en the present electioneering tour, but generally ho was in good form. The speech lasted just two hours, and at tho conclusion there was loud cheering and "boohing,' the vote of thanks and confidence being declared ■carried'amidst unroar."- This report is taken from the "New Zealand Herald," and was, of course, supplied by that paper by its own representative. Tho December number of "The Red Funnel" will, we are informed, be tha most elaborate magazine ever issued in tho colonies at 6d. Its special features will be found in two reproduced oil paintings in the original colours. An eight-page coloured supplement, illustrating "A Legend of Samoa" ; an illustrated Christmas story, "How Santa Claus Came to Possum Flat" ; "Tushima," a forgotten talo of Rusfjin"; tho second instalment of "Tha Ri&o and Fall of the Federal Ministrier," (tho career of the Barton Ministry); "People Wo Meet at .tho Countox #," humorously illustrated from real life, a sketch that should not be missed; "Around tho World in Thirty Minutes." Under this head will appear tho -epitomised news of the world for tho busy reader. A magnificent selection of seasonablo fiction and verses, tho whole encased in an illustrated cover of new design in three colours, j An edition do luxeifor the holiday season. "

A No-license meeting will be held at the corner of Maria Place this evening-

Colonel Hoskin and Major Albiston will conduct the Salvation Army meetings here to-morrow.

Wilson Brothers invite tenders for cutting about 500 acres of manuka scrub on tho Heaton Park Estate.

The Misses Willis visited the Hospital yesterday, and very kindly provided a musical programme for the benefit of tho patients.

Mr. Hogan addresses the electors at Springvalo on Monday evening, in the Springvalo school; and at Westmere on Tuesday, in the Westmere school.

A cold "luncheon "on exhibition only" at the Show on Thursday attracted considerable attention, and evoked many complimentary remarks. It was prepared and laid out in connection with the cookery class at the Technical School.

An interesting notice having referenco to an important land sale by Messrs. Samuel Vaile and Sons, auctioneers, of Auckland, appears in another column. Possible purchasers of a first-class property at a cheap price would do well to read it carefully.

In addition to the names already printed, tho following were awarded prizea at tho Agricultural Show for wood-carving:—Mr. A. Argyle, . first (Palmerston Technical School); Miss Hawken, second (Wanganui Technical School); Mr. Jones, second (Wanganui Technical School).

At a meeting of the Young Women's No-License Club committee held last week it was decided that a meeting of the club be held at Dustin's Rooms next Thursday evening, November 23, at 7.30. A charge of 6d. each will bo made for refreshments. All young women belonging to the club are specially requested to attend, as business will bo transacted, as well as having a social gathering.

Under tho provisions of the Electoral Act, no intoxicating liquor shall be sold between noon and 7 p.m. on election day. Ths usual weekly half-holiday shall bo observed on election day. It shall not be necessary for any factory to close, but every employer must give each of his employees a reasonable opportunity for recording his vote, and no reduction in wages shall be made.