LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XLIX, Issue 12658, 21 November 1905, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A Telegraph Office will be opened at Ha went". Show Grounds on Show days, 22nd and 23rd instant. Captain Walker, of the Marconi Company ia, now in Perth to advocate the merits of wireless telegraphy, and the offer made by the company to the Federal Government.

Tha Wangariui Rifles' parade, which was called for this evening, has been postponed. Two hundred Norwegian districts on a referendum gave Prince Charles of Denmark 167,431 votes against 14,262. At tho Police Court yesterday three boys were fined 10s. each and costs for having broken insulators on telegraph poles. ■.""•' -;■ Tho Chamber of Commerce memtiers aro reminded of the monthly meeting which takes place to-day,; at 3.30 p.m., at the office, Wicketeed Place. Captain Edwin wired at 12.10 yesterday:—Moderate to strong winds from between west and south-west and south ; glas-j rise; tides good; sea rough be* tween Capo Egmont and * Foxton, smooth elsewhere. According to a Sydney wire, a cyclonic storm did great damage in the Martland district, especially east of Maitland. Houses were unroofed in every direction. Several were struck by lightning. Trees were uprooted and crops wero damaged. Tho seven obsolete cannon which were discarded by the forts in favour of more modern armament have now been installed in the Albert Park, "where there is now quite a large battery of obsolete artillery. The workmen have been engaged preparing the resting-places for these old dogs-of-war for some time past. "Aro you in favour of reduction and extension?" Such was the puzzling question which it is stated was asked of a "champion of the trade" at tho conclusion of an address down the coast. Called on to explain, the questioner said that what he wanted to know was whether, the trade advocate favoured a reduction in price and an extension of the size of a glass of beer. Thia fairly broke up the audience, and th.3 query i 3 said to have caught on immensely. V, In a speech delivered at Renwicktown on Saturday night, the Hon. C. H. Mills dealt at j£ngth with a pamphlet issued by Mr. Moss, the member for Ohinemuri, and circulated in this district. Tho subject of the pamphlet is "Tho Mapourika Trip to the Islands." Tho Minister referred to it as a libellous publication, and concluded by saying— "Later on Mr. Moss would hear -from him in p. way he would not care about. A writ would place the fun on his side." '. ;

A deputation from the Southland Flaxinillers' Association waited on Sir Joseph Ward at livereargill yesterday repreyonting that .'there was considerable dissatisfaction among \ members with tho system of grading. They contend that the standard. set by graders is more costly to produce than-that moro suited to the requiremente of the manufacturers, and asked that the standard bo fixed by a conference of graders, producers, and exporters. Sir Joseph Ward said that ho would telegraph to the Minister of Agriculture suggesting that a conference be arranged at the different centres, so that a satisfactory standard might be arrived at. The question raised regarding a reduction of freight to London would also be considered.

Tho following are the p^iirs in the second round of the District Draughts Championship. Players will please note that all games must be completed on Friday night; forfeits will be declared againyb absentees:—Senior: Two life —W. Armstrong v. J. B. Murray, J. Anderson v. W. H. Smith; one life— G Brown v. A. Burnett, O: Walker v. R. Carey. Junior: Two life—E- JWilliams v. J. Wallace, P. Keegan v. J. Richardson, J. Soler a bye; one life —E. Beadle v. J. Dempsey, J. Smidt v. P. C Murray. O. Allomes a bye. Third class: Two life—G. Harris v. S. Phillips, J. Murray v. D. Earles, H. Lampitt v. J. Watt, F. Lenzini a bye; Ona life—A. K. Harris v. A. P. Anderson,; A.-Hicks v. J.;"P.? Reynolds; H. G. Caddy v. R. Piper, W. Glasgow a bye... ' ■•■■ .. :. ■- ■"'. = ...;. ,•. .. . ..■ Say 3 the Napier "Daily Telegraph": A crowded meeting was held in St. Paul's -Sunday school on Thursday evening for the purposeAof ■ forming a Young Men's No-license Club in Napier. Mr. F. A. Garry presided, and tho object of the meeting was briefly explained by Mr. W. McCulloch, who {•tated that a similar club in Wanganui had a membership of 400. The decision to form a club in Napier had only been mado a week ago, and already 101 young men had signified their intention of joining. Representatives were present from Taradale and Papakura, and the meeting was characterised by much enthusiasm. Several^ speeches wero made, and on £he motion of Mr. H. Kershaw, seconded by Mr. W. G. Jarvis, it was decided to form a club in Napier.

Wo. draw our readers' attention to the notice in our advertising columns of tho annual entertainment of the District High School. This has foi1 some years been an annual fixture, and thia year, if the "ad." is any guide, the public are to be treated to something moro than usually attractive. The entertainment will consist of music, dialogue, acting,; and scenic display, in whichthe "garb of old Gaul," the kilt and sporran of the Scottish Highlands, will play a prominent part. We are informed that the entertainment will be under tho patronage of Captain McNaught and the officers and men of the Wanganui Highlanders. Best of all, tho proceeds after payment of expenses and purchasing the usual prizes for-the school children, are to be used to provide free books and stationery for the children attending tho school. .

The expert judges at" the - Christchurch Show were satisfied that no Binder could best the McCormick, and awarded it the highest priz^:-

Draught players are reminded -tthab entries close for the T.Y.M. Junior Championship to-onorrow evening. * iMr Hogan's executive committee meets this ■ evening at 6.45 at tihe oom■mittee rooms. Mr Hogan addresses the electors at the Westmere School this evening. At last night's meeting of thevWanganui Education Board, Chief Inspector Gray: suggested that it might be worth ascertaining if. arrangements could be made with medical men to instruct teachers in simple tests to be used for ascertaining cases of defective eight. Colonel Hoskin, chief secretary for the Salvation Army in Australia and New Zealand, assisted Tby Brigadier Albiston and Ensign Hea'Uiwood, conducted & series of very successful Salvation meetings during Sunday and Monday. Good attendance's were regi&'bsred at all the meetings, and several converts were made. Wo havo pleasure in acknowledging from Messrs. Thos. Cook and Son a copy of the fifth edition of a useful handbook, entiled "New Zealand as a Tourist and Health Resort," considerably enlarged and revised to date. The information is given in a concise and readable form, such as is sought by the tourist or intending visitor to,this favoured colony, and, judging from previous editions, we think we can safely assert that this little work is one of the best publications of its kind yet issued. Like previous editions, we understand, 10,000 copies are printed, and distributed gratis to al linquirers through the medium of the firm's world-wide system and offices in Australia, America, India, Africa, and Europe —an indication of the work in one direction Messrs Cook and Son are doing in advertising New Zealand's varied- scenic resorts. A meeting of the committee of the Horticultural Society was held last night at Jackson's rooms, when there were present Mesdames McMurray, Babbage, Treadwell, Misses Bell and Hardcastle, Messrs. A. A. Gower (chairman), Hntton, Garrett, Smith, Sperring, Lochardt, R. Walker, Babbage, Izard, Dr. Hatherly, Williams, J. H. Morgan, Holloway, and Master Gower. Tho minutes of the previous meeting wero read and confirmed. It was resolved, that a letter of« condolence b© sent to Mr. D'Anvers and family on tho occasion of their recent bereavement. • It was pointed out by the PreJ sident that the late Mrs. D'Anvers was r. very valuable member of the Society, all the members of which deplored her decease. The Decorative and Entertaining Committee reported everything well forward, and a good evening's programme" is assured.' It was resolved that school children be admitted at 3d., tickets to be sold by headmasters, and to ■be available on Friday afternoon. It was proposed by Dr. Hatherly, and seconded by Mr. Morgan, that the secretary be empowered to make any arangements with schools he may deem necessary. The names of Misses Bell and Mini fie and Mr. Morgan were added to the stewards. En-. tries .for the garden competition close to-day. "■-..'■, Buried away in one of the cellars of tho General. Assembly Library, there is an illuminated address, which is interesting as a memorial of an occasion when tho. disabilities of the Russian Jews prompted the New Zealand Legislaturo to "talk to" the Czar. This interesting address ia in the form of a petition, and while it is in the nature oi" a protest, its terms are much more respectful than the terms of the article in which the Skibbereen Eagle warned His Muscovite Majesty that it , knew all about his hellish machinations, and that it had its eye on him. Indeed, its terms are so respectful that it is not any matter for surprise that it did not change the course of Russian Government. It is addressed "To His Imperial Majesty Alexander 111., Emperor of All the Ruseias," and is signed "William Jukes Steward." The document voicee the House of Representatives, speaking on behalf of the colony to tho Czar, "whom we respectfully approach with tho asf.'uranoa of our most profound respect," and it goes on:— ."Wo humbly cravo your Majesty's graciom permission to intercede" on behalf of the Jews. Sorrow is expressed that tho Russian Jews were being subjected to exceptional disabilities and restrictions, and were being expatriated from Russian soil. The prayer, is for tho granting to tho Jews of equal rights and privileges with their fellow subjects. The address bears the date 20th August, 1891.—"Post." At last night's meeting of the Wanganui Education Board a letter was received from Mr W. Gray, chief enspector, forwarding his resignation of the position, owing to his having accepted tihe position of principal of the Teachers' Training College at Wellington.—The Chairman moved, That this Board accepts with regret the resignation of Mr Gray, chief inspector, and while congratulating him upon having obtained the important appointment which he has received, desires to place on record its appreciation of the valuable services rendered to education during the time he has been in the service of the Board, and their regret at losing so valuable an officer from their service.—Mr Bridge said that they would all admit that the Board would loss a good inspector in 'Mr Gray. He had not been long in that position, ibut he had done a good deal to advance the cause of education in that time. He was not only a good inspctor, but all through the Board's work he had rendered splendid service. He 'had been enthusiastic and whole-hearted in introducing tihe latest methods and reforms, besides being extremely popular .amongst the teachersj an evidence of that ibeing given 'by the great crowd of teachers who assembled at the station to see him off after the winter school. It would;'be a difficult matter to replace Mr Gray j, but the Board could not help recognising that he was taking Up a wider field of work, and wishing him every success. Messrs Dixon, Fraser, iSjmrdle, Carson, and Birani all spoke in high terms of Mr Gray's services to education in the district, and t(he motion was passed amidst applause.—iMr Gray acknowledged the compliments paid him 'by the Board, and sadd 'he (bad. to thank members -for the consideration they had always 'shown him. While he did not wish ibo individualise h© could not allow theiopportunity to pass without acknowledging the great assistance he had always received from t<b,'e Chairman, and it would be difficult to estimate how muclh thcis district owed to Mr Bridge for (the great services he had rendered to edivoatdon: in this district.

A -meeting of the Hockey Association will be held in tihe T.YJM.I. rooms on Friday evening next......... ..... ... Mi*. H. T. Johns having privately disposed of his property and furniture, the auction slalc of same, advertised for tho 23rd instant, is withdrawn. A big sale of work in connection with the local Anglican Church will be held jin OhrLstchurch schoolroom on Friday ■and Saturday. Full particulars will be found in our advertising columns. The Young Women's No-License Club's meetings, which was arranged for Thursday, is postponed till Tuesday* ihe 28th i-nsb. The meeting will be held in Dustin's Rooms. The funeral of the late Mr C. H. Arthur took place yesterday afternoon, and was largely attended. The body was conveyea to the cemetery on a gun carriage, and the Defence Cadets, of which the deceased was ia member, took part- in the funeral cortege. The school cadets also attended. At yesterday's meeting of the Board of Governors of the Wanganui Girls' College, it was decided to ask Mr Maughan Barnett, of Wellington, to examine the music pupils at the college. Miss L. S. Bafcer, gymnastic instructor, resigned, and dt was decided to advertise the vacancy. Miss C. M. Ross was appointed temporary assistant, and Mr H. Olds was appointed instructor in swimming. It gives us much regret to announce the death of a very highly-esteemed settler in the person of Mrs Roland D'Anvers, of iCulworth, Upokongaro, who passed away suddenly on Saturday morning. The late Mrs D'Anvers had ibeen in ratiher delicate 'health for some time parit and suffez-ed considerably from •rheumatism, but was well enough to attend the Wanganui Show on Wednesday last. On Saturday morning, after arising from bed, Mrs D'Anvers complained of a headache and returned to liex bed. She went to sleep and passed away quietly at 8 o'clock. The deceasedhad resided for the past eleven yeairs at Upokongaro, where she had taken an •active part in everything that pertained to the welfare of the community. She was a daughter of the late Mr Amor, of P&raiwanud, and relict of the late Mr J. McKeivie, of Flock House, Paramianui, by whom she had two sons and five daughters, namely, (Messrs James McKelvie, of Pukemaraua; Mr Lynn McKelvie, at present in Edinburgh; Mrs J. Hammond, of Rata; iMms James Bull, of Hunterville; Mrs T. Duncan, of Otairi; Mrs C. Owen, of Wellington; and Miss McKelvie, of Culworth. The late Mrs D'Anvers for very many years resided at Parawanui, Rangitikei, and in the good old days was greatly esteemed and •highly respected jby all with whom she came in contact, and was known far and wide for her hospitality and generous good nature. The funeral, which took place yesterday afternoon, was largely attended.