AROUND DUNEDIN

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 5497, 28 November 1896, Page 2

AROUND DUNEDIN

—» — i [bi scotch hist,] Political candidates for breakfast, dinuer and tea, has become quite nauseous, aud everyone I think is heartily sick of Eeferendnms, Bible in Schools, Prohibitionists, million loans, etc., etc,, etc,, say nothing of tho black characters of our numerous candidates. Everyone you meet knows something not very straight about Mr So-and-So, till one begigs to imagine those lines of Tennyson's were not at all exaggerated when he wrote—- " Raving politics never at rest - asthiß poor earth's pale history runs, What is it all, but a trouble of ants in tho gleam of a millioA million suns ? Lies upon this side, lies upon that sidetruthless violence worn by the wise— Thousands of voices drowning his own in a popular torrent o! lies upon lies," I was informed by a sporting man the other day that the tips for the election were:—

Squatter (Scobie MeKenzie).. 1 Sheeps'Heads (A. C. Begg) .. 2 Siilorßoy (J.A.Miller) 3 Blutcher (Finkerton) or Wioked Harry (H. Fish) .. 4 We hav.e - been welcoming back some of the residents of this city who have been away to the mother country. Tho Port Chalmers station was eu fete when Mr and Mrs John Mill arrived with their two daughters. After the travellers had been cordially welcomed by their numerous friends, three ringing cheers showed with what enthusiasm their return home was regarded. All Saints schoolroom was beautifully decorated ind a hearty welcome home waß given to Dean Fitchett and his wife, Bishop Neville and the church-wardens addressed the Dean and his congregation flocked around him like so many bees, Music and refreshments made 1 this a delightful social. I must not forget that the Rey. Mr Caohemaille, who has been officiating during the Deal's absence had an illuminated address given him and a purse of sovereigns from the members of All Saints' congregation. Dean Fitchett says that though he saw many wonderful things while in Egypt, the most inspiring sight that met bis eyes there was the spectacle of a British regiment marching through the streets of Cairo.

One of the most interesting ceremonies we have had for s long time has been the unveiling of the beantiful window that has been put into Kuox Church in memory of onr still loved Dr Stuart, To most of his congregation an aid to memory does not seom to be required. His wellknown kindly face and figure with bis plaidee across his shoulders, one can scarcely realise he has gone to return no more. The window was unveiled by Mr Robert Glendining in the'dim light of Thursday's sunset. Knox Church was orowded to excess and a beautiful service rendered. Great credit is reflected on our fellow townsman Mr Fraser, who has performed the whole of the work of the window, and one and all agree the work has been most admirublv executed.

The Art Gallery has been opened the whole of the week, but with one dissipation and another I've had no time to visit the Exhibition. Musical promenades have taken place nightly: One incident, however, has rather marred the week, in connection with the Art Gallery. Some mslicious person has spoilt one of the pictures, wantonly injuring it., A reward of £5 has been offered for information which will lead to the discovery of the culprit. Owners of pictures or those who lend |hem will be deterred in the future from sending valuable pictures if there is a chance of their being defaced. It is sincerely hoped the culprit willhefound out.

A singular application was made to the Education Board yesterday, au offer of a subsidy of £8 15s per pupil having been made to the settlers in an to assist them in obtaining the benefit of education for their children, one of the applying settlers replied to the Board that the whole. of the cost would fall upon him and another person, modestly asked the Board to grant him the sum which would be allowed for each child, with the yiew of having his family taught at home, as that would enable him to keep someone |to do the dttiestio work and allow hin wife liei time in teaching the children 1 . It is hardly necessary to say what view the Board took of this request.

A hugo Shakesperian Bazaar is being opened to-night in the Garrison Hall by the Roman Catholic fraternity. There are eight stalls representing different plays such as " The Merry Wives of Windsor" etc. Over 140 Btallholdersaretobedressed in character. The bazaar is to remain open the whole week and this being our Carnival week, Baces and Show, they hope to do good business. A guide book to the bazaar with the names and characters of all the assistants. I mußt not forget to congratulate the Mastertonians on the success of your late efforts in the bazaar line. It makes me blush to think that not half that sum is taken at shows of that sort in Dunedin. But perhaps we bave them too often, threee laßt week! They hope to take £SOO dear at this Shakesperian Carnival, but I have me"doote"