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Wanganui Herald, Volume IV, Issue 1095, 17 February 1871, Page 2

On Change.—The following paragraph from " Talk on Change,"" in the Australasian of a recent d?te discloses a queer state of morals on the part of some inmates of a charitable institution : —"The' impending maternity of a paralytb inmate of .the'"Benevolent Asylum is one of the most revolting disclosures that has shocked the public for a length of time. Whether the offence should be traced to another inmate, or to a servant of the institution, the internal management of the asylum is in either alternative to blame. Some people are so little impressed with the usefulness of the committee as to assert chat the time devoted to petty squabbling, _to snubbing their secretary, and lofty denunciation of newspapers, might be advantageously devoted to -practical reforms within the walls of the institution. The separation of the sexes in the recreation ground now suggests itself-like the key of the empty stable

The King's Commands.—The own correspondent of the Herald writes from Raglan on Tuesday :—ln native affairs ■there is nothing to report; all seems quiet, and the little excitement caused by the sensational reports of Alexandra correspondents has passed away. However, from Kawhia we hear that Tawhiao has ordered each tribe to return to their respective ho.nes ; the Waikatos are 'to proceed to Te Kniti, in the Waipa, and only the Ngatimaniapoto to remain in Kawhia, The reason for this is not assigned ; it may be that, being afraid the Government mean to take decisive steps for the punishment of the murderers of Mr Todd, the king is aprehensive that Kawhia will follow Waikato, and become the property of the European, if those natives implicated in the murder remain in it.

Pr%entjon against Sunstroke. To prevent sunstroke, Dr Van der Warker recommends "the wearing of a white shirt over the flannel, if that is dark-colored, covering the neck and chest, and wearing a light straw or palm leaf hat, with fresh ..leaves or a wet handkerchief in the cVown, or, what is better, a cork hat covered with white linen. The working man should always attend carefully to his diet, and aever work exposed to a high temperature while suffering from hunger. Ardent spirits should be avoided. The violent reaction following over-stimulation is attended with most serious effects when the subject is exposed to a hightemperature. When men experience a sense of fulness in the head, and of tightness across the chest, with a total or°partial suppression of the perspiration, they ought immediately to stop work and protect themselves from the sun's rays until the functions of the body are restored. Persons in infirm health or convalescent, ought to take extra precautions when exposed to severe heat." We strongly recommend this excellent advice to all who, from their position are able to profit by it. '

The JBuglk.—lt is necessary we should explain that the order about the bugle proceeded direct from Wellington, and did not even pass through the Militia Office here. If this is red-tape, it is the very opposite extreme of circumlocution .—Direct from head-quarters about a bugle ! Shall we have next to chronicle an order from Wellington to return a pouch-strap1? We think we are warranted in Baying that the petty interference has been checked by the good sense of those in authority here.

Provincial Equivalent op £500,000 —Mr Reader Wood, in a recent speech to the electors of Auckland, stated that when he was Colonial Treasurer, the Province of Auckland borrowed £500,000 and they had got for it the Tamaki bridge, a leaky Court House, a halffinished Lunatic Asylum, a gloomy Post Office, and the ruins of a railway.

Militia. Parades.—The No 2 Company under the command of Captain Powell, paraded last evening on the Market Place. The attendance was good, although a great number were without arms. The abseentees of the No 1 Company having been allowed an opportunity ofsaving their fines abouta dozen attended and fell in on the right of the No 2 Company. No 3 Company uuder the command of Captain Broughton paraded this morning, twenty-two rank and file shewing up. Nos. 4 and 5 Companies parade th is evening at L'athro's. V\ c understand that the fines will be strictly enforced, a proceeding not only profitable to the government, but due to tnose militiamen who have put themselves to the trouble of attending.

I W. R. V.. Coups. — This .body,..of ■Volunteers,'held- their weekly parade this morning. As usual,. the attendance was good, and to anybody who has watched the corps from its commencement, the improvement in drilling shows that careful attention has been paid to the drill instructor. Although the corps has a smart appearance now, yet when cheir uniforms are made, consisting of Nelson grey tweed trimmed with dark blue cloth, the company will have that soldierlike appearance that only uniformity of color and pattern gives to a body of men.

Another Bugle Called In.—An express command has arrived from Wellington ordering a bugle which has been in the possession of the Veteran .Volunteers,'to be returned to the Government. The Veterans, we hear, purpose holding on to the bugLe in spite of everything. English Mail,—The ss. Phoebe arrived in Wellington last night at 8.45 p.m. with the English mail. We may expect it in Wanganui early to-morrow morning by the's. s. Wanganui.