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Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 9397, 25 March 1898, Page 2

We remind those interested of the meeting called for 7.30 this evening in the Borough Council Chambers for the purpose of forming a lawn tennis club for Cook'a Gardens. The fair sex are cordially invited to attend. Af,,a meeting of the Wanganui Prohibition Leagne last evening Mr W. G. Bassett was re-elected president, Mr Jas. Aitken secretary, and Mr G. S. Bridge treasurer. It was decided to hold a social at an eaily date. In consequence of the tuberculosis scare the directors of the Stirling (Tantnalci) Dairy Factory have asked the Stook Inspector to inspect tho slock belonging to those sending milk to the factory. Tho Government has offered a £ for £ subsidy for a town clock for New Plyraouth, provided the Boiough Conncil makes the application and undertakes to place the clock on the Government Buildings, and keep it in repair. Tho Women's Democratic Union at Auckland has decided to sfliid o, letter td Miss Baker sympathising with her in her misfortune, and protesting against the Judge's strictuies in the recent skin-graft-ing case. At a sitting of the Native Appellate Court at Wellington on April 13th, application will be made to quash the orders relating to block 14, Horowhenua, on the ground that they were made without jurisdiction. A cable message from New York states that the barque Helen Atly, bound from 'Frisco to Klondyke, is a deielict. Shq was found floating bottom Upwards off Point Ronia. Forty passengers and crew were drowned. Tile Christchurch Chamber of Commoice has approved of the pnnoiple of forming a Frozen Moat Tiade Association m New Zealand (to embrace both the North and South Islands) with whom the English Association could be in touch, so thtit any matter affecting the welfare of the tiade could bo taken by the two associations. A foreigner, who stated that it was tho fust time he had been interfered with by the police during four years he had been in New Zealand, was chaiged at tho local Comt this morning with hawking and selling goods without a license. Tho case was adjourned till to morrow to enable him to comply with the Borough byelaws. Tho Wairavapa Star's Wellington corlespoudentwrites: — Theie is much talk in political circlos as to the contents of tho Promiei's speeches in tho South. It is confidently stated that ho will forebhadow a big loan policy for the completion of the Trunk lines untl the opening up of nativo lands piuchasacl by tho Government. Mr Ilany de Wmdt lectmcd on tho Klondj ke at tho Impoual Institute Ho said gold was to bo found all over Alaska. Tho man who di«covoied the Klondyko goklfield two years ago was now a millionaire. The cost of living was high, tallow eandle3 fetching fiom 8a to 10s each. An oidinary labouier could earn from £3 to £1 a day. No one bhould try his luck in Klondyko without a capital of £300. Evceptional entuos have been received for tho Druids' sports meeting at Wellington on Easter Monday. There are 133 nominations for the running events and 190 for tho cycling. Tho puzes aro heavy and a number of novelties have boon lntioducecl into the conditions of ejele laces, which me expected to have the cllect of making tho racing much kotnor than is often the caso. All tho cish amateur ciacks have enteied. At tho Migibtiate's Court this morning, bcfmeMrll. W.Noithcioft.F.M., Charles King nw charged with stealing £3 from Timothy John Cullinane at Mangamahn on tho 19th March. Seigeant Elh&on stated that theie was another charge against accused, both charges being conjointly w i tli a man named Miller, who has been airosted at Dunedin. The chaiges aiose out of betting tiansactions. King was remanded till Thursday next, bail being allowed, accused m his own recognisance of £100, and two sureties of £50 each. Membeis and friends of the Orion Lodge of Good Templars havo been industriously working for some time past for tho sale of work announced to take place this evening in Christ Church schoolroom. In addition to tho work stall, which will contain articles both useful and ornamental, thoro will be a refreshment stall, and one or two side shows. In connection with the latter special attention is directed to an art gallery, the contents of which promise to be of an mteiesting character. Tho catalogue contains 31 exhibits. Another feature will be an anthropological bureau, presided over by an expert in tho business. At the inquest on the body of Rose Dysaskie, aged sixteen, who was found dead in a paddock at Ailanton (Dnnedin) on Saturday, the evidence showed that two men hoard groans from a paddock, and found tho gill in great pain. At her solicitation they allowed her to remain where she was. Soon afterwards the girl was found dead. A verdict was returned that she died from syncope, and tho jury expressed the opinion that tho witnesses Edo and Smolenskie acted vory unfeelingly in not reporting the matter as soon as possible, so that assistance could have been piocured. The N.Z. Polo Tournament commenced at Hastings yestoiday. The result of tho play was to show that the Hawke's Bay team weie ontolasscd. The first match was between Wharerangi and Hawke's Bay, and was won easily by the former by 10 goals to "1. The first round for the S.ivillo Cup was fought out by the Rangitikei and Hawke's Bay first, and was won by the former by 15 goals to 2. Ran»itikei showed splendid combination, which enabled them to walk over tho home team, wheie there was too much individualistic play. Te Aiaii then met Ilawko's Bay, and walked round them, scoring 14 goais to nil. The near approach of the winter season suggests warmer and moro seasonable garments, and in making a choice it is naturally the desiie that the material should be of the latest and best, as also that tho clothos should be of the most fashionable cut and make. These necessary essentials, aio guaranteed by Mr H. Neveiman, who has just received at his ostabhbhmont m tho Avenue some splendid designs m the tailoring department, and as this is undor his own personal feupervision, first-class results can bo relied upon. The slock of moi eery is complete in every way, also in hats, shirts, ties, handkeichiefs, braces, etc. --in fact, everything connected with a gentleman's outfit, eveiy thing being at the most icasoiiablo prices. Plnlpotl, who on Wednesday suffered the extreme penalty at Wellington for the murder of his mate, Hawthorne, at Silverstream, was 29 years of ago according to the gaol records, and in 1895 a married man with one child. He came fiom Plymouth, England, when a child, and his relatives live in the Auckland district. Ho was well-known in prison life, having several minor offences recorded against him. His body was to have boon buried in the Karori Cemetery yesterday afternoon, the body having been given up at Mr Jellicoe's request. Amongst the numerous convictions againpt Philpott were sentonoes for larceny, forgery, fahe pretences, and vagrancy, two of his sentences being for periods of three years each, and one for two years. He has had over a dozen convictions recorded against him during the past 12 years. The Otago Daily Times of Friday says : —No traps that human ingenuity ever devised could have surpassed in effectiveness the one which made a rat a prisoner in the fish shop of Messrs Donaldson and Carson, Manse-street, yesterday. When tho proprietors of the shop arrived in the morning at the scene of their daily operations their attention was attracted by a noiso winch bore a resemblance to spirit-rapping of a most persistent and aggravated type. On pursuing their investigation of the matter still further they discovered an oyster going through movements never hitherto heard of, and picking it up with some degree of caution, they found to their astonishment a full-sized rat hanging from it by the tail. The oyster had gripped the cieature with a vice-like tenacity, and feeling the pressure the animal had made a bound for its hole. Owing to the size of the oyster, however, it could not get far beyond the orifice, and, consequently, was suspended m tho unpleasant position that it could not get up cr down. Sonteuce of death was passed on the rodent, and it was quickly despatched.

Captain Edwin wires !— Glass fall ; sea UeaVy, tides high J northerly gales, probably with rain, may bo expected. In to-morrow's issue of tho Herald on page 3, will appear a sermonette by the Rev A. Oi Williams, to which we would direct special attention. A press wiie from Feilding states that yesterday the wife of Mr D. P. Buchanan, of Beaeonsfield, was found dead under a cliff near tho houie. Amongst others to he offered flt Messru F. R. Jackson's sale to-moirow is a bay male by Kentucky (Christchurch trotter) Ada 11. The mare is fast, quiet in harness, and a lady can chive her. A Press wiro fiom Wellington states that the Land Board is still receiving applications for relief from suffereis by the bush fires, and time has been granted them to pay arroars of rent. Mr T. B. Williams will sell nt his mart to-moi low at 12.30 a largo entry of poultry and produce, including some fine shallots, garhek, and onions; also some good plums, tomatoes, apples, and rustic cart, Bailing yacht, and a lot of useful tools and sundaes, The Tysor Liner Hawko's Bay, having completed tho transhipment of her cargo, of frozen Moat, wool, tallow, etc., Sailed for Hawke's Bay this morning. Her cargo from Wanganui consists of 8000 carcases mutton, 400 bales wool, and about 620 casks tallow and pelts. The Wellington Amateur Athletic and Cycling Club's sports take place to-mor-row, and Wanganui will be worthily represented in the cycling events by Mr J. A Thomson, who left hero at the beginning of the week. Great interest attaches to the meeting of the local champion and " Scorcher" Jones. The barqnentine Sji. Kilda was successfully hauled off the South Spit last evening about two hours before high water. It is iinpossidle to say whether the vessel has received any damage in consequence of the stranding, as communication with her can only bo obtained by signals. In all piobability she will be towed in tomorrow morning by the Manaroa, on her arrival from Wellington. Three royal mummies were sold at auction in London for a total of 75 guineas. Tho remains were thoso of Ptolemy 11. of Egypt, othorwiso known as Philadelphia ; Antiochus I. of Syria ; and Alpiua, wife of a Babylonian king. The genuiuess of the mummies was certified by Dr Birch, of the Britibh Museum, and Professor Bonomi, of Sir John Soane's museum. It is said that an offer of £1000 was refused for tho three some years ago. Miss Claiice Dickson, who yestoiday bevored her connection with tho wellknown establishment of Messrs R. H. White and Co., where she ha 3 been engaged since the firm commenced business in Wanganui, was the recipient of a hand some and valuable gold albert and pendant from hor fellow employees. The piesontation was made on their behalf by Mr Sanow, who in a happy speech wished Misb Dickson life-long happiness m tho new bphero she was about to enter. Mr A. L. D. Fraser has received advice that the justice Dopaitment has enquired into the ciroumstances of a case in which bo adjudic.itpd as J.P. and in which ho was tho defendant. The department found that as he had di>missed himself with others, in cases relating to bieacheß of the bye-laws, they saw no reason to iutoifoio, but pointed out that such proceeding should not bo repeated, deeming it veij impioper that a J.P. should sit in judgment on his own case. — Nanior Heiald. Tho fleet bound for Alaska in consequence of the gold excitement in the Klondyke is unprecedented in size. There aie now under engagement and on the way to the various ports iv tho exticme north no loss than 125 vessels of va'ious clas&us from all parts of tho world, many of which will make San Fiancisco thAv stopping point. The San Fiancisco Chioniclo of February 16th gives apaitial list a column in length of vessels bound to Klondyko with passengers. Amongst these vessels aros7 ateameis, 15 schooners, 3 ships, 10 barques and two brigan tines. For entoring the hconssd premises of the Oriteiion Hotel John Day (a prohibited person) was this morning, at the Police Court, fined £3 and costs 9s. Sergeant Ellison stated that the accused was convicted iv December last for a similar offence, and in the present case ho gave the landlord a different name. The accused said ho had a groat pain inside, and thought a little drop of brandy would do him good. Mr Northcrofl, S.M., in passing judgment said that to his mind it was a mean and oontomptible thing for a prohibited poison to solicit drink, as a Magistrate had no option but to fine a publican who supplied him with liquor, even though the prohibited person was unknown to the licensee. By the way, writes a correspondent of tho Sydney Morning Ilorald, the. War Offico lecently decided to station a cavalry regiment in Hongkong, and wrote to the the Geneial Commanding for his opinion on the subject. Now, everyone but a War Office clerk is woll aware that Hongkong is a rock, and a vory rugged rock at that, and that no body of cavalry could bo of any possible use in the island except for show purposes in the Happy Valley ; so our General, who goncrally managos to see tho comical bido of things, replied to the effect that a regiment of cavalry would bo most useful, hut as he had ridden over most of the island, and probably knew as much of the country as anyone, he trusted that they would arrange for the men to be mounted on goats. Up to date the cavalry has not arrived. Wanganui will probably bo represented at the New Zealand Draughts Championship Tournament in Wellington at Easter by Messrs J. Anderson, J. B. Murray, and C. Oliver. In addition to the match for the championship a keen contest is expected between the North and South Island teams for the cup piesented by Mr H. B. Williamson, of Wanganui. The cup wss won tho first year by the North Island players, and last year the trophy was secured by the South Island representatives. An effort is being made to secure the following team for North Island :— Messrs Legatt (Wellington), H. W. Kay (Woodville), Bruce (New Plymouth), W. Blair (Otakoho), Gibson (Manaia), and Murray, Anderson and Oliver (Wanganui). Should these playeis be able to get away, it will require a strong southern team to retain tho tiophy. Play commences on Easter Monday, and the annual mooting of tho Association will be held the preceding Satnulay evening. Apt illustration i 3 the preachor'a treasure (f aj s a recent number of St James's G azetle) . That Father Bernard Vaughan (biother of Cardinal Vaughan) possesses this gift is proved from the following oxtract flora a recent sermon which he preached at the opening of a new baptistry at the Church of the Holy Name at Manchester. " Life," said he, "is not unlike a game of whist. Some aie playing for riches," continued the preacher, " and for these diamonds aro trumps. Some are playing for love— for these hearts are trumps. Some are playing for power and dominion — for these clubs are trumps. But there is a fourth hand, and that is the most important in the game ; this hand is taken by the Angel of Death, and for him spades are trumps. Shall you," asked the preacher, " be able to say when spades are turned up on the table, ' O, Death, where is thy sting ? O, Grave, where is thy victory ?' " Owing to the bad state of the roads in many parts of the Borough cyclists have been compelled to ride on the footpaths, or dismount and push their machines along. Unfortunately for those who exercise discretion in riding on the footpaths, the reckless cycling of others has caused considerabli annoyance to pedestrians, who have complained to the police. One of the membtrs of the force was despatched by Sergeant Ellison to mount guard on the River Bank Road, with the result that Messis b. S. Griffiths and W. Mitchell were called before Mr H. W. Norlhcroft, S.M., this morning to answer chaiges of committing breaches of the Borough bye-laws. In mitigation of the offence Mr Griffiths pleaded that the road was impassable for c>clists, and he took advantage of the outer edge of tho footpath, as hundreds of others did every day. He complained of tho police taking the extreme com so of summoning cyclists, and thought they should be previously warned, ajding that had he been so cautioned hr would not havo transgressed tho bye-lav, f.. Sergeant Ellison stated that the pohco had warned a good number of cyclists out the footpaths were continually useij bj them. He had beerj told that the lad,->s were the greatest transgressors. Hh Worship said he had no option bnt to impose a penalty, and the defendants v, ere each fined 10s and costs 7s.