The Taranaki Herald. [PUBLISHED DAILY.]

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 9400, 29 March 1898, Page 2

The Taranaki Herald. [PUBLISHED DAILY.]

TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 1898,

Mr G. A. Martin has been selected judge of the West Coast band contest, to be held in Greymonth on the 10th and 11th of May. Intending competitors are leminded that entries for tho great athletic and cycling carnival in Cook's Gardens on Easter Monday close with the secretary, Mr G. Tuffin, to-morrow evening, at 8 o'clock. At Lyttelton on Saturday night a large public meeting was held in the Railway Social Hall, where the Premier was presented with an illuminated address from the Liberals of Lyttelton. Borchegievink, who visited tho Antarctic a few years ago, sails in July iv command of Sir George Newnes' expedition to the South Pole. Tho Speaker of tho Legislative Oounoil has refused to allow the Women's National Political League the use of the Council Chamber foi the annual convention. Mr J. H. Kee&ing willofferon Saturday at Ins mait the good- will of one of the finest sites on tho ltiver Bank. The lease has 20 years to run, with a purchasing olause. A man named Robert Culbert deliberately attacked the windows of the Blenheim branch of tho Bank of New Zealand with a stout willow stick, doing damage to the value of £5 or £0. For this ho has been committed for trial. Yeateiday on the raeecomse the Collegiate School Steoplechasc was decided. Theie weie twenty staiterb, and Hewitt won somewhat eabily in 7min sosec, Caplen, COjds behind, second, and Me Kelvio third In the Supreme Court, in Chambeis, yesterday, before Mr ( '. C. Kettle, Registrar, in le O. Silcock, deceased, on the motion of Mr Borlase, probate was gianted to Clara Silcock, tho executrix named in tho will. Date of will, 2nd May, 1882 ; dateof death, 12th March, 1898. New season's goods, showing special value in dress materials, aie now being shown by Mrs Roberts, of the Avenue, and inspection is invited. Everything for autumn and winter wear is of the latest and best, especially in capes, jackets, mil linery, gloves, children's outfits, etc. The very best value is guaranteed. In our business columns will be found a notification fiom the Loan and Discount Office, to which particular attention is directed. Mopsis I. Snlek and Co. have a valued reputation for the manner and method of conducting their laigdy increasing business, and the strictest secrecy is ensuieJ in all transactions passing through their hauds. Asked by a Cbristclnirch inteiviowcr about the piobability of his going Home, Mr Seddon said : — " I have not the slightest intention of leaving tho colony. There is time enough yet to talk about tho Agent-Generalship, but I havo no ambition to succeed Mr Reeves. While I retain the confidenco of my party my position is hero, j»nd when I iohe it I shall have no desiro to retire to London. An additional shipment of dress goods (both plain and fancy materials) has just baen opened up by ihe D.1.C., Wellington ; also blouse mateiials, gloves, etc., and samples havo boon forwarded to tho Wanganui agent, Mr Lilly. Early selection is absolutely necessary, as tho fust pick is always the best, and Mr Lilly will be visiting- the country distiicts at an early date. The Polo Tournament was concluded at Hastings yesterday. Whaiciangi I. boat Rangitikei by 7 goals to 3 : Toarai beat Wharerangi 11. by 11 goals to ' . A long obstinately contested match, Oroua v. Wharerangi 1., resulted in a win for the former by 14 goals to 3. For tlm Junior Cup Tearai beat Ruatnuiwha by 10 goah to 2. The result is that Oroua wins tho Saville Cup, held for the last two years by Rangitikei, and Tearai the Junior Cup. The mo3t powerful light in the world is at Fire Island, New Yoik Harbour. To ships it will be visible a hundred miles out at sea. The light itself cannot be seen at that distance, owing to the curvaturo of the earth, but the flash on the clouds in the sky may be discerned. In other words an intermittent glare will be obseived, as if lightning were to show in tho same quarter of the hoavens at regular intervals of five seconds. Tho light, which is electric, will have a power of 50,000,000 candles without tho lens. Tho lens which was made in Paris, is of enormous size — about ten feet in diameter. It \rill increase the power to 250,000,000 candles. An experiment has been conducted at Baltimore with the new submarine baat Argonaut, which is now in successful opeiation, travelling below water for hours with peifect' safety. Tho vessel was run out into the harbour with 1290 ft of cable attached, and while under water communicated by telephone witli the War Department at Washington. The American nayal authorities are greatly interested jn the successful result "of the experiment whjoji clearly demonstrates that the divors acting with the Argouaijt could place torpedous under an jnyading fleet, and receive outers straight f rcm the War Depaitmeut directing its destruction. Sincere sympathy ,is fe't for Mr and Mrs James Cannons and family at the heavy loss they have sustained in tho death of a bright and promising little girl— Evelyn Ellen.aged 14 }'earb C months. The deceased was a great favourite with all her companions, and has borne her terrible affliction —a dreaded cancer in the neck— with wonderful patience during the past six months. The funeral will leave the residence of Mr Cannons, Harrison Street.to-morrow afternoon at 3.30 o'clock. The scholars of the Wesloyan Sunday School are requested to moot shortly before that hour, and pay their last respects to the memory of one of their number. •A shooting affray, which appears to be difficult of explanation took place in the Belmore Markets, Sydney on Siturday night, March 12. As the result of a elisturbanca which took place, a young man named William Lacey was woundod by a revolver shot. About half- past nine o'clock when all the stalls were thronged, a melee occurred in the markets. On the one hand it is alleged that a young man named Elliott, who resides in Balmain, was attacked by Jiriikin3. Ho was knocked down and subjected to maltreatment. Lacey alleges tliajt he interfered for the purpose of assisting, Elljott, but he soon; found himself " at loggerheads' With him. ; In the disturbance a J revolver was drawn and a fiijot fjred, wjjich pjerced Lacey.'s left ear and basmirched the left cheek with powder. The jncidgnj pirated a considerable amount of sensatjon jn tjje markets, and the crowd winch gathered around soon hid tho oombatants from view. Lacey, however, retreated for some distance, when two more shots were fired in rapid succession. The police forced their way through the crowd and arrested Elliott. He offered no resistance. The revolver was secured by some unknown person who disappeared. Elliott was taken to the police station. Lacey afterwards walked to the Sydney Hospital iv company wiijh the jpolice. In addition to the wound on his left' ear, Jie also had an abrasion on his forehead aAd another on the bridge '<# the .nose: j[t'*ls stated that tho parties to tym $hi)\it§ were unknown to each othftK j)rjor^9 thVocuunrence. | Lacey alleges thai bg Pffiy faterfereel' in ! the disturbance in the firsj; instance because Elliott was fighting with 'another j man and was struggling on the ground iv a busy portion of the thoroughfare.

Messrs Liffiton and Nixon hold n stock Rale at Foidell on Thuibday next at 1 p.m. The entries will bo. found in our advertising colnmns. Messrs H. I. Joiips and Son, booksellers and Btationera, notify that their premises will be closed on Thursday next for the annual stock-iaking. At Messrs P. R. Jackson and Co.'s usual stock sale at St. Hill Street tomonow a special line of 2,400 Lincoln ewes will be offered. There is a big stock entry. In connection with the death of Mr Timothy Coakley, a Requiem Mas 3 for tho roposo of Ins soul will be celobrated at St Mary's Church to-morrow morning at 8 o'clock. A meeting of dairymon will be held this evening at Foster's Hotel, to consider the advisability of raising the prico of milk on account of the drought and the bad prospects of the coming winter. For the shooting season, Mr J. B. Evitt, gnnmuker, of EiJgway-street, has just to hand direct from the manufacturer all the latest ammunition and shooting requisites fully detailed m our business columns. William Alexander Millar was brought before Mr H. AY. Northcroft, S.M., at tho Police Comt this morning on a charge of theft at Maugamahii in connection with C. J. King. Accused was remanded till Thuibday, bail being allowed, Members of the New Zealand Veteran's Association are requested to attend the funeial of their late comrade, Mr Timothy Coakley.to-moriow afternoon at 3 o'clock. The veteranti will assemble at the Fire Bugade Station at 2.30. Nominations close at the Corporation Batli3 this evening with Mr H. Mowtell for the principal events at the great water carnival in connection with the St George's Swimming and Water Polo Club on Thuisday evening next. A rather novel sight was witnessed in town this morning, when two teams of eight bullocks each paraded the streets. They are the property of Messrs Gyno and Biggs, and- will bo engaged at the Pipiriki sawmills. Tho bullocks are to be driven to Pipiriki, via Field's track. The following '• send off" from a Hot Lakes paper has all the pleasent warmth of the solfatara about it : — " Mr 's name appears iv tho passonger list of Capo Otway bound for Vancouver. Pie is ofl to Klondike to settle down. We would lather that he had remained hero and settled up." Mr J. H. Keesing has an addition to his property list of a splendid invostment for a man with £100. Ho offes a property of 9 acres, with cot t ago, ot chard and other impi ovements, only 3 miles from town, for a very low prico, and only asks £100 cash, while the balance may remain on mortgage at the very low late of i pDr cent interest. The Marlborongh Gun Club meeting is proceeding to-day, the principal prize being the £100 handicap. Mr Chavannes sont tho following wire this afternoon from SprhifJ Creek : — " Third round finished. Twonty-four in yet without miss. I have lost ono bird dead out of bounds, and young Charley missed in one nomination." Readers of tho Hkiuld are reminded that the opening of the npw Economic premises iv the Avenue takes 'place tonight. Tho whole waiehouse has boon specially decorated for tho occasion, tho large stocks of now goods being shown in such a way as to make it oasy to sco at a glanco the entire stock of each class of goods. The Garrison Band will perform a solection of music duriug the evening. An invention of the greatest possible interest to stock-owners will be exhibited at F. R. Jackson and Co.'s saleyards tomonow. The invention is a chemical brand patented by Mr Harrison Gibson, of Stratford, which while thoroughly effective docs not in any way injuro the hide of the uumml branded. The pio^ent systom of fire-branding cattle deteriorates tho value of Australasian hides to the extent of £350.000 a year. On Thuisday evening what should pi ove an enjoyable enteitainmeut will bo held in St Paul's Hall under tho an pices of the Warganui Sunday School Union. A descriptive lecture entitled " A Tour Bound tho World " will be illustrated by a large number of \ery fine limelight views. Special prominenoe will bo given to tho>Holy Land, Egypt, and recent discoveries in Pompeii. Apmopriate songg will bo rendored during the evening. Wo aro informed that very excellent entries havo nheady been received by the secretary (Mr G, Tuflin) for the sports meeting on Easier Monday in aid of the gioundsin Cook's Gardens. There are over 100 nominations for the running events and the cycling races will also be well contested. Nominations oloso tomoriow evening at 8 o'clock. For some years past the young men of the Baptist Church have beon carrying on what n known as a " Mutual Improvement Society " during the winter months, mainly for tho purpose of intellectual and sooial development. Good work has hitherto been done in this way, and tonight a tea meeting is to bo held in the class-room of the Church, commencing at 6.30, with a view to starting a now session of the society during the foithcoming winter, and also to wind up tho season of the Excelsior Cricket Club. All young mon aie cordially invited to attend. By private wiro leceived from Christchurch this morning we learn that at the meeting last night of the executive of the N.Z. League of Wheolmen the application for affiliation from the Wanganui A. A. and C. Club (Cyclists) wasrefuuedby four to throe. Another wire from Mr 11. K. Woon was to the effect :—" Hard go ; just won !" Mr J. Muir, secretary of the local Amateur Club, haß since been notified that the League has accepted affiliation, conditionally on the Board of Control admitting the local Cash Cycling Club to use Cook's Gardens on equal terms with tho Wanganui A.A. and C. Club. We understand that the Board has no objection to do this, and a meeting will be held this evening to consider the matter. Mr F. I. Jones, for non-attendance on jury service this morning, was fined £5 unless cause be shown why- ho should not have appeared. Constable Sherman deposed that he left the summons at the shop with Mr Jones's brother, who said that Mr F. I. Jones was from town and he did not know whether he would bo back in time for tlip sitting of the Court. His Honor said §oineono should have appeared and represented the facts to the Court, Mr Jones attended this afternoon und explained that he had been away in the country forkr k mouth and had ijqt received the summons, whjeh he found ivmonget a bundle of other papers at the shop. IJia Honor said, he woujd not raise the question now, bu{ for the present would excuse Mr Jones from service be cu,u3e he had not been served personally. Mr aud Mrs W. Rodsvelland child were yesterday the victims of a trap accident that fortunately did not end seriously, at least so far as the ocoupants were concerned, It appears that Mr Suisted and Mr PvOflwoll were driving along the Taylorville Road in thoir lespective traps, when the former pulled to the side to allow Mr Bodwell to pass. At that moment a number of cyclists came in view, and Mr Bodwell also drew off tho road for their convenience, but did not observe that Mr S'listed had pulled up altogether, as he had his attention drawn to the cyclists. The result was that his vehicle collided with the wheel of Mr Suisted's conveyance and upset. The occupants were thrown out, and the liorse bolted with the trap, which collided with a building close to the footpath, both wheels being carried away. Mr Rodwell received a few bruises, but the others escaped with a shaking. The horse was no worse for the adventuie. Me3srs Borlase and Barnicoat, the Borough solicitors, have been served by Mr James Watt (acting for plaintiff) with the statement of claim from the Suprome Court in "connection with the refusal of the Borough Council p gl'ant Mr T. Mitchell a meat purveyor's lijiense. The plaintiffs principal ojlegafciqu is that various members of £}ie pqunc.il wfyo refused his lioeuso w&ro lntgrgstgd and biassed on account of their being shareholders of the Castiecliff Railway Company and the Wanganui Meat Freezing Company. > He also alleges that there is no ground whatever for refusing his liconse, that his application was not considered honestly and in accordance with law, and that the Council refused his license in order to compel him to havo his stock killed at the abattoir. The plaintiff, therefore claims that the resolutions refusing his license may be rescinded, and that the Council may be compelled to grant him a license. Tho case will be heard before the Supreme Court in banco in Wellington as soon' as the "ntecessary defence and affidavits In support 'hive becnfllou, '" ' m ""'■ '* 0