LOCAL AND GENERAL.
There are still nearly 100 Bills on the order paper before Parliament. At the R.M. Court this morning, before Mr T. Bullook, J.P., a first offender for having been drunk while ia charge of a horse was fined 10s and QOBta, In a letter to a contemporary, a correspondent oomplains that sohooi ohildren are not taught to know the time of day by the faoe of the clock. Wire-walking |extraordinary has been exhibited m London by a Mr Charles Pontain, at the Pavilion Theatre, where — using only a Japanese umbrella as a balance -he traversed the wire on roller-skates 1 The Roman Catholio bishop of Auckland will isßue the decree of the Sydney Plenary Gounoil that parents who neglect to send their ohildren to Catholio schools without reason* : able excuse, will be denied absolution for penanoes. It has hitherto been supposed that Jhe highest mountain m the world was MffSnt Everest, one of the Himalayan range, 29,000 ft high, but this honour is now olaimed for Mount Heroules, m New Guinea, whioh soars to the tremendous altitude of 32,786 ft. The South Waimakariri River Road have deoided to eteot a large L shaped embankment 20 ohains long m one arm and 8 ohaina m the other, at the upper portion of the river where the stream is cutting into the bank, and would m floods perhaps endanger Christchuroh. Herr Rudolph Falb, the earthquake prophet, seems to have hit the date of the Mediterranean eruptions pretty closely His prediotion was August 3rd, «nd on the 6th we had news that Strom boll was very notive while now we hear that the whole of the' Lipari Islands are m active eruption. Few people (says the "Northern Advocate ") are aware of the extent to which the truck system has been carried at moßt of the mills and timber stations. Not only are stores limited, and workmen obliged to buy at those stores, but at one plaue if a man rears and fattens a pig of his own for his own family consumption, he has to pay a tat of Id per pound to his employers. If all that be stated is correot a blow is intended to be struok at the chemists by the Medical Aot Amendment Bill, whioh is to be introduced by the Colonial Seoretary. At presoDt it is customary for persons with scalds or burns, toothache or other common oomplaints, Jto at once rush to the nearest chemist for relief ; but it appears that m the proposed measure a olauße has been introduced whioh makeß it an offenoe for a ohemist to prescribe. | We draw attention to the announce' ment m another column as to the Jleoture on the Maori Race by the Rev Mr Buttle on Tuesday next. The leoture embraoes referenoes to the following matters, viz. : — Origin, personal appearanoe, language, sooial customs, religious notions, the King movement, and war. The leoture has already been given m some of the out distriots, and has had a favorable reception m all parts of the colony. We anticipate a crowded audience to hear the treatment of this interesting subjeot. Apropos of the times. -—The following rather good thing is stated to have taken place at a ball lately. Mr Maaher had engaged an Auckland Miss for a polka, and on the danoe beginning said, " Oh, its a polka, but we can waltz to it." Oh, not for worlds," said Bhe," "I hate waltzing to a polka; besides I adore the polka step. «• So sorry," he replied " I never dapce the polka ; but we can sit out this danoe, if you like, and I will talk to you." " Oh, good gracious no J " she exolaimed rising " let us dande it m any way you like." An informal meeting of South Island members favourable to labour settlements was held at Wellington the other day, Mr W. J. Steward presiding. It was resolved that the Premier be asked to (receive a deputation, and that another meeting be held after reoeipt of his reply. Tho deputation Waited oa-the Premier, and suggested that land should be acquired m distriots where work is available and should then be either let to labourers or sold to them on easy terms, m allotments of five to ten acres. The main idea is that the workmen should be ablejto live on the land during winter, when employment is scarce. The Premier heard all the proposals of the deputation, and undertook to consider them; A return baa been laid before the House showing the number of Chinese m thp oolony who are married to European women, the number of Chinese half-oaste ohildren m the colony, and the birth plaoes of suoh ohildren as on the 28th March, 1886, according to the results of the census. The return affords the ' following results :— ln Auckland there were seven Chinese married ( to European women, there were six Chinese half-caßte ohildren, all born m New Zealand. In" Taranaju there were two Chinese married, with eight halfcaste ohildren, all born m New Zealand, f v Hawke's Bay there was one married Chinese and eight half-oa3te ohildren all born m New Zealand. In Wellington there wore seven married with thirteen half-oaste ohildren, eleven of whom were born m New Zealand and two m Victoria, In Marlborough there was one married, with three half-oaste children, all born m New Zealand. In lSelao» there y/erp no married Obinampn, and no half-oaste ohildren. In Westland there was one warned, with two half-caste children, born ia the colony. In Canterbury there were four married, with eleven half-oaste children, all born m New Zealand. In Otago there were twenty-eight married Chinese, with fifty- three half-oaste children, forty-one of whom were born m New Zealand, ten m Viotoria, one m Sydney, and one m China. The best Remedy fob Indigestion.— Nobton's Camomile Pills are confidently recommended as a simple remedy for indigestion, whioh is the cause of nearly all the diseases to whioh wj are subjeot. Norton's Pills, with justioe called the "natural strengthener of the human stomach," apt as a powerful tonio and gentle aperient! are mild m their operation, and safe under any oiroumstanoes. Sold m bottles at la I£3, 2s 9d, 11s, by all,, Medicine Vendors throughout tyraiwrtff
Mr Wylie, the :ohampion draughts player »_ Bailed for Melbourne on Tuesday. In New, Zealand he has played 5013 games, of which he lost 7, drew 209, and won 4797. Messrs Kinsey and Company have obtained' the contraot for supplying the New Zealand Shipping Company's steamera with coal for 1888-9. The quantity to be supplied is 30,000 tons. It is stated m Christoburoh that on aocoun of the high prices prevailing here for sheep, arge orders for mutton for freezing intended to be executed m Otago and Canterbury have been transferred to the North Island. The Panoy Dross Carnival this evening at the Bink should be an appropriate wind up to the season. It is said that nearly all who took part m last oarnival will be present with others m new and startling costumes. Through an oversight we stated m a local that a new firm had taken over the buainess of Nimmo and Blair, seedsmen, Dunedin This is not the case so far as we know. The new firm are •' late of Nimmo and Blair," and hence the mistake. A curious insect, a sort of cross between a grasshopper and a kangaroo, has been received by Mr R. Brown, the curator of the Masterton Museum (says the " Daily "). It was oaught at Dalefield, and wss sent to the museum by Mr G, H. Shuts. Its length over all ia 10 inohes, the body being but 1£ inoh long, and a half inoh thiok. It has six legs, the two hind one 3 being 5 inohes long, shaped like a grasshopper's, and oovered with prickles ; its colour ia a dark brown. It is rarely to be found here, but the sender saw one of the same epeoies several years ago. What was the price that Lord Salisbnry agreed to pay the Pope for the Irish Rescript? (asks the " Weekly Despatch "). We hear from a quarter that is usually well informed that, amongst other things, three points were stipulated for tne eoolesiastioal negotiators : — {1) More pay to the Roman G&tholio ohaplains m India! (2) protection to Roman Oathoio missionaries m barbarous oountries ; and (3) assistance to the Monarch party m Franoe to overthrow the Republic. The ohurlißh refusal of Lord Salisbury's Government to; give I official assistance to Brifish traders at the great Paris Exhibition of next year is a small instalment. The •• Post " says :— lt will be remembered that about three months ago a man |named Edward Iggulden, formely m the employ of Messrs Wilßon and Riohardson, suddenly and inexplicably lost the power of speeoh. Medical advioe failed to produce any appreciable result and the man remained dumb until a few days ago. He was m the habit of making vigorous efforts, when by himself, to articulate, and about a week ago he found himself able to pronounce a word. The complete restoration of his speeoh has sinoa followed, Iggulden is very grateful to those who asßisted him and his family during his strange affliction. The members of the U.A.OD. held their fortnightly meeting m the Templar Hall last Monday evening, there being a good attend* anoe of the brethren. After the ordinary business had been transacted and correspondence dealt with, rather an animated discussion took place m reference to the establishment of a Grand Lodge for the Middle Island of Now Zealand. Finally the sub jeot was left m abeyance till next Lodge night, when it will again be discussed. One member was initiated into the mysteries of Druidism. After responding to charitable appeals and voting the necessary sick pay, the Lodge indulged m harmony, and after spending a pleasant evening adjourned. In the great Maori will case the Chief Justice held that there had been a reconciliation between Eenata and Mrs Donnelly (his ohild) before the former's death; that Renata.had made his mark to the will set up by Mrs Donnelly ; that the mark had been properly attested by Te Roera and Te Teira (Mrs Donnelly's uncles) ; that Renata was of sound mind when he made the mark ; that the contents were read over to him before he touched the pen ; that Mrs, Donnelly did not exercise undue influence m the matter ; and that the second will revoked the one m favour of Broughton, made a year or two previously, Judgment was accordingly entered up for Mrs Donnelly and her brothers and sisters, with costs. The Primitive Methodists have been laboring most earnestly to keep up the average of the Church Circuit Fund, and their efforts have not met with the success whioh they deserved. A special tea, ooncert, and service of song will therefore be given tomorrow evening m the Oddfellows' Hall The programme has been issued far and wide, and upon examination will be found to contain the names of amateur vocalists of more than average ability. The service of song entitled P The Pathway of Life " has been put m oareful rehearsal, and apart from its being new to Ashburton should be well worth hearing. The instrumentalists are most capable ones, and with a triple programme a more than usually brilliant performance may be anticipated. The price of the ticket has been fixed so us make the entertainment as popular as possible, being Is 6d for the tea and enter tainment and Is for the entertainment only. Aooording to the rules of Parliament there were three Thursdays m last week. The " New Zealand Times " of last Saturday, m an artiste on the stonewalling tactics of the Natives, Bays : — Exaoting children are sometimes pacified by a promise that their wishes shall be fulfilled whenever there are two Sundays m one week. This phenomenon is seldom, if ever, experienced on shore, although it is a common enough occurrence on the voyage from New Zealand eastward, when the 180 th meridian is orossed on a Sunday. But if we do not enjoy the boon of a dual Sunday, we can at least revel m the 3liss of having three Thursdays m one week. Parliament makes the laws of the land, and according to the High Court of Parliament low m session three days m the present week have been Thursday. Acoording to the rules of the House today ia Thursday, yesterday was Thursday, and so was the day before. In other words, the sitting whioh began m the regular course on Thursday afternoon did not terminate up to 1.40 this morning, the House having been sitting continuously for thirty-five hours. " Rodgh on Rais."— Clears out rats, mioe roaohes, flies, ants, bed-bugs, beetlos, inseoetd, ahunks, jaok-rabbits, sparrows, gophers. All chemists and druggists. 1
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1919, 15 August 1888, Page 2
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