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Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 3760, 3 August 1883, Page 2

Mr E. Lyndon's rain-gauge, during the month of July, registered a rainfall of 3.60 indies. The football match, Gisborne v. Napier, resulted in favor of Gisborne by one goal and one try to nothing. Gisborne played two men short after tho ganio had been started. We loam that grey wild rabbits aro becoming somewhat numerous in the Maori paddocks at Pakowhai. It is to be hoped that prompt measures will be taken to suppress bunny in that quarter. Tho committee of the Hastings At.hcnceum have decided to open the institution to members on Sundays. This is a step in the right direction, and one that will be thoroughly appreciated by the residents of the suburban town. In the Resident Magistrate's Court this morning, before Captain Preece, R.M., John Higgins, charged with drunkcmie'ss, expressed penitence for his offence, and was dismissed with a caution. Michael Murphy, similarly charged, was remanded until Monday, tho prisoner being still suffering from alcoholism.

A correspondent informs us that the new Colonial Bank in Napier is to receive its furniture from the hands of a firm at Wellington, and he asks, " Is this owing to the fact that none of our local furniture warehousemen have accounts at. that bank, or is it claimed that better materials and better workmanship can be had at Wellington 'r"

The Hospital Committee met this afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. Present: Messrs E. W. Kuowles (chairman). S. Carncll, W. A. Oonper, M. R. Miller, J. A. Smith, and 11. AVilliams. The minutes of the last ordinary meeting, and of the special meeting, were read and confirmed. The visiting committee's report was being discussed when our reporter left.

An accident of a painful nature occurred last evening at Hastings. Our information on the matter is to the effect that Mr Curry, proprietor of the Havelock coaches, was thrown from a horse he was riding, and, alighting on his face, received a bad cut on lhomouth, as well as having several teeth knocked out. His injuries were attended to by Dr. Faulkner immediately afterwards.

The New Zealand Shipping Company's chartered steamer Catalonia, which arrived at AVellingion last Monday, is 3003 tons ; her length is-129 feet, and her draught on arrival'was 2-1 feet aft. Now, if a steamer of the class of the Catalonia, has a draught of 21 feet, what would be tho use of our local Harbor Board agreeing to aschome that, when carried out, will only give us a harbor with a depth of 20 feet of water ?

AYe regret to learn that Mr John Heslop, of Puketapu, lost, his valu.-iblc draught mare Lucy on Wednesday last, after having twin foals, which were both dead. Lucy was the winner of tho fifty-guinea champion cup of the Hawke's Bay Agricultural Show. As a yearling she took a first prize, as a two-year-old she also took a first prize, and a first prize and the champion cup at three years. Mr Heslop has been singularly unfortunate in having lost so many of his valuable animals.

Professor Lichtwark delivered a free lecture last, evening at the Albion Hotel on the scientific management of horses. There was a good attendance, the mission of the Professor apparently creating a deal of interest. The lecturer confined his remarks chiefly to tho characteristics of horses, and the proper.method of managing them, and intimated at the conclusion that he would give an exhibition of his skill in horse tinning tho following morning, when pupils could receive lessons for a fee of £1 Is each on the "no satisfaction, no pay" system.

St. John's Band of Hope Society celebrated its anniversary last evening by a tea and entertainment. There was a large attendance of children, who made a vigorous attack on the supplies, the latter being provided in abundance by the ladies of St. John's congregation. After tea there was singing by the'children. The Bishop of AA'ainpu. Rev. Do Berdt Hovell, and others also deUverei addresses during tho evening. Not the least pleasing part of the programme, however, was the distribution by Mr J. Harding of a large number of prize < amongst the children. The secretary of the society, Mr J. B. Teychcnni, reports that there are at present ISO names of members on the register.

Pearsc's American Panorama opened at the Town Hall. Hastings, last night to a good house. The first part of the programme consisted of views of the principal points of interest on tho route from New York to Chimney Rock, the various scenes being graphically described by the lecturer, Mr Varley. This was followed by a very cni'ovable little concert, in which Mr Murdoch, Mr R. Lewis, Mr Pearse, Mr MoGcorge, and Mr A r arley took part. Mr Lewis was vociferously encored for his singing of "The Little Sentinel," and a like compliment was paid to Mr Murdoch for both of his comic songs, which were simply irrresistable. Mr Pearse sang two songs, his "Kilhvrnoy" being received with hearty applause. A recitation by Mr Varley, "Tho Bashful Bachelor," 'created a good deal of merriment, and evidently pleased the audience. AVc should not omit to mention that MiLewis gave his favorite song, "Now, my Courage," which he sang in fine stirring style. The accompaniments were excellently played by Mr MeGeorge. To-night the same performers will appear in an entirely new programme, and the second part of tho panorama will be exhibited. As at last evening-; entertainment there will be a grand gift distribution, the leading presents to-night being two silver, tea and'coffee services, silver butter cooler, bracelets, kc To-morrow afternoon there will be a matinee for children at, 2.30, when every child who attend;; will receive a present

A meeting for the formation of a cricket club for Taradale and its surrounding districts was held in the Oddfellow's Hall, Taradale, at 7.30 p.m. on AVednesday evening. The Rcvd. C. L. Take was voted to the chair. It was unanimously decided that a club bo formed, and after some discussion as to a suitable name, it was resolved to call it"Tli3 Country Districts Club " (after the name of tho old and oucg famous club.) Tho annual subscription fee was fixed »t half-a-guinea. Mr J. Drummoncl kindly offered'the club the use of some cricketing apparatus, while Messrs Gilhcrd aud Anderson seconded Ins offer by their generosity in giving tho use of their paddock opposite the Government school for a practice ground to the club. The following were elected to form a committee of .ton members, of whom iivc shall form a quorum:—Messrs A. McCartney, I). 15. Davis. J. Jeffaros, J. Drnmmond, 11. J. Gilbevd, AY. Lord, J. Napier, M. Ryan, J. Smith and the chairman. It was unanimously carried that Mr H. S. Tiffon bo the president of the club. The captaincy, voted to the chairman,'" was declined for further consideration, while Mr 11. J. Gilberd kindly consented to act as secretary and treasurer pro tern It was further resolved that the preparation of the ground be entrusted to the superinteiulency of the secretary, and that a committee meeting bo held on the ground to-morrow .at tf p.m. sharp, when a general practice of the club will also be held in order to lose no time for the fast approaching season. Nearly twenty members were enrolled in the room, and from the names submitted it is hoped that as many more will probably join to give a fresh start and impetus to a district once famous for its cricketing material. The meeting closed with a vote of thanks to tho chairman.

The consumption of gas by the Otto gas engine is guaranteed to be 20 to 70_ per cent, less than in any other gas engines. Mr Otto has been again obliged to commence actions against several firms for inringements of his patents. After the action of Otto v. Linfoitd (in which Lmford was defeated, ordered to pay costs, and cease manufacturing) all agents and purchasers of the Linford engino were obliged to pay royalty. The new pattern halfhorse power nominal Otto's patent indicates up to two-horse power, is tho lowest priced, most economical, and best gas engine in the market. For further particulars apply to tho agent for Napier, T. J.

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