The Daily Telegraph. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1884.

Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 4190, 27 December 1884, Page 2

The Daily Telegraph. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1884.

On Christmas morning the Rev. J. Parkinson held a service at the gaol.

St. Augustine's Church was nicely decorated for the services on Christmas Day, conducted by the Rev. J. Parkinson.

The Wellington cricketers will be entertained to-night at dinner at the Clnrendon Hotel. They leave to-morrow morning by tho Waihora for home.

It will be learned with regret that McGirr one of the Wellington bowlers, was attacked with rheumatisini this morning in the shoulder.

Pritchard, one of the warders of tho Lyttelton gaol, came uphero lately for his health as he was suffering from consumption. Wo regret to say he died at Mayo's Hotel yesterday.

Brown and Rose who has won the Sydney Summer Cup, is a smart three-year old filly of Mr Smart's, who at tho beginning of next year retires from tho turf. She was in. the first rank as a two-year-old.

It speaks well for the morality of the place (and perhaps forbearance of the police) that after two days' holiday there was not a single case of drunkenness (or anything else) at the Resident Magistrate's Court this morning.

There was some tall hitting at practice this morning on tho Recreation Ground, in which Mr O. C. Williams was very conspicuous, from the Carlyle-streot wicket, by clean drives ho sent several balls over on to tho railway.

Some time ago we intimated that should Tigredia distinguish herself at yesterday's races, she would bo sent to Auckland to run in the Derby ; she leaves to-day by the Wairarapa for the North. We will gladly welcome tho blue ribbon to Hawke's Bay.

Our Waipukurau correspondent telegraphs to-day:—Waipukurau is making a high holiday. All the stores are closed, and a large gathering of people from all parts of the district are attending the Caledonian sports.

The subject of Mr Paterson's sermon tomorrow morning is "Power made perfect in Weakness," and in the evening the subject of lecture will be " More about the Spirit World—shall we know our friends in Heaven."

The Australian Blondin gave another oi his entertainments last evening on Clive Square before a large audience. The feats were as usnal excellent and met with _ tho strong approval of those present. To-night he performs at Hastings.

The first prize in Jacob Faithful's consultation goes to Waipawa, to a railway official, the second goes to Kaikora, while the third goes to a popular Taradalo sheepfarmer. Napier finds the money, and the outsiders take the prizes.

Yesterday's Waipawa Mail says:—Mr Desmond writos as follows: "I can assure you that my dealings with Harker are all square and above board. You have only heard one side, and tho Resident Magistrate's Court will clear me."

When tho news reached town of the victory of tho Poot in the Auckland Cup, it was generally discredited, and many sporting men were inclined to bet that the wire was a " canard." Of course the prophets' horses were nowhere, not one of the three being narped for a place.

The Patea Mail says that a monster meetr ing of Maoris is to be held at Taiporohenui, and after two or three days the Natives will adjourn to Manutahi, It is anticipated that no less than 2,000 Natives will bo present on the occasion. Titokowaru and his followers will be present, and hakas and war dances indulged in ad libitum.

Cleary, the jockey who was thrown yesterday while riding Nymph in tho Hurdles and sustained serious injuries, was one of Chiarini's circus riders, and the man who had the fight with the signer just before sailing. He was admitted yesterday to the hospital suffering from concussion of the brain.

On Wednesday evening at the Provincial Hotel, Mr T. Andrew who is leaving the district was presented by the members of tho Garrison Band with a combined field, opera, and marine glass bearing the following inscription:— " Presented to Bandsman T. Andrew, December 24th, 1884, by the members of the Garrison Band, Napier, New Zealand, as a token of esteem."

The Shaw, Savill and Albion Company's steamer Arawa which arrived at Port Chalmers on Wednesday brought 3000 tons of cargo, 58 saloon, 50 second-class, and 145 third - class passengers, also 23 immigrants for all ports. There wero no deaths on the passage. The passage from Plymouth was made in 45 days ; the actual steaming timo being 41 days 5 hours.

Mr F. W. C. Sturm's dwelling house on the Havelock-road was burned down yesterday afternoon about iive o'clock. The most of the furniture was got out, there being lots of willing hands; through the want of fire appliances nothing could be done to save tho residence. Tho building and the furnituro was insured for £200 in the New Zealand Insurance Company's office.

Tho services in St. John's Church on ,Christmas Day wore bright and hearty. At eight o'clock in the morning a large number of tho parishioners partook of the Holy Communion. At eleven tho customary morning service with address was held. At eight o'clock in the evening the Church was well filled at the Carol Services. This went smoothly and well, tho singing being good in time, tune and expression, and the interludes upon the organ a great treat. The church was decorated with flowers.

A Wellington resident, named Clifton, while walking round tho beach between Happy Valley and Sinclair's Head some days ago, found a huge dead octopus thrown up by the sea. Its body measured nearly five feet lengthways, and one of the few feelers which wero left (the others had apparently been bitten off by sharks) measured 1.7 feet long. The finder secured the monster's beak and several of the homy teeth-rimmed suckers, which he has exhibited at this office.—N.Z. Times.

Wo have received tho annual report of the Royal Humane Society of Australasia which contains besides the usual report of the year's doings much valuable information. Hpre js a piece of good advice to bathers, •'•' If in tho sea, it'may sometimes be a great error to get to land,. If there be a strong ' outsetting' tide, an i pro swimming cither by yourself or having hojd pf a person who'cannot swim, then get .on your back and float till help comes. Many a man exhausts himself by stemming tho billows for tho shore on a back-going tide, and sinks in the effort, when, if ho had floated, a boat or other aid might have been obtained."

If tho Hawke's Bay Cricket Association have any desire to meet with public support they will have to make much better arrangements than wero the case yesterday. The match was announced to commence at twelve, but did not start till half-past two. The Wellington play was comparatively tame, and certainly by no means so taking from a spectator's point of view as the, dashing hitting of White a»4 Wood for. Napier. The fielding of Wellington was immensely superior to tho local men, and particular mention must bo made of Mr 0. C. Wiliams at point. Nothing to compare with it has ever been seen on our grounds. Mr Williams was with, pei-haps, the single, exception of Kelly, some years ago the finest point in Australasia.

The wedding of Murdoch, the well-known cricketer, was as sensational as his biggest score. On the day two hansom cabs drove up to the residence of Mr N. Kinsman, from the first descended Murdoch and a lady, while from the second tho tall form of Bonnor (who acted as best man) and Alexander (who gave the lady away) were visible. Kinsman's marriages are the nearest approach in Australia to those of Gretna Green. On Sundays he preaches without payment to a congregation known as the Free Church of England, and on the rest of tho week knocks clown lots to the highest bidder. Ho has performed in that back parlor of his more than two thousand five hundred marriages, and, of course, his terms are lower than those of regular clergymen. To his credit, it must be said, he generally advertises tho wedding next clay, and thus, probably, Mr Watson, one, if not the wealthiest mining man in Australia, and the holder of many blocks of central Melbourne properties, purchased at so many hundred pounds per foot, learned of his daughter's choice. It was an elopement, and by the time the wedding announcement was in print, the pair were well on their ■way to Adelaide, where Murdoch captained the Australians against the Englishmen. The genial "Billy" has got a "cluck," and it is to be hoped that the stern parent will relent and not bowl both over, and that they may return to the paternal wicket as well as pavilion shortly—forgiven.

Our Meaneo correspondent writes : —Tho scholars of the Meaneo Public School gave their usual 'Xmas Concert on Tuesday evening in the school-room, which was just filled (but not crowded) mostly with parents of the scholars, who seemed delighted with tho tuneful piping of their little ones. Their cheerful and fresh looking fanes, their gay dresses, and tho profusion of flowers held as bouquets, and which alsu surrcm-nrlprl their elevated platforms, besides other decorations and appropriate mottoes on the school wall, were, as remarked "worth the money." Tho programme comprised songs, solos, instrumental piece.*', and recitations. Several ladies and gentlemen of well-known musical ability gave their cheerful assistance. Tho several items were well rendered and favorably received by the listeners, and if a large amount of clapping of hands is an index to satisfaction given, then I think one is safe in saving l that the concert passed off to the entire satisfaction of the audience. The proceeds aro to be devoted to giving the scholars and their friends a free picnic, which I understand is to be held in the last week of the holidays at Farndon Park, on which occasion the prizes will be distributed. The school committee are, I think, wise in keeping one plum to finish up the holidays, as other treats are on the tapis, and if tho usual 'Xmas cheer and these treats are piled on the youngsters at short intervals, perhaps tho bilious complaint would be produced in greater quantity, than healthful recreation and enjoyment Avould be.

T. R. Proctor, oculist's optician, opposite Parker, Blacksmith, Hastings-street, has determined to prolong his stay for one week longer, owing to tho pressure of business. All those wishing aid with weak sight should not lose this opportunity.— [adyt.]

Balmy sleep, good digestion, rich blood, elastic step and cheerfulness in Hop Bitters, Read and believe.

"Rough on Rats."—Clears outrals, mice roaches, flies, ants, bed-bugs, beetle, insects, skunks, jack-rabbits, gophers. Druggists. Felton, Grim wade «fc Co., Agents, Wellington.

The few choico spirits who constituto what we may call the medical jury of the country, were right in their verdict about Wolfe's Schnapps, and Time, tho greatest and highest tribunal, confirms the decree.