Local and General News

Feilding Star, Volume VIII, Issue 9, 3 July 1886, Page 2

Local and General News

No. 9 of Hansard is to hand

There will be mass in i"t. Bridget's Church, Feildin?, to*morrow (Sunday) July 4th, at 8 a.m.

Samples of Fijian tea in Ihe Colonial Exhibiii »n are spoken highly of by kxperts. ■■

The Earl of Albemarle is the only surviving oifk'er "f tho*e w'uo took part in Waterloo on the lbtii June, 1815.

Yesterday was one of the finest days we have experienced for a long time. A Bharp frost in the morning with a clear sunshine all the rest of the day.

Mr John Curran advertises that in addition to firewood he is bow prepared to supply matai posts and stabs in any quantity.

Teacher of Natural History— Now tell me which of the animals displays the greatest ati aohment to man ? Pupil— the leech.

Tommy (aside)— Colombus by birth was an Italian. . Teacher (to test pupil's intelligence) — And what, is an Italian P Tommy— An organ-grinder.

In Genoa the policemen wear silk hats and carry silver-headed walking sticks. Genoa seems to be the only place where a policeman cm look as bjg as he feels.

An actor who was extremely ugly, was playing a part in which a lady had to say to him, " All ! sire, you change countenance." A wag in the pit cried out, " Let him do so pray — don't stop him !"

The re-appointment is gazetted of Mr Nicholas Eeid as a Director of the Central Board of the Government Life In. surance Association, and the appointment of Mr J. Duthie to a similar position.

Mr S.vendsen has just opened up a quantity of new and seasonable boots and shoes for ladies and gentlemen. Some of the finest goods ever received in Feeding.

We have to acknowledge receipjb of a copy of a Bill for settling of the people upon the laud of the colony of New "Zealand, introduced by George Hedges in the Timaru Parliamentary Union.

Mr Cnchton, of Glasgow House, advertises to-day that he has just received a large assortment of fanpy needlework, poouah prints, &c. He will give particulars of a great clearing sale in our next issue.

We are glad to see that the popular entertainments at the school room attached to St. John's Church, which were such a success last season are to be commenced again on Wednesday evening next. ;■;■•

The new rose tinted telegram forms are pleasant to the eye. The telegraphic receivers ought to be thankful for the change, as at night their eyes will be less liable to be wearied, as was the case with the previous forms.

"Did you ever execute a work of art?' asked a Boston girl of a young mart from the country. "Oh yes," was the cheer* full reply. "We Scrubtown fellows hung Governor St. John in effigy a couple of months ago."

In the " good old times " in Wellington, " Old Smith," of Thorndon Flat, had the mysterious words vide et crede placed over his shop deor. This ? phrase was freely and popularly translated "No credit here." -

An unprecedented position (says the Timaru Herald) has been ginned by our roller-made flour in the Sydney market, where it in qnoted by last advices at £13 per ton, actually 10s to 15* per ton higher than Adelaide and Melbourne town brands.

We understand that the secretary of the old Feilding Cricket Club will call a meeting of " Knights of the Willow" at an early date, in order to make arrangements for the coming season. An -effort will be made to divide the interest with lawn tennis.

On Tuesday next Messrs P. B Jack son and Co. will hold an important sale at the farm of the late J. P. Hammond, Bulls. The firm will alao sell stock at Ashurot on Thursday, the Bth inst., and at Feilchng on Thursday, the loth in«t. On Wednesday, the 7th inst. they will hold their ordinary sale at Wanganui.

Since 1863, Mr Burnett stated at the Hutt that he had enrolled 1 30.000 total abstainers, and nad given 90.000 badges and 4,800 separate family cards. In a little over six years he had in South and Western Australia and New Zealand administered the pledge to 70,000, and given the badge to 80,000.

A commercial traveller gives the following account of his quarter's operations — Travelled 3864 miles, earned 4 trunks, shown goods 116 times, sold goods 98 times, been asked the news 5061 times, told 2210 tiuieft, lied about it 2160 times, didn't know 691 times, been asked to drink 1891 times, drank 1861 times, changed politics 46 times, daily expenses allowed by house 325, daily actual average 28s, daily clear profit 4s, cash in hand 10s 6d, been to church once.

When speaking on the Govarnment Loans to Local Bodies Bill, Mr Macarthur said : " I think the distribution of monies under this Act should be as far as possible removed from any politioal influence or considerations whatsoever. Each local body should know exactly what it has a right to borrow out ef the money voted by Parliament for that purpose, and should be able to apply for it without referring to the Treasurer or any departmental officer."

We are indebted to Mr D. H, Macarthur, M.H.R., for the following further particulars in reference to the (Jorge Contract, tenders for which are advertised

: — "The Gorge Contract is the heaviest ever put out by Government. The deposit required will be £1000, and the board £9000 to guarantee substantial contractor. The Pohangina Bridge -will be a separate contract. The cylinder bridge will also be a heavy work. Two years will be the time allowed. The Pohangina Bridge will be let and finished at the same time as theJGorge contract." — Manawatu Daily Times.

A slight difficulty has arisen out of the sale by auction at the Pound, of a horse owned by a native. We learn that the purchaser's son was seen riding the animal by the former owner, who at once claimed it and was so urgent in his demands for the lad to give up possession that the presence of Constable Meehan was reqnired to keep the peace. The poundkeeper came on the spot, who learning the name of the Maori, gave him notice \ that he would be sued for the balance of j poundage fees, the sale not having real- | ised sufficient to cover" the whole. The native took a hasty departure. At the meeting held m Palmerston re the formation of a Manawatu and West Coast Agricultural and Pastoral Society, one of the speakers, Captain Brown, said that it was one and a half years ago since the first meeting was held,', and they had since then been adjourning one meeting after another until' they had become the laughing stock of the coast, and it was a standing joke that they were unable to form a society. Ultimately a committee was elected, as follows: — Messrs Oobbe, Pascal, McLennan, W. Simpson, H: Gillies, J. Kebblo, Ralston and F. Robinson for Manawatu For Oroua —Messrs Cottev, Pratt, D L, Smith, Riridifnrdi Lethbridge, Buick, Akers and WLe 1 r. j F.-i* Rangitikei — Messrs Daliynple, R. I Wilson, C. Cameron, J. .Marshall, E. X. , Simpson, E. Bryco, Bockett and Oorton;

We have to acknowledge receipt of the quarterly report of the Dunedin Chambci of Commerce.

On Monday next a .grand demonstration will be held m the Salvation Army Barracks, Manchester street, when Staff Sergeant Httdreth, who has been absent for some months on dufy in Auckland, will give an address. This officer is well and favorably kn»wn throughout the whole of this district, and a good attendance may be assured.

Frod Archer was fined £5 for disbbed* ience at the post at the Chester meeting. Lord Marcus Beresford, the new starter, having reported him, Wood, Barrett, and Watts to the stewards, who fined the four a fiver a piece. Fred is not having hia usual luck so far this year, as Charley Wood is leading him so far. He was greatly disappointed at not being up on Ormonde for the Two Thousand, as he had ridden that wonderful colt a and found him a real clinker.

The Times of a recent date contains the following advertisement : — Son's Education — I wish to place my bright, amiable, youngest boy in care of a family, of the best tone and culture, in a happy, humorous home, where much lively society is kept, literature enjoyed, country life and sports are relished (all animation no humdrum), with an excellent school easily accessible. Onject is preparation for College, not for Church. Address, Pater, &o.

Mr Wardell, R.M.,ef Wellington, while hearmgan :t Ifil ation case yesterday strongly commented on the practice of parents allowing their young daughters to go out with young men without keeping a proper wa» eh over their proceedings. In the case before him the girl was only 15 when she began keeping the company of the defendant, who was only 17 at the time. Wardell thought the immorality di splay ed amongst young people was a terrible fcore in our social life.

The Home rule meeting recently held in Dunedin at the Princess Theatre was a huge succe*B,the buildmg.being crowded to excess, and the proceedings' carried out with the utmost enthusiasm. After the loyal resolutions had been passed the Mayor called for the National Anthem, and the vast audience rose en masse singing two verses, after which ringing cheers were given for the Queen and Mr Gladstone. Every mentien of the latter' s name was received with an outburst of cheering. Some capital speeches were made, notably by Messrs Stanford, Callan, Jago, Darling, and Norman.

A London correspondent writes : — There is talk in high life of a divorce case which will put in the shade- the Crawford and Dilke scandal. All the persona concerned belonging to .the high* est rank. The respondent, though not what i» known a* a professional' beauty, ist very handsome. There are no lest* than four co-respondents, one of thorn holding high office, and all of them bear* ing familiar an i distinguished names. To the petitioner, the respondent, and one of the co-respondfnts, a visit to the divorce court will be no new thing. They hare figured in earlier cases. To the other three co-re»pon lent* the experience will be novel. Efforts are being made to keep the case out of court, but it i» believed they must of necessity fail.— Yorkshire Post.

The following is now going the ronnd of the paper*, and we commend it to such ef our contemporaries as suffer from th-» subscriber who stop* his paper, but neglects to pay up : — A case of some importance to newspaper subscriber? has bpen recently tried in Queanbeyan. Mr Gale, proprietor of the Age, sued a subscriber as a. tent ca»e, under the following conditions:—The party in question, ordeml his paper to be stopped, but did not pay up. The paper was continued and the full amount nued for. The defendant urged that or. notice of .di«'eoutitui«ti<»n an account ought to have been rendered to the end of the current quarter, but Hi* Honor ruled that it w.t* the subscribers duty to pay up at the end of the countermand to relieve himxelf of liability, and gave a r&rdict for the amount claimed.

There has just been printed, to an order of the House, a return showing the amount of honorarium and travelling expenses paid to eaoh member of the several Land Boards in the colony from the Ist of January. 1882, to the Ist of January. 1882, to the 31st March last. The total amounts paid to the several land districts are as follows :— Auckland, £385 10s; Hawke'sßay, £269 13s lOd; Taranakij £560 16s 6d ; Wellington, £840; Marlborough, £290 6s lid; Nelson, £224 0s 9d ; ( anterbury, £S81 10s ; Otago, C 1852 7s 4d; Southland, £898 9s 4d; Westland £269 4s. The following are the amounts paid to Wellington mambers : — T. Mason, £132 2s; H. .Bunny, £306 5s 2d; E. Pearce, £1 ; G. Beetham, £67; W. W. Taylor, £46 , W. W. M'Cardle, £203 16s 8d ; W. A. Fitzherbert, £64 17s 6d ; A Eeese, £28 18s Bd.