Local and General News

Feilding Star, Volume VIII, Issue 114, 2 April 1887, Page 2

Local and General News

There will be service in St. Bridget's Churcn on Sunday next at 8 a.m. Footballers are reminded of the meeting to be held at Hastie's Hotel this evening. We have to acknowledge receipt of a batch of Parliamentary papers from the Government Printer. A quantity of interesting reading matter will be found on the fourth Jpage of to-day's issue. Our Collector will commence his rounds on Monday next, and prompt settlement of accounts is respectfully requested. Cheap excursion tickets will be issued on the Government and Manawatu railways during the Easter holidays. We understand that a petition has been sent to the Government praying that hares may be shot during April. A meeting of the Stewards of the Feilding Jockey Club will be held at Light's Denbigh Hotel this evening at 8 o'clock. Captain Edwin telegraphs to-day. — Warning for gales have been sent to all places south of Napier and New Plymouth. Debentures bearing eight per cent, have been successfully floated for the amount necessary to erect the Presbyterian Manse. Tenders for the building will be invited in a few days. The members of the Manchester Rifles who intend visiting the Easter Encamp- ! ment at New Plymouth, will leave Feildmg on Thursday, the 7th instant, in the [ afternoon at 6.15. We regret to learn that some persons have giyeu way to the unsportsmanlike temptation to shoot the native tui. As these birds are protected under the Act by very severe penalties, the game is not worth the shot. The Rev. Jas. Treadwoll, a clever speaker and a man of scholarly attainments, will deliver a free lecture in the Presbyterian Church on Tuesday. Public attention is directed to the subject — " He Didecha ton Dodeka," the translation of which appears in the advertisement. In connection with the Promenade Concert at the Bazaar on the 6th and 7th instant, there will be several recitations, readings, and solos by lady and gentleman amateurs. Amongst the oil paintings previously mentioned will be seen Tasinanian wild flowers and borrios. We are requested by Mr C. Brown, of Manchester House, to intimate that he is now showing a splendid assortment of now and fashionable drapery for the autumn and winter season. The goods are superb in quality and style, and will be found to well repay inspection. A now advertisement will appear m our next issuo giviug full particulars. Owing to tho great success and tho liberal patronage given to Mr W. Clark during his stay in Foilding, the manager hns been adyised to extend his stay for ono wook more ; and in order to prevent taking more of the stock back thau is nocessary, ho has instructions too sell for ono week cheaper than ovor. A now advertisoinont appears m our advertising columns. Wo publish to-day the advertisement of Mr H. S. Halliday who has oponed a saddle manufactory in Forgusson street, near the store of Mr W. G. Haybittlo. Mr Halliday has had ten years experience in the workrooms of Mr J. Wiseman, of Auckland, probably the best saddle and harness factory in tho South Seas He is therefore thoroughly qualified to turn out articles suited iii evorv way to meet tho requirements of evoryono in this district. Moreover, Mr Halliday enjoys the reputation of being a thoroughly skilled workman, and a master of every branch of his business. Wo wish Mr Hiilliday every success in his presont undertaking. Wedding Bolls again ! We have to chronicle anothor wedding which eventuated on Thursday last, the scene of the festivities being at tho residence of Mr W. Bailey. J.P., Taonui. Tho parties to tho hymeniul contract were Mr Eichard Dafter, of Sanson, and Miss Ellen Jane Brady, oldest daughter of Mr F. Brady, late of Pahautanui. The Rev. H. M. Murray officiated. A pleasant gathering of friends and relatives of the happy couple followed, and we join with them in wishing the young couple every success and happinnss. Wo are glad to note that in tho proverbial distribution of the " wodilinsr fake" the Press was not overlooked on this occasion.

It has been, suggested to us that it would be a very great advantage to tho public generally if tho Railway Department would notify early its Easter holiday excursion routes and fares, so as to enable peoplo on holiday bont to make the necessary arrangements for taking the fullest ! advantage of tho most suitable outing for Easter. While the workmen engaged exeava^ i ting the ground where Mr Lindsay's ! bootshop stowd previous to the fire, they , found a quantity of bones whioh were subsequently ascertained, on examination by Dr Cahill, to be human. Many years ago this site was an old Maori pali and a stream known as the Kumototo flowed through there and into the harbor. The bones found consist of the vertebra, leg bones and arm bones, and no doubt are the remains of some Maori who had been buried there very many years ago. — Wellington Times. Among the Bills to be introduced by the Government into the Legislature during the coming season are the following . — Representation Bill; a Bill for the acquisition of private lands for tho purposes of settlement; a National Park Bill ; a Bill to abolish Coroners' Juries ; Legislative Council Reform Bill. The Supreme Court Reporting Bill and Crim» inal Code Bill will most probably be remtroduced. Either Sir Julius Vogei or Mr Ballance will bring down a measure to extend the Parliamentary franchise to women. A Bill to abolish civil proceeds ings for small debts has been prepared, but has yet to be considered by the Cabinet. These measures, together with questions of finance and public works, will probably fill up all the time available for next session, without any private or local Bills. There will, however, be a considerable number of these brought forward. Well-founded reports are being circulated in the Liberal Clubs, says an English paper, that Mr Gladstone, I though not actually in pecuniary embar- ! rassineuta, is so strained for funds that i his friends are urging him to apply for the pension which is allowed to ex»members of the Cabinet when they become impoverished. He felt the loss of his yearly salary of £5000 as Premier severely. When Mrs Gladstone heard ef his resignation on the defeat ot the Home Rule Bill, she expressed her chagrin at the loss of income, saying to a friend : "We cannot afford it. The sale of pamphlets and book 8 adds to our income, but this source does not suffice to meet the drain associated with a long- continued public career. Mr Gladstone has had many chances to make himself rich, but he remains poor and will die poor." The facilities offered by the Manawatu Railway Company to reach Wellington at a very moderate outlay are certainly being taken advantage of by many residents of districts adjacent to the line. As a matter of health the outing is enjoyable through the pleasant railway trip to the Empire City, while as to material and economical advantages these only want to be more widely known to be thoroughly appreciated. As the stream of visitors is steadily sotting in towards one of the finest and most attractive buildings and businesses in the City, viz., the Te Aro House, Wholesale Family Drapery Warehouse, where the following combination of advantages are offered: Ist. A fine roomy, lofty warehouse, with abundance of light and all the latest conveniences, so as to ensure tho utmost comfort in buying. 2nd. A magnificent stock of General Drapery and Clothing bought in the best Home markets, directly from the manufacturers. 3rd. All goods are marked in PLAIN FIGURES, are sold at actual wholesale PRICES, and any single article can be purchased, and any length cut. 4th. Customers coming from the Country will effect a considerable saving of time and labor by visiting the Refreshment Room on the premises, open daily from 9 a.m to 6 p.m., where tea, coffee, cocoa, and other sliht refreshments may be had at exceedingly reasonable charges. Dressmakino and Tailoring, bothjirst class, are other special advantages to be obtained only at the Te Aro House, Wholesale Family Drapery Warehouse. Wellington.