Local and General News

Feilding Star, Volume IX, Issue 85, 5 January 1888, Page 2

Local and General News

Messrs Dunn and Bartholomew are importing from England an engine to be used on their new sawmill on the Wel-lington-Manawatu .Railway Company's line. In clearing some eld houses near Aldersgate street for new post office buildings, a piece of the. old Roman wall which once encircled London has been discovered. A notice appears to-day, in which the friends of Mr W. Benson, of Kiwitea, are invited to attend the funeral of his late wife, which will take place to-morrow (Friday) at 10 am. Messrs Eade and Venn are the undertakers. The beer duty collection for the month of December amounted to £6235 as against £6313 for the same month of 1886. The amounts collected at the four principal ports were -Auckland, £1402 ; Christchurch, £1337 ; Dunedin, £1248 ; Wellington, £564. The planks on the bridge at Awahuri ! have in several instances been warped by the heat of the sun, consequently the butts stick stick up above the level, and are very dangerous for persons driving or riding. We are aware of several instances lately where horses have been tripped by them. A novice in the cattle trade who resides not a thousand miles from the Kiwitea, purchased a cow the other day. He either had his doubts on her value, or wanted his opinion thereanent confirmed, so he invited a friend who knows about stock to inspect the animal. The fnend did so, and declared " She was as pretty a little poley cow as he had seen." The delighted owner ejaculated, " May I never, but isn't it queer that the first horned beast I ever owned was a poley cow? r> Fact. A very impudent robbery was committed here a few days ago. A young gentleman left bis horse standing near the post office, with the bridle fastened to the stirrup iron to allow the animal to graze conveniently, there being no fear of its wandering "away, On the owner returning from the post office the steed was gone. Diligent search was made, and after a few days it was discovered in a paddock minus the bridle and saddle. It would appear the thief had taken the horse for a ride, and then annexed the accoutrements. The glove fight between Hnrry Laing and Richard Matthews for theehnmpionship of New Zealand takes place at Wan ganui to-night. The fight will be the most interesting battle ever contested in the colony. Both men are hot favorites, while each is confident he will win. Matthews says, "Laing may kill me, but he'll never beat me." Laing does'nt say much, but he looks fit in every way. The Maoris are putting their money on ! Laing in heaps. Matthews i» about a ' stone heavier than his opponent, and is I credited with having plenty of heart and « an amiable temper, which will stand him in good stead when fucmg Lning. The latter has never yet suffered defeat, nor ' has he ever faced a .-man who made the issue doubtful. In -fact this will be the first time he has ever -met one in anyway bis equal or supposed superior. We may expect to hear of a big fight .-gallantly i «oute#tedv <

We regret to iearn that fire has got j into MeasYs P. and J. Bartholomew's bush at Cheltenham. The reported damage to totara trees is considerable. ; Eight trucks of sheep for the freezing works in Wellington went down yesterday afternoon. A second consignment will be forwarded to-day. We have to thank Mr Hill, the agent of the Northern Assurance Company, for a copy of the office calendar and almanac of the Company for 1888. Mr Green, of Turakina, one of the winners at the Feilding sports, was unfortunate enough to be burnt out a few days ago. His •• silver cup" was melted down. A general meeting of the members of the Manawatu and West Coast Agricultural and Pastoral Association will be held at Palmerston on. Saturday, the 21st instant. We (Post) regret to learn that the Eev. 13, W. Harvey, formerly incumbent of St. Paul's, and at present Principal of the Wanganui Collegiate Institution, whose health has for some time been very indifferent, has suffered a serious relapse. His condition now is such as to cause his friends much uneasiness. We have been requested by Mr Stevens, the postmaster, to state that from Ist January, 1888, telegrams for Australia will be subject to a charge of 2s 6d for the first ten words, and 3d for every other word in addition to the present rates for ordinary telegrams. Mbß Pabtington says. — Don't take any of the quack rostrums, as they are regimental to the human cistern : but put your trust in Dr. Soule's American Hop Bitters, which will cure general dilapidation, costive habits, and all comic diseases. They sated Isaac from' a severe extract of tripod fever. They are the ne plus unum of medicines.— Boston Globe. A contemporary complains that even although the Mighty Maxwell is absent from the colony, the management of the railways during the Christmas Holidays, as regards the arrangement of the train time-tables, was even worse than usual, Our contemporary should apply the lines from Moore — " You may sack, you may ruin the boss if you will ; but the smell of sweet Maxwell remains with us still." ■* To-day Messrs J. 0. Morey and Co. have a new advertisement, in which they inform the public generally they have a lot of cheap lines and remmants which, must be disposed of to make room for new goods. Mr Morey further informs us that his firm does not intend to "make a splash for Christmas" only, but will sell goods all the year round at the most reasonable rates, leaving the barest margin for profit. Every new importation will be duly advertised, The following are the officers of the New Zealand Commercial Travellers and Warehousemen's Association for next year:— President, Mr It. Wilson ; vicepresidents, Messrs John Ross. J. M. Jones, W. Da vies, It. Sutherland, and R Skeoch; committee. Messrs C Fnncnurt, A. J. Chamberlain, W. Taylor, D. MeIntosh, J. Callender, M. D. Wreathall, and R. R Taylor ; hon treasurer, Mr T. K. Harty. " Hare you Josephus' works ?" inquired an old Indy at a bo-k shop the other day. " Jo-C— who?" asked the shopman in attendance. "Josephus— his name is Josephus." "Oh ah. Josephus Joscphus. New writer?" Law.no; lie's ever so old." "Dead ain't heP" " Dead J Yes, very dead by this time. Died a thousand ye,ars ago." " Thought so, for there ain't many of his books called for now." Yesterday's Palmerston Times says: — A rather serious accident happened at Bunuytfaorpe yesterday to Mr Alfred Green. He was reaching down a muzzle, loading gun which was hanging against the wall, when it went off and burst as well, blowing one of his hands nearly off. He was brought into Dr Porter's surgery and the hand was amputated by Dr Porter, assisted by Dr Macintire. The operation was successful, and the patient is now doing well. ,'Yo' hab not yet called to me at de house," said a coloured West End belle to her Adonis, "De trouble is, I has not got de acquaintance of your fambly," he replied. " Come tip, den, and be introduced." "Ts jour -ladder at home?" " Dat am jist whar he am." " Am dar a dog about de prememises?" "Dar am , not." " What size boot does your fadder war ?" " Number 13." •• I guess, den, I will befer gwine up to de parental man* sion dis evenih'* Thirteen am an unlucky number." Two obgaks. — Regulate first the stomach, second the liver ; especially the first, so as to perform their functions perfectly, and you will remove at ldast n : neteen-twentieths of all the ills that mankind is heir to, in this or any other climate. Dr Soule's American Hop Bitters is the only thing that will give perfectly healthy natural action to these two orguns. — Maine Farmer. A very large and choice assortment of Kaiapoi Clothing just opened at the Red i Housp, they consist of the well-known Saddle Tweed. Suits, also Boys' and Youths' Suits, Trousers, and Trousers and Vests. Go and inspect before buy* ing elsewhere. — Advt. In spite of dull times there is no reason ■why everyone should nob be well dressed when at the " Cash Exchange" you can get a good strong Tweed Suit (well and fashionably made to fit any man), a White or Oxford Shirt, a Silk Tie (newest Btyle), a pair of good Socks, a Tweed, Felt, or Hard H at, a good Watch and Chain, with strong cases, perfect watch movement. The whole " rig out" for forty shillings. Boys — at proportionate rates. — Advt. It is admitted by all House- wives, who study to get the most out of a shilling, that the ''Jubilee Store" is the store for bargains. Nice little boxes of Tea for Christmas Presents. To everyone who buys a small box of Tea sufficient Fruit will be given to make a Christmas Pudding for the largest family in Feilding. We are determined the people shall have all their little money to spend upon themselves this Christ-mas. Therefore we shall give Great Bargains in Groceries and Drapery. — Advt. Captain Sommerville left for Welling* ton onTuesdaj' to interview the' Government relative to substituting khe JJemington»Lee rifles by Martim-Henrys. He assures us that he has pretty well made up his mind that the latter will hnve to be the weapon for use at the Oamaru meeting, but he thinks that they will have to be tent direct to Oamaru and unp- eked there without any oppor* tunitv being given for practice beforehand. The consignment of ammunition from tUe Remington -Lee manufacturers which uns to have come to hand by the las." FniH«o bout hnß not yet bees heard of.— Ht-ptiid. i

j At a meeting of the Gear Company, held at Wellington yeaterday, a dividend of 10 per cent, was ordered to be paid, on and after Saturday next. Several Feilding athletes went by the noon train to-day to Wauganm to be present at the fight between Laing and Matthews. The betting this afternoon was in favor of Matthews. The Customs duties collected during the month of 1 ecember amounted to £105,073, as against £109,325 in the same month of 1886, and £101,627 for November, 1887. The collections for the nine months of the financial year consequently amount to £953,457. The amounts collected in December at the four principal ports were : — Dunedin, L 26.821; Auckland* L 20.44 6; Chrittchurch, L 18,178 ; Wellington, L 17.618. James Smith, of the Wholesale Fam> ily Drapery Warehouse, Te Aro House, Wellington, will send all patterns tree by post. Wbite for patterns of our Washing Dress Fabrics, a large rariety. and extraordinary cheap at Te Aro House, Wellington. Wbite for patterns of Summer Dress Stuffs, choice new, and the largest stock in the City at Te Aro House, Wellington. Wbite for Self Measurement Charts, and your dresses will be as well made and perfectly fitting as though you called personally at Te Aro House, Wellington. Wbite for patterns of Flannels, Oali» coes, Sheeting, Linens, &c, and you will get them all for wholesale prices at Te Aro House, Wellington. Writs: for any sort of patterns required, and they shall be forwarded at once free of cost from Te Aro House, Wellington. White for patterns of Tweeds, and we will show you the quality of which we make Men's Suits for 42/-, 50/», 60/-, 70/-. 80/». at Te Aro House, Wellington. Wbite -if you want a Suit made — for Self Measurement Charts, and they shall be forwarded without delay from Te Aro House, Wellington. Write your correct Measurements on the Chart, and we will guarantee perfect fitting and stylish Suits at Te Aro House, Wellington.