Local and General News

Feilding Star, Volume X, Issue 110, 23 March 1889, Page 2

Local and General News

Harvest thanksgiving services will be held in St. John's Church on Sunday. The Maori football team defeated the York Club team by a goal and a try to a goal. If the Colonial Treasurer puts a tax on the flax industry he will be truly called an argentiexterebronides sort of a man. The most Rev. the Primate will hold a confirmation in St. John's Church the week after next, the day and hour will be duly advertised. The increased export trade now done at Foxton, should be an inducement to the Bailway Commissioners to improve the train services that town. A Dunedin engineer has just invented a new machine for cleaning and dressing flax. The inventor claims that with his process bleaching will be no longer necessary. We understand that J. Eobinson, late of this town, was 60 seriously hurt in the Otaki fireworks accident that he is confined to his bed, but he is progressing very favorably. The hempmill of Messrs P. and J. Bartholomew ib turning out from three to four tons daily of first class material. At the lowest possible estimate this meam£2so per week earnings. Overtures have been made for the purchase of Sornnus from America by the present owners o£ Sir Modred, the old stable companiori*of Somnus. Messrs Baker and Co. have, however, determined not to let Somnus go at any price, as they think their horse will turn out the best sire in New Zealand. This morning Mr Kilgour was driving his sister from the Kiwitea to Feilding. The horse fell and broke the shafts of the vehicle the occupants of which were thrown out on the road. Fortunately they escaped unhurt. Mr Vaughan wa^ near at the time and, with the assistance of two other young men, got the horse clear of its harness. The trap was left on the side of the road and the travellers returned'home.

The number of persons arriving in this Colony during the month of February was 1334 and the number of departures 1288. No Chinese arrived or departed during the month.

-We expect a good attendance at the Crawford-Hunter party on Tueday ni{.',ht as we hear of visitors from all parts of the district who are coming down. Ther ) will be a veritable " gathering of the clans ' in Feilding then.

The Rev. G. Warner will preach in the Methodist Church for the last time tomorrow morning. The subject will be " Purity and Power." Mr G. Adams will preach in the evening.

The Canterbury ram fair on Thursday was largely attended. The bidding was fairly brisk, especially for Lincolns, for which as high as 20 guineas were realised. Some very good Lincoln rams, sold privately, fetched 30 guineas. Leicestei'B and Southdowns fetched up to 5 guineas. Merinos were not in much demand.

At the Napier Supreme Court William Harkness was found not guilty of stealing .£64, the property ol John McKenzie. John Smith, for attempted rape, was sentenced to five years' imprisonment with 25 lashes. John Glendin pleaded guilty to larceny, and was let out on probation, but ordered to pay i>2o, the cost of the prosecution.

The first concrete wall (in place of the customary wooden fence) erected in Feilding has just been completed by Mr W. G. Haybittle at the back of his business, premises Fergusson street. Mr Haybittle reckons that the extra cost will be recouped him in a very few years owing to the perishable nature of wooden fences.

The Evening News reports a severe outbreak of typhoid fever in Napier. There are thirteen cases in the hospital, and several others outside which have not been reported to the authorities. The blame is laid at the doors of the Borough Council, who have been apathetic and indifferent as to the health of the town.

Professor Hickton will give an exhibition of his skill as a horse tamer here on Saturday the 30th instant. Anyone having wild horses to be brought tinder thorough subjection are requested to leave word at Mrs Hastie's Hotel. Professor Hickton has a match on Tuesday next at Normanby with Professor Lichtwark for d£2o a-side.

The sale of furniture to be held on Monday next by Messrs Stevens and Gorton, at the private residence of J. C. Thompson, Esq., promises to be one of the events of the period. Everything will be sold without reserve therefore buyers may expect to realize some excellent bargains. The articles were on view to-day, and may be inspected from 10 a.m. on Monday.

It appears that in consequence of the great expansion of the Wellington Woollen Manufacturing Company, and for other reasons, the Directors are making preparations for a considerable increase in the available capital of the Company. The step now decided upon ought to place the Company in a thoroughly soxtnd position, and we hope that every prosperity will continue to attend the operations of this important local industry. — N.Z. Times.

Several deserters from the Navy were sent to England on Thursday with the time expired men of the Australian squadron by the Tongariro. One man's case caused some sympathy. He left H.M.S. Nelson six years ago in Auckland, and being a carpenter by trade, started business in the Northern district, where he has done remarkably well. A short time ago (says the N.Z. Times) he married a most respectable young lady, and within a few hours afterward was arrested as a deserter, and is now on his way to England, leaving a young weeping bride behind him.

On Tuesday evening next, as will be seen by advertisement, the CrawfordHuuter party of Scottish vocalists and entertainers will appear in the Feilding Assembly Rooms. Wherever this talented company have performed they have almost invariably been greeted with large audiences, to whom they have given immense pleasure and satisfaction, and the press have been unanimous in passing high encomiums on each of these gifted singers and actors, and on their entertainment generally. We have reason to believe this will be a really first-class 'show,' and we expect to see it patronised by a crowded house.

There was a large attendance at St. Paul's Cathedral on Thursday afternoon to witness the marriage of Miss Ada Susannah Evelyn Mills, fourth daughter of Mr E. W, Mills, J.P., the well-known merchant of Wellington, to Captain William J. Grey, of the Customs Department, and formerly Captain of the Government steamer Stella. After the ceremony the bridal party proceeded to the residence of bride's father, on Aurora terrace, where the wedding breakfast was served, and at which a large number of guests were assembled to do honor to the occasion. The wedding presents were numerous and valuable. In honour of the event the vessels in port yesterday were gaily decorated with bunting. The newly-married couple left on their honeymoon trip last night. — N.Z. Times. [The happy couple arrived in Feilding yesterday.]

In a remarkable leading article headed •' Puritanism in politics," the Pall Mall Gazette says: — It is impossible not to recall the names of three men who six years ago were the hope and pride of three of the greatest nations of Europe. In Bussia Scobeloff, in France Gambetta, in England Sir Charles Dilke were regarded, not merely by their personal adherents, as certain to exercise a supreme power in their respective countries. Where are they now ? Skobeloff died in a drunken orgie in a house of ill»fame, Gambetta was shot by a jealous mistress, and Sir Charles Dilke has met the still more tragic fate of being buried for ever while still breathing beneath the infamies of his life. The fate of these three of the foremost among modern men should burn a lesson deep into the memory of this generation. The following itemß are from the Man--1 awatu Times . — At the meeting of Manawatu Kil winning Lodge, No. 690, S.^. held on Wednesday evening, it was resolved to co-operate in the movement for establishing a United Grand Lodge of New Zealand, Arrangements were also made for holding the usual Reunion in celebration of the anniversaay of the Lodge on April 26th. The affair will te arranged in a similar manner to the first one hold by the Lodge some years ago which was such a pronounced success. A general committee consisting of all the members has been appointed to carry out the proceedings, and this will meet on Wednesday evening next. — A meeting of justices, to revise the jury list for Palmerston North, is convened for otb April — At a meeting of the Wellington Com mittee of the Ihmedin Exhibition, held yesterday, a Committee was appointed for Palmerston .North, compiling 20 names suggested by Mr Abrahairs, tho Mayor. —Two of the bridges on the Napier road -one near the Stoney Creek school and the other near Ashurst, opposite the gravel reserve — are reported to be in an unsafe condition. As both theso are in the Manchester Koad District, they vill be doubtless receive attention.

The Wellington-Manawatu Company's land sale was held at Wellington yesterday. Out of 26,024 acres in the Otaki Block, 2995 acres were sold, realising .£3 6s per acre.

The secretary of the local Acclimatisation Society, Mr Beattie, has been advised by the Colonial Secretary that the season for shooting native game will open on April 18th and close on 31ht July.

At the Dog Show, held in Wellington yesterday, the following were the prizes allotted to this district : — Class 4, St. Bernards — Gr. Revington Jones' Bruno, Ist. Class 12, Setters, Irish— W. G. Haybittle's Rock.

The result of the Government Land sales was that 80 selectors purchased 12,742 acres 0 roods 39 perches, ou various conditions, the capital value of which was £15,512 0s 7d, while the deposits amounted to £1056 7s 3d. The value of the land disposed of under the various conditions was as follows : — Perpetual lease, £12,590 6s; cash, £1834 8p ; deferred payment, £1087 6s 7d ; total, £15,512 0s 7d.— N.Z. Times.

The story of a fight in the riding school at Knightsbridge between two Grenadier officers (says a London correspondent) ia followed by one of a battle royal between a maj or and a private in the southern home garrison. The major, who is a notorious bruiser and martinet, overhead oue of his privates say on parade, " I wish I could be alone with him on equal terms." " Come to my rooms after parade and thrash me if you can," said the major. Obviously a challenge in such a case was equal to an order. The private, a strapping, courageous fellow enough, went to his major's room, taking with him a comrade, which by the articles of this novel branch of warfare he was permitted to do. The major was attendod by a subaltern. The two men fought for 35 minutes, but alas ! for popular romance, the poor private was hopelessly and cruelly punished, and was not seen again [ ou parade for a fortnight.

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It will be seen by advertisement in another column that Mr J. J. Curtis, of Grey street, Wellington, draws the atten lion of the tradespeople and others to the advantage thpy will receive by having goods consigned to his rare. Consignees at present suffer from delay in transit at Wellington, and the consequent expense of storage, which would be entirely avoided. Those wishing to send parcels or presents to Europe are reminded that he has a clieap prompt delivery by each of the direct steamers for London. Par eels so sent are delivered at the door oconsignee, if instructed. It is also notif fied that he has special conveyance for the removal of furniture and luggage. I'uslom House work is, of course, o necessary branoh of his business. — Advt.

You should visit Wellington and abovall things go to the sale of overplus sume tner drapery at Te Aro House.

You should visit the sale. Why ? Because the bargains have been numerous and astonishing and the remainder of the overplus will be sold at still lower prices during the present week at Te Aro House, Wellington.

You shonld visit the sale. Why ? Because it is the last week and it positively closes on Saturday next, at 10 o'clook of the evening. Fail not therefore to giye a look in at the overplus sale; Te Aro House, Wellington.

You should visit this sale. Why ? Because you will benefit amazingly by so doing and make your money go further than it eyer did before, if you will but call at the overplus sale at Te Aro House, Wellington.

You should visit the sale. Why ? Because you would enjoy the outing. Because you would purchase cheaply. Because you would save money and because so many of your neighbors have done so by visiting the sale of overplus stock, at Te Aro House, Wellington.

Do not delay, we cannot posßibly extend the time, the sale will positively come to an end at 10 o'clock in the evening of Saturday next at Te Aro House, Wellington.