The Feilding Star. SATURDAY, MAY 11, 1889. Local and General News

Feilding Star, Volume X, Issue 131, 11 May 1889, Page 2

The Feilding Star. SATURDAY, MAY 11, 1889. Local and General News

I ♦ i A Wanganui shipment of wheat realised 4s lOcr per bushel in Sydney. Mr D. Downes is about to pay a visit to the Home Country, and have a look at the Paris Exhibition. In St. John's Church last night the Bishop of Nelson addressed a considerable congregation. The subject of his discourse was ably treated and the audience were well satisfied with the intellectual treat they received. Mr "William McDougall, of Waituna, has left at this office some potatoes of the Long Peach Blossom variety, grown on his land, which are remarkable for their size. One is 4lbs 13 ounces, and four of weighed in all 151bs 12 ounces, any persons desiring to inspect we will be glad to show them. Tenders are invited by Mr Little, manager for Mr C. Pharazyn, for erecting 50 chains of wire fencing. A guide will be at Mr Hitchman's house on Thursday the 16th instant, to show intending contractors the line. Specifications may be seen at Mr Little's house, Makino. At the annual general meeting of the Feilding Fire Brigade held at Mr Bray's office on Thursday evening, the following officers were elected: — Captain, C. Bray (senr.), re-elected; Lieutenant, J. C. Morey ; foreman, H. Worsfold ; treasurer, S. J. Thompson; secretary, W. Geo. Shearer. Some routine matters were dealt with, after which the meeting adjourned. The body of a man unknown was discovered at Nalson on the Boulder Batik on Thursday morning, abreast of Wakapuaka. It is that of an elderly ra? - with grey hair and fully dressed in d; k coat and vest, with moleskin trouaei . As the police only received the information during the afternoon, it has not beeu possible to take any steps toward ideutifi cation. A sad accident, resulting fatally, happened to a little daughter, 11 years of age, of a resqected eettler at Fordell namod Henry N. Harrison. It appears that the girl was riding home from school on a pony behind her brother, when some children began throwing stones. One struck the pony, which reared and threw the deceased, who fell on her head and was killed instantly. The Skating Rink was well attended on Thursday evening, especially considering the inclemency of the weather. The potatoe race caused considerable fun. There were six competitors, and the first to box his 20 tubers was Mr Coloman, who was therefore declared by Mr Sherwiii, the judge, as the winner of the prize, consisting of a pair of skates. As Judge Ward, Mrs Ward, Mrs Williams, and Miss Ackerman, the temperance lecturer, werednvingat Christchurch in a four-wheeler to the latter's lecture on Thursday night, a drunken man crossing th« Cathedral-square fell in front of the ncr««. which passed over him , inflicting severe lacerated wounds on his head, and other injuries. The Judge had him conveyed to the Hospital, where h« now lies unconscious. Another of those caeca of juvenile crime which are becoming so rife was brought before the Dunedin Police Court on Wednesday, when four boys, ranging from 10 to 15 years of age, were charged with breaking brass fittings off a portable engine and selling them. Threa of the lads were sentenced to a whipping, and one, aged 1 n, to seven days' imprisonment. The Beach commented severely on the conduct of parents in not looking after their children. On Thursday morning at one o'clock the nightwatchman and another equally useful nocturnal officer narrowly escaped arrest at the hands of three vigilant citizens, who actually surrounded the latter gentleman's conveyance, thinking it contained another burglared safe, until warned off by an intangible weapon hitherto known only in Chinese warfare. These three are keeping the affair very quiet, but the " suspects " having a..keen sense of humour could not possibly contain so much fun at one time without an overflow — hence our knowledge of it. It is always safe to assumo when one reads in the advertising columns of this paper that new goods have arrived at the Red House, a bonafide selection of the very best articles obtainable in the Home or Colonial markets, will be offered to clients and customers. — Not only of the very best but of the cheapest possible prices, consistent with prudent business calculations Fresh consignments were opened to-day to which the public are confidently recommended. Mr J. Sparks' Operatic Cvmpany appear at Palmerston on Monday and Feilding on Tuesday evenings when they will perform " Les Cloches de Corueyille." The caet promises to be a most successful one, containing r* it does three members of the Jacob family, whose histrionic and operatic powers are well known. Mies Sparks, who takes her old role of Serpolette, goes to take up her residence at Auckliin.l shorfy, and this will probably be her last appearance on the stage. Mr Marchant, as the Marquis, promises to be a great succea, and Mr J. K. Manning as the Baillip is too well known to need comment. 'Ihe other characters vail also be well sustained, while the choros has been trained to a very high state of proficiency. — Wanganui Chromcie.

Sir Charles Russell's fee for defending the Parnellites is 10,000 guineas. Jurors summoned to appear at the District Court, Palmerston North, on the 15th instant, are notified their attendance will not be required. The proprietors of the Rink have a notice in to-day to which lovers of this elegant sport should give their attention. After the 14th instant the Eink will be open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday in each week. Special provision has been made for ladies in the afternoon sessions. There was a full attendance at the parade of the local corps last night, Captain Pleacaats in command. Sergt.Major Macmillan exercised the men in the new drill, and the sword-bayonet exercise, and the progress made was very marked. Cobbe & Daeragh recently received in one lot 26 cases, containing nearly 1750 lbs. of Nelson, Moate & Co.'s Blended Teas, for which they are the wholesale and retail Feilding agents. These Teas they sell in half pound and one pound packets ; also in five and ten pound tins, at the old prices, viz. : 2/-, 2/4, and 2/8 (all tins given in). They also hold large stocks of Indian and China Teas, which they can supply in any quantity at from 1/6 per S>. Certainly the best medicine known is Sander and Sons' Eucalypti Extract. Test its eminently powerful effects in coughs, colds, influenza ; the relief is in* stnntaneous. In serious cases, and ac* cidents of all kinds, be they wounds, burns, scaldings, bruises, .sprains, it is the safest remedy — no swelling — no inflamation. Like surprising effects produced in croup, diphtheria, bronchitis, inflammation of the lungs, swelling, &c. ; diarrhoea, d?sentry, diseases of the kidneys and urinary organs. In use at hospitals and medical clinics all over the globe ; patronised by His Majesty the King of Italy ; crowned with medal and diploma at International Exhibition, Amsterdam. Trust in this approved article, and reject all others. — Advt. In soliciting the attention of the ladies of this province to our fashionable importations for the present season, we would respectfully ask . them when they visit Wellington to inspect our choice assortment of mantlef, paletots, jackets, furlined cloaks, far caps, &c. &c, at Te Aro House, Wellington. No lady requiring either an ulster or a waterproof should pass Te Aro House, as we have them in large quantities of the most fashionable description and at the most moderate prices. For Ulsters, brand new styles and fabrics, our prices range from 6/11 to 37/6; for waterproof mantles from 8/6 to 18/6, at Te Aro House, Wellington. In Ladies' short tweed jackets we are showing a magnificent assortment, ranging in price from 5/6 to 21/6. In jerseys we have an abundant supply with brainded and smocked fronts from 3/11 to 10/6. We hare also a very nice selection of Garibaldi jackets with belts in black, brown, grenat, navy, light grey aud fawu, from 5/11 to 15/6 at Te Aro House, Wellington.