Local and General News

Feilding Star, Volume XIII, Issue 68, 5 December 1891, Page 2

Local and General News

The widespread fallacy that one cannot haye too much of a good thing is illustrated by the fact that positive drunkenness has resulted from the excessive use of strong tea, Wo have to acknowledge receipt of press tickecs for tne Uuristmas gift auction, etc., to be held at the Primitivo Methodist Parsonage on Monday next. An advertisement in connection therewith appears elsewhere. It is rumoured, says the Manawatu Times, that the members of the legal profession intend to move in the direction of getting the order rescinded which at present limits solicitor's fee to amounts recovered of over £5, 80 that fees will be albwed for smaller amounts. There was a fair attendance of members of the Feilding Fire Brigade at the practice last night, when the second competition for Lieut. Shearer's medal was decided. There were only two competitors, namely, Messrs W. A. Collins and Kitchen, and resulted in favor of the former. Mr E. J. Eelleher received a wire from the New Zealand Amateur Association, staling that all athletes who had applied to have their performances as prof.es>. sionals cancelled have been reinstated as amateurs. Permission wa*also grunted amateurs to compete in the amateur events at the Feilding sports. — Manawatu Times. We regret to learn that Mr J. Walkley has suffered a relapie just as ha was recovering from a sharp attack of la grippe, Inflammation of the lungs succeeded this and his condition on Wednesday morning was considered very serious, but since then improvement has set in, which it is hoped will continue. -Manawatu Times, A man and woman named Heinz were put on their trial in Berlin, the other day, for the murder of a watchman four years sago, The only motive for the crime was thatit was desired to remove the watch" man in order that a burglary might be committed. The trial excited great in« terest in Germany, owing partly to its revolting details and to the fact that the woman had endeavoured in prison to starve herself to death. "The Hurt Family," says JarnesPayn, in the Illustrated London News, " are very numerous ; it is quite extraordinary how easily many people are ' pained ' and ' distressed ' by this, that, and the other incident, which leave no marl; on le=s sensitive minds. When offence is taken so lightly in the social circle, and upon private grounds, we sometimes wish these good people were not so highly strung. They make domestic life a little difficult." Referring lo Mr T. K. Macdonald's resignation, the Napier Telegraph says : — ■' In his business misfortunes Mr Macdonald will have the sympathy of very many people in all parts of the colony. Hospitable and kindl)-, lie was always glud to be the guide, counsellor, and friend to the visitor and stranger to Wellington. He was a icprcscntalive mnn in every sense of the word, and we exceedingly regret the circumstances that have led to his retirement from Parliament." We regret to announce the death of Mre Mingins, which took place at the residence of her husband, Port street, on Friday last. The deceased was first prostrated by the prevailing epidemic about a mouth ago, but later on very serious symptoms were developed, which resulted fatally, notwithstanding the skill and attention of her medical attendant, Dr Monckton. She leaves behind to mourn her loss, a husband and a large family of seven sons and daughters, and her parents Mrs and Mr Richardson, also of Veildin;*. Sho was a Rood daughter, a model wife, a kiud mother, and a sincere Christian. We sympathise with the sorrowing relatives in their bereavement. Tho funeral will take place to-morrow at 2 o'clock when friends are invited to attend. Mr Alfred Eade is the undertaker.

To-day is the anniversary of the last generul election. The now stock of saddlery which Mr M. Belfit has just opened, is worthy of inspection. There was a full muster of officers and men at the parade of the Manchester Bides on Thursday afternoon. Sir James Hector, who has been ill for a fortnight with la grippe, has had a relapse, and is again con lined to his room. On Thursday Mr Spooner, who is working on the contract for Mr Watts, at the Bank of Australasia, fell through the skylight and was somewhat shaken, but he was able to resume work to-day. The Hou Mr Ballance is nothing if not courteous, so ho has apologised to the Labour Council for putting up Mr McLean without consulting them. The Labour Council will meet to-night for tho purpose of selecting a more fitted candidate. We remind our readers of the Christmas gift auction and sale of work, also the lunch and tea, at the Primitive Methodist Pasonage on Monday next. The friends who promised donations of goods will kindly forward them not later than Monday forenoon. We ar.e glad to see the Rev. H. M. Murray has returned to Feilding, greatly improved in health. Mr Murray has been the guest of Mr Bruce, of Turakina, during the past six weeks, and the change and rest have had a beneficial effect on the reyerend gentleman's health. In another column Mr S. J. Thompson, of the Red House, calls attention to his large stocks of China mattings, floorcloths, linoliums, carpets, &c. Mr Thompson also informs ns that he holds large stocks of plain and fancy crockery, glassware, and fancy goods. Basketware at greatly reduced prices, having purchased largely. These goods must be sold cheap. Between 200 and 300 fancy baskets to choose from. The performance of " The Pardon " in the Assembly Booms on Thursday night, attracted a very fair attendance. The seyeral players acted their respective parts carefully, and were frequently and heartily applauded. The after piece " The Omnibus " was highly amusing and kept the audience in roars of laughter from start to finish. Last mght the attendance waß very small, but the programme was faithfully played. The photographic group, presented by the Mayor to the Council, was the work of Messrs Wrigglesworth and Binns, the well known photographers of Wellington. The likenesses, we are informed by a gentleman who knows the persons repre sented, are remarkably well taken. The whole work is really very creditable, and we recommend every burgess to call at the Council Chambers to see it. The Carnarvon Cricket Club sent a challenge to the Feilding Club to play a match to-day. The challenge was accepted, a team chosen, and preparations made to hospitably entertain the visitors at lunch. Yesterday afternoon a telegram was received stating the Carnarvon team could not fulfil their engagement. No reason was assigned. The Feilding team do not think they have been treated fairly, as some of their men liye many miles away. We have to draw attention to the United Insurance Company's advertisement notifying that the company is prepared to accept fire and marine insurances at lowest rates. As the company's finanClO.l position is n. s£i'on£j one, n.racl ifc iia-s the reputation of being liberal in the settlement of its claims, it will no doubt receive a share of public support. The principal office for New Zealand has been established in Wellington, under the management of Mr J. S. Jameson, the Eesident Secretary.