Local and General News

Feilding Star, Volume XIII, Issue 121, 9 April 1892, Page 2

Local and General News

Sir George Gray will reach his 80th jear on the 14th instant. We have to thank the Registrar j General for parts No. II and 111, of the results of the last census returns. Owing to the concert the meeting of the Sayace Club called for last night, was postponed until Tuesday nest. At the sale of privileges for the Foxton races Mr Joseph Sinifch, of Feilding, bought the outside gate for £24 10s. Miss Stewart, of the Ladies' Emporium, is now showing her winter millinery, consisting of the latest styles and fashions. A new advertisement will appear in our next issue. Our readers in town and country are requested to note that there will be no "Wednesday half-holiday next week, on account of Good Friday being a close holiday. Captain Edwin telegraphs -.—Weather forecast for 24 hours from 9 a.m. to-day — Warnings for easterly gales with rain after from 12 to 20 hours have been sent to all places. The privileges of the Feilding Easter Kaces were sold to-day, and realised as follows : — Outside gate, £119, J. Smith ; Lawn, &c, £150, Younger and Laing ; Car;ls, £26, Kirton and Curtis ; Publican's Booth, £50, Seddals ; Refreshment Booth, £8, J. Smith ; Horse Paddock, 15s, Lovejoy. Since the first match between the Oxford and Cambridge University boats the total wins have been: Cambridge, 22; Oxford, 25, with one dead heat. The first contest was at Henley in 1829, and the next in 1836. The result of the race to-day will be eagerly watched for. The stock in the Eed House is now the largest, in all departments, to be found on this coast, and Mr S. J. Thompson does p<?t intend to be beaten in the matter of 'variety, excellence of quality, and moderate prices. He has opened up a large stock of novelties to-day, and invites immediate inspection. Further particulars will be published in a new advertisement to appear in our next issue. Messrs J. C. Morey and Co., of that popular establishment, the Bon Marche, have an attractive advertisement in today's issue, in which they call the attention of their clients aud the public generally to the splendid shipments of autumn and winter goods the firm have just opened up. For other particulars see advertisement. A correspondent at Ashurat writes to us as follows : — " Re our footpaths, we still have to plough through the abominably moving bed metal which forms our footpaths. I was informed that we were to have a little clay spread over its surface, but such appears to be not the case. — 'Tia surprising to notice the inquiry there has been of late for town sections, I am told that there are only one or two sections of the Corporation's left." The monthly meeting of the Makino Primitive Methodist Band of Hope was held in the schoolroom last evening. The audience was a large one, and manifested hearty appreciation of the programme furnished. A stirring address was delivered by the Rev. T. H. Lyon, who occupied the chair, and most excellent items, in the form of singing, recitations, and a dialogue, were given by various members of the Band of Hope. A full-detailed list of new winter goods by Mr J. B. Hamilton will be found exceedingly interesting to our numerous fair readers, both in town and country, who are contemplating dress and fashion for the coming season. We understand that Mr Hamilton is now making one of the most attractive aud beautiful displays of fashionable new goods ever seen in Feilding before. The shop is literally packed, from floor to ceiling, and we hope to hear of Mr Hamilton having a big run of business, as a result of hi 3 enterprise. We refer our readers to the advertisement for further particulars. | Over the leader to-day appears a new advertisement from Messrs Ross and Sandford, of the Bon Marche, Palrnerstou North, announcing the completion of their first shipments of autumn aud winter goods for all departments. This enterprising firm, desirous of keeping pace with the growth of their town and district, have recently effected some extensive alterations and additions to their premises, having erected a new and spacious show-room for the display of mantles and millinery, which is a credit to Palmerston. We venture to say that no inland town in New Zealand possesses its equal; this room measures 48 x 26 feet, and is most tastefully finished throughout and fitted up with all the most recent improvements for the display ' of stock. The lighting aud ventilation have also received all necessary care from the architect, Mr L. G. West. We have no doubt the firm will be amply rewarded for their enterprise by a large increase in the value ol their already extensive business. We also publish an " inset " from the firm to-day.

Diphtheria is reporfed at Hawera. Band of Hope meeting on Tuesday night. Good programme. Our readers are reminded the " Co-op." starts this evening. Tho Rev. E. Walker, agent for the New Zealand Temperance Alliance, will lecture in Feilding shortly. Mr James Costoll, overseer of the Government Printing OfSce, retires on a pension owing to ill-health, after 27 years' service. Defaulting ratepayers are notified that their special list is now open for inspection at the office of the Town Clerk, MrG.C Hill. Colonel Gorton, and Mrs Gorton returned to Wellington by the Hauroto on Wednesday after a trip to the Home Country. In order to meet the requirements of In.* numerous customers Mr W. Bellve has just oponed up a new and complete stock of saddles, bridles, girths, whips, bits etc, etc, and grindery. The Wellincton Press informs us that the Commissioner of Taxes is engaged in the preparation of a set of instructions for the guidance of taxpayers. These will shortly be distributed broadcast. The 18th day of April, the last da} on which returns under the Land and In^ come- tax Act may be sent in, happens to be Easter Monday, one of the principal holidays- of the year. The Wairarapa Daily Times says pigeons are very plentiful this year in the Forty mile Bush, also that there is much grass seed sowing, timber cutting, and butter making in that favored locality. The Nelson Easter Encampment has been "knocked on the head," nnd the West Coast volunteers, who had made all their arrangements to attend, are much dissatisfied with the Defence Minister, Mr Seddon. The books for presentation to Mr Peter Bartholomew having arrived, all subscribers, and the members of the committee, are requested to meet at Mr Bray's office on Wednesday evening, at 8 o'clock, to arrange for the presentation. The books are now on view at Mr Carthew's. We learn from a well-informed ex« change, that £500 will cover the cost of a voyage round the world, first class. This'is really a very valuable piece of in Formation, and the only thing it Jucks is that it fails to indicate in what special way this £f»00 is to be raised. Several cases of cannibalism have oc* curred lately in the Cairns district, Queensland. It is reported that besides three boys who were killed and eaten during a tribal fight, two half -civilised boys in the care of a white man have been waylaid, killed, and eaten. Messrs Thomas aud Co., of Wellington sold a block of 1000 acres, between Sandon nnd Bulls, to James Bull a few days ago for £10,000 cash. The land, occupied by Bull for the last 14 years on lease from Maori owuers, has just passed through the Court nnd been put up to auction. The Hon Mr Ballanco, Premier was intervened relative to his promised visit to ■Reildinsz as he passed through by the mail tnin yesterday on his way to Wei» lington, and said he could not then name the exact date, but it would pro bably be in about a fortnight [since the above w<is in type Mr Ballonce has wired to say he will visit Feilding on Thursday 21st instant.] There are fewer of the Union Company's international steamers running, than is usual at the present time of the year, but the Company hopes the grain traffic will cause a revival. It is signifi sant, however, of the effect of the proteciive tariffs of Australia that shippers tX',ircss determination only to forward goods in execution of orders from Australia, The rapid improvements of late in the manufacture of labor-saving agricultural implements is almost beyond comprehension. Messrs Eeid and Gray, of Dunedin, publish in another column a list of some of their latest improvements, and on perusal it will be found that this firm is keeping pace with the American manufacturers in producing what may be truly termed '* farmers' friends." A Mrs Siddals leaped from a raridly moving train near Tamwo th (Eng.) on Janunry 11, presumably to escape the advances of Eev. Dr Goodall. She was badly hurt, but later despatches report her Jimproving. Her story is that the minister engaged her in conversation, nnd ;ifter a time attempted liberties, which she repulsed. She struggled so desperately that finally the clergyman pushed her out of the compartment. Fortunately she caught upon the foot board, and regained her equipoise. She was so excited, however, according to her danger, and, filled with the idea of escaping, leaped from the carriage. Goodall was arrested, and held to bail.