Local and General News

Feilding Star, Volume XIV, Issue 143, 23 May 1893, Page 2

Local and General News

An additional constable is to bo sta tioned at Palmerston North. There will be mass celebrated in St. Bridget's Roman Catholic Church, on Sunday next at 11 a.m. Members of the Bhooting committee, Manchester Rifles, are reminded of the meeting to-night at Mr Basting's Hotel. A letter from London to a gentleman in Napier contained the sentence "New Zealand seems to be the only prosperous place in the world just now." The Otangaki Masonic Lodge will meet on Tuesday next, the 30th instant, and the Rawhiti Lodge (Danevirke) on Wednesday the 81st idem. The grass is growing so rapidly in some of the water-tables in Manchester street, that the flow of rainwater is perceptibly impeded. The programme of the concert to be held on the 31st is published elsewhere. A detailed account will appear in our next issue. The banks and all other places of business in Feilding, will be closed to-morrow in honor of the birthday of Her Majesty the Queen. The regular monthly meeting of the Feilding Masonic Lodge will be held on Monday next, the % i9th inst. Visiting brethren are cordially invited. Messrs Elkington and Johnston are meeting with great success in their canvass on behalf of the Lonsburn freezing works. So far they have placed over 250 shares. j The proposed erection of a Primitive M« tbodist Church at Colyton is being pushed on energetically. Subscriptions are coming to hand in a satisfactory mannrr, and the idea is being warmly supported. Four tenders were received by t)ie D.0.A., in Palmerston N., for the jewellery stock in the estate of Mr Gal way and that of Messrs Dogshun £ Co., of Wellington, being the highest, was accepted. A petition to the Hon. J. G. Ward, Postmuster General, praying that telegraphic coiamunieation between Colvton and Foilding may bo established, is being largely signed by the residents of Colyton and district. Tomorrow at two o'clock a very interesting ceremony is to take place in the Salvation Army Barracks, being nothing less than a hallelujah wedding. The knot is to be tied by the new divi sional officer, Major Vince, whose reception takes place this evening. Major Franklyn has announced that at the next general election he will stand for Inaugahna in the event of Sir Robert Stout electing to return to his old constituency. The local Times thinks Major Franklyn would bo largely supported then. The burglars have " commenced the season " in Paluieraton North by attempting to break into a jeweller's shop. We agree with our contemporary the the Manawatu Daily Times that these enterprising gentry should be rapidly " moved on." A deputation from the Council of the Journalists Institute waited on the Colonial Secretary yesterday morning respecting the passage of a Bill to incorporate the Institute. Sir P. Buckley advised them to have a short measure drawn up and offered to take charge of it. Ho also stated he would introduce the Libel Bill again. The new roll for the Inangahua electorate, just printed, contains 2948 names. A supplementary roll is now being compiled which will comprise about another 400 votes. The total voting strength of the Inangahua for the coming election will, therefore, be not far short of 3350— a very respectable total. — Inaugahna Times. Yesterday when Mr Henry Jacobs was driving down from Colyton. his horse shied at a man and wheel- barrow and bolted. The vehicle was upset and Mr Jacobs thrown out, but beyond knocking a little varnish off" the trap no damage was tlono. In a fow minutes everything was put in order and Mr Jacobs continued his journey. A Sydney business man, writing to a friend iv Napier, said ; " 1 expect that next summer, if times do not get better here, half of Australia's population will try to shift their place of abode and go to New Zealand." The 6ocial to be held by the Manchester Rifles to-morrow evening promises to be a brilliant success as the tickets have been liberally taken up. In the course of the evening Mrs E. Goodbehere, the wife of the Mayor, will present the several prizes won during the past season at the rifle range. In another column a replace advertisement appears from Mr H. Ifickford, to which we would draw our readers' attention. Full supplies of groceries, teas, brushveare, &c, are always on hand. A feature of tins well*conducted establishment, is the ladies refreshment room, under Mrs Hickford's supervision, this room being kept entirely separate and distinct from the public one. A very successful promenade concert was held nt Colyton on Friday evening last, and the nttendance was exceptionally large. The following ladies and gentlemen contributed |items to a capital programme, which was gone through without a hitch. The Misses M. Stewart, Gnrlick, Bellre, Hand, V. Pleasantu, M. Shortall, Mrs Oliver, und Mcssr3 Pearce, Francis, Keen, Woodley, Goldfinch, Hnybittle, and Stewart. " A Bruceite " in the Paraekaretu Express, says anent the proposed retire* ment from public fife of the preseut member for Ranjritikei : "To lose a tried man like Mr Bruce, mus- prove an irreparable loss to the district. He has served us well and faithfully, and, as an orator, we may feel proud of claiming him as a representative. Before the electors are pledged, Mr Bruco should be interviewed by his friends, and every persuasive argument brought to bear to to induce our tried and respected member to place his services once more at our disposal. Suould he consent, we will, without doubt, run Uim in at the | top of the poll." By the last 'Frisco wail Mr Carthew was the recipient ot acknowledgements from Dr Barnardo for donations from Miss Reed, 14s; Win. Carthew, 3ls ; Key. G. Gaustad (llalcorabej, 33s lid; Wm. Carthew, 6s ; Miss Grice, 20*. Dr Barnardo, in his letter, said : " I am greatly cheered by and grateful for the sympathetic interest in my work, as shown so practically by the welcome gift which you have sent me io the name of various contributors. To-day my family numbers nearly 5000 children, who anin the Providence of God, and through the generous benevolence of his people receiving, under my care, a domestic, iv» | dustrial and Christiuu training.' "

Messrs Christensen and Co. are the successful tenderers for painting the Presbyterian Church. To-morrow, May 24tb, is the anniversary of the death of the late Mr D. H. Macarthur. Mr J. Darragh, of the Brick store, Feilding, advertises for a boy to do farm work. Mr Mansell has sold his interest in the Makino store to Mr John Cowie. and the latter enters into possession of the pre« mises on the Ist proximo. All members of the Feilding Volunteer Fire Brigade are requested to attend a meeting and practise on Thursday 25th at 7.30 p.m. Captain Edwin telegraphs : — Weather forecast for 24 hours from 9 a.m. today — Warnings for southerly pales and rain and colder weather have been sent to all places. " Doctor," said the dying editor, " I have the last request to ask of you." " Name it," said the doctor. " I want you to attend the editor of the other paper." Among other presentations to the Manchester Rifles for next season's fir inc. are a beautiful gold medal presented by Mrs Hastie. and a silver medal presented by Miss Washbourne. A complete list will be published early in June. The filling in of the drain in Manchester street, opposite tho school, is a decided improvement, but we would suggest that i the work should be extended a few yards j further up Manchester street. That part of the work should be the least expensive, and would add greatly to the convenience of the residents. Tho meeting of members of the Feihling Football convened for Saturday evening last, did not eventuate, owing to the poor attendance. It was not for want of notice, for nearly all members knew the time and place of meeting, but apparently the interest in this manly game is dying out in Feilding and there is more amusement in " going to see the train como in" than in a good game of football. Mr S. Strachan, who has beon assistant head teacher at the State School for the past three or four years, has been appointed head master of tho Ilalcombo School, and will take up his duties there after tho winter holidays. Mr Strachan has made himself very popular with all classes in Feilding, and will bo greatly missed in cricket, football, and tennis circles. While regretting Mr Strachan's departure we must tender him our congratulations on his deserved promotion. Captain Jackson Barry gave a very interesting lecture in the Assembly Rooms last evening to a fairly large and appreciative audience. The old pioneer gave some striking tales of his adventures in the colonies during the early days, and numerous other items, for which he was loudly applauded. Before tho lecture commenced, the Feilding Brass Band, under the leadership of Mr Haybittle, rendered several airs in a capital manner. Captain Jackson Barry will lecture in Marlon this week. Wo regret to hear that Mr Fowles senr. met with a severe accident en Saturday. He was walking through the Square about 6.30 p.m. when he saw a conveyance coming along and moved out of the way to avoid it. The vehicle however took a sharp turn round the corner, the shaft striking Mr Fowles and knocking him down, both wheels passing over his leg which was severely bruised but no bones were broken. From latest reports we are glad to hear the sufferer is making satisfactory progress, though some time must elapse before he will be able to get about, On Wednesday, May 10th, at St. Matthew's Church, Masterton, tho marriage ritos were solemnised between Miss Lydia Maud Welsh, second daughter of tho lato Mr Henry Welsh, of Opaki, to Mr William Bray, of Pabiatua, son of Mr C, Bray, of Feilding, The bride, who looked most charming, was dre3sed id cremc crepon trimmed with white silk, with veil and orange blossoms, and she also carried a beautiful bouquet. She was attended by four bridesmaids— the Missos Boatrice Welsh, Edith Welsh, Kuby AleLachlin, and Jeanette Bray, each dressed in sea«green nuns' veiling, trimmed with white braid. As both the bride and bridegroom nre very well-known and popular ia Masterton, it is not at all surprising that their marriage should have been bo largely attended. The ceremony was performed by the Her W. K. Paige, M.A., and the hymns and •* Wedding March " were played by Mi C. Clifford. Mr and Mrs Bray will carry with them many heartfelt «vishes for their future happiness and prosperity, — Wai* rarapa Daily Times