Local and General News

Feilding Star, Volume XV, Issue 8, 10 July 1893, Page 2

Local and General News

The railway line ia now open to Napier. ' We havo to acknowledge receipt of a batch of Parliamentary papers. Wo learn with much rogret of the doatb of Whitworth Russell, of Wanganui. Mr H. Bilderbeek was tbe successful tenderer for Mr Davy's now residence in Boattie ntreot. Mr G. C. Hill whs the architect for the building. There will be a Bpecial meeting of members of tho Feilding Farm Homostead Association to- morrow eveniug at 7.30 in Short's Hall to receivo deposits, etc. Owing to the absenoe of Mr Arbon, that gentleman's notice of motion to remove the offices of the Pohangina Road Board to that town, lapsed, at any rate for awhile. A certain vicar in England, in holding a special service for cyclists, of whom more than 200 wore present, commenced his servico by giving out the hymn — " Ride on, rido on in majesty !" The advertisement of Mr Joseph Darragh which appears to-day is well worthy of more than more passing notice. Special inducements are held out for tho " freo and independent people of Feildmg" to visit bis establishment. By an mset to-day Mr James Smith of Te Aro Douse, Wellington, and the Branch establishment in Palmerston N., makes public a few of the linos just received from Sydney. Road the inset and see what a lot can be bought for a email sum of money. Mr R. R. Collins has just turned out in very nice style a four-horse set of harness to the order of Mr W. Maitland, the proprietor of the new coach running daily to and from Birmingham. The harness is silver-mounted, and is a highly creditable specimen of saddlery workmanship. An Arizona goldfield was discorcrcd by a strange chance. Wool being washed in San Francisco was found to contain particles of gold. Tbe grazing land of the sheep from whicb it had been cut was searched, aod resulted in tbe discovery of rich mines. On Thursday night when Mr Colby was returning home he nearly came to grief at one of the bridges on the Valley road. At the instant his horse put its feet on the bridge, the animal's hind legs slipped through a hole which had been washed out by the recent rains. We would caution our readers against riding on bridges after heary rains, wilbout baring previously ascertained that they are perfectly safe. Mr F. J. Petherick, who for three years past has been in the employ of M r W, Bellve, notifies by advei tisement in another column that he is starting in busineason his own account aa saddler and harness maker in premises adjoining Messrs Gordon and Son, Ferguason street. Mr Petherick has had some 17 years ex* perience in the trade, so any work en trusted to bim is sure to be carried out in a thoroughly satisfactory and workmanlike manner. The New Zealand Clothing Factory haye a replace advertisement in today's issue. In addition to keeping large stocks of ready made clothing, mercery, etc., the firm mako suits to order from £3 10s, and keep large assort men ta of colonial tweeds on band. They are also agents the celebrated Wertheim Sewing Machinos. Members of tbo Farmers' Alliance are allowed a discount of 10 per cent on all purchases at thia establishment. The hired bruiser, says The Bulletin, is a new Australian Industry. One went up for a three months' sentence last week who admitted that hia services had been available for a small fee in and around Sydney for the past year or so. If an offended man didn't want to fight, or didn't like to fight, or couldn't fight, and desired to bave an enemy punished, he lipped the bruUer and got the work done. A Hevt South Wales M.L.A., who has been twice of late struck in the public street in Sydney by persons wholly un« known to him, accounts tor the occur* rences in this way. On Saturday afternoon last, Mr C. McHardie, of Ohakune, was married to Miss Robinson, of Greytown, at the residence of Mr W. T. Bowater, Gray street, Feilding. Misses Emily and Mary Robinson, sisters of the bride, and Miss Bowater were the bridesmaids, and Mr J. Robinson acted as best man. After the wedding, the guests sat down to a sumptuous breakfast at Mr Bowater's and the happy couple left by tbe six o'clock train for Wanganui, where the honeymoon will be spent. Tbe wedding was a quiet one, only the relatives of the contracting parties being present. Tho Pleasant Sunday Afternoon Association held a mooting in Short's Hall yesterday at 3 p.m, The meeting waa one of the beat held aiuco its formation, and the friends present were treated to an address by tho Rev W. Gordon, from Marton, who took forthe afternoon motto " A man s happiness oonsisteth not in the abundance of his riches.'' The manner in which the apeakor addressed his audiecoe was received with frequent applause. Before concluding, tho Bey gentleman congratulated the young men of Feilding for tbeir wise steps in seeking sound pleasure. Tho meeting also expressed their warm appreciation to Miss Harrison for presiding at the organ. The Colonial Bank to-day moved into their new promises which were formerly occupied by tho Borough Council. The oubtido decorative work has put quite a difforout appearance on the building, and one oould ueyer believe it waa the same old place. Tho main body of the exterior decorative work is painted a medium drab with darker tints, and this, together with tbe gold writing on the glass and akng tho facia gives a very pleasiog effect. Mr Tozor haa executed the decorative work in his aocustomed tasteful mannor. Tho interior alterations necessary to fit up tho premises suitable for conducting banking busiuess have beou carried out by Messrs Pope, and Valentine iv a manner which leaves uothiug to bo desired.

In our report of the cases Ranger v Powells, the name was published by us as Fowles, which was an error. Members of tho Manchester Rifles are j reminded of the Government parade on Thursday next in the Assembly Rooms. A well-known resident in Feildiug, on Saturday found a valuable pearl in one of some oysters he had purchased from Mr H. Hickford. Captain Edwin telegraphs : — Weather forecast for 24 hours from 9 a.m. to-day-Indications for westerly winds , and warmer wea'.her. Persons who have houses and property insured should read their policies, or rather the conditions printed on the back of them, once in every month. Mr Thomas Peddie, 'who with Mrs Peddie has purchased 700 acres of Messrs D. & W. Manson's Harbor Board property, has taken possession of his land. Mr Peddie has rented a cottage from the proprietor, Mr Colby, for bis son and manager to reside in, until such time as he can build for himself. Mr Peddie is a brother-in-law of Messrs Dunbar Brother., old settlers on the block.