Local and General News

Feilding Star, Volume XV, Issue 89, 12 October 1893, Page 2

Local and General News

I i Mr W. C. Smith is mentioned as likely to be appointed to the Upper House. ] Wool has already commenced to arrive in Wellington from the country districts. ; At the Marton Court yesterday, a Native was fined L 3 and costs for failinc to fil in his sheep returns. ' The Hawera people hare decided to go in for a water supply at a cost of L 12.000. Such enterprise should command success. ' Tho act legalising Mr G. W. Shailer's ; patent ear clip as a brand was passed last i Friday, and will become law on the first of January, 1894. The corner section opposite the Bank ' of Now Zealand has been purchased by a ; local firm, for the purpose of erecting i business premises. To-day's Chronicle says : — A requisition to Mr David Peat to stand for Wanganui | at the gonernl election was taken round the town yesterday by a lady for signatures. The " Political Gossiper," of the Dunedin Star, notes that Treasurer Ward says that every colony south of the line, except New Zealand, is in such a position as to disclose a deficit. New Zealand is too modest to do such a tiling. The only way to mako Horticultnral Shows a financial success is to introduce the totahsator. There would, of course, be opposition from the Jockey Clubs, but they might bo told to go to Frughey, and that is somewhere m Fife. At an inquest on the body of Arthur Edgar Bradley, of Sydney, who «bot himself, the evidence showed that his mind was unhinged because want of employment rendered him unable to marry the : lady to whom he was engaged. The Wancanui Herald says:—The case of Grant v. Manawatu Road Board, now before the Supreme Court, is likely to occupy several day9 in hearing, and it will be necessary for the jury to inspect the land at palmerston. Flags were flown by tho vessels in port ou Tuesday, in honor of tha wedding of Miss Reid, daughter of Mr Nicholas Reid, a member of the firm of W. and G. TurnbnH and Co., which took place at St. Mary's Cathedral, Wellington. The bridegroom was Mr James Allan Strange, rnnhoUler, of Manawatu. — Post. The Toronto Globe of Bth July contains tho following : — " Revolt in Australia.— San Francisco, 7th July. It is rumoured horo that a revolution has broken out in Australia, and that independence has been declared. '1 he rumour created consider able excitement fora time. Little credence however, is attached to it." Ho was tho local doctor, and everyone wondered why the parson appoiuted him churchwarden, especially those who us piled to the dignity themselves. One of these, however, soon solved tho mystery mid to his rival's uncomfiture. " I know why the parson's " pointed of him," he saitl, decisively. " Parson gets a fee for ovory funeral, and the doctor's guaranteed him a certain number every year, he has." Last night a pleasing ceremony was performed at Mrs Oliver's Empire Hotel when the Testimonial Committee presented Miss Bollve with a purse of sovereigns. His Worship the Major, Mr E. Goodbohere, made tho presentation, and in a few well chosen words testified to tho universal «stecm in which the lady was hold, and congratulated her on her forthcoming marriage. Mr Levoi replied on behulf of Miss Bollve. The Marlborough Expross is rospon>iblo for tho statement that fifty school girls of Picton have sent the subjoined message to Queen Victoria : — " We, the undersigned, school girls of Picton, in the province of Marlborough, New Zealand, desire to assure your Majesty of our devoted loyalty, and at the same time to wish our most Gracious Sovereign ' A merry Christmas and a happy New Year.'" The Empire is evidently still safe. It is rather ominous of danger to tho Government, that just on the eve of an election the cry of the unemployed should be heard from every part of tho country (except this district). Where are now tho fine promises of the Liberal Ministry to find employment for everybody ? The truth is that hko all New Zealand Liberal Governments, the Ministry are financially embarrassed and cannot find work for the unemployed if they desired to do so. — Exchange. We would call the attention of our readers to the adjourned meeting of the Feilding branch of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Societj to be held in the Foresters' Hall to-night at 8 o'clock. As some very important business will be proceeded with, we hope that those who haye signified their intention of becoming members, and also those who are in accord with the existence of puch a laudable institution will make it their special business to attend. The cricket field presented quite a lively aspect »yesterday afternoon, when the first match of the season was played between teams chosen on the ground by Messrs Burlace and Parr. The ground was in good order, and considering all things, some very fair cricket was exhibited. With some good sound practice, Feiliing should be able to put a strong team on the field when necessary, and, as matches will no doubt be numerous this season, members should not miss an opportunity to practice. Mr Parr's team i won the game by 06 to It) runs. Tho following political forecast given ' by a Wairarapa paper is admittedly a ' shrewd one. " Sir Robert Stout as Louder of the Opposition, the Government de- ' feated. Mr Suddon, Agent-General, Mr < Rolloston in the Speaker's chair, Mr Reeves, Leader of the new Opposition, and , Sir Robert Stout, Premier of the new Ministry." It is probable that at the cowing general election there will be an ' open breach between Sir Robert Stout and Mr Seddon. and a possible coalition bo- , tween Captain Russell and Sir Robert Stout. If so, Sir Robert will be virtually : leader of the Opposition . In the disposal of the Cheviot estate, , the land to be offered, including that re- j served with the homestead, will comprise about 30,000 acres, and will be divided ' into freehold, lease in perpetaity.graziuc 1 and farming areas, There are also about 5000 acres of freehold to be disposed of in blocks to suit purchasers. The terms of sale are to be : — One-fourth cash on tho , fall of the hammer, one fourth within 4*) days, and the balance at any time within five year 3. with 5 per cent per annum added Tho areas to be offered t for lease in perpetuity will also vary from 50 Jo 640 acres. The grazing farms, , which arc to bo few in number, will be i leased for 21 years, without any right of renewal. j Mr J. S. Milson met with an un- o fortunate mishap yesterday. He, with Mrs Milson, had driven to Palmerston £ in a sulky during the day, and on return- t ing in the evening he mistook a turning in tho road near Stoney Creek, the mis- t take not being noticed until Air Milson -y found they were ascending a steep hill, y He then turned his horse round, but the breeching gave way and tho animal started ] off at v gallop down the hill lashing out t! furiously. Mrs Milson was thrown out, recfivtng a very severe shaking, but Mr y Milson stuck manfully to the ribbons p until level ground was reached, when he r | bruu^lu liis horse to ;i utaiul. He was ti albu considerably knuckoil about, but, r aliur i>i-uouriuy another But uf harness, n v. as übifc to resuuiu Uib journey Iwrue f I v.-ith Mrs Milson. C

The Heller Coterie had a full house t last'mght, and were as funny as ever. Our readers are reminded that the Premier will give a political address in the Assembly Rooms to-morrow night. The Manawatu Kilwinning Masonic Lodge, Palmerston North, meets on Wednesday the 18th October. A meeting of H. S. Munro's creditors will be held in the Feilding Court House to-morrow afternoon at 2.30. The members of the Manchester Riflo are rominded of the parade this evening. After parade the report of Colonel Fox will be read. We are glad to know that it is highly complimentary. A rather peculiar accident happened to Mr and Mrs F. Thompson vestorday, whilo driving along Derby street. It appears that as the horse was travelling along the traces became unhooked, with the result that the trap tipped up. throwing both occupants to tho ground with considerable force. Both Mr anil Mrs Thompson received a severe shaking. The accident would have been of o more serious character had not the hovso been a ouiet animal.