Local and General News.

Feilding Star, Volume XVII, Issue 36, 10 August 1895, Page 2

Local and General News.

A contrast! The member for New Plymouth— lßss, the late Judge Richmond ; 1895, E. M. Smith ! A man named Charles Christopher Wilson, aged 26, has been found dead at Kakanui, near Eketahuna. The Tivoli Specialty Company played '■ in the Assembly Rooms last evening to a moderate house. They will perform in the Colyton Hall this evening. A man named Jas. Thompson, poundkeeper and ranger, at Sandon, died suddenly yesterday. Mr A. Williamson has just received a large consignment of very superior Scotch and English tweeds suitable for the coming season. Two youug geutlemeu advertise for i two young ladies to tako to the Mauawatu Cavalry Ball. We may state this adI verfcisement is perfectly bonujldv. Mr Collins Abolition of Capital Punishment Bill proposes to substitute for capital punishment imprisonment for the full term of the prisoner's life, with hard labour. Messrs Ratliff Bros, have disposed of Mr G. W. Fowles* section containing 100 acres, to Mr David Currio. We direct the attention of the public to their ' new advertisement in another column. Included among the applicants for the " Waimate County clerkship were bankers, f lawyers, accountants, schoolmasters, students, an ex-Governor's son, and even a representative of the church. The enquiry into the dummyism charges against the No. 2 Special Settlement j Association will be held at Marton on the 24th insG. There are 19 witnesses to be j called and the enquiry is expected to last ' over two days. j In the Legislative Council the Hon T. Kelly has presented a petition signed by fifteen thousand Roman Catholics, pray- ' ing that the Education Board inspectors j be permitted to inspect the Catholic schools. ] Mr Booking, the specialist in sheep - troubles, gave a practical demonstration of the diseases with which sheep are afflicted, at the conclusion of Mr Carr's , stock sale, at Feilding, yesterday. The information was similar to that already published by us. A propobal has been started in London for a new departure in the manner of dealing with the colonial butter, the idea be- ' ing to sell it by auction. A number of j prominent agents in London approve of ' this suggestion, and two delegates have 5 arrived in the Colonies to enlist the sympathies of producers in the new scheme. A meeting will be held in Palmerston 7 on Wednesday, 21st inst., to consider the establishment of an Athletic Club's Protection Association for the Manawatu district. The object is for the mutual ( protection aud support of Athletic Clubs > against persons who desire to enjoy sport at no cost to themselves. By its rules t no defaulter to one club can possibly : compete in another till his defaulting I subscription is paid. In our advertising columns Mr Louis 5 Holden tenders his grateful thanks to those noble hearted men who assisted to carry his sister from her home at the Kiwitea clearing, for many Y ear 7 miles until they reached Mr Watts residence • at Peinberton from whence she was conveyed in a vehicle by Mr S. Daw to Birmingham, and then to Feilding by her brother. The lady is making rapid progress towards recovery under the skilled treatment of Dr Cbarltou, her medical attendant. i On Tuesday evening next the members of the Feilding Brass Baud will hold j their annual dinner at Mrs Hastie's Hotel, when advantage will be taken of the / occasion to make an interesting presentation. The article to be presented conr sists of a richly and handsomely framed photograph of the whole of the members of the band, and is now on view in the window of Mr Bunting's studio, Manchester street. The Mayor has kiudly consented to preside and make the presentation. The members of the Good Templars Excelsior Lodge No. 15,, held their sth Anniversary tea at Campbelltown, on Thursday evening, in the Temperance Hall. The tables were provided by the sisters and bachelors of the Lodge, and were literally loaded with all the choicest viands procurable. A goodly number i sat down to iea and at 8 o'clock the public meeting was held, Bro. y. C, Ransom L.D., presided. The meeting opened with a Templars ode and the Rev Keall led in prayer. Mr Ransom then made some interesting remarks relative to the Lodge and read the Trustees' report. The income for the year was £3>\ 7s 3d and the expenditure £10 14s Bd, leaving a balance on the iVghfc gide. After some rccifcatious aud songs had been rendered in good style Mr Ransom .then made a proposition " That this meeting' is of opinion that if Prohibition be nofceavried that votes for Prohibition be added to those for reduction." The Rev J. Cocker seconded the mofciou, which was carried. L After a vote of thanks to all who had asgisted the meeting was adjourned.

As the ball committee will be preparng the room for the dance on Tuesday tight, there will bo no parade of the Manhester Rifles on Thursday next. On Thursday night, as the train was eaviug Halcombe for Wanganni, Mrs. Pope, who is blind, was about to crossthe me entering the town, when the engine itruck her on] the shoulder. She was coniiderably shakeD, but suffered no serious njury. The first fat lambs of the season were jffered a*t the Addington yards on Wednesday (says the Christchurch Star), and [etched fancy prices, as high as 26s each being paid for those frona Mr H. Chamberlain, Leeston, ana 23s for those from Mr G. Rutherford, Dalethorpe. The replace advertisement of Mr Trewin which appears to-day is worthy of special notice because not only are the articles obtainable in his boot and shoe depot of the very best makes in the world, but the prices place them within the reach of everyone. A sacred concert will be given at the Assembly Rooms, Feilding, by the Tivoli Specialty Company to-morrow evening, commencing after the congregations of the various churches are dismissed, admission will be free, a collection will be taken at the doors. Last night the Primitive Methodist choir gave their Old Fashioned Suit? at Makino, a performance which delighted the audience. Mr C. Lucas acted as con. ductor. The Rev J. Cocker read " John Ploughman's talk " which was greatly enjoyed. The weather was unfavorable but the audience was very good considering. The members of the Primitive Methodist Church are reminded of the anniversary services tomorrow. Mr W. Mastin, M.H.R., will preach in the morning, afternoon, and evening. Special singing has been prepared under the leadership of Mr D. Simpson. The tea, on Monday, will be held in the Temperance HalJ, where ample provision will be made for the large attendance expected. Afterwards the public meetiug will be held, when food for the mind will be dispensed by able and well known speakers. On Thursday last, in the Wesleyan Church, Mr A. F. Butler and Miss Elizabeth Wells were united in matrimony by the Rev. Mr Judkins. Miss L. Wells and Miss Tasker were the bridesmaids, and Mr W. Belfit acted as best man. After the ceremony the Rev. Mr Judkins presented the bridegroom with a very handsome Bible, on behalf of the Trustees of the Church, this being the first wedding celebrated in the new building. We wish the newly-married couple many years of happiness. Tho usual fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Manchester Lodge of Oddfellows , was held in the Foresters' Hall last evening when a good attendance of members were present. In the absence of N.G. Bro Wilsou, P.G. Bro Saywell acted as N.G. D.G.M. Bro Parker gave an outline of the uniform graduated scale of contributions which was proposed to be discussed at the conference to be held in Wellington. During the evening two new members was initiated. P.G. Bro Saywell acting as Lecture Master.