LOCAL AND GENERAL

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXV, Issue 170, 22 July 1903, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Interesting reading matter will be found on page four of this issue. Mesara Carthew, Thompson and Company report having sold Mr Sergei's fine suburban farm, 110 acres, situated on the Oarrington road, to Mr K. Smith, of Sentry Hill.

A solemn Requiem Wasa for the (late) Sovereign PontiffL3oXUT, just deceased, will be celebrated in St. Joseph's Church rimrsdaymorning, commencing 8 o'clock. -Advt.

A smsll farm on lease is inquired for.

Several United States politicians are contemplating a visit to the colony shortly, and will come unofficially on a combined pleasure and business trip. I'hey will make it their business to become conversant with the legislation of this colony, and afier doing New Zea land, will proceed to Australia and Japan. They will also make a special visit to the Phillipines Among the visitors will pro bably be the Hon. Mr Hill, chairman of Banking and Currency Committee. "Talking of dogs," said the colonel, "a friedd of mine had had a Gordon setter. fc.hu's the most sympathetic dog I ever heard of. She has the maternal instinct so strong that she has brought up a litter not her ovvn." "I've known nf such cases,' said a listener. "There »as a hen had a chicken. The hen died, md the chicken was in sore distress. This dog took pity on it and brought up that chicken." " And now," said the col liial, solemnly, "thatchicken barks." On Wednesday 29th inst., the Rev. J. *J. Buttle will lecture at the Whiteley Church, on D. L. Moody's life and work, This should be most interesting and attractive, as few people are more qualified for this purpose than the lecturer. At Christchurch on Tuesday, a man named Frank Donnelly was committed for trial on a charge of passing a brass token as a halfsovereign The Corinthic arrived at Wellington from London on Tuesday via Hobarf, but its precautions were taken to prevent any communication with the shore at the Tas manian port, the vessel was granted practique here on arrival.

At the Chamber of Commerce meeting on Tuesday, Mr Paul said he reputed to see such a sparse attendance, and he urged that pursoutl notice be sent to the members. This course is to be adopted in future.

" He giveth His beloved sleep," is the inscription round a pulpit presented to a Scotoh clergyman by his congregation. A curious argument was used by Mr Govett at the Chamber of Commerce moeting. He urged that a good boarding school should be instituted here, so as to attract people of means to the district. It is generally people residiiig at a distance thut take advantage of boarding schools, not residents.

The Literary and Debating Society held a meeting on Tuesday evening, >vhen the attendance was poor. Rev. S. 8. oa* borne presided. Mr S Smith wrote resigning his position as secretary. The resignation was accepted with regret, and it was further decided to thank him for Ms past services, The members present discussed the advisability of continuing , the debating meetings, being prompted to do so by the meagre attendance, and v- r Holloway gavo notice that he would move at next Union meeting that the Onion at the conclusion of the business, adjourn for a week instead of a fortnight. Jl short debate then took plaoe on a motion " That capital punishment should be abolished, Mr Stevenson heading the affirmative, and Mr H. F. Russell the negative. The voting was 6to 6 and the Chairman gave his casting vote with the "Noes." The death is announced of Mrs Elizin beth Cudd, wife of Mr James Cudd, of Devon street, at the ripe age of 86 years Deceased, who has resided here for many years, was highly respected and esteemed by all who knew her. For some time past she has been gradually failing, and latterly has been in an unconscious state The bereavement will press heavily r>T Mr Cudd, for whom much sympathy is felt. The Rev Mr Chappie, formerly of the E.tham Presbyterian Church, has accepted a call to the Presbyterian Church, Timaru.

There will be an official enquiry into the fact that no traiu from Waitara connected with the express at Sentry Hill on Monday morning —Post. The Address-in Reply debate lasted for eleven sitting days. It was one of the longest on record, and no less than 72 members took part in it. Those who did net speak were Mr Speaker, Mr Wilford (who is absout from the colony), Mr Hone Heke (who has not yet arrived in Wellington), and Messrs Fisher. Hardy, Hall, Khodes, ad Sir W. Steward. Our report of the Chamber of Commerce meeting is crowded out of this issue. During June 2047 persons arrived in the colony, and 1583 took thoir departure, as against 1893 and 1378 in June 1902.

A meeting at Falmecston North on Tuesday passed a resolution protesting against the Shop and Officers Bill, and advocating a Wednesday half-holiday.

The Niwaru still has too much water in her hold to allow of an examination. Discussion on the Rotokare Domain Repeal Bill occupied the House for the greater part of Tuosday, but the Bill was put through all stagps before midnight "he Premier was commendably firm in his attitude on the matter, and attainod his end.

A social will bo held by the Wesleyan C.E Society in the Whiteley Hall on Thursday next. July 23rd, at 730 A good musical programme will be given. Refreshments provided. Admission 6d. Proceeds in aid of the Native Missionary to New Britain, who is supported by the Society.— c dvt. The new issue of the Providens Building Society was a decided success, at iaight have been expected from the conspicuous manner in which it had made its way in popular favour. It is a most healthy indication that the number of applications were very much in excess of the number of shares available, and is evidence of public appreciation of the policy of the Directors in inviting applications for the new series.—Advc

Mr Cornwall's Mandoline and Guitar Band gave a concert at the Old People's Homo -on Tuesday evening. Several of the inmates contributed item", and CUp- : Route's related a few incidents he wife. ne sod in youth Africi. Tho caretaker, -'•ir l<arrar. tlrmki..! r.!w ontortiiners for the treat they had given the inmates, |