LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XX, Issue 3400, 18 June 1877, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Native Land Court Act, 1877. — We have received a copy of the proposed new Bill, with which we will deal move exhaustively than in our previous article in due course. The Wharves. — Mr Ballam will succeed Messrs Earle and Mitchell as wharfinger, his tender having been the highest received. We are not at liberty to publish the figures, as the necessary bonds have not been signed. District Orders. — For Wednesday next a parade of the Cadets is called. It will take place on the Rutland Hill, at 7.30 p.m. On that day week, at the same place and hour, the Rifles’ parade will take place. It is hoped that both will be respectably attended.

St Mary’s Church. — We have been requested to direct attention to the notice to Catholics in Turakina and Rangitikei, and in connection with certain alterations for the town services at St Mary’s, which appear elsewhere. Death at the Hospital. — The Fijian who was admitted to the Hospital last week, died on Saturday morning. Rheumatic fever was the fatal complaint. The deceased was well known, having been employed at the Steam Packet Hotel for a considerable time past. Delhi Chutney Sauce. — We observe that both by the Nelson and Wellington papers is Mr Whitlock’s production highly spoken of. We are glad to hear that an extensive demand for the article is springing up in town and that the enterprise promises to become a very profitable undertaking to the manufacturer. I.O.G.T. — The regular weekly meeting of the local lodge of Good Templars will take place this evening, at the usual place and hour. Medical. — Dr Gilbert, who is to undertake the medical charge of the several local friendly societies, has arrived in Wanganui, and we learn that his several charges are to be handed over to him at once. Homeless. — A “wild man” was recently seen near the Kumara goldfield. He had neither boots nor coat on, and when spoken to he said he was in the habit of sleeping under the heavens. He refused to accept night shelter, and said that he preferred to camp in the open air. Remnants of the Race. — A few old Moaris are still left in the Taeri district, Otago. They are old folks, ranging up to 70 and 80 years of age. They have next to nothing to live upon, and are like to starve during the present winter. The Government might do something for those poor old creatures. Personal. — Mr Riemenschneider, who some years ago was connected with the clerical department of our R. M. Court, is at present in Wanganui on a holiday visit. The many friends of this gentleman will be pleased to hear that he is in the enjoyment of good health. Mr Riemenschneider is now attached to the native office in Wellington. Haste to the Wedding. — The cold inclement season which has prevailed of late seems to have in no way retarded the progress of matters matrimonial, and we hear that a union for better and worse is to take place within a few days, for which our congratulations will be forthcoming in due time. Funeral. — The remains of the late Mrs John Gibson were followed to the cemetery yesterday by a large gathering of mourners, among whom the old settler element was numerously represented. Many were heard to remark how rapidly the pioneers and their relicts had been following each other to the bourne from which there is no return. War News. — A full and detailed compilation appears in our telegrams of the progress of events at the seat of war. As no tidings of importance have been received for some weeks, the items now to hand will be perused with additional interest. It will be seen that the dogs of war have been let loose, and that already the carnage has been extensive. The Russians have suffered heavy reverses, the precursors probably of more disastrous defeats. We may now daily expect to hear of battles, victories, and defeats, following each other in rapid and terrible succession. Meteorological Observations. — The following are the records for the week ended Saturday, June 16th, and were taken from self-registering instruments, which recorded observations for each 24 hours previously :— Weather during the week squally, with more or less rain every day. The highest barometer was on the 2nd, 30.30. Lowest on the 15th, 29.55. The mean for the week, 29.90. Highest temperature in the shade, on the 14th, 65°. Lowest on the 16th, 41°. Mean highest, 61° ; mean lowest, 49°. Highest velocity of wind for 24 hours on the 10th, 280 ; 11th, 357.5 ; 12th, 269 ; 13th, 333.1 ; 13th, 219.7 ; 15th, 190.7 ; 16th, 312.2 miles. The rainfall for the week was — On the 10th, .05 ; 11th, .10 ; 12th, .04 ; 13th, .04 ; 14th, .20 ; 15th, .59 ; 16th, .05 inches, making a total for the week of 1.07 inches.