LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XXI, Issue 4053, 4 June 1879, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Death of a Native Chief. — We learn that Wirihana Punia, son of Tamati Punia, died of consumption at Aramoho on Monday night. Fire Brigade — The Committee representing the members of the Keith Street Station propose opening the new Station on Thursday next, the 5th June. Personal — We regret to hear of the serious indisposition of Bandmaster King, who has been unable to leave his bed for several days past. Sweep Ho ! — Those whose chimneys require sweeping, will be pleased to hear that, by leaving orders at the Bridge with Mr Laird, for Frank Johnstone, they can have their wants attended to in a thorough and careful manner. Harmonic Society. — We understand that it is the intention of this Society, at their next concert to honorary members, to rehearse "Acis and Galatea," which will be followed in the second part by the well-known cantata, "The Dream." Awaiting Identification. — We are requested to state that an elastic side boot, containing the bones of a human foot, lies at the Police Station, awaiting identification, The boot was picked up near the Heads a few days since, and may possibly have belonged to one of the unfortunates drowned in the river some time, back. Mutual Improvement Society. — The usual meeting of this Society was held last evening, when the adjourned debate on "Monarchy versus Republicanism," as applied to the Australasian Colonies was re-opened by Mr Spurdle. After an animated debate, a vote was taken, when it was carried by a majority of one, That Monarchy in its present form is the most desirable form of government for the colonies.

Odd Fellows' Hall — The Diorama again attracted a large number last night who viewed with interest the different scenes depicted, and listened with interest to the descriptive lecture. Two hypercritical gentlemen, however, who had taken possession of front seats, annoyed the lecturer excessively during the proceedings by their disparaging comments, made in distinctly audible tones. Mr Stanley, when thanking the audience as usual, just before the last interval, pointing to the transgressors of the rules of politeness, complained bitterly of their exceptional conduct. The hearts of the gallery were instantly touched, and such a storm of execration, of hoots, yells, hisses, and objurgations arose, as surely never raged in the Hall before. The din, above which was plainly heard, such expressions as "clear out," "chuck 'em out," &c was not allowed to subside until the offenders yielded to the reiterated request that they would make themselves scarce, and left the Hall.