LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XXXXVII, Issue 1279, 28 November 1903, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

We regret to learn that Mr. A-'A Fanthaan, of Haiwera, is seriously ill.

A lady's umbrella, which was left in the dress circle of the Opera House on ihursdav night, is awaiting an owner.

The Rght Rev. the Bshop of Wellington will hold a Confirmation service at the Collegiate School Chapel on Sunday mom^ng.

The Ladies' Committee in connection with the Christ Church Club bazaar are reminded of the meeting to be held in the schoolroom at 4.i<o to-day. All ladies who can do so are asked to attend. \

It must be extremely gratifying to the citizens of Wanganui to find that so many students are refoeiving instruction at the Techncal School. According to the report of yesterday's meeting or the Technical Committee, there are 281 in attendance.

Information was received at Napier yesterday of the death, at Hastings, ot Mr- H. H. Murdoch, patent agent, well known in many parts of the colony, the deceased having been v contributor of short stories to several colonial papers.

The takings at the gates of the Show grounds on Thursday totalled £273, the sum of £53 being received on the -first day. Including gates and stands, the total takings for the two days are £385, being £10 ra excess of the receipts last year. The ladies in charge of the' tea kiosk took £45 for the two days, a result highly creditable to all concerned.

His excellency the Governor of New Zealand has expressed a, hope to be able to attend one of Miss: Ada Crosslev'6 concerts at Auckland, whdre she is to be formaily welcomed by the Mayor of the city, the Hon. E. flVlitchelson. The Auckland Society of Musicians will also tender Miss Crossley a coi-dial welcome. Her concerts at Dunedin and wristcbureh were exceptionally successful, an extra concert having to be given in the former city.

Tims the editor of the Pahiatua "Herald" before tne hearing of the "arbitration" case, reported in our telegraphic columns i—JFhiSl - week the propi'iietors are to enjoy another twist of the Tammany screw: vWe have in our employ four young lady compositors, and an attempt is to be made to compel us to -fire them ■out into the street. Female compositors are allowed to earn their living in •other parts of the colony, and hundreds are co employed todaiy, but the Wellington Typographical Union is hauling us before the Arbitration Court, chaiging us with committing a breach of the award governing the employment of compositors. The Union says the "Herald" has no right to employ female compositors, it is quite right, of course, that such compositors shall be employed on any staff save ours. No doubt were we to ge tdown into the mud lalnd grovel in genuine Tammany fashion, "everything in the garden would be lovely." We cannot further deal with this business just now. When the matter is dealt wi'txi by the Court we shall have something more to say. In the meantime we claim to be Iniing.under tilie British flag, and our contented staff will only be removed at the point of the' bayonet, Tammany or-no Tammany.

Membei-s of the Hortipultural Society are reminded that they must produce their tickets at the door when entcrng the show on Wednesday and Thursday next. hose few .members who have not? yet paid their annual subscription are requested to do so before next Wednes-, day. As there appears to be some doubt among would-be exhibitors as to what; constitutes a "room centre," .the. com-^ mittee wish to point out that it £ consist© of a floral design suitable for placng upon the floor or taible of a drawingroam. It should not exceed, say, four or live feet in height, if intended to be placed upon the oor. Designs such as the following are suitable for the purpose : —A gipsy kettle upon legis, a. harp, lyre, etc. Since the catalogue was. printed, the committee have added to the list of home industries prizes for the bes*t exhibits of green salad. It is expected that many of those who exhibited in the home industries at the A. and P. Show will also do so at the Horticultural Show. Entries for the tidy garden competition, which was so successful last year, will close with the secretary (Mias ■&. M. Dodgshun) at 10 o'clock this morning. The prize money for this competition, which is unusually substantial; is being kindly donated again this year by Mrs. H. B. White, of St. John's Hill.

Mr. C. C. Kettle, S.M., was occupied yesterday hearing charges against ayoung man named Reuben Hassall, a bookmaker, of Stratford. He was charged with having (1) wrongfully af-; fixed the signature of W. Fahey to a telegram sent to F. H. I/ambert, of Stratford/ and bearing the following words: "Good bet, Inglewdod.—W. Fahey." (2) Wtih iia,ving sent the telegram with fraudulent intent. Another charge of a similar nature was also preferred against the -accused, it being aiileged that he sent a telegram purporting to be signed by D. Sullivan, to W. Gibson, of Hawera. The case for the police was, very briefly, that accused was present at the Wanganui races on October 2, and was seen by the police going to the telegraph office on the course on several occasions. .Wires referring to Inglewood's chances in the* Railway Handicap were received by Messrs. Lambert and Gibson, the former apparently being from W. Fahey and the latter from D. Sullivan. In each case the. supposed sender was a friend of the receiver. Messrs. W. Fahey and D. Sullivaiv swore that they had not sent fcfie wires. Messrs. John Notman and J. H. giving evidence as handwriting experts, had no hesitation in eaying that the handwriting on the telegrams in question was the same aa that on telegrams 'admitted t>y the accused to be his. The police contention was that accused sent the wires with the object of inducing the reoeniers to bet on Inglewood, which he knew had no cliance. Accused, who reserved his defouce. was committed to take his trial at the next' sittings of the Supreme Court. Accused was released on bail.

Two first offending "drunks" were each fined ss. at the .Police Court -yesterday morning.

At St. Hill street saleyardes at 2.30 this afternoon Mr. T. Burke, Government Poultry Grader, will give an exhibition of dressing fowls.

Sergeant Norwood left yesterday on a well-deserved holiday trip. We understand that Mr. Norwood will spend his leave in the North.

The Woodville Borough Council decided to itaik<a a poll of the ratepayers on the question of raising a loan of between — *'M and £10j000 for <the drainage of the borough.

The fine Brinsmead upright grand piano "which was used at the Scotch concert in St. Paul's Hall on Thursday evening was kindly lent free of charge by Messrs. H. CoKiier and Co.

It is notified in 'another column thatt the Wanganui-Aramoho 'bus service will be continued daily every half-hour from the Post Office, from 1 p.on. to 6 p.m..

until further notice

A cablegram received from Sydney, dated yesterday, states that Lever Brothers have purchased the XJpolo for the Island trade, subject to inspection in <» New Zealand dock.

A cable (received, from Vancouver states that the Moana grounded on entering the quarantine dock* Victoria. She got off and proceeded to Vancouver for repairs.

At the Magistrate's Court yesterday morning Mr. C. C. Kettle, S.M., gave judgment by default for plaintiff in the case-of James Watt v. Wm. Alley (of Dannevirke), claim £26 for professional services.

A sale of work will be held in the hall at Fordell on Thursday next, 3rd December^ in aid of the Presbyterian manse fund. Tdie ladies have been busy for some time preparing useful and fancy articles., and there will also be produce, flower and refreshment stalls, besides many other attractions. Given fine weather —ere is sure to be a large attendance.

Miss Ada Crossley, the famous singer, has been invited by the Wanganuii Horticultural Society to open their big flower show on Wednesday afternoon next. The members of her company have also been invited to 'attend. On arrival at the show, the prima donna will be presented by little Miss Gertrude Dodgshun •with >a beautiful bouquet of flowers on behalf of the Horticultural Society.