NOVELTIES FOR LADIES.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XLIX, Issue 12633, 21 October 1905, Page 4

NOVELTIES FOR LADIES.

A brief mention of dainty little Nov* cities that will immediately appeal to every well-dressed Woman in Wangarnui. . Ladies' Scarves., in fine Net and Guipure, with embroidered ends. In White. Ivory, and Paris, at Is., Is. lid., 2s. 6d., 2f». lid., and ss. 6d. Dainty Ties, in Silk, Muslm, and Canvas, with ends embroidered, in all colours, at 6d., 95., Is., Is. 6d., Is. lid. to 3s. 6d. _ Fancy Fronts, to wear with any Costume, in Silk, Chiffon, and Lace, a* 3s. 6d., ss. 6d., Bs. 6d., 9s. 6d., and 10s. 6d. ■ . Oriental and Guipure Lace Chemis* settes. in White, Cream, and Paris, at , 2s. 3d., 2s. 6d., 2s. lid., 3s. 3d., 3s. 6d., to ss. 6d. Puritan Collars, in White, Ecru, and Paris, at 6d., 9d., Is., Is. 3d., and Is. 6d. Dainty Hand-made Lace Collars, in White, at 9d., Is., and Is. 6d. . Ladies' White Linen Collars, m endless variety. Embroidered and hemstitched, at Is. to 3s. 6d. Ladies' Celluloid Collars and Cuffs, in turn-down and Eton shape, at 10d.- -■■ Choice Collarettes, in White Lin-an and Guipure, at 3s. 6d. to 10s. 6d. Dainty Collarettes,, in White, Cream,, and Paris, at 3s. 6d., 3s. 11d.,05. -bd>, to 7s. Gd.' v ''-' '*-"• M Stylish Glace Silk Bolts, ruqhod «yid _ pleated. Trimmed with rosettes, and gimp ornaments, in White/ Navyy Brown, and Red. At Is., Is. 3d., Is. ~ lid., 2s. 6d., to 41. 6d. : ■ ,- - Ostrich' Feather Boas. ' In Back, ', Magpie. Grey, White, and Natural; 54 ' v inches long, at' 7s. 6d. to §9s. f •, Procurablo only at the Eoohonuc— the popular resort of ladies of fashion. : GEORGE AND KERSLEY, LIMITED.

Captain Edwin telegraphed as follows at 12:25 p.m .yesterday:— Strong winds to gale from between north and west and south-west; glass rise; tides high; sea heavy; rain probable.

The tender of Messrs. Russell and Bignell, Limited, has been accepted for tho erection of a new building in Mai*ton for tho Bank of New Zealand. The iu:w structure will be built of brick, and will be of a substantial and handsome character. Messrs. J. Turnbull and Sons, of Wellington, are the architects. The Bank authorities have secured temporary premises in Broadway, and will shortly remove there to make room for the builders.

The flag which was flown on the Moutoa Gardens flagstaff yesterday has attached to it an interesting historical interest. Tho flag, which is now the property of Mr. John Bates, was orig--irally owned by the late Mr. John Walker, and was hoisted by him for tho first time on his Aramoho property in 1864, to commemorate the Moutoa Island fight, where the friendly natives defeated the Hauhaus, who were on their way to attack Wanganui.

Perhaps no one in Wanganui or the colony was more interested in Trafalgar Day than Mr. Edward Hines, v. hose father was one of Nelson's sea dogs at the famous fight. It is interesting to note that Mr. Hines will t <> 80 years of age next February, and Mrs. Hines is a month older than her husband. They wero married 55 years ago in Sydney, where Mr. Hines landed in 1841, and "was one of those who was allured to Bendigo by "Gabriel's Rush." Mr. and Mrs. Hines are still hale and hearty, and we hope that they may long continue so.

Says tho Taihape "Post":—The Gretna Hall presented an appearance of unwonted gaiety on Tuesday morning when tho Magistrate's Court sat. Tho local committee of the footballers' dance had been hard at work the evening before decorating the room foi* their b:i'l, and flags, evergreens, and festoons of coloured paper hung .gaily .'•round. On the wall, just over tho Magistrate's table, a large coloured back-ground was placed, bearing oil ihi surface, in white letters, the word "Welcome." Of course it was only a coincidence, but the pressmen and officers tittered inaudibly, and even the shadow of a smile played round the somewhat stern features of the S.M. himself.

Mr. John G. Woolley, an American lecturer who drew crowded audience* in New Zealand in 1901, is to deliver addresses in the Opera House, on tho 29th and 30th instants. Mr. Woolley was a candidate for the presidency of tho United States in 1900, receiving half a million votes. He is; a barrister by .profession. Mr. Woolley has gained a reputation as a jspeaker of wondvrful power and flexibility of language. Since 1888 he has delivered on an average about one address a day. In 1893 he spoke for 300 nights in succession on "Inalienable Rights." A contemporary, m referring to an address by Mr. Woolley,' said: "Before ho had finished his address ihe large audience had become conviiioed ,that the name of J. G. Woolley was associated with a gentleman who, for dry humour, hard common tense, ;4u4 : earnest zeal in tho temperance,canso^could not be excelled: From the Opening to the conclusion of his speeclj Mr. Woolley treated his audience to a continued flow of genuine humour, cutting sarcasm, and sterling logic."

A very pretty Wedding was celebrated at Christ Church on Thursday afternoon, when Mr. Alfred D. Walton, of Palmerstori North, was united ia the bonds of holy matrimony to Miss Carolina (Lily} Ebling, of Gisborne. The Rev. T. B. Maclean was the .officiating clergyman. The bride, vfho was given away by Mr. F. W. Ebling, wore a handsome cr4am brocaded silk,, \vith ruched underskirt of crepe do chine and lace flounces. The bodice was trimmed with crepe de chine and silk laoa ; and had a transparent yok<i of lace. The bridesmaids wore Mis 3 X Walton, sister of the bridegroom, Miss M. Beatty, of Auckland, and little. Miss Dorothy Ebling, neice of the fcride. The first two wore white silk' dresses, trimmed with lace and chiffon, and wore large jncture hats, with ostrich feathers. The little maid was attired in ivory silk, trimmed with Valenciennes. Mr.-,H. C. Walton, brother or the bridegroOnij acted as best man, and Mr. E. C. Ebling, brother of the bride, carried out the duties of groomsman. At the conclusion of the ceremony the guests were entertained at the residence of Mr. F W. Ebling. where the wedding breakfast was partaken of and the usual toasts honoured. The newly-married couple, who received a large number of handsome and useful presents, left by the express for New Plymouth, en route for Auckland, where the honeymoon is 'to be spent.. The bride's travelling dress was a handsome tailor-made. costume, with a large black picture hat.

In concluding an open letter to young. New Zoalanders, published in tht» Auckland "Star," Dr. Bakewell, M.D., of Onehunga, says:—l^ow, ray dear young friends, don't you go for to brag about ''licking" the English. You yourselv&s are nearly all only one remove from being English by birth, as you are by origin. Your parents oj> grandparents were, most of them, the most energetic, enterprising, and vigorous among their countrymen, vrh6 came out here and to Australia in the forties, fifties, and sixties of last century to bear hardships and incur dan-* gtrs of which yon have no idea, and which you certainly show no disposition to encounter. It is no wonder, therefore, if you possess physical powers above the average. A very serious draft on the inanhcod of the British Islands was made by the gold rush to California. Australia, and New Zealand, and perhaps the residuum left is not the best that could be desired. But tho emigration has greatly diminished, and those who know English history as you, my dears, do not know it," are quite aware that England has fallen much lower th?in she is at present, and thf>n has raised herself by tho marvellous energy inherent in the AngloSaxon. And by the dogged obstinacy and persistence that distinguishes him. What; do you suppose induces these English football clubs to continue playing the New Zealand team ? The hope of beating you? Not a bit of it! They go into the field with the foregone conclusion that they will and must bo beaten,: just as some of their grandfathers made tlie charge at Balaklava, which will always live in the history of the world. They know that their" defeat will be witnessed by their mothers, their s"sters, and, worse than all, their sweethearts. But they go at it all the same, with the dogged determination of learning how the Ne\> Zealanders so invariably win. "C'est magninque mais co nest pas la guerre," as General Bosquet said of Balaklava. I have written to you plainly, and, as T promised, truthfully. I have not told you all the truth about yourselves, or anything approaching it. I did this once in another colony, and had to carry a loaded revolver about with mo all day, and sleep with it under my pillow "at night for about fifteen months. So I am never going to do that again. It is so tedious to have to carry a, large revolver constantly.—l am, my dear young friends., yours.affectionately, R. H. Bakewell.

The Dreyfus case comes before the French Court of Cessation for revision about the middle of November.

Professor Kirk will lecture in Wangnnui on Thursday next on "The Potato Blight and Spraying."

The Taraiaki "News" has changed hands. Mr. List, proprietor of the Waimate "Witness," is the new pro* prietor. Tt is Mr. List's intention, we understand, to make considerable im--provements to the "News."

At the annual meeting of the NewZealand Veterans' Association yesterday, the Governor was re-elected presi> dent. It was announced that the King had given, his patronage to the . Association. The meeting decided to take steps to obtain annual contributions to tho funds of the Veterans' Home.

The deathoocurred at Levin yester clay morning of Mr. V. C. Ransom, late of Rongctea. Mr. Ransom was well known throughout the Manawatu district, he having been chairman of the Dairy Factory, and took an active interest in all that mado for the welfare or the townspeople and community. Tho funeral will take plaoe at Rongotea on Sunday.

A Dunedin Press Association telegram states that at tho meeting of tho Dunedin Presbytery yesterday the Rev. D. Borrie resigned his charge of the North East Valley as from the end of the ye:ir, on account of illhealth. Tho resignation was accepted with regret and it was resolved to ask tho assembly to grant 'him the status of senior minister as from the date of resignation.

When speaking at the Trafalgar Day celebrations at-the Infants' School yesterday Mrs. Hoey said that the late Mr. Borlase, 27 years ago, presented her with two acorns, which she planted in commemoration of her appointment to the Infants' School. The trees whioh grew from the acorns were recently cut down, but she had preserved a portion of the timber, and sent it to a cabinetmaker's shop, where it was being manufactured into a hall stand, which she intended to keep as a sonvonir cf her connection with the school.

The annual report of the Gisborno Sheep Farmers' Frozen Meat Company shows a net profit of £9081. There is a sum of £17,917 to be dealt with, which the directors propose shall be allocated as follows: —Reserve fund £5000 ; reduction of mortgage £2500, depreciation £1412, leasehold sinking fund £500, dividend £894, bonus £897, and the balance of £6713 carried forward. The report, notes that the plant has been increased and the business premises enlarged, and the lighterage business in which the company has emlarked promises good financial results.

The weekly review in connection with the Exhibition states that North Otago has taken up the project enthusiastically. It has been decided by the executive that Mr T. Pollard shall take charge; of the entertainments. The recommendations of the committee re the Band Contests have been adopted. It has been decided that the ceremony of laying the foundation stone shall take place on Anniversary Day, December 18, and also to engage a permanent orchestra. A conference of shipping companies and the Transport Committee with regard to. transport was approved of, and it Was decided to appoint a travelling representative display of New Zealand manufactures.

To a large number of those present at the Opera House last evening the enjoyment of the concert was greatly marred by the inconsiderate noisiness of a number of pittites, whose continuously moving feet and staccato coughings, added to the hum of many half-suppressed conversations, made it at times difficult to hear the performers. No sooner had Miss Maclachlan reached the most pathetic parti of hei1 first item than a late arrival entered',and banging the door loudly he"hind him, plodded heavily into -the auditorium. Another individual burst in upon a -delicate dimimuendo before the > conclusion of ia song with a distinctly audible stage whisper. "If s all -right." People--who attend concerts should-;re-member that ever* if their conversation is of more importance-to' them than the music, a certain amount of deference is due to others." . "

What promises to be a most successful far and sale of gifts has been arranged to take place at tlie-Army Hali on Tuesday, Wednesday; and Thursday next. The Army soldiers and .friends have been working Jar some time arranging the sale, and' have accumulated a fine show of goods. 'A musical programme has been arranged for each evening. The Tuesday.-: night's gramme consists, of an. "at home" at tho Army. Some /excellent talent ; has been secured, and the whole programme will take the form of a drawing-room entertainment.' Otie*piece, a dialoguetableau, entitled "Ida's Sacrifice," willbo specially interesting. Some eight characters will take part. There will also be the "Vacant Chair." A number of enjoyable songs will be rendered by the company. The visitors, Miss Stirling and Miss Blythe, will play, an important part. This fair will be tho final of the Army's annual efforts for their self-denial fund

Probably. the most flagrant electioneering device thi* unblushing Administration has adopted so far as its attempt to capture the workers' vote by its mutilated; crib of^ the Opposition's workers' homes.,, policy. F. Pirani pretty effectually disposed of that question. . , The Government which voted solidly against the Opposition's workmen's homes proposals in 1894, refused to allow the Land Improvement Act f. be utilise-1 for the purpose in 1897, declined to even permit of the extension of the principles of the Land for Settlement Act demanded by the Opposition to enable the worker to avail himself of its provisions", and has re* fused to face the question until it is forced upon it at the eve of -a gen-tr-al election to-day, cannot be the sincere and honest reformer it claims to be, and when we examine its pirated pbliey, it looks more suspicious than ever. The worker has to go on paying, 9 per cent., for thirty-two years, and m addition he has to pay rates, insure ances. and repairs usually the duty of the landlord, and if he does that, and the Land Board approves, he can get ttio freehold of his homo at the end of that time. In rent alone,this "Liberal" working man's Government would make the worker pay £1008, to say iiotlvng of the other "charges, which, if he went to a building society, and made usa of its pystmn, all he would have to pay to acquire a precisely similar home would bo -6483. Imagine the liberality of the Secldon Government, the disgraceful landlord that mongers, railway shanties to railway hands, charging £1008 for what the worker can get Prom a building society for £482.—Chri3tchureh "Trtuh."

The annual meeting of the Wanganui Swimming Club, which was to .hara been held last evening, was postfjoneu ti?l Tuesday evening next. i-

A Dunedin wire announces the death of Mr. John Thomson, of Port Chalmers, acting chairman of the Dock Trust.

At the local schools, neat cards^commemorative of Trafalgar Day were distributed. The cards were printed on the Collegiate' School press.

Entries for the Wftnganui Agricultural Association Show close on November 4th, with the secretary, Mr. Selby Morton, froni whom entry forms and all information may be obtained.

Mr. J. T. Hogan announces that ho will speak at St. John's school, Liverpool street, on Monday evening next, and at Okoia on Tuesday. Ladies willing to assist him are invited, to meet on Thursday afternoon.

At the annual meeting of the New Zealand Veterans' Association yesterday, tho Governor was re-elected president. It- w&i announced that the King had giveis his patronage to tho Association, The meating decided to take steps to obtain annual -contributions to tho funds of the Veterans' Home.

There was a very good attendance at the Irish Rifle parade on Thursday night when the trophies won in the recent Morris-tube matches were preuimted. Odour-Sergeant Sampson, who has retired from the corps, was pre* sen ted with a handsome sat of fish carvers and a cruet by the Company, in recognition of his services during the term of membership. Members selected for the Palmerston meeting on tho 9th and 10th of November, aro again reminded that practice days are Thursdays and Saturdays, and a good muster is looked for on the range tomorrow. Shooting will commence at 1.30 sharp.

The celebration of the centenary; of the battla of Trafalgar brings to mind a remarkable historical coincidence— the death of four British Commanders-in-Chief at the moment of victory. General Wolfe fell at the battle of Quebec, 1759; Sir Ralph Abercrombie met victory and death at the battle of Alexandria, 1801: Lord Nelson fell at the height of his glory on Trafalgar Day, 1905, and Sir John Moore was killed in the battle of Corunna, 1809. On each occasion the British forces wero pitted against "our foes of yesterday, our friends of to-day—the French."

A glance at the names of the ladies and gentlemen who will contribute items at the grand concert in St. Paul's Hall next Thursday will satisfy as to the excellence of the programme. Miss T: Strack, of the Girls' College, and Miss M. Bassett, and Messrs. Neveriiian, Strange, Hardwicke, and Evans will sing solos; Messrs. Were, Mcßeth, Swan, and Hatherly will contribute two quartettes: Mr. Buckley and Mr. Gray, of the Garrison Band, will play; Mr. Sva.n will render a musical monologue, and the newly-formed Mandoline Club will play two overtures: With such an excellent programme, St. Paul's Hall should be crowded. The full programme will appear in a later issue. '