Mr David Murray, having liberally placed his launch at the disposal of the Chamber of Commerce, a number of the Executive went up the river this afternoon to meet the Piemier, and escort him to Wanganui.
The police are still continuing their house to house visit for the purpose of compiling the roll of men between 17 and 30 resident in Wanganui. It is expected that nearly 500 men will be enrolled. What they may be wanted for we shall probably know next week.
At the Police Court this morning William Alexander Elliot was charged with having obtained the sum of 30s from Patrick Hurley Patea, by means of a valueless cheque. He pleaded guilty. It was his firbt offence, and he thought it would be the last. Sentenced to 15 days imprisonment with hard labour. John Williams was charged with furi"us riding on the 11th «.ipiil. He pleaded guilty. Hia Worship had noticed him several times, he was rather reckless in his ridiug and must be more careful. Fined 5a and costs 7s, if brought up again he would be puniahed more severely.
For several years past the Rev. J. Tread we'l has given popular lectures during the winter months. These lectures have always proved interesting, the lecturer showing in them wide reading and the possession of a large fund of information. To-morrow even ing the ISBS series will be commenced with a lecture on ''The Mission of the Monk Augustine," With such a subject in hand the rev. gentleman will be sure to interest his congregation.
