The Wairarapa Daily. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 1883. MR MILNER STEPHEN.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 5, Issue 1285, 24 January 1883, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 1883. MR MILNER STEPHEN.

Mr Milker Stephen is the hero of the hour in Masterton, and people are fairly puzzled to determine in what light they should regard him and his marvellous cures. Our own opinion is that Mr Stephen can do just as much aa he professes to do, and this is saying a very great deal for any man. Some persons appear to expect Mr Stephen to do more than he undertakes to accomplish, and others claim that beyond some ordinary mesmeric power he possesses no special influence. Those who desire to know the limits and conditions under which Mr Stephen works can, we believe, obtain the moßt reliable guide from his own words. Whence the power which Mr Stephen possesses comes may well be set down as a mystery, as apparently he is unable himself to account for it, The only persons who profess to be able to explain'phenomena of this character are the spiritualists. Apparently, however, Mr Stephen does not consider himself to be a spiritualist though we fancy the spiritualist fraternity would clainvhim as one of their number whether he be willing or unwilling to sail under their colors. The spiritualist theory is that in the next or spirit.world, men do not lose their interest in mundane affairs. On the contrary they endeavour through the medium of the brains and hands of living men to alleviate suffering, and to inspire just and pure thoughts, Thus from their point of view some spirit medico would work pro bono publico through'the instrumentality of Mr Stephen. This solution of the " how it is done," difficulty is, however, very unlikely to meet with general credence, ahd tho theory of animal magnetism may be ' said to be the pet one with most people. The mere term 'animal magnetism' sounds well, and accounts apparently for anything and everything, It is not wise, however, to go too far and inquire what animal magnetism is, because such a process would lead to fresh complications in the problem. Animal magnetism unfortunately pretends to define an agent which is at present qiiite incomprehensible, at least the scientists say so. It is, however, a good comprehensible word which makes a very excellent substitute for an : incomprehensible idea, We therefore recommend our readers to accept the animal magnetism theory but not to push their inquiries too far into the nature of this alleged agent. , :

, The members of the Masterton Fire Brigade meet this evening. . Mr Wilmott, of the Western Lake J'.od rather suddenly yesterday, It is rumored that an inquest will be held, We learn from a Dunedin tolegrara that M r Larnaoh was thrown out of his buggy while returning home last night,- and seriously injured A large stock of jewellery has been on exhibition at the Olub Hotel, for the paet week. An announcement appears elsewhere that extraordinary bargains are to be offered for a few days longer. Mr Miloer Stephen finds that he cannot get through his Masterton oases without devoting Sunday to them. He will return from Greytown on Saturday evening and remain in Masterton till 1 p.m. on; Monday, when he finally takes his departure for ; Wellington. The ÜBUal fortnightly practice of the Greytown Fire Brigade will take place to-motrow evening, The .Anniversary Day, as is almost universally the case with every public holiday! in Carterton, concluded with a ball (fatioy and plain dress) at the Public Hall, that on the present occasion being given by the Heart of ; Oak Lodge,; 1.0.0.' F. Several of the fraternity during the day were busy decorating the Hall with the numerous bush plants that are so easily collected within a short distance of the Itownship j and when the first danee commenced, about nine o'clock, the result—and a' very pretty effect it gave—of their labors was apparent, The brass band.musioianised. We are glad i<> record that.the dance was well attended, ihd a thorough tuccees from start to 'finish, as we trust the Friendly Societies' Sports,!lt is agitated shall be held on the Pastoral grounds at Easter, will prove

: To Farmerls Sacks, 'ascertain the pfice that Bapp and' Hjre, of the Emporium, are selling them. B. and H. are still giving the highest price fpr oats, wheat,'-and all kinds' of produce.

We undeiatand that Mr Milner Stephen has, at the' .request of yseveral Maoriesy consented to'.devdtj^'Thunday to (he treatment of ; native y &aßed.- . 1 •<-

Mr Walter Morrison was acquitted at the Supreme Court yesterday, on the charge of, horse stealing. Some scoundrel entered Sir James Preadergast's stable on Monday night; anddeliberately out out the tongue of his favourite :pony. 'Every iffbeing. made to ascertain the perpetrator! In our report of the information against Mrs Goodgame yesterday,'we stated Dr Hoiking was summoned to attend her, We should have said Dr Beard.

We are Goodgame, who Wai up-'yesterday' inorn^ : jng.on a charge of drunkenness, and fined ten shillings, was picked up on the Tauetu road last evening it iwas thought she had been run over or other w iau in jur ed. She waa carried into the hospital, and Dr. Hoiking sent for in haste. ; On his arrival, however, he found that , she was simply afflicted with her old enemy strong drink;

Nominations for the Tauherenikau Stakeß, Distriot Handicap Hurdles,■' Wairarapa Gup and -Grand' Stand 'Handicap close with the^ Seoretary.. at Carterton ;; on. 29th January, full particulars of whioh appear in our advertising columns, :

About 400 persons «ere prsient at the. Greytown School children's treat; held on the/'"willows" on Monday which was ah imm'enie suoceii from beginning to end. From ap early hour the Kuratewtiiti. road, wasj a pleasant' scene with the' various groups of children and their friends wending : their way,to .the scon# of the' day's amusement.' Arriving on the ground the scene presented was one to dwell'upon 'with pleasure and to remember for years. The " willows" is naturally a very pretty' place with trees, and shrubs soatto'red all about the ideal place to hold a pionio. But when the children and their parents had arrived and were spread over the scene, it wasenohanting. The committee had worked hard to have all the requisites for the day's outing in order, saoh as swings &0., and the children were soon busy at the. various sports suitable for their, age, while the adult portion were gathered in groups, assisting the ..young ones to enjoy themselves, or standing spectators of the scene, or (will we 'say) gossiping, while others were unable to forget the hours "when they were young" and joined in with the youngsters in such games as" drop the 'kerchief". &o, &o, while those who were of a more romantio disposition had plenty of opportunities to whisper their confidences, In. fact these opportunities were' takeu advantage of to a large extent, and we hope with mutual pleasure to those interested,' The children had a grand time of it, what between scrambles for lollies and apples &c., and prizes for running, they nlloeemed to get a share of the good things going about. Half a dozen tins of lollies were soattered through them, and they had as much fruit, cake &0., as they could manage, and to Bpare, nor were the adults badly off, as they also had the pleasure of enjoying that blessing (1) of civilization called tea. The members of the School Committee deserve great credit for the way they worked to make things suo-. cesnful, as do sevoral who assisted, both ladies and gentlemen. Mr W. 0. Nation kindly brought his harmonium, and .the members of the Juvenile' Templars gave several selections whichgavegreat pleasure to those who heard them, The owner of the ".willows," Mr Cotter, deserves the thanks of the publio for permitting the treat to ; bq held on his property, < '

We have much pleasure in calling at-, tention to' the extra race provided by the. stewards of the Wairarapa Jooky Olub for tbo autumn meeting on Feby, 22 and 23. The new. event is to be,called the Lady's Bracelet, and is to be run for by ladies' hacks,' whioh meanß, ; horses' regularity ridden by ladies, raoehones or racing hacks not being eligible. , The first horse will receive a silver set consisting of bracelets, oar pendants, locket, and .brocb, the second a silver bracelet, and the the third a silver locket, all of which are the latest fashion. The prises are beautiful specimens of the jewellers'art,'and were seleoted by the vice-president of the club Mr. H. S. Wardell from the large stock of Messrs Ludwij" & 'Suns, L:\nibton , Quay Wellington,whiohfirmgen'erotsly presented the'third priise to the club, The con-, dition for the Ladies Bracelet are, once round ; the oourse welter weight for age to be ridden for by membors of the Wairarapa Jockey Club.

Tommy Bay itill remains unconieio'us, The breathing of the boy it, however, rogular, and his youth may pull him through. Dr Bey was in Carterton today : and Baw his but with so severe an accident it takes time to develop the issue. We understand that Dr Hosking entertains strong hopes of his recovery. . . '

The match between the youths of the Masterton and Carterton Schools on Monday was rather a fiasoo. The Masterton boys followed their challenge, and put together 13 runs at a vere early hour in the morning, while their opponents lost' 8 wickets for 15 runs. This finished the match, ! as the Masterton boys decided" to take a defeat on one inningd; and as the result was known on the Taratahi race course before the first race was won, we think the match appearedvery much like " playing the wag,' and that Borne of the boys were not exactly where their parents thought they where, or where they would hare wished them to have been. At Messrs Lowes and lorns stock sale this afternoon, sheep fetched satisfactory prices.' Wethers were dispersed of at 8s 9d and9s; store ewes at 6s lid; mixed merinos at ss; and oulI« at from 3s to Ss 6d. : :

On Saturday last the onstodian of the ) Masterton Park found the grass on fire, and that the flames had destroyed several trees and injured some of the fencing posts. He Bueoeeded in carrying water from the river and putting out the .fire, Fortunately the trustees haVe recently had lhe ( long grass mown, otherwise the firo might have destroyed half the trees in the enclosure. At the oonolusion of the case .against Walter Morißon, as reported by tho N.Z., TimesMr'Buokley addressed the court for the defence, and was followed .by, the, Grown Prosecutor in reply. His Honor having summed up, the jury retired, and after remaining out of court for qver an hour and a half returned, the foroman asking whether it was the duty of the prisoner or the Grown >to find ! out who the man Johnson was. His. Honor said this this.was a matter for the jury to consider, If the jury thought that the prisoner's statement that he had got the horse from one Johnson, a cattle dealer, who had gone to Wanganui, was a reasonable and probable one, then tliey must give him the benefit of . the doubt. If there was any such man as this Johnsoß there should be no difficulty in producing him, • He did not think he. could express his own opinion on the matter. He must leave; it to the jury, -, The jury; without retiring again, and aftet a brief com saltation, retored a verdict of not guilty, : His Honor said-he would take tho opportunity. of saying that, in his opinion, this was those cases where (the. . police onght id have made l inquiries, < Tliey should have endeavored to have found out who this man ■ the'prisoner was innocent was another matter. The jury probably thongbt'lhey could not convict him,