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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VIII, Issue 2235, 4 March 1886, Page 2

Harvest Thanksgiving Services will be held it St. Matthew's Church on Sunday next, March 7th. Tho annual general meeting of the Masterton Football Club will beheld at Empire ttotel on Saturday next, to which intending members are luvited to be present.

Messrs Lowes mid lorns add to their stock sale 011 the 10th, 120 lambs in the wool. On Saturday next, in addition to the goods already advertised they will offer 100 bushels of black feed oats. Subscribers to the "Eli Smith Relief Fund," are requested to forward unpaid subscriptions to the Treasurer, Mr H. Dunn. The lists will close March 13th, collectors are respectfully requested to send in their lists with the money, not later than March 15th. Our telegrams from the New Zealand Rifle Association meeting contains the iutelligance that " Matthews, of Masterton, yesterday secured first prize, value £lO, in the Marlborough match, with rifles, He made good shooting at 600 yards, and scored 42 out of a possible 50, a score which has been seldom equalled at the Association meetings." His aggregate score at present for the rifle championship stands at 199, the highest, so far, being that of Private Downie, Thames Rangers, 211, Konini, or wild fuschia posts, are likely to be much in demand in the future in places where there is any danger of fires. It has been noticed that whero pine or the other woods usually used for fencing have been subject to the action of fire, the pines have been entirely burnt away, while the fuschia has simply been acoiched. It appears that the latter wood has great lire-resisting properties, and in wire fences where other timber has been totally destroyed the fuschia has not even been so badly charred as to have the staples loosened.—Budget, . The third annual report of the Maclean Pickle Factory was presented to the meeting of shareholders, at Christchurch, last Friday, and from it we gather that with an increased capital the company would be able to extend their business profitably. They declared no dividend but carried forward a credit balance of £324 5s 9d, equal to £ls per cent, on the paid up capital. It was resolved that the Directors take into consideration and present to a shareholders' meeting at an early date, a scheme for the, increase of the paid-up capital of the Company.

We have received from Messrs Williamson.and Co., 'sharebrokers, their monthly share report and Investor's Guide for February. The report contains, among other useful information, the following on the "money market;": —lt is rumoured in financial circles that large sums of English capital will shortly be available in. this colony, at unprecedentedly low rates, Meantimo no appreciable difference can be noted. Average mortgages are negotiated on following terms : From £IOO to £SOO, 8 per cent; from £SOO to £1000,7| per cent; from £IOOO to £lo,ooo,per cent, In connection with most loans,, there are considerations which more or less modify quotations.

TeetotalJora will have something to say to a report which has been presented to the Winsford Local Board by Mr Fox, medical officer for the mid-Ohesire sanitary district. Three men of one family had died under circumstances which led to a rumor that they liad taken cholera while discharging the cargo of a Spanish ship, Mr Fox has inquired into the matter, and he says that the men died from pneumonia brought about by exposure to wind and rail). They were teetotallers, aiid Mr Fox considers their deaths due to that fact, He thought men working day and night,, and exposing themselves to cold winds, as these men had done, would find a glass of grog useful and beneficial. All that these these men had taken was plenty of tea with ginger in it. He did not think that would have much efiect upon the circulation, to promote which there was nothing like a good hot glass of rum and water, The wife of one of the men had told him she could not get her husband warm, She had even taken warm plates from the oven and put them under his legs, but that had not the desired effect. Ho maintained that if these men had judiciously taken a stimulent, in the shape of a glass of spirits, it would have had a beneficial result, and in all probability have prolonged their lives.—(Exchange.)

The morning session of the New Zealand Alliance was continued yesterday at Wellington, The first matter dealt with was a resolution to the effect that while the immediate aim of the Alliance was to secure the direct popular vote it will do its utmost to promote a clearer understanding of the existing local option clauses, and urge upon the people a fuller exorcise of such powers as they conferred. It was resolved " That the Alliance do all in its power in giving its moral support to the Magistrates, the police fqree, and others administering the licensing law to enforce its provisions. Mr Glover explained what method was generally adopted in England to form; local auxiliaries, He said his method was to send circulars and wait.personally upon the most influential people in the town who were known to be favorable to the Temperance movement who, by their position; would give standing and character, as well as the neocflcapy monetary help. It was resolved, "That the Ejqcijtiye be requested ,to prepare and issue to every centre of population and any persons interested in the nio.venißntinstrucfcioMfor forming auxiliaries in various districts. A suggestion was made by Mr Harding as to tj)e stand which Committees elected in the temperance interest should take, contending that they sp!d be nominated on; the definite understanding that, if elected, they yo.uld' rfoae all iih? noiieets fa the district. This .view did not receive jjmjr jand' jt was utmost latitude,' to" bs' governed by $0 circumstances surrounding them. The meeting then adjourned to 2 o'clock.

Tho Delta Lodge, Loyal United Friends nieet this evening. ■■ Mr Win. Bell, ,of Denison House, is; now opening up autumn and winter goods; ; which arvived; per 3.5., Aorangi.

• "The Masterton Tent 1.0. R. hold their regular fortnightly meeting'at the Tern-; perance Hall,this evening,,when the, report of the delegate to the New Zealand Alliance will be submitted t'o the meeting. The quarterly meeting of the Masterton Licensing Committee takes place at the Court-house to-morrow,

The Handicap Billiard Tournament at the Prince of Wales is causing considerable interest amongst " iiilliardists' r of the town. There were twenty-six entries, some six or eight of whem" have played off.

Messrs Lowes & i.oriis mid to their stock sale for Wednesday next, 90 head of cattle aad 800 mves and wethers. Upon reference to their advertisement, it will bo seen this sale promises to be the largest of the season.

Messrs Bartlett & Jones have secured a site from Mr J. Ewington for a brickyard, on the Education Reserve,.opposite the Masterton Hospital, and they propose starting brickmaking on a large scale there next week. The pug mill for tho purpose is now being erected at Messrs Ewington & Son's wheelwright shop. On Saturday next, the regular monthly pay day of the Masterton Permanent Investment and Building Society, the new branch will be opened for the receipt of deposits in sums of five shillings and upwards, as advertised in the" Wairaiupa Daily, Interest at the rate of five pounds per-centum per annum will be allowed, and deposits may be withdrawn on giving a fortnight's notice. The first delivery of bricks from the contractors to the Gasworks-was made yesterday, and Mr Arnold, a bricklayer of considerable experience, with his assistants have started the work of building. A suggestion was made in the Council Chambers (unofficially) that sundry coins should be doposited under the " corner stone," but when appealed to, the Borough Treasurer said he had no funds to spare for such a purpose, but they were welcome to the overdraft, if they would acceptthat,

The Council of the British Medical Temperance Association some time since offered a prize of one hundred guineas for the best essay by a medical student on " The moral and physical advantages of Total Abstinence," The adjudicators appointed were the Lord Bishop of London, Attorney-General Sir Richard Webster, Q.C., M.P., Dr B. W. Richardson, F.R.S., Dr Norman Kerr, F.L.S., and Dr Ridgo The adjudicators have just awarded the prize to Mr H. W. F. Coryn, .a student of the Charing Cross Hospital. There were 39 competitors. They have agreed to give certificates of merit to other three essays. It is proposed by the Wellington and Wairarapa Acclimatization Society to open the shooting doason for both native and imported game from 15th April to the end of July. This will give three months and a half of- shooting, and as 'game of both kinds is far from plentiful, this should be long enough. It has been found that the system of opening the season for shooting native came earlier than for imported game did not answer, unscrupulous sportsmen took an unfair advantage, and destroyed pheasants before the regular season opened. The native pigeon and kaka, the Evening Press aays, are becoming so scarce' owing to wholesale slaughter for town Bale that they require protection, if we do not wish to see these beautiful birds exterminated.

A traveller by the Laticeshire and Forkshire railway has been charged with " interfering with the comfort of its passengers," in a very unusual manner. An engaged couple were journeying along together in a third class carriage, and getting along very comfortably, .when, all of a sudden, the young gentleman lept up in. the air with the most unloverlike ejaculation, " What is the matter, dearest?" inquired his inamorata. "Oh, well —nothing." he said, taking his seat again after a careful examination of the bench, "only I thought Oh! .Tehosophat (or words to that effect), there it is agaiu." they then perceived the blade of a sharp penknife sticking through the titiou between them. There was only one man in the next compartnent, so that his pretence of being asleep was hopeless, Never, probably, since the world was made has the course of true love been so strangely interrupted. The statutory meeting of the subscribers to the Masterton Hospital was held in the Institute yesterday afternoon, for the purpose of electing six trustees, Mr J. 0. Boddington, who was elected chairman, read the Premier's letter convening the meeting, and the advertisement in the local papers. Nominations were then taken for Trustoes, and the following were proposed :—Messrs' J. C. Boddington, B. P. Perry, J. lorns, W, Beetham, \V. E. Paige, W, Perry, J, N. Buttle, and D. Fulton. A ballot was taken and tho first six in the order named were duly elected, Messrs Scllar and Dalrymple were the scrutineers, A meeting of the Trustees was afterwards held, at which Mr J. C. Boddington was unanimously elected chairman. The next meeting of the Trustees will take place on Tuesday, March 9th. Mr J. Ross has just turned out at his Coach Factory Queen-Street, a waggonette to the order of Mr Robert Donald, which is completed in a first class, manner. The front has a louuge seat comfortable squarbbed the inside seating accommodation being finished off in the same elaborate style, tho vehicle being constructed to carry seven persons. It is hung on elliptic springs, and ironed up very substantially. As th 6 whole of the work has been done on the premises, it refiicts great credit oil those concerned in its erection, Tho same firm has just finished to the order of Mr J, Burrows of Carterton the latest invention in coach building, viz a Putnam carriage. In these yehicles the side steps are abandoned, the 5 e at opening outward to admit of the ingress and egress of passengers from behind. As marvels of lightness and cheapness these vehicles should become very popular.

We beg to ca|l the attention ot our readers to Messrs L, J. Hooper & Oo.'s new advertisement on the front page of this paper. The Bon Maroho js about to astonish everybody ' with bargains in Drapery, Millinery, and Clothing. The sales held by Messrs Hooper & Co in the past have beon perfect boons to the publie, and no doubt this sale will keep up the reputation yf the firm. We advise everybody to call and see for themselves. —(Advt.)

Having bought 150 pairs of German Mole Trousers, part of a bankrupt stock, 1 an) gojng to sell them tqr 5? Cd per pair. They are splendidly made, anfl patterns are the same aa thelMt'of England tweeds. To preyent dealers from buying them up, no customer can purchase more than three pairs. Country orders' for not more than three pairs Vill receiye prompt attention.-j. Thorburn, the People's Clothier, Willis-st., Wellington;—(AdYt.') Yenetian Blind and Revolving Shutter manjifactory. 4)1 Blinds guaranteed of the ye'ry befcj, description. Price Ijsji' on 'appljcajtion and Revolving Shutter laotcury, lincton.—Advt ' ' ; ;: ; '

Bush fires are still raging in the surrounding districts. ; On Saturday Messrs Wardell Brothers started a 1200 acre burn on the Taueru Ranges, -and the sky has been illuminated thereby ever since. . ' i

A great many persons left Masterton yesterday and , this morning by various conveyances, for the Tinui races, Mr Mil's cqaoh was full on both occasions. To-morrow morning conveyances ■will leavo the Prince of Wales stables, reaching Tinui in time for the first event of the second day's races. Coaches will return on Saturday and Sunday morning.. The Masterton Library has i ust received an addition to its list of books, of betweensixty and seventy volumes. Forty-five are novels by standard authors, and notably amongst the others are the Lives of Gladstone, Bright, and General Grant, and Emerson's essays on representative men. The above is a portion of tho order, the remainder will be received shortly, '

We learn from Mr Grouschow that the Codlin Moth has . his abode in. severalg orchards in this district, and that it i possible to get rid of it by a simple but efficacious expedient. Mr Grouschow states that if tar lubricated with lard , is spread for about six inches on the ground round a tree, prior to apples ripening, the plague will be stayed. When an apple falls the maggot endeavors to return to the tree to hibernate prior to its next season's operations, but the tar at the butt prevents it from returning home, and it perishes in the open. Coughs, Golds, Bronchitis, die., are quickly cured by using Baxter's celebrated "Lung Preserver," This oldestablished, popular medicine, is pleasant to the palate, and highly extolled by the members of the medical, legal, and clerical professions, Sold by all Patent Medicine Vendors, See testimonials in advertisements.—Advt.