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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VIII, Issue 2273, 17 April 1886, Page 2

Mr W. 0. Fitzgerald, of the Medical Ball, Wellington, has a new announcement in our advertising columns. Mr Maundy of Waihakeke had a large shed arid a quantity (if hay burnt about miinipht on Wodnesday. How the fire originated is not kuown. Wo hear that it is insured, but the. amount has not transpired. Mr F. H. Wood announces that he will hold an important sale of sheep at Martinborough at an early date. The entries already to hand comprise 3500 sheep of all classes, horses and cattle. Further entries aro invited. Advantage will be taken of tho cheap railway trips at Eaater by members and others interested in tho special settlements in the Forty.Mile Bush to take a run up to Masterton, from whence special, conveyances will proceed to the bush country in addition to the ordinary mail coaches,' At a meeting of the committee of the Masterton Freethought Association, held last evening, it was decided to commence tho building of the Lyceum without delay The President was requested to order the timber at once to be stacked for 'seasoning on the association's land in Chapol-Street. •

We have received from Mr J. 0. B. Golder, an edition of tho author's last work, " The fourth book of the King of Prophets." It is printed by MrR.O. Harding of Napier, and reflects groat credit upon him for the artistic arrangement, and the whole get up, The subject matter is like the author, " a thing no fellah can understand." = Mrßallance is makiny,:. according to telegraphic reports, every endeavor to effect a permanent reconciliation between King Tawhiao and the Government. Sir George Grey's little fingor could exorcise more influence over Tawhiao ar.d his followers than Mr Ballanco's whole body, brains.included, . Mr H, A. Stratford will hold a magisterial enquiry into the wreck of the 5.8. "Taiaroa,"in conjunction withcommander Home, R.N., and Captain Norrii, Nautical Assessors.. Mr Stratford has notifiod the office at Mastertsn that ho is not likely to return, in consequence of tho above duty, until Friday, April 23rd. "■ Shoals of deep sea fish are reported as having visited Wellington during tho last few days and many very, fine fish have been landed. It is a pity some systematic manner of supplying the Wairarapa with that article in, a fresh and clean condition cannot be devised, Even in tho anything but enticing state that fish now reaches Masterton, it finds a ready .sale at an enormous advance on Wellington priees. One of our local volunteers was admiring the new uniforms,) displayed in. the New Zealand Clothing Factory's shop window yostorday, when up came two Salvation Army Officers. The volunteer said, "is that the uniform of yqur corps?" "No, we belong to a different army," they replied. ■ ''You'ought to have a harp like that on tho sleeve of your tunic as a badge of your office," said one of the officers.to his comrade,'who was evidently in the band. " I beg your pardon," said the volunteer, interrupting, " That badge is not a harp; it's a lyre I" They left, In the action H. Stevens v Wairarapa East County Council, in the Supreme Court, Wellington, a verdict was given for plaintiff for £ls, in addition to the sum of. £2l 7s, the amount paid into Court by the defendants. Hfo Honor, Judge Richmond, refused to certify for costs, stating that the case ought to have been brought before the District Court or the R,M. Court. The amount claimed was £2OO as damages, and £l4 10s the amount of two cheques deposited on the contract, MrJellicoe appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Bell, instructed by Mr W. G. Beard, for the defendants, A great saving ii already being made under tho new management of the Masterton Hospital. Thefollow'ingcomparative returns were read at the meeting of the Trustees on Thursday: The averago number of patients and staff in the first quarter of 1885 was 88, and in 1886,113. The total expenditure during.the first three months of 1885 was £799 10s 6d, and of 1880, £(109 17s lOd, showing a saving of about £18912s Bd, There was a saving of about £4l on groceries, £32 on milk, £GO on meat, £l4 on fuel, £22 on gas, £32 on water, and £7 on vegetables, In March, 1885, 219£ pints of wines of spirits, and IG3 pints of malt liquors were consumed; in March, 1886, the consumption was 85 pints of wines and spirits and 179| pints of malt liquor, The number of patients in March, 1885, was 33, as against 29 in March, 1880.

A meeting of the Mastertou Oemetaiy Trustees was held in the Institute yesterday. Present.—Messrs J, Vile (in the chair), R. B. Hare, and W. Perry. The Treasurer reported a credit balance of £44 9s 2d, and the out-standing accounts amounted to £B. The Works Committee recommended that 12 chains 16 feet be formed and metalled, and 13 chains 6 feet of footpath be made.—Adopted. It was resolved that the Secretary forward a copy of the Cemetary's Act, 1882, Section 22 to the Hospital Committee ; also to furnish at next meeting the amount of burial fees due from the Hospital. The meeting thon adjourned. The practice of bathing has many advocates in Masterton while the warm summer moraines last, but as winter approaches the number Of those who indulge in this invigorating practice gets small by degrees and beautifully less. " Charlie" left his warm bed yesterday morning and proceeded, rather thinly attired, to the bathing sheds through' the park. There had been a very sharp frost , during tho night and tho morning was rather cold, On arrival at tho river ho found none of his comrades had yet turned up, and he began to regret having left his warm quarters so early, He gazed at the water a long time, it looked cold and wet, ho then lit a cigarette, and had finished that and two others, and still had not commenced undressing. He stood on the banks of the rivei, and suddenly received an inspiration, fie dipped one end of tht tcwel into the water and rubbed it over his hair and face, stuck his hat on the back of his head, and marched off to his home. On the way he met two or three of his comrades going for a plunge, fie told them they would find the water very refreshing after they had been in a little while, and he left them with the idea that even if he had to break the ice, he would not be done out of Ms swim, Unfortunately for Charlie the" J cowboy on the other sido of the river had' seen his performance, and related the story. He said at first he thought it was some one about, to commit suicide. This morning his,comrades knocked at his' door in a vain effort to get him out; He couldn't i»b it,

Tenders are invited in another column for tho formation and metalling' of roadway and footpath in the Masterton Cemetery,

Tho Foatherston Band is making good progress under the leadership' of Mr Birrel, and expect soon to be able, to enliven the good people of that town with sweet strains. Practices are held twice a week, and are well attended.

The ÜBual weekly Quadrille Assembly was held at Greyfcown on Thursday evening and was very largely attended, about fifty couples being s present.' Mrs Maurice Wood kindly plavwl during the evening to the general satisfaction. ■ Mr F. H. Wood will sell at his Taratahi Sale Yards on Thursday, April 22nd, stock, produce, and agricultural imple-, ments, full particulars of which may be found in his advertising column, Further entries for this sale are.invited.

Tho road from Cross' Creek Station to the Western Lako road is at last to bscome art established fact, thanks to the energy of the member for the District (Mr Buchanan) ana constant applications of the Road Board. We understand that all matters are now nearly in form, and tenders will soon be called for the work. This should prove a great boon, to tho settlers at the Creek in particular.

The Review Court, under the Property Assessment Act sat at Featherston on Friday, and adjusted the values in respect of the leathorston Town District, and Wards Nos, one and six of the Featherston Road District. Beyond a few alterations by consent, no difference was made in the roll. Objections in Nos. seven and eight wards were adjourned to Carterton on Monday noxt, at two p.m., owing to the absence of the Assessor. Ballance rubbing noßes with Tawhiao ! Seems to have had a successful meeting 1 Why not leave Tawhiao alone? Who cares whether ho is friendly or not ? Ho is not in the least formidable now, and his influence is very slight! Oh, I think it's just as well to make him friendly if possible 1 but I quite agree it's not worth while to go running after hiia and kow towing to him! There's been a great deal too much of that in the past! 1 supposo they'll put Tawhiao in the Legislative Council! I suppose se 1 Poor old Tawhiao ! —Press Puffs.

One of our local butehers, says the Greytown Standard, was one day this week driving a bullock, and as the time for the mid-day meal was close at hand and he felt'a bit hungry, he considered what he should do with the animal meanwhile. A happy thought struck him. It was near the pound, and he could put the animal in it for an hour and no one be a bit the wiser. No sooner thought of than done, and he went off smiling at his cleverness. But the ranger happened to visit the pound while the knight of tho the clever was At his dinner, and he locked the animal in. Then he told the poundkeeper to servo tho usual notice. When the butcher returned he was Burprised to find the pound locked, and still moro bo when ho was sewed with tho notice. Ho explained and he protested, but the Btoney-hearted poundkeeper was too good for him, and he at last paid tho fees and walked off behind the animal looking sad and thinking he was not jo clover all.

Mr Stratford, R.M., yesterday delivered a ruling on the following points submitted to him by Messrs Travers and FitzGerald:—" Before whom can plaintiffs deposo on oath under clause 34 j 1 Resident Magistrates' Act, 1867, and are solicitors empowered to take such oaths?" Mr Stratford has ruled that clerks of Courts in all cases may take an affidavit; Justices of the Peace in cases where the amount claimed doesnot exceed £2O; and Resident Magistrates in cases where Justices can, and.further where claims are up to £SO or LIOO, according to the jurisdiction conferred upon the Magistrate. With regard'to the power of solicitors, Mr Stratferd declines to decide the point at the present, and until a case has been properly presented for his ruling, where he could have the advantage of hearing tho arguments of learned counsel, .or could be educated by a decision of the Supremo Court. He remarks, with diffidence, however, that if he were practising in this city, he would, to avoid difficulties, prepare the affidavit and send his client, firstly, to the clsrk of the Court, not finding him, to a Resident Magistrate having jurisdiction up to LIOO, and lastly to a Justice of the Peace, where the claim did not exceed L2O.

The funeral of the late Mrs John Harding took place on Tuesday afternoon at Mount Vernon. About a hundred settlers from all parts of tho surrounding district, assembled to pay the last tribute of respect to the deceased, and among thoso present were several of Mr Hardiugs sons and daughter who had come from distant parts of the Island. The ceremony was impressively conducted by the Eev. S. Williams, assisted by the Rev, J, C. Eccles, The first portion of the service was conducted in front of Mr Harding's residence, and the hymn " Give me tHe wing of faith to rise" was srnig by those present, The members of the Rose of Sharon Tent, 1.0. R., attended in mourning regalia. They conveyed the coffin to its last resting place—a sunny spot close to the orchard near the house, by the side of'the grave of an infant daughter of 'the deceased, buried there twenty-five years ago. Mrs Harding had in life often expressed a wish to rest by the side of her little girl, and her desire was fulfilled. Here the remaining portion of the solemn service was held, and .flowers were, laid upon the coffin, Mr and Mrs Harding, who were pioneer settlers in the iroublosome times of eariy colonization, were well-known and esteemed in all parts of ftew Zealand, and wide-spread sympathy is felt for the family in their bereavement. —Wainawa Mail.

Messrs L. J. Hooper & Co., of tho Bon Marcho, received their first instalment of autumn and winter goods on Saturday, these goods have been imported direct from the manufacturers in England and Scotland, and are now being marked off at prices that will compare with any wholcsalo house in tho colony.—Advi.

Mr THOKBURN.'the Clothier, of Wililßstreet, Wellington, is raising'£lloo on his stock. Ho is selling all his stock at the cost price for cash only for 28 days. It is a rare chanco for country settlers to fit themselves and boys out with a cheap suit. He is adopting this plan instead of borrowing the money.—Advt

Venetian Blind and Revolving Shutter manufactory. All Bliuds guaranteed of the very best description, Price list on application to R. W, Beon (late Henn& Hansen,) Poneke Steam Venetian Blud and Revolving Shutter factory, We'.lin?i,oo.—ArivT '

Wolfe's Schnavps strengthens and braces up the system against disease, ' Codgks, Colds, Bronchm, etc., are quickly cured by using Baxter's celebrated "Lung Preserver." This old established, 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,

Womb's Schnapps is a great relief in Rheaumatism, infinitely superior to brandy « whiskey.

Mrs Morris has opened in the new shop, on the site of the little corner shop,'with a tempting display of fruit and other' delicacies,

Mr A, Kompsted, tailor, announces that he has taken possession of his new shop in Queen sheet, and that, his customers will have the benefit of a new Btook of tweeds, &o. The Masterton Volunteer Band wil play in the Public Park to-morrow tho following selections:—l, March, "Triumphant ; 2, valse, "IBeautifulFlowors"; 3, selection, " Notre Chere Alsace"; 4, "Reception Slow March"; 5, valse, " Rustic Queen; 6, Gloria from Mozart's 12thMass; 7, march, "Reveller."

The second attempt to obtain a meeting of creditors in the estate of Adam Armstrong proved a failure for want of attendance.

There was a vary large attendance again last night, when a free coffee supper was provided at the Army Barracks. A collection afterwards produced LI 13s. The following curious adventure is related in the Wanganui Chronicle:—"Wm. Amos, a man living with Mr Old, of Koru, went into the bush on 22nd March with three day's provisions, for the purpose, as ho said, of prospecting for copper. He returned on Saturday night, at 11 o'clock, thoroughly worn out, and reports that he lost himself, and had to make the three days' supply of food last fifteen days. He was only saved from starvation by eating cabbage tree and such small birds as he could catch. He did not find any copper."

Thero is on view in the window of Mr Whitt's cabinet warehouse, Queen-street, an oil painting, the work of Mr Bradbur.y one of our local artists. The work referred to is a marine view with a barque lymc at anchor in the foreground, and in tho offing a brig is depicted in full sale, The picture, which has been framed by Mr Whitt, is a very creditable production, and refleots greatly upon Mr Bradbury's skill in wedding tho brush, this being his maiden attempt in this class of work, " What aro you doing here at this time of night," said the night watchman to a man who was standing near the Post office about midnight, The individual referred to had one end of a bottle of. whiskey in his mouth, the other end being pointed to the moon, "I am waiting for tho occulation of Jupiter to take place" said the man, "had'nt you better go homo" replied the watchman. " Hadn't you better—hadn't Jupiterwhy that's a pun 1" said tho man "I'm off!" He evidently did not take the advice ofiored, for a little after one o'clock the nightwatcliman heard shouts of "help I help I" and he ran to where the sound proceeded from, and found an individual on his kuees,his gold watch hanging down suspended by the chain and his hat off, What's up! what's the matter ? enquired the watchman. Wantsh yer loo' or my watsh, see what time Shupiter comsh out ter moon," said tho man who was very far gone. The watchman left him in great disaust.