The Wairarapa Daily. TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 1886. THE TURN OF THE TIDE.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VIII, Issue 2327, 22 June 1886, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 1886. THE TURN OF THE TIDE.

The sudden and soynewhat unexpected jise laxt week in the London wool market is about the best news we have had in the colony for a long time. What it means if the rate of ; advance. 18 maintained through the year is a sum »f .£500,000 stopping in-New Zealand •md circulating in the colony, which would otherwise have been unavailable, and for the Wairarapa district say an «xt'r* £IO,OOO to spend in stores and labor. It is not a half . million, flr ten thousand borrowed, on whicfr interest bas to be paid, hut a clear bonqs ot ■>ood money, which will pass from one end of the colony to the other, infusing iew life and hope wherever it circulates. There is also a fair prospect not only of the present advance being maintained, hut of its being exceeded. The prolonged depression in the wool market in unlikely to be fqllo.wed by one Military advance. It is reasonable to expect that now the tide has turned

the price of wool will ooine back to at least a paying level.- If iuich prove to be case the colony will he lifted out of the existing depression by its old friend' " the goldan fleece," and we shall get. that prosperity with "leapsand bounds" which Sii' Julius Vogel with his magic wand has £ailfl(d to conjure.

Mr A. Cass, of the Federal drapery establishment. Central Willis Street, Wellington, has a special announcement over our leading column. The Minister for Public Works has given instructions for two of the. new Pulman cars to be used on the Wairarapa line. They formed part of the train for the first time on Saturday afternoon to Masterton.

Mr F. H. Wood reports that the house and lands in Villa-street, Masterton, which was submitted to the hammer at the auction sale on Saturday last, soM at satisfactory price, the purchaser being Mr R. M. Galloway. James Driscoll was charged, on information, before Mr W. 'Booth, witn having, on the 23rd of April, converted two horses, a dray and harness to his own use, the same being the property of Mr F, H. Wood. On the application of Constable Darby, the case was adjourned to Greytosvn on Wednesday. The prisoner was allowed bail, himself in £25, and one surety of £lO. Mr J. G. S. Grant scoreß one at the expense of Sir Robert Stout. In a letter to the Dunedin Herald he says : —" A little over three years atro, while severely animadverting upon such gew-gaws,' he concluded hi" editorial article in the Echo of date December 22nd. 1882. in these words: " No, we don't require titles. They may, in certaiu stages of development, stimulate men to deeds of heroism and goodness. But as the race gets better educated, these spurs to greatness, will prove unnecessary, nay harmful. Let us hope then that at the next session of, our Parliament something will be done to prevent titular distinctionsbeinc; bestowed in the colonies." Mr Grant concluded by referring .to the action of Sir Robert Stout as a gross piece of inconsistency. "The Ministry bothers the Governor, pests the Secretary of State, and he importunes the Cabinet ; and to' avoid furthur importunity, a few ribbons are thrown over th# seas to hungry aspirants after notoriety. Such is the real modus operandi of this despicable business of Knighthoods. The Queen honest woman—probably never heard of the man thus honored.—Napier Telegraph. The following'is taken from the Sydney Town and Country Journal of June sth: Off to Kimberley—A Warning.—The steamer Victoria arrived at Townsville on Wednesday afternoon, after a tolerably fine passage. On Monday two valuable horseß were thrown overboard. Nothing else noteworthy occurred. Many on board intend to get out at Cambridge Gulf, but the majority will go to Derby. The steamer Afghan arrived on Tuesday night, and took a considerable number of passengers and horses. The greatest excitement prevails, and numbers are going to Kimberley, although some experienced miners are holding back for more information. The report that one man found a nugget weighing 700oz. is causing great excitement among the passengers on board the Victoria and Afghan. New South Wales people are again strongly advised not to rush the, diggings too impetuously, or much misery and privation will ensue.

John Smith Harris, who is better known as " The Whiffler," a soubriquet which he earned a couple of years ago by reason of his eccentric behavior in public says the Post, was taken into custody on Saturday afternoon on a. charge of drunkenness, and was brought before the Magistrate's Court yesterday morning. His conduct in the prisoner's dock was of that peculiar kind which he has on similar occasions indulged in, and although the public present appeared to thoroughly enjoy the proceedings, the patience of the bench (Messrs Levy, Gillon, and Simpson) was taxed to the utmost, the accused persisting in putting the most irrevalent questions to the only witness examined, and in making the most absurd remarks to their Worships. Evidence was given by Seargant Black to the effect that as he waß standing at the Duke of Edinburgh Hotel corner, between 5 and (J on Saturday afternoon, the accused pame up and ordered him off the footpath, stating that he (the Sergeant) was obstructing the traffic. Accused, whose face was blackened, and who was intoxicated, further stated that he was a detective from Scotland Yard, and had been seat out to New Zealand to see what the Wellington police found to do. He (the witness) walked down the street, and while talking to a constable, the accused again came up and ordered the latter off the footpath. Alter some words had passed, the accused caught hold of the constable, whereupon Harris was taken off to the look-up. The accused, speaking to the Bench, admitted that he had taken some beer on Saturday, .but said he always knew when he had had sufficient. The Court imposed a fine of 10s, with the alternative of 48 hours imprisonment. One of the most effeetive Tempeiance sermons we have heard for a long time (says the Wanganui Herald) was that given by Wi Pere, M.H.R., at the Native meeting. He said he was pleased with what Hori had said with reference to the blue ribbon. There were many evils which resulted from drinking, and he was pleased that Hori had mentioned the matter so that Mr Ballance could speak of it to his colleagues. The Government permitted liquor making, and issued licenses to the manufacturers ; and they also permitted selling, and issued licenses to public houses and wholesale sellers. All this Government had agreed to, so that people might drink if they chose. They first gave this permission to people to drink, and when they got drunk sent their policeman to lock them in a house built by the Government —a gaol. The Government then ordered that a man who gets drunk shall be taken before a magistrate appointed by the Government, who says it is wrong he should fill his stomach with Government drink. If he has taken top much they send him to gaol for a month or a year. He thought, therefore, it would be well for Government to stop the sale of liquor to Europeans and Maoris. It was evident they had the power pf controlling the traffic if they chose. Tfye evils of it were that a man might spend his substance or might be robbed of his money.while being drunk. He had also to pay money to get out of prison, and many of them sold their goods to get drink, while many accidents happened from this habit of drilling. It was said that there were two states—a present and a future—but when men were in this state they thought of neither. One great evil was that men sold' their land for drink, and another waq that th« drunkard was not going in the proper direction fop tlje salvation of his soul. There was no rest for his body here or his, spirit hereafter. . ' |

Stodt Economy.—Hearing from eveiyone I. met that the "Wairarapa Clothing' Factory- was the cheapest and best House in the district for Mens', Boy's YoitHVclotliing, I I would give it a tiiaj, ytacb'? did, wd my swprise I got a tweed sipt, all wool, grjmean shirt, flannel Bndefahirt find pants, a French felt hat,- collar, handkerchief aiid box, for the gmall sum of 665. XVe poid elsewhere for the same goods £5 XOs. My advice, therefore, to everyone is to call at the Wairarapa Clothing Factory, next the Empire Hotel, where everything w good and verr cheap.—Advt.

The District Court of Wairarapa will sit at Maßterton to-morrow, commencing proceedings at 10.30 a.m.

•. Messrs Lowes and .Turns', announce an extensive sale of new and second-hand furniture, produce, and lot of trunks, weiring apparel, saddlery, watches, for Saturday next at their rooms. A new.Masonic Lodge is about to be opened in Woodville. The new Lodge will be named the Ruahtne, and the opening ceremony will take place on Tuesday next, June 29th. We are requested to remind our readers of Messrs Lowes and lorns sale of Nelson fruit and ornamental truss at -the rooms to-morrow, after which they sell a quantity of potatoes, bacon, etc. The Chairman of the Masterton School Committee has been asked to supervise the. annual examination of the' Masterton School in drawing, which .will be held ..at 10 a.m. to-morrow.'

At a meeting of creditors in the estat® of James H. Gratton, held yesterday a the old Court House it was unanimously resolved to recommend that his order of discharge be suspended until the-bank-rupt pay 7s 6diri the £ of his debts, which amount to £l5O, the bankrupt being in constant receipt of 10s per day, and not havin£?.to.support his family. Miany persons in Melbourne commercial circles (at least so says the ' Herald') re gard the last purchase by France of crosswools as an omen of comiiig' war. Experience is stated to have shown that a considerable demand for this class of wool precedes a war or an expectation pfone, large purchases of wool suitable for army equipment being an indication of a Continental Powermeaning tight."

In the new play " Jim the Penman' there is an enthusiastic lady who, as the Irishman said, "'she; never, opens her mouth without putting, her _■ foot; in it;" Here is a sample. Speaking tosh American, she says : — 1 ' And how is the President? I knew his father the late President." Of course she is told that the. office is not hereditary ; upon which she says, " Really, how stupid of me ; 1 made the same mistake when I was introduced to the Pope," Henry offer was charged on Wellington yesterday, says the Post, with the larceny of a dress valued at £1 19 6d, the property of Elizabeth M'Menamen. He was defended by Mr FitzGetald. The prosecutrixi is a boarding' house keeper, and the accused and his wife had been staying at her placa. The dress in question' was showu to Mrs Offer by the land-.-lady, and was then returned to the. latter s bedroom. Subsequently it was missed, and the husband then admitted that he had taken it. Mrs M'Menamen was veryangry but allowed the accused to retain possession by paying £2. Accused promised to pay that amount, but as he had not paid it and had left her house the present proceedings were taken. The Bench dismissed the case.

The second heat for the junkfe-cup ■ the Wairarapa Rugby Union will be played at Greytown on Saturday next. The following will represent ,fche Masterton Club :—Back D'Arcy ; half backs, C. Peviy, E. Pelling ; quarter backs, R. Thompson, McKenzie, A. Thompson. Forwards—Ewington,' W Day, G. Day, Emmett, J. Pelling, Blinkhorne, Thomas, T. Bannister, Armstrong. Emergencies —forwards, W. Welch, and 0. Porritt, backs, A. Welch, and Mlnifie. The following ■will represent Greytown : —G. Tully, Roydhouse, Ryan, J. Tocker, W. Burch, Cox, Saywell, Hobman, W. Humphries, T. Fisher, R. Terry, Giddy, Philip, F. Tocker. Jr McGuire,. jun., E. Collier, Emergencies Muir, M. C. Tully, F. Hawke, Lewis, Welch. As the time fixed for the match to commence , by the XJnion is 2.30 o'clock the ton team are requested to be ready to start at 12 o'clock . A section of the French Press advocate the seizure of the New Hebrides. Fears are entertained that the difficulty which has arisen between the Governments of England and France relative to the New Hebrides may be intensified by a possible collison between the French war vessels Dives and Magellan, which recently left Noumea for the New Hebrides, and the English cruisers which are in the qeighborhood of the islands. The Pall tylall Gazette, referring to comments that have been made on the telegrams despatched to England by Mr Gillies, Premier of Victoria, relative to the reported action of France in establishing a protectorate over the islands, defends the wamth of feeling displayed in the despatches, and expresses an opinion that the agreement between the English and French Governments will be abrogated, and that the French occupation will be complete the moment that a single French soldier is landed without the consent pf the English Government. The French Presp continue their comments on the question. La Patrie expresses a hope that M- d.® Freycinet will ignore the " epileptic fury" of Victoria and the intrigues of English clerical spies. Le Cri du Peuplc takes a more moderate view, and deprecates any after,the., experiences France has had in connection with Madagascar and Tonquin.

We notice that the Miss GeorgieSmithson Company will appear , at the Theatre Royal on Friday next. Mr F. H. Wood will sell at ton rooms oh Saturday next, 2tf)th inst., a large and well-selected stock of fruit and ornamental trees and shrubsi « Therfr will be abuut 2,000 trees offered, which -are described as being well and carefully grown from the well-known nursery of Mr Collotte, of Mastertpn. .. .

Our Wellington correspondent says : I was up at the woollen mill this afternoon and saw the first lot of wool -put : through: the scouring machine. The said machine working as well as could be wished. ■ All the other machines are put together aj»d are being got into working order, and the whole appears to be of the very best description. I send you a piece of wool, put through the scouring machine onCe. : ' " Captain Donald informed a meeting of Volunteers that he believed that the opportunity had arrived when they could, by using a little energy a gopjl flnfl shed.' He said that he hail'had information from Mr Beetham that the Government were prepared to go as far as £250 as a subsidy. It was proposed by Sergt. Dalrymple and seconded by Sergeant Matthews, That a meeting.- be Corps at the Club next Wednesday evening at 7.30 for the purpose of electing a Committee for the purpose of arranging for building a drill shed. Vol. -Peacock agreed to prepare a plan and estimates and bring it up at the meeting. The meeting then adjourned till Wednesday .evening.

MessrsL. J.Hooper&Co., oftheßonMarche, Received their first instalment ' of -autumn ■ and winter goods on Saturday, these gcKxls have teen imported direct from the manufacturers j in England and Scotland, and now being markedoff at prices that will compare with any . wholesale house in the colony .-—ADVT. "Venetian Blind and Revolting Shutter manu factory. All: Blind* guaranteed' of the very best description. Price list on application to R. "W. Herin (late Henn aiid Hansen.) PonekeSteam Venetian 1 Blind and Revolving Factory, WeUington.—Al>yTCqdghs, . .Colds, Bkqkchitis, • &c., are quickly cured "by using Baxter's celebrated , Preserver.". This old established, popular. njedicine is pleasant to the palate,adn highly extolled by the members of we medical, legal, and clerical professions. - Spld by all PaWht Medioias Vendors. Se® testimonials in advertisements. —fAnvr.!

Tenders are invited by the Education Board for additions to the Belvidere, School. A shop and dwelling is advertised totbe let by Messrs L and C. Florbci't, opposite Empire Hotel, Queen-street. ~ The meeting of the Volunteer, annual ball Committee took place on Saturday evening to complete final arrangements for holding their annual ball, which takes place on Monday next, the 28th inst. For convenience sake the whole of the Committee were elected M.C.'s. The Volunteer Brass Band was also engaged. lam going to make a speciality ot certain lines during the next months.: At the present time lam running Macintoshes and Overcoats at prices which defy any houae in the 1 Wellington District to approach. By ; sending,the length which you require in inches, you can be supplied with a grand Tweed Macintosh fdr 27/6, honestly worth £3. Give me a trial. John Thorburn, the People's Clothier, Willis-street.-Wellinifton. —fADVT.]