The Wairarapa Daily. FRIDAY, JULY 9, 1886.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VIII, Issue 2342, 9 July 1886, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. FRIDAY, JULY 9, 1886.

Mr J. H, Pecldor, of Willis-st., Wellington, advertises that his now season's seeds are now to hand.

. Wo have received the A r ,Z. Presbyterian for July, which contains some twenty pages of interesting matter, religious and secular.

" The uneaual refraetion of the lower strata of the atmosphere," said the lecturer, is tho condition which produces mirages." ''Upon my word, so it is, it never struck me before," murmured Brown, "My old woman won't blame the whiskey after that." The Secretary of the Wairarapa Poultry Society wrote to Mr L. Galbraith asking liirn to kindly como to the annual show at Masterton oil the 27th July, and judge. Mr Galbraith, being seventy miles up the Wanganui River stated he would be unable to coma, but to show hie appreciation of tho movement enclosed a donation ot one pound, At a mooting of the United District Cha-ritable Aid Board yesterday afternoon tho following resolution was carried "That this Board is of opinion that the several interests of Wellington and Wairarapa districts will be better served by tho United Distriet.Board being disunited, thus throwing the administration of charitable aid on the District Boards of each district." Later in the day a deputation consisting of Messrs Bunny (chairman), Beecham, Buchanan, and Taylor, had an interview with the Premier with respect to the nebessary amendments required to be made in the Hospital and Charitable Aid Act to'give effect to the above resolution. The Premier said ho would give the quostion due consideration, but he oxprossodan emphatic opinion that the Board was foolish in wishing for the separation. The following cables were road in the Ifouso of Representatives yesterday afternoon warding the accusations of mismanagement made against the N.Z, officials at the London Exhibition;— Prom the Treasurer to the Agent General.— I "Reflections made on the N.Z, Court such as that it is inferior to other Colonies, and not worthy of tho Colony at a third rate museum ; Buller's collection is over-prominent, too much natural history, inadequate attention to useful productions, gold obelisk desirable, timber not received justice. Advise what, if any, truth in these statements, and give a general estimate of the N.Z. Court. Do you think it advisable to do anything!" From Agent• General to Treasurer.—" Have summoned Commission to consider the message, but meanwhile rent assured that such sweeping detraction i» not merely without warrant, but entirely contrary to the general verdict, and really quito ridioulous, Nono of the Courts compare with Canada, but yours compares well with tli<> Australian, having regard to the materials at Dr Yon Haast's command." The reading of the above was received in the House with applause.

Messrs Lowes and lorns add to their stock aale for Wednesday, sheep dogs and good hacks.

We aro requested to remind our readers of the postponement of Messrs Lowes and lorn's sale of Mr Brook's furniture which will take placo on Saturday 17th. Mary Ann Broughan, housemaid at Hammerich'a hotel, Grey town, was found dead in tho dairy at 4.45 p.m, yesterday. The deceased had apparently committed suicide by hanging lWiielf. A« im]iiest will be hold on tho body to-day.

The following are tho final payments received for the Wellington Steeplechase Handicap, to be run to-morrow The Lad, Denbigh, Secretary, Orient, Nikau, Mountaineer, Victor, and Forest King, A centrally situated houso, on exceptionally eaßy terms, is advurtiaod for sale by Mr A. Hathaway, of Temple Chambers, Mr J. Boss is addincr to his already extensive business that of engineering, and is enabling his present buildings to accomodate the machinery necessary to carry on tho additional branch of Mb trade,

Tlu quarterly meeting of the Loyal United Friends took place last evening at the Temple Chambers lodge room and was very well attended. The election of officers for the'ensuing term took place with the following result:—Bros E, Johnson W.M., J. Ward D.M., A. Hathaway secretary, H. Broom treasurer. J. Walker steward, H. Nordell D.S., Brash 1.G., W. Whitfc 0.G,, J Blackwood L,A, Tho installation was fixed for next lodge night. Two propositions for membership were received.

Tenders are invited by the Borough Council for laying three miles and twenty chains of gas piping. We are requested to remind our readers of Messrs Lowes and lorns' sales to-morrow. At 1 o'clock they soil land at Tinui and Alfredton, and at two o'clock a large consignment of Nelson. fruit and ornamental trees.

To-night Mr Matthew Burnett will lecture on Dr. Mitchell, his great central picture from real life in Australia. Dr Mitchell, the celebrated occulist and man of genius, was known to consumo daily two bottles of brandy for years. He was also a Prince among gamblers m Victoria, One spoeial feature in this evening's lecture will be the introduction of parages from the lecturer's own life, and from that of the ohief among orators, the late J. B. Gough. Mr H. A, Stratford, 11.M., will occupy the chair upon tins occasion.

Mr Matthew Burnett held a meeting for ladies yesterday, at three o'clock, in tho Theatre. About 150 ladies were present. Rev, D. Fulton presided, and conducted the opening exorcises. Mr Burnott spoko first of the Women's Tern* perance Union in America, and the wonderful work accomplished by them, and then gave ope of his pictures from real life. At the close of an interesting and impressive address 39 signed the pledge and donned the blue. During the last two months I have sold' 60 Men'i Heavy Whitney Overcoats at 10b (Id, and have remaining just 35 more, which I intend soiling at 15s 9d. I have also just lauded 24 Mtn's Heavy Beaver Overcoats that I am selling at 28s Ixl, that arc liouoatly worth &. Boys' Overcoats from 9s 9d. Youths' N.Z. made Tweed Hats 3s fid. Men's Tweud Suits from 18s Gil. Inspoction solicited. Note tho address—Tho Wairarapa Clothing Factory, next tlie Empire Hotel, Mastertou.

Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, kc., are quickly cured by using Baxter's celob;ated "'Lung Preserver." This old established, popular medicine is ploasant to the palate, adn highly extolled by the members of tho medical, legal, and clerical professions. Sold by all Patent Medicine Vendors, Seo testimonials in advertisements.—[Advx.l I am going to make a speciality ot curtain lines during the nsxt monthn At tho present time lam running Macintoshes and Overcoats at prices which defy any house in the Wellington. District to approach, Bykending the length which you require in inches," you can be supplied with a grand Tweed Macintosh for 27/6, honestly worth £3, Give me a tvial, John Thorboes, the People's Clothier, Willisstreet Wellington,—[Advt,] > 1 Vcnetian Blind and Revolving Shutter manu factory, All Blind", guaranteed of the very best description. Price list on application to R. W, Henn (late Henn and Hansen.) Poneke Steam Venetian Blind and Revolving Faetory, Wellington.—Advt,

Feels Young Again.—" My mother was afflicted a long time with neuralgia and a dull, heavy, inactive condition of the whole system, headacho, nervous prostration, and was almost helpless. No physioians or medicines did her any good. Three months ago she began to use Dr Soulo's Hop Bicters, with such good affect that she seems and feels young again, although ovor seventy years old."—A Lady in R. 1., (J, S. A. Look up.