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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VIII, Issue 2410, 27 September 1886, Page 2

Tho attention of ladios is called to an advertisement of Mr C. Schanz, of Wellington. We learn by wiro from Wellington that Sir Julius Vogel has voluntarily withdrawn the application for a new trial agaiust the Bvening Press, and accepts the vordict of the jury,

Tho polico have laid an information against the Gear Refrigerating Company for having sold Native gamo out of aoason. It appears that tho game sold is Native pigeons and ducks, and that fcheso had been kept in the Company's refrigerator from before tho close of tho shooting season. The police conteud that under Hie Animals Protection Aot sales after the ond of July are illegal, oven though the goods are in a frozon state, The case will be heard on tho 29th .inst,

Most of ourroadors, says tho Christchurch Press, aro familiar with the weed which grows ao luxuriantly in the Avon and some other of our Canterbury rivers. It is locked upon as a groat nuisance, disfiguring the rivers, and causing the local bodies endless expense in keeping it down. The following paragraph from the Sussex Daily News referring to the weed which yives lis so much trouble will therefore bo read with interest:—" Dr Braudes, a physician at Hitzackes, Hanover, has written an article in a Gorman medical paper, in which he demonstrates tho valuable proporties of the anachari3 alsinastrutn, a water plant which has hitherto been considered an unmitigated plague, choking up rivora, and altogether useless. Dr Brandos has remarked that in the district where ho lives,, and where malaria and diarrhoea yearly appeared iu a sporadic or epidemio form, these diseases havo gradually decroaaed since tho anacliaris alßinastrum began to infost the neighboring rivers and marshes, and sinco four years, have totally disappeared. Tho above-named water plant uourishes itself on decayed vegetable matter, and grows with incredible rapidity. It thus destroys the germs which produce malaria and diarrhoea; and besides, its presence obliges the frequent cleansing of standing waters, a measure beneficial to health. Dr Brandes therofore proposes that the experiment should be tried of planting the anacharis alsinastrum in marshy districts, It is also useful in protecting the young of fish, and affords an excellent drug. The plant came originally from Canada whence it was brought to England, and thence to Gormany about 1840. In North Germany it rapidly spread far and wide, and this year appeal's in all parts m unusual luxuriance."

A mooting of the Masterton Opaki Jockey Club.was held on Saturday night in the Club' Hotel, Mr Lowes, tho president in tho chair. Tho lninutoa of tho previous 'mooting wore road and confirmed A letter waß read from Mr Park, suggesting that the proposed Farmers Hack Race (12st up) should not exclude horns that have faced the starters, provded that thoy have not won an advertisod raco. A telegram was read from Mr Evett stating that ho would accept the appointment of Handicapper. A telegram was read from Mr Hill, supporting the appointmomt of Mr Evett, and intimating that tho Club would get no acceptances from outsiders unless they had a known handicappor. Mr Parsons moved and Mr Dixon seconded that the offer of Mr Kvett be accepted. The motion was earned A resolution was passed appointing Mr J. Muir time keeper. It was resolved, on the motion of Mr Lowos, seconded by Mr Ross, that tho programme be submitted to the Wellington Ricing Club in conformity with tho requirements in tho rules in racing. Mr Battes was proposed for membership. The programme prepared by tho sub-committee was road and discussed. The total amount of the utakos amounted to £635, being £lO in excess of last year. In reference to tho Members flack Race of 20 sovs, socond horse 5 soys, 12 up, Mr Parsons moved to insert that the horse entering to bo the bona fido property of members of the Ulub at least one month before the night of entry and the race to be ridden by members of the Club, and to be confined to horses that havenover facedthestartor.—Carried. With respect to the Opaki Stakes Handicap, £125,1$ miles, Mr E, Dixon moved that the race be £l5O and tho distance not_ less than 2 miles, He thought it a mistake to reduco tho value of the race. Tho Secretary pointed out that two mile rajes had proved a failure in the past. Mr Parsons seconded the motion pro form,_ Ho had been of opinion that horses in this district ought to go two miles, but past experience had shown tho contrary. The President said the responsibilities of tho Club wero very treat, and times were not good, and for those reasons the Committee had thought they ought to economise: One mile and a half seemed to be the favorite distance Mr Dixon in reply thought it was only a supposition on the part of the Secretary that because the entries were small last year they would bo this, At this time of the year the two-mile distance was not too great. He thought they ought to cut out the district race and retain the big money. The motion was lost. For the seoond day the Masterton Handicap for Waovawas'raducedfrom l\ miles to 1 mile. ■, .The programme as amended was adopted. The next meeting was fixed for December 27th and 28th, the Monday and Tuesday after Christmas,

Tenders are invited for scrub falling at Fairfield, .

By an insert in to-day's issuo Messrs John Graham and Co. announce a sale of their stock for 14 days from this date.. This sale is beinv made owing to an alteration of tho premises and to prevent the goods being damaged by the workmen. Their now advertisement will appear tomorrow

Cricketers and intending members are reminded of the annual meeting of the Tradesmen's Cricket Club which takes place at Mr Waddinton's office, Perrystreet, this ovoning,

Tenders for the erection of a drill-shod for the Napier Naval Artillery Volunteers have been invited. The 'building is to be 91 feet long by 54 wide, and has, in addition to a committee room arms-room and platform, a floor space of 80 feet by 54 teet. This will bB ample for drill purposes, and will make a grand ball room or concert hall. Tho room will certainly bo a monument to the enterprise and esprit de corps of tho Naval Brigade. Telegraph. After the drawing lecture by Mr Riley on Saturday tho toacheis, of whom there ■ were a great number present from all parts of the-Wairarapa, met audit wsb resolved to form a Teachers Association for the Wairarapa. A committee of five was appointed to take the preliminary steps and report to a future meeting. The question of forming a Teacher's Supply Association for importing new and valuable books from the old country was also considered, and will he brought up again. A London writer says:—lt is a plea-' sant sign of the march of intellect to find a Bishop of a Temperance Congress actually tolerating tobacco. Dr Templo haß not only done this, but he dopreoated anti-tobacco leagues. This is all the more creditable to tho bishop because he doeß not himself smoke, and abominates tho Bniell of tobacco.- Thorn is no more uttor fallacy than that tho use of tobacco promotes a craving for intoxicants. Prom my own observation. I should say that tho facts are all the other way. The entertainment by the Mastertou Amateurs in the Theatre Royal on Saturday evening wbb not bo well attended as was expected, and demonstrates that Saturday evening performances are not a profitable venture. Taken as a whole tho performers acquitted themselves creditably, and deserved more liberal patronage than was bestowed upon them. The opening comedietta, "a aervantin spite of horself," wont smoothly, and had plenty of "go" in it, and the concluding comic ballot, "Statue Blanche," was one of the best productions of the kind we have seen performed in tho Theatre. In the interludo Miss Georgie Smithson captivated the audience with, hoi: songs and dances, which were ro-demanded, and Mr Holloway iu his comedy gems and elephant show mis very successful. Mrs Wrigley saug a local song that made some very hard hits at our local public celebrities aud their doings; the Mud Alley question, narrowing Chapel-street, the coming Mayoral contest being among the principal topics.

We are requested to remind our readers of Mesars Lowes and lorns' extensive sale for Wednesday, .when they will sell at Te Ore Ore, on account of Mr Buddun, who has disposed of his farm, the whole of hie valuable stock, implements, etc,

A sad accident occurred at Dalefield on Saturday ovenmp by which a lad about 14 years of age, son of Mr John Watorson, of Matarawa, was killed by a heavy straining post falling and striking him on the head, Dr Johnston was immediately sent for, but when he arrived life was extinct.

Tho annual show of tho Masterton Agricultural and Pastoral Association is advertised to be hold in Messrs Lowes and lorns's vards, Renall Street, on Thursday, November 25th, Piwrammes and all information in connection with the evont can bo obtained from the Secretary, Mr R. J. Fitton, Masterton.

'A meeting of the Committee of the Mastorton Agricultural and Pastoral Association was hold in the Central Chambers on Saturday last. About twenty members were present, President K. S. Hawkins in the chair. The draft programme was submitted and adopted. Messrs Chamborlain, Parsons, and the Secretary were appointed a committee to canvass the town for special prizes. The Secretary was instructed to advertise the show m the local papers. The next meeting of the Executive Committee was fixed for Wednesday, October 18.

A little girl, aged 7 years, daughter of Mr Wyeth, the Pahiatua Star says, had a narrow oscapo of being burnt to death on Tuosdny. It appears that several children were playing amongst the logs noar Messrs Sedcole & Yule's old mill, and by some means a coal of lire got iuto tho shild's clothes. Presently this broke out intu ablaze, but the screams of. tho poorchildsoon brought assistance, and the tiro was soon extinguished, not, however, until she was rather badly burnt on the inside of both legs, from the knees upwards. She was immediately taken home, and soothing remedies were applied by tho parents to ease the pain. Mr Yeats, who happened to bo at Woodville that day, was called in tho next morning, and did all he could tor the little sufferer. Dr Branting, who was in Pahiatua yesterday, was also asked to inspect the burns, and wo beliovo ho is quite satisfied that no serious rosults will follow.

We understand that the sale to be held on October 4th by Messrs Lowes & lorns for Messrs Rawson & Mackay includes a number of soctions of importance to those who would seek fcosh pastures for business and other purposes in the rapidlv settling Forty-Mile Bush. In Ekctahun'a the list includes besides these busuiess Bites larger sections which m the, future will have an enhanced value for 'further subdivision, and others suitable msue for sale yards, travelling stock, &c, one lot in particular having a fine water supply, such as would be required for a brewery or wool scouring; The central position of Ekotahuna, as the outlet of tho Alfredton, Puketoi, and East Coast, besides the Parkville and Wellington Association Blocks should not be lost sight of. Tho sections to be offered at Mauricoville adjoin railway Station, which station is tho natural outlet for the Mauricoville settlement, and the large extent of country to be tapped by the Dreyer'B Rock road, and will consequently be the centreing point for a township. These sections also include some large enough for travelling stock, and are also a part of the limestone bed from which the fine Mauricoville lime is drawn. The terms wo understand are liberal, enabling anyone to secure these valuable properties while prices are still reasonable.

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. Pumpers at the late fire will be paid for their services at Mr R J. Fitton's office to-morrow.,

Mr Jcueph Corpe's saw mill at Gladstone was totally destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon. Shearing has commenced at Mr D. Carman's Manaia, Masterton, the first ,of the fleason in this district. •

The concluding dance of the season in connection with the Private Quadrille Assembly takes place in the Theatre Royal on Wednesday evening next. The Volunteer band will aupply the music. A special meeting of the Fcatherston School Committee was held on Saturday evening, Mr J. 6. Cox in the ohair, to consider the suggestion of Sergt.-Major Bezar ro attention in exercises as against Mr Mlay'a system, and the matter of appointing a successor to Miss Medley, temporarily, until a permanent appointment is confirmod. Respecting the system of drill it was thought the present arrangement in respect of cadets should bB adhered to, and Mi DoMay's Bystem of oxeroise be followed out generally. A resolution to tho effect "that tins committee is in favor of Mr DeMey's system" waß carried, With rogavd to filling the vacancy caused by Miss Medley'B resignation, it was resolved to recommend the appointeut of Miss Bunting temporarily, or until a permanent appointment was confirmed. The fallowing resolution was then paescd:—'' That this Committee desiro to place on record.tho satisfactory and able manner ut which Miss Medloy had fulfilled her duties while connected with the Featherston school, and that a copy of the resolution be forwarded to Miss.Medley." The meeting then adjourned. Ihdioesiion.—The main cause of nervousness is indigestion, and that is caused by weakness of tho stomach. No one can havo sound nervos and good health without using American Go's Hop Bitters to strengthen the stomach, purify the blood, aud keep, the liver and kidneys active, to carry-off all the poisonous and waste matter of the systom. See.