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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2872, 13 April 1888, Page 2

To-morrow is Sir George Grey's aoven-ty-sixth birthday. It is rumored in reliable quarters that a second newspaper is likely to bo started in Carterton shortly. The sitting of tho Court of Appeal has been fixed to take place in the Supreme Court, Wellington, on Monday, May 7th.

Captain Edwin wired at otio o'clock to-day; " North east to North and West heavy gale, with rain, soon, Glass further fall.

Mr Arthur J.Rawson convenes a meeting for next Wednesday evening at his office of those interested in forming a chess club in Masterton.

Pigeons are said to be especially plentiful in the Forty-Mile Bush this season, but they are still rather too poor to shoot. The Government has approved tho op" poinment of Mr A. W. D. Bell to be Engineer for Defencos. The services of the undermentioned police officers are gazetted as having been dispensed with First-class Inspectors R 0 Shearman, W H James; Inspector A Buckley; Third-class Inspector R Bullen,

Wo are informed that comprehensive notes on football in the Wairarapa, will be furnished to the editor of the Auckland Football Annual, with a view to their appearance in this year's issue of that publication.

Mr F. T. Redman of the Indo-China Tea Depot issues a circular with to day's issue of this paper, calling special attention to his famous teas and coffees, A brilliant meteor was seen in tho western sky last night about eleven o'clock. A gentleman who observed it from Cole-street, likens the appearance to that of a rocket, as the luminous body in vanishing, burst and emitted a shower of sparks.

Mrs Bamberof tho Central Boot Depot announces her annual stocktaking sale which commences to-morrow. Full particulars as to prices Ac., are enumerated in our advertising columns, and will repay perusal. We hear that Mr Middleton, barrister and solicitor, of Wellington, who will be remembered in connection with the W. R. Waters prosecution, is about to settle in Carterton, with a view to commencing practice there, We understand that Mr B. Dawson, Railway Traffic Manager will pay a visit to Mangamahoe on Saturday next, to discuss matters with the settlers relating to the alteration of the present unsatisfactory train arrangements in their locality. Sews has been received from Mr J. Baggc, and he reports that tho Hot Lakes and the balmy air of Rotorua, where he is staying, are already having a beneficial influeuco on his health. The services of Liuufc.-Golonol J. M. Roberts N.Z.C., have been dispensed with,

A discussion took place at the Land Board meeting yesterday, in connection with the houses of settlers under the village homestead system at Pahiatua and Hastwell's Clearing. Many of these houses liaye recently been burnt down, and it was stated that tliev were to be re-builtin positions which mako them again liable to fire. The Board, says 'the N.Z.Times, decided to communicate with the Ranger and ask his.views on the matter.

His Worship the Mayor is goin? to lire off his "ten-pounder" again at the next Council meeting, and has given notice of the following resolution:—" That the sum of LlO be appropriated for the purpose of securing a full supply of water to the town, cleaning the water-course, and repairing the hatches at the mill lead, the town being in an exposed and dangerous state for the want of a supply of water, should a fire occur." At the Borough Gas Committee meeting last night, the gasworks manager reported that there were discrepances in quality of coal received in Masterton, compared with that invoiced from the Wesporfc Coal Company's Wellington Depot., the coal arriving here short. The Town Clerk has been instructed to write to the Coal Company, and also to the Railway people to obtain compensation for the short delivery, The mines department has informed the Tararua Range coal explorers that they may have the use of the diamond drill as soon as they are ready to commence explorations. The drill is at present at Dunedin hut can be sent to Masterton at once if repaired, It is propable that Dr Hector will bo up to-morrow to inspect the geological formation where the outcrop exists on Mr Falconer's property. Constablo Darby at Carterton is acquir* ing some distinction as a sportsman' In a recent court case there he is repres' ented to have sworn that he had a gun with which he killed rabbits at 110 yards.

The following tenders for lease of toll at Manawatu Gorao Bridge have been received by the Public Works Department Accepted—A Peters, Woqdville, £5Ol, Declined—Jones and Hunter, l'almerston jNorth, £408; S. Scalley, Woodvjlld, £370. Mr F H Wood, held his usual fortnightly stock sale at the Taratahi yards yesterday. There was a good attendance of buyers, and sheep were in fair demand. A number of cattle of all classes were sold, but at very poor prices, The following being realised—Sheep,—Fat Wethers 7s 7d, fat owes (is Bd, store ewes us to 4s Bd, lambs 3s fid to os 3d, pulled owes Is. Cattle —yearlings, steer? 20s to 255, heifers 15s, 2 year old steers 40s to 52s (id, store cows 15s to 40s. Horses.—2os to £fi 5s for hacks; no draught forward. Pigs.— 14s Gil Porkers. The Masterton Hospital Trustees met yesterday, present: Messrs J. C. Boddington (in the chair), J. lorns. J. B. Keith, B, P, Perry, and Rev W. E. Paige, The minutes of last meeting were confirmed. Tito Treasurer's statement was read sliqwing a credit balance of £27 Is 3d. The following accounts for the quarter just ended were passed for payment W. Perry £2 3s 8d; T, 6. Mason £5 2s Od jF. W. Tonjple 17a 9d ; Williams and Barker VJb (id; L. W. Nicholson £i 193 2d. file Cljairinan then submitted tlje* annual report and balance sheet, both of''which were adoptod. These will be published in detail in our to-morrow's issue. Mr J. lorns was asked to act as visiting member for the ensuing month,

A letter in another column signed " Citizen" complains of larrikinism in Masterton, Perhaps the best step thoso who suffer from this species of juvenile depravity can take would be to inform the police direct' of any annoyances they suiter, and also'describe the'offenders, as we are aware that those officials are doing \yhafc they can in the direction of main' r taming order in the toivn. We may also add that ayo understand that the writer of a letter oi} tlje same suijjefr'ijj yesterday's issue has gince iakon this yeiy praiseworthy and practical means of dealing with the nuisance, and that as a result two lads are likely to shortly appear in the R,lf."Court to answer a charge made against them by the police.

The Under-Secretary for Crown Lands has written to the Commissionerof Grown Lands instructing him that all special settlement selectors may increase their holdings to 320 acres at any time, providing that the areas are contiguous. This was reported to the Land Board yesterday, and it was decided that translers should be made on tho same terms as with the ordinary deterred payment sections.

At the 11.M. Court this morning, a boy named Peter Jackson was brought before Mr Von Stumor, ai)d charged, on the information of Arthur J, Rawson, with stealing grapes to the value of ss. The lad, it might be mentioned, hadbeen summoned to attend at ten o'clock, but not being present, a warrant was issued for his apprehension. When the case came on, tho prisoner admitted the offence, and was sentenced to 24 hours' imprisonment, with the accompaniment of six strokes of a birch rod. The Bench administered a severe caution to the youngster, and pointing out the evil and careless course he was adopting, remarked how necessary it was he should amend his ways, and keep better company. Tho Magistrate also remarked that the parents in these cases were to a great extent to blame in allowing their boys to associate with bad companions. It may be mentioned that Mr Rawson estimates that during the last fruit season helost nearly Lls worth of fruit from the ravages of thieving larrikins, and that on one occasion a boy was noticed getting over his fence with a bag of apples almost larger than himself, These orchard robbers, too, showed a discriminating taste worthy of a better cause, and invariably took the earliest and most choice fruits.

Maine news,—Dr. Soule's American Hop Bitters, which are advertised in our columns, are a sure cure for ague, biliousness and kidney compaints. Those who use them say they cannot be too highly recommended. Those afflicted should give them a fair trial, and will become thereby enthusiastic m the praise of their curative qualities.—" Portland Argus. 1

Shrewdness & Ability,—Dr. Soule's American Hop fitters so freely advertised m all the papers, secular and religious, are having a lar?e sale, and are supplanting all other medicines. There is no clenyin? the virtues of the Hop plant, and the proprietors of these Bitters have shown great shrewdness and ability in compounding a Bitters, whose virtues are so palpable to every one's observation.—' Examiner and Chronicle.' [Extract from Lo Journal des Modes.] Some months back we were presented with a (Irrss length ot black silk, manufactured solely for a city linn by Messrs. Bonnet, of Lyons, and called by them the "Beautiful and Pure." The material was made up, and the following is the result Let us speak the first of the' silk It was certainly of the very best quality, and no doubt was a good price. This however, is always the ease, and more especially where silk is concerned. There is always a market value for silk, and, wherever it is offered at a low figure, you may reckon sure that it is not a pure silk, but it is adulterated in some manner, which is only known to the expert. The purchasers, however, realise that in the wear; but it is then too late for them to wish they had their money back again in their pocket. It is our province to find out good articles, and to proclaim them when found, Now, without setting ourselves up as infallible judges, we yet feel assured that any wearing a dress made of the "Beautiful and Pure" Silk would be perfectly satisfied with her purchase, we are almost tempted to say whatever price she paid, at Te Aro House Wellington.

The "Beautiful and Pure" Silk is very soft, yet with plenty of substance; of a good rich black, and very elastic. These various virtues make it hang in soft close draperies, and where this silk is used the dress bodies can be made to fit more closely and easily. Our .dress was made with a round skirt, gathered full into the waistband, and hanging in folds at the left side and back, The front was left plain. Down the right side was arranged a panel covered with a frilling of lace, crossed by four bars of silk; Down each side of the panel and being draped loosely across the front, hung in a large festoon, and formin" a round tablier, was carried round to the left side, and there hanging long, nearly covered the skirt. Continued round to the back, it was plated in at the waist, and hung down in folds over the skirt,being surmounted by a pouff. Pointed body, fastening across the front, and edged with beaded galon. It is trimmed V shape at the neck, tilled in with lace, which forms a colleret. Three-quarter sleeves, trimmed with lace epaulets and frills, at Te Aro House, Wellington.

So far this silk Ims not shown the slightest tondenoy to crease or crumple; the seams are all firm, and there is no sign of dragging out, which a thick silk is likely to do, Altogether the dress is most satisfactory; we might also call it ''a thing of beauty and joy for ever." A thing of beauty is, but a joy for ever would not encourage silk manufactories, or give employment to the thousands of workpeople who depend upon the manufacture of their daily bread.

The" Beautiful and Pure" Silk is easily attainable at Te Aro House, and has the name "Beautiful and Pure," which is tho trade mark, on the selvedge. Sold only at Te Aro House Wellington.—Adh.