The Wairarapa Daily. WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 1888.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2911, 30 May 1888, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 1888.

The Licensing election took place for tho Piilmtua 'lWn Board Licensing Bench on Tuesday lust when Messrs J, Hughes, W. tVakoman, J. Burrow, J. Burke, and T. Aston, were declared duly elected. The newly elected Committeo met Monday at 12 noon, when Mr Wakemail was elected Chairman. The French Derby which was run on the 27th hist, was won by Mr P. Donan's ch c Stuart by Le Destrier—Stockhansen. Tho race was not open to English horses. I In the cricket match Australians v. Gentlemen of England, begun on Lord's ground last Saturday, the Australians were all out for 179. At the close of the day the Gontlomcn had only lost one wicket for 235, W. 6. Grace, not out 150, and Shutei 71,

The Mayor drew attention at the Council meeting last night to a statement that had appeared in the Daily reflecting upon the quality of the gas supplied to the consumers, and asked the Councillors if they hart heard of any complaints. Only ono had tbo so, whilst another drew attention to the splendid light that was then reflected on them, which showed that tho gas supplied was pure. Considering that the comparatively small room of the Council is illuminated by no less than six gas jets, anyono would imagine they had plenty of light. Such is not the case, however, as they are compelled to burn a kerosino lamp in the room, with a two-inch wick and a powerful reflector iu show thm where the gaslights arc. Some years ago a sensation was caused by the announcement that sugar could be reiined by electricity. The Electric Sugar Refining Company in New York is now said to bo getting its plans ready for manufacturing in Brooklyn, and it will use the process invented by Henry Friend. It is claimed that this system will convert a ton of raw sugar in two hours into perfectly hard white sugar at a cost of 3s 2d a ton, and that thocoinpany intends to turn out 3000 barrels a day of crystallised of various sizes, The capital stock is a million dollars, and there are 450 shareholders, including a number of those interested in the suear business, The results in this case will be awaited with a great doal ot interest. —Electrician

The Cotllia Moth Bill which is now before the House provides for the division of the Colony into fruit districts, to be co-toiminouß with Boroughs, Town Districts, Counties, or Ridings of Counties. The occupiers of every orchard in a clean district shall pay a sum not exceeding one farthing in an mwkan district not exceeding one halfpenny .for every tree exceeding in age two years growing in the orchard occupied by him and it shall be payable yearly; every occupier of an orchard shall be required to give a yearly return of the number and description of trees growing in his orchard. Fur refus ing or neglecting to make such return a line not exceeding £5 shall be payable, Provision is made for the recovery of contributions, Contributions shall be payable in the first instanoe by the occupier, who, if he he a tenant, may recover ono half from his landlord or it shall be legal for him to stop it out of his rent. The Borough or County Council shall have the appointing or removing of Inspectors, No person shall remove out of any unclean district, or convey into any clean district, any fruit infected with moth, or any case box &c which has contained infected fruit and remains uncleaned in the opinion of the Inspector under a penalty not exceeding £5. In the event of legal proceedings being taken the onus of proof of having complied with the Act shall rest with the defendant.*

llace-gcers in England appear to be made of stonier stuff than we can produco here, On the concluding day of the Nottingham meeting, says the Sporting Life, " the turf on the racecourse was hid from sight by a coverlet of snow fnlly four inches deep. It had evidently been freezing too, and so the outlook at an early hour was far from promising. .Rain, however, commenced to fall before most race-goers wcro astir, and quickly melting the snow, it rendered racing, safe and practiceable. The yoing, as may be imagined, was dreadfully heavy, and as the horses had to flounder along for the most part through a sea of slush and mud, it may bo taken for granted that the jackets and faces of the jockeys engaged wero plentifully bespattered. It was a miserable day, as the rain fell in drizzling but persistont showers. But this did not prevent holiday-makers from assembling in even greater force than on Tuesday, while the rings were just as liborally patronised," |

An advertisement in reference to tho albo-carbon liglit, for which Mr G. S. W. Dalrymple is the local agent, will appear in to-morrow's issue.

We understand that in the "Flowor Queen Bliortly" tote produced,a May-pole dance will bo introduced. Messrs Lowe3 and lorns mako sonie important additions to their sale iov Saturday next. Tenders aro invited by the County Council for carting tho broken atone lying between the two Waipoua Bridges, Mr J, C, Ingram, as Inspector of slaughterhouses, is to receive the fees paid annually by the holders of licenses.

The New Zealand Loan and Mercanfcilo Agency Company notify tlieir removal to those premises recently occupied by Messrs J. Brown & Co, auctioneers, During the year there havo been 32 tires in the Borough of Masterton and the immediate neighbourhood, The average attendance of Municipal fireman and officers has been 14.

Tho Council havo resolved that notice be given to certain occupiers of promises in Queen-streot to make proper watertight cesspits on their properties in accordance with tho Act. Inspector Ingram has boon instructed to see the same carried out, The Minister of Education, in answer to Mr .Joyce, in the House yesterday, said tho Government had no intention of proposing amendments in the Education Act by allowing the Bible to bo read in schools, and giving grants to denominational schools.

Tho Minister of Lands, in answer to Dr Newman, said it wap intended to send a gooloyist to prospect North Wairavapa, but at present the members of the staff wore otherwise engaged.

Tho Minister of Public Works, In answer to Mr R. Reeves, said Mr Ashcroffc late manager of tho Nelson and Foxlull Railway, received compensation on his retirement to the extent of £43 ( J 13s 2d; his successor received £215 per annum, and Mr Ashcroffc was paid £425 per annum.

Morgan, manager of the American team of cyclists who were in England when the last mail left, makes a sensible supgestion through the columns of the London Sporting Life, He waites:—Considering the important position professional cycling will assume in 1888, and the fact that up to this dato professional cyclists have have had little or no guidance for their own benefit of the sport of cycling, would it not be a good idea to ondeavour to form a Professional IntovnationalOyttlistsUnion which would in future have a controlin? influence on professionals, the championships. and other important questions? I would be glad to have the opinion of all our leading international professionals oil tlio matter. From a return supplied by Captain Barker of the Masterton Fire Brigade to the Borough Council, we gather that the Jubilee Steam Fire Engine has been engaged at four fires. The time in getting up steam and water in each' case is given. At Schroder's fire, 9 minutes; at Toohill's 3.3 minutes; at Chandler's II minutes; and at Greathead's 10 minutes, Tlio timo is counted from starting the engine lire'to the throwing on of the first jet of water.

4 return presented to the House yesterdayshows theamounfc of honorarium paid [to members of the' Waste Lands Boards during the last financial year was £854; and travelling expenses £1193 3s 9d. The amount of hororarium paid to Wellington members wasMr Beetham £22; Mr Mctlardle £24; Mr W. A, Fit// lierbert £22 ;Mr fl. Bunny £23; and Mr A. Reese £2B. Mr Beetham did not draw any travelling expenses, Mr Reese drew £l4l lis 4d ; Mr McCardle £l3O 14s 4d ; Mr Bunny £73 ; and Mr Fitzlierbert £25 (is. '

The Oddfellows' Ball atEketaliuna, held last week, was a marked success, The large liall at Mr Beckman's new hotel was especially fitted up, and tastefully decorated for tho occasion, There were about DO couples present, and dancing was kept up from 9 o'clock at night until 4 o'clock in the morning. Capital music was supplied by Messrs Papworth, Mueller, and Miss Corbett. The piano was kindly lent by Mrs Penny, An excellent supper was provided by Sirs Beckman, to which full justice was done. The Oddfellows hope to hold their ball next yew in a building of their own, as a movement is on foot to erect a combined Friend ly Societies' Hall, The Oddfellows Lodge was only started at Eketahuna on the 9th November last, and it already numbers 45 members. Several of the leading settlers, who are too old to take advantage of the financial benefits of the Lodge, have been proposed as hon. members. This will tend to strengthen tho lodge. What is most felt, however, is the want of a doctor. There is no doctor available in an emergency at a less distance that thirty miles, and the district is a large one, plentifully sprinkled with settlers, Working-Men—Before you begin your heavy spring work after a winter of relaxation, your system needs cleansing and strengthening to prevent an attack of Ague, Billioua or Spring Fever, or somo other Spring sickness that unfits you for a season's work. You will save time, much sickness and great expense if you will use one bottle of Dr, Soulo's American Hop Bitters in your family this month, Don't wait. "Burlington Hawk eye,"

A Good Housewife.—Tho good housewife when giving her house its spring renovating, should bear in mind that the dear inmates of lwr house are more precious than many houses, and that their systems need cleansing by purifying tho blood, regulating the stomach and bowels to prevent and cure the diseases arising from spring malaria and miasma, and she must know that there is nothing that will do it so perfectly and surely as Dr, Soulo's American Hop Bitters, tho purest and best of medicines, "Concord N. H. Patriot."

Good Housewives in l all parts of tho country should _ always make it their business to ascertain where they can layout their money to the best advantage for all wearing apparel, for the every day tilings that are required ill the family, and for all articles appertaining to the comfort and well being of the household. It is unnecessary to say, after all our advertising, that beyond controversy all these advantages are to bo obtained at tho Wholesale Family Drapery Warehouse, Te Aiio House, Wellington. '

In tiik matter o£ Winter Dress Fabrics we have over 30,000 yards of positively New Dress Material, varying in quality and style and ranging in price from 'is 1 Id to a guineas per dress of not less than 12 yards each, In Mantles, Ulsters, Jerseys, Costumes and Millinery, we have the largest and best stock m the Province, and all at Wholesale Prices at Te Alio House, Wkiusgtos, We have a grand lot of Blankets from 5s lid to 50s per pair, Quilts, Carpets, Hearthrugs, and Linoleums in great variety, and lowest prices, Over 10,000 yards of Flannel in all makes, from 4Jd to 3s per yard, and every description of Calicoes from Is 6d to 10s fid per dozen yards at the Wholesale Family Drapery Warehouse, Te AiwHouse, Wellington. What is of importance to Country Besidenta who do not often visit town, we will send patterns of any material desired, post free, and will execute carefully, and despatch promptly, any orders forwarded to James' Smith, the Wholesale Family Drapery Warehouse, Te ftno House, Wellington, The Public must please remember that we have no branch establishment anywhere in the country, and goods that are advertised can only bo obtained at tho Wholesale Drapery Warehouse, Te Alio House, Wellington. J