The Wairarapa Daily. FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 1888.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2919, 8 June 1888, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 1888.

At a meeting of local fruit growers at Duncdin, resolutions were carried to strongly oppose the passage of the Codlin Moth Bill in its present form, as being a most useless and offensive measure, and certain to cripple the fruit industry that part of the Colony.

A meeting of creditors in the estates ofF.D. and M. A. Pelling is convened for Monday, Juno 11th, at 2.30 p.m. in the Old Court Room, Mastorton, to consider an offer of 7s Gd in the £ for the estate.

A meeting of creditors in the estate of W. Witton of Greytown, blacksmith is convened for Monday, June Utli, at 3 p.m.. in the Old Court Room, Masterton, to consider an offer of 03 in the £ for the estate.

In a commune nearMons, Belgium, when a person is found drunk ho is conducted home by a policeman. Next morning the constable calls upon the man or woman he had seen home, hands him or her a broom, and says; " Come forth and join the scavengers for two hours, or be prosecuted for drunkenness." In Breslau, a chimney 54 feet in heigh has been constructed entirely of solid blocks of paper joined with a special cement. The chimney is non-inllamable and by the nature of the material, quite secure from lightning. Messrs Minifie and Co,, of the Cash Blue Shop, Queen-street, Masterton, have a new announcement in our front page. Their advertisement contains a price list of groceries and the quotations speak for themselves.

Sparrows and similar birds arc often very injurous to the early crop of pens, and various devices have been used to prevent their attacks. Some use cotton stretched along the rows, others dust soot or lime over the young plants, but nothing is equal to wire netting for this purpose. If narrow wire netting of small gauge can bo procured, it can be bent in the form of an arch and laid over the crops. Such a defence is found very effective, and not very expensive, as it lasts many years.

The road work for which tenders are called by the Survey Department covers about twenty miles in extent, Contracts Nos, 43 to 48 are to open up the Crown lands between the Mangaone and Tiraumea Rivers, the iirst contract beginning near Mr J. M. Davie's, and extending northward through the block. Contracts Nos. 49, 50, and 51 are to open up the crown lands in the vicinity of Dreyer's Rock and Perry's Clearing. Plans and specifications for the former are to be scon at the Pahiatua Post ollico, and for the latter at the Mauviccville Post office,

Persons engaged in gardening in rabbit infested districts may bo interested in learning what kind of shrubs are least liable to be attacked by these animals. A correspondent of an English Journal of Forestry recommends the following as almost entirely proof against attack Rhododendrons of all sorts; the numerous sorts of privet, which are slightly injured in very hard weather only, and the common and Irish yews, But the best of all, it appears, is the American snowberry (Sympharia), which is a beautiful shrub of easy cultivation.

By the last San Francisco mail boat, DrW. H. Hoakins;, of Masterfcon, received a trio of American bronze turkeys, which arrived in excellent condition, and are a great acquisition to the district. This is the second consignment of turkeys Dr Hosking lias imported. By the same boat he also received a trio each of Plymouth Rocks and Langshan fowls, but these are hardly up to what would be expected from America, though they will no doubt be useful in infusing now blood. Sulphide of Potassium is now recommended as a valuable agent for destroying insect pests of all kinds, especially aphis and red spider. It has also proved fatal to many kinds of fungi, but appears to be quite harmless to the higher forms of plant life. The sulphide is a brown substance, and is prepared for use by dissolving in water, in the proportion of half an ounce to a pint for killing insects, and half an ounce to a gallon for destroying fungoid pests. Small plants are treated by dipping them in the solution for a few minutes, and shrubs &c., by syringing,

Thore will be no practice of the PhillaniHinic Society to-night. Notice will )o given when tlio noxt practice will tako ilaco.

Wo are requested to inform those

interested that the usual private evening takes placo at the Theatre Royal rink tonight, when something new, in the shapo of a Bon Bon Party, will be introduced (similar to the one hold at tlio Columbia Rink in Wellington last Tuesday). Mr Pearson's Band will contribute the music. Something novel is also announced for to-morrow evening.

The, Parliamentary correspondent of Lyttelton Times says the debate so far has done three good things. 1. Tho Promicr has shown his hand openly about

Mr Ormond's resolutions. 2. Tho Opposition has shown that it means to support tho Premier, while it disapproves of his dilatory tatics in having Mr Ormond's useless and misleading proposals debated, when both the House and the country are impatient to get on to tho Government Budget, and especially to the Tariff Bill. 3, It lias enabled Sir George Grey to disburden himself of that tremendous speech on the Chinese question, which has been bursting his breast the last fortnight; and a drearier, feebler, moro rambling, more ineffective haranguo I never heard in my

ife. It was not even well delivered, and

had any other member ventured to inflict it on tlio House he would assuredly not have been listened to. A few more

such speeches, and Sir (Jcorpc Grey's reputation as an orator will be reckoned one of the things that were,

The Right Reverend Dr Grimes, Roman Catholic Bishop of Christchurch, arrived at Geraldine on Monday evoniug last Tho following mornin? he held a confirmation service at 10 a.m, There was a very large attendance of church members, the building being well filled. Abaut thirty-three girls and a similar number of boys were confirmed. The girls were dressed in white, with white veils, the majority wearing wreaths of flowers upon their heads, The appearance of the children was particularly pleasing. The children were formed in procession two deep outside tho church, tho boys leading In this manner they entered the building, and took up their positions in the front rows of seats, Behind the children came tho Revs. Fathers Bowers (Geraldine) and Fauvol (Teninka), and, lastly, the Bishop. Buius? seated, his Lordship proceeded to examine the children in the Church catechism the questions asked being answered admirably, He then addressed them in a very impressive manner upon the im portance of the vows they were about to take upon themselves. Each-child was then confirmed by the Bishop, lie making upon its forehead with holy oil the sign of the cross. The Bishop afterwards a«ain addressed the children in words of the deepest exhortation and strongest encouragement. The service, which had lasted over two and a half hours, then terminated. —Christchurch Press,

The Mastcrton Philharmonic Society scored a success with their second entertainment last evening There was a capital houso, and in spite of the extremely cold weather, and the indifferently lit building, tho entertainment was thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated. The programme was opened by an orchestral overture played with a spirit and nccuracy which is seldom met with in a more pretentious place than Masterton. Then followed a burlesque scene " Tho Blind Beggars," iu which the musical skill and rollicking humor of Messrs Ganfc and Gaskill proved irressistible. The chorus "Avo Maria" which came next went smoothly, and several solos which followed were of high merit. Mr J. H. llowe was in excellent form, and well deserved the encore which he obtained for his song " Forget." Miss Feist displayed considerable skill as a pianist with a capable rendering of one of Tlmlberg's masterpieces, and Mr Coleman secured an enthusiastic encore by tho faultless manner in which he sang " I watch for theo in starless nights." Mr Gaskill who gave "The Pirate," was equally successful in pleasing the audience and evoked tumultuousapplause|by his spirited rendering of the piece. An instrumental march "Tho Turkish Patrol" from the band concluded Part I. The popular cantata "Trial by Jury" commenced after the usual interval, and was even more successful than on ths first occasion, several little extravagances being toned down which had been incidental to a first presentation, This picco from lirst to last is an unmistakeable treat to all who love excellent music, good fun, and pretty scenery and costumes, The gas jets failed to do justice to the latter, and many spectators were disappointed at their inability to see the details of an extremely fascinating, mirth provoking tableaux. When "Trial by Jury "was first presented we expressed an opinion that it would run a second night, and with propor illumination tc venture to predict that it would succeed a third time.

Wonivisci-Mux—Before you begin your heavy spring work after a winter of relaxation, your system needs cleansing and strengthening to prevent an attack of Ague, Billions ar Spring Fever, or some 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. Soule's American Hop Bitters in your family this month, Don't wait. "Burlington Hawkcvc.''

A Good Hocsewifh.—The good licusewifo when giving her house its spring renovating, should bear in mind that the dear inmates of her house are more precious than many houses, and that their systems need cleansing by purifying the 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 s» perfectly and surely as Dr, Suulo's American Hop Bitters, the purest and best of medicines. "Concord N. H, Patriot,"

Good Housewives in nil parts of the country should always make it their business to ascertain where they can lay out their money to the best advantage (or all weaving apparel, for the every day things that are required in 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 be obtained at the Wholesale Family Drapery Warehouse, Te Alio House, Wellington

In- the matter of Winter Dress Fabrics we have over 30,000 yards of positively New Dress Material, varying in quality and style and ranging in price from 4s 1 Id to 5 guineas per dress of not less than 12 yards each, In Mantles, Ulsters, Jerseys, Costumes and Millinery, we have the largest and best stock in the Province, and all at Wholesale Prices at Te Ano House, Wkilixotox,

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 4kl to 3s per yard, and every description of Calicoes from Is Od to 10s (id per dozen yards at the Wholesale Family Drapery Warehouse, Te AkoHouse, Wellington.

What is of importance to Country Residents 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 Jauies Smith, the Wholesale Family Drapery Warehouse, Te Alio House, Wellington,

The Public musi please remember that we have no branch establishment anywhere in the country, and goods that are advertised can only be obtained at the Wholesale Drapery Warehouse, Te Auo House, Wellington,

Advices from South report heavy falls of snow have been experienced there. The Chinese Immigration Bill has passed the Upper House, Tlio debate in the Houso upon the Customs Duties 81l is expected to last well into noxt week.

A petition from Lyttelton for the abolition of the totalisator has been laid be> Fore the House.

Tenders are invited by Mr A Napier, of Alfrcdton, for felling 180 acres of light bush.

Four London Merchants, Messrs Gibb3,

Sambo, J. S. Morgan, and Rothschild, lave contributed £SOOO each to a pension imd for nurses of tho poor.

The police have received information mt somo eighty sheep have been stolen

from the flocks of Messrs Perry Bros. Taratahi, and investigations into tho circumstances aro now being made.

The now Admiralty dock at Hong-Kong was opened in January to receive a Chinese iron-clad of 8000 tons displacement. This dock is tho largest in the far east,

Messrs R Aitken and Sons add toilet

sots, baking dishes, bowls, jugs, white and gold cliinawaro and other goods to their list of merchandise for sale at their rooms to morrow,

The statistics of the exports of Japanese

tea show that the quantity annually sent abroad is increasing, but that prices are fulling lore. In 1859, the first year Japan was open to foreign trade, the export was 20,000 lba whilst last year it reached 22,5000,0001b5. Since our report of tho insurances that were effected on tho grain destroyed by tho fire that occurred on Wednesday morning, we learn that in addition to the £275 insured by Mr P, Carr in the National Office, ho was further covered in the Liverpool-London and Globe office for £125,

A special meeting of the Mastorton

Road Board will take place to-morrow for tho purpose of adjusting rates and expenditure and receiving the balance sheet

and auditors report. The usual monthly meetiug of the Waste Lands Board, which was to hayc been held at Wellington yesterday afternoon, lapsed for want of a quorum, Messrs Marchant and Beotliain being the only members present, The salvage sale of grain advertised by Messrs Lowes and lorns to take placo tomorrow, lias been withdrawn for the present. Due notice will be given in a future issue, when the salvage from the fire will be sold,

The Secretary of the Wairarapa Rugby Football Union, is in correspondence wiili the Auckland Union with reference to playing a match in the Wairarapa by the Auckland representatives during their trip round the Colony.

Messrs Lowes and lorns soil at their rooms to-morrow afternoon a large consignment of furniture, sewing machines, cutlery, crockery, clocks, watches, tools, produce, and poultry, The goods are more particularly described in theiradvertiscmcnt, and may inspected before the sale;

A runaway horse attached to a cart caused some excitement this morning in Queen-street. It dashed a?ainst two of tho verandah posts iu front of the Theatre Royal completely smashing them, and was brought to a stand by Mr Ewington opposite his workshop without doing further mischief. We are requested to draw attention to the opening of tho Elite Skating Rink at the Drill Hall to-night. The Mayor and Councillors will patronise the roller skating, and members of tho M.V.R. Company will attend in uniform. Tho Volunteer brass band will "discourse sweet music" during tlu evening. The public arc expected to " roll" up. The annual meeting of the Masterton Agricultural and Pastoral Association will be held in the Central Chambers tomorrow, when the report and balance sheet will be submitted, The election of President, Vice-Presidents, and general Committee will also take place,

A papier-mache dome has been erected at Greenwich Observatory. The dome is said to be as strong as though constructed of wood and iron, and so light that it can be turned without machinery, There aro about sixty-six Native and nine or ten European names objected to on the electoral roll. The Court will sit at Masterton on Monday inornin? next to hear any reasons that may bo brought forward against such objections. The Secretary of the Masterton-llawera No 1 Special Settlement has received from Mr Marchant a trailing of the sub' division of the land set apart for them, The Block contains 3059 i acres, exclusive of reserves and roads, md is divided into thirty-four sections. A tenth part of the purchase money has to bo paid by the Ist July. The price of the land is 30s per acre, In tho Legislative Council yesterday, Mr I'harazyn's motion that tho Sail Francisco Mall Service, which terminates in November next, should not bo renewed, as it was a luxury which the Colony, in its present financial position, could not afford, was shelved. Tho question will occupy the attention of the Cabinet at ail early date. The Licensing Committee for the boroughofßosylniiitiinatodlyesterdiiyjtliat they considered that no licenses weio necessary, and if tho same committee were elected next year none would be issued. As they had 110 dosire to do anything hurriedly the} made this intimation but granted the licenses this year; A return of leases taken up during tho six months ending 31st March lastjwas laid 011 the table of the House. Tho return of land taken up in tho Wellington district is as follows:—Cash sections, 7, total area, 1557 acres; deferred payment, 17, 2258 acres; perpetual lease, 20, 5(105 acres; village settlement (cash), 3 3, acres; village homestead (defeired payments), 5, G4 acres; village homestead special settlement, 18, 200 acres; special settlement associations, 31(i, 35,204 acres, small grazing 13,14,40!) acres.

The Emperor of Germany, mi April 0, presented to the Bnglisli doctors their Orders, Sir Morcll Mackenzie received the Grand Cross of the Order of tlie House of Holicnzollern, with the Star, and Dr Mark Hovell, the Crown Order of the Second Class. In handing the decoration to Sir Morell the Emperor said " When you first came I had confidence in you, because 3ou were recommended by my German doctors, but I have since learned to appreciate your skill myself. I have much pleasure in giving you this order in recognition of your valuable services, and in remembrance of my accession to the throne."

Mr F. H, Wood's stock sale at the Taratahi yar-ds yesterday was well attended. All stock entered were yarded, and the competition was spirited throughout the sale, every lino selling under the hammer at the following prices-store ewes, 4s 10s to Cs 9d ; store ewes and wethers, 5a to 7s lOd; fat ewes and wethers, 8s 9d to 9s Gd. About 170 head of cattle were sold, realising as under— Steers and heifers, weaners, 18s to 21s; heifers, yearlings, 25a; heifers, 18 months to two years old, 35s to 41s; steers, same ages, 32s Cd to 475; 3-year old steers, 60s; store cows, 30s to 50s; do. springing 50s to 80s; pigs, 5s to lis Gd, A few horses were sold at from £4 to £7; a pair of three-year-old black ponies, unbroken, fetched £9,