A Poaching Guide.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2969, 6 August 1888, Page 2

A Poaching Guide.

An angler sends the following experience to an English paper :-One day last seasou I was out fishing on a Lancashire River, having with me as guide, instructor, and companion, a vory superior working man, whose stock of knowledge is •• apparently unlimited on all subjects, and whose abilities as a game poacher would earn anyone a handsome competence with fair play. On the day in question we in a field on our light some glorious little fcultony mushrooms. J}, said he would go and get me some, and off he went. He was away nearly half an hour, and when he returned I wanted to knov the cause of the delay, noticing at the same time that one of his coat pookets was very bulky. " Where have you been, and what have you got?" I asked.- "Sli-sh-sh," muttered be, "I- have got a have!" I wag not surprised j to tell the truth,

it is difficult to - find him out: in : the country,-quite free from- contraband goods. ,Of course he had" found' it in agin, Ac., tic," "Well," I remarked, "supposing the keeper comes down the river bank, what will you dof " Nothing," said B; he will never know." I pointed out that if tho said keeper had a dog with him, as keepers usually have,- the dog would know, whether the keeper did or not, and the secret would he out." "Then if I see him coming, I shall bolt into the river/' was his reply; and tho next minute the keeper and his dog came over the stile into the Held. Tho river at that spot was quite useless for fishing purposes, smooth as a niillpond, and very deep, B. had no waders on, but in he went, middle deep, and . 'began whipping away, nt tlio river until: the keeper had passed, But the keeper did not pass. Attracted probably by the unparalleled beauty o£ B.'s casting he stood watching for a minuto -or, and then quietly sat down on the liver's: bank behind 8., lighted bis pipe, and smoked for over- an hour, while B. kept on whipping away at a pGifootly- .uselosS' piece of water, tho keeper no doulfc wondering why a man' who was evidently a good haher should stop so idiotically m one fruitless spot. When at length tho keeper went,>B, came out witlnthe hare, ; half dead with cold m his; legs,: and nttormg threats and imprecations which Twill' not ask you to punt

Stanley in Africa,

-Now that tho attention of the whole' civilised world is: centered on the progress of Stanley 111 Africa, it may interest New Zealandcrs to know that a colonist of three years' standing is with the great explorer. When the expedition waii being formed the British Government allowed Stanley to select two officers to accompany him; The recent cables have brought the name of Major Barttelott—the senior officer—before the public, as lie had returned to tho coast endeavoring to obtain supplies for his leader, For the position of junior officer there woro over 250 applicants, tho gentleman selected being Lieut. W. E. Stairs, R, E,, as he had tho practical experience of three years in the New Zealand bush, Being of line physique and of,a most gonial disposition, there is no doubt l;e has been exceedingly useful loins bravo commander. Lieut, Stairs was born in Halifax Nova Scotia about 2G years ago. He finished his education at tho Canadian Military College, Kingston, Ontario, where lie passed his examination with such honor as to entitle him to a commission in the highest branch of the British service. Whilo waiting for a vacancy to occur he cuuin to this colony remaining in Auckland a few months. With tho idea of perfecting himself iii the various branches of bis profession lie proceeded to Hawkes Bay, where he attached himself. to, Mr : Walter Hallett'n surveying party for about three years. He subsequently wont to Wellington to pass as a civil engineer in this colony. While in the Empire City he received a cable to proceed to join tiis corps at'the Chatham Barracks Chatham, England, and was much disappointed at leaving .the colony so abruptly. His friends in flawkes Bay and in A uckland will j watch with perhaps, . uiore than ordinary interest the news of Stanley and his now first officer.—Auckland Star.: -

Herb Vinegars.

' The cheapest homo made tabic sauces can bo mado from the sweet herbs-mod for seasoning meat and poultry, combined with vinegar. Either thegrecn or tho dried herbs may be used, although they aio best just before Cowering. Be suro that no dust or insects are upon tbe liorhs. Cover a hunch with a quart of scalding hot vinegar, and let it remain on them until it becomes impregnated with their flavour; then strain off the vinegar to use at table, and rsplace it with more, Ono bunch of good herbs will flavour threo or four quarts of vinegar. Tho best known herbs are sage, thyme, savory, sweet majoram, mint, jelery, tarragon, and parsley, Take tarragon, for instance. Put a bunch in an earthero bowl, and pour over it a pint of scalding hot vinegar, cover it, and let it stand over night; then strain off the vinegar and bottle it. Either add more hot vinegar, or dry the tauagon, and save it for future uso.

A Reporter's Speed, at a Salva' tion Tea.

Zamiel" in Auckland Star.) It is appropriate that I should givo hero the following report of a spjcch delivered by a'reporter at a recent Salvation tea at Otahuhu. In response to a prayer for his welfare, the man of notes Bpoke us follows *. —" Ladies and gentlemen,-True it is that there he no "mothers' meetings," "hours of prayer," or "Salvation tea parties" ever emanate from the holy precincts of the sanctum. There may lie, on the other side, some Sulphuric and Satanic words Bpokon during tho lioat itntl worry of the day., But in spite of this I alhrm that the "Press" is the leader and protector of tho civil and religious liberties of the world, (Cheers.) From a thousand sanctums wo see belching forth the formidable cliaiu-shot of mighty guns, the powerful thunders of the fourth estate, dealing out death to oppression, despotism, buiikuniism, and ail other' isms,' (Ureal applause.) Is the day of martyrdom past ? (Yes.) Then thank " The Press." Aro tho fires of Sinithfield yet burning 1 (No.) Tlion let the Salvation Army, its one man, arise and sing songs of jollification and shout their triumphant huzzas, for the mighty "Press" has done this, (Earthquakes of applause.) Preach tho gospel if you like, speak poace to the righteous if you will, go oat into the hedges and ditches seeking the lost, wako sinners fiom thoir sloth, and babies from their slumber—nay, more, hammer away at your big drum-and none shall dare make you afraid, for I say "The Press" shall protect your freedom and guard your rights of religious liberty. (Cheers, and cries of " Lord Save tho Press") No, dear friends, don't be over anxioui about the Press j w m

safe 11 The world' go over, but, i the Press ia tlie lountlHtion of-law aiid.-: orderl -Earthquakes .may-overthrow ;» half tlio world, but-".we" should bo in •• tlio other hulf I A. deluge roay; ; .whelm tlio entire.worldand-its its vouion, and its-children might to seek safety in great the -winds • might rise, and->cycloucs£<! blow, and nearly every ship^go^dowjrj: 1 , beneath the yawning waves -.of ■ tlio• angry sea, but "we" shall bo found safo.-\ in tlio, elnp not go 1 down Even at tho last daj, when all man-; j> r kind m ill have to give •. an account ; of wickedness done m the ■ shall be there jbo do not'be ovor ,c anxious oil our account; -.vVc may not;"/; be built v.round.: enough ' trumpet, lor we we may not have: strength nor the ability toworlca ing j but if you want less men, ■ to stand'■ rights and privileges of dom, Isay again, deal mothers and sisters, the gentlemen A. Press are";-' thomenl" (Earthquasoiipplauso) A Grand Organisation. *■ w Oil May 21 the Grand Master, ? Board . of Directors* anddelegatos:.'.of h* the 480 districts of the MU.1.0.0.F. " held- thoir annual Parliament, afuU-:. - and inteicsling account of whioh;ife given m the special addition of -VGlo'stor Journai'for tho weekending?"* May 20 The Graud Mastei (Bio J. ifust) gave some interesting, the progress of the Socioty when re ; spoudmg to a toast of" Tlio Manches- *" .tet Unity,": at the banquet given'to the delegates, by tlio Mayor andcitizens of ■ Gloucester, which Lord--'."' bamlhurst, the ; chairman, proposed; in an eloquent speech. ;He (the G,il;) ; ;S; said that" to sliow the extent towjiioly%| the Society had reached, ;lie mention that they had spent every yearly for sickness. and' .funerals, - £946,058, or something hiMHH|H| £2,000 a day. It was a mantic nSB stitutiou, having braticbWiot only* throughout the United Kihgdon, but throughout the world. Its universality was the beauty of tho Unity. Theio. were more than 400 districts attached to it, and over 4,000 lodges, with an ' accumulated capital of £6,548,220 4s 2d, and the number of adult members at the beginning bf the year 1888 was G27,!)94, in addition to which there were ovor 40,000 juvonile members.- - During the past year tbosejuvemle so-' »■ cieties had largely increased, which was •• 1 athing to be thankful for, as the young': men. would have to' take the place of tho old ones." He alluded in a friendly way to the fact "that the Foresters were working with the Oddfollows in the same direction, and were numerically, stronger; , but were' r not so strong financially. The two societies, however, could justly claim to havo within their ranks by far the largest number of members of any friendly societies in existence. These... j societies wero composed pfAe cTeam "" of tho .working classes of'tlSwountiy, / I'licy had the blood aud the working men in these socilres, and ho thought they might say that intlie ; Manchester Unity . they had the - nobility of the working classes.,"'—:• A Leap of Ten Thousand Feet.-" ■Jumping'from n : balloon a-great - - height in tlio air, and relying on aparachute to let the body gently down " to the ground was recently attempted by Edward Hogan, The baloon shot up almost straight to a; distance of fully 10,000 ft. It then settled about 40ft and lning like a biill in the ' heavens. The anxious and excited crowd of people on llieground watched • - the balloon with bated breath.Tho pntachute was closed, Hogan drew it up ' ii!l lie reached the ropes, to which lie lashed himself. He did noUkxpect the parachute to open for ibe h* 200 or 300 feet, and ho was afraid bo

might lie shaken off tho bar by the rapidity of Iho fall unless he took tho precaution to fasten himself. When lie stopped on the tho car to spring off into space, some of' the spectators grew pale and sick.' Surely this daring man was going to curtain death, A shout of terror goes up. Ilogan has jumped. Down like , a cannon ball lie falls for 000 feet. The ' parachute has not yet opened, Ho is falling like a meteor, and the spectators shut their eyes, Suddenly a shout goes up, Tho parashuto has. caught tho air and opened. Hogau's flight downwards was almost stopped with a ' jerk. Then the parachute settled down, to a steady journey earthward with its passenger, and in three minutes from the time the reckless man left the.* balloon he landed safely in an open Held soino little distance from where the ascent was made. Hogan was much disappointed at tho slow time ; ho expected, to como down in ninety ; seconds,

Ladies' Hats, Madge iu "Troth" writes as follows * —Somo of the new Lats are tho wildest tliinga you can imagine.' Hey make the wearers look all head, In Piccadilly yesterday I saw a girl in a very large, high-crowned hat, made of black velvet, bound all round with a rim of grasshopper green.. Out of tho top of it floated a pink feather, looking so utterly extraneous to its suiroundliigs that I thought it must belong to some other hat hidden behind tho black velvet ono, Tho description sounds like n mill-hand's headgear, dops it not ? But the hat was worn by an otherwise well'dressed woman. Sliortlyaftcrwards, iiitlio Park, I sawa hat that almost made ino scream In. ' deed, I ain notßure that I did not utter a Binall Bliriek of horrified sur-' prise. Imagine a frying pan without any rim, Cut a hole in the centro ■ for the head, cover tho remainder | with copper-coloured iehct, strap lip tlie back part with a loop of cie£ coloured satin to a crown compafto of copper-coloured silk, striped wit# cream colour, and serving as a sort of" flower-pot, out of'which reod-like " grasses, and tinsel rosebuds, with realistic foliage seem to grow. Tho front of the frying-pan jutted straight out over tho eyes, for about a quarter of a yard. Any:-number of brown' > beetles climbed all over tho grasses and whc|s»