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

The bankruptcy is announced at Wol lington of John A. Potherick, contractor.

Tho next San Francisco mail closes in Masterton at G. 15 a.m. on Saturday next.

A French Army officer has been arrested at Kiel, charged with boing a spy. At a Volunteer encampment at Cardiff, seven volunteers were drowned while bathing.

A great firo has occurred in Virginia City Nevada, sevonty houses being destroyed,

Mr J, Younff, tho well-known ironmonger of Cuba street', "Wellington,. is about to opon a branch establishment in Masterton. He has secured the commopremises adjoining Mr Mason's chemist shop, Queen-street, and will open in a fow days with a large stock of ironmongery, when, lie states bargains trill be the order of the day. :

Mr 0. Anketell, who has been manufacturing Papworth's." Certainty" rnoubator for so.no timo, lias beon experimenting with a view of improving thereon, and has discovered a method by which the machine, except for the purpose of turning the eggs, need not be looked at from the time of putting in tho eggs until the chicks arc hatched, as it is impossible for the weather to vary the temperature of tho maohine as is the case with the old ones.The discovery is protected by a patent for which application has been made;

. We cannot close onr eyes to the fact, writes tho Waikato Times, that pauperism is on an increase in tho Colony. Tho blot on our political body sprang up with the progress of tho Public Works policy, and has beeij loft a shameful bgacy to the taxpayer as one of the penalties for a prodigal career. The Charitable Aid Institutions, by whoso means the. State legalises pauperism, degrade the .people, stifle tho philanthropic instincts in the human breast, r and check the efforts of privato charity and benevolent- enterprises. •' ..

Mcssryfeblo Campbell and Co., auctioneers produce merchants, liayo the business which for some years past lias been conducted by Messrs Hasoll and Co,, in Lainbton Quay, "Wellington, and are now prepared to receive and, dispose of consignments,' and deal with tho trade generally on very liberal terms, Wo refer our readers to their advertisement, which appears in another column,

In an experiment which was recently made at Tours in Franco fur tho purpose of testing the comparative rapidity of different methods available for the transmission of orders and despatches in wartime, a bicyclist got the hotter of two heavy dragoons,- a couple of hussars, and a pair of "war-dogs," yielding only to the superior powers of a brace of carrier pigeons, These accomplished the distance—between two and three miles—in 5| minutes; tho bicyclist got over it in 7 minutes 5 seconds, whereas the dragoons and hussars, galloping at top speed, took nearly a minute more, and tho dogs camo 30 seconds behind them. It. is only fair howover to add that another bicyclist who engaged in tho contest, was beaten by both tho horse-soldiers and tho dogs, while a couple of trioyclists, who likewise started, woro simply •' not in it."'

Liko all great cities, Paris counts a largo number of curious and out-of-the-way industries; and by no means tho least curious of thein is tho purveying of animals for anatomical purposes, According to a description which a Parisian journalist has just given of a menagerie of animals destined for tho vivisector's dissecting table, the industry should bo a very paying one. Dogs, cats, and frogs aro chiefly dealt in, ■ Tho latter cost the purveyor's nothing, being fished up in large numbers from tho Seine, while tho dogs and cats are supplied by street arabs, who seize ovory stray cat thoy can lay their hands upon, and are rewavded by a fow coppers from the enterprising dealer. This astuto gentleman ltoops a careful look-out for the advcitisements of lost cats and dogs, and many, and often substantial, aro tho rewards ho receives for restoring them to thoir sorrowing owners, Then, if too many frogs have been fished up, the superfluous ones aro sold to tho dealers in the Hailes,

Tho Pahiatua Star, commenting on tho absence of bona fide settlers in Special Settlement Associations says Speculation in Woodville-Mangatainoka sections is pretty brisk.' The' Examiner states that "some members want£s per acre for their interest in sections." It is a scandalous Bh'aine that the pick of -tho Mangatainoka land should have been allotted to a parcel of speculators ; and this is called Special Settlement I At the tiino the Association took up the lands thoro woro scores of men desirous of acquiring this land for actual settlement; but they did not belong to the ring, and consequently no opportunity was afforded them of becoming settlers, It looks well for nearly tho whole of tho block to bo in tho market immediately after tho drawing, and without having elfectod any improvement numbers only want £5 an ncro for their interest. These are tho men who clamoured for the railway, and got it to help them in their little game of speculation; whilst hardworking bona lido settlers, who had an undoubted claim, were treated with contempt. There are times, wo'admit, when it becomes necessary for certain members of those Associations to dispose of their interest, but it was nevor intended that a whole block should bo allotted merely for speculation, This is tho case, however, with regard to the WoodvilloManga'oinoka Special Settlement Association, They have beon bent on soiling so soouas they know what to sell; and this time lias arrived, and tho land is in tho market. The soonor they sell and give tlioso who want tho land a olianco, the better; but it docs not alter our opinion that these men obtained tho block under false pretences.

Advertising Cheats,—lt has become so common to writo tho beginning .of an elegant, interesting article, aud then run it into somo advertisement, thatwo avoid all such cheats, and simply call attention to the merits of Dr. Soulo's American Hop Bitters in as plain honest terms, as possible, to induce people to give them ono trial, as no ono who knows their value will over use anything else. "Providence Advertiser."

A Losikq Joke-A prominent physician of Pittsburg said jokingly to a lady patient who was complaining of hor continued ill-health, and of his inability to cure her, " Try Dr Soule's American Hop Bitters 1" The lady took it in earnest, and used the Bitters, from which alio obtained permanent health. She now laughs at the doctor for his joko, but ho is not so woll pleased with it, as it cost him _ a good patient, " Harrisburg Patriot,"

Oor tailoring tlic " Talk of the Town," Why ? Becauso wa have an experienced and artistic Cutter, a man who has eyes in his head, thoughts in his brain, skill to his very finger tips, who can tell at a glance what will become yon, and know to a certainty how to fit you, so that all garments rhall sit on you as a part of yourself. Hundreds have proved this, and numbers are doing so every day. Try for Yourself at To Aro House. -' Why? Because our staff of Tailors is thoroughly competent, and consequently the work we put into all garments is of the best description, leaving nothing to bo desired. Beoiuse we always have the best men to bo found whether for Coat Vest or Trouser making, Because our object is always to produco Excellence of Manufacture. Try for yourself at Te Aro House, Why! Because our stock of materials is always large and well selected.- Wo buy directly from the manufacturer, both Home and Colonial. We buy at the lowest cost. We save tho profits of tho Warehouses, and our customers get all this additional benefit. We say this advisedly, and our patrons corroborate it, Do not, however, tako our word, but try for yourself at To Aro House,

Patterns of materials with prices for garments, also chart for self measurement, forwarded post free, on application to James Smith, Te Aro House, Wellington,

• By proclamation all Anarchists havo been deprived of trial by jury for a .year in fifteen districts of Austria. ■ •

"The usual monthly , meeting of the Thistle Lodge will be held at the Lodgo Eoom, Bannistor Street, on 'Wednesday evening..

Messrs Lowes and.lorns add : to their stock salo for the 15th , inst, 100 fat: wethers, 100 fat ewes, and 5 dairy cows.

Mr T. Mackay, commission agent of Masterton, advertises for sale an accoiiiadation house in tho township of Tinui, Thomas Ridding pleaded guilty this morning to. stealing from tho Royal Hotel on Saturday a damask table cover, and was sentenced to two months' hard labor, Two first offenders were.-fined for drunkenness live shillings each or in default eight hours imprisonment. Wo are requested to draw attention to the fixtures for the current week at the' Theatre Eoyal, The advertisement will bo found on our third pago. A. 6. Smith, alias Long (thegaggol and bound), was committed on Saturday at Blenheim for urson.' He rbsorved his defence. . '.

.A Blenheim telegram states the reports from the surrounding goldfields are encouraging, and largo numbers are arriving. Further developments • and better weather should be awaited, The return football match, between the English team and ! a local fifteen, was played at Sydney on Saturday, tho Englishmen winning by 16 points to 2, ; '

; Tho, poll for tlie election of a member of Council to represent the Castlepoint Riding, resulted in the return of Mr H. R. Elder, who obtained thirty-six votes, his opponent,. Mr H, Bellis, running him close with thirty one, The Wairaranpa Poultry Pigeon and Canaiy Show which fakes place: in the Masterton Volunteer Drill Hall on Thursday and Friday promises to bo a coinploto success, judging bv the number of entries which oxceeds last year's, total by about ono hundred and seventy.

One result of tho formation of tho new County at Pahiatua, will, ■it is agreed upon all sides, be tho abolition of tolls on the main road, which has been a great tax on Bmall farmers and otliors,

Tho football match between the Masterton Bed Stars and tho Groytown first fifteens played at the latter placo on Saturday, was a draw, neither aide scoring. Thompson potted a goal for tho Stare which was disputed, The fixtures for tho week at tho Drill Hall appear in another column, The attention of tho public is drawn to the two mile rinking race handicap which will bo run on roller skates at tho Drill Hall on Tuesday at 8.30 p.m. Acceptances closo this evening.

Eesideuts on tho banks of the Makora Creek are complaining of injury to their property by tho overflow of tho stream which they state is caused by tho Waipoua river being turned into it at a point above tho Railway. Tho Borough Council is being petitioned to abate tho nuisance,

We have to acknowledge tho receipt of tho catalogue of the Wairarapa and EastCoast Pastoral and Agricultural Society's Show which takes placo at Carterton on Thursday, Nuvomber Ist. -Tho prizes offered amount in the aggregato to £250, Winners of gold and silver medals will havo ,the option of taking L2 and LI respectively in lieu thereof.

Professor Blackie warns tho Scotchman that tho .moment lie ceases, to draw inspiration from tho Bible, the moral treasures that belong to his Presbyterian piety and from his rich heritage of song " ho will either cease to- oxist altogether, absorbed in the body of John Bull, or exist only in a state uf apish artificiality and senile ilunkoyism." ' ' Napior has a SO,OOO debt on which'it pays six per cent poraunum. The Council contemplate borrowing £loo,ooo'. at livo por cout, and payina off , the present indebtedness, tho balance of £30,000 being dovotcd to completing the drainage and water-schenie. - Tho special rate for interest is now fifteen pence in the £, and will be sufiioient to pay interest on tho increased now loan.

The custodian of tho Masterton hospital begs to return thanks to tho following ladies and gentlemen'who havo so generously contributed towards tho comfort of tho patients duriiig tho past month Mrs Boddington, cakes, blanc manyo, and eggs; Mrsßeetham, pigeons; Mr Jago, Master Thompson, Miss Hockley, and Mrs Nicholson of Clarcville, fruit; Mr Downes, cabbages; Mr Boddington, picture; Messrs Boddingaud Fielding, papers; Mrs J. Johnatono, old linen.

Tho funeral of tho lato Mr W, Beotham took placo in Wellington yesterday afternron and was attended by a great many of tho oldest setl-lers of Wellington, aud a largo number from tho Wairarapa and Hawkes Bay Districts. The chief mourucrsworeMessrs Richmond, William, Hugh, George, Charles, Joseph, and Norman Beotham, T. C. Williams. Hu«li and Guy Williams, Henry Williams, M.L.0., and James Williams. His Excellency the Governor's and a number oi privato carriages followed tho hearso.

The final settlement »f tho Midland railway contract is a subject for genoral congratulation. It removes a most troublesome and imitating question from tho region of "practical politics," and wo (N.Z. Times) may hope that it will bring about results as beneficial to Canterbury, No'son, and Westland, as tho most ardont advocates of-tho scheme could expect or desire. At any rate, tho resumption of active operations on tho Company's part cannot fail to do a great deal of good in tho neighborhood of tho line, by oinploying a largo amount of work at a timo when employment is somewhat Bcarce.