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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2991, 31 August 1888, Page 2

Heavy > ramV We t lecoUly'' been 1 experienced all over England, and have greatly injuredj.ithoiptospoot&Nfrf<M harvest. ' . ::.-.

, Great excitqiiieht'wM in'Hajn-, burg lowiiig'to'the 'esjiapeof' 13 crocodiles from' a' 'traiiolluii" shciw. ■ ' Jhey ■', raa|p'.' thoir way"; to %r Eitiefiiiid up to,the' present have'not been recaptured. 1 ' ,| '" l

Sonie,tirae.agothe|Oprk:b.aSdiretuMd to play, tjie' ; .fjationabAntheiii,' and f,\\S' bandnijsjer,omitt'od,(ip dismiss the r raep tor inßupordination^i. : . B[o;!, lias,vi nW. her -Majesty, , his con-. duct on. that occasion. • '' It is stated that General Sir Henry WylieNormarii''flt ! ipresentJ66vern()r;of Jamaica;- ;wilU probably"' ! William Robinson lis Gtivenidr of South' Australia; ' : >■■'■■■■■ v V ■•>•■' : -' Messrs Chas. Powiiall;&Co.,'Estate and.'Financial'.Agents,, of .tyellhistun,' notify, ihatio'tiier'cbluiiiii thatHho'y have a considerable amount of money to lend in sums to suit borrowers.';; •£ p:f i! , A .Nihilist plot has been discov'eiedin St. Poterßbur?h; ; Eleveii'meli'aiid throe womon carrying bombs.wdre.arre'sred near, the Imperial Palace, "'

The Town Clerk has asked the Colonial Secretary to Gaaetto the abolition of;Wiitda in the Borough of Maaterton 'as early as- possible so as to avoid the unnecessary expense of advertising the annual election of 0110 Councillor for eieh ward.

... Although the King of the Bolgiaiisis iiiimensely.,rich, Ins..speculations on {ho, Congo are* kriowfa to; have -fcost niiri avast sunt of'ino'ney;' anM'there : ia'an'' uneasy suspicion iu Brussels that his recent sudden yisit to Loudon was connected, with a project for raising, a loan on'tlio security of hia'-riumoroua''and. very valuable estates in Belgium, Rumours In the city, our morning con" tomporary says, alleges that tho Gear Company has had some very pleasing telegrams during tho past three months showing results of their exports of frozen' mutton and beef. This Company has kept up very large shipments o t,he London market, and .several of,'those; have hit top prices. It is sometimes 1 mado a reproach to Wellington that it's local industries do not flourish but tho meat freezing Company of,which Mr Buchanan,' .M.H.R,,? is chairman, and the Gear Company are striking exception's,. :-.•.■■■..-.' ■■■.■., „;,,■■■.■ The present lambing season, the fl.B, Heraldireports, promises.tob'e unusually good, Josses being fow, thanks to the genial spring weather wo are experien-. cing.' l jOh Monday' nmo of Mr P. Sutton s stud ewes : lambs, there being' 'onb instaucb of triplets, fivs of twins, and only three sinrfes; Feed is also coming on grandly and if:severe frosts do not comothn spring bids fair to be' the-fnest'prosper-ous for years past. Those who believe 'in J Maori prognostications as to the tho season will be interested to learn that the natives prophecy a very mild spring,: basing thoir Belief on the fact that'the inanga havo already gone up tho streams.

We notice tho llov. Mr Buttle, late of Mnsterton, is kebping well to tho foro in his liev district. An exchange says: —An.able and interesting lecture on " Trio Maori Raco" was delivered in the ;Wesleyan Church, Ashburton, by tho llov. J. N. Buttle on Friday night, Mr Buttle, as tho son of one of, tho pioneor missionaries, has a thorough acquaintance with his subject. After allusion to tho'various theories as to tho origin of tho Maories, and a brief but interesting dissertation on their social life, the lecturer dealt with their history from tho arrival of the missionaries to the present time. ~; „.. ■...,-,

We (Hawera Star) hear that the new fellmougering machinery recently orcoted by the Gear Company in Wellington at a cost of £2OOO, has proved to be a irreat success. Ono effect of it has been to enhance tho value of sheepskins by from Is 6d to 2s per skin. It seems that no ckraicals are used in the procoss, and :the wool is pulled atid sorted piece by Diece'from off the latter has been washodanicleaned. vThowool' is then rinsed and dried-in a hot-air, chamber, where it is blown about 'in' opposite directions with a current' of warm, dry air, which, while'; it "(fuickly; expels all moisture, nover raises the heat' to such an extent as to ronder tho wool harsh or to dry off'the "natural yelk'ahd elasticity contained in Tho wool, when finished, is said- to'bear a close resemblance in;- lustre, whiteness, and mellowness, 'to tho'best classes of so-called ;'"fleecO|"' •whiolr has-been washed while'on the back of. the sheep. Asa matter'of faiiti the difference in the market value of tho product has already caused a substantial, rise in tho'prices rulinpforshoepskinsin the Wollinaton market, which-now for :tho'first ■tiirio ; about equal the Ohristchuroli,rates;

. I ; A very plciißant gathering; took place lust evening hi'. connection with {lie Choir (if the' Wesleyan. Church. ', In consequence of. the handing over of tie now organ by the choir to tho Trustees free of debt, the latter resolved to, invite the members of tho choir to a re-union and coffee supper..>• .This took-place.: : within the precincts ofthe Church iasf evening, when about forty ...persons; eat down to a well-spread tablrf. ;l After' the good things had'been : partaken of, the' 1 Chairman, theSev. W.;Bowso,rqso/and read an address to fche^Ohoii 1 ,, iA'iwliieli" their efforts in connection with the purchaso 6f-:th6- now land powerful; organ now in use Were .duly recsguised andacknowledged,■ 'Thothanks of the Church were also tendered for thb able services rendered frdiiiweek toweok by iMiss R. Perry, tlie;nrgaMßt,''Mr : lV)V. Temple* the cli'oir.'loadef, and.'to iall the mcmbersjland/; complimented; ■on; its strength' andj'efliciqnoy.' }Mt Temple: responded suitably ,on bohalf- of tho choir, and read a statement showing how .tho money had been raised. Mrß. P.Perry'also spoke'onthe satisfaction which the present 'leader'and choir gave Vtho'old identities'of the church;:; 'Mr Galloway, who might : almost be ;calle'd the,, •' JJather of the Choir," v gaye,some .pleasant and humorous recollection! of the;risej of sacred music in Miißtortpn, Mr.'Whittand Mr Danielk also' spoke 'very pointedly on choir matters v and the Chairman broughtja jstyipleasant meet;; ing to a' close with tie hymn " All hail .the|power," ; to the rand.fold, tnno. ' Woijatwn," and the Cenedictioii;

To-morrow is 'the regular; monthly. 'toffpJufldiiif mneflcß|T.'';,-. W{ / ■ OTd'%e ih«nd|Aiilerlli;■ Bc|>k,' m> m

■■'-. An applications gazetted this woe! for a patent by Donald Donald, of Sol way, iilastetton, for, "TheSolway Pet uiaiieiit Wire-strainer." ";,

Sessionyosterddy,: lifter' a'duration of sixteen 'rfeeksf Mdjj J« ' : \., ■''■■■■•■;" : :

- The "Great Eastern" steamship is to be demolished, and has been beached in the rFverJMr.orsey. for tuat i/urbose.J ' V '; We hear on good authority that the abolition of tho Borough of Mdsterton is|S|tSdv The jhj,els|||telfi!» working eJDps%oilue?;ibiumgi ml share mWmSm^M^mm We CoUbofirne%?. the .• for, twn!B^ilOT'p|tioriV"^AverageTem'perf : aturo, \sfrMs]fflM .S'OSj'v'daysM) Agoneral : m6etiiig s or:,delDgateß'oftjth6: .WaWrarJlßWlM :be held |f&r(ert6n pMrowplii* noon! 06'nnection' : M ellington aiid^h^riilfis^^'ni?^^-^' 'Messrs E. Aitken and Sous will , auction, at ,thohv Mnstorton .rooms :.tomorrow, ■ Bcuttles/'.BW'stovo. 'lamps',';,'frame'd pictures/aiid'a liirtte quantity of' periodicaliand' pamphlets,'/ Sale will commence at two.'o'clockV. '' ..!'''

, The'Wnlrarapai,Union trial match takes place nfc Carterton ; : to-morrow 'aftenionn jyhen the first fiflj'eef'will try jvitfi the The .fiastert'on oofitingent will leave by ICbach'at 1;30 Bbafp.* •;• : -' ;; '■' -< ]i <'- '■

..-A-fvee invitation ii - extended to all who are desirous of hearing an address on Sunday evening at the Temperance Hall. Tho subject being " Heaven our Homo.'' Our title to it—its joys—its occupation—and some of its glories. It was; rumored todavthat Bannister's old homestead, Opaki, was in flames, but pasaecgon by, the. train which passed tliere this afternoon saw nothing of it. They ;\vere burning some hedge trim--. mings 'fitj Cottle'sj and" that .probably; originated the rumor.""'"''" " '""' '"

In response to the request from tho Secretary'of the Wairarapa Rugby Union r the : railway'authoritie?'have consented to delay the'afternoon train from Wellington on September Bth, to 5.35 so/is to enable tho "Wnirarapu playirs hnd'yisitors to return home the same evening after the match. J r °lr'i ;■■. : ■•' ■' The 'Epsoni (London) authorities have pponed thoir purse-strings at last, and come to tho rescuo of the Derby and ; Oaks of 1890 by. guaranteeing the value of tho "'Blue •Ribbon" £5000,' and of " tho Garter" of the turf at L4OOO, In addition LSOO will be given to the num. inntor of.thewinnerof tho Derby, L3OO tpjfue owner pt:,tiie ;secdhd,landj L2O0 i to-the' owuer* ol*tho-Ihltd hobae;'aiid' similar prizes to the second and third jn theOaka,-witli L4OO to the'' nominator of the' ladies' race."—World. ;.i> :/>:; ;•; j'.vjj .•,•;■,; Tho "whole o.' the property in -the estate of Brown & Kodgora will be sub'mitted: to the hammer to-niorrdw (Sa'turday), by Messrs Lowes &..lorns on the premises of theJate firm in'Bixbnitreet, Masterton They will bo submitted in lots.commencing with the freehold property which consists of the equity of redemption, j)f a section six-roomed dwelling and outbuildings, Bituate'in Dixojj-street, occupied by Mr 'avery'desirablo residence. Also tho equity of redemption ot a section' of laud; comprising 'tliree roods with fight of way, being part of section V., situato.iu Dixoli-street, : uj)on which is erected three dwellings and outbuildings, workshpp.and faotqry,;Btablcß, etc. Also the equity of redemption of section No. 21, ; fronting, ..Junction:stroot, m Bontley'a Estate, with'' dwellings and outbuildings, occupied by a tenant. The buildings are 'all noarly new and' well situated, the shed is an extra large and convenient Oney and" tho workshop is fitted up with all tho conveniences to carry on a largo.ifotimohgeryoi timber business, and the land is in the beat part of the township. ifAftop which will' bo offered tho whole of tho stock-in-' trade, plant, &o,; consisting of engine and boiler, saw bonch and saws, spring dray, two horses, harness,; six tons of coal, corrugated' iron ,'aud ridging, Douglass pumps, whito lead and, mixed paints, glass, mitroing machine,' contractor's ironmongery, doors, sash frames and '■Siduldiiim, and about 30,000 feet seasoned timber properly classed, Tho' stock and plant is all uf the best character, and should attract the notice of contractors or parties desirous of acquiring homes or. investments, the sale/: ; \beingwithbutrose'ryii ... ; .}/V: ? £:-£ ;.j

lias becomo so corhniontd'writo'the boginning of an elegant, Jntoreating article, and then run iUjrtFs'qnieadyjfe 'all!inoli ofieafi/afi'd simply call attention to the merits, of Div. Soulo's, 'American Hopi Bltters'in as plain 'honest terms as possible,'to induce people to give them one trial,:as no'oriewh'oknows their valu'o will ever iise anything else. "Providence Advertiser.";;;,';' '. : ' -,• '

A Losing Joke—A prominent physician of,,':Pittsburg,said,jokingly"W'a, lady ■. patienjj, who was complaining; of' ; hor continued 'ill-health',; and of his inability tqi, xure her, " Try, Dr Soule's American ,Hqp/Bittersj'';. TJiela'dy. : took'it; in. earnest,'and used from-'which sho obtained permanent health, Srienow laughs lit, the, doctor'fpr his' joke,- but lie is not so well pleased, with it, as it cost him 'a good ."Harrisburg! Patriot." , .' !.',.

I. Tuopqii our.premisea are certainly .the largest,and most convenient of any in this city, or for that matlor in thejcolony, yet owing to -. the .continue! expansion of', ; our business, and the largeness of ioluirie of .trade, we areat times straightened for.room at the Wholesale family Drapery Warohousp, Cuba Street, Wellington. ; : : ■; ■ .; In view, also, of the, uear approach of itock'takiug,';and.the necessity ;qf making room for a largc'qitantity of new goods' for the.ensuing season, wo have, determined, if prioes can'dtf'it, to make "a clean sweep, of' our surplus slock at Te'.Arb House, Wellington.' "'[■' •'';'■■;.■",",' ..', .'•'■','..',.';,'.'•,.. .;* Ladies will'do well, therefore; to note tho; extrabrdinary.bargains ,'thaVwb.' hive now in .our 'milh'nery department, : ';Wp,! have' about 100 trimmed hats that liiivo been 'rcducccl,'fr6mo3Gd, BJ'Gd,lOS;Gd,' I2s6d, 'lßß'fld,;an'd;2h, tols 11d,25. 6d, 2slld,' 3s 9d ; ,:4s'Cd| and Ga 6d each j.'.and! our millmerybonne'ts are likewise reduced from 16sGdto'10s 6d, from 22s fid to 12a CtV from 28s"ea to, 15s fid, from 35s 6d to 21s, ' froirt 42s Cdto 27S 'fid,, fromi i7a 6d;tb/35s Od,at TeArbHou'se, ; Wellington.;.; ;' : . y ■"■'Theabove;ai l e , 'all iiew;:fashionable aud btyliHliV"ftndTvill doubtless' command; im' : attention .and ready, sale at'the 1 wholesaie' Family Drapery;' Warehouse, To Wellington^:. " ' : ';_!",„ .^SktnnyMen, ■ ': health rcnewcr" restores (health andvyigorj;icures'ii'Dyspepsia l <:lmr potence.-Sexual Debility. At chemists arid druggists.'-!'Kemp'thorno Pfosser & Co., Affente,Wellington, ' , :

fhq mmm oHmed tosend a yimM^M/tjJiMwl^a-'vto/confek,; ;://-;'' : V.-;-"/\::o}rAWA,.August27.":

: ' It is.probable that d special session of the Dominion Parliament will be convened for the purpose of considerInjthtlflshlifie'^^^^^ '■:■■-':,'": London,August27. H \jkssH tfi®H signed asking foMmpose tax on luSerioan wEeftlTiiripolledi into England. '■/. : .. .','

lnobolised on the, 25tl> r dispersed on., Monday. ■tflfSlee , Bnl4fe»lH'ft't! the assemblage of the Italian .fleet off Agosta a\couhter to the mbbihsatiM |f IheFrtooh'fleet,'! and that'the:.disv figth'. Mfipiis), , '~ill 8:~ i ll 8: anVGoverhraeiit! 1 ' '>.'f;'': J .'•'' r'-Blane ■.ksi.ti ; . on; the > subject «■ of. .the'; .fisheries, vfteatf Bill |ejected'by the Senate,' I pggests 'tb'at'tlie 'Cph|res^;sjiould' •postpone further consideration'of'th'e. question.for,ayear, when the Eepublican party would be willing to assist in .arriving at annullable, settlement of the whole question. rj v '■''■' V '■ "* wm ~ m - "'''''''