The Wairarapa Daily. THURESDAY, SEPT. 13, 1888.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 3002, 13 September 1888, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. THURESDAY, SEPT. 13, 1888.

A Swiss, watch manufacturer has just invented a watch for the blind, on the dial of which tbo hours are indicated by twelve projecting pegs, ono of which sinks every hour, The Orplvm House, at Lahr, in the Duchy of Baden, has boon built, endowed with, mid is sustained by (ho amount raised by the sale of cigar-ends collected in overy Gorman town. At some recent experiments made under tbo auspices of the aerostatic corps of the German army good photographs were taken of the surrounding region whilo a balloon was poised 2,600 metres—about limiles—in air. The first issue of English florins were called "gracoless, 11 because they did not contain tho letters "F.D." (Fiilei Defensor— "Defender of tho faith"), These had not, howover, been purposely dropped, but were omitted because there was no room for thorn on tho tho circumference of tho coin,

In tho theory of English law every Englishman is a menibor of the Church of England, but it is estimated that in 1883 the population of England and Wales actually claiming membership with the Established Church was 13,600,000, leaving about 12,500,000 to other and no creeds.

Tho Lytlolton Times hears that Sir Harry Atkinson is likely to oppose Dr Newman and Mr Menteath for Wellington noxt election.

A stago rehearsal of " Pinafore" was held last night, and such progress was made with the dialogue that it has been decided to product) tho opera earlier than was arranged, The dates fixed for the production we Friday ?Bfch September, and Friday sth October. A'stage rehearsal will be hold in St Matthew's schoolroom next Wednesday evening, by the Ml strength of the Society, including orchestra,

Tho a[r " Yankee Doodio" is old as the time of jGrorawpll, and was then' known as "Nankeo Pppdl.e,." Qliver beingNankce. Thetuneseerhst.Q have been a favourite one with military bands, and jt was often played in America during the war which ondod in the birth of the United States, Tho British soldiers changed thotitlp to "Yankee Doodle/' in mockery of their foes.

Messrs Elder Bros,,' of Langdale Station write in reference (0 the lnacliino shears, jn which many people h(Wfl ex«ed meat intorest, that owing to ih.o Bhininglisui firm that has the lnanufacturq of the combs anil cutters in hand not koephig to time tho Wolskvy Company have been nimble to supply thorn in" time for their first shearing, but Messrs Elder Bros hope to have them in time for the in November. A homo firm writing to a well-known resident says,' re New Zealand is an important trade springing sui fentjer jmd cheese,, and when these are propprfyggt up the/ sell remarkable well, We get -a'Tift shipped to us now,.but of course there is a season. .

Spea&ing ,o# the best time for taking a bulb, Pf lttchjwilson aaya;—"'There is no practice.more,objectipnablo.'fatb g.q. to bed closely wrapped lip in the dust spjl srfctbat accumulates'on the_ surface of sio jbqiy ijurinc! the day; nor iOhere anytfnug I jkiipw so conductive to sound , sleep ,aB .a .tepid douche jusi before qotting;nto'|bed,' 'ikvenianjftiniesltnowh bad .sleepore become ,the .best .of'sleepers from -the of this siinphTru'lo. If tho body be w?ll sponge,! .oyer Jjefyr'e, going to bed, tire morning alwijtjon, though it is still bete to carry it out need not of necessity be so general j tho face, neek; chest, arms, and hands may bh merolywell sponged and washod at tnouwmingabultiouv' -- v

shortly : pay> a;: vißit; toi ilib; rortyrMile Buahftnd Woodvilld districts;';; -Wa '■ ■ The Masterton Mo Volunteers iuoeb at the Drill; Hall this ' ; evening for inspection parade and company drill," We are requested to • remind our readers of Messrs Lowes andjorns salo of furniture and effects, removed from Stonleeigh Houso to the auction room, Tho cataloguo is an oxtonsivo and superior duo, and will bo sold next Saturday. Tho'goods are now on view. Tho Standard, hears that a requisition is about to be presented to Mr : F. H, Wood askjng him to stand for tho mayoralty of the Borouph of Greytown. Tho' Borough collector invited half--dozen burgesses to meet him at the 11. M. Court" this morning, but they had other engagements, and settled up tho amounts owing before tho Court sat, The death of another old Bettler, Mrs Pierce Cotter, of Riverside, Greytown is recorded. Tho lato Mrs Cotter has been in failing health for some years past and the sad event was not unexpected by tho large family circle which she leaves behind her, Tho funeral is fixed for Saturday next, • I We have been, requested by the lessee ' of tho Theatre Royal to call attention to tho private Rinking Party which takes place to-morrow evening. No effort has been spared by the promoter to provide au enjoyable evenings entoriaiuinont, in addition to which the services of Mr Pearson's well known brass baud has been engaged to play several of their popular airs, The Greytown Volunteer Fire Brigade have challenged the Masterton Volunteer Fire Brigade to a football match' next Monday, Tho team will bo selected from tho following;— Captain Macguire, Firemen Amos, G. Watson, Connolly, J. Philips, Wobster, W, H. and E. Humphries, Macguire jun., A, Wakelin,; M. Varnham, Furgusson, R, Grigg, E. Udy, L, Fullor, F. Muir, J. Hawko, W. Gray, and D. Cameron. 1 Among tho Bayings of Chilon, ono of the wise men of Greece, we have tho following, all of them worth taking note of;— Speak not ill of thy neighbour. Go slowly to tho house of thy friends, but swiftly to their troubles. Speak well of the dead. Shun busybodies. Prefer loss before covetous gain. Despise not tho miserable, If powerful, behave thyself mildly, so that Jhou mayest be loved rather than feared, Ordor thy houso well; bndlo thine anger; grasp not at much; make not haste;* neither dote upon anything here below. ■

Admiral Sir W, Hunt Grubbo has recently made soino interesting experiments at tho Cape of Good Hope on tho sending of signals by means of the lays of an arc lamp reflected by the clouds. The luminous fascicle from a 100,000 candle arc lamp was directed against the clouds by means of a roflector, and interrupted according to tho heliographic code. Tho dispatch could bo re?d with ease at Capetown. Other experiments wei'o mado by n vessel of the navy sent out to sea, and the signals could be read from a distance of fifty miles. This method affords a possibility of sending signals at sea, and might prove useful in favourable weathor for ships in danger. Tho following is a list of persons who have been duly nominatod to tho office of Councillor for tho Borough of Masterton, at tho presont election:—Broom Honry, nominated by A. W. Renall, A. W. Hog?; Carman D,,by L. J, Hooper, W, Prangnell; OhamberlainThos. E., by J. Ross, H. Petorsen; Cullon Win, by ThosParsons, J. Yates; Eton Honry Edgar, by A. W. Ho»g, A. W. Renall; Fitton Richard J., by W. McKenzlo, Jas. Macaw; Gapper S. E., by H. Petorsen, T. E. Price; Heron George, byE. E, Chamberlain, A. A. Elkins; Hossoy J., by L. J. Hooper, G, Townsond; Jones Ed.', by L, J, Hoopor, J. Kutznor;Maekay J. G., by A'. W. Renall, A. W. Hogg; Paraonß T„ by W. Cullen, W. Prangnell; Perry W., by W. Lowes, D. Donald; Ramon A.J.,byR.M. Galloway, J. RossjShuto T. W.,byG. W.Woodroofo,T.Gardner. A poll will bo taken on Thursday 20th Soptember, 1888, for tho election of nine Councillors. "Women Never Think.-If the crabbed old bachelor who uttered this- sentiment could but witness the intense thought, deep study and thorough investigation of women in determining tho best medicines to keep their families woll, and would note thoir sagacity and wisdom in selecting Dr Soulo's American Hop Bitters as the best, and demonstrating it by keeping their families in perpetual health, at a mere nominal expense, he would be forced to acknowledge that such sentiments are baseless and false. Picayune. " I Don't Want That Stuff,"—ls what a lady of Boston said to hor husband when he brought home aomo medicine to oure her of sick headache and neuralgia, which had mado her miserable for fourteen years, At the first attack thereafter it was administered to her with such good results, that'she continued its uso till ourod,. and was so enthusiastic in its praise, time she induced twenty-two of the best families in her circlo to adopt it as thoir regular family medicine. That "stuff" isDr Soulo's American Hop Bitters. Standard. Hmxanow finished our annual stock taking, and having been also busily cm ployed during the ten days in opening out our first importation of spring goods, we are prepared to show the good people of Wellington and-Wairarapi an exceedingly choice, elegant, and select assortment at the Wholesale Family Drapery Warehouse, To Aro House, Wellington.

We are convinced that our new prints zephyrs, and dress goods, of every des eription, will outrival anything that can possibly be Bhown in the city, and we have the authority of coinpotent experts for this statement. Whether aB regards designs, qualities, or pricss the public mil find that wo are' really Al, at Te Aro House, Wellington:

And not only in these goods, but in mantles, costumes,, millinery, and all other seasonable goods our buyer has proved himself to be far in advance of his oompeers and the advantages of hia taato and judgment will doubtless bo appreciated by the steady throng of oustomers wo expect to see at To Aro House, Wellington, Our first grand show will tako placo on Thursday next, Cth September, when the public will have an opportunity of witnessing one-of the most unique, fashionable and attractive displays of new spring goods ever held in this city,'at tho Wholesale Family Drapery Warehouse, To AroHoiiße. -Anyiy •