The Wairarapa Daily. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1888.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 3087, 22 December 1888, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1888.

TJie.followinsf ai'e tho onirics received by the Secretary.Mr W/Sellar, for the Wairarapa Calodonian Socities New Year Sports:—Wairarapa Handicap 22; Hurdles, 10; iValking Handicap, IS; 880 yds Handicap, 14; 1 Mile Handicap, 10. -

Sir liobart Stout having recently said l»a newspaper reporter, " I beliove that tho desponding tone of the newspaper pross of New Zealand has prevented not thousands, but millions ul money from being invested in Now Zealand," nu exchange replies; " This is the highest compliment lie could have bestowed on tho.pross. It speaks well for journalism in this colony that it has not_ tried to bring about inflated prosperity by portraying things but in their I true light, We trust the New Zealand press will over pursuo the same course."

An unusually terriblo case ot "running a-muck" occurred recently at Rajkot, and is reported in tho Allahabad Pioneer. A police Sepoy was waiting at the chowkey for his monthly pay when tho 6t of homicidal madness seized him. With his sword he slow at one blow, first a fellow Sepoy, and next the clork of tho chowkoy. Tho second blow bent tho weapon ; but the maniao tore down another from the'wall, rushed into the street, and cut down a sweeper, The Kofcwal of tho city was engaged in afternoon prayer. Ho fell a fourth victim, Tho fifth was a Brahmin boy, who, hoivover, was only severely wounded.. The maniac was turning to the police station whon.he mot two mochees, He killed ouo outright and dangerously [injured the other. At this point his mother-in-law appeared. She calmed him somewhat, but he was beginning to grow savage again when the cool .bravery of a Parano gentleman put a sfSp" to tho man's onslaughts, This gentleman was armed wily with a stick; yet he approached tho murdoror and calmly ordered him to givo up his sword. The follow sulkily obeyed, was led to the ldck-up: but not until ho had killed hVo people and wounded two more, No equally bad/ase has occurred in India for year's. Mr M. F. Knudson, of Now York, on the. eve of his departure from tho colony addressed, this letter to the' Auckland Herald 1 (—"I am in love with your mountains and your rivers and your natural wonders and the hikes and thermal regions, but most of all do I appreciate and value tho best of all the productio'nx iu New Zealand—namely, tho people thereof. My old friendships have becji renewed and strengthened and many new ones made, and I fool. I am "indebted to an extent which I can never fully repay, Ifl have an opportunity —further than that, if I can make an opportunity—of disabusing in the minds of'anyot my people iu Ainprica, impressions wrongly made on account ot public statements by historians (yon may eonjeoturo to whom.l.refer), I shall find it my duty and my pleasure to avail myself of suoli opportunity. I part from New Zoaland with tho utmost regret, mid shall over hold to tho experience ot tho three weeks as one of the most unique and delightfid j|i a somewhat wide .travelling jixporionco iu yarious parts (if the world,. Certainly such vi?or and enterprise as your peojjlepossess will bring you, iu a time n.Qt far. romoto, out of the depressing state in which many of yourindiißtrieshaveiajigui/ilied, Jnfacc,if I shall prove to bo a true prophet jn predicting that the turning point has come, and that you are now commencing a, renewed and pernaneut prosperity,- It will be for mo a peouliar and a lasting pleasure." ;"■'•'.;. >,.. . v "I don't tliink/' says old.Mrs Prawn, .'! that bookkeeping is a'wry sedentary employment; They must get," she addfij} thoughtfully, ''somucli exercise running ip the columns."'"'•' .;

, Messrs Lowes and lorns add to theu »alo list ono ltupui nml mowor. Mr John lln nor of Tuatnlii, advoi tisca fur sale n Hornabj Reaper and Binder

Mrs;' Corbett'- announces hot luncheon from il a.m, to 3 p.m,for visitors-on Boxing Day. ltofreshmenta can alio bo obtained at all hours..' V The Christinas number of the "War Cry" is to hand. It contains an excellent portrait of Coihiniwiohdr'Howard and fairiik-and an extra amount of 'sensational reading matter. ' .■ Mw Pr-sston, in wishing her many friends a merry Christmas, takos'tho opportunity' to notify, that .she has a splendid supply of fresh fruit at the Queen-street fruit depot, a list of which is published in another column,

The Secretary of tho Masterton Hospital acknowledges receipt of:a box of tea as a Christmas gift to the patients from Mr F. T. Redman,

Professor Crowoll, of Amheist College is so blind that his wifo has to lead him through tho streets of Boston. She reads to him tho lessons of the day before he goes to the olass room, and ho htia _ suoh a remarkable memory that his affliction is of little consequence Ho is. very popular with the students. Place lour tabletpoonsful of Southwell's strawberry jam in a buttered piedish, covor with four ounces of breadcrumbs, and add some custard made with a pint of milk, two eggs,, and a little sugar. Stir the custard over the tire till it begins to. thicken, pour it. gradually upon the breadcrumbs, and bake in a moderate oven for half an hour. Try it.

A petition from Thomas Henry Blackwell, to havo- Thomas Bennett; of Oar"terton, adjudicated a bankrupt, was considered at tbo recent sitting of the Masterton District Court in bankruptcy. Mr J.J. Freeth, the deputy judge, declined to make the order, oh the ground that the amount owing to the petitioner was under £SO. The case of Adam Armstrong, to show cause why he should not hand over part ol section 210, Carterton, containing half-a'n-acre, was adjourned till this (Saturday) afternoon. At tlio distribution of prizes at the St. Patrick's schoul yesterday, there was a great many visitors and friends present including the Mayor(Mr A. W. Eenall), Messrs E. Foist, A. It. Bunny, 0. MoKillop, D. O'Sullivan, Mrs Carrick, the teacher, and several lady visiters and parents of the scholars. The schoolroom was decorated with flowers and evergreens, and tho children, numbering between 80 and 90, looked very happy, with their plump and smiling faces, expectant of the coming prizes. Tho prizes distributed consisted of beautifully bound and illustrated books, ninny of them being costly ones. That, the non-successful competitors should not feel too eoroly their disappointment each one was presented with a small gift which they evidently appreciated; After the children were dismissed the Rev Father McKonna invited the visitors and press representatives to partake of refreshments to which they promptly responded, and after wishing each other if merry Christmas and a Happy New Year they parted ovidently well pleased with tho afternoon's proceeding. The congregation of the Elsternwick Presbyterian Church had something of a surprise on Sunday Novembor 25. When the pastor, the Kev, Joseph Hay, ascendedthe pulpit, he announced that he had been requested by the Presbytery to pray for rain; but, he added, he had no intention of complying with the request, Ho resardod it(says the Malbourno Herald) as little short of impious that the Lord shoidd be asked to upset the natural order of things to oblige no improvident people, Somo countries' had less ram than Australia and,the inhabitants there had.to put by something—not fora rainy daj'j but for a dry day. If.tliorovorend: gentloman continued, people would, through avarice or thoughtlessness, insist upon granins; five sheep where only one should be, they must expect to bear the burden when the oyil days came and the pastures were burnt brown and bare, when tho unfed and unwatered sheep, dyinj in hundreds arid thousands, bore muto'but terrible testimony to theimprbvid.nco of tho Australian people. Ho ueclinod to accede to the request of the Presbytery and he would no; pray for rain. The sermon was a powerful one, aod created a profound impression upon the congregation, The shops and stores Of Masterton present to-day a very brilliant appearance, with their tastoful displays ol seasonable goods, each vying with tho other to make the best show. Tho giocers, more especially, have grand collections of dried fruits, and all tho otcotms that go to comprise the übiquitous plum-pudding, The drapers' windows are stocked with holiday' cos-, times, racing suits, straw hats, silk dustcoats, that aro just now so mmt in demand. Tho fruitorera and confectioners are not behind, having tempting displays of luscious fruits, lollies, hi all imaginable shapes, and nuts from every clime. Cakes may be soon, from'tho homely tea-cake to tho expensively garnished and iced weddiug variety (for tho latter there boing at this festive season of tho year generally a very large demand). For the satisfaction of those who want to purchase Christinas and Now Year's gifts, tho booksollei's, 'stationers, and tobacconist, aro full of the choicest goods, Bolls in every variety from tho unclad penny specimen to tho five guinea, richly dressed, nearly lifo-size, bridesmaid, Japanese toys, and ornaments flood the town. Gilt bonks and prizes are in thousands and the choice in all classes of eoods was never greater than at tho present time. We may look forward vith confidence to a spell of fine weather and hopo all will thoroughly enjoy the holiJays, H, Peterson begs to inform the inhabitants of Masterton and District that during the mouth of December ho will offer to the public the wholo of his large stock of boots and shoes at cost price for Cash Oxly, after which time'the hunks will bo closed and the business in future conducted on tho ready money system of which due notico will ho won.—Advt A OREAT ENTERI'KISB ;—The Ur, fc'oule's American Hop Bitters' Manufacturing Company js ono of Kochester's greatest business ontorprises. There Dr. Soule's American flop Bitters havo reached a Bale beyond all precedent, haviug from their intrinsio value, found their way iuto every household in the land.—Graphlj. •"■'■'.'' No nosi'im NEEOBn :—No palatial hospital ne.eded for Dr. Senile's American Hop.Bitters' patients, nor hinte-salaried talented puffers to tell what Dr. Soule's American Hon Bitters, will do or cure; as they tell their own story by their certain and absolute cures at home,—New York Independent. Residents in tho country contemplating a visit to Wellington during the present month, may combine both pleasure and profit by calling at the. \Vholosale Drapery Warehouse, Te Aro rfouse, Wellington. Tho fine premises we occupy aro in themselves unequalled South of the Equator, and not only is the architecture imposing, but the arrangements for the comfort ami convenience of customers uro such as cannot he expelled'jf equalled in tfie Colony, and so say the thousands who have visited the Wholesale Family Drapery Warehouse, To Aro House, Wellington. And then Hie stock is always large, the choice very extensive, and. the prices at lowest wholesale rates at Te Aro House, Wellington. - v.

Just now, ami during -Hie present month some exceptional, advantages arc and wil bo offered to all bosh customers.' Having imported a largo-lot of Japanese and otlwr fancy goods we skill distribute Ihem to all purchasers "on the .following scale at To iro House, Wellington;-' The ScalePurchase 10/-Gift 1/. Purchase 15/- Gift 1/6 \ Purehko 20/-Clitt2/. Purchase 25/-Gill'2/C Purchase 30/- Gift 3/- Purchaso Bb> Gift 3/0 Purchase 40/- Gift 4/. Purchase 50/- Gift 5/purchase GO/- Gift 0/- Purchase 70/- Gift 7 • Pucchase 86/- Gilt 8/- Purchase 90/- Gift 9/- . Purchaae.loo/-Gift 10/'-. '•':-:;! and so.on in same' prflpQrti.on up tp £?0. i 100, or H)ore.duriijg tlje montlf oi geesn.. bor at To too Hoip,«(!»' ,'■ ■•.-. The only exception's we make'tg.lhi; above are Kid Gloves', Dressmaking, BJi|li' licry, and tailoring to order; An early visit would therefore.be very-advantageous to all country 1 residents;-- being,. certain 16 vesultin jleasure and-profit, to all'oastomeie tt'Te &> Houeo,-WsJJiPlfton.i l;:,v

llio old Yolunkoi' Bund las fofQinnjd' iwii puute and will play in the Mastei tgn public park on tbo afternoon of Ohrtstums day On Wed* uesday evoning the abo\e band togothcr with the Carterton bind will pluy on tin balcony of JLssrs Townseud and Goßpcrs flhop, Qneon atroet.

.. There was a first-class rehearsal pfthe opera' "Patieiico 1 ' iir the 'Temperance. Hall last m-uning, under the conductorship of Mr Pearson. ■ The choruses were' satisfactorily gune through, aiid musiclovers of Mastevtoii ; nniy. look': forward to a lined presentation of the'' opera in a few weeks time. ' ■ : !

Mr Tlumiaa Bvyco of Fern Flats; Uangitikei (say's the Advocato) has just brought over from the Wairarapn district two splendid Lincoln rams, one of which shore 281b9 (il magnificint wool and tlie other 231bs. Thoy ore from the stud of Mr John Kaynoi', who took tint and champion prize iu'the Liucvln class at the. Masterton Show.' One of the rains bought -by Mr Bryco gained the second prize. Tim champion took first prize in Cartoiton and clipped 281bs; Mr Eaynor still owns it, keeping it for stud purposes to'see what can be produced in' the Wairarapa district next year. . .',-.'■

There is a"very good bill of fare provided for tho coming holidays, tho principal being the' Mastorton-Opaki Eacea on Wednesday and Tliursday.tho Lower Valley races on Boxing Day, at Martinborough, the Friendly Societies' Sports at the Masterton Park Oval on tho same day, and on the' following day, Thursday, Sports at Mauvicovillo, There are in addition,'several public and private picnics, thoprincipalof which'.- will bo held by tho Weslcyan denomination on tbo parsonage grounds, .Worksop.Koad. On New j'Years',. Day the Caledonian gathering takes place on- the Masterton Park Oval,' and at Tauhorenikau, tho South Wairarapa Club hold a meeting, At Kumerau also there will bo a race meeting on the same day. .

Visitora to Cartertonfroin theMasterton side of-our town will notice a striking . improvement whichhasjnstbeenaffecttd by Mr Wm. Hootli, in the removal of his dwelling housefrom the road sido to a distance of three or four chains down the garden.. The contract was taken by Mr C. E. Dnniell, of Masterton, and whehit became known that such a work was in. contemplation the opinion was freely expressed that it could not be done. The building measured something like 66ft or 67ft by a little over 50ft, and its weight was variously.estimated at from 75 to 100 tons', Howover, the contractor has not only shown that it can bo done, but has, actually succeeded in conveying- it to its destination without in the slightest degreo twisting it out of shape or. causing any injury to any part- of the building; Of course great care had to be exercised in tlie manipulation of the rollers, about GO in number, and also in the formation of theroadwny for them to travel upon for not only had tho building to be movedtbat dUtance back, but it had io travel in a diagoual line from one corner of the garden to a'point aoproaohing the opposite corner; this necessarily enhanced the difficulties considerably, We need hardly say that tho improvement as seen from tho road will bo very great, and wo congratulate the'owner upon the success Ful i6Siie (if suoh a formidable undertaking.—Observer.- ■ % ■