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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 3215, 28 May 1889, Page 2

The mails by tho lonic were delivered olovon days late and if the penalty of £4 per hour bo enforced tho coritrators will be mulcted in the sum of LIOOO. •

Mice is givon by the Alfiodton Road Board that all rates not paid by 18th June will be sued for without further notice,' •

The road deviation dispute between Mr Phillips and the Alfredtori Road Board is now settled the Board having agreed to accept the offer of Mr Phillips to transfer the road to them for the sum of £O4, Mr Phillips to ereot his own fencing. A correspondent sends the following particulars of the new carvod houso at Papawai, to the Standard :—MeSsrs .Wi ana S. Mahupuku are getting a carved Maori house built at Kchemano, Mr S, Mahupuku's place of residenco near the Table Lands, Lower Valley. The estimated cost of the building when finished is £I6OO, Tho dimensions are 84ft long, 82ft wide.j the walls are to bo 12ft high, and 23ft from the floor to the ridgo pole; tho pole is half side of (i tree, about 86ft long, carved at one end and painted in tatouattheotiioreiidjitis to be supported on Jive massive pillars carved in the most artistic Maoristyle, The pieces, which are to compose the walls of the building are 2ft wide, and are carved tho, whole of thejr length, representing tho various formes of Maori taipos. Theso pieces will ho fat 3ft apart in the walls and will be built in betweon with reeds, in the Pukeore or Harapaki style. The roof will be curved, and when finished will bo painted in tatoo fashion, There are twelve skilled Maoris from different parts of the island putting this structure together, It has taken sevod years, the work being done at Papawai, near Greytown, There aro sixty-one pieces of carved timber in the whole Btructiire, and when completed it will be covered over with an ordinary building to protect it from the effects of tho weathor, It will be a lasting memento [of Maori ingenuity and skill long after this generation of Maoris and pakehas has passed away,

The Ownke correspondent of the Clutha Loader says:-"I have rood authority for stating that the Catliu's railway will be tnuen in hand as soon as Parliament meets, 'fno. bridges will be built and tho rails laid as far as Ahuriri. The reason that the AVyndham railway has been continued is that the contract was lot two years ago. This, with the Ota«o Central and the Napier, is the only one tho Government have gone on with tin's year." A new use has been discovered for tho poppy. Once sown it is Belf •perpetuating, and is, indeed, almost impossible to getruLof, It forms a.network of roots that cannot be s exterminated without great difficulty, and is therefore admirable for keeping embankments in place. Within the last two or three years eminent French engineers have undertaken tho sowing of railway embankments with poppies, with a, view to prevent theirbeing destroyed by hoayy rains, or by upheaval when tho frost iB breaking up in tho spring. Mr Jacob Tomo.'a wealthy banker of Port Deposit, Md., who somo time ago set aside half a million dollars to found a practical training sohool in tho mechanio arts and trades, to bo located at Port Deposited., has now increased tho gift to two and half million dollars. .With this liberal ondowment, and tho carrying, out of Mr Tome's wishes, who has himself risen from the ranks of labour, and fully understands the difficulties now besotting the youth of tho United States in obtaining « practical knowledge of tho mechanio arts, this school is designed to ho one of tho most complete and extensive in all branches of trade practice of any similar institution in the world.-* Tho scheme jf froo trade teaching inaugurated by Peter Cooper has at last taken a deep root in tho minds of able men, followed by tho success of the New York Trade Schools and the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, N.Y, Delphi, where once stood tho famous Temple of Apollo, has been offered to tho Americans for £16,000 for tho purposo of carrying on excavations,

An American journal says .:—k Utopian but suggestive method of settling the Panama Caual question, which would also settlo many others, is proposed by Mrs S. S. AVeatherly, of Kansas. It is as follows: If it wore possible to secure National Prohibition oven tor one year, and the £180,000,000 which is now annually spent for liquors were donated to the National Women's Christian Tomporance Union, a new department might bo bo created called tlio "department of oommerce," if you please, The superintendent could purchase tho bonds of the bankrupt Panama Canal Company which had expended £80,000,000 when the work was was halt done, She could complete the gigantio enterprise from ocean to -ocean, and still have a balance on hand largo onnugh to orocta hundred temperance temples, which should cost £250,000 each; and yet all this this money, containing in itself such great possibilities for good to our country, is annually wasted, worso than wasted, for intoxiug liquors, The co-operative system of Illswarra (N.S.W.) dairymen has killed the middlemen, and left all tho profits for the producers.

The photographic views of Australian and New Zealand sconery and the natural history collection in the Paris Exhibition are much admired.

The mnsfi depth of tho Pacifio (ban between Japan and California isa littlo over 2000 fathoms, The average depth of all tho ocean is from 2000 to 2,500 fathoms,

St Ijnuis preachors are said to be conducting a orusado against the practice of mourners stopping at saloons on the way back from the ccmetary. Women have got-66 per cent otthe 320,000 divorces granted in tho United Statoß in the past' twenty years, the chief complaint being desertion. Cookine utensils lined with silver are being introduced for people who think that contact with copper or iron harms, tho food, and whose purses can afford the hobby, ■ The following advertisement lately appeared iu a Parisian newspaper:—"A lady having a pet do? whose hair is of a rich mahogany colour, desires to ongage a footman with whiskers to match." •';'''. •''■'. ''

' An English-advertisement reads:"A pious young man deßires to bo received into a respoctablo family, where the excellence of his exainplo and superior morality might bo considered as an equivalent for bonrdand lodpings." '. Ahorse farm of 120,000 aores near Cheyenne, Wy. T. is said to bo the largest in the world. It requires 200 miles of wire fencing,' with 60 men to look after the horses, whioh numbered 5000. .

A comical,sentence appeared in the programme of a,recent concert-at St, James' Hall' A certain Bong was an-, nouncedthus-" 'She Wandored Down the Mountain Side,' accompanied by the composer."'.." .■ Frank Shannon, of Philadelphia, has been rewarded for saving the life of a hyena, One of'the hyenas'at the; .Quaker City Zoological Gardens recently swallowed'a. bone,. Shannon entered the' cage, thrast his'a'rta down the! hyena's throat/and'extracted.'tho brae. \ • Ladies aie freelyltaking advantage :ot the recent change in the regulations by which those' 1 who haye been divorced from their husban^i,.may' go to. tho English Court provided tfie tjiie'en apr provcii' "''■ ■-■'.;;'-■ ;■'■'•".'., ■■'■ : Ul

Tho oidinary fortnightly meeting of tho Mastorton Borough Council take place this evening. Notice is given that tho second term of > the Wellington College and High School will begin on Monday, June Ord.

Ah Ting had an information laid ngainat him in Wellington for failing to support his wife and children. The charge - against him in respect to his wife; was _ dismissed, . and the three children we're sent to the Jtiolson Industrial; School to be brought up in the Roman Catholic faithi and an order made for defendant to pay 6s per week each towards their support. . A meeting of parishioners was Md in St Matthew's Schoolroom, Masterton, last-night to discuss pawohial matters. Messrso.P.Powlesaud o.B.Zobrab, the Special Commissioners appointed by tho Standing Committee ot the Wellington Diocese, and Messrs \V. H. Beethain D, Donald, W.G. Beard, J.D.Climie, J.Mcol, E, B.Hore, <% Sellar, l)r. Board, and threo ladies, pirishioners, were present, Financial and other parish matters were discussed and the proceedings will bo reported to tho Standing Committee on the return of the ConunisionerS; . The Masterton Chess Club now contains some thirty members, and' there is every probability of still further ad - ditiona being made as tho season progresses. Draughtsmen have now beon provided, bo that those who prefer the sister game can indulge in it, There was a very fair attendance of members on Monday night, and eight gave their names for tho forthcoming handicap tournament.

The Rev, Thos. Spurgeon has resigned the pastorate of the Baptist Tabernnole Auckland, ' •

J. N. Brunton of Masterton, tailor, has filed his Schedule, The first meeting of creditors is convened for Monday June 3rd. The Wairarapa party are reported to be doin? well in Mahakipawa. Shares in their claims are stated to have risen from £G to £7O. There will be ameeting of the Master; ton Star Oriolcet Olub on Wednesday night at 8 o'clock in Mr Kibblewhito's room to wind up for the season.

The Wellington- Poultry Society aro using their utmost endeavors to make the coming exhibition a succoss, They are meeting with liberal support in every direction. It is proposed that during the coining session delegates from the various Acclimatisation Societies should meet in Wellington to watch over their interests. Messrs Lowes and lorna announce a large general sale for Saturday next, the list will ombrace every description of new and second-hand furniture, produce, poultry, carpenters tools, Mid sundries. Messrs Lowes andlorns announco their next stock sevlo for Wednesday, June sth, the entries to date for which appear in our advertising columns', , A proposal to erect a town pump and public drinking fountain is under the consideration of tho Carterton Borough Council.

Mr 6. C. Sage, apent forCowpor's patent tree, root and scrub destroyer, advertises that he has a ""quantity on hand for sale at 5s 6d per tin or 20s per drum.'

The Gulchor Company have been allowed an oxtonsion of timo of one month in which to finish tho installation of the olectrie light in Wellington. Catherine Treeweek, a married woman was convicted at Palmerston North of larcony from a draper's shop, and sentenced to three months imprisonment. It is expected accused will be admitted to probation. At a meeting of Mr [J. J). Baird'n creditors held yesterday, it was unanimously resolyed that his immediate discharge be granted, and that tho household fumilute bo handed over to Mrsßaird. .

. Tho Masterton correspondent of the New Zealand Times says:—A proposal has boon made to turn the proprietary of tho Wairarapa Star into a company, with a capital' of £IO,OOO. It was originally intended to include the Wairarapa Observer (Oartorton) in tho transaction, but tho .proprietor of that journal has decided to " stand out." Lord Onslow has intimated to Lieu-tenant-Colonel Hume, commandorot the New Zealand volunteers his surprise that he was not invited to attoud tho roview of the volunteers on Quoon's birthday, ond it is probable a parade of town and Wairarapa volunteers will be called for the Governor's mspootion,

Mr G. Hooper announces a clearing salo of his oxtensive stock of watches, jewellery, clocks and fancy goods in oonsequence of his relinquishing business in Master ton, He states it to be a genuine sale and no reasonable offer will be refused.

Poisoned apples have been wed in Geclon? for the destruction of rabbits and'found succeesful. Sliced apples powdered with 'strychnine were laid in nowly ploughed furrows and'the rabbits took the bait [readily, hundreds being found dead the noxt morning, A meeting of the committee of tho Wairarapa Poultry Society was held at the Club Hotel last ovening. It was decided to hold an art union in connection with tho show, tickets in which will admit the holder to the show. It was also decided to hold an auction on the second ovening of tho show. Somo other matters were considered and dealt with and the meetinsr adjourned. Tho following team will represent tho Bed Star first fifteen in their match against Carterton first on Saturday next at Carterton. Back—Nini; threequarters, D'Arcy, Thompson, Polling; halves, Hawko, Patterson; forwards, Iggnlden, VI. Welch, J. MoKenzie, Freeth, J. & 0. Porcy, Alf Hoar, Watson, Thomas, Emergencies, Eenieni, T. Thompson, W. Welch, Campbell. The second fifteen of the Stars will hold a combined pactice with the Masterton on the latter's ground. It will be remembered by our (Times) readers that about a fortnight- ago Messrs Short and Reid sold at the railway station a quantity of unclaimed luggage. Among the articles sold was a coat, purchased by a ■ resident in this town for 18s, In tho pockotsofthocoat were a pair of handsome gold bracelets, Veaterday an owner was found for thein. A 'well-known lady, who is the owner, had not missed her bracelets till a few nights ago, when she required them, when, to her astonishment they were nowhere to bo found. It was then rcmembored that some bracelets had been found among the goods sold at the station. A few inquires resulted in tho | purchaser being found. The lady, anxious to got her property, very generously gave the buyer £5 for his bargain, so now all parties aro satisfied. The French Chamber means toeroct an LBO.OOO monument in Paris to com" meraorate the Revolution. DsiF.-A Person cured of Deafness and noises in the head of 23 y'oars' Binding by a'Simple Rem'edy,. will send a description of it free to any Person who applies to Niiaioisos, Williamstroefc, Molbuume.

Few people outside the large oiroleof our customers have any adequate idea.-ot the immense stock we hare always on hand of hosiery suitable for all seasons, and more especially lor the present one at Te Aro House, Wellington. " Even tho many thousands of our friends who have steadily supported us in this department for many years past would be astonished to learn that we never have less and sometimes much more, than' 24,0(10 pairs of Hm of every description, adapted for children, young ladios, and ladies at Te Aro Homo, Wellington. '•■'■-. And not only is the quantity thus extensive, but the selection is excellent and varied, and the quality is all that could be desired. The value, too,' is unrivalled. Taking quality into account, there is no place where ohcoper fa'eij is to be obtained than at Te Aro HousO, Wellington. To accomplish all fheso desirable ends, in' providing quality; variety, value, and cheap-ness,-we prooure mHoiknj from the best manufacturers in' England and Scotland and elsewhere (Ajufarifnflimj orf i/hncpettanj and uriiniflljgibk to (lii general public), and thus e'risure;at all tunes the best makers and the best value in Ladies and\(Mdren Hm aj Tei Ajro. House, Winson,-ADvx.