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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 3264, 24 July 1889, Page 2

Tim Advocates states Hint the cleaning out of the Marton reservoir has disclosed the tact that it contains a largo number of perch. These fish have been taken away by tlio bucketful. They arc about six inches long, and aro oxcelleat eating.

A well attended mooting of tradesmen was held at Carterton last night, and an early closing association was formed. It wns decided to close at half past -seven o'clock winter and summer alike, a cumniencoiiient to bo mado next Monday. His Worship tlio Mayor of Carterton, (Mr Fairbrotlior), occupied the chair. We hear that Mr Win. Parker, the well-known solicitor,(formerly in practico in Carterton), js going to open a depot in that township for the sale of educational works and books, He has taken a room in Mr Uco. Fairbrotlier's' building; and will start in a day or two.

The following team of tho Masterton Football Club will play against Grey town on Saturday noxt at Greytown. The team will leave Mr J. Williams shop at 12,45 sharp. tt. S. Hirschberg, E. Hohnwood, J, and C,Perry, Smith,! Wallace, Forwards—C. Bannister, W. and F. Day, 0. Holmwood, Kummer, Mini, Rockei, Welch.

It does not seem an expensive thing to become tho owner of a freehold homestead in the Wairarapa, judging by tho price realised in a recent transaction. Mr W.Ackerman has purchased the half-acre and cottage (two rooms and a lean-to) adjoining tlio Plymouth Brethren Chapel at Clareville, and house and land together realised the stupendous sum of twenty-seven pounds ten shillings. The cottage is not in bad order either. Who would not becomo

is own landlord at such a figure ? Tenders will shortly be called for tho irmation and metalling of roads runing into and opening up the Special

Settlements of Wellington and Parkville which will eventually have tlio advantage of connecting the townships ot Newman and Parkville. Tho necessity of thi« road is very much felt by the settlors in both mentioned settlements. MrOollotte at his examination In

bankruptcy yesterday stated that out of thirty families who had previously entered upon possession of land at tlio Government Yillago Settlement, Hastwell, only four remained. They wont there with a distinct understanding that work in tho neighbourhood ot their homes would bo found them tb do by Government, but they did not get it. Our paragraph regarding the unpro-

tectod state of Carterton in tho event of fire led to this question being informally discussed at tho early closing meeting held at Carterton last night. His Worship the Mayor, who was m the chair, said that ho recognised tho extreme danger of present circumstances, and as there was a request for it he would call a public meeting to consider tho matter early next woek, probably on Tuesday night. Ue thought the' Soroush Council would at any rate bo prepared to do its share by finding a

water supply for use in emergencies. All interesting discussion took place on tho subject, and it is now likely that something definite may result,

The petition in favour of tho reprievo of Cliemis will probably bq presented on Saturday, "and tho decision of the Executive Council is expected early next

week. It is said that the Government have declined to allow Mr Jellicoe to have a private interview with Chemis and that Mr Jellicoe intends to wait upon the Governor in person and lay the case before him. Mr Jellicoe ' has tecoived a longthy letter fromthe Inspec tor of Prisjns, in whioh ho says,

referring to the letter sont by Mr Jellicoe to the Government:—" lam to inform you that the character oi your letter

under reply is such as to render furthor correspondence with you impossible, and to odd that as you haye thought lit to threaten the Government in tho manner quoted, the Government absolutely decline tu afford you any facilities for seeing or communicating with the prisoner, or to answer any communication you may address to it, until your threatened action has been taken, or

otberwisedisposed of-1" order, however, that tho interests of the prisoner may not be prejudiced, Mr Fergus has given instructions that Gliemis be immediately informed that any communication he may wibli to make to Government will receive overy consideration. "—Times, A tew nights ago a number of rats invaded the nursery of the Kow itosa Workhouse, and attacked a sleeping infant, gnawing its arms and faco to such an extent that ite life is in danger. Tho child's screams attracted attention, and it was found covered with blood,

A scheme is on foot in tho United States to combine the great electric-light companies, tho capital projected beins; no less than £40,000,000. Hitherto dividends have been scarco,but considerable saving can bo effostcd by putting an end to lawsuits and reckless competition,

Mosps Cathff, of Mount Vernon 1 Kentucky, heard that his wife had gone away witli another man v At once ho started in pursuit, and recaptured her at the depot. Ho immediately began beat, ing her. On James Baker remonstrating Catliff shot at him. liakor then allot Catlilfdead.

Tho wildest guesses havo been mado as to tho.rangejof vision of the Eitfol Tower. Some have spoken of Dijon, in which case Beachy Head could alao ( bu scon. The real limit, as shewn in tho Temps, is 40 miles, which takes in Foutiiinebleau, Mantes and Pontoise, and of course even this area can only be viewed in exceptionally clear weather. The United States Department of Agricultural recommends the following method of poisoning sparrows as the most effective yet employed .'—Dissolve arseniate of soda in warm water, at tho rate of oneounco to a pint j pour this upon as much wheat as it will cover in a vessel which can be closed so as to prevont evaporation aud allow it to soak at least 24 hours. Dry the wheat so pref pared, and it is ready for use. Three kernels et this will kill. The St. Stephen's Haview states:—A curious story roaches me about the late Mr Ingram, who, it will be remembered, was killed by an elophant in Africa. Some short time before his death he had been in Epypt, and there, for somo reason or another .unwound the wrappers of a mummy. Havin? done this, he found inside tho remains an ancient inscription to tho effectthat whoever did what Mr Ingram had just dono would, die a violent death within -three montliß and his tody would be scattered to the winds of heaven. Mr Ingram's death took place within that period, and only a thigh bone was found when an attempt was made to recover the body. So they are going to havo anolhe r sale of drapery "at Te Aro House, Wellington, Yes that is easily seen from an announcement on the 3rd page and there is no mistake about it, There will be somo wonderful bargains to be picked up, and all the goods are new, fresh and seasonable at this sale of Winter goods at Te Aro House, Wellington, Even so, they are described as wonderful bargains, first-class goods, 'which may be depended on as absolutely hue. What is siuV better there is no rubbish, no soiled goods, rib damaged arfiples. All are fresh and clean at this sale of Winter goods at To Aro House, Wellington. Well there is to be a prico'list issued on Saturday and then we shall know further particulars, but ono thing has always been certain that if the Te Aro House folks advertise a thing it is bound to be strictly carried out, no bounoe, no puff, but actual veritable truth with'the "mint'mark" of Te iro Ifbuse veracity on it.' " ItisagQod thjng tjjat'we country resident havo such timely notice in this iristsApe and it will give us a chance as good as the oily folks at being'at the opeuiug of this Winter sale en Thursday the first of August at Te Aro House, Wellington,

A thoroughly good going andlucrative blacksmith and wheelwrights business in Ekchihuua, is advortised for sale.

A Bill toamund the Bankruptcy Laws is to be introduced into the House next week. .

Mr F. H, Wood announces his noxt stuck 'siilo a- Taratahi, for I'hursday August Ist. The preliminary list is published and further entries invited, - The District Court was opened in Mosterton this morning by District. Judge Kobinson. The adjourned cusp Official Assignao v, Wilton was continued and is likely to occupy the whole of the day. Mr Bunny appeared for plaintiff and Mr Board for dofendant. .The evidence is of a technical and uninteresting character.

Good news from Wellington, and .uto true, you'can get a splendid

harmonium from L 5, piano or organ from LIS, organ with divided octave couplars' all in solid black walnut cases from Ll7. This beats all the cheapest houses in town. Pianos tuned for 7s, or by tho 'year four visifa LI, travelling expenses added. All kinds of musical

instruments timed, cleaned, and repaired new reeds put in accordeons, concertinas, harmoniums, and onraiiß; also liberal exchanges made. Any instrument may be purchased on the time payment Bysteni from 2s (id per week. Uall and exchange your old piano for a new one atF. J. Pinny's Musical Instrument Depot, Manners-street, Wellington. (Sole agent of the celebrated Worcester organs.)— advt.