The Wairarapa Daily SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1889. CREMATION.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 3333, 12 October 1889, Page 2

The Wairarapa Daily SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1889. CREMATION.

TneiiE aro some flippant writers in the Empire City who are wont to portray the morning journal of that place as a venerable person of antiquated ideas, but there are some questions upon which the New Zealand Times is in advanco of its contemporaries, and possibly of public opinion. In its last issue, for example, it advocated the formation of a local cremation society as a judicious step in a right direction, uud, though wo believe that bdoli a stop is as yet premature in tins little community, wo sympathise strongly with the views of cremationists. As yot public sontiment is decidedly in favor of the established form of burial in the earth, simply because it is the orthodox method of dealing with iho dead; but there are many who recognise that the sooner the physical form from which the spirit lias taken its departure is reduced to the "original elements of which it was constituted the better it is for tho health of the living, and somo go even yet further and hold that it is also better for the weal of the spirit nowly freed from its labernaclo of flesh, The procoss of reducing the mortal remains under the crematory system takes but a few minutes, Tho speediest and best purifying agent known to us is fire, and this agent accomplishes in less than nn hour that work of resolution which it takes the earth ten, twenty, or perhaps even fifty years to finish. Probably most persons if they deliberately made a choice as to whether their remains should at their death be immediately changed into a pure and harmless residuum or slowly putrity through a long torm of years, would favor the speedier process. We do not doubt but that before' the expiration of the next century some form of cremation will supersede the present unscientific mode of disposing of the dead; nor do wo doubt but that when the change does take place it will be found that tho religious sentiment will not ho altogether antagonistic to the scientific law. For the present cremation societies are comparative failures. They have been established in many largo centres of papulation both in America and in Buropo, but the demand tor incineration is, as a rule, inadequate to cover the cost of the crematory establishments. Home wise people patroni?e this form of disposing of mortal remains, but as yet the practice has not become fashionable. When leaders of society, talio up cremation the movement will spread like wildfire, If a Prince or Duke or Bishop would only direct his executors to cremate his remains lie would soon have a thousand lmitaters, fo\, the great ones of the earth have not as yet patronised oremation, and the few philosophers who favour it are probably regarded as lunatics by tho general public. Cremation will someday ben universal practice, but it is idle for tho present to attempt to establish crematories. The project is ono that must be relegated to the twentieth century.

Tho churchwardens and vestry of St Matthew's parish thank the Ladies' Guild and all otliors who took part in the late entertainments iij aid of the ;hurch funds,

It is intended to take a poll of the (jroytown burgesses on the question of bringing tho Wairarapa Institute under the Public Libraries Act.

An amazing system of carrying little children as passonpers (says the Archiv fur Eisenbahnwesen) seems to havs boon in practico hitherto upon the Russian railways, Tho Russian Ministry of the of the Interior has just issued an ordinance to all railway officials prohibiting the further "packing of small children (literally suckling) in baskets, to the nuinbor of eight in a basket! and forwarding them foundling houses in the great towns as hand luggage," This abuse, says the Ministry in the circular, is no longer to bB tolerated, since it involves a serious injury to the health of the children, ar.d is also an attempt to ovadc the regulations fer the carriage of passengers by rap, In Russia" infants .'must be paid for," -Ml Mull Gazette. .

A leper in Fiji, one of the coolie labourers imported by tho ship Moy, after dflfyingtho'iinmigration department to enforce his return to India, has, sin 'C' the sailing of the Mny, so'tlnd himself in the coulio village near Toorak. The place is a thickly populated one, and it is foared tho disease will spread, as it has alre&dy becomenmrked in the son ol the man affected,

Not long since, in an nrbitrntion case, an engineor wns thus examined as to his professional experience and capacity, to colled. "Hon' Ions; have you boon in tlio profession?" "Tivolvo years." "Aroywu thoroughly acquainted with your work theoretically and practically?" ''Yea." "Do you feel competent to undertako largo constructions?" ''Yes, moat certainly." "In what engineering nrtrka have you been engaged during tlio last twelve years?" "The'manufacture ofiron bedsteads.

A bibliopogist is a biblionpilo with a special re'eard for book bindings. A bibliotaph is a book miser. A bibliopole is n bookseller for bibliophiles. A biblioklept is a stealer ot valuable books. Mr Jjounox, who would not let Prescott soo his Mexican ruanuscripte, was a bibliotaph, and Ijaui Poya was a bibliiikli'pt. Bibliolatry is tho worship ot books, If you can't got a book returned, writo and tell your friond that ho is a "biblioklepf—it will surprise him not c little, and dopend on it, you will got the book back at once, thai ia unless ho has lent it to aomeono oliio,

Tho Vail Mall Gazette says tint a titled Englishman recently wooed and won the heart of a simple Norwegian peasant maiden. When ho sought her her hand from her frthor in marriage, the sturdy countryman replied; " I will seo; inmst go with you and seo what sort of man you aro boforo 1 consont." He came over to England, saw the lover's home, heard of his position, and satisfied himself all was right. "Yes," he, "you may havo my daughter; you are a right sort of man." Nor did the idea that she wns weddin? a title oyer seem to weigh a feathor in the balance of his judgment.

There was agondjoko at a recent Maiiaia sale, when a cavalry officer was hunting for horses, says a correspondent of a Waiigamii paper. Of course ho was a fnir-haired Saxon—rather. You don't think a colonial would have done it do you ? Mr Budgo was selling something in the. midst of a crowd of speculators. "Now, gentlemen," ho said briskly, "Just havo a look at it. It's well made ; good, gauio, very quiet, easy to ride, carry a lady or gontlomen, No, it won't buck I You may have a trial. Its legs aro as firm as a rock. JSo pammou about that, and we'll sell it at per leg. How much a leg! Comoon, give me a , bid, gentlemen, how much a leg? good form and all. It is by Carpenter out of Kauri. 'What shall wo aay'? " And so on. Bidding was brisk, and at every little sentence jerked out, there was auot'ior (id ndded to the last bid. The now chum stroked his moustaelie.clanked his spurs, and looked savage, determined to bo the purchaser,—only the worst ot it was, ho could not get near tho thing to see it, However, ho bid on and it was at last knocked down to him amid.a roar of laugh'.or. All drew back and made way for liim and then he stalked thro' tlio midst of thoin with a flash silver bitted bridle to capture—a chair I

It is a pity, says" Hippo," that bettor counsels could not have been obtained for tho guidanco of tho members of tho Conference boforo thoy set about framing new racing ruleß, The last timo new rules wero brought into fnrco to try mid reduco the number of race meetings the desired ends wero not obtained by the ineaiiß adopted; they only caused dissatisfaction.and the meetings'in this district were increased, and the new rules which aro to come into forco next month are erasing ovou mora dissatisfaction. It is to bo regretted th.it mora practicable and worKable ideas were not obtained boforo the rules wero trained, for at present tho rules aro pretty much what oath Metropolitan Club likes to make them, and 1 can foisoe numerous cases iii which much troublo and confusion might and is likely to occur, which could not have been the ca3c had the rulesnot have boon tinkered with.

Lithograph plans of tho Waironga freehold ostato, which is to be sold by public auetiou on Tuesday October 29th, by Mr F, H. Wood at tho Temperance Hall, Masterton, have been issued and may bo soon at all public oflicus, hntols, stores, &c, throughout tho Wairarapa. Tliia tiingiiificunt ostato lias been subdivided into small farms ranging in extent from fifty to three hundred acres, and into Gvo aero village allotments. This property is woll-knu,vn as having been recently occupied by Mr R. R. Meredith. The laud in of oxcellont quality and admirably suited for crops of every kind. Port Uriii which nbute on tho property affords a 6|ilendid and cheap outlet for every natural product of the place, and Wellington and other good markets aro thus of easy access. Tho road frontages for each section are particularly well arranged. Besides the small farms thorn are splendid openings and good sites for a shipping and freight depot aud store, a flaxmill, a Iclimongory, and a general store. This sale allWis a splendid chance of securing a profitable homestead in a good district on remarkably easy terms. Living is cheap and work plentiful. The small farmer should mado it his business to give this attention, The investor and capitalist would lind an adequate recompense for his outlay in purchasing one of these fino little freeholds. Besides its real worth as sterling grazing, cropping, and payable land, tho Waiorongo Estate has a splendid prospect in its beautiful sea frontage and picturesque natural surroundings. A fresh valuation of the property has been mads, and the proprietprs beiwr determined to effect a clearing sale of the whole of the estate, have fixed extremely low upset prices. Intending purchasers may, therefore, regard the saio with cvory confidence, form putting "Waioronpo 1 ' into the market the owners do it with the definite aud absolute intention of realising. Lithographic plans may bo obtained from Mr A J Kiwaon, surveyor, Masterton : Mr W. J. Lindop Carterton, or the Auctioneer, Mr F H Wood, Greytown. Tho Surveyors are located on tho estate, and intending pureliascw visiting the property will bo shown round, aud have each section pointed out to thorn. Furthor particulars including terms, which are remarkably oasy will bo found in the advertisement in another column,

A.J, Ilpskins (says "Spectator") has accepted an engagement from Mr Tln/mas Hungerford, of tho West Coast of this island, to go as private trainer to that gentlemai.. He has Gonscijuontly thrown up his place at Opaki, near Masterta, and leaves for his now homo at onco. Hoskins was a pupil of Harry Goodman, and at one timo head lad for E. Cutis, but latterly had trained on his own account. His principal successes were ochievod with Pasha, Rumour, and other horses bred by the late J, O. Vallauce. This Beason he had started with Lyttelton, Due D'Amour, and a colt by Natator, named Wanderer, Lyttelten has been removed to tho Hutt, and Due D'Amour has returned to his owner, Mi Charles Vallanco. Tho Natator cult. Wanderer, has gone into Tom Hill's hands, ant] is located at Island Bav. Bill has a nice (illy by Snmnus from tho Paintor mam Wairureka, in his stable. She i 3 said to resemble Dudu very much, but suffers from a weakness in the hind pasterns after liaid work, so writes my informant, who doubts whether she will stand tho crucial test of a severe preparation, Kangaroo tho chaser is in the paddock,- and his owner intends to give him a long spell, his present intention being to leave the old fellow at grass till the autumn. Uood news from Wellington, and quite true, youoan got a splendid harmonium from L 5, piano or organ from LIS, organ with divided octavo couplars all in solid black walnut cases fmm U7. This beats all tho cheapest houses in town, Pianos tuned for 7s, or by the year four visits LI, travelling expenses added.' All kjnds of musical instruments tuned, cleaned, and repaired, new reeds put hi aocordpaha, Concertinas, harmoniums, and organs! also liberal ex. changes made. Any instrument way be purchased on the time payment system from 2s 6d per week. Call and exchango your old piano for a now one at F. J, Pinny's Musical Instrument Depot, Manners-street, Wellington. (Solo agont of the oelebrated Wflryester organs.)—it)TsF

The Ruapahuis duo in Wellington tolieht with the direct Euglißh mails.

Mr Hislop was sworn in this morning as Minister of Education, lira J. A, Aitken has been elected lUV.M. for the coming year of the Thistle. Lodge 647 S,O, Masterton. 'fowlers are invited for painting a bridge at VYangaehu, Particulars can bo obtained at the Masterton Road Board Officii.

Tho annual soireo of tho Qreytown Lodgo of Oddfellows took .place last nignt at tho Town Hall. Thsro was a good spread, a fair attendance, and much enjoyment until an early hour this morning.

On the second charge of using a post ofliuo order with intent to defraud, W. E Bannister was found not guilty at the Supremo Court to-day. lie will be brought up again on Monday and tried on tho charge on which the Jury could not agree. Bail was allowed. ..

The ballot for sections in • the Makuri Puketoi block took place at the Laud Board office yesterday, when 12Si)ersiMis put in 21)3 applications for 19 sections having an area uf 3750 acres and valued at £543917s (id, Tho laud was taken up upon terms at the option of tho selector, the average price being LI 9a per acre.

In the month of January last the South Wnirarapa Advocate was introduced "to tho people of South Wftirarapa " by the office of our local contemporary as a daily nowspaper worthy of a large niidiiuportant district. It was not merely to command the support of South Wairarapa but—wo are quoting the prospectus—it was to obtain the attention of readers all over the Colony, and further afield. In May last another prospectus from the, same, quarter intimated that tho South Wairarapa iitivocate had a gnat future, and it was offered to the public with its parent Star and brother Mail, for tho earn of £B,OOO. Tho Carterton Observer, in its lssiio of Thursday last, adds that this paper of tho people, this leading journal of tho North Island, this Advocate with the jjreat future, was offered to the proprietor of that journal for tho sum of five pounds, and was subsequently sold at a sraallerfigure, Thore issmiediscrepancy hore upon wJiioh we should like to be enlightened—'Was the selling value of tho South Wairarapa Advocate a thousand pounds or was it a thousand ponco? or, was it considered worth a thousand pounds to a company, and only a thousand pence to a privato purchaser? Was it in fact an independent leading colonial journal or was it a dummy 1 We received a ttlegram which wo published as an extra this morning containing tho information that the town hall at Grey town was burned down. It appears that the annual ball of the Oddfellows was hold there last night, and tho party did not break up till after four o'clock this morning. Shortly after their departure an alarm of firo was raised, and smoke was seen issuing from tho t''wn hall, So rapidly did the flames envelop tho building that it was at once seen thero was no possihlo moans of saving tho property, The adjoining sheds ot tho tiro brigade and other outildmgs ignited, and wcro destroyed, together with the pound at tho rear of the hall. The instruments belonging t tho strim; and brass bands wero unfortunately in the building at the time, and together with a quantity of Oddfellow's regalia wore destroyed in tho conflagration. Tho building was the property of' the Groytown Town Lands Trust, and as tho promises wero insured for less than half their valuo the Trust stands to lose some three or four hundred pounds. The origin of the fire is unknown; an inque-t will, however, bo held, when sonio light may be thrown on tho mystery. An average of fivo foot of water is estimated to fall annually over the whole earth.

Diamonds have blazed in English society this soason as never before. Thoy have even appeared in profusion m morning onlertainmcnts.

A nuvoment has been started in England to restrict tho outpi l of iron, It is claimed that the present supply is far in oxctisj of the demand.

It may bo mentioned that Duff, the family nuiuoof the Duko of Fife, ii only a form of tho Celtic word Dim -as in Roderick Dhu in "The Ladyof tho Lake" -or, as it is more fully written, Dhuibh meaning black.

A hailstorm iu Yillafranca, Piedmont, was of such enormous atones that moro than one hundred persons were badly butt, and a boy and girl had their skulls fractured, The weight of somo hailstones was estimated at two pounds. Lnglish capitalists are offering to buy several breweries in South Germany. Thoyhavo already acquired possession of two breweries in Prague, and have also bought at Pilsan extensive grounds on which to establish a brewery plant. Both the Russians and the British, as they push further aud further into Asia, pav great attention to arboriculture, planting trees, Bhrubs, and flowers whenever they form a settlement. The result is that Central Asia is being being reforested.

Scientific sharps say that tho Caucasian skull has, during tho last thirteen coiituries, iuercasod in circumference nearly two inches and has gained in cranial capacity threo aud a-half cubic niches, There has been no increase in width, but the brain has gained m height and lon»th. The old s:\netury ot Methodism, known is tho Tabernacle, in Toltonham Court Road, London, of which George Whitfield laid tho foundation stono in 1750, has been pronounced unsafe and sorvlces havo been suspended. It will probably have to be taken down entirely. According to old notions justico was sure-footed but slow. She is not going to be the latter any longer, at any rato iu Elginihire, where the chief constable has caused bicycles or tricycles to be attached to several of tho polico stations; and the other day a young man who had left the path of honesty was successfully run down at Aberdeen by two officors on a tandem,

Somebody has reimivkcil that a Bishop is the most enviable (if all human kings seeing that ho Ims everything the soul can desire in this world, and out'ht to bo socurp fov-tho nest. But on the whnlo an Austrian Archbishop is probably more to bis envied than any English Bishop, Tho Cardinal .Archbishop of Vienna has only about £6OOO a year, it is true; but the Ciirdin.il Archbishop of Olmutz has £40,000, the Cardinal Archbishop of Prague has £35,000, and and the Archbishop of Eslau hasf 60,000. Luckier than all is the happy Primato of Hungary, the Cardinal Archbishop of Giau, who has iSO.OOO a year, Why are so many Austrians so foolish as to be born village priests with £2O a year.

Dressmaking.—Our head dressmaker has but recently returned from Melbourno and Sydney, and from the abundant opportuniticsshe hasliad of noting the variousfashionablo styles, most in iavour among tho leaders of "ton" in these Australian capitals, offers the following observation to ladies generally and in particular to tho patronesses of the dressmaking department at To Aro House, Wellington. .Drassmaking,-"iJoi'(/c«(l{Jrcsj)i!«(cri«b are about tho newest thing out, and are bound from their novelty to bo much patronised." There is such an immense choice of theso in our season's importations that thcro need be no fear of monotony, Our assortment of these beautiful fabrios.at Te Arq Housojs already being much appreciated by the ladies of Wellington, and Wairaraja. •

Dressmaking.— "Black lace dresses are as popular as ever: silk sashes, tied at the side are mnoli worn, and China silk is also fashionable" We have a full, complete and elegant assorlnient of these, at Te Aro House, Wellington. Dressmaking.-"Plain materials, trimmed with brnM and ghnp,m in much favour and the 'Directoirc' style of dress promises to be the rage." In these plain drtm fabrics we havo an abundant variety, both of French and English make, with a lovely choice in braids, gimps and buttons of every description shade and colour, at To Aro House, Wellington,

Dressmaking, -''A prolusion ot einJwidenj it to ho the 'correct thing this season as also bows of ri&bott.flnishod off with Ion.; ends in front," Ladies will find that nowhero will they obtain better variety, or a more excellent assortment ol these than at ,fe Art HBufy vYdliDgton.-ArAi,