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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 382, 10 December 1889, Page 2

Tho ostriches in South Australia have bred well this season, and Chore aro now 715 birds on the farm. A Martini-Henry Kiflo Club has been established at Oamaru, and the ran«o was uponed on the 28th ultimo. At tho Taranaki Horticultural Society's Bliow held last week the competition in bouquets open to school children uuder fourteen years of ago was yory great, there being no less than sixty entries. At a meeting of the Mauricevillo Athletic Club hold -en 7th December it was resolved to accept tho offer of the Greytown Brass Baud to play at their Bports un the 27th Decembor. This jj-ould bo an inducement for the tote'rW Mm Eketahuna people'to pay thorn a visit, A flaiiv? will he held in theWauricevdlo Chora) Ha}( dj) {he night of the sports. A Waterlooiyeteran named Jorenjiav Brown is an ■ inmate of Owens Distriot Benevolent Asylum, New South Wales, His age is 07 years; and at the ago of 2? he was in charge of troop horses on the field of Waters.

The sum nf £2BO wts netted at the Wosloyan Bazaar, Wollirytou whloh extended uvor a period uf throe days and dosed on Saturday last. Tho Bonanza clearing mil? of Mra Wnlkor'a bankrupt Block of millinery, mantles, and general drapory, valued at £3,225 odd, is now held at Messrs Kirkcaldio & Stains, Wellingtmi, at City pur cent less than cost prions. The Empress of Germany is said tn wear on her shnuldor at Court Ktea a' magnificent agraffe m diamonds which belonged to Napoleon 1., and which was attached to his hat at Waterloo," The Earl i»f Eueton, whoso name has been associated with those of other members of a prominent London club in charges of a most scandalous nature, was lor eome time an Associate of the Supreme Court nf South A ustrnlia, whero ho was known as Lieut Colonel Finro?, It is stated in English p.ipers that tho innumerable green tinis which have taken such a hold on popular favour are to be huutod out M tho field next

winter by all shades of r«l; brick red, Jupitor, poppy, and lvall-hWor being sonio of the most fasliionnblo tones which are to come in,

A Homo papers says Mr Hall Cainej finds writing plays a great deal more profitable than novels. For his very Buccesitul ,'Bon-mn-Chreo" lie received £6OO, while for his share only of The Good Old Times' he got £I2OO, But these sums are small compared to that which MvHawtry ißsaidtohavo netted over "Tho Private Secretary" (winch, it will be remombered, ho adapted from the (lormati of Von Moser), His profits during tho run ot this p'ny only were considerably over i'.iO.OjO. Dr George Uacloiuld, preacher, novelist and poet, delivered two discourses in Glasgow, Dr Macdonald in tho pulpit is a striknn; personality. Bearing a full face of silver-tinged hoir and .snowy locks, and combining with

these advancing ago, his appearance is patriarchal. His whole frame and style when speaking, for he talks rather than preaches, is tho embodiment of earnost-

Doss; his yoioo is thin and :i little rusty. Whilo his morning discourse was at tiinos a little tedious,, his Scottish rugged outspokenness and occasional hrilliant flashes of dramatic lire kept up a fairly well sustained interest.

Princo George'of Wales has had throe narrow chances of becoming Heir Ap I parent (6ays an texchan»e)to tho British (!rown, for '■ collar and cuffs," his eld«r brother his been thrown from Ins hurso

bolted with when 'drivin.it,-. and now obarged by an' elephant in a hunt at Minora, in Southern ■ India, when he narrowly escaped being killed Albert Victor is now 26 years of age, and as yet

there is ni> accurate'information as to bis marriage intentions. He wanted Teek's beautiful daughter, aud the Queen objected, on which " Collars'' got uulWi, and said ho would not marry any body ehe buthisousin, ann bo seems to have been true to his first lovh. The Waipawa correspondent of the thp Herald writes :-lt is repotted hero that a most wiouu affair, has occurred .•it To Auto, and that tho result may bo the death of a man named Thompson, The tacts as stated here are that Thompson walked into the To A'ute Hotel and helped himself to a bottle of liquor, Finding that he hid not got what he wanted he put the bottle back and took anotbor more to his taste. While in the act lis was caught by the landlord, who

set to work to administer a thrashing to

Thompson. Whether the latter was in an unlit state to boar chastisement, ov whether the landlord went too far, I havo.iiot been ablo to ascertain, but tho unfortunate prowler after bottles of liquor is said to be dying, and Constable Treanor, accompanied by Dr Mirbach and S, Johnson, J.P.. lwc left for Kaikora to take Thompson's dopojitiona.

A discovery of considerable iinpor tanco was made lately in the chapol attached to OhideookMuiior (tho World says), (V well-known Bculptur, who m staying with Sir Frederick Wold, directed his attoatiou to a lar»e picture uftho " Adoration of lb M-igi," which was almost entirely hidden by an accuimitation of dirt, and stivngly advised its being cleaned. Jso sooner had this been dune than the extraordinary beauty of the painting became apparent, and in tho jewelled belt worn by one of tho principal figures the signature Peter Paul Rubens was plainly, discorniblo. Tho picure was brought to England many years ago by some Flemish monks, and given by them to tho Welds, who accorded them a hospitable welcome. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Lid, held tho first of tho Wellington wool sales of present season at their new salo rooms Foatherston-street, on Saturday afternoon. Mr A, Tudd, local manager of the company, weilded tho hammer, and tho attendance of buyers was large, including representatives of several English firms, Throughout the salo tho bidding was spirited and there was a much keener competitiveness exhibited than on any previous occasion of theßJndiii Wolliii|jloi. I'ho prices realised were high Mid aro calculated to inspire grmveib with the utmost confidence in Wellington as a marjfpt for their clips. JN'uarly the whole of the 000 bales' catalogued wore sold, the oajy pojtiou 'reiiiaining on hand being a few »niall M'- Greasy crossbreds ranged in pi'ifio from 74 to lid, Inn wool of a duo grade was most °aeorly sought. 'lbe courser sort rualisedwoll.iswei'./i'ljisiathefiht sale that Ims been held m uie cohljW 8 new rooms and the line roomy'_ apartment was on Saturday tho subject of much favourable comment, quo gentle, man, who is well-known in this line, expressing an opinioiithar the accommodation was unequalled in Ihc colonies. The n»xt sale will be held towards the end of tho present month and from the amount of favour with whioli wool rowers liavo already wins ty look ifpiin Wellington as a marketing centre, a heavy catalnguemay be ospecW.—Press In a »ilo«e with)!} 20 miles of Aberdeen was a general 'dealer 'jiajled, as usual, , '• Kabbie a' thing." A cai'tam old woman known as a hard bargain maker, and Rab had often manudeal in which each at I times got the bettor of tho other, One i day ahp went to the shop and said, . "Rab,'what's thp price of the chiney teapots, wi' the'lowiie ljtjs/" " Ane liko that ?" says Kab, showing one op ' Jho counter. ". And what's the price o' that ane? Bays the old woman, " A 1 sm'llin/says Rab. " A shilliV! cries the ' old girl, ."an' wad ye eeii ane wautiijj i tholW?" •'Surely i wad.. I'll sofl ye ' onytbing." " An what's the price o , ano wanting the hW' •» Ob/'tays ltab ! " that wad he «levenpenop," ,( W|)?t 1 says she, ".ye'll only tak'a penny off ' for the lid?" "Woman, tho lid's no I worth ipair than a ponny." " We'll : thank yo, ttv/as just the lid 1 wantit," i saying which the old Tjrtnnan popped i down a penny, and went off piihthe Jid, leaving Itob with tho pot without the

lid' ' ',,"•, Our millinery showroom has been tho scone of much activity since (ho season oonunencod, ami lias been thronged from day to day by ladies who knew that tho most elegant, becoming and graceful fashions wove to be had at. the Wliolesole Family Drapery Warehouse, Te Aro House, Wellington, • We have an excellent uhoioo of Ininniea hots, in white, cream, Mack, and all colours; we have every fashionable variety of shape, mid ovcry lady who but gives a (dance at our millinery window will see that for geuuino taste and .moderate prices we are without compeers,' at Te Aro Bouse, Wellington. , ,•..,, We have a lot of untmnmed pnio bats, specially imported for this purpose and for (Ardon wear, from?jd to 2s each, and a nice lot of the same description, trimmed, at 2s lid and 7b lid each, at Te Aro House, Wellngton. . Wo havo also an abundance of flower trails from Is to 7s Oil; of flower sprays from 3d to Is Cd; of unmounted'flowers of all kinds indeed as regard flowers generally, we have % tersest and most fashionable stock in '; ~ . " *«i Houso, Wellington, the city aUe~.. ■- ~„ a cplirtmen r Altogether, our milline,., ut hist now, is very attractive, and wou,,. imply repay a visit of inspection. W.o can execute all orders promptly and most artistically, apd guarantee v/ljat is obtained nowhere elsa -iu 'the oity, complete satisfaction, at the Wholesale' Family 'Drapery Warehouse, Te Aro House, Wellinston,Ami.

Tho ordinary fortnightly moating of :ieMa«t-)rton Borough Council takes kwe to-night.

Mr F.H.Wood will hold his next stock salo at Taratahi on Thursday, December 19th. His preliminary catalogue is published in anothnr column and further entries are invited,

It is probablo that the agricultural labourers in the Kaiapoi dutriot will strike unless tho farmers agree to their demand of 9d per hour and eight hours per day.

We understand that proposals ara

likely to be made at tho Borough Council meeting to-night for celebrating in due form in Mastortnn-t.hu fiftieth anniversary of the foundation of the colony. The railway authorities ara having the ongineor'B office removed from . its present site at the Mastertun llailwav Station and addod to the residouce of the station-master, Mr Couborne. The extra accommodation to the lattor will be appreciated.

Messrs Lowes & lorns hold their took sale at Eketahuna to-morrow,

le entries for which comprise 20 large

teors, 12 young steers, 15 heifers, 8 lairy cows, 100 ewes, 20 pigs, horses &c.

Mrfl, Stenhouso,late managor of tho Eaglo.Browery, Masterton,has accepted a similar position at Mr H, Wagstaifs browery, Pabiatua.

Tho Fire Brigade Committee met last nit;ht and resolved to recommend the Council to procure spanners, belts, &e, at a cost of 13. Captain Pickoring ropnrti'd that to put tho manual into a statu of efficiency would cost about five guineas. It was decided to recommend that this bo dono,

By becoming entangled in the knives of a reaper and binder at Murrar, the throe-year-old daughter of a selector namod Fairweathor was so much lacerated about the legs that amputation was necessary.

Since tlm formation of tho Albury Pastures and Stock Protection Board tho following numbers of noxious animals have been destroyed in the Board's aroa ;—19,767 kangaroos, 3117 paddymelons, 40,219 hares, 12 707 kangaroo-rats, and IB dogs,

The death is announced of MrE. Pugh managor of the Orient Company'sdine of steamers at. Melbourne. Uo died on bow! the Oatthago during tho voyago from Albany to .Adelaide, : A first pff-mder was brought before Mr' W. Lowes J.P., this morning on a charge of drunkness, and discharged. Fur a like offenob Georgo O'Brien was sentenced to fourteen daya imprisonment, it being his third offence within a few weoks.

Tho liaugitumau Road Board met on Saturday, Present—Mpssh W. Peny. (Chairman), S. Drew, M. McKonzieand R. McDonald, It was resolved that notice be that it was the Board's intention to meet on the 23th inst tor the purpose of making a general rate of ■ft in the I on Iho rateable proporty within the distrlot. It was also resolved to apply under tho " Government Loans to Local Bodies kct," for two loans of £601) and £IOOO lor tho purpose of forminwroadi within the district, It was resolved to apply for payment of thirds on deferred sections within the boundaries,

The Gas Committee will present the following report at the meeting to-night, Tho gas mado for the month of Nnvom bar was 140,010 cubic feet, being 10,770 cuMo feet per ton, an increase of 25,780 cubic foot over the corresponding month last year, One of the old hods of retorts has beon removed, and the manager was authorised to commence the ro setting, and got the assistance of a laborer if required. Tho Grey Valley Coal Coy offer a reduction of h per ton instead of sispenco on coals, Tho Town Clerk waß instructed to writo and ascertain when tho new retorts would bo ready

Owners of horses should just now be particularly careful o( their equine I charges. The Standard says a strange and, often fatal, disease is prevalent iu the Wairarapa. A few cases'have occured m Carterton and defied tlio skill of the veterinaries. Two cases have occured in Greytowu, but the owner of tho horses having at once adopted means to Bave his animals, we are pleased to say, Iwb been successful. Tho disease consists of liugo tumors which form in the neck and head of tho horses, and the principal danger appears to be that of starvation, as the beast cannot even drink wator. Jt behoves all horse owners to carefully watch their animals and on percoivlng anything strange to at once procure skilled advice.

A good story is told iu connection with tho last Ascot meotinß. An Amoricau who was used to going into racing-booths in his own country, ordoring luncheon and p tying a dollar, found himself hungry at tho royal meeting, so lie walked into the first tout handy &ud told tho attondiint to giro him something to eat, The man put a sumptuous luncheon before bin), tP which, as well as to the ohampugno, tho visitor did ample justice. fl.u then handed the attendant fjve shilling), received his thanks, and was bowed out nf the tout, Inwardly congratulating himself on the moderateness of the charge. An English friend whom he met outside said—" I did not know you were acipiiintcd with Loral H." " Neither am I,' 1 - replied the Uoitonian. "Ob, I bog pard his iriterrogatp,r j "Ithoujjht, you were, as you cpn)e out of his tent |"

Tho venerable Duchess of Beaufort, who died the other day, has loft hor nnui unmistakably on English legislation, for it istd>r thatjoowo the present state of nnr.luw wiiii™??™'" B to. inarriage with a deceased wife's sister. At tho ondqf fcV>o last century Ann, daughter of the'first lSorl (if Momington, married Lord • Henry Fitzroy. By this marriage she had a daughter Georgians, who married tho |ate Duke of Beaufort, aud died without leaving initio isßjio. After tho death ot Lord Honry Ti&roy his widow, Lady Ann, married Mr'O. Culling Smith, arid had by Hint a daughter, Emily, w'np was consequently half-sister of Goorgiana, Dijobess • <if Beaufort. That duchess died injß2l; and the Unite m the following year paid his deceased wife's family the compliment of demanding her halfsistor in marriage, Ho was accepted, and the lady who lately died thus beoame duohesß ji) succession to her halF-sistor. $lO was tho llj.qther of tho present duke. From tiho "tini'o of the Eo' formation the legality of marriage with with a deoeasod wife's sister was pmißliierpd dqubtful. In the ease of the hejr to tip Dukarlo'm of Buaufqrf if was phout'ht dosirahlo tq settle tjuj pqint. Acci)ni|ngly interest was made and successfully exercispd to pass t]]c statute of William IV., which declared, all existing marriages with si3tors of de ceased wivesto be valid, but prohibited thorn for tho future. This is the obndiJjoii of the law now ; and its exists, as m hovo J3id, in thiß state only because it to settle the Duko'a legitimacy. Good news trom Wellington.aud quite true, youuan get a splendid harmonium from L 5, piano or organ from LIB. organ with divided octave couplars all in solid black walnut cases fnm Ll7. This beate all the cheapest houses in town. Pianos timed for 7s, or bytbe year four viaits LI, travelling expenses added.' All kinds of musical instruments tuned, cleaned, and repaired, new reeds put in accordeans, Concertinas, harmoniums, and organs; also liberal exchanges made. Any instrument may be purchased an the time payment aystera from 2s 6d per week. Call and exchange your old piano for a new one at F. J Pinny's Musical Instrument Depot, Manners-street, Wellington, (Sole agent of the- -celebrated Worcester organs.)-ADVT