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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 3394, 24 December 1889, Page 2

There will be no publication of the Witit/BiF-v Diiiy on Christmas Day and on Bosina pay.. We ptesont our readers with this imioouc almanac, the most .beautiful epecimon of chromolithographicart that wo have yet'had the pleasure of issuing from this;offlce. Any subscriber failim! .to receive his copy will oblige by notifying ns of tho omission at as early a date as posslblo.

Thi; post office isuthoiies mecmjuiiinjj for tlio eendt'r of a parcel uddrossod to Mrs Wittim, Wobb-aireefc, Wellington, on 4th November last, The addrosseo cannot bo found.''

During tholast m wm'li' fhx to the value of nearly a qunt - M ■ of .1 million pounds sterling has been exported from New Zmlnud,

Mr J, King, the well-known jeweller of Culm-street, Wellington, wishes us to draw attention to his very handsome show of Christmas and New Year goods suitable for presents. Mr King hits just had Mb shop re-fitted in the latest stylo, and altogether his bliow will be one of the features of Xmastido, and •my. of his Wairarapu friends »anting to [itirchase presents at a reasonable price cannot do better than pay Mr King a visit.

Yesterday afternoon, at Groytown, an elderly man mimed Isaac Harris gave information to the police that ho hud been set upon by a man named Edward Cliivltßoii ulias Tyson, and robbed and brutally illtreutod. (Jomtablo Kccleton immediately secured iho arrest of Clarkson, and tlio injuries to tlarriß wore bo serious that Dr Bey ordered him into the hospital, where Constable Eceletoii took him without delay. This morning Clarkson was brought up bel'oro Mr Tu!ly, JP wboreuiandod tho prisoner untiUo'olook I this afternoon. The amount taken from Harris was Ms,-Standnrd. .

During a strike of 900 female hands in the clothing-works of Messrs Arthur and Co, Leeds,. the points demanded were threo:—A deduction of Id in the Is or Is 3d in the £' whs made from the girls' wages tor the the power supplied to them, They asked that impost should »e reduced to Jd in the shilling, The nest point of difference was that the firla vvoi'o compelled to uso thread supplied to them by tlie firm for which they were chawed od per reel. They stated-thoy could got the cotton outaide for 'A\& per reel, Their demand was that ihey should be supplied witlitworcelsfor 3J. The third complaint wai that tf.o girls had to remain at the works when there was no employment for them. Uhe statement of Iho manager of the Factoiy was time, tlio cotton which the girls said could 119 got for ty a reel was inferior, and would damage iho linn's trade. Ho beli.ved the strike woulti not cause the firm much inconvenience, .ut it happened at an ''oil seuson," when they gave out work for next spring's goods As lo the averse wtiges, tlio maiiuger stated that, taking the cases out, uf t.vh ac-olioii, the trotiM-r Iwndi avCragi-d 18s 1 ;iJ, the donhh- Midi luuds 20a 3.1, the hiudereS.isSd.tnirbr.iiderxlSsSd, the buttonhole hands 20«, and during the week prior tn thestrike foriv-i ut - liiria liadniriied"iirt,"fniiii'2os 10 2719. ''H.jleikci'per" wntis to the Daily Times as follows:-" Will y,.u kindly say soinethin-.! in your p.ipcr to rectify aseiwus mistake which has arisen in the mindi of ttus.) residing in distortpaits of No* Zeala.id mid efewhero, It 1 i 'i notorious fact th,;t 'hundreds ha ? 0 been deterred from visiting the Exhibition on aavmitof therepons of a scarcity of accumulation. Moanwlli.e hurolknupcrs and Ouardiog house keepers hm lamenting their luck Si raits have been eiu'aucd at liinh wage.', and every provi ion made lor an inininnse inttui uf. visit 01s, aid wo find ourselves in a dilemma, livorybodyssystbcroarocrowds ceimug, but thoy don't como I The newspapers are moch to blame fur creating the scare, that thoi'6 would be terrible overcrowding, and so have had tlio effect' of j frightening people from cuniiiif at all; The suuiier the mischief is remedial the better, and that can only be douo by giving publicity that Dunedin is well provided with hotels to suit the means of all Borts and conditions ol men,"

The New Zealand Accident Insurance Company have issued sets uf appropriate cards to their numerous, customers. The company wishes you a happy meify Christinas and a" —," then follows a well executed hunting picture by that wellknown Wellington artist Mr J. S. Allan, in which the led jackets are leaping high hudgesand bounding across streams. It does not need a groat stretch of the imagination to concludo the sentence above with the" chance of a broken neck " but a '■ happy New Year" in the bottom.corner finishes up the kind wishes,' Messrs Cellar and Chonhells are the lrcal agentl.

•A largo and influential muetini' of tlio Jubilee Committee was held in Mr Dalryroplo's rooms last evening. Mr Dulryuiple (rae voted to tlie ohair. Tho Seoretary was instructed to write to. the Park Trustees asking them for pcrmis< sion to use the Park "rounds on the 22nd January., It wits decided to admit all children of the age of fourteen and under into the grounds frco, and provide thorn with refreshment, games &c; adults to he charged Od, If possible the Committee intoiid to engaqe the services of two brass hands for the da.y It was unanimously resolved that tlie services of a paid canvasser bo secured, so as to make a thorough canvass for subscriptions, It was decided to p-ivo preference to Mr Henry Bontloy for the position, should that gentleman see his way clear to accept tho offer. On the suggestion of Mr 'Vicbraon tho Committee resolved to havo a prize distribution in connection with tlio festivities, evory holder of a sixpenny tjol;et lining admitted to the ground,andalso bavin? a chinco m tho distribution, Amongst the piizes promised in tlio room was ourMi'Donnelly valued at £O, Messrs Jasjo, Chisholm and D. Pickering were appointed a sub-coiiimittuo to deal with this portion of the program 1110. Tlio Secretary was instructed to write to Mr Ktilni, jeweller of Wellington, asking p ices to strike, medals commemorative of tho event. It was also an iustiuctioii to the Secretary to soj the various j artists in the town and ascertain if they would assist jp preparing bami'T-i f"rtlw pioccssion, The matter of provisions, sports, Ac, were lift over until replies had been received from Ihe vaiious School Committees and Frimdly Societies. The Secrotary intimated he had received satis'actoiy replies from several School Committees hi the Lower Valley, Several'minor matt'-rs were then dealt with and the meeti-ig adjourned till Monday evening next, the 80th inst, at the bamu time and placo.

On Coxing Day tho Mastertoo Wcsleyan Sunday School hold their Auidversaty pic-nie in Mr Rillington's liadd'.ck, Mr.kura. Tbeso gatherings Inuc always been so attractive in tho past that it is scarcely necessary to remind visitors if t'tey wish to enjoj a thorough good outing they cannot do bo'tcr than wend their way to Maker*, For tho conveniens of those who do not care to walk, vehicles will ply bohveen tho schoolroom and grounds during the day. The charges' for admission,' including refreshment* will ho furpjiopn ?s (jd, afternoon Is Ijd, children under I2j'ears'|s/ Speciil Gilts,—By the last mail steamer wc received an assortment ot beautifully illustrated booUots, Iho subjects being, —'The Village Itlacksmilh," "Lead Kindly Light," Gray's Elegy,' ' Words of Csinfort," "the Crown of Ljvo," "'I Hcuieiiibor, I Hcnicmber," Tficso we shall present to all-pnrolwsen; qf goods to the amount ot ss, at To Aro House Wellington. During the present month some exceptional nJvautages will be offered to all casli oustomers,; at Cic' Wholcsa'e Family Drapery"Varehoute, To House, Wollingion. We allude to the tree distribution'of Chris' liias presents'in accordance the so.ah) pi}bltthe.d in another part of this paper, These ponsM ol some very useful attractive, and elegant Japanese, Chjuoso apd other desirable Uwj. articles, newly iinpilrtenVat To Aro House "Wellington-' -. We have triple attractions to induce larsc.'lo'nf! and repeated visits to our warehouse (luring the present month. Ist. We liayetlju largest and best selected slock iu the.city. find. Tjie quality of our goods is Al, and'lhe prices the lowest .possible. 3rd. Every purchaser from 10s and upwards gels, in addition,' ayery useful, pleasing, attractive' present, at Te Aro House.Wellington. • ' :■ ; ■ ;; ' '- ' The time (or the distribution of these presents is limited, viz,, from .the present daft ft the cod of tlio month of Dc-acmber, ISSO, tt To Arc llo'itso Wellington. , IntJic'inenV.bdys,and yqutl)? 1 clothing department, purchaser? nlay- seleijt. their presentsfroma choice a;»r'lm«nt v qf-'}lesr scarfs, shirts, hats', '{is.,' at To Aw Edjuo

Tha Mastcrton idutunl 'lutpmven.out Societyintend holding garden party un Xmna afternoon, in Mr E, Mmst'on's orchard, Mnkora. - • ' In another column Mr E. Pearco of thfi Queen Street boot inirs wishes Iris customers mid the public generally a. merry. Christmas and a happy New Year,

Messra J W Gordon and Co of the Indian Tea Warehouse publish a price list of seasonable fruits, sugars, etc., the perusal of which should commend itaolf to heads of families'nnd others. The Rov Mr Milne who took the pastorship .of the Terrace Congratulationnl Church, Wellington, on the death of Dr West, died yesterday morning of meningitis-

Theprinclpal attraction in South Wairarapa mi Boxing Day will be the annual meeting of the Lower Valley Jockey Club which takes place on the Martinboruugli Course. The programme coniptisea ten events,the money value of which exceeds £2OO. Tho acceptances this year aro oqnal if not in-ire numerous than previous years, and (pveiin lino day, the attondanco uf visitors on the course should bo very large. The first raco starts at 12 noon, sharp. Messrs Grace, Clarke and Co,' the Wellington itgents of the celebrated "Wertlieim" Sewing Machines liavo an announcement in our columns, ■\Vo understand a writ is to be served to-day for a claim of £IOOO being damages in an alleged libel action brought by. _ Messrs E. and T. Chamberlain ayainst tho proprietors of tho Wairarapa Star, ' Messrs Hell, Gully and Izard, instructfd by Mr \\ . G. Beard, act for tho plaintiffs, Humour also has it that the gentlu Butcher, late nt EFetahuna, intends In slaughter us with a writ for a Bimilar amount,

The windows; of our Queon-streot shops are very attractive this year with seasonable articles. If parents and friends only Imv« "tho wherewithal," little ones need not, go short of Anything their hearts may desire. Toys there aro, gathered fr.nn all parts of tho known world, in aufliuient profusion to supply all' tin; children in the Colony. Cakes decorated to the highoat decree of aitistic art till the confectioners widows, whilst refreshing drinks and rich ripe fruits aro leinptly set out. As to pijtura hooks and cards, so varied an assortment, and such-really p.od value w.13 ncvur uiT'-ad iioforo. We hope K«mnlilaii3 will ho kind to our lit tin ! friends ami fill their stookiugs to the brim.

rile ti'tiifisn'i-iii in our paper yesterday that Me?i!iK L, J Hooper'it Co w••nlil have hinviiuli.ws lio up in tho evening f-.-r hi* ini"i'ie.T, drapery, and cluthnj,' was the iinsans of bringing f|Uitu n g.tlior ing ol ladti's to view tli.ir eutluntim; coilwion ol good*, Thoir etH'nity was H't-11 ro\v i' drfil for fins front of the building was one blaze uf lijdir, and the assortment of semmiable articles were we'l woithy cf iuprclion. As our roadern #ill have an opportunity of see ing the windows, and the interior of the shop, to-day fur tliumsidyt'S, it w.uld be tU|ioilliinuß on our part to publish a dcscriptinii of the the coutonts in detail.

The Amalgamated Friendly Societies .Sports on Roxing Day In the Mastet'ton Park promises to bo a srroat success this year. The entries for the various events ariimany,' as will bo seen by the list published elsewhere ot the handicaps. Tho 100 yds and the 150 yds racos, ontrtes for which are taken on the ground, have to be added to that list, 'The Spuria held under the auspices of the Friendly Societies of Mastorton are always looked upon with favor' by the multitude who ■wwniso them as an annual ro-union in which parents and children can all unite tc their mutual advantage.

The Opaki courso is gettins! into good order. It is being hairuwed, and the water cart is to ba got to work this afternoon, and will ho kept going till'the races commence. Great improvements are being done to the grand tfcwd and refreshment rooms beneath lor the convenience of those whopatronise thoin. Thore is eveiy reason to hdieve that the meeting this year will bo alarno.and successful one. Every facility is given for getting on to tho course at a small charge. Conveyances wiil run at intervals eich diy at i educed rates, and the railway train will stop at the course.

The uauil decorations for the Christmas season took jihtcu nt Cartqrton last night, when cur local butchers, Mes-rs Dellar and Weaton, made a grand display of all the eood things in their line of business. Mr' Dellar had the lattest sheep on exhibit that was ever seep in Carterton, 1 believe Tlio rump wan one massot b'ubbcr. It turned tho 'scale at 140 pounds, and was procurod from Mr U. Harris at Martinborough. The other simps were very tastefully decorated and lighted up, and those that sold Christinas toysMemcd to do' a fair a'rnro of business, All Carterton was on tho move, including which were a good numh.r of the sottlers from the back country, and the band g.ivo some good music in the street, near tho Marrjuis Hotel, which made, the town quite lively. Aii enegetio peal on tho tire bells was runs m 10,20 last night tho cause- being ii fire at Mr A, Ottawuy's Livery Stables floyal IJotel, Tlio ui»hf was calm and the llanioj rosohUli andstiaight into, the air illuminating tho district for a great Bp:\co. The Volunteer manual was quiclily on the scenn and at work hut the combustible nature of tho material burning rendered their efforts fmile, Tho Jubilee having no horse pioviduil to draw it, arrived.as a nutter of course late on the scene ; the tirooien in their heavy uniforms bring almost exhausted by their efforts in dragging tho cumbersome ongiuo such a long distance. They B|iei:dily jfnt to work at the mill stream; and iitaimbcing up by tho tuna the hose wi6 run out. Tho building, hiwor, WH3 pr.-icticully demolished before they commenced operations and nothing worth spearing of was saved. Tho promi-es destroyed comprised a .five stalled stable with four l.ioso boxes, a coach house and puwah'd) the left contained two tuns of hay tiluod at I'd. Tho whole \m is under .£2OO. Musra Tallinn & Co of Welling, ton owned tho pvemise°aiul I be insurance if »nv, is only, snnll. A lighted match cat'elcssly thrown down is suspected as the cause of the conflagration. Although tho night was calm sparks from tho burning building wero uankl to. a great distance, and somu alighting on the shjnsded roof of Mr K. l'fraggins' dwelling house in Quneu Street set thereof of that building alight.. A few huokots of water promptly implied averted the danger of ut aucquii tiro, The Journal of tho Fninklin.lnstitute lately publUhed an article by Dr Webster Hm with reference to some not generally known facts concerning tlio oyesighi of children. He contends that a child's eye is far more sensitive to light than the oye of an adult, and that great mischief aecrnesfromignoranceofthiscircumstatico, a njother op nurse ofton leavingan infant oxposo to the glare of tho most intense sunlignt. This practice may possibly injure the sight permanently, and very probably lays tho foundation of absolute blindness, Dr Fox also tolls us that the eyes should not bo used for purposes of study until a child h between seven and nine yours old, and that reading by art j ficialliaht should In no ease bo allowed until the child has passed its tenth year! Woaroalad to call attention lo'thcso sensible remarks at a time when tho overtaxing of children's intellects is a criige which Is doing muoli harm,: and whim children who .near spectacles are almost as common osthose without them.

Uoqd.newg Iron) Wellington, and quite true, youcaij got a splendid harmonium fi'dm L 5, piano or oi'gan from Lls, organ with divided octavo couplava all in solid blade walnut'cases frjm.Ll7. This boats all thp cheapest houses in .town.,- Pianos ted for 7a, or ! by the year four visits LI, travelling expenses added' All kinds of musical instruments tqn?d, cleaned, and repaired, new reeds put in aocnjflnans, Concertinas, harmoniums, and organs;,aloo-liberal exchanges made. Any instrument: may be purchased oh the time payment system from 2s 6d per week. Call and achange your old piano for a new one at f. J. Pinny's Musical Instrument Uepot, Mannjjrs-stwet, Wollingtpp. •(Sole agoiit"'of'' the 'celebrated Worcester, dr^anSiJ-APyx