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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3501, 3 May 1890, Page 2

We rerm'nd those interested of the special meetings at fho Salvation Army Barrack to-night and to.-ip.orrow, led by Oulonol- Taylor, the head pf the Army work in New Zealand, At Patama, Crete, on Sunday, Maroh 22, a priest was dragged from the pulpit by a mob and paraded throiiph theslreets amid joers and laughter, In the same placo sixty-four villagers are starving in prison, ; The following candidates have been elected for tho Eketahuna Road Board: —W, B, Matheßon 52, Ale?, Anderson, 48, M. Neilsen 43, R. H.Fogdon4o, F.W.M.Dowsett3B, MrF. J. Bright jjavjng only polled 28 votes was not returned, Mr A. 8, Kerjt-Jolinjtpn, of .Carterton, met with a sorious pecjdcnj j»n VVp.rJnegday night last through bis horse slipping on a etono and falling. Sir Johnston was thrown heavily and rendered unconscious for a time, bub fortunately no bonos were broken, ■■ A idltftam ma received last evening by Mr W- Sollar from the secretary of the Metropolitan Racing Club, intimating that the programme submitted by the North Wairarapa Had}. Racing Club for its Queen/p Birthday meoting had been awoptedi "

The latest victims tothe" influonzlal" malady of «La Grippe" aro tbo officers of the Mutertoh Post and Telegraph departments,

Mr J, Carpenter, of the Central Boot Depdt;' announces that ; ho has just received a splendid assortrnontofnew gauds." ;

" A boy eight years of age was struck on the back of his hand whilst engaged ohaflcuttin? at Avooa Forest, with the result that he died shortly afterwards of look-jaw, .':: -

. Tho Minister of Lands in Victoria, (Mr Dow) has instituted an experimental perfumery farm, where ho intends manufacturing perfumery on a scale similar to that adopted in the south ol Franco, . - .

Five hundred lambs in wool 'are added to Mr F. H. -Wood's (took sale'at Tarataht yards on Thursday next, ;

A meeting of the stewards of th®. North Wairarapa Hack Racing Clu" will be .held in- the Club Hotel this evening to arrango the qualifications of a haok, ■

An epidemic of sickness has prevailed in Masterton durinp the past few weeks, and hardly a family has escaped attaok It ii thought' bv'some that the epideinio isallidi to the fashionable "LaGrippe," but others-incline to the belief that it is a visitation resulting entirely from tho atniospherio. change. ■■) ....-_■ Earrister to client in Molbourne City OoUrti You showed, your account book to the defendont? Clio'ntlldid. Barrister: What did he say? He told mo to go,totho devil.:/ Barrister; And what did'.you do' ; ? Client: ."Why; I then went '■ -At'/the^ meeting •of .tho Masterton Town Lands Trust last'■ evening,-. a deputation from. - the Kimpiiii Fire Brigade attendod and asked that a site 1)0 granted for tho erection of a shed and ineoting-houao. It was stated that the members of the Brigado now numbered eighteen,ißud.that.by them a considerable amount of Trust property was protected, It was decided to hold the matter' ovor for. consideration at the nest meeting, but there is every probability, wo understand,' of the request boins; granted. ' ■ . " : ' We hare been shown by Mr Catpentor, of the Central- Boot'Warolwuse, a fin o speciinon uf English solo leather, which he is now using iu tho manufacture of all bespokon orders, This leather has been more than twelve months in process of manufacture, thus giving it great resistance to water and damp, and in view of the forthcoming winter find the prevailing epidemio of influenza, the boots to whiuh it is attached should meet with a ready sale in Masterton.

The Mastortoft Eiflo Yolunteors wero inspected by Liout Colonel Butts on Thursday ovoning last. -There was. a rood muster, forty, rank and file, being present, under the command of Capiain Powimll and Liout J, Honpor. The men wore put through bayonet exercise by Lieut Hooper, and went through the various manoeuvres in a creditable manner. Sergeant Major Bezar was also present, .... '

Several interesting matches at football, are to be played in Masterton to-day. The most attracts will doubtless be the contest between the first fifteens ot the Red Stars and the Masterton Club,which is to be played on the Park Oyal. Tho second fifteen of the Stars and the second of IheTo Ore Ore Club-will occupy tho Mastorton ground, whilst tho Municipal

Fire Bri«ade,and Grey town Fire Biigad

will try conclusions on the old Star ground.

A curious scone occurred in the Strand London, on April 1, Viscount Hinton, who has made himself notorious by playing the clown in pantomimes aud has also undergone imprisonment for robbery, was grinding a hand organ, accompanied by his wifo. - A gentleman endeavoured to persuado Hinton to desist, offering him a clerkship of the Stock Exchango. The offer wa3 loudly declined in the presence of five hundred people, Hinton, who is heir to the Earldom of Paulett, swore he would never alter tho course of his life till the Earl dies. During this interesting exhibition Lady Hinton passed round the hat to collect coppers, Surely ho was an April ; fool i

.The retrenchers (says, the' Schoolmaster) might take a hint from an occurrence which has happened in Nelson. Two young ladies, twins, have applied in a school for the .position of mistress. They do not want to separate and so desire to act as ono teaoher at the rate of Balary for ,'brie. If those Board members who "object to gomjr to the Government for muro money'; can only encourage the maintenance of » regular supply of twins, they may savo the country money andalso make it dear that twins bare another purpose than simply that of giving us food fur lauglitor. The Sydney Evening News, in regard to the policy of Protection v Freetrade, makes the following pungent remarks:— Protection and Fr'eetracje' are doing tor shipping in the Southern Hemisphere, what they did for it in the Northern Hemisphere. Protection ' wiped the American flag off tho seas, and Freetrado carried the British Aug to every quarter of the world.' Here is how Victoria and New South Wales stand;— Victoria owns 125 steamers and 270 sailing vessels for a total tonnage of 80,291 tons. New South Wales 490 steamers and GSO sailing vessels for a total tonnage of 233.438 tons. No wonder the old salts of West Sydney and Balmain keel-haul the Protectionist philosophers whon they put up for election, Tho Greytown Amateur Dramatic Club may be congratulated upon a Buocossful debut at the Theatre Royal, Mastprton, last evening, Tho leading characters in the well-known comedy " The Guv'nur," were well sustained, the lady parts being exceptionally goud. Miss Ella Gallagher as " Uatrio" won golden opinions, and the self possessed manner m winch Mrs Trotman reproduced Aurelia was much admired,-.'.. Miss Mary' Gallagher's vivacious acting in the part of " Koto" was'excellout, nor was Miss Louisa Gallagher less successful in her make up as Mrs Macclesfield,':Miss Sissy Jackson was a pleasing "Barbara, and Mr Duff, as the boatbuilder, was a host in himself and might well havo been mistaken for a professional. Ho was well supported by Mr Webster, who carefully filled the part of the retired confectioner and by Mr J, -tuoena,- whose rspresentatioa of .''Freddy". was above the ordinary amateurloyel. 'Mr J.. JNicol did good workasthemei'Mlii'tudeiitand' Mr W | Ijnellwaa an effective" Joilicoe'.'-' Mr ' W'Matioii filled two minor 'paits successfully, whilst "Gregory," represented by Mryernoii,!!Velluin"bv Mryar'nliamj and thp Mac Toddy by Mr Brunton were good casts, A well trajried orchestra did full justice to the rausjcif acuompaniments of the piece, and the three pieces played by jt were received with lund applause. There was a good house, and the visit of our Groytown friends will long be remembered as a pleasant and ' enjoyable evening. .

We have been favoured with quite a rush ol appreciative customers to our mantle showroom during' the past fortnight, both from fho pily aj)i] country, which of itself is an evidence that out soasp.n's importations at le Aro'Hp'usc b»ye gcourcd widespread approval, ' '" '." We hare sojije attractive and fashionable artiolss to show this weekVwhigh have been just received by direct steamer, tho mpst novol boing .the ■« Highwayman" and " Coaohman" capes. In groat variety. Home of ilia leading colors are lawn, grey, brown, nr.vy,'terra cotta, and blaok. These arc worth inspecting at Xe too House, , Dp solection of ladies' plush and soalett'e jacket? is mest'attractive, We have these"mall t))Q newest and most approved styles,'' and- 1 would call special attention to "The Fife," wllh mediaa Collar, and .'• Czariua," with embroidered silk" rarerjf, wh'ch'ar'o exceedingly beconiinland iniho'Old Country.' These' Ijaye jltraoM 'much attention from'visitors to Tfl ,Vri) House," '' Ladies' tweed and olptbjackek are''a'lsp in great profusion, and in the most fascinV uting aud uharming styles, We would particularly cull attention to the" -Olariieal' jackets, 'such is? 1 ThoMUton/,".''The. Byron," "Tim Tennyson." ■•.-These-..are yepy handsome,- have beautifully erabfbidrretl wpisand lapels, and should be soon at p o»H,'at To ArrflW. WBvt'ofl.-Apvi.

Mr Easton, evangelist, delivered a» interesting address to a fairly goud congregation In the Temperance Hall i last evening,

The system adopted in Masterton for voters; at school elections is still imperfect, We hear that one man boasts that underline obtained and exeroised three voting papers on Monday evening, Mrff. E, Ousoy, who Bome'timo back came into a deal of money through the death of a relative, died at Carterton yesterday.

It is understood that : after • all Mr Henry George has decided to visit New Zealand. ;

A how advertisement from Mr Geo. ; Johnston, general merchant and direot importer, Queen-street, announcing the , arrival of new winter gondß, ■ appears'' in ! anothor column, A dancing class has been established at Mauriceville, and a second of a series of dauces was held in the Choral flail last evening; Thirty couples were present, and good music being provided, a very onjoyable oveniim was spent. Messrs Williamson, Garner and Musgrove's opera company opened at the Opera House, Wellington , last night, in tho " Mikado," to a good houso. Advance forty Mile Bush I ?We hearthat a settler of Mauriceville has broken the record' iu : the growing of onions by the gathering of 6601b5. off forty-six square;yards of laud. - The npjfj Bishop of Ohristchurch,' Archdeasdri 'Julius, has met' with. a tremendous receptiou, and in;, '■■ his opening addresses' ho has fairly ontrarioed Mb hearers, , ."• - Good Templars are notified that tho nomination and election of officers takes place on Mondayevemhsrhoxt. The following school committee for the onsuin? year has been elected by tho Ridoford householders :-J, Miller (Chairman, J. Moßao, M- M'Govern, T, Harland, J.Oarswell, W.H. Wilton, and J. Lang, ' The following advertisement ■appears. in the N, Z, Times;—" Wanted at onto a respectable fair woman as housekeeper to a widower with three children, youngest eight yoara. W. Whale, Marton, Ranoitikei," Tho advertiser mustbe.a"fair.whalo." The Countess of Onslow, with Ladies Gwendoline and l)orethy Onslow, left -AucklaHd'-last niqht by the steamer Hinemoa for Napier. They will land there md proceed to Wellington, with his Excellency the Governor, by train, ThoOpaki, Wain?awa,and Mangaone School Committees have nominated Mr Geo. Beethani for the vacant seat on the Education Board, Nominations closedon Thursday, the three candidates being Messrs It. S. Hawkins, H. D: Bell, and Geo, • Beethani, Tho election takes place on the 31st inst.

The "Wangnnui Chronicle" has the

following :-Old moids and bachelors may take encouragement from the fact that yeetorday was celebrated a -marriage at St. Mary's Church, the contractu)*,' parties to which had aggregated one hundred' and twenty yours. This example is worthy of imitation by persons of less mature ago.-

, Some rich Amorican ladies visiting Rome, and put on a shopping excursion thero on March 27, wero taken to the police station by gendarmes on the complaint of astorekeeper who had missed somo valuables.' Their countrymen iu that city are kicking up a forrible row about the affair, notwithstanding that the storekeeper hasapolopieed, . At Ohristchurch on Saturday last a husband of 18 years was ordered to lind a surety of £SO that he would pay 15s a week toward, tho support of his wife, aged 17, and their one child, "Is

marriage a failure 1" Thcir's evidently is, " She didn't caro about living witn him." and "he didn't want to live with her." '' You are a pair of young fools" said the Magistrate.

As the BteamSoat was about to leavo for Sydney tho other evoning, a young man, leading. a blushing and bw'om damsel by the hand, approached the polite olerk and said in a low and confidential tone;:" Mister, me and my wife liavo just ?ot married, and are. looking for accommodations," "Looking for a berth, 1 suppose," said tho clerk, as he passed tickets to others that were wait ing. "A birth I Thunder and lightning, no I" gasped Iho astonished rustic. '! We hain't • but just got married. Wo duly want a place to stay nll|niglit, you* know, that's all."

An accident of a yery serious character took place at Gcoloiig on Tuesday, by whioh Mr Charles Cole, wine and spirit merchant, of Geelong, was accidentally shot. It appoare that Mr Gustavo Newhouse, storemon to Messrs Dennys Lascelles, Austin, and Co., stock and station aeenta and produce.- merchants, had purchased a saloon ride during the day. In the Bkin store cf the firm mentioned he wished tn try the powor of the weapon, With this object in view, ho loaded tho riflo with the cartridge ani bullet usually used and fired. Tho plapeh l ) fired from to the side of the skuistorewasa distance of 60ft, To his astonishment, the bullet went through the door, f of an inch in thiokuecs, pasaod, through thec'orrugated iron side of the skin store referred to. crossed a2oft right of way, and entered into the cordial manufactory of-MrCole, striking him on the left Bide, The ball penetrated through tlie;s;in; and ontered the.'sinews at the left side above tho hip. Mr Dole was taken to Ur Roid, but ho was unable to extract the bullet. He was then removed to his residence at Berne Hill, where he lies in a weaK state,