FACTS AND FANCIES.
(From our Wellington Correspondent)
Wellington, Monday.
Colonel Bailey, who is to command the entire force of the Salvation Army in New Zealand, arrived from Cape Colony by the "Coptic" this morning. lie is of lair complexion, has a siuall beard, is rather short, and wears the some ■ what more than fashionable doublebarrelled eyeglasses, which are becoming so prevalent with all sorts of people as to be—well quite common place. Colonel Taylor, his predecessor, in charge of New Zealand, leaves for Sydney at the end of this week.
Mr Reginald Marsh, of Alfredton, Mrs Marsh, and Miss Taylor left here to-day by tho "farawera" for Lyttelton, where they join the "Aorangi" and sail on Thursday for London,
The balance sheet of tbe Bangitikei Fibre Company published the other day is a very instructive little statement to those who do not know bow such things are managed. Did you see it ? The concern got into a bad way you know, and then the creditors who thought that they bad a case against the directors went in for an official examination, acting, no doubt, under legil advice, given on a liberal scale. Some of the creditors were workjnien whose wages had not been paid. No point was gamed by the proceedings, but the result is shown by the balance sheet. Out of the total assets of £675, no less than £346 has been eaten up in legal expenses. Mr E. G. Jellicoe's "little bill" comes to £32010s lOd, and Mr W. T. L. Travers' to £26 7s 7d. Outside of this only £l6 is expended, so tbe creditors ultimately got £3lO, or thereabouts, of what was originally £676. Their outcry availed nothing, but then of course they have acquired a certain amount of information on the subject of legal advice and its consequences, and they have paid for it too. The phonograph, by tbe way, is not coming to your district just yet after all. Mr MacMahon stopped me in tbe street to-day and said that they had been compelled to alter their arrangements at tbe last moment so as to go to Christ church earlier. They hope, however, to get to the Wairarapa later on. Anyone who is in Wellington this week, however, should certainly not miss seeing and hearing it here. The phonograph really is very adjustable. It can be made to re-produce either speech or music at any desired speed; and also can be made to repeat any words or notes, that is to "turn back," at the desire of tbe hearers. I actually came across a "rookery" the other day. I did not know there was such a thing in New Zealand. This one is at Fendalton, a suburb of Christchurch, and the colony consists of about two hundred crows, whose hoarse cries as they rise and fall from the tree tops and soar about makes one feel at Home again, while the illusion lasts.
The cheap fares to Sydney still periodically recur, you will notice. This week both the "Tekapo" and the "Jubilee" are leaving—fares £3 saloon, £llos steerage. Last year, I remember, they were even lower still, and it was asserted that on tbe "Jubilee" the owners could not get rid of some of their passengers, fellows who were perfect "stickers"— wanted to book four or five trips ahead and go backwarks and forwards as "regular boarders." One might do worse 1 You've heard no doubt of tbe Civil Service regulation which preoludes its members from receiving testimonials of Well, there are some charmingly ingenious ways of evading the regulation of which, for choice, let me recommend that of the West Coast of the South Island. Down there a short time ago, there was a prominent Railway man leaving the district. They gave his eldest son. (a boy of twelve, it is said) a purse of sovereigns 1 Men who respect rules in this way are rare, and when they are met with deserve respect. Mr M.Hodgins, lately of Taratahi, did not open at the Junction Hotel after all it seems, for the other day I saw him at the Princess Hotel, in Moles worth Street, where be reigns with all urbanity. We are going to have some "'Keep to the right!" notices stuok about tbe streets of Wellington. They are needed, too; and in every other colonial town aa well. At home people are better educated in this respect; but there I have frequently seen the cross-bars of lamp posts adorned with the same directive legend. Free masonry is indeed becoming prostituted! "Wanted by young man, member of Masonic fraternity, situation assistant storeman, handy man, assistant in office or position of trust, Married. Abstainer. Urgent. Care of Evening Post." So read an advertisement in a recent Wellington evening paper. Comment is needless. 1 wonder who got this beauty, this very model and moral young man. It might do even a wicked pressman good to know him. To-morrow, encouraged by cheap fares, 1 am going •' up the line." That means an early train to catch, a very serious thing to contemplate, so I'll now bid you good-night and, committing this to the post, compose myself with tlie necessary preparatory early repose. " Zephyr."
Mr R. T. Holmes, of the Masterton Educotional Depository, notifies the arrival of now books and new editions, acoount books, birthday books, etc., etc. Mr. John Young, late chief agent for the Government Insurance Department, has joined ,the National Mutual Life .•Association in the capacity of inspector of agents for New Zealand.
A social gathering in connection with the Phoenix Lodge of Good Templars was held in the Temperance Hall last evening. A capital spread was provided and was done the fullest justice to. Sengs, readings and recitations were afterwards given, and a very enjoyable eveuing was spent.
The matoh which it was intended to play on Saturday between the Masterton and Te Ore Ore Football Clubs has fallen through, the latter beinp unable to get together a tsam. A scratch match will therefore be played by the Masterton Club. The annual meeting is to be held in the Club Hotel on Saturday evening.
The New Zealand Herald says that Mr C. A. Longfellow, oldest sou of the world-famed pout of that name, is now touring in this colony having just arrived from a trip to the South Sea Islands. At the Boston, Lincolnshire, Quarter Sessions there were no prisoners for trial, an event which has only happened onco before in the space of 120 years. We are requested to state that at the concert to-night Mr Hausniann will undortake several conjuring tricks, amongst other things evolving gold fish, silver fish, and cat tish out of space.
A large consignment of Linoleums and Floorcloths arrived in Masterton on Saturday, consigned to Messrs L. J. Hooper & Co. We are informed these goods will be offered to the public at Wholesale Prices at tho Hon Maroho. Anyone wanting a bargain in these clases of goods shouldcall early and got the first choice of patterns. Special notice is directed to Messrs L, J. Hooper & Co s Clothing and Gentlemen's Mercory department, Men's and Boys' Colonial made Tweed Suits made up in the Latest styles ami equal to Tailor made at Factory prices. Mens' Shirts, Huts, Ties, Brace 3, Socks, Pants offered in endless variety. Speoial Bargains while the sale is on. Special bargains are offered this week at Hooper & Uo's Bon Maroho sale. Dross Goods, Ladies and Childrens* Jackets, Millinery and Corsets, Umbrellas and Parasols, Sheeting and Shirting, Blankets and Flannels, Hosiery and Gloves, Ribbons and Laces, Prints and Ginghams, White and Grey Calicoes, Counterpanes and Toilet Covers, Oretone and Art Muslins, Plusches and Velveteens, Towels, Prints, Muslins, Curtains and Blinds, Sileoias, and | Hollands &c. &c- Call early and have | first choice as every line must be soldto make room for goodß to arrive at the Noted Cheap Drapery aud Clothing Warehouse, The Bon Marohe, L. J. Hooper & Co.. vendors.
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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3764, 19 March 1891, Page 2
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