Wairarapa Daily Times. [ESTABLISHED 1878] WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 1892.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XIII, Issue 4149, 29 June 1892, Page 2

Wairarapa Daily Times. [ESTABLISHED 1878]

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 1892.

Beino the extended title of the Wairarata Daily, with which it is identical

The next of the aeries of winter entertainments in 'connection with St. Matthew's Chinch, Masterton, has been fixed for Tuesday, Julyl2tH. On ihis occasion the principal feature will be a very interesting and instructive lecture, illustrated by lime-light views, entitled "Life in the Pacifio Islands" and "Scenery and Industries of the West Coast." The first subject will deal with the lecturer, Mr W. Rawnsloy's, travels iu the Paoifio, and the second with his recent experiences on the West Coast of New Zealand, showingho.v wo get our coal and (riving an insight into gold mining, sluicing, etc, Songs by somo of our leading amateurs will be given at intervals, so that the entertainment promises to be, upon the whole, a very good one indeed, and should attract a large audience. The Eon, John Ballance has decided to stand for his old seat, and no other, in the case of a dissolution. According to a Southern exohangethe sparrow has at last given up his evil ways and become a decent, hard-working member of societ. Our contemporary says:-"In Otago the sparrows have been eating the blight on the fruit trees and hedges during last season." We havo to acknowledge the receipt from the Government Printer uf a large batch of Parliamentary papers, A man hanged himself at Malta on Tuesday laßt. At the inquest a verdict of suicide while of unsound mind was returned by the jury. A telegram received yesterday from Hobart announced that a great flood had ocourred at Zeehan, where 5J inches of rain fell lu fifteen hours, The Zeehan. Strahan railway line was washed away, and the Oceana mine flooded. The sudden death of Sir Harry Atkin. son, which was announced by extra issued from our office, oreated quite aisensation in the R.M.Court yesterday afternoon, and >h& business was momentarily eus. pended, At a meeting of the Stonehenge Lodge, U.A.01)., Masterton, officers were nominated for the ensuing term e.i follows;- A.D..W. Carey; V.A.D., W. L. Caroy and 8. G. Kusebll; Treasurer, T. B. Mitchell j Secretary, E. H. Waddington; A.8., W, G. Carey and J. Pickett; V.8.8.. H. T. Rees and W. L. Carey; J.G., A, W, Russell; 0.G., H. Vaiighani The ekotion will take place on Tuesday next; July Bth, The decision of the Bench in the case in which G, Ellers and F. Wright were charged with forcible entry and being illegally on the premises, was received with applause The demonstrations of approval made were, however, quiokly suppressed, A meeting of the Wairarapa Rugby Football Union is to bo held at Carterton this (Wednesday) evening, A man named Jaraea Pickering' seventy yoars of age, died suddenly a* Wellington on Monday night, He had been suffering from influenza, from which ho never completely recovered, The Masterton R,M, Court wbb crowded to the doors during the hearing yesterday of the case Simpson v Ellers and Wright, and great interest was ' manifesled in the proceedings, The I larger proportion of those present ' belonged to what is .commonly known as | the" unemployed." ;■ . . j A Native witness in the Masterton j R.M. Court yesterday oreated considers j able amusement by intimating that he 1 1 lived in the 1 Railway Company,' : -With- an innocent J look he 'exclaimed/ " What' for you ' laugh 1 1 live at Levitf."' ; The same wit- J nets was warned by counsel that be would t be locked up' if he' did not' answer a [ question. Hepromptlyrepliod, "Alright, j I answer your question j 1 never like the lock-up," ' An animated conflict between opposing : counsel took place in the Masterton '' R.M. Court yesterday afternoon at the e terpi'iiiafion ■' of*i in r -"jehiph G, P Ellen and P. Wrigiit were' charg:d wifH v forcible entry and jvittiijejng i|Jeg»Uy on n the premises. One representative of the h "Devil's Own" calmly asserted that his j learned friend wai a " gent)enian,'< . i?hereupon(,he .otherrespntfd the,soft * iinpeaohnifltit'atid ' exqlaimerj'' You're : ff mother,!' The orowded Court of om lookers quite' enjoyed the conflict. . . B! The Wellington Foard of College j bl 3ovemors have resolved to ask Mr 8I liVingate to clear the rabbits off the bl 3angitum.au block, Alfredton. Inj

■ There to great dutiess among a scotion of Bewoastlfl miners,: and many families are reported to be on; the verge ofstar!vationJ r '"■;;■"

!•■' According to'the Post'-'theColony's net Hurplua fop the last financial year ameuoted to £165,570148 Bd, ' > There are said to be upwards, of a hundred members of the Pahiatua branch of the Knights of Labour,

The main road in Pahiatua is three ohains in width, Owners of property ahbuting upon it intend petitioning Parliament to pas's a Bill enabling them to purchase three-quarters of aohain of , the reserve on eitherside of the road. <

A 6ne«armed' drunk' appeared before Mr J. Gardiner, J..P., this moming,and was treated in the usual manner.'

A dwelling, barn and dairy, the property of Mr.G. Wyett,.,of.Greytown, were destroyed by fire at Matafawa the other evening The house wasoooupied hy Mr Robert Thompson; and was Insured in the! South 1 British 1 offioe for £2OO.

A witness in the Mastorton fi.M. Court yeßterday'refused to be sworn in the customary way, because he was of the Jewish-persuasion.' At first the usual oath was administered and the witness placed his hat upon his head, This did not satisfy cuunsel, |and the words" So help your Ood" were altered to "Bo help yaur Jehovah," In taking the Becond oath the witness removed his hat, and he was promptly intimated that this was not proper. A' third and final effort was then made to • administer the oath and the business of the Court was proceeded with.'

BemeimVrl Our big sale of Surplus Winter Drapery and Clothing, ommenoiag on Friday, July Ist, at Te Aro House, Remember I If you' want to. receive wonderful bargains you should visit or send to the Big Sale at Te Aro House,. Wellington,

Remember! There are wonderful bar. gains in every department suoh as will make a trip to our Big Salo remunerative. You will save far more than'four expenses byvisiting the Big Sale at Te Aro Eouse, Wellington;

Remember I Salo Price lists will on ap> plication bo forwarded post free.' Sale lasts 15 days only, If a visit is impossible, sond your orders, enelosing Cash, so that you may share in the good things going at the Big Sale, Te Aro House, Wellington,