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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XIII, Issue 4195, 18 August 1892, Page 2

The Empire City has often been reproached with the fact that it contained nopublio gallery of art. That reproach is being removed, for the Society of Fine Arts is now building a gnllery on the reclaimed land at the baok of the Supreme Court. Even, supposing, however, that suoh was not being done, Wellington cannot be regarded as a city where no attention to the fine arts is paid, while it has photographio «(e!iers of the high degree of excellence as that of Mr Kinsey (late Prioe and Co), Lambton Quay. A visit to this studio is quite a liberal' education in photographic art, and somo of the specimens exhibited in the firms spacious vestibule are real gems. We are unable to say whether it is owing to the sunnj skies and clear atmosphere of our island home, but .certain it is that the art of photography has achieved a pitch of perfection in Wellington which is not rivalled in any part of the globe, and Mr Ktnsey is one of its chief'local exponents. 'We recommend our readers when in town to call, en passant, and we guarantee them a pleasant quarter of an hour. The Telegraph Department have refused an application at Palmerston North to be connected with the Telephone Exchange, on the ground that the premises are used for immoral purposes. Itis said legal proceedings will bo taken to compel the Department to give way. The question is a peouliar one,

The draught horse Diroctor, by Banker, has been purchased by Mr G. W. Deller, of Cartorton, from Mr Mhchell, of Hawotft, Ho should be of great servico to the distriot, as all hia stock have been taking first prizes at Hawera, Napier, and Palmerston 'Shows for the last two years. ' Mr Joseph Payton returned to Masterlon yesterday, considerably benefitted in health by his trip to England, Ho was absent exactly six months. •

The application for a licenso for a Working Men's Club at Mangatainoka, Forty-mile Bush, bas been refused. Tho butchers of Pahiatua have agreed to make a general rise in tho price of meat of from a half-penny to- a penny per pound. They were talking about the tax on the totalisator, One man said triumphantly : " Well, they got nothing out of me laßt races." " Why, how was that ?" eagerly enquired tho listener, ''l did not strike a dividend."

MrW, \Y. McCardlohas, we understand, instructed his solicitor to demand from Mr Coloman Phillips an ample apology for the statement contained in tho petition recently presented to Parliament, that be, as a membor of tho Land Board, had purchaßod tho major portion of the property forfeited by Mr Phillips inthePukitoi block. Failing an apology an action for damages will probably be instituted.

The Woodvillo paper says it is in* forraed on good authority that the reportis incorrect that proceedings are to be taken by J. P. Clark against S, Naylor in the District Court at Masterton. We have made inquiries, and find that there is every probability of the case coming on. Mr Beard is acting for the plaintiff, and we hear that Mr, Pownall is accepting service of the writ for the defendant,

The friends of Mr J. J. Freeth, late Clerk of the Court at Masterton, have Brrautjed to present him with a testimonial in recognition of his past valued Bervicei as a public officer. It is notified in the prospectus published elaewheroin this issue that the next term at Woodcoto Houce School, Hobson street, Wellington, will commence on Monday, 19th September. Mr 0. b. Gardiner, 8.A., the headmaster, is supported by a thoroughly competent Bta*!, and the system and adjuncts of this well-equipped educational* institution, have seoured for it an excellent reputation and have placed it among the best boss' schools here available, Detailed prospectus and full information may be obtained on application to Mr Gardiner. It has been suggested in Maßterton that subscriptions be raised to defray the expenses of those witnesses who attended Court to give evidence in the Maurkovillo cruelty case. The witnesses-half-a-dozen in number—were all voluntary, and therefore have no claim upon the Crown. They attended, we understand, at some personal inconvenience, and solely in the interests of public morality. We have all read of tho Argonauts of old, how they sailed with Jason in the shapely Argosys, outtine through the blue'waters of the Mediterranean, in search of the fabulous Golden Fleece, Wo have pured ovor talos of the daring deeds of the old Roman galleys, as, with flashing oars, they swiftly swept over the aea bound for fresh countries to conquer and colonise. have hereac last, in this fin |(e tMt of the world's history, light inour very midst .in this southern home of ours, a veritable" Galley," not a Roman ealley, not a " hardy Norseman's" galley, but a celebrated brand of whisky by name "Galley Whisky." VV hi»ky fit for the nectar of j the goda, whisky rightly named " Galley," for like the galleys of our ancient fueman and progenitors, it has come, it has been seCn, and as sure as death and quarter day wilKcome, it will also con()uer. Taste Galley Whisky and life will strike yon as being worth living after a)l. ljo careful, wbenyqu buy, where you buy \vhatfyou buy and how you buy.'-If you do not watch these cardinal points iij'th'e spionoe of buying, likely enough "you will buy at the wropg shop, buy what you don't want, and pay more than is at'all necessary, Of coarse it will be your own fault, no one else istobjame; tfour. misfortune afjse's from your own densencss, and lack of caution and' foresight in floundering into tho first holo in tho wall you come acroßS in yoar ahoppinß rambles, There is only one way out of the difficulty; only one plan by which the thousand distinct evils that are in your path can bo avoided) and the thousand blessings that are waiting for you can be embraced,™,, Buy everything at Hooper and Company BonMarche, Make it aruh of your life and sen that your family do so likewise. It is to your interest, just tho same as it is to insure your lifo h a sound sooiety, or build your house on a secure foundation, by coing the whole heg; in other words, by determining to buy everything at Hooper and. Company's, Bon Maroho, Take your grocery bill on one hand, and your draper's on the the other Give us your weekly, order for family stores; 'for tea, coffee totter, 1 and' other 'eatables,' and you wil says enough to'buy Vout own clothes, 1 with s'gmetb'ijjg "to raV in the pockets.'; Bitf, «Wyfh)ng at Bqoper.aud Company's; Bon Marabe-Anvr ''■•."''.

The New Zealand Herald sayrthat people do a, man may know chough to bo a'Miniatbr of the Crown,' and yet not know enough to edio a newspaper. '• It is well to have a good word for outaelves'sotaetimeii.

•Miss Clark, ;lato of':Maßtetto\ was married to Mr. Allan Anderson, of Mangahao, Forty-Mile Bush, on Monday,

_ Mr W. W. MoOardle ia bnipg requisitioned to allow himself to be nominated for the mayoralty .of Pahiafcua. ; We understand, howorer, that he has definitely decided not to stand, _ The Native Land Court commences its sitting in Mastortun, before' Jud«e Mockay, on Friday, September 16th, The sub-division of the Akura Blook is the only business to be transacted. A " meet" is to he hold at Mattinbor oughby the Wairarapa Hunt Club on Tuesday next, • Mr M'Guire, M.H.R, desires that Building Societies should be exempt from taxation,

Theoaao Elder v. Mackay, an apnea! against a conviction under the Babbit Aot at Masterton, was dismissed yesterday by His Honor Mr Justice Richmond with So 5s costs against the appellant, who did not proceed with the appeal.

Some of the Natives of Te Ore Ore are dissatisfied with tho sub-division of the Okurupeti Block made recently by the Native Land Court sitting at Masterton. A petition has been prepared for preson» tation te Parliament.

The Masterton Rifle Volunteers parade this (Thursday) evening. The total valuatiou of the Wairarapa North County under the assessment fur Land Tax purposos ia £1,831,209. The Wairarapa South is valued at £1,872,035. A Bill for the suppression of disorderly conduct has been drafted by the New South Wales Minister for Justice. The main feature is a provision for the special treatment of prisoners sentenced under the Act. The lasb is to be applied to those committing offences of a brutal nature, and whore suoh vigorous punishment can be safely regarded as having a deterrent effect,

In a petition to the House, Hoani Meihana, Huru to Hiuro, and Nireaha Tamaki, claim that 7025 acres of the Pahiatua Block were wrongfully taken possession of by the Crown, and that a Committee of the House last year recommended that they be paid 10s per aero for the 7625 acres, but this haa not been done. Theyask for further enquiry. , The Ground Committee of the Masterton Agricultural and Pastoral Association will present its report to a meeting of the General Committee to be held on Wednesday next. The work of constructing the now grounds will probably be proceeded with at an early dato. Adjutant Hoare, of the Junior Soldier division of the Salvation Army, vißits Masterton on Saturday next. The Victorian farmers are urging the protection of the starling, as they find it a good remedy against the white grub, which is so destruotive to grass fields. On Monday evening Messrs H, P. Tonuiorangi and H. T. Mahupuku, the two lordly Natives who footed it to Masterton on Saturday last, held a sooial at the Foresters' Arms Hotel, Groytown, the invitations being extended to a few Europeans as well as Maori friends. About thirty persons were present, and Mr Hugh McMastor aoted as interpreter.

Mr T. W. Shuts intends leaving Mas. terton on Wednesday next for Wanganui and New Plymouth, and will probably stay in Wanganui about a week. Sumo of the members of the Rising Star Good Templar Lodge of that placo have sent him an intimation that they will be glad to welcome him at their Lodge meeting, and that they have made arrangements to meet him at the railway station and conduct him to the placo where he will temporarily reside. Bays the Wellington livening Press:— The man bearing the name of Lawson and several aliases, who is now charged on remand with obtaining money from Mr H. Flookton by means of a valuoless! cheque, saw a good deal of life audi mingled much in suciety during bis stay in Wellington, Taken up by religious and temperance dignitaries, he was by them introduced to Cabinet Ministers, and might in time havo been the guest of vice-royalty. In tho intervals of worldly intercourse, he was also invited to the fireside ef wealthy people, and introduced to many young ladies, who unanimously voted him a charming, dear fellow. To crown all, our morning contemporary complimented him upon his '' striking likeness to his father," meaning Sir Wilfrid Lawson. Truly the young man's career is a ohequered one, . Some idea of the magnitude of the operations at Greenfield Station (Utago) may be gathered from the fact that last year 16,003 sheep from tho estate were sent Home as frozen mutton, that all the year round 25 teams of four horses each aro engaged in ploughing operations and 10G3 acres are annually under turnip cultivation.

Kemomberl Our big Sale of Surplus Winter Drapery and Olothing, commenoing on Friday. July Ist at Te Aro House, Eememberl If you want to rccoive wonderful bargains you should visit or send to theßigSklo at To Aro House, We"ington, Eememberl There are wonderful bar-, gains in every derailment such as wil make a trip to our Dig Salo remunerative, You will save far more than your espencea by visiting the Big Sale at_ Te Aro Houbol Wellington Remember I Sale Price Lists will on ap» plication be forwarded post free, Sale lasts 16 days only, If a visit is impossible, send ypur orders, enclosing oash, so that you may share in the good things going at the Big Sale, Te Aro House.Wollinsion-ADVT