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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XIII, Issue 4259, 2 November 1892, Page 2

Few people know the trouble and annoyance that is occasioned by having to clear s;oodB at the Custoniß, when one has not got tho" run of the ropes.' 1 Hours of fruitless toil may be caused by . not knowing the rorrect procedure, and then when one's goods are at last cleared, after much discomfiture, the question arises how to get them to their destination, Messrs F. W. Oottrell and Co., the well, known Custom-House Agents and Carriers have solved this disagreeable question by undortakipg to: dear and pass goods at the Customs and forward them to their destinations either in the Colony orabroad, at remarkably reasonable rates. To thi'Bo living in- the country, it is- a boon of tbe highest value 1 to know that instructions will be faithfully, and care: fully carried out. We would direct our pairs' attention tytbe^.firm's announce*

Those attending the Carterton tfhow i ate reminded % Mr A. M, Wilkinmn, of I tho Tauhercniknu Hotel, that he will be in charge o£: tho.publican's booth and will dispense liquors of guaranteed quality, including the famous.''Racecourse Brand 11 of.ales and stout. . Ata meeting of the shtiroholdora of Et A. Haggen and Co. (Limited) held on Monday night, t|ie- balance submitted was considered eatisfactorj',' and tho meeting adjourned to allow the necessary financial arrangements to be made,'

_ Six thousand'trout fry wci'o sent from tho Maslerton fish-ponds on Thursday last to Sir Walter Buller, for liberation in tho head waters of the Uhau river. lliero still remain over 200,000 young trout in tho .hatcheries, although over half a million have already been liberated Una eeason,

A thoroughbred foal, belonging to Mr Bed, of Featherston, fell down, a well twenty feet deep on Monday. It was rescued none the worse for. itß adventure.

I Of the 32 jookeys. who rode in tho Oaulfieldcup on Saturday, all but one wire fined £5 for disobedience of the starter's orders.

Tho Salvation LasEes'' Brass Band mores on to Eketahuna to-day, and on Thursday will reach Pahiatua, It is reported that Mr-J. P, Clark has instructed Mr Harold Smith to proceed against MrE. A, Haggeu of the Woodvillo Examinor for criminal libel in connection with ttio Pahiatua poisoning case.

The Committee of the Mastertou A. and P. Association inoet at tho Club Hotel on Monday evenifig next, Novembef 7th. . i

At the Salvation Army meeting Inst night, ono of the " hisses" astounded her hearers by remarking with much fervour in tho course of her testimony, that there was "a heaven to shun and a hell to gain I" She did not notice her mistako either.

The very latest is that Mr H. S. Fish, M.U.R, has told a poblic audienro that he is a religious man. It would not surprise some peoplo if the long defunct Ananias arose from bis crayo and handed over his belt to the member tor Dunedin

Under- the heading of "A (Jenslo Reminder" the Hopeau Times sajs:-By this time our subscriber will have retheiraccounts of this quirtor. Some will haveluoked at them and putthew back in their pockets j others Kill have laid them on tho table for further consideration j and a section thinking ''Oh, it doesn't matter—they're only punters" will shy their accounts into the waste papor basket, A certain proportion (and their names are written on our memories in letters of gold) still continue to come alone and pay up their subs and other dues, and thereby enable us to keop up a Blight percentage of animation ; but somo of these have died lately and others have disappeared, or have been "wiped out," and starvation is standing up on its hind legs and staring us point blank in tho faCe. And tho gentlemen who set up our snake yarns, and who assist to make our" biegest circulation" lie readable are suggesting that their landladies are languishing for the "ready," which is Buch a scarce quantity in tho land. We played them euchre for their wages last week, with a view of economy, but they sleeved tho joker every time, and now we owe tlicm moro than ever. Some of our subscribers have held off from coming to tho scratch for five years or so, and naturally we want to see the color of their ''wit"; will it surprise theiu if they receive a summons to pay it into the Clerk of Petty Sessions with costs besides? Well, perhaps it may j but people must expect shocks to their system <shen they are so hard in the mouth. In the words of the poet: •'We've got a little list; and be sure' you wont bo missed," So take notice!

As an oxample of colonial enterprise, the firm of ScoullarandClvsholm, furniture makers of Wellington, stands pie* eminent. Menus ScoulLrand Chisholui have a magnificent establishment, replete with every description of furniture, from tho elegant and costly drawing-room suite to the luuible though useful kitchen table. What is moro, nearly all the goods are manufactured on the premises, and for finish and workmanship thoy are not excelled by any English goods of n similar class. Carpels, linoleums, pianos, ohaini, tables, couches, bedsteads, curtains, bric-a-brac, and ornaments of ovQry description arc to be seen in endless vorioty in this splendid emporium. We would reoommend our readers to see for themselves when in town. There is, however, no absolute necessity for a personal inspection, as MessrsScoullar and Chisholm will supply illustrated catalogues, with prices, upon application, Probably what is tho longest bicycle trip yet mado in this province has just been accomplished by MrG. Cooper, of Masterton, accompanied by his brother, Mr F. Cooper, of Christchureh. Master-' ton was left at 1.80 p.in on Saturday last, and Pahiatua, whore tlie night was spent, was reached in timo to attend Mr Hogg's political meeting In the evening. Next morning, at half past nine o'clock, a start was made, via tho Gorge, for Palmerston, and that town was arrived at by dinner time. This meal ovor, tho wheel was turned towards Woodvillo again, and the cyclists managed to get there in tpe for tea, and to Danevirke, a little further on, by 7 p,m. On Monday morning both the. travellers and their machinos did a train journey to Thence thoy journeyed back to Danevirke, but this timo on thoir bicycles onpo more, Danovirke was reached at six o'clook on Monday even* ing. On Tuosday the return journey to. Masterton was underbkon, and the eixty five miles wero eaßily negotiated during the day, the oyclistß arriving.in splendid condition, and without any 6igns of fatigue at seven o'clock in the evening. The trip throughout was one of pleasure, and as thero was no reason to hurry, no very special endeavours wore made to pile on pace. Notwithstanding this, no less than 216 miles were covered in tho interval betweon Saturday, at 1.30 p.m, and Tuesday at 7 p m, The bioycles used were a splendid pneumatic Rover Safety, (kindly lent by Mr Gporge J, Wallace, manager of the Blacksmith and Wheelwright Manufacturing Company), and an "Xtraordinary" Safety, Both are of Christchureh manufacture-by Oaks,

.. It is almost unnecessary to remind nut readers that the Carterton Show is to be hold on Thursday and Friday of tjiis week, tho Brat named being t])e day on ivhiph pstof the judging in done, while the latter is the popular day, when every, one from tar and neor attends to see all that is to bo seen at the Wairarapa and East Coast Pastoral Society's grand annual gathering, The railway arrango. nents are all clearly set forth in our advertising columns; and, with lino weather, tho attendance should be both large and comprehensive. Tho charge of forgery brought against Mr U.. H. Giles of Caiterton, by Mr G. Osburne, was dismissed by ' Colonel Huberts, R.M., at Cartel ton, yesterday, A full report of. the case appears in another column, from which it will be seen that the evidence did not sustain tho serious charge in the slightest degree. Those who know Mr Giles felt from the first that the proceedings could only jwve been the resulf; of some mistake. We are aptjafipd -\yjtji pur buyer's seieotioji's of Spriiig Dress Mrios. They are all of tho newest materials and in tho most fashionable colorings, Our country friends should send at onco for patterns, whioh will be forwardedi postage free, from Te Aro House, Wellington; We .are abundantly satisfied' with the immense variety of these Spring Dresß Fabrics, and we aro daily displaying over 1000 pieces in every fashionable coloring and design, at le Aro House, Wellington. Send for Patterns, ■ ■ ; We aro abuudantly satisfied with tho superior value of these Spring Dress Fabrics. The prices are exceedingly moderate for such excellent quality,-ranging from 10s6d to: 468 the full dress length, at Te: Aro Houso. Send for Patterns, We are abundantly satisfied with our grand ohoioe of New French De Laines, now bo irineh in demand, These are exquisite in design, colorings and qualities, aod maybehad 'atls, ls3d, Is Od, Is Od and 2s per yard; at Te Aro Houpe, Wellington fend lor '

Visitors to tho Carterton Show aro reminded that Mr J. Wickei s will have tho refreshment booth under tlw (fraud Stand, and will there rater to their satisfaction ut moderate rates. Those who patronise Mr Wickens will .find that Iw does them overy justice.

The Salvation £i:isses' Band piid a visit to tho Mastorton Hospital yesterday aftomooii, and played soveral selections for the benefit of the inmates, Tho niUßio was much enjoyed, and tho treat was thankfully acknowledged by tho patients.

All the shareß have not yet boon taken up in the proposed Eketahuna I)airy Factory. Settlers seem to bo hanging back till they see whether it turns out a sucsefs, or riot.

_ Tho balloting for sections in the Stirling Special Settlement will tako place at Eketahuim on the Bth of this luuntb. A Wellington resident slipped down a flight of steps and broko two ribs on Saturday last, • During tholostmonth, 1448acres3 roodß 10 porches of land were applied (or at the Land Office, the upset prico realised being £4346 8s lOd ; and from Ist April, 1892, to 28th September, 1892,12,312 acres 14 perches, representing £10,721l'Ji lOd. Tho total average up to October 31st, 1892, shows that a little over £1 per acre is all that has boon realised by sale of lands, viz,, 13,700 acres 8 loods 24 perches for £15,008 8s •

Tho' dispute over the International tug-of-war conks', which took place in the Wellington Opera Rouse in June, is about to bo revived, an action having been commenced by the Irish team against tho Hon John Seddon sb stakeholder. The tram allege thai under the rulos of competition they won the first prizo of £SO. Tho judges thought otherwise, and awarded the first prize to tile Scotch team. The caso couies on in tho RM. Court, Wellington, on Thursday next.

In tho uwtcli to bo died nt Masterton on the Prmco of Wales' birthday, botween tho Maaterton Pities and the Wellington Riflus, the conditions are as followslo men a«sido j ranges, 200, 3(10, and SCO seven shots at. each distance; Snider rifles and Whitney ammunition. Tho Wellington team will bo picked from tho following Captain Brandon, Lieut. Isherwood, Colour* Servant Claridgo, Sergeant* Naughton and Gibson, Corporals Sullivan and Lawson, Privates lawson, Uardcastle, G. Hill, Pitcher, M'Cnull, Hhks'.m and Proudfoot, The team will leave by the 3.30 p.m train on tho previous day. A good Btrong boy is wanted at tho Masterton Carriage Factory. Thoso visiting tho Carteiton Show will, as usual, find that popular caterer Mr A. L. "Whyte, at a largo and wellappointed luncheon booth, and where, as his notification ects forth, everything will be of the best quality. The number of wool bales received nt the Masterton railway station, this season, to date,is 400. We ore indobted to Mr Coubourne, the local station-master, for the following weather report for October Average temperature, M'o8; rainfall, 2'04 inches on eleven dajs. A reward of one pound is offered by Mr W, Verry for the recovery of a dark chestnut mare lust from Tutaokara. Certain of the business people in Masterton notify by advertisement their intention to close their premises every Thursday afternoon from ono o'clock.' This week, to suit tho Carterton Show arrangement?, tho half-holiday will bo observed on Friday, instead of on Thursday. .

A special four-horso ooaoh will leave the Club Hotel, Masterton, for the Carterton Show on Friday morniop at ton o'clock. Mr W, flawko's notification in connection therewith appears in onr adveitising columns elsewhere. We aro asked'by Mr W. Vile to siy that his coach will run between Maurice-

villo and Masterton on the first Sunday in oaoh month, and not every Sunday as previously .stated. This, it should be noted, is adapted to suit tho ser\ices/ at the Roman Catholio church. The tot il number of fishing licenses taken out in Masterton this soason, up to tho present date, is 138. This is iu excess of the number issued during any previous season; and it is safo to say that several will yet be applied for. The total iB mado up as follows:-Men's licenses, 81 j boys', 66; ladies', 1. The amount received is £95 ss. A prominent Masterton business man was roported last night to havo drawn tho third horse in tho Molbourno Cup, in Tattersall'e Sweep. The rumour turns out to be a falso one.

Mr W. E, Woods, tho well kuown chemist of Cuba street, Wellington, has just perfected an ingenious electric light installation upon a Bmallscale, by which his shop is brilliantly illuminated. We lately had the pleasure of ceeios; tho light in full working order, and can honestly say that it is a va'st improve* ment upon the dull illuminant supplied to the corporation of Wellington by tho Qulcher Company. Mr Woods has already tho reputation of being a clever chemist (his various specialities are mcst favourably known in . tho Wairarapa), ahd his latest achievement has attracted considerable attention in town.

Mrs John MoVary,a very old colonist, widow of the founder of tho first tannery in Auckland, died on Sunday. She arrived with her family in Sydney in 1837, and four years after oauie to Auckland in the schooner Shamrock, commanded by Captain Daldy, who etill lives in Auokland,

Tho Sydney Daily Telegraph, writing of the late shooting contest, Bays: - An analysis of tho results of the various matches fired during tho week shows that, of the total number of individual prises, tho other colonies take no less thanl 244 (about), distributed thus:— Victoria, 83; Queensland, G4; New Zealand, 48; South Australia, 31; and Tasmania, 18. Of the 200 prizes awarded in tho Champion aggregate, 22 went to Victoria, 1!) to Queensland, nine to New Zealand, sevon to South Australia, and five to Tasmania, Tho Queen's prize this year goes to Victoria, and tho champion teams' to New Zealand, but the championship remains in the colony. Altogether the viaih ra may be said to have done remarkably well,

Mr N, Valentino, an old Wellington identity, died lost ni»ht. For some months paßt b() has been Buffering from a painful d jsease, and his end, although it will be deeply regretted, was by no moans uneipeotod,

Tho Tasmatiian railways havo not for two years paid one per cent, towards tho intei'Cßt—bo tho Treasurer of tho Culuuy announces,

A man named Alexander Scott has ■been arrested at Waikomiti ou a charge of the murrior of a settlor named Wm. Thompson in that district, Tliompaon died suddenly on Monday Inst, and is believed to have been poisoned. Lord Wolseley claims that the position of the private soldier to-day is much bettor than that of a mcchanio, for ■ at the age of thirty-nine he oon retire on I pension of 2s to 4a 6d a day. There was no position in the British dominions that provided suph a position for a working mat) as the army and navy,

"Howhat prigs what isn't his'n. when lie's cotched is Bent to pris'n." That informs tho evil-disposed that sooner or later they must pay the penalty of their crimes, audevoiias one man is bound to respect another man's rights and not , lay violent hands on other mW property, so is everyone who cares for his own well-being and for the well-being Of 'the country ot his birth or adoption, buund to take care of his own, to shepherd his own resources, keep a watchful eye on his own property, and.safeguard his owu interests. Tho citizen who has a Bovereicu to spend and who spends it! so that he only gets ten sbilliugs' worth for his money, is practically as bad as the man who puts his hand into bis neighbour's pocket and takes out half a sovereign; nay, he is worse, because, in allowing himself to be imposed upon ho robs his dearest friend that is himself; 'Therefore lie should buy everything at Hooper's Boil|larolie, and no matter what lie ;wants;-a"ioat, a suit' of clotlies, a pound of tea or a bag of sugar: a large parcel of groceries or a p.all itiui of

Heavy rain has fallen in tho northwesstei'ii diatricls; of. South Australia, find a latgo tract of country is under water.

The new Americancivil war haß broken out (says an exchange). On the one side | tho battle ory is," Wiigo Slavery"; on. the other, "Do jrn with the Millionaires." Mr W, B, Chonnella, local ajent for the Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Sjoiity, has received the following ack.' nowlcdgomentof business promptness on the part of the institution he represents. We reprint a portion of the letter, ns it speaks for itself. It refers to a policy on the life of tho late Mr O'Brien, Catliolio echiolmnster at. Mast'oitw, who, it will be lomeinberetl, recently died voiy suddenly. After warmly oxpressing tlwiks, tho writor siiya"l feel thia promptness all tlie more, wliou 1 rmnoniber that the papers were only handed in at your office on Wednesday, and that you had the ohequo from the Wellington office fur. tho full amount of the claim by tho evening of tlie following day (TliursJny)," A. younglaay, apctl 21, challenged any member of the Blenheim Rowing Club, to row a race from the Ijoatshed to Riverlands and back for £5 a-sido, The challenge has been token up, t.hero being no fewer than twelve entries. Tho first offer was, of course, accepted, and' the race.will coine off in a few days, the money Laving been staked. The local papersays;— 1 "It is no breach of confidence to say that the young lady was brought up in the Sounds district, and has bceu used to boats and boating from her youth up, so tho Blenheim champion will liavo to look to his laurels. Wo believo that no Blenheim man has over rowed in a boat jot which has beaten a Picton or Sounds oarsman, and we should not bo at all surprised, ifhistoiy repeats itself, and abounds woman wins from a Blenheim man. Yesterday afternoon the young lady challonger, went out for a prehmiuary spin in a double skull beat, and those present wero favourably impressed with tho style and finish of her rowing, and alio is decidedly going up.iu the bot'ing. Who the dark horse is, who is to oppose her, remains to be seen. The day and time of the race will shoitiy bo advertised.

A trick in tho making of butter has boen thoroughly exposed by the chemist of the American Department of Agriculture. What is known as "gilt-edged buttor compound" is extensively advertised in the United States, with tho assurance that if a small quantity of it be added to it pint of milk and a pound of butter, the whole being churned together, tho operator will get 21b of butter, all the milk being incorporated. The chemi.-t followed tlie directions given, and found the result to bo as stated. Tho milk disappeared, and two pounds of butter wero produced, resembling first-class butter in appearance, except that it wassofter, Of course, it will not keep well, but for immediate consumption it passes easily _as a Genuine although analysis shows that it contains uoarly 60 per cent of water, and only 45 per cent ?t butter fat as compared with 1G per contof water and 80 per cent of batter fat found in a Bsmple of genuine butter, The active principles of tho stuff sold to produco the olfcct described is pepsine. It is well known that popsicohasan emulsifying elfect upon milk, and the chemist Iwb found that ronnet produces tho same result. Tho effect of churning the milk and tho nurture with an equal quautity of butter is to emulsify tho milk and to moke tho butter to incorporate it.

A tradesmen's Cricket Club is to bo formed in Mastorton, and a meeting of those interested will be culled shortly, The half-holiday movement will now mdeadillerenco to tho athletics of this town,

A FLATTERING VERDICT.—SpoakWg of ono of the most noted of colonial specialities, the press Bays i-'Sharland's Baking Powder deserves morothan a passing notion,for the "Moa" Brand Bak. ing Puwder enjoys a reputation second to none. From ono end •of New Zealand to tho other, large orders arc received for this popular brand. Evon in tho most out of the way districts tho careful house-wife, possessed with the laudable ambition to make hor bread and her scones better than her noighbours's buys Sharland's Baking' Powder, and triumplia over tbo few of her less sensible'sisters, who, from a mistaken senso of ecouomv, buy apparently cheaper brands. The recipe of a good Baking Powder is anything but a-' secret, but how very ftw manufacturers use, as Messrs Sharland & Co. do, the best only of materials, carefully tested before mixture and oxuotly proportioned." Readers, who require an economical, satisfactory and healthful Baking Powder, cannot do better than uso the Moa " brand—Advt